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Lena's Cabin in Vail is nestled right beside Gore Creek, minutes from skiing.

Cabin near Vail Ski Resort in Vail

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Vail, CO
  • Place, Vail Ski Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Bahn Gondola
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Vail

West Vail stay.Your stay at this West Vail cabin places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Vail Ski Resort and Cascade Village Lift. Vail Recreation Path and Adventure Ridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vail Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Vail Valley Medical Center - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Gondola One Ski Lift - 5 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gore Creek Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Westside Cafe & Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Joy Sushi - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lena's Cabin in Vail is nestled right beside Gore Creek, minutes from skiing.

This 1800 sq ft cabin sits on one of the most coveted properties in West Vail. It is nestled right on the Gore Creek and just minutes away from all major Vail chair lifts. It has been recently renovated with modern appliances and fixtures while keeping its original charm. Built in 1912, Lena's Cabin is a true Vail landmark. The original owners, Hank and Lena Elliott, were two of the original settlers in the Vail Valley. Their granddaughter, who still lives in the valley, authored a book detailing parts of their journey with original pictures of the cabin.
Whether you're planning to ski, fish, hike or just spend time in the gorgeous Vail Valley, Lena's cabin is the perfect location.
The cabin has modern amenities while still preserving its historical mountain charm. With 4 bedrooms, this cabin offers privacy for all guests. Everyone has a bed. The queen bedroom located on the lower level of the cabin has a full bathroom and steam shower. The other 3 bedrooms are on the upper level. The master bedroom, with a king bed, has its own bathroom, which also has a large steam shower.
The additional second-floor bedrooms, one with a bunk bed, and one with a full bed, share a small bathroom located in the hallway. Lena’s cabin has a working wood fireplace which creates a very cozy environment. Firewood is provided.
There is an outdoor hot tub adjacent to the cabin. While relaxing in the hot tub, enjoy views of either Gore Creek or the National Forest.
The furniture in the family is extremely comfortable. Snuggle into the oversized, down-filled sofa and read about the history of the cabin in the book written by one of Lena's granddaughters.
The kitchen is well-equipped with Kitchen-Aid applainces, and there is a large dining table that will seat at least 8 people.
Some additional amenities the cabin offers:
gas stove
dishwasher
garbage disposal
coffee pot + filters
keurig
cookware
wood fireplace
cable
WIFI
steam showers
hairdryers
towels
linens
electronic code locks on doors
board games + puzzles

This is an exquisite property in a highly sought-after location on a private road in Vail. It sits directly next to Gore Creek, which offers exceptional fishing. There is a small grass front yard and the cabin borders the White Forest National forest.
There is access to the Town of Vaill's free bus system. The closest bus stop is the "Underpass" stop. It is approx. 5-7 minute walk from the front door. Everything you need access to is less than a 5-minute drive ... grocery store, liquor store, restaurants, cafes, convenience stores, and parks. The closest Vail Mountain access is Lionshead Village, a 6-minute drive, which offers the gondola to the top of the mountain.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please park between the path to the cabin and the pine tree near the river. There is parking available for 2 cars. Please don't drive path to cabin

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Lena's Cabin in Vail is nestled right beside Gore Creek, minutes from skiing. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

The cabin is BEAUTIFULLY updated!! Thank you Kim for an excellent weekend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fermin M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cabin

Very cute. Nicely updated kitchen and bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family adventure trip

Perfect in every way.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina D.

Cute cabin with highway interference.

A cabin that would have been nice away from the highway. The river is nicely right by the yard (as the picture show) but then it is the noisy highway. The highway goes unfortunately right through the Vail valley and this property is very close to the highway. FYI: Some of the electrical outlets did not work which would be a problem for a longer stay to dry hair in bathroom etc. Nicely updated bathrooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Vail 2024

Wonderful property! More than met our needs. Loved all the new appliances and steam showers. Great place to take photos right outside the door. Creek is in front and we were able to fly fish!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

The cabin was clean. The check in process was smooth and accommodating. The hot tub was our favorite part!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, scenic, and close to everything

Great cabin. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merritt V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving in Vail

We loved Lena’s cabin! It was quiet and clean and over all just super cozy. Host was very quick to respond to any questions! We had so much fun we can’t wait to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy cabin and Gore Creek is right out front!

This is a beautiful cabin! Nice and roomy for the 6 of us. Cabin decor is perfect for Vail. Very comfortable throughout!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, cozy authentic log cabin

We felt so lucky to have found Lena's cabin for our trip to Vail. It is an authentic homesteader's log cabin from the late 1800's but it's been updated to have all of the modern amenities you'd ever need. The kitchen was well-stocked, making breakfast before a ski day super easy. It also has a table that comfortably seats 10 so we were able to have large dinners with friends too. We enjoyed movie nights on the big sofa, made smores in the fireplace and all jumped in the hot tub after a long day on the slopes. Gore Creek out front is beautiful and the kids enjoyed investigating the animal tracks in the snow. All the beds were comfy and the baths have large, soft towels. There was shampoo & conditioner in each but we brought our own. The washer dryer came in handy allowing us to wash clothes halfway through our stay. We drove to Lionshead daily - about 10 minutes. There is a free shuttle bus at the end of the driveway that the kids used when they didn't want to wait for the adults. All in all, a great place to stay and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hao T., Libertyville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin

We (family of 6) had a wonderful week stay at the cabin for spring break. The cabin had great space, old charm yet with all modern conveniences. The location was convenient for Vail and BC ski resorts. Great overall stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Very cool, updated, comfy cabin. 5 minute walk to the shuttle. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view of Gore Creek only a mile to slopes

This was a ski trip for us and it was nice to be so close to Vail with the crowds. We actually drove a parked. At cascade every day. We rented skis there and it was valet so we never had to bring home skis or boots at night. It was 30 dollars a day to park right across for the lift. Cascade lift was never busy and a easy way to get on the mountain. At night time we drove into Vail for dinner. The cabin was great lots of room for the 5 of us and Kim was very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Great location and property

The cabin is beautiful, as pictured, and close to everything we wanted to do. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had what we needed. Our only issue was cleanliness and some missing touches that could have made a better first impression. The person(s) who prepared the cabin for our stay left a window open with a screen that was not properly secured and we found a shocking number of flies buzzing around windows and light fixtures. We killed dozens of them upon arrival and into the next day, but hardly saw any after we kept the windows closed. A number of the screens need to be replaced or secured better. Overall, it felt like the cabin was well-prepared for winter rental, but not summer. There's no a/c (as indicated in the listing), so it would have been ideal to have windows open but we feared the return of the flies. The fans that we had to hunt for should have been out, or a note to tell us where they were. There were very beautiful, but extremely, faux fur coverings on all the beds, and nothing light to replace them with. There were no towels or waste baskets in the bathrooms. We had to find them. And there was visible dust and debris under the furniture and in the fridge, so whoever cleaned did a poor job. Those are all easy fixes with the right person(s) taking care of the place. So I would still recommend the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain cabin

Beautiful older cabin. Excellent trout fishing in creek in front yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Joy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin but could use some attention

Cabin was cute and had easy access to the ski hills. We did have some issues and Kim was great about responding and offering solutions. This wasn’t a cheap cabin and, based on the listing details, I expected more than what I felt we received, especially having stayed in many Vail VRBOs that have always been perfect. First, the steam shower in the master bathroom upstairs didn’t work. This was a huge disappointment as I like heat after I ski. There is a hot tub outside (that they charge a fee for but Kim waived the fee for us since steam shower didn’t work) but it was not very hot at all despite being set to 104 degrees so we only used it once. The water in the master shower doesn’t get very hot so couldn’t even take a long hot shower. The bed in the master bedroom is very soft with minimal support. One other thing to note about the bathrooms - no shampoo, conditioner, soap, or lotion is supplied…not even a starter supply. This was a first for us in Vail and we didn’t realize it so had to run out at 9pm to buy it. The other issues we had were with the kitchen. We ski hard and want to just come home, cook, and relax. This was a bit of a challenge in this house. Kim was quick to help out which we really appreciated. We didn’t realize there wasn’t a grill so she gave us one to use. The oven setting panel on the stove wasn’t working so we had no idea what the temperature was. She did bring us over a temperature gauge. One of the burners on the stove had to be lit with a match. The supply of pots and pans was minimal and very poor quality. There were no oven mitts to be found anywhere. And nothing but a washcloth to clean dishes afterwards. When we needed knives for one of our meals, we realized they only had one sharp knife (other than large chopping knives) so 4 of us had to share one knife. The owner lives right next door and she admitted she hadn’t been in it since purchasing it earlier this ski season. For the amount of money they charge, it would be great if they could get in and fix some things or at least update the listing to be correct since I know it’s hard to get repairs done these days. And add some supplies to the kitchen which can easily be found on Amazon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P., Cave Creek, Az

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home

The property was amazing and the whole process of checking in and out was simple and easy. Look forward to staying here again
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vail

very nice and well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than the pictures

We had a great time staying at this property. It has a great location and is easy to reach Vail from. The beds were comfortable in the living area was great to congregate. The steam shower was awesome. The washer and dryer were very helpful. The internet was excellent as was the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Gary G.

Sour Hot Tub

We decided in this property because it is winter and we wanted access to a hot tub. Unfortunately the hot tub here was filthy. When we removed the cover there was a carton of chocolate milk floating in the water. It was open but empty, or so we thought. When we go in the tub we realized how discussing it was. I can’t stress how disappointed we were in not having a hot tub to soak in. Other than that the place is amazing. We even fished in the gore creek right from the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele P., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Clean, cozy and great location! Super close to slopes. Some nice upgrades for a historic cabin. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M., Austin, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Pre-Christmas Ski Tri

We had a great time staying at this Cabin. Extremely convenient -- less than 5 minutes from the grocery store / liquor store, and only ~10-15 mins drive to Lionshead in Vail, and only 20-30 mins from Beaver Creek. Having the whole property meant we weren't disturbing others, and they weren't disturbing us. We had a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021