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The Writers Nest - Perfect Summer Location BEAT THE HEAT at 9000 Feet

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 337 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Evergreen, CO
  • Place, Maxwell Falls Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Alderfer Three Sisters Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Evergreen Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About the area

Evergreen

Located in Evergreen, this cabin is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Maxwell Falls Trailhead and Maxwell Falls. .This cabin is 26.1 mi (42 km) from Red Rocks Amphitheater and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Staunton State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Maxwell Falls Trailhead - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Maxwell Falls - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Alderfer Three Sisters Park - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Flying J Ranch Park - 19 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Evergreen Lake - 20 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Cellars - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Writers Nest - Perfect Summer Location BEAT THE HEAT at 9000 Feet

Lodging Rate $98/nt 30 night minimum

'The Writer's Nest' Cabin is a Beautiful Garden Level Studio Home located in a pristine Rocky Mountain setting with a short, beautiful 8 mile, 15 minute drive from downtown Evergreen. Whether you are Visiting Friends or Family in Evergreen, planning a multi-day stay for business or just passing thru, The 'Writers Nest' is a fully equipped 'Home Away From Home'. You will enjoy the best nights sleep on a Brand New 'Denver Mattress' High End Queen Size ' Durango Euro Top Sleep System

The fully equipped Kitchen, full Bath, and ready to work Office including Internet Service with WiFi, and Direct TV appoint this peaceful, affordable, meticulously kept private residential lodging opportunity.

Located on a Dead-End Road eight miles west of Downtown Evergreen it has been said that People who visit the 'Writer's Nest' are either 'Lost or Invited'. Yet The 'Writers Nest' is conveniently located for day travel to our World Famous Mountain, and Skiing Communities west of Evergreen, or Fabulous Downtown Denver Colorado just 55 minutes down the hill.

At 'The Writer's Nest' you will awake to a stunning mountain view and sunrise right off the 'Great Plains'. At night during Spring and Summer you will peacefully sleep to the whispering sounds of 'Little Chicken Creek' just off your bedroom privacy deck.

'The Writer's Nest' is located in a year-round wonderland. Summer is a time to get out of the heat and into the Natural Air Conditioning of 80 degree days and 50 degree evenings in the high altitude clean mountain air. Fall Colors are Colorado's stunning Aspen Trees against our deepest of Blue Skies. And Winter boasts the High Country Splendor of Fresh Colorado Powder. Your calls and E-mails will be returned the same Business Day.

Our availability calendars are always up to date. If your selected dates are reserved call us for availability at any one of our 5 other Evergreen Colorado homes listed on VRBO

The Writers Nest is the Lower level of the "Rockridge Cabin". We never rent the upper level to other guests when the Writers Nest is rented. The Writers Nest is a 100% Separate fully equipped Residence with private entrance and its own dedicated parking. I use the completely separate upper level as our office and in the spring summer and fall I come and go often. You will never know I am here.
If you would prefer a completely stand alone Vacation Residence see one of our other 5 Evergreen Colorado Cabins and Cottages. But first see the many reviews from past guests about the Writer's Nest, many who have returned multiple times.

And Thanx for your Consideration
Michael Carter
Your Evergreen Colorado 'Home Away From Home' Lodging Host

Travel Insurance Advised-
The Writers Nest is NOT PET FRIENDLY.
We have 4 other Evergreen Colorado Vacation Cabins and Cottages in generally the same Wilderness location that are pet friendly. Please inquire




Keywords: Cabin
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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The Writers Nest - Perfect Summer Location BEAT THE HEAT at 9000 Feet Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 155 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michael was a great host, and he has maximized the space in this small cabin. The views were spectacular. The final few hundred yards of the drive up the mountain can be challenging in a two-wheel-drive car, even in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler I.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an awesome time staying at the writers cabin. We came into town for a concert at red rocks. The writers cabin was very quaint and gave a great little mountain escape for the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaylene A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, cute cabin, perfect for 2. Really enjoyed our stay. All our needs met.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place great view extremely gracious host will definitely plan on a return stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. If you like out of town and off the beaten path, this is the place. Cute, small, quiet. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Excellent place to stay! Beautiful scenery and very quiet. Michael was very helpful and his driving directions were on point! The drive was beautiful on the way up the mountain. Plenty of things to do in Evergreen. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Goshen, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit from Tucson

Wonderful place to stay in the Colorado mountains. Michael is a GREAT host!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boeckenstedt's 1st stay in the mountains

Write up is very accurate, don't trust the GPS to get there, which Michael explained very well. Definitely need all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris W.

Okay for the price

Quiet and remote. We knew that we wouldn’t be spending a lot of time at the unit was good for the price better than standard hotel room. Listing was a little vague made it seem like owner uses upper residence as office comes and goes but essentially he lives there. Example: we hiked a lot had rainy conditions and washed our shoes that had been rain soaked for next day. Put them in shared laundry area dyer to be dry for next day (late night, around 11:00) and rather than calling/texting us, the owner opened/turned off dryer twice. Kind of passive/aggressive…A little outdated lots of dust kind of like there may be few renters. Layout could be improved. Bed is right in front of sliding doors up against window with no blinds so you’re waking up with the sun around 6:15am. If bed was in larger living area and couch and kitchen table moved to the front, would provide a bit more twighlight if you are able to sleep in and early risers could enjoy coffee and sunrise in the sitting area(if moved to the front of unit). Read rental agreement thoroughly as typically, you would think that paying a cleaning fee would not require extensive cleaning prior to check out(including changing beds), especially if you have an early flight out. Many of the dishes, coffee pot, and amenity items listed that had to be requested after arrival needed to be washed before use. Crumbs in silverware drawer and toaster(didn’t use). Consider bringing your own pillow.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mavourneen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Property was clean and beautiful. Location was beyond remote which you just have to be prepared for
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Property

It was adequate for a short stay. The deck did have a great view of the mountains although it faced east and the morning light made it a little uncomfortable to be out there. No deadbolts on the doors. It's a bit of a tough climb to get up to the property and I'm glad I had 4WD. The curtains on the patio doors were super thin and you'll be up as soon as the sun is. Nothing covering the window over the bed. I'm not sure why a125 dollar cleaning fee is required since the check out instructions require you to strip and change the beds, wash the linens, clean and replace everything in the kitchen, vacuum and wipe down the kitchen and bathrooms. The best things were abundant hot water and the owner is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN DANIEL S.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 perfect nights in the forest

The Nest was such a great place to get away from city life. Everything was exactly what I was hoping for. Made dinners and breakfast in the kitchen, morning coffee on the bedside deck overlooking the mountains and sounds of the rushing stream below. Sunrises and pitch black starry sky’s at night, I looked up and right away saw a shooting stay straight above me. Michael was a great host and wonderful to chat with about our common interests. I highly recommend the Writers Nest, Thanks Brian & Micky
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing quiet and cozy retreat

Truly wonderful. It is a wonderful small, cozy retreat. It is quiet, and you don't feel the presence of anyone but yourself. My wife and I loved it. The host was very hospitable, and the whole process check in to check out very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin high in the Rocky Mountains.

Very comfortable cabin in the mountains with detail decorating and comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

It is what it is

Michael is an excellent writer and the property was fine. I would advise anyone wanting to stay to read the description/contract completely. I have no problem with the steep grade or navigating at night as I am a seasoned outdoorsman. My wife and I are use to cleaning up after ourselves and that wasn’t a big issue. I would not say it was a romantic stay because there is a lack of privacy when he’s right above you and there were no curtains over the bedroom window and he has a deck right above it. This was my first experience with a VRBO and I’m not sure if I will ever want to do it again. Dealing with a hotel is so much easier and less expensive in the long run. Did it make or ruin our trip….. no. It is what it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D., Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Retreat

This cabin has amazing views and provides peace and quiet away from the city. The river below is very soothing to listen to while on the deck. The cabin has amenities to make for a comfortable visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W., Wheat Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Writers Nest

The Writers Nest was absolutely perfect for what I wanted to accomplish! Clean, remote and just lovely views. The Host was friendly, engaging and helpful. I was able to do my writing without any problems. Thank you, Michael! Katie
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

Michael was very accessible and helpful with pre-stay guidance. Property is perfect for a couple or individual looking for a remote location. It is the lower level of a home that is occupied so not as private as expected, but if you are looking for a remote location to stay reasonably priced and hike the area, it is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rocky Mountain Honeymoon

Nice and cozy. Close enough to town and the interstate to get everywhere we wanted to go, but secluded enough to feel alone on our honeymoon. The quiet nights were the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

don R.

Writers Nest

Too remote. OK for an overnight or weekend but too small for longer. Fridge wouldn’t hold a half gallon jug. Really small kitchen area
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Evergreen!

We always enjoy our stay in the mountains outside Evergreen. I’m sure we will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Awesome spot in the mountains of Evergreen. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kenya G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not like the pictures

It was not At all like the pictures it showed. Also there is another person staying on top and you can heart them walkin around all night and day. NO PRIVACY
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway!

My wife and I had a pleasant stay while sightseeing and attending a Red Rocks concert. Very quiet and peaceful with a wonderful view and accommodations. Recommend highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021