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Riverfront Cabin with Private Fishing Access – 15 Min to Estes Park

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6185 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Drake, CO
  • Lake Estes
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Drake

When you stay at this cabin in Drake, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel. .This cabin is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Lake Estes.

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lake Estes Marina - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Stanley Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 9 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬8 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.

Riverfront Cabin with Private Fishing Access – 15 Min to Estes Park

Scenic Fall Riverfront Cabin | 7 Min to Estes Park | Fly Fishing & Leaf-Peeping Retreat

Escape to this peaceful riverfront mountain cabin, just 7 minutes from Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park—your front-row seat to Colorado’s breathtaking fall foliage. Nestled among golden aspens and whispering pines, this private retreat offers stunning autumn views, private fly fishing access, and cozy comforts ideal for crisp, cool-weather getaways.

Fall in Love with the Outdoors
Step onto the wraparound deck or riverside patio and watch the leaves change along the Big Thompson River. Listen to the water rush by as elk bugle in the distance and golden leaves drift past your feet. Whether you're hiking nearby trails, casting a line, or sipping wine under the stars, fall doesn’t get more beautiful than this.

Perfectly Located for Leaf Peeping & Adventure

7 minutes to downtown Estes Park shops, restaurants, and festivals

10 minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park’s scenic drives and hikes

Surrounded by vibrant fall colors, local wildlife, and peaceful forest serenity

Rustic Charm Meets Cozy Mountain Living

Soaring ceilings, wood accents, and huge windows for natural light

Gas fireplace for chilly evenings

Fully equipped kitchen and spacious dining area

Wraparound deck and private riverside patio with forest views

Sleeps 9 Comfortably

Primary bedroom: Queen bed + futon

Guest bedroom: Queen bed

Loft: Full bed

Living room: Queen sleeper sofa

Pack ’n Play for little ones

Why You’ll Love It

Unmatched riverfront location with peak fall colors

Private fly fishing access to rainbow and brown trout

Quiet, secluded setting—just minutes from town

Perfect for couples, families, and outdoor enthusiasts

Book Your Fall Escape Today
Autumn is Colorado’s most magical season—don’t miss your chance to stay in one of the area’s best-kept secrets. Book your stay now for peak foliage season and experience the perfect blend of tranquility, adventure, and golden mountain beauty.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Danielle Witte

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,992 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not 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 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 deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Riverfront Cabin with Private Fishing Access – 15 Min to Estes Park Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

jeff w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Stay

The cabin was comfortable and the location is a perfect distance from Estes Park. The sound of the river at night with the windows open was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location... and great place

AF is an amazing place in the summer
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

It was a very nice cabin right on the river. Being unfamiliar with the area, I did think that the house was going to be more remote than it actually was, and you can’t really see the river while sitting inside the house. (Both of these things the owner obviously cannot control). We did have some elk come into the yard and saw an otter while playing in the river, which was awesome! Overall a nice house and convenient to Estes Park and RMNP.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time.

Had a wonderful time. Beds slept great. Living room furniture needs a deep cleaning for a more fresh smell. Had to purchase a new coffee maker. One in the cabin is not the one pictured in the listing. This place is located in a woody area, but could use an outdoor refreshing, lots of debris on porch. Bathrooms were very clean and smelled very clean upon arrival. Owners were great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danyelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location: Quiet and peaceful

This cabin was great for our family. We all loved being on the river. There were two elk that hung out near our cabin. The cleaning crew did not clean before our stay, at no fault of the host. When we notified the host, they were quick to respond and had it cleaned quickly for us. Great host and great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

Charming

Overall this is a beautiful property. The cabin
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
All in all the stay was good. Minor things like coffee pot and dvd The bed in second bedroom is difficult for older folks to get in and out of. Loved being by river and it was close to Estes Park and RMNP. Appliances worked well Host responded to questions promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome home

This was a great home for our family. So spacious and the owner was great in responding quickly. This is a great home and location. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our escape to Estes

We had an absolutely wonderful and cozy stay! Great communication. Great accommodations. Great location. The kitchen was stocked with all necessities for cooking. The views are great and the home rests in a very peaceful setting. I loved sitting on the deck (and next to the open windows in the LR) to hear the sounds of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the sound of the rushing river!

The host was an excellent communicator, and even volunteered to connect us with a fishing guide. The multi-level property is built into a hill right above the Big Thompson River, and there are stairs down to the river where you can fish for rainbow and brown trout from their property. Well equipped and nicely furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nathaniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house, no AC

Love the location and river access. The property itself is commensurate with the cost. Our kids enjoyed the property also. Everything was in working order. Only complaint would be that we booked bc the listing said Air Conditioning. There was no AC. That was our main reason for booking. And initially the host was very responsive but never did get replies back for our early check-in or AC question (upon arrival).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024