Dog friendly cottage near downtown & National Park

Bring your dogs and relax in this clean, rustic refuge in blocks off main street with views of Lumpy Ridge (Permit #3155). Built in 1923, Twin Owls Cottage mixes vintage appeal with modernization for a great trip for groups of up to 6. Speedy wifi, ample parking, and lots of amenities for cooking and entertainment.

- Walk to downtown
- 5 min drive to National Park
- Outdoor seating for summer BBQs

Enjoy this awesome retreat year round!

Real quick -- house rules:

- No early check in or late checkouts.
- Check in is 4pm or later; check out is 10am or earlier.
- No smoking inside or out; no fire pits; no parties.
- 3 cars & 6 guests max.
- Guests must load/start dishwasher and start a laundry load of towels/hand towels/washcloths at checkout (we have negotiated a lower cleaning fee based on this).
- No cable -- bring your own streaming accounts for the smart TV.

Onward!

My husband and I are long term Estes Park locals and history buffs, and immediately fell in love with the Twin Owls Cottage. It's in an historic neighborhood and is one of the older buildings in the Estes Park Valley, so this is your chance to stay in an authentic home that still has convenient access to downtown and the National Park. It's been fully restored and modernized, with fast wifi, proper heating, and a fully equipped kitchen.

Twin Owls Cottage is a two story gem just blocks from the town's best restaurants and shops. The main floor features a large, open dining and living area, complete with comfortable sofas and chairs, and lots of natural light. A cozy fireplace is great for the winter months. The kitchen, plus a bathroom a and bedroom are on that main floor. The lower level features another bathroom, plus a bedroom with a full size bed and another bedroom with two twins. We also have a pullout couch in the downstairs media area.

There's a well-equipped kitchen, plus outdoor living space for your family and friends to have outdoor meals.

Past guests have raved about our home:

“… The house was spotless, which was huge for us. The bedsheets, bathroom... everything looked and smelled clean.”
“… We absolutely loved this home! Our family of 5 had lots of room to sprawl out. Plenty of parking, great location (even better than expected), nice cozy furniture with two areas to watch movies, and very clean.”
"… Wonderful stay in an impeccably clean, well-equipped and perfectly located house in Estes Park! Will certainly return..”
"… We loved staying here! The house is super cute and it is seriously only 5 minutes into town. Can’t beat the location. Very quiet neighborhood."

Our favorite part of the home is its perfect location. A picturesque drive up the canyon, along the banks of Fall River, takes you to the entry to Rocky Mountain National Park in about five minutes. Meanwhile, it's just a short, leisurely stroll to town for drinks, meals and shopping.

BEDROOMS

Queen - A cozy main floor bedroom with comfortable queen bed and warm and inviting wood walls.

Full - A sleeping area on the lower level featuring a double bed for two people.

Twins - A second sleeping area downstairs features two twins

Pullout Sofa - The downstairs media room has a pullout sofa bed.

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT

Outdoor Spaces - Our home features a nice outdoor dining space off the front door (see photos), perfect for summertime drinks or meals after a long day of hiking. There's also a BBQ for outdoor cooking. The home offers views of the surrounding mountains.

Living Room - We have a cozy living room with indoor fireplace, comfortable sofa, dining area, luxurious reading chair, and lots of natural light. A smart TV offers lots of streaming options (bring your own accounts).

WiFi - You’ll enjoy a strong 1 gig internet connection for streaming, entertainment and work.

LAUNDRY & COOKING

Kitchen - The galley kitchen is fully equipped for all your meal prep needs while you're staying here, though restaurants are so close that you may never cook here anyway! There are two interior dining areas, one off the kitchen and one in the living area.

Laundry - There's a washer and a dryer the lower level that you are free to use. Please do! We try to keep the detergent stocked but don't guarantee it, so it may be wise to bring a little of your own.

DISTANCES

+ Estes Park Golf Course: 3 min drive
+ Downtown: 5 min walk
+ Rocky Mountain National Park Entrance: 7 min drive
+ Back country skiing in Hidden Valley: 25 mins
+ Eldora Ski Resort: 50 mins

GUEST ACCESS

Guests will have access to our entire property:

Parking for 3 cars
Upstairs bedroom & bathroom
Downstairs sleeping areas with bathroom
Living room, dining room, kitchen
Outdoor living spaces

NOISE

This cottage is in a residential neighborhood; we ask guests to please be respectful of the neighbors and be mindful of noise levels. No parties or loud music outside. Guests are welcome to relax in any of the outdoor areas on the property, but after 10 pm please keep volume low so that next door neighbors don't have any issues sleeping.

AIR CONDITIONER

Like nearly every other home in town, there’s no A/C. Thankfully mountain air blows down from the high peaks and will cool down the place quickly in the evenings if you open the windows.

BEARS

Do NOT leave food in your car! Bears frequent this area often and can break in!
- This is a residential neighborhood -- quiet hours from 9PM-8AM
- No parties or events
- No more than 6 people allowed on property
- No illegal internet use
- No outdoor fires
- No early check in or late check out due to coronavirus cleaning protocols
- To reduce cleaning fees, you must start a load of dishes and laundry at check out