Tucked away in the heart of Grand Lake, The Little Blue Moose Hideaway, is a cozy, newly renovated cabin that offers the perfect mix of family-friendly charm and romantic touches for couples. Located just 5 minutes from the west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park and a short walk from the lake and downtown shops, it's the ideal base for your mountain adventures.
Thoughtfully updated by its new owners, the cabin has been designed to be a warm, inviting space for guests of all ages, whether you're here for outdoor adventures, family memories, or a peaceful couples' retreat.
The Property:
Enter into a cheerful living and eating space with the best napping couch ever, big screen TV and dining table for 4-6. Smokey's Den with charming cabin bunk beds are behind the "secret door" off the living room, or continue straight to enter the beautiful modern kitchen with an antique cooking stove to remind you - you've stepped into a 1943 mountain cabin! The bathroom is centrally located in the cabin with a clawfoot soaking tub to really let you leave your cares at home. Continue past the kitchen to the luxurious main bedroom featuring a king bed and two big windows to watch for wildlife and enjoy the cross breezes as you sleep. Go outside onto the large back deck to enjoy your coffee, or continue onto the newly finished clubhouse, just steps between our prehistoric boulders that are so "Colorado".
The Little Blue Moose Hideaway is your dreamy cabin home under tall aspen just steps from ice cream, professional theatre, and beautiful Grand Lake and it's a short five minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. Two blocks is all that separates you from festivals and Bingo in the park, shopping and restaurants. But when relaxing on one of the two decks, or gathered around the fire pit among the giant boulders, you'll feel you are in a secluded forest of aspen - just you and yours and the chipmunks!
But wait til you step inside! You're still surrounded by nature. Enjoy the original art throughout the cabin reminding you of the moose and bears and yellow bellied marmots that call this area home. As you enjoy a warm fire in the wood stove after cooking a meal in the modern kitchen, you'll feel at peace with the Rocky Mountains and you'll wonder if you just heard a bear or a moose pass through the yard. Before tucking into your comfy king size bed, have a soak in the beautiful blue clawfoot tub to set you off to dreamland properly.
Oh but the kids haven't been tucked in yet! And what IS that secret door off the living room? Let the kids open it to discover Smokey Bear's Grand Lake Den. Even kids at heart will love discovering the log cabin bunk bed nestled snugly in a space fit for an American hero and his guests. You and yours will enjoy immersing yourself in Smokey's world - a mini museum featuring photographs of Smokey's life and times. Read his mail, see his baby pictures, it's a joyful space. Smokey himself and a camping lantern wait on each quilt-adorned twin bed ready for bedtime stories and mountain dreams. Before bed little guests can dig into a woodland-themed suitcase stocked with toys, or put on their own puppet show with woodland animal puppets through one of the bunkbed "windows." It's a magical space created for peaceful hibernation. NOTE: These beds are standard twin but to enjoy climbing in and out you should be medium-bear sized. It's a tight squeeze for big adults!
The Clubhouse:
Step into the Mickey Moose Clubhouse, a cozy retreat just a few steps up from the main cabin. This playful space features a glowing neon moose sign to welcome you, along with games, puzzles, and books for every age and interest. Whether you're unwinding with a good book, challenging friends to a game night, or puzzling away on a rainy afternoon, this is the perfect spot to relax and reconnect.
Sink into the queen-size futon or giant bean bag while enjoying your favorite shows on the big screen TV with Roku—just log into your preferred channels and kick back. For those who like to mix creativity or work with mountain air, a folding table offers a comfy writing nook where mountain breezes drift through the two windows, accompanied by the cheerful chirps of chipmunks outside. You never know, a moose or bear could look in on you too to make sure you're staying on task! And for those who crave a morning workout - enjoy our yoga mat and hand weights.
The Clubhouse is fully equipped for chilly weather: curl up under cozy blankets with the dedicated heater keeping things toasty. It's a small but well-designed space, making it the ideal getaway for a couple, solo traveler, or small group of friends who love comfort with a touch of whimsy.
**What about SNOW? We can't promise it will be available after a heavy snow - there are a few steps and a narrow pathway around one of our dino-sized boulders. But there will be snow shovels at the ready if you want a real mountain experience of digging the path. And the determined shall be rewarded! For those who like to mix creativity or work with mountain air, a folding table offers a comfy writing nook where mountain breezes drift through the two windows, accompanied by the cheerful chirps of chipmunks outside. You never know, a moose or bear could look in on you too to make sure you're staying on task! Sink into the queen-size futon or giant bean bag while enjoying your favorite shows on the big screen TV with Roku—just log into your preferred channels and kick back.
The space:
Charming blue exterior with classic mountain-town details (white porch, yellow door, skis)
Shelves stocked with family games, books and nature-themed puzzles
Bright, nature-inspired decor with moose and Rocky Mountain touches throughout
Front porch seating, Back porch seating, Firepit (NEWLY moved to be more enjoyable!)
Sleeping Arrangements:
Primary Bedroom - romantic and soothing decor with a new king bed and room darkening blinds. Two windows for a lovely cross breeze. Personal closet for easy storage of clothing and shoes.
Smokey's Den - a twin size bunk bed in a bear's den size room - perfect for kids or small adults who don't mind being cozy!
Living room - a comfortable queen size sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress
Clubhouse - a comfortable futon and bedding is provided, however plumbing is not! You'll have a lantern and automatic lighting to guide you into the house after dark. It's glamping at its finest - complete with a neon moose!
What We Love:
-- Walkable + Peaceful: Just 2 blocks from Grand Ave, yet tucked away on a quiet street.
-- RMNP Access: Only a 5-minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.
-- Family-Friendly: Smokey's Den, books, puzzles, boulders, and a clawfoot tub for fun + relaxation.
-- Tween/Teen Clubhouse: A separate hangout space just steps away — freedom for them, peace for you.
-- Romantic Vibes: Perfect for couples with scenic spots for happy hour + a luxe king bed retreat.
*** Disclosures/Disclaimers:
** Rental Agreements, Security Deposits, Rental Requirements - All hotels and rental properties have some rules and are subject to some amount of laws or regulations. Please look for and review any Rental Agreement terms, House Rules, and or Terms and Conditions presented during the online booking process. After booking, a Vacation Rental Agreement will be provided. All guests are required to sign the agreement within 72 hours of booking, and prior to occupying the property. There may be other requirements. For example, Guests may be required to provide additional information about the group that will occupy the property and or identification documents. Background checks may be performed, and in some areas are required by local law. Guests may be required to provide a credit card and or a refundable security/damage deposit. We will be in touch after you book to gather additional information and to email you the rental agreement, which you can sign electronically - no printer required. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us before booking.
** Amenities - Some private or shared amenities may not be available for guest use during certain periods. Some amenities, when part of a property, may close daily, seasonally, or for maintenance. As such, all amenities can not be guaranteed to be available at all times. Please advise us when or before booking if you have questions about a specific property amenity so that we can give you the most accurate information possible for your dates. ** Please note that the large wood stove visible in some photos is currently unusable. However, portable heaters are provided to keep winter guests toasty and warm.
** Air Conditioning - Most mountain resort properties were not built with air conditioning. During most hours of the day and weeks of the year, AC is not needed. Summer nights are cool and fans are provided at most properties. Check the average high and low temperatures and weather forecast for your dates of travel, and look at the list of amenities to see if AC or fans are part of the rental property and look for ceiling fans in photos.
** Group Sizes, High Occupancy Fees, & Maximum Occupancy - Some properties use a “High Occupancy Fee” to “raise the rate” for larger groups, and are thus able to list a lower nightly rate for smaller groups. Each rental agreement and associated rates are for a specific group size. Guests must enter the correct and maximum group size at the time of booking. The agreement requires a guest to confirm the group size and subsequently, to disclose any changes to the planned group size, which may result in an increase, or decrease, to the total cost, and may result in a security deposit becoming required.
** Video & Noise Monitoring - Please note that noise monitoring devices, and security cameras, do exist on the exterior of the property. Cameras are positioned to cover all entrances and exits of the home. Cameras are present to ensure the property remains secure and safe, as well as to ensure that guests are honest and upfront about their planned use of the property. If you plan to bring more people than you've indicated, more dogs than indicated, to host a party or event, or do not intend to respect neighbors or the value and quality of the property, then this is not the place for you, and you should not book the property. For normal, respectful groups, we are sorry that these statements and measures are necessary. Security cameras and noise monitoring devices are an example and demonstration that the property's owners are taking steps to ensure the home remains available for rental, and in good condition, for your benefit. Please let us know if you have any concerns.
** Cleaning Fees & Lengthy Rental Periods - The standard cleaning fee quoted as part of any booking is for the final cleaning, which is to be performed after the rental period has ended. For guests who are booking a lengthy stay of more than one week, a mid stay-cleaning fee equal to the final cleaning fee may apply for the second week, third week, and so on. If you are booking for a lengthy stay, please contact us before booking online to discuss your group, your dates, the rates, the cleaning schedule, etc.
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