Black Bear Cottage - Cozy 1921 Cottage in Historic District above downtown Estes - Estes Park

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Fantastic deck! Table, adirondack chairs & gas grill. Great View to Lake Estes!

View from Drive, entrance into Living Room & view of exterior stone fireplace.

Bear & Hummingbird (look close!) Memorializing the chopped down apple tree..

Living Room's romantic ambiance.. Soft light, glowing fire & a glass of wine!

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Amenities
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 264 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

Explore the area

Estes Park, CO

Bond Park7 min walk
Historic Estes Park8 min walk
The Stanley Hotel16 min walk
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Black Bear Cottage - Cozy 1921 Cottage in Historic District above downtown Estes

(License #3115)

*** We have a new property! Visit Black Bear Cottage's little sister - Lazy Bear Cottage - (VRBO # 1255634).... ***

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NOTE: This property has adopted the recommendations from the CDC for cleaning rentals during the COVID-19 outbreak!
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Newly renovated 1921 Cottage located in the quiet Historic Marshall Cottages subdivision just a short walk to downtown Estes Park! You'll know you are in the mountains with the cozy mountain cabin decor while still providing all the comforts of home!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a non-smoking, no pet property.... Adult(s) renting cottage must be 25 years or older. Child 16 years or older with an adult is welcome.

Enjoy your evenings relaxing in the living room on the comfy sofa positioned in front of the rock fireplace enjoying a fire (functional gas log controlled by a wall switch!) or kick back in one of the two recliners! The sunroom is the perfect place to curl up on the loveseat with a good book, or work on one of the many puzzles available. The sun room has ample natural light with the wall of windows providing views of the mountains. The kitchen allows for a full range of meal preparation by including pots, fry pans, pizza pans, cookie sheets, casserole dishes and all the 'gadgets' necessary to make most any meal. Appliances include stove/oven, refrig, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, coffee maker, toaster, crock pot & blender! Enjoy your meals seated at the dining table watching the hummingbirds outside your window in the summertime, or watch the Tram as it migrates up & down the mountain.

This cottage is connected! WiFi & Streaming Service are provided. There is also a BlueRay DVD Player & a small collection of DVDs. There are three Flat Screen TVs throughout this cottage - with two of them being Smart TV's - providing ability to log into your own movie accts (Netflix/Amazon/etc.) or watch YouTube Videos, etc.!

The Queen bedroom features a new bed, closets, luggage racks, wall mounted TV, ceiling fan above bed, reading lights & night stands with clocks. All pillows & linens are new and linens are 'fragrance free/dye free'.

A Washer/Dryer Laundry Center located just off the kitchen is available for your use as well. The forced air natural gas furnace provides comfort throughout during the colder days/nights. The three ceiling fans (living room, Queen bedroom & Sitting room) help circulate the air during a warm summer day. The Water Heater is an on-demand unit providing endless hot water.

Relax on the large deck featuring a gas grill, outdoor dining table & adirondack chairs. Two garden benches in the yard provide spots for additional relaxation & mountain views.

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY:
- 100% Refund if cancel 30 days prior to reservation date.
- 50% Refund if cancel 14 days prior to reservation date.
- No Refund if cancel less than 14 days prior to reservation date.
- No Refund for personal choice early departure or inclement weather.

Guest must cancel by 11:59pm on the cut-off day before check-in to receive a refund. All times are specific to the property's time zone (Mountain Time).

Note: The above Cancellation/Refund policy was adopted from one of the VRBO Options owner is required to adopt.

Property manager

Nancy & Ken Kratky

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this cabin is in the city centre. The Stanley Hotel and Historic Estes Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Estes Park Aerial Tramway and Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

Bond Park - 7 min walk
Historic Estes Park - 8 min walk
The Stanley Hotel - 16 min walk
Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 17 min walk
Stanley Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 17 min walk
Rock Cut Brewing Company - 14 min walk
The Barrel - 12 min walk
Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - 17 min walk
Kind Coffee - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Cottage - Cozy 1921 Cottage in Historic District above downtown Estes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Cottage - Cozy 1921 Cottage in Historic District above downtown Estes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Cottage - Cozy 1921 Cottage in Historic District above downtown Estes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Cottage - Cozy 1921 Cottage in Historic District above downtown Estes located?

Located in the heart of Estes Park, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bond Park and The Stanley Hotel. Rocky Mountain National Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Yorktown

19 July 2015

highly recommend!

We had an amazing stay at the Black Bear Cottage. The home was beautiful and so comfortable and clean. Like others have said, the owners do a lot of little things that other rental homes we've stayed at do not do. For example, they left a nice little basket of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks with a welcome message. They leave a discount card for discounts to various restaurants and stores. We were driving a motorcycle so they left us some things to assist with parking and cleaning our bike. The location is far enough from town to be away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to walk to when we wanted to. It was the perfect base camp for our Rocky Mountain National Park bike rides. I loved sitting on the deck in the morning with a cup of coffee or with a glass of wine in the evening, breathing the fresh mountain air with a view of the mountains. The owner is very good about replying to your questions. I can not think of anything negative to say about this home. I hope to return to Black Bear Cottage soon.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Greenville, SC USA

26 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Get Away

Our summer vacation turned into a winter get away and Nancy, the host, was fantastic and very accommodating. And Black Bear Cottage is the perfect little cozy, comfortable cabin in beautiful Estes Park for any season's get away! It is centrally located making it easy to get to all the wonderful things that Estes Park has to offer - RMNP, great restaurants and bars, and The Stanley Hotel, just to name a few. The house was fully stocked with everything that we could have possibly needed. We cooked breakfast every morning before venturing out to hike and sight see and then would return in the evenings to relax by the fire and cook dinner. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to all couples looking for a comfy, cozy home base!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan J.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great start

Had a wonderful time. Would recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

28 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Perfect place for two visiting Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica O.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay ever

This property is clean, well-stocked, and so cute. We had a great trip and were so comfortable. Next time we visit Estes Park, we are definitely staying here.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nancy & Ken Kratky

The owners, Nancy and Ken Kratky, both grew up in Eastern Nebraska. In 1996 they moved to Colorado, got married in Hidden Valley, Colorado and honeymooned in Estes Park. In 2001 they returned to Nebraska and stayed eleven years. During that time they continued to return to Colorado multiple times per year, always visiting Estes Park, and always casually looking at real estate property with the dream of ownership some day.

In December of 2011, while on a vacation to celebrate their December birthdays, they came across this quaint little cottage in a historic little area for sale. It needed lots of attention, but they saw it's potential, and knew they could give it new life to fulfill their dream of a rustic mountain get-away. They put in an offer and the offer was accepted on Ken's Birthday! It became a 'labor of love'! They now reside in Longmont, CO.

Black Bear Cottage received it's name after a very large adult black bear climbed up the apple tree next to the cottage in the middle of the night to feast on apples! When we started to make noise, the bear got so excited, it had a difficult time trying to get back down off the roof!! The next day the apple tree was cut down... And our bicycle-riding bear was placed on the tree stump to memorialize the event!

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