This week has been a wonderful and beautiful vacation for my husband and I. Your cabin is wonderful. We spent many evenings on your deck, talking and re-living our days adventure.
Thank you so much !!
I am sitting on the deck having my morning "tea" and enjoying waking up with the birds & the sounds of the Big Thompson River!! We have really enjoyed our stay! We have spent a lot of time on the deck finishing the day with our "sundowners" and cooking on the grill. We appreciated the "Tips" from the owners for dinning out. Enjoyed the trout @ the Sundeck Restaurant and yesterday we drove to Allenspark and enjoyed lunch @ the Fawn Brook Inn. We visited with a lady, who was also there, and is the great niece of the original owners. My husband was able to do some fishing right around the cabin area. Eddy, @ Estes Mountain shop, was very helpful as to what was "biting" in the area and which flys to use. I was able to do quite a bit of shopping. I parked my car at the Visitors center and took the free trolley downtown. I walked back along the river walk. The next trip I parked my car there again but this time I walked down and back. On the last day we did a little more exploring and visited the Stanley Hotel. We had been there years before but this time we took the "official" tour (it was scheduled for 90 min.) our guide, Shawn, took 2hrs. and it was well worth the time. We dined on the patio of the Cascade Restaurant. Our table was by the water fall and we enjoyed our meal. My husband got in one last day of fishing and of course, we spent our final evening on the deck we have enjoyed so much. We thank the owners for all their help and patience assisting us with our trip to Colorado. We appreciate all the "extras" they provided.
Our family of four stayed 11 nights at the Seashell River Cabin.
The location is perfect for visits to Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Park. The place is well-maintained. Upon our visit we noticed a new couch was in the living area. It easily pulled out to make a large firm comfortable sleeping space.
After booking, I realized that the cabin did not have A/C. However, it was not needed. In the middle of June, the cabin stayed cool and very comfortable. It cooled off a lot at night and we needed all the blankets.
The parking is a little tricky. We had a large SUV and it took care getting in and out of the parking spot. The owners have placed reflector spikes to make it a little easier to guide into the spot. The driveway/road of this cabin is also a little difficult to guide a large SUV through, but not too bad if careful. The cabin is surrounded by a few others, so not secluded. However, it felt very private.
Overall a very good value. Cabin was clean and extremely convenient as a location to explore Rocky Mountain Nat Park. We fly fished area for 5 days and were very comfortable staying at the Sea Shell Cabin
My family and I stayed at this location and really enjoyed the stay. We had a few minor glitches but overall the stay was pleasant and the views were terrific. We had everything in the cabin that we needed and even a few things we didn't expect, like paper plates and plastic forks and knives. We also even had several spices and other condiments. The Weber propane grill on the deck really came in handy and it cooked wonderfully. I might suggest to the owners that thy put a cover on the grill to keep it from rusting. I would also recommend that the owners store linen and a blanket for the futon in the living room. I would recommend this cabin to anyone staying in the Estes Park area. It is just far away from all the hustle in town but only a short drive to get there.
Thanks so much for everything ! We enjoyed our stay here- so cozy and nice in here being right next to the river- so nice to sleep to the that sound ! Playing in the river was a lot of fun, and staying in and watching the movies during the thunderstorms was so vibey !
Thanks again
Thank you for letting my family rent your cabin. My girls loved trying to catch the little chipmunk that lives in the rock by the picnic tables. Since we are from TEXAS we enjoyed playing in the river !, Yes it is cold but it did not stop my family from playing in it. The cabin is also in a nice location to all of Estes park and (RMNP) Rocky Mountain National Park activities. We are sad that our trip is over and hope to return in the future. We wish we would have seen the bears that everyone has seen !
We were there in this cabin for a week. Enjoyed every minute. The highlight was our morning coffee and later our breakfast on the deck. The candies and flowers by the owners made the stay even more special. Thank you !!
The owners were always available if needed and were great to deal with. The cabin was very clean, quiet, and comfortable, with lots of nice touches. We loved having early morning coffee and breakfast on the deck overlooking the river. And we liked being very close to but yet outside of Estes Park. We certainly would rent this cabin again. Our only cautionary comment is that the tub/shower may not be suitable for the elderly, at least not as a shower. While the tub is quite attractive and the owners provide some wonderful hair care products, using the tub requires extra care to minimize the risk of a fall. However, this should not be a major concern for most people and we highly recommend the cabin.
The cabin is beyond expectations given the rates we got from the owners.
The cabin was excellent and beyond our expectations. We intend to come back !!
My Husband and I had a great time staying at this cabin, it is close to town but private and close to nature.
My favorite part was sitting on the deck with my morning cup of coffee watching the sunrise and the animals and birds come out. We used the grill for our meals in even breakfast because it was so nice out there. Would recommend this cabin again (I already did to my Doctor). Our stay was an anniversary getaway.
We were pleased to find the riverview cottage very clean, non smoking, and located a few yards from the Big Thompson River. We were looking for a place for the whole family where we could just do nothing. With the big deck and short distance to town, hiking trails, and site seeing, we found it in this rental. The wife and kids relaxed with books while I spent my mornings and evenings fly fishing. Although the river was EXTREMELY high and fast, with very limited riverfront property boundaries, I was able to catch 20 very nice sized assorted browns and rainbows under the bridge. The smell of pine and the sound of the river put me in a peaceful slumber the 5 nights we were there. We appreciated the personal touches of welcome, such as the pretty flowers and complementary chocolates.
Thank you Janet!!
My husband and I had a fabulous time at your cabin. We celebrated his 40th b-day as well as our 10 year anniversary. We rode our bikes around Lake Estes, hiked in Rocky Mountain National Park and had a fantastic dinner at the restaurant, The Other Side. The cabin was exactly as described and Janet has been an absolute pleasure to work with. The bear on our porch on Saturday morning was an added bonus as well! I would definitely stay here again!
If you are looking for a peaceful retreat from busy Estes Park, this is the place. The cabin is only a couple of miles outside of town, so you can still have easy access to all the shopping and activities but still have peace and quiet as well. We thoroughly enjoyed the sounds of the river and birds and the ability to cook out rather than eat out! The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen well equipped, and overall, we had a great experience. The owners bent over backwards to accommodate our every need. We highly recommend Roaring River Cottage!
We loved our stay at the Roaring River Cabin. The boys loved climbing over the rocks and we loved hearing the sounds of the river right nearby. It was close enough to Estes Park to be able to see the sights there and to go on some day hikes to RMNP. The cabin was so charming and it provided us with such a wonderful time on our vacation. The owners were very friendly and helpful too.
Loved this cabin. It had everything we could have needed for a home away from home. We had a great time, loved the close location to town, but still very secluded and peaceful. My husband caught a few fish in the river, while I sat on the deck and read. We loved watching all the birds and hummingbirds and enjoyed the little ground squirrels. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cabin to our friends and the owners were great to work with. We hope to come back again sometime. Thank you for sharing your cabin/cottage, so others can enjoy it!
This is a wonderful cabin to get away from it all and yet be minutes away from downtown and golf courses. The river is great and I really enjoyed my morning qigong and meditation along the banks. We had a great time and would love to come back.
We stayed 4 nights in August, 2009 in this comfortable cottage by the Big Thompson River. The large deck is a great place to relax and it was wonderful to fall asleep each night to the sound of rushing water. The cabin was close enough to Estes Park for convenience, but far enough away to give us a secluded feeling. The beds were very comfortable - something we haven't always found in a vacation rental.
Great cabin in a wonderful location with the river steps away. Beautiful decor throughout and minutes to Estes Park. Loved all the birds near the cabin. Owners were superb to work with. Thanks again for a great place to stay!
I felt that this was a great place to get away from it all. Quite setting off the road - the river is right there for you....especially if you like fly fishing; or, if you just want to relax. I also like the fact that central Estes Park was only 5 minutes up the road. It was the best of both worlds.