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Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing

Drake cabin with kitchen

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A lodge with a balcony overlooking a river, surrounded by dense forest.
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A cabin interior with a window overlooking a deck area.
A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chair.
A two-story cabin with a stone foundation, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61992 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Drake, CO
  • Place, Lake Estes
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Estes Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Drake

On river.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Drake cabin, you'll find The Stanley Hotel and Lake Estes. Lake Estes Marina and Estes Valley Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Lake Estes Marina - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Historic Estes Park - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Estes Park Golf Course - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 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 Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing

PRIVATE RIVERFRONT CABIN ON THE BIG THOMPSON RIVER NEAR ESTES PARK & ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Escape to your own private riverfront cabin on the Big Thompson River, just minutes from Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Late summer and fall are some of the most beautiful times to visit the Colorado Rockies, with outstanding fly fishing, crisp mountain air, scenic hiking, golden aspen groves, and the unforgettable elk rut. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, family vacation, hiking adventure, or peaceful retreat, this cabin offers the perfect combination of privacy, comfort, and easy access to Colorado's most iconic destinations.

Wake up to the sound of the river just outside your window, enjoy coffee on the deck overlooking the water, spend the day exploring Rocky Mountain National Park or casting for trout from your private river access, then return to relax beneath a sky full of stars. Every day here feels slower, quieter, and exactly how a mountain vacation should.

Guests love staying here because of the private riverfront location, direct river access, excellent fly fishing, spacious deck overlooking the Big Thompson River, fully equipped kitchen, reliable high-speed WiFi, peaceful mountain setting, and convenient location just minutes from Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, restaurants, shopping, and local attractions.

Inside, the cabin blends cozy mountain charm with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Large windows fill the home with natural light while showcasing beautiful river views throughout the day. The inviting living room is the perfect place to unwind after hiking, fishing, sightseeing, or exploring Estes Park. The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare breakfast before an early morning adventure or dinner after a day in the mountains. Whether you're staying for a weekend or an extended vacation, you'll quickly feel at home.

The deck overlooking the river is where many guests spend their favorite moments. Listen to the rushing water while enjoying your morning coffee, watch trout rise in the river, read a good book, photograph local wildlife, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. With private river access just steps away, you can spend your day fly fishing, birdwatching, taking riverside walks, or enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds the property.

August is an incredible time to visit, with comfortable mountain temperatures, excellent fishing conditions, beautiful hiking trails, and long evenings perfect for relaxing beside the river. September brings cooler days, fewer crowds, and the beginning of Colorado's spectacular fall colors. By late September and October, the mountains come alive with brilliant golden aspens while bugling elk fill the Estes Valley during the annual elk rut, one of Colorado's most unforgettable wildlife experiences. It's one of the most sought-after seasons to experience Rocky Mountain National Park.

The cabin is ideally located just minutes from Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, making it easy to explore some of Colorado's most famous attractions. Spend your days hiking scenic trails, driving Trail Ridge Road while it's open for the season, visiting Bear Lake, spotting elk, moose, mule deer, and bighorn sheep, horseback riding, mountain biking, shopping in downtown Estes Park, enjoying local restaurants and breweries, or taking one of the many scenic drives through the Rockies. After a full day of adventure, you'll appreciate returning to the quiet of your private riverfront retreat away from the crowds.

Fly anglers will especially appreciate having private access to one of Colorado's most well-known trout streams. The Big Thompson River offers outstanding opportunities to catch brown and rainbow trout throughout the season, and there's nothing better than stepping out your door to fish one of the state's premier rivers before relaxing on the deck as the water flows by.

If you need to work during your stay, reliable high-speed internet and peaceful surroundings make it easy to stay productive while enjoying everything the mountains have to offer once the workday is over.

Whether you're visiting for the incredible fly fishing, Rocky Mountain National Park, vibrant fall colors, wildlife photography, hiking, or simply to disconnect and relax beside the river, this private cabin offers the authentic Colorado mountain experience guests return for year after year. Book your stay now and experience one of the most peaceful riverfront escapes near Estes Park.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing to the airport?

This cabin is 32.5 mi (51-min drive) away from the Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing to downtown Drake?

This cabin is 5.9 mi away from Drake.

Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park with Private Fly Fishing Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Donavon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay while visiting RMNP
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

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

Great location... and great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience with this cabin. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jeff w.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place that is nicely outside of town. Enjoyed the quiet. Overall place was clean and comfortable. Living room furniture is very nice. Only issues were lack of curtains throughout the property. I am weird when it comes to that so it may just be a me thing. Would recommend if you like to be outside of town and have access to river
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very peaceful. Close to everything but away from the business of the town. Loved the sounds of the river when we opened the windows in the living room. Definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great. being a native to Colorado and having the ability to go to the mountains and get out of the city to a beautiful place was great. The cabin was clean and we all loved the porch over looking the Big Thompson River. My daughter and her friends really loved the cabin and enjoyed to celebrate her 17th Birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a quirky but lovely home! The best equipped kitchen I have experienced at a rental. The only suggestion I have is to add some lighting to the bedroom upstairs - it is very dark! Danielle was a very responsive host. The location was very convenient for visiting Rocky Mtn. National Park. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was wonderful. It was located outside of town, so was extremely peaceful. It was maintained great and we never found a moment where we were needing anything. Owners were responsive. Cell phone service was hit and miss, but thats exactly what we were looking for. Very unique property, and we had our best fishing days right in front of the cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danyelle D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Clark R.

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

2/10 Terrible

Garrett E.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
We did not stay - the cleaning service did not show up and the cabin was not livable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
No heat downstairs, had to buy our own firewood, and shower upstairs leaked to bathroom downstairs. Property outside was not kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Property was nice and clean inside. Exterior of the property was in need of some general maintenance. Property manager assured me she would address this. Everything worked as expected. It’s advertised as 3 bedrooms and although it does have 3 separate sleeping areas one of the areas is not at all private and is actually a bed placed in a breakfast nook. The location is perfect. Over all I was happy with the stay and it was a nice experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean, well maintained, and well appointed. The location was easy to get to yet had plenty of privacy and felt like a retreat. The house I’d quaint enough to feel like a cabin but spacious enough for 5 adults and a teenage boy not to feel like we were on top of each other. We were able to cook an entire Thanksgiving meal with the cookware/utensils provided. We had a wonderful time! My only recommendation would be to max your party at 6 adults (that can share beds) or else don’t mind sleeping on couches. My son planned to sleep on the futon in the master bedroom with us but it wasn’t very comfortable. He ended up sleeping on one of the couches in the living area. Not a huge deal for us but always good to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathaniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carissa W.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Delinah A.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025