We stayed here for 5 nights in early October to celebrate our wedding anniversary and explore RMNP. I've been very happy with all the VRBO's we've rented, but this one was outstanding! Renee was a perfect hostess, lives adjacent to the property, and easily helped me fix a blunder I'd made when booking.
The house itself is very comfortable and seems to hold tons of good memories. The decorations fit the house perfectly with so many personal touches such as handmade pillowcases. The beds were made up just right, and there was even a fresh flower bouquet on the dining table. Kitchen is very well stocked with just about anything you could need to prepare meals. Mountain Market is very close and had a great selection for groceries.
While this place has excellent access to RMNP (west entrance gate & visitor center is just around the corner, and the park border is literally steps from the back deck), we honestly enjoyed the view through the picture windows from the comfy couch in the living room as much as anything in the park. It was so relaxing to watch the ducks and muskrat in the gorgeous lily pond with the golden aspen leaves reflected in the pond.
Coyote Valley Trail on west side of RMNP is a nice, nearby easy/accessible walk with nice sunset views and wildlife viewing in the evening. We spotted a herd of elk!
Nice hiking in Bear Lakes area, about 1.5 hour drive over the mountains, a fun drive.
We hope to return for another stay!