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Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery!

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
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Property grounds
Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery!

Welcome to The Owl Chalet!

A rustic 2000 sq. ft. cabin with modern touches centrally located between Nederland and Black Hawk, in Rollinsville, CO.

Short drive to Eldora, premier hiking trails, grocery stores and restaurants in Nederland, and casinos in Black Hawk/Central City. We are located off a rural gravel road that leads to East Portal Trailhead & Moffat Tunnel.

From the house, guests can walk to Melt Coffee, Howlin Winds Brewery, & Toss Wood Fire Pizza.

☀ Fully equipped kitchen
☀ Indoor gas fireplace
☀ Comfortable living room with Smart TV (NO Cable)
☀ Off-street parking for 4 cars
☀ Master bedroom with natural light, access to deck, and mountain views
☀ Guest bedroom with king bed, Smart TV, & views
☀ Guest bedroom with queen sized bed
☀ Queen sized pull out sofa in the office/upstairs landing
☀ Private deck and patio with mountain views
☀ Large dining table for family gatherings
☀ High Speed Starlink WiFi
☀ On-site washer/dryer
☀ Gas Weber grill
☀ Pet Friendly with $100 pet fee

Upstairs includes all 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, seating area, and off the master bedroom is a deck with mountain views. Downstairs you will find a large, open kitchen and dining space, living room, laundry room, bathroom, and seating area.

This is the perfect spot for mountain lovers to quickly access the outdoors and enjoy a small mountain town brewery and pizza place right down the street!

Entire space is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.

I am not physically located on the property but am available remotely as needed.

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Rollinsville is an ideal spot for backcountry skiing, hiking, off-roading, snowshoeing, mountain biking, and more!!

Rollinsville is a tiny mountain town with 270 residents. It located off of highway 119 between Nederland and Black Hawk. At 8500ft elevation, it is home to premier hiking and 4x4 trails. Rollins Pass is an iconic road that travels through the mountains to Winter Park and was later replaced by the Moffat tunnel. This road attracts off-road enthusiasts, mountain/dirt bikers, runners, and hikers. Year round, the hiking trails at Moffat tunnel, Arapahoe lakes and Crater Lakes, are popular for hiking, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing. The town itself is home to local mountain folks and hippies. Please respect the neighbors private land here and be respectful of noise level at night. Take a short ride down to the town of Rollinsville to check out some of the original town buildings from the 1870’s and stop by the Howlin Wind Brewery for some locally brewed beer and coffee!

• 4x4/AWD is required in the wintertime.
• Our cabin is in the mountains at 8,500ft, harsh weather conditions, heavy winds, etc. will occur at times, please prepare accordingly.
• Cell service is limited for some guests (AT&T works) but we do have fast wifi (150+ Mbps)
• There is one large Smart TV (55-inch), we do not have cable, but you can stream (Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, YouTube, etc.)
• Guest are welcome to park 4 cars in the driveway
• The house is a 1950’s cabin with some quirky features
• Rollinsville is a small town, Nederland and Black Hawk are only a couple of minutes away via the peak-to-peak highway.
• We look forward to welcoming you!
1. Registered pets allowed with $100 pet fee
2. We are in a rural mountain area, no campfires are allowed on the property. Please do not overfill trash cans.
3. No additional guests besides registered overnight guests

Property manager

Clara Brechtel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

101130

About the neighborhood

Map
Rollinsville, CO

What's nearby

  • Carousel of Happiness - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Eldora Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 23 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Monarch Casino Black Hawk - 23 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Winter Park Ski Resort - 90 min drive - 81.0 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 82 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wondervu Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Last Shot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Moon Bakery and Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Knotted Root Brewing - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery! located?

Located in Rollinsville, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending and Manchester Lake. Carousel of Happiness and Barker Meadow Reservoir are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great chalet - great location
It had already snowed with approximately 12" of accumulation and it continued to snow for the next 36 hours giving us about 18-24" of snow total. We were very grateful to find that the host had arranged to have a pathway cleared for us to get into the house. Because of the amount of snow that had fallen we were somewhat restricted on where we were able to go. The brewery mentioned in the description is also an excellent coffee shop and it was just a few minute walk from the house. We went there for coffee and breakfast during the worst of the snowstorm - good food and great coffee. The property also includes a fenced in area of the yard. This was a great asset for us and our pet dog. He loved being able to run and play in the snow. We loved it there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to experience Rollinsville
Bring a bottle of wine, a guitar and your sweetheart. Itll be great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Turner T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Very lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Incredible views, spacious house, so close to the cutest little area of Rollinsville, great communication, really nothing to complain about! Can’t wait to recommend this house to any friends visiting the area in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Very nice experience. House has amazing views and all amenities for a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Had a great relaxing time. I would stay here again. It was a cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely stay here again!
The location is great! Within an hour of almost everything. Drive to Nederland is super quick and easy. The wrap around balcony off of master bedroom was worth all of it! Communication with the host was always fast and easy. Plenty of room but maintained the coziness we were looking for. We are so happy we chose to stay here!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We loved this home - its proximity to great hiking, coffee and food. The hosts provided such good information - ideas for the area. The home is clean, accurate to description and a really neat place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cozy cabin the mountains
We really enjoyed our stay. Especially the pizza restaurant TOSS and brewery at the cross roads in Rollinsville a 5 min. walk away. The cabin was cozy and had all the appropriate amenities. It doesn't have A/C but cools off in the nights and there are lots of windows and fans. We found we were centrally located between Rocky Mountain National Park, Black/Hawk/Central City/Idaho Springs, Boulder and a little closer to Roosevelt National Park, Golden Gate Canyon Stat Park so there was lots to do, hiking, biking, horseback riding
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
The property was as advertised, but located very close to other run down properties and a long drive from anything else. The house had the amenities advertised, the only difficulties were 1. no a/c upstairs, generally not a problem I imagine, but we were there the hottest days of the year and not all of the windows upstairs had screens so we could open for ventilation. The doors in the master/ screens were either off the track or very hard to open except one. Shower upstairs had doors off the track and no water pressure. This is a very nice stay but not "luxury" for sure. The owner couldnt be nicer and the communicaion we had was just right.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get-away
This home was great for us to get away and relax. Very comfortable with everything we might need. Spent some time in Estes, Rollinsville and Gold Hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freedom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Getaway
We loved our stay at the Owl Chalet! The views were incredible and the house was very comfortable. We made use of the awesome kitchen and enjoyed having the screened windows open in the evening. Even in mid-June it got a bit chilly at night so no need for AC which was a welcome change for us! Some reviews mentioned a steep driveway, but to clarify, it's the road up to the property that is a bit steep. However, we had no trouble getting up it in our van, and the parking area is flat so it was easy to unload bags straight into the house. I would not want to go up the hill with a trailer or camper in the snow, but that's just me. Overall, we greatly enjoyed our stay and would recommend for a short summer getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The area is beautiful! Only about 30 mins from the city but so quiet and close to numerous hikes of all levels of difficulty. There’s something for everyone. Check in and out was super easy and we were all very comfortable in this cute little cabin in the woods.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith D., denver, co

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful and comfortable; great wildlife sightings!
This cabin was perfect for our family of 5 plus a dog! We loved it. Beds were very comfortable, house was well-maintained and stocked. I really loved that there was only one TV which was in the main family room. I always bring our own food and cook when we go on trips to get away. Kitchen was great; loved the picnic table positioned in the extended room facing the glass sliding door. We spotted a handsome fox in the yard while eating dinner. We enjoyed seeing deer and a moose strolling/grazing in the front yard area during our stay as well! Neighbors were quiet and didn't see them much, but it is a cluttered sort of area as you drive up the hill to the Owl Chalet. Once you're situated inside, it doesn't matter. The birch trees hadn't sprouted their leaves yet (mid-May) so I would think that those provide a much more private/hidden away feel in the summer. Plenty of nice trails close by and other cute towns. Great communication with the owner. We appreciate owners like this one!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rishabh J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really cool mountain house!
Great house with cool features and walking distance from Rollinsville brewery, coffee shop and a great pizza restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owl Chalet
It was the perfect home for our family. All the positive feed backs on the house was on point. There’s not a negative thing about it. It was clean and beautiful! It was cosy and inviting. After a long day of skiing, we cold hide away and cook or we could go across the street for pizzas and drinks. The locals were super friendly and nice. There are also many other restaurants, breweries/distilleries and grocery store only 8 minutes away. Clara, thank you for hosting us! You get 5 stars alone!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cabin
Perfect little quirky cabin, clean and close to the Rollinsville food and drink spots. Lots of cozy rooms to hang out in, fenced backyard for our pup, and lovely views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
This home was perfect for our week long stay during thanksgiving break! Great cookware, utensils, washer, dryer, beds and bedding. Plenty of space for everyone to move around and have privacy. As others have mentioned, it’s unique and has tons of little quirky details we found interesting. We traveled with our dogs and the small fenced in backyard was perfect for potty and play time. The neighbors have dogs and we’re super friendly. There are a few neighbors around, however the homes are far enough apart it still felt private. The location was perfect for us. It’s close to hiking, skiing, coffee shop, book store, small grocery store and necessities shops. It’s about 45 minutes to Boulder with a beautiful drive along the way. If I had to give any advice for someone looking to stay, there are stairs to get to all the bedrooms. The parking area is not attached to the home and is up on top a small hill. To get to the front door you must go down a few stairs. So maybe not ideal for someone who needs walking assistance with a walker or wheelchair. One shower upstairs and a small bathtub/shower downstairs. We did need additional towels, so we had to wash them frequently. We were able to all pile up and watch movies in the living room. There’s also a lounge area near the kitchen you can visit with everyone while cooking. The owner was amazing and had great communication. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. We will be staying here again!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visitto Chelsea?
My sister and I came out to Colorado to visit my daughter.We had a fantastic day. The house was perfect for us and I had so many nice little touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owl chalet is absolute gem and delight to stay in! It is such the most perfect and wonderful mix of modern comfort in a beautiful cabin, which is exactly what we were hoping to find in our trip. Incredibly well put together, organized, and designed so lovely! Not to mention we found beautiful lighting in the fall. Thank you to our host for being responsive and maintaining a beautiful place for us to enjoy!

10/10 Excellent

Layne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Location was great, house was clean and organized! We enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Must needed get away!
Wonderful views and perfect location. Clara is a wonderful host and would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific house
The house is great, well stocked and was super clean. The bedrooms are large with comfortable beds and nice view in primary bedroom. The kitchen has great appliances and I appreciated how well stocked it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reagan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but sweet stay to Gilpin County
This well equipped house in Rollinsville made a great home base from which to explore the area. So many great outdoor activities within a short drive, we only wished we had more time to see and do more. The three bedrooms with big beds plus a well equipped kitchen (thanks so much for the complete spice rack!) was perfect for parents plus sons with wives. Make sure you get your groceries beforehand as the peace and solitude also mean a bit of a distance to a market. I would rather be close to a trout stream than a Safeway any day, though. The brewery, distillery and pizza place a short 3-5 minute walk down the road was a pleasant surprise for the young adults. All in all, highly recommended and will look for a return option next time we visit our kiddos in Denver.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023