Estess Keepsake in Grand Lake, Colorado
Vacation Rental Home in the Rockies Offers Affordable Luxury
Feb 27, 2009
Whether it’s snowmobiling, snowshoeing or hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, fly fishing on the Colorado River, boating or fishing, Estess Keepsake, a 3-bedroom vacation home on the shores of Sun Valley Lake is an unbeatable place to relax after a long day enjoying the great outdoors, or just stay in all day and enjoy the view.
Some of the many wonderful features of this lakeside home are its picture windows looking out onto the lake, a covered patio and porch and an open deck. The home also features a Kiva fireplace, hardwood floors, a large gourmet kitchen, and 3 full bathrooms with a jacuzzi tub in the master bath. There are 2 TV's, DVD, Digital Internet, and a rowboat to take out on the lake. Between 8 and 10 people can stay here comfortably. In light of the economic downturn, Estess Keepsake is currently being offered for only $300.00 per night.
Activities Abound in this Picturesque Area
The Colorado River is a short walk away, as is Rocky Mountain National Park, with no shortage of hiking trails. About ½ mile away is Winding River Resort, a campground and cabins lodging facility on the Colorado River. The resort offers some fun things to do for kids, such as a playground, pony rides, horseback riding, ice cream socials, and pancake breakfasts.
All of the shopping, dining and sightseeing opportunities of Grand Lake are only three miles away. There, visitors can enjoy a wide array of things to do:
- There are dozens of restaurants on Main Street and around Grand Lake
- Unique world class shops sell clothing and gift items
- A large playground in the center of town keeps the younger kids happy
- Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater boasts four different productions each summer
- Miniature golf, in downtown Grand Lake, is fun for all ages
- Grand Lake, also known as Spirit Lake, is famous for its clear, deep waters.
- Full-service marinas offer boat rentals, lake tours and public boat launches.
- A swimming beach is the perfect place to take an ice-cream cone on a sunny afternoon.
- The seven block main street area has all the charm of an Old West town, complete with wooden boardwalk for strolling.
The Advantages of Renting a Home over Staying in a Hotel
For large families, renting a spacious log home such as this one for their vacation makes it easier to be together than in a hotel, where everyone is in different rooms with no central area. A large house with several bedrooms can provide privacy for individuals, couples and families, yet still provide a large communal space for the whole group.
Going to the market while on vacation may seem like too much work. But given the savings of at least 50% from eating in instead of out, it could be worth it. Preparing meals can be part of the fun, and is a more intimate experience than eating in a restaurant.
Whether snowshoeing in spring, hiking amidst abundant wildflowers in June, watching golden aspens shimmer in fall or snowmobiling through a winter wonderland, The Rocky Mountain wilderness of Grand Lake, Colorado offers a never ending source of outdoors enjoyment. Clearly, renting a private home lends an added closeness for families or groups who want to economize on a vacation while enjoying all the grandeur of a luxurious log home.
For other vacation rental home ideas in Colorado, see the article Colorado Vacation Home Rentals Great for Groups.
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