Title: Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40330000/40327400/40327346/a3003163.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40330000/40327400/40327346/2962e8d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40330000/40327400/40327346/w1430h960x5y0-d130776f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40330000/40327400/40327346/b69df386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40330000/40327400/40327346/5c0ed4fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a tranquil lakefront retreat, nestled near Boulder city and surrounded by the majestic beauty of Flagstaff mountain. With three bedrooms and a family room, this charming cottage accommodates up to ten guests in mountainside magic. Unwind on the large brick patio or enjoy therapeutic sessions in the round jacuzzi under starry skies. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 61750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails It hardly gets any closer to both Boulder city and NatureRx driven lifestyle with our lake front cottage only 8 mi. up legendary Flagstaff mountain from historic Chautauqua National Historic Landmark and its world renown trails and canyons . Our cottage is a unique opportunity to experience the best of the great Colorado Outdoors! Faces Roosevelt National Forest and the Flagstaff mountain top gem of Gross Reservoir providing one of a kind views of both water & the surrounding foothills. THE SPACE: Home features a welcoming open floor plan, charming kitchen, dining area w/ those views! Sunken living room opens to large brick patio for indoor/outdoor living! Three bedrooms and a family room that can serve as a fourth sleeping area can accommodate up to ten guests in mountainside magic (6 guests are allowed w/ the reservation and extra guests are 50$ per guest per night). Charming cozy interiors with majestic views and a provide more than adequate space with our large lawn space and outdoor playground. FIVE FAVORITE FEATURES: Majestic views of mountains and lake make you feel you are a bird in a tree nest! Walking down the hill in front of the house with inflatable paddle boards backpacks (we have two!) and launching right on the sandy shore! Walking the many national forest and Boulder county trails around the house! Family bonding in our therapeutic round jacuzzi under the stars! Grilling your favorite meal on the large patio facing the lake! Taking paddle boards to the many inlets of the lake and the famous Forsythe Canyon Creek Falls (you can walk to them from the house as well along the perfect Forsythe Canyon Creek Trail)! \- yes, yes, yes! A quick jaunt to the best shopping and restaurants in town just 15 minutes down a most spectacular mountain car ride! Going up and down Flagstaff mountain is not a drag but an awe like experience in itself! \*THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (BUT DO INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS) Other things to note \*PETS ALLOWED WITH PRIOR DISCUSSION WITH OWNER AT 50$ PER DAY PER PET Small Parties and events allowed with extra event footprint fee depending on size No shoes upstairs in carpeted areas NOTE: This is my private residence and is decorated and set up accordingly. Guests can benefit from the extra personal touches and use of ample kitchenware and are invited to use what is in the pantry for spices and condiments. The home includes thousands of books and valuable art as well as a 40k piano that we respectfully ask guests are mindful about. Thank you! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,750 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497300/33497251/c75e69b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Creekside Craftsman Home - Alpine Splendor 6 Mins to Pearl, The Hill & CU Boulder - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 150 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=33497251&PinnedHotelID=33497251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108720000/108718500/108718411/c092ce5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rocky Mountain 3-bedroom house with Spectacular Views and Outdoor Jacuzzi! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number STR-24-0077 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & Usfs Trails Boulder ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.95715%2C-105.36465&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SvratvmtJbyJyopf30rurSY4MGI=) Boulder, CO #### What's nearby - Walker Ranch Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Chautauqua Park - 19 min drive - 15.2 km - Folsom Field - 23 min drive - 17.0 km - Pearl Street Mall - 23 min drive - 17.0 km - University of Colorado Boulder - 25 min drive - 18.5 km #### Getting around - Arvada Ridge Station - 52 min drive - Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Alpine Modern Cafe - ‬25 min drive - ‪Wondervu Cafe - ‬26 min drive - ‪Chautauqua Dining Hall - ‬24 min drive - ‪Last Stand Tavern - ‬23 min drive - ‪Flagstaff House - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails located? > This family-friendly Boulder vacation home is located on the waterfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Walker Ranch Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eldorado Canyon State Park and Flatirons. Flagstaff Mountain and Colorado Chautauqua are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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