Title: Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door! - 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 # Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door! Vacation home in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90280600/90280517/90204bd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90280600/90280517/f740d127.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90280600/90280517/78e5b728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90280600/90280517/0bea77c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90280600/90280517/3bf08078.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the Arapaho National Forest at this cozy cottage on 2.25 acres, boasting 360 degree mountain views and a creek flowing through the property. Hike or climb right from your doorstep, unwind with a vast DVD collection, or relax in private conversation in the bonus shed. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door! Completely remodeled and upgraded cozy cottage on 2.25 acres in the Arapaho National Forest. There's a cute little bonus shed for private, late-night conversations or a "getaway from your getaway". Relax with 360 degree mountain views and a creek flowing right through the property! Start hiking or climbing right out your door, or on any of the trails in this small, private community. Located between Idaho Springs and Georgetown, there are nearby breweries, restaurants, and unique shops, as well as skiing, hiking, biking, ziplining, and more. (15% "Chickadee" discount exclusively for our guests at Mountain Mamas' Needful Things in Georgetown). Also nearby … fox, coyote, bear, elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, pine marten, AND MORE. NEW! Wi-Fi now included! We also have a large collection of ~150 DVDs for your viewing pleasure. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64200000/64190700/64190680/e7160c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Traveler's Mountain Retreat w/ Grotto Cave Room Idaho Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=64190680&PinnedHotelID=64190680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57350200/57350127/dbb9e734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful view 2 miles above sea level Idaho Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=57350127&PinnedHotelID=57350127&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110690000/110689300/110689229/e6ee13a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spring Gulch Cabin at Base Camp Dumont - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 19 reviews CA $142 CA $274 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=110689229&PinnedHotelID=110689229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104210000/104203700/104203644/f98aff48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House on Pond in Idaho Springs with Hot Tub - New Construction Custom Built! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.789635,-105.63624&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ih%7BqFnawcS%3FS%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40UBS%40S%40SBSBQBU%40QBSDSBSDSBQDSDQDSDQDQFSDQFQDQFOFSFOHQFQFOHOHOFOHQHMHOHOJMHOJMHMJMJMJMJKJMJKJKJKLKJKLKLIJILKLILIJGLINGLILGLGNGLELENELENGLENCLCNCNELANCNANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNBNDLFLDNDLDNDLFLFLHNFLFLHLFJHLHLJLHJHLJJJLJJJLJJJHLJJLLHLJLHLJLHNJLHNHNHLHPHNFNHNFNFPHPFNFRFNDPFPFPDRDPDPFRBPDRDPBRBRDRBRBRBR%40PBR%40RBR%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARAT%3FRARARARCRARCRARCRCRCRERCRCPERERCPGREPEPEPGPGPERGNGPGPIPGNGNIPGLIPINININILKNILKLINKLILMLKJIJKLMJKJMJKJMHKJMHMHMJKFMHMFMHOFMFMFMFOFMDODMDMDODOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMEOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMEMIOIMGKIMGMKMIKIMKMIKKMKKKKKKMKKKKKMKMKMIOKMIMKOIMIOIOIOGQIMIQGOGOIQGQGQGOESGQEQGQEQEQESEQESCSEQCSESCSAQCUCSCSASASCSASAS%3FSAU%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MFGpFt1ZXAQptV7u67G0z80ROJA=) Dumont, CO #### What's nearby - Phoenix Gold Mine - 24 min drive - 12.4 km - Monarch Casino Black Hawk - 42 min drive - 32.5 km - Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 42 min drive - 32.5 km - Saint Mary's Glacier - 45 min drive - 26.5 km - Winter Park Ski Resort - 49 min drive - 42.9 km #### Getting around - Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 56 min drive - Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬21 min drive - ‪Cabin Creek Brewing - ‬22 min drive - ‪Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co - ‬14 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive - ‪Cooper's on the Creek - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door! located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Phoenix Gold Mine, Underhill Museum, and Clear Creek. Argo Gold Mill and Museum and Charlie Taylor Water Wheel 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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