Located in Estes Park, Idlewilde by the River is in the mountains and in a national park. The Stanley Hotel and Backbone Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond. Wild Basin Area and Estes Park Memorial Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Estes Park travel guide
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
66 min drive
Restaurants
Coffee on the Rocks
4 min drive
Rock Cut Brewing Company
6 min drive
Full Throttle Distillery
7 min drive
Penelope's Old Time Burgers
7 min drive
YMCA: Aspen Dining Hall
3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Idlewilde by the River
Along with charcoal grills, this cabin has a picnic area and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. All 13 cabins feature kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Free WiFi and DVD players are standard, as are LED TVs with cable channels. Housekeeping is not available.
Idlewilde by the River offers 13 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3-star cabin have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.
This Estes Park cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with cable channels.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
Playground
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
LED TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
13 accessible parking spaces
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
No housekeeping service
Location highlights
In a national park
In the mountains
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding 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)
Fire extinguisher
General
13 units
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 200 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Idlewilde by the River Cabin Estes Park
Idlewilde by the River Cabin
Idlewilde by the River Estes Park
Idlewilde by the River Cabin
Idlewilde by the River Estes Park
Idlewilde by the River Cabin Estes Park
Frequently asked questions
Is Idlewilde by the River pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Idlewilde by the River?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Idlewilde by the River?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Idlewilde by the River located?
Situated in a national park, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Moraine Park Museum, Murphey's Mountain Park, and Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Backbone Adventures and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Reviews
Idlewilde by the River Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Great cabin on the river. 3 br Linger Longer cabin was Older but awesome had all you need and more. Check-in and out was superb.
Jeffrey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
pranali
Jun 8, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful location. Only issue was the water leaks. Other than it was nice trip
pranali
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Esmeralda
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. It was right next to the river perfect for relaxing.
Esmeralda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Derek
Jul 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The cabin is a lovely set up with everything you can need. The view is beautiful in the back. Only thing is the screen on the back porch had holes and a burner on the stove doesn't work correctly but everything else was amazing and friendly environment
Derek
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I had a wonderful time sipping wine by the river and relaxing.
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle
Sep 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Love it!
This was an awesome place to stay. The property was peaceful, excellent location and the couple running the business was accommodating. We will be back!
Danielle
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marguerite
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nature at its best!
Very easy to get in and out. Loved the location, river and cabin. Try to get one by the river.
Marguerite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Susan
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great Atmosphere and comfort
My cabin was about two feet from the roaring Big Thompson river. That was so cool. Can't imagine if the river was higher. Crazy. At first you think, wow that river is loud, but it lulls you to sleep right away. Everything was comfortable, maybe a little worn, but it was great. A bit expensive too. But the porch swing on the river was really nice.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
John
Oct 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Good But Not Perfect
Overall it was a wonderful location and the cabin was comfortable. The biggest complaint is that it was advertised as having cable in the room and wifi available, but the cable was not working and the wifi was so poor that it was essentially non-functional. I wouldn’t have minded if it was advertised that way, but we booked and made plans assuming there would be functional cable and internet. I tried calling the number given but there was no answer. It wasn’t an emergency so it wasn’t something worth pursuing but it was an annoyance.
John
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location, perfect get away!
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kyle
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice cabin, right on the river.
Kyle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jean
Sep 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved having the river so close. The lawn chairs and carved benches were nice for relaxing.
Jean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clara
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing stay here! Was very peaceful.
Clara
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sean
May 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesone setting, very quaint & quiet.
Sean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kal
May 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had an excellent stay. No complaints!
Kal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place Really enjoyed sitting by the river after a long day of hiking. The hot tub was also nice to relax in after a long day of hiking
Water pressure was low.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maria V
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
Maria V
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Sep 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great Stay will Stay again
Owner and host was so kind and setting us up.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
jose
Oct 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Get to relax while having a good time.
jose
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kay
Aug 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this spot! Communication with management was great; cabin was clean and equipped. Being "by the river" was the selling point for us and we were not disappointed in any category!
Nice place. Eazy access. Peaceful to sit by the river. Beds were comfortable. Water pressure was low in the shower.
Eazy parking. Hot tub was clear and clean and hot. As it should be. Kitchen was adequate. Low on coffee hi on teas.
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lilian
Aug 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everythings excellent!!
Lilian
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
David
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great for RMNP visits.
Stayed in #2 Hummingbird. Plenty of space for family of 4. Perfect outside of town landing point when visiting RMNP. No view of river from this particular cabin, but plenty of spots by the river to relax. Pros: clean, convenient to town and RMNP. Nice porch to sip coffee on a cool morning. Cons: Shower is short and small, had to bend down to get my head wet. Not a big deal, just an annoyance.