Less than one hundred miles from Denver waits one of the country’s most rugged and popular national parks: Rocky Mountain National Park.
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The park spans over 400 square miles, blanketing a 265,000-acre section of the Front Range of the Rockies, which includes the Continental Divide. With the famous Estes Park bordering the park to the east, a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park is more accessible than many think.
What makes Rocky Mountain National Park a favorite for visitors is that you can do more than hike. Sure, the hiking is idyllic, especially if you enjoy a rugged side quest. But there’s also plenty to do in the way of ecology, from Discovery Days at the Moraine Park Campground to the Alpine Visitor Center from the NPS.
If you want to stay within the bounds of civilization, check out places to stay in Estes Park. You’ll have a gateway into RMNP a short drive away. But if you want to really delve into nature as you explore the mountains and waterfalls, book one of these remote Airbnbs near Rocky Mountain National Park. You can disappear into nature before heading back to the modern world—without skimping on creature comforts.
[This article is part of TravelAwaits new Airbnb and Vrbo recommendation series. We dig into listings to identify the crème de la crème of Guest Favorites, Superhost listings, and hidden gems to make finding the perfect rental for your next trip a breeze.]
Remote Airbnbs near Rocky Mountain National Park: Grand Lake (West Entrance)
Private Grand Lake Cabin
- Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms that sleep up to 8 guests
- Vibes: You’re right on the border of RMNP in a Swiss chalet-style that’s chock-full of amenities and features that make enjoying the outdoors even sweeter, no matter the season
- Best amenities: Walking distance to Columbine Lake and Grand Lake, outdoor fire pit, wraparound porch with seats, and a private one-acre wooded plot all to yourself
Lakeview A-Frame
- Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms that sleep up to 8 guests
- Vibes: This is a new build A-Frame that combines modern comforts (and a few luxuries) with the rugged sensibilities of Colorado cabins
- Best amenities: Built-in outdoor hot tub, fire pit with seating, oversized deck, and quadruple-bunk room perfect for kids
Summer Home
- Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms that can sleep up to ten guests
- Vibes: This is a large mountain lodge-style stay that includes plenty of features that families will appreciate
- Best amenities: Two fully stocked kitchens, hot tub, fire pit, wraparound deck with a dining table, a bunk bed room perfect for kids, and a ten-minute drive from RMNP
Grand Holiday Lodge
- Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms that sleep up to 8 guests
- Vibes: Picture a grand log cabin with grand, vaulted ceilings and a large back patio where you can enjoy unspoiled forest views
- Best amenities: Fire pit, gas grill on a large patio, and hiking trails that lead straight to RMNP
Rocky Heart Hideaway
- Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms that sleep up to twelve guests
- Vibes: A luxurious and large home with room for the family and plenty to do, whether you want to stay in or venture into the great outdoors
- Best amenities: Arcade-style game room, fire pit with views, large hot tub with room for eight, radiant heating, and spectacular views
Remote Airbnbs near Rocky Mountain National Park: Estes Park (East Entrance)
Luxury Cabin Retreat
- Bedrooms: 5 bedrooms that sleep up to 13 guests
- Vibes: A spacious new-build cabin with spectacular views that put you right in the wilderness close to both RMNP and Estes Park
- Best amenities: Large game room, hot tub on the back patio, grand fireplace, and a bunkbed room for the kids
River Front Remodel
- Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms that sleep up to 5 guests
- Vibes: A cozy condo right on Fall River just minutes from RMNP, offering immersion in nature
- Best amenities: Private deck overlooking Fall River, hot tub, and proximity to RMNP Fall River entrance
Wonderview Mountain House
- Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms that sleep up to 6 guests
- Vibes: A cozy home in Estes Park that comes with gorgeous Rocky Mountain views and roller coaster perks
- Best amenities: Hot tub on the back porch, shared pool access, mountain views, access to Deer Mountain trail on the property, proximity to RMNP Beaver Meadows entrance, and free mountain coaster passes
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