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Retreat to the Enchanted Forest.Great Views.Hot Tub!

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Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retreat to the Enchanted Forest.Great Views.Hot Tub!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Master Bedroom:
- Queen bed w/ private en suite bathroom

Second Bedroom:
- Queen bed

Third Bedroom:
- Queen bed
- Twin Bed

UNIQUE AMENITIES:
-Panoramic views!
- Hot Tub
- 2 gas-burning stone fireplaces (Upstairs)
-Internet-enabled TV (Upstairs)
-Antenna or laptop driven wide screen TV (Downstairs)
-Ping pong Table
-Parking for up to 4 cars
3 Decks

"The Retreat to the Enchanted Forest" is a spacious, mountain home offering panoramic views South of the City of Denver, as well as, the surrounding foothills. Located on top of Lookout Mountain, in Golden Colorado, this 4 level home offers plenty of space for the guest to stay, but cozy and serine to enjoy the family gathering.

This home is directly adjacent to the APEX Trail system. A 700 acre refuge managed by Jefferson County. Here with over 10 miles of trails you can hike and see the stunning views the foothills have to offer.

There is a separate living area that is occupied on property but you will have the main house all to yourselves.

You will love the fully-equipped kitchen! Plenty of space to prepare a meal from simple to gourmet. There is a BBQ grill on the back deck.

Relax upstairs in front of the two gas-burning fireplaces or downstairs in the indoor hot tub - perfect for chilly evenings together. The down stairs has a hot tub that holds 4 people, as well as, a ping pong table. Great for family tournaments. Don't forget about the second and third levels that have 3 bedrooms and separate balconies that offer incredible views of Denver.

Don’t want to be inside? Perfect!. Hiking & cycling (road & mountain) – are incredible & easily accessible. Bring your hiking boots! The Enchanted Forest Trail abuts this home's property. It is a wonderful place to take a walk in the morning or at dusk, when you are most likely to run into our most populous neighbors - the elk, deer, turkeys & the occasional red fox. They're beautiful, majestic & look harmless. But it's not advisable to try to pet or feed them.

Historic downtown Golden is a quick drive from the house. Settled in 1859, it retains much of its old west charm. Dining options are a plenty as well as wonderful & unique shopping, music, galleries, & nightlife.

Interstate 70 is a 3 minute drive from the Retreat and it offers a short drive to Denver, Evergreen, and Idaho Springs.

Mount Evans is a short drive away – Hike a 14-er (or drive up North America's highest paved road!), rock climb, ice climb, or just enjoy the alpine beauty.

Red Rocks Amphitheater is 10 minute way. Besides being a great concert venue, it's gorgeous, & ideal for hiking.

Please know that traveling in Colorado in the months of November through April, you will need a 4 wheel or all wheel drive (AWD) vehicle. Please do not drive to the Retreat at the Enchanted Forest without the proper automobile.

**Ring Doorbell video monitoring is in use outside of home**
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PROXIMITY TO:
-Denver Airport, I-70W – 40 miles 45 minutes drive
-Historic Downtown Golden 12 mins
-Downtown Evergreen 20 mins
-Evergreen Lake – 20 mins
-Zipline & Rafting Tours – 25 mins
-Boettcher Mansion & Buffalo Bill’s Grave – 10 mins
-Idaho Springs (where gold was first discovered in CO) – 20 mins
-Dinosaur Ridge – 15 mins
-Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater – 15 mins
-Bandimere Speedway – 20 mins
-Coors Brewery Tour – 15 mins
-Blackhawk Casinos – 30 mins
-Loveland Ski Area – 40 mins
-Arapahoe Basin – 50 mins
-Breckenridge – 1 hr, 15 mins
-Vail – 1 hr, 20 mins

HIKING TRAILS NEARBY:
- Enchanted Forest Trailhead - 3 min drive or you may enter the trail by the north side of the home
- Magic Mountain Trail - 5 mins walk from the house
- Pay Dirt Trail 15 mins walk from house
- Pic and Ax Trail 30 min hike from home
-Genesee Park (buffalo & elk herds) – 5 mins drive
-Maxwell Falls Lower Trails – 25 mins drive
-Chavez and Beaver Brook Trail Loop – 20 mins
-Lair O’ the Bear Park – 25 mins
-Echo Lake Park – 35 mins
-Mount Falcon Castle Trail – 35 mins
-Staunton State Park – 35 mins

**HOUSE RULES:**
Maximum occupancy: 7 - children must be counted in the max occupancy. Our permit allows for a max of 4 cars to park in the driveway. Tenant stated on Agreement/Booking must be at least twenty-five (25) years-old and acknowledges that they will occupy the property during the entire tenancy.
No pets are allowed.
Any unauthorized pets will result in a $250 pet cleaning fee.
We do not allow any parties or events at this home without prior authorization.

Jefferson County does not allow any smoking in or on the property. No smoking or vaping on or the house or on the property. If a smoke smell is found a $250 fee will be applied.
Please be mindful of neighbors - noise travels in the mountains.

Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 10:00 am

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We follow a strict cancellation policy on all websites.

If you must cancel your reservation, please be aware that cancellations must occur at least 30 days prior to arrival date. If cancellation occurs 30 days or more prior to arrival date all monies will be refunded with the exception of a $100 administrative fee. GUESTS THAT DO NOT CANCEL WITHIN THE 30-DAY TIME FRAME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT. Travel Insurance is recommended, especially when traveling in the winter in CO.

Jefferson County Permit Number: 24-107458STR

Property manager

iTrip Vacations Denver

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3014 sq ft (280 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Your Castle in the Enchanted Forest
Retreat to the Enchanted Forest Golden
Retreat to the Enchanted Forest Private vacation home
Retreat to the Enchanted Forest Private vacation home Golden
9047

About the neighborhood

Map
Golden, CO

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave - 4 min drive
  • Boettcher Mansion - 4 min drive
  • Colorado School of Mines - 5 min drive
  • Red Rocks Amphitheater - 12 min drive
  • Coors Brewery - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Jefferson County Government Center - Golden Station - 11 min drive
  • Arvada Ridge Station - 16 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonfire Burritos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Woody S Wood Fire - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Morris + Mae Collective - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dogs Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat to the Enchanted Forest.Great Views.Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat to the Enchanted Forest.Great Views.Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat to the Enchanted Forest.Great Views.Hot Tub!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat to the Enchanted Forest.Great Views.Hot Tub! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Boettcher Mansion, Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, and Colorado School of Mines. Mother Cabrini Shrine and Matthews Winters Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Retreat to the Enchanted Forest.Great Views.Hot Tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great!
very nice house. beautiful views. wildlife in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location With Wildlife Viewed On The Property
We stayed three nights while attending a wedding in Golden. This is a beautiful home and property. Plenty of room for three couples. We enjoyed the October fall colors from the deck. An unexpected highlight was seeing lots of wildlife! Deer, Elk, Turkeys, and Coyotes were viewed from the deck! The elk were bugling during our stay, fun to hear and see!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding!
Overall the property is nice. It is very dated though. The home is a strange layout with no ac. The kitchen ware is old & needs replacing. The view from the deck is fantastic. The owner lives on property in an attached apartment. She was very kind & helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado visit
We had a great time. Perfect location for us. Hiked the Enchanted Forest Trail that runs adjacent to the backyard. Quick ride to Red Rocks. The house is a bit dated, but everything worked for us. Note that there is no AC. It was 95 degrees, yet we were still generally comfortable in and around the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Red Rocks Concert
This house is a GREAT location for going to Red Rocks Ampitheatre. Its pirate ship type architecture is a very open floor plan, which might not be the right fit for everyone. There is another resident on the property, so you're not alone. Written instructions for the keyless lock could be a tad clearer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amie d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot foe a fun getaway with friends!
The property was beautiful and a great setting lots of room for everyone. Brian was very helpful and we had everything we needed for a perfect three day. Stay in Denver with friends. We were in town for a concert at red rocks and it was the perfect location and plenty of restaurants to choose from in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting, spacious home, convenient to Red Rocks
It was the perfect place for five female family members, all fans of James Taylor, to come from different states to gather and spend the weekend being together, culminating with a fabulous concert at Red Rocks. The house is in an ideal location. We loved hiking the Enchanted Hills trail and the Apex trail. It was great to relax in the hot tub. The deck was a perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning and see elk in the back yard! The house has several comfortable living areas for us to spread out, read a book or do Tai Chi. Thanks for making your home available to us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice views
Overall it was a good stay with beautiful views and a nice location. It was a unique layout which might not be suitable for all. And it was clean but with some outdated appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The home was amazing and very neat. The location was beautiful and there was plenty of room for our group! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and accommodations
Description and pics were spot on. Views were better than advertised for sunrise. Just keep in mind no AC here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Red Rocks
My girlfriend and I took our mothers to Red Rocks to watch Dirty Heads. We really enjoyed the property especially the decks and hot tube. Easy check in and check out process and great communication with Bryan. Thanks again for making our trip enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet but Close to Golden
Nice location that is close to downtown Golden and many other attractions. Elk, turkey and deer all frequent the neighborhood. A nice getaway from life in a metro.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Retreat
Excellent location for a Red Rocks show, and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location!
I'm giving this 4 stars, because the location was amazing. If you're seeing a show at Red Rocks and visiting Mt. Evans, this house is incredibly convenient. We also loved the town of Golden. We ate at delicious restaurants and visited fun breweries. The house is extremely outdated though and very hot inside without A/C. Also not sure why the listing says 4 cars could park here. There's a no parking sign in front of the garage, which leaves you with minimal space. If you're traveling here with a group just keep that in mind. We did hear and see the tenant in the occupied apartment, but that wasn't a problem. It's an interesting house that could be so amazing with updates.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H., Coal City

Liked: Cleanliness
Location with a view
Our stay was very good. Didn’t have air conditioning - and we learned our lesson there. Tho it did cool off at night, it would get quite warm and stuffy inside during the day. Some windows didn’t have screens so couldn’t be opened. Not much air flow even with fans in every bedroom. House was clean - in fact we had to wait an extra hour for the cleaning to be completed. But there was a musty odor in the lower level. We didn’t utilize the hot tub and ping pong table, but that was a nice option to have. Beds were very comfortable. The step down tub/shower is a bit of a liability in my opinion. Wouldn’t want someone to slip on wet tile! Porch swing was broken, not many outside chairs and several deck boards were loose and need some attention. The location was great for visiting many of the surrounding areas - including Red Rocks for a concert. House was also stocked well and had plenty of linens and soap/shampoo etc in bathrooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay - but in the heat of summer would definitely look for airconditioning in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Location
For a long weekend, including a trip to Red Rocks, this was the perfect location. Minutes to many parks, hiking, resources in Golden etc. Quiet neighborhood and wonderful views from the deck. The home is definitely dated (not reflected in photos) but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pam M., River Falls, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property was a convenient location to all - Red Rocks, Golden, Rocky Mountain park. House had all the space we needed. Kitchen well stocked. Ping pong table was fun. Enjoyed seeing the deer in the yard nearly every day, occasional elk walking by and even a fox in the neighborhood!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Carol R., Katy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Quiet and Tranquil Location
Location is fantastic for a wonderfully quiet location. Close to hiking. Yes, the house has a bit of a water pressure problem, but all 5 of us did just fine. I absolutely loved the location. So quiet. The house offers nice little amenities that we were appreciative for (chapstick for one!). Rustic, quiet, comfortable, with a beautiful view of the city light, or the woods. Whichever way you’d like to face on the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jose P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but dated
The place was descent, very nice setup to the house and property. Exactly what we were looking for in a cabin/house in the Colorado hills. Very well stocked with more amenities than we expected. Lovely neighborhood, great view. However, the place is well dated and in desperate needs of updating. Some of the lights didn’t work, in particular the one in the dining room where we spent most of our time.Water pressure was absolutely terrible and went from cold to hot non stop. The grill was not clean at all with a cast iron pan on it full of grease. There were also dirty pans in the cabinets that we had to wash to use. The hot tub was not easy to use and we couldn’t get it hot so we just decided not to use it. The ping pong table had no net so we couldn’t play. Besides those few things, the only other negative was the tenant that was in the next room over basically which is kinda odd and we felt like we had to be silent after 10. We enjoyed our stay n love golden!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area
We really enjoyed the views and the experience we had. The house had plenty of space. The restrooms and kitchen was a little more dated than we expected based on the listing, but everything worked out and we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good trip
We enjoyed the house and exploring Golden.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Angela B., Seal beach, Ca

Not as described
Never have I stayed at a place before that was as uncomfortable and awkward as this place. Immediately upon arriving, we thought the cleaning lady was still there because there was a car in the driveway. However, it turns out there is someone else staying in this house, and their dog. When you enter the home the bedroom located to the left is an occupied bedroom, and the owner only states in the description as "apt on the property." We were able to hear a man and woman talking, and their dog barking throughout the day. And I am sure they could hear us talking as well, which was very unexpected. Aside from the unexpected guests, we had a good experience. The home was older and a very unique layout. Large enough for a big group, but I wouldn't recommend for small children because there are a lot of stairs and places they could get hurt. Nice views especially during the winter, there are also breweries a convenience store and hiking trails nearby. The water was hard to get the right temperature, it gets scolding hot - we had to throw snow in the jacuzzi to cool it off in order not to get 3rd degree burns. Kitchen had most things we needed, the fireplaces weren't working (even though we reached out to the owner to get help with it) but the heater within the home was fine. I wouldn't stay here again, and I do think the owner needs to properly describe this home and let people know that he has someone staying in one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022