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Former Model Home on the Big Thompson River, AC, 1mi to EP & 2mi to RMNP/fishing

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Experience the ultimate Rocky Mountain retreat at Riverbend Lodge, perfectly situated with prime upstream and downstream views of the Big Thompson River. Gather around the gas fireplace in the great room, step out onto a fantastic deck to take in mountain views and river sounds or unwind on a covered patio spotting elk and wildlife.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Former Model Home on the Big Thompson River, AC, 1mi to EP & 2mi to RMNP/fishing

Estes Park Vacation Rental License #6021

This home was a former model home with Builder claimed "best views in the entire development"!!

Riverbend Lodge is perfectly situated with prime upstream and downstream views of the Big Thompson River. Top it all off with the backdrop of Prospect Mountain and a snowcap view of Long's Peak from the deck; and you have the perfect Rocky Mountain retreat.

From Riverbend Lodge it is just a short walk into the Town of Estes Park and an easy 1.5 mile drive to the Beaver Meadows entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park.

The main level great room has a gas fireplace to gather at with river and mountain views all around...no artwork needed on these walls! This is simply the ideal family gathering place with its adjoining fully equipped kitchen and dining room area. Gaze out to take in the perfectly clear Colorado sky, river and mountain views!!

From the great room you can step out to a fantastic deck to enjoy excellent mountain views along with the sights and sounds of the Big Thompson River! Take it all in while enjoying a cup of morning coffee, evening glass of wine, reading a good book or cooking dinner on the gas grill!

The cozy master bedroom en suite is also located on the main level. Open the windows and let the sounds of the Big Thompson lull you to sleep.

A second family room is located in the lower level along with 2 bedrooms (one queen bed and 2 twins) and a full bath. From this level you can walk-out onto the covered patio and spot elk and other wildlife moseying along the Big Thompson River! Or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the view!

A two car attached garage space comes with this rental. There is also a main floor laundry room.

As our guest you will enjoy access to HOA-shared common fishing areas along the Big Thompson river.

Wildlife sightings abound with frequent visits from elk, deer, wild turkeys and even an occasional bobcat.

Need we go on... Riverbend Lodge is perfect in every way... not just another vacation rental but a perfect mountain home!

**The rentals for this home are managed by Mark and Sue Werder (aka Good Neighbor Vacation Rentals) who live just a few miles away and are available to assist you with your stay! **

** The occupancy for this home is 8 total if at least 2 are children or 6 total if all adults. The 8 total includes day guests who must be approved by the manager. No weddings or other group events**

**Our cancellation policy is stated below. If you have any concern that you (or someone traveling with you) will not able to come because of possible future medical reasons (including Covid) and/or for some other reason then we suggest that you take out a trip insurance plan that would cover that potential situation

**This home is located in a Firewise certified community. There is no smoking permitted anywhere in or around this home and/or anywhere on the HOA shared grounds. Absolutely no charcoal grill or campfires permitted.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

-8 total occupants including infants and day guests. No day guests allowed without Manager approval
-No RVs or Trailers allowed (off-loading only)
-No smoking anywhere on HOA property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadbolt lock
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 Registration Number Estes Park License. # 6016

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Prime River Frontage/ac/walk to Town & Close to Rmnp Estes Park

About the neighborhood

Map
Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Trout Haven Fishing Pond - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Stanley Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Himalayan Curry & Kebob - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Estes Park Brewery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Model Home on the Big Thompson River, AC, 1mi to EP & 2mi to RMNP/fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Former Model Home on the Big Thompson River, AC, 1mi to EP & 2mi to RMNP/fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Former Model Home on the Big Thompson River, AC, 1mi to EP & 2mi to RMNP/fishing?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Former Model Home on the Big Thompson River, AC, 1mi to EP & 2mi to RMNP/fishing located?

This family-friendly Estes Park vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Rocky Mountain National Park. The Stanley Hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

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Former Model Home on the Big Thompson River, AC, 1mi to EP & 2mi to RMNP/fishing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

This home was perfect for an extended family vacation. It sits on a beautiful stretch of the river and has plenty of room for sitting in the patio, family dinners, and spreading out inside. The managers are exceptionally helpful and communicative. The walking path along the river is the icing on the cake. Such a wonderful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible house

We loved this cabin! The location is incredible. The house is spacious and clean and has everything you’d need. The hosts are friendly and helpful. We’d love to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

My first thought when seeing the place in person was, "How much do they want for it?" Great spot, quiet, nice view of woods and stream, comfortable, spacious, close to RMN park but also a lot of great places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway from the city

The home is very beautiful. Very scenic location and the view of the river is so peaceful. Kitchen is well stocked with equipment if you choose to stay in for meals. Location is very convenient for checking out town and local restaurants. Extremely close to RMNP as well. Property manager was very kind and gave wonderful recommendations for hikes and restaurants. Hard to leave but we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a fantastic time in an uncertain time!

We arrived in Estes Park with our only concerns being the COVID-19 issues, but the fire had other ideas. We've stayed in rental properties for almost 30 years now, and hands down this property was the best supplied, cleanest, most comfortable home we've ever rented. Sue was FANTASTIC at keeping us updated on the fire's progress, and we were still able to enjoy the area till we left. I've spoken to a friend and we hope to be able to come back again next fall to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

Unbeatable location with perfect views and the home is perfectly stocked.

We have stayed at many homes in Estes Park over the last 25 years. This home is by far one of the nicest and the location (directly on the Big Thompson) is perfect. We saw abundant wildlife including elk, deer and even an eagle. My daughter caught her first trout out of the Big Thompson on this trip and we were a few yards from the back door. The furnishings are very tasteful and the owners have thought of virtually everything a family would need. Whether you are sitting on the back deck or inside on the main floor, you have a beautiful view of the river. With a window open at night, we fell asleep to the sound of the river. Our family would highly recommend this home for families that appreciate being on the river but want to be within walking distance of food/supplies or our favorite coffee house, Coffee on the Rocks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we were looking for!

Our stay at Riverbend Lodge in Estes Park was delightful! Our group was three siblings (all in our 70’s) who were gathering for 5 days to go through thousands of family photos to reminisce and organize the photos for future generations. We grew up in Colorado and wanted to enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of a mountain setting while “working”. This home was everything we hoped for. It was beautifully designed, and we were never without a gorgeous view of the mountains and river. The walking path between the river and the house was perfect for a quick break to enjoy the fresh mountain air. We decided to cook “at home” for most of our meals and found the kitchen to be well stocked with everything we needed. Each of us left feeling that we would enjoy bringing our own families here – the location, proximity to town and to RMNP, and amenities in the house would make it easy to host multiple generations. Matching the perfect “score” for the house, we also felt very fortunate to have Sue as the property manager. She was friendly, helpful, and responsive - both in advance of and during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked kitchen and wonderful being by the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home located on Big Thompson River.Home is well stocked. Kitchen has any and all appliances needed. Furniture is comfortable. Neighborhood is quiet-we saw several elk in front of the home. Sue, the property manager, was communicative and wonderful. She told us about the country market near us which is a gem. Wonderful time in Estes Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TONYA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Must Go!

This property is absolutely everything you see. It is a fantastic location with a beautiful view. We will be back to stay at length. We love this house!! *****
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORI Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect, kitchen had everything we needed and the house was immaculate, the view next to the river was calming. The host answered any question immediately. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin

Cabin was very clean, and excellently maintained. Sue was so helpful and easy to work with. Great location by the river and beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Winter Vacation Home

This home is beautifully furnished and is well equipped with everything you might need. The furniture and beds are very comfortable, and the view along the stream is lovely.The check in and communication were seamless. We absolutely loved it, and we plan to return next winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and management!

The property is perfectly located between downtown and RMNP! It’s also just a short walk to Coffee on the Rocks, which has nice coffee, breakfasts, and lunches.It’s a very cozy and clean, well decorated cabin. We saw deer several times on the river too!Sue was perfect to deal with—super responsive and helpful! Highly recommend this place, especially with children as you can keep them downstairs;)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This property is amazing! Absolutely beautiful views. It had everything we needed to be comfortable and then some. There was space to spread out but also all hang out together. The manager was really responsive and wonderful to work with. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

White Christmas

Great week in Estes Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

This was my very favorite VRBO we have ever stayed in. Exceptionally clean, perfect location, well stocked kitchen. We had Thanksgiving here and had everything you could ever need. It is tough to beat sitting in the great room with a cup of coffee while elk and deer run around the river. We will definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall

We cannot say enough good things about this property and how well it is managed. This was our third stay and we hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite place!

This was our second time staying at this property and we can’t wait to come back. The house itself it great, and the location can’t be beat. A short drive to town and RMNP, and we loved walking down the river path to feed the ducks at the rock shop each evening. There is so much to do close to the house, but we also love sitting on the patio and watching the river and nature around. The host has so many helpful suggestions as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy family tome

Lovely area; just right with a toddler to walk through the woods by the river to the duck pond. Toys were a very welcome addition in the house and the lower floor was a particularly safe environment for children. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Wonderful

My family stayed 5 nights at River Bend. The house was perfect when we arrived and had everything we needed for an extended stay. We sat on the back porch in the evenings and watched the elk and mule deer wander through the neighborhood. This is a great house in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn't Ask For More

My sister and I spent 6 nights at this magnificent house, and it wasn’t enough. Super clean and comfortable, spacious, right on the river, fully-supplied kitchen, convenient to the Park and town (I could go on). The views and grounds are absolutely stunning. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and can’t wait to go back. Hosts Sue and Mark were nothing short of gracious, accommodating and friendly. We highly recommend this property for a memorable vacation. Thanks Sue & Mark!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible property

The property is situated on a river. The large windows provide an amazing view. Wildlife grazed near the river's edge every day. Sue did a terrific job making sure the property was clean and ready for our arrival. This was easily the best house we have ever rented.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home and helpful host

Beautiful facility, very helpful host. Right on the river!!!!!!! Practical and comfortable lodging. Absolutely spectacular backdrop on the river. Well set up kitchen and rooms. (Bring shampoo!!!). Outdoor deck and barbeque were an appreciated adjunct to the trip. We cooked a lot and found the kitchen very useful and well appointed w appliances and cooking utensils. Tv had plenty of apps and was easy to cast to. The host was very nice and readily available. I was very appreciative for their ready help any time I had a question! (This was my very first VRBO!!!) And did I mention, right on the river!!!!!! Loved sitting out on the deck watching the river flow!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Starling H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property in Ideal Location

My family of 4 spent 6 nights at this property for our vacation. The property is well maintained, clean and thoughtfully appointed. The location is very convenient to both town and the park. It is exactly as advertised. We were very comfortable and will definitely plan to return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024