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On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
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Escape to the serene Big Thompson River at CASA RIO VISTA, nestled in a quiet, gated community. Savor morning coffee or happy hour drinks on the spacious deck overlooking the river and enjoy fishing for rainbow trout during summer months.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews

Sleep to the sound of the Big Thompson River just outside your door!

The CASA RIO VISTA is a beautifully appointed and decorated 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home is located right on the Big Thompson River in a quiet private, gated community, Blue Spruce Village. The Big Thompson runs just a few feet away from the back deck. Enjoy your morning coffee or happy hour drinks listening to the rushing river from your wrap around, spacious deck. Open the windows and hear the river all day and night! We stock the river with rainbow trout every 2 weeks around late June to late Aug.

The master bedroom has a king size bed, a bay window overlooking the river and a recently renovated bath. The second master has its own bath and a queen size bed. The third bedroom (a new addition to the home)can be a children's retreat....a built in bunk bed...queen on bottom and XL twin on top. This bedroom also has its own bath. Bedrooms are all upstairs. The downstairs leather sofa opens to a queen size bed.

This home has it all. The kitchen is fully equipped with top quality dishware, cookware and utensils. Outside you'll find a Weber gas grill. The living area has a TV/DVR/stereo, DVD library and games. Our home also has WIFI internet access.

Blue Spruce Village is approximately 5 minutes outside Estes Park and two miles from the entrance to the specular Rocky Mountain National Park. Only one quarter mile from the original entrance to the park, you can walk to a park trail that leads to beautiful Moraine Park. You won't be disappointed!

This is a short-term rental with a maximum night stay of 29 nights. You may not book more than 29 nights.

Here are former guest comments:

'We had such a wonderful time here at Casa Rio Vista! Thanks for such a beautifully decorated and comfortable place for us to spend our vacation. Our kids were calling it 'home' after our first night.' G.S., McKinney Texas

'Most of all, your beautiful home made our 15 hour drive so worth it. We definately plan on coming again and recommending your home for a guaranteed pleasurable stay.' D. G., Ft Worth, Texas

'Thank you for such lovely accommodations. Our windows and doors were always open to hear the rushing waters.' J.W., Omaha Neb.

'What a magical retreat you have here! We still can't get over the fact that just outside the back door is such a wild, beautiful piece of nature in the river. We have spent countless hours sitting on the porch gazing at it, listening to it from our bedrooms and fishing in it (Chloe caught a trout!). It's an amazement we can't get over.' T.S., Austin, Texas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Rules

This is a short-term rental with a maximum night stay of 29 nights. You may not book more than 29 nights.

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 fire extinguisher and 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Beaver Meadows Entrance Station - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪YMCA: Aspen Dining Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Backbone Adventures, and Tiny Town Miniature Golf. Moraine Park Museum and Murphey's Mountain Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joanna r.

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

Great place -we hope to return

was so nice and relaxing and much bigger than i thought it would be. plenty of room for 3 couples and a kid.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Lovely place right in the river

The house was spacious and comfortable and the highlight was having the River right off the back porch to relax after an active morning. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood and close to the park and downtown. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

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

Wonderful Family Getaway!!!

My family and I stay 5 night. We loved sitting out by the river, very relaxing. Having breakfast one morning we had deer standing right outside the window. Great location for entering the city or park. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry P., Plano, Texas

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

Great Location

Great home! Clean, functional and friendly. Back deck, and the views with the river for fishing all added highly to the enjoyment level of this home. Would recommend for couples or families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James S., Leander

Tranquility

What a wonderful place to stay. Can't say enough about the peaceful sounds of the river, overall set up of the unit and personable management (Donna) this home offers. We'd definitely stay here again. Thanks again for having us and look forward to the next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

alexandra w.

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

Riverside home near the park

Nice home very close to RMNP which was wonderful . Loved being next to the river . The managers were very kind and responsive to a couple of small issues that arose.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Misty A.

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

Little piece of paradise

This cabin was just perfect for our family. There are 4 of us and we ended up only using 2 of the bedrooms because of the super cool bunk bed. The back patio was our favorite place to unwind after all our adventures. It was clean, quiet, and had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Peaceful Home, Great Location

This house provided everything our group of six needed. The kitchen was well stocked, the furnishings were comfortable. Sleeping with the windows cracked open and hearing the river was a special treat! The location is really wonderful for accessing some of the most popular RMNP hikes while avoiding the Estes Park traffic. Great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Perfect getaway

We had a fairly tight window to get away for a last minute family vacation. We were very happy with all of it. The property is just as listed. We enjoyed the scenery, the town, park and especially the wild life. The house had everything we needed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

😊

Comfortable home. Great location. Loved being on the river! Our only disappointment was that even though we were there for 3 weeks this year, we were not able to book for next year while we were still staying there as we were told we should be able to do.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherilyn P.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Property was well-maintained and clean. Location is easy to find and quiet. House has everything needed for a comfortable stay including fishing poles. It is amazing being able to walk out the back door and be "at the river". My only recommendation would be to update the in-cabin information sheets to match the emails that are sent. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari P. P.

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

Colorado Home away from Home

This was our 2nd stay within the last year. We love the house! Plenty of indoor and outdoor space in a quiet private neighborhood. Leaving the windows open sleeping to the sound and breeze of the river was awesome. 5 minutes to RMNP and 5 minutes the other direction to town. We love this home! I’m sure we’ll be back for a 3rd stay soon.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

River Relaxation

Really enjoyed this property by the river. It was a wonderful get away for a little r&r! Enjoyed sitting on the deck and hiking at nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Beds were really comfortable, nice living room and kitchen. Nothing wrong with this place at all. Owner might want to take a look at the shampoo dispenser in kids room we left dispenser in bathroom! Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

craig & carla c.

Quick Vaca to CO

You can't find a nicer, cleaner, neater, well appointed place to relax & listen to the river, which is a mere few feet from the porch. It had everything we needed & more. Awesome! Beds were fantastic. The home was well stocked. Couldn't be happier with this choice. Craig
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

A River Runs Through It!!!

Our SECOND time here, and great again!!! Very clean, well- equipped property in a beautiful and quiet area. LOVED sitting on the porch, watching and listening to the river moving by right outside our door, enjoying coffee in the morning and wine with appetizers in the evening- followed by the gentle murmur of the water creating very restful sleep!. It was SO enjoyable- that we changed our plans to go out for dinner a few nights, and had EVERY evening here instead!!! Each bedroom had its own full bath, and while it was only the two of us, it would be great for 3 couples, or a family with kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The Perfect Location

There are so many positives about this beautiful home. The best part is the view!!! We woke up every morning and had coffee sitting on the porch that overlooks the river. The kitchen is fully stocked and very clean. All the rooms are upstairs and they each have their own bathroom. The downstairs couch pulls out into a bed as well. We loved having all the windows open and listening to the river all day and night. This home is also very close to Estes Park downtown and the Rocky Mountain National Park. There's so much to do. We did the Mountain Coaster, The Stanley hotel and lots of shopping. We couldn't get entry tickets into the park before we got to Estes Park because they were sold out, but the park opens up at 2:00 to all guests, so we were able to drive in and made it to the Alpine Overlook at the top. It's a must see. Lots of wildlife. If you are looking for the perfect house in the perfect location, this is the house for you!! The management company is very responsive and friendly. Don't look any further, this is the house for all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Family Trip to RMNP

Location was perfect. Saw herd of elk who hung around the property one morning. Very easy to get to RMNP. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaynell T.

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

Everything was perfect. Loved the location and having easy access to park, and town.

We were there for 7 days, and truly had a wonderful time.The house was equip with everything we needed, and was very clean and it was perfect for our family of six.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim B.

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

END

NICE END OF ROAD FOR WILDLIFE, NO TRAFFIC
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty A.

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

Mountain Paradise

This is our second stay at this cabin. We absolutely love it! It's kept clean, it has the best views, and the wildlife comes right up into the yard. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hal F.

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

Fantastic

Wonderful place by the review. We certainly plan to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Wonderful house and setting

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay— great location and the house worked well for a family group of six adults. Kitchen is well equipped for cooking some meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Necia H.

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

Friend Vacation

We had the best time here.. Hearing the river right outside was so amazing and we miss it so much since being back home in Texas. The house was just perfect, clean, well stocked and in the perfect location for everything we wanted to do. The entry to the National Park is super close and close to downtown Estes Park. The management team is very helpful and very responsive. We have saved this house in our favs to stay again when we plan another vacation to Estes Park. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

Perfect place for RMNP and Estes

Perfect place to stay near the entrance to RMNP. Loved it. Great place on the river
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Year 6 was great!

Walking in the door was like coming home. The new Weber BBQ was a nice addition. Back deck and patio needed cleaning, but the river and inside was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023