Perfect vacation home

Amanda F. ()
Review submitted: February 26, 2013   Date of arrival: February 23, 2013

This home is not only beautiful but very comfortable. It has an amazing view and we loved having our coffee and looking out of the big windows at all the beautiful scenery. We even spotted a moose in the snow!

The home itself is full of everything you will need. Every time I thought "Oh I forgot...." I opened a cabinet and there it was! They have thought of everything! There was tons of room for the entire family including kids.

For all you fisherman out there, my husband caught a 36" lake trout!! The fishing in the area is second to none. Tons of outdoor sports and things to do. We can't wait to come back in the summer!!

Thanks for the wonderful memories and the beautiful home.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, romantic getaway

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lakewood at the lake

CJ (lakewood,co)
Review submitted: February 15, 2013   Date of arrival: February 12, 2013

We have stayed many places the past 15 years in the grandlake as well as winterpark area. By far this has been the best all around accomadations we have experienced. Great veiw,close to the lake and everything you need is here at the cabin.Looking forward to coming back this summer with our canoe.Really special being here. Thanks Roger!! It was everything you said it was.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Ice Fishing!!

andrea c. ()
Review submitted: February 5, 2013   Date of arrival: January 17, 2013

Went up ice fiching with a large group and this house was perfect. Plenty of room in the house for people to lounge around. It was very nice to have the large driveway, had alot of room to park and turn around trailers. Will definitely call next year to reserve again for our ice fishing trip.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers

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Mountain retreat

Bart (Colorado Springs)
Review submitted: January 25, 2013   Date of arrival: January 17, 2013

Nicely decorated home with beautiful views. Easy to find. Well equipped IE: towels,blankets, furnishing, pillows, all the kitchen gadgets you could need. Very roomy and plenty of parking. Roger was very easy to work with. I am looking forward to returning soon.

Recommended for: pet-friendly

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Christmas 2012

JB (Nebraska)
Review submitted: January 2, 2013   Date of arrival: December 21, 2012

We stayed here December 21st through Dec 25th 2012 with our adult children for a family Christmas and snowmobiling trip, had a great time. It snowed a little each day and the snowmobiling was amazing. The cabin is very nice and clean and has everything you will need to be very comfortable. The owner was wonderful to work with and we will be back again for sure. Thanks Roger!

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Terrific house.

L.J. (Denver)
Review submitted: October 29, 2012   Date of arrival: October 26, 2012

This place is great. We rented this house for 4 couples for the weekend and it was perfect. Beautiful views, quiet, comfortable beds, good decor, and a well stocked kitchen with everything you need. A really nice house in a picturesque part of Colorado. Much better than your average vacation rental.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing

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9-24-12

sailboy (Palm Desert, CA)
Review submitted: September 26, 2012   Date of arrival: September 21, 2012

great place, with very friendly management. The place was ver well furnished and comfortable.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, sight seeing

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Awesome

Dorilou (Buffalo)
Review submitted: September 16, 2012   Date of arrival: July 19, 2012

Stayed for a family reunion this past July and could not have asked for more. Perfect accommodations, there wasn't anything we needed that wasn't provided. Owner went over and beyond. We had perfect weather and loved the access to to park, lake & town.

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We All Loved It!

gstar (Arvada, Colorado, United States)
Review submitted: September 1, 2012   Date of arrival: August 27, 2012

My family has been gathering in Grand Lake Area for the past 25 years, staying in various cabins and mountain homes, and I must say this beautiful home was one of the best that we have experienced. The home is one of the best furnished homes, everything was at our fingertips. The owner was very attentive to us in case we needed anything. The views of Shadow Mountain Lake are grand. Loved the wrap around porch where we spent most of our time. Would definitely recommend this home for your next stay.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Fantastic House and Owner!!!!

Leona (Oklahoma)
Review submitted: August 28, 2012   Date of arrival: July 28, 2012

I had not utilized VRBO previously and the owner made it very easy and was very easy to wrok with. We had been to Grand Lake previously and wanted to return with our children and grandchildren to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
When you see pictures of a rental property, you're never sure how old the pics are or if they are accurate. In this case they absolutely are. This house is everything and more! We loved the house (it felt like home). We loved the view (it felt like vacation)!
We truly enjoyed the house, the location, the beauty and thank you Roger for making your house our home for a week!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Amazing home away from home!

Jan (Florissant, CO)
Review submitted: August 26, 2012   Date of arrival: August 17, 2012

We had a family and friend get-together and we had a blast! The home was wonderfully stocked, beautifully appointed, and conducive to relaxation and sightseeing. We claimed the master bedroom by seniority and were wonderfully surprised at the exceptional roominess and features. It was great to feel as if we were in a comfortable and familiar place.
I haven't taken naps in a long time, but managed to take the time for one while on this break. I regret we didn't get to meet Roger, but all of our dealings with him have been very accomodating and professionally handled. We decided we want to have a week there next year and get out to see even more of that breathtaking area. Perhaps we'll see the mythical moose (or meese) next time. Thanks, Roger!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Our mountain family reunion in Grand Lake Colorado

Florida Flatlanders (United States)
Review submitted: August 22, 2012   Date of arrival: August 12, 2012

Our family found this property to be everything we needed and more. Situated so close to Rocky Mountain National Park allowed some of our group to do some serious rock climbing in the park, for all of us to hike the trails and to see some awesome wild life, and even go horse back riding. We photographed a mama deer with two fawns, cute chipmunks, foxes, and moose, 5 in all within a one mile radius of the house. Very cool! Everything in the house was well maintained, comfortable and in fine working order. We enjoyed the porches and the horse shoes and the views. There were plenty of supplies for cooking and grilling which we used alot. We brought along some DVD's to watch in the evenings, and everyone slept comfortably. Roger called to make sure we found everything to our satisfaction, very thoughtful. We ate a couple of meals in town, pizza one night, and good food and live music at a place on Marina Dr. which I can't remember the name of right now. All in all, it was a wonderful trip to the mountains, a comfy and beautiful location and I would recommend this property to my friends.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Wonderful

M2 (Maryland)
Review submitted: August 21, 2012   Date of arrival: July 22, 2012

I loved the place. It was very nice with a great view of the lake and mountains. i would recommend it to any and everyone.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Great place

Up from the city (Centennial, CO)
Review submitted: August 19, 2012   Date of arrival: July 18, 2012

Great place for family or group gatherings! Open concept kitchen/dining/living areas makes it great for socializing (but downstairs den offers a little separation if kids want to watch TV or play games). Close to Grand Lake and easy to get to Rocky Mountain for hiking or sightseeing. We have stayed here several times. More like a very nice house than a "cabin".

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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B & K's Get Away

Bob (San Diego)
Review submitted: August 18, 2012   Date of arrival: July 9, 2012

We had a wonderful reunion with family and friends and truly enjoyed this charming gold nugget of a getaway. It was clean and comfortable with all the amenities to cook nice meals and relax inside or out. The town restaurants, shops and locals were wonderful on the days we spoiled ourselves. Amazingly, a moose passed by while we were sipping an early morning brew. It was fun hiking Adams Falls, an easy beautiful trail. Also recommend cruising the lakes on a pontoon boat...plenty to do. Can't wait to return to explore more...hope no one takes our slot !!!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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B & J

B & J (Agra, KS)
Review submitted: August 11, 2012   Date of arrival: August 7, 2012

A GREAT place to stay. Our entire family 6 adults and 4 children had a wonderful time at the house. Such a beautiful setting with the mountains and lake. Saw an elk, enjoyed the chipmunks, and the hummingbirds. This house was complete in everyway. Very well equiped, clean and a nice home atmosphere. The kitchen was stocked with nice appliances, and anything we needed. The house is beautifully decorated. There is even outside toys for the kids.
Roger is excellent to do business with, answered any questions we had. Very helpful and gracious. We would highly recommend this house to everyone. All of our family truly loved this time together. Great to be together---but still space to have privacy. In the evenings we sat in the living room and watched the Olympics. Could always see the mountains and the lake and enjoy hearing the hummingbirds.
We went to Rocky Mountain National Park, white water rafting, miniature golf and hiked up to Adams Falls.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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Exceeded our Expectations

John (Austin TX)
Review submitted: July 24, 2012   Date of arrival: July 16, 2012

What an incredible place. The views are amazing, the location is great. Quiet neighborhood. Saw a big elk walk right into the yard and stop to eat. Everything is clean and in great condition. The owner went out of his way to ensure everything was perfect. Will be back again next summer and will do everything we can to stay here!

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Great for the whole family!

Gin (Portland, OR area)
Review submitted: June 15, 2012   Date of arrival: June 8, 2012

The house met all my expectations. Good linen and kitchen supply. We celebrated my dad's 70th Bday. Ages ranged 3 to 70. The house and town were great for us. We met the friendly moose who just lingered in the yard munching and striking a photogenic pose now and then. He was there for hours. A sly fox revealed himself just often enough to keep us interested. A chipmunk made daily appearances. An elk was discovered about a block away on an evening walk. We watched him graze for about 20 minutes so near to us it seemed impossible. The lake was constantly littered with geese and huge pelicans. I can only imagine what we would have seen had we been at the house more! The town is close enough to visit often and offers just the right amount of activities; plenty to do without traffic congestion or real crowds. So close to RMNP! Hiking is plentiful but I recommend walking up the hill from the house to the ridge and taking in that view of a lush young Colorado River valley. Before the vacation I was a little concerned that the house was too much in a neighborhood but it feels very private and the neighbors are never obtrusive. Our only issue was that thin thin air! Wow.......elevation changes everything!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Our Most Relaxing Vacation Ever!

Traveling Family (St. Louis, MO)
Review submitted: June 4, 2012   Date of arrival: May 27, 2012

Our family of four had a fantastic vacation in Grand Lake, and Roger's house was a perfect place to stay. The location could not have been better. It was close to town and to Rocky Mountain National Park, and yet was far enough away that we felt blissfully protected from any hordes of people. My husband rode his bike from the house up Trail Ridge Road several times, and we had a lovely drive into Estes Park as well. However, when we left Estes Park, we all felt that though it was a very nice place to visit, we were glad we weren't staying there. The relative solitude of Grand Lake suited us much better. And late spring was a perfect time to be there. We saw lots of wildlife in the park, including a baby moose frolicking around its mother, and a baby elk which had just been born and was still damp!

Overall, we highly recommend this property, and found Roger to be a gracious host. The location really is perfect, and the house is beautiful. Plus, our kids enjoyed not having to share a bedroom, and although we were happy to spend time together, it was nice to have enough space that we could all have a bit of alone time, too! If we return to Grand Lake, we will definitely be seeing if this house is available.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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WONDERFUL STAY

jay e. ()
Review submitted: June 1, 2012   Date of arrival: May 24, 2012

We stayed here over a Memorial Day weekend and could not have been more impressed.....with everything. The house (and we have stayed at other "cabins" at Grand Lake that are nothing like this) is beautifully furnished and has every possible utensil/pan/cooking gadget/TV etc. etc. that you could even need. The bedding was very comfortable and the views; SPECTACULAR! Roger, the owner, could not have been more gracious and hospitable. We will most certainly stay here again and could not recommend this experience more highly.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Merwyn L & his group

Mer L. ()
Review submitted: March 15, 2012   Date of arrival: March 3, 2012

Our group of 7 had a great time in your beauiful area of Grand Lake. Your home was extremely comfortable and very well equiped. We could not have asked for any more. The overlook of Shadow Mt. Lake was very beautiful and provide great access for us to snowmobile to Grand Lake to access the trails to get up on top.
Loved your spot light over the grill on the deck. It may it extremely easy to do all the steak made to order for each of the guys.
Thanks again for allowing us to stay is your very nice place.

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Perfect Christmas!

Review submitted: February 26, 2012   Date of arrival: December 20, 2011

We had a perfect Christmas vacation at your house. The outdoor Christmas lights and Christmas were an excellent surprise! Then we entered and just loved the indoor Christmas tree and decorations. Thanks for making our stay extra festive and a vacation we will always remember. There was plenty of room for our three families. The fireplaces make it real cozy. We'll be back sometime in the summer months. Great area!

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Great for the grandkids!

Review submitted: February 24, 2012   Date of arrival: July 17, 2011

We had a wonderful time in your beautiful house, so nicely decorated. It was great for the grandkids, plenty of room. The views are amazing and we saw moose and elk everyday. We will be back, hopefully for a week next time.

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Plenty big enough for 10 of us

Review submitted: February 24, 2012   Date of arrival: July 14, 2011

Thank you for letting us rent your beautiful house. It was plenty big enough for all 10 of us. We enjoyed your wonderful "woodsy" decor. It was a thril for us to look out the windows and see elk, fox and moose walking down the road and eating in the yards. We had wonderful weather all week. The National Park was beautiful.

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3rd time staying at the house

Review submitted: February 24, 2012   Date of arrival: November 15, 2010

This is our third time staying at your beautiful, comfortable cabin. We had a wonderful time, its always hard to leave... The boys got some snowmobiling in, the kids skied at Sol Vista and there was even a moose sitting downtown! Thanks for keeping the place so nice. We will surely be back again.

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Welcoming energy

Review submitted: February 24, 2012   Date of arrival: August 21, 2011

Your home is beautiful! It has welcoming energy. We had a great time exploring the area. No moose sightings - maybe next time!
Thanks again!

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Kitchen well stocked

Review submitted: February 24, 2012   Date of arrival: September 3, 2011

Thank you so much for a pleasant stay. We appreciated the fact that the kitchen was so well stocked. Thanks also for allowing us to bring the dogs!

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Five Elk Bulls in the Driveway

Review submitted: February 24, 2012   Date of arrival: August 10, 2011

This was our first time in Colorado ever. Your cabin location was perfect for our exploring the park & nearby towns. Everybody had there own space here & yet the living room is so nice we spent most our time there enjoying the scenery. Thank you for keeping everything so well maintained stocked. Anything I forgot to pack, I found here. Compliments also to your cleaning crew. We particularly enjoyed all the wildlife, especially the 5 bull Elk eat in the yard. Thanks for your generous hospitality.

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Amazing views

Review submitted: February 24, 2012   Date of arrival: August 5, 2011

What a beautiful cabin! The views area absolutely amazing and the house was fully stocked with everything we needed - just like home! Thanks Roger - we'll be back next year!

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Hospitality and Planning

Review submitted: February 23, 2012   Date of arrival: July 30, 2011

Wonderful place, beautiful views, fine accomodations! We made several trips to RMNP, hiking, fishing & plenty of eating and drinking. Thank you so much for your hospitality and planning.

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Cozy mountain home

Review submitted: February 23, 2012   Date of arrival: July 20, 2011

Thank you for letting us stay in your cozy comfortable mountain home. We enjoyed fishing, boating and seeing several moose right on the shore of Shadow Mountain Lake in the evening, a fox in the back yard and over 100 elk in Rocky Mountain National Park. We had all the necessities and comforts of home. Thanks again for a great time!

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Great Place

Review submitted: February 23, 2012   Date of arrival: July 24, 2011

What a GREAT place & so perfect for what we needed! Fished, boated, 4-wheeled, hiked and ENJOYED. Will be back next year. Kids said this was our next "Lake Powell", but cooler!!
Thank you!

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So Clean!

Review submitted: February 23, 2012   Date of arrival: July 20, 2011

Thank you for a wonderful stay! Our family enjoyed so much - So - clean!! Hope to stay here again!

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New Year's at the cabin

dk (Denver)
Review submitted: January 5, 2012   Date of arrival: December 28, 2011

We stayed in the cabin to ring in the new year of 2012 and had a great time. We very comfortably fit 9 + a dog in the cabin and the location was great. The cabin was very clean, there was plenty of bathroom space and our only complaint is that we didn't see any animals in the yard! :)

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Breathtaking

Heather (Denver, co.)
Review submitted: October 25, 2011   Date of arrival: October 21, 2011

Breathtaking inside and out! Gorgeous views of the lake and mountains. Super clean and beautiful interior. We were highly impressed with how well stocked and prepared this cabin is. It is thoughtfully prepared with so many things to entertain a family and more than enough necessities for cooking and so forth. It is spacious and comfortable. Four adults and 7 children ranging in ages were more than comfortable. By far, the best vacation rental we have stayed in. We will be back!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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A great time at Grand Lake

Dan (St. Louis, Missouri)
Review submitted: September 27, 2011   Date of arrival: September 12, 2011

Four adult family members stayed here the week of September 12, 2011. We could not get over how well equipped this home was. The listing description did not do justice to the home itself, the views and the proximity to so much natural beauty. The owner was extremely accomodating when we had to postpone our vacation from May to September, even though he was unable to rent out the property on our originally scheduled week. This home had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable. We always enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park, and the views from the historic lodge overlooking the lakes while enjoying a sumptuous breakfast buffet is not to be missed. Check out Adams Falls in Grand Lake and the shopping both there and in Estes Park.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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A charming home in a convenient location

Carrie (Illinois)
Review submitted: August 20, 2011   Date of arrival: August 10, 2011

Our family stayed in this cabin for a week in August. The location was very convenient--not too close to the crowds in town but only a two minute drive to Grand Lake and about a five minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. We had five adults and two small children in our group; everybody had enough space and privacy, while the living room, kitchen, and downstairs den served as comfortable and spacious gathering places. Of all the cabins we have rented in the past, this was the best equipped with everything from dishwashing soap to extra pillows and blankets. If there was something I forgot to pack (i.e., body lotion, night lights), chances are we could find it generously stocked in the cabin. We enjoyed watching hummingbirds, a fox, and many elk in the yard and we found moose and more elk in the park. Watching the moon rise over Shadow Mountain is an almost mystical experience. Roger was a very attentive host. He was quick to respond to all my email inquiries, provided thorough instructions, and checked in with us after our arrival. I felt that this home was a very good value.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Shadow Mountain Lake Cabin

Kristen (Lilttleton, CO)
Review submitted: August 16, 2011   Date of arrival: August 8, 2011

This was our first experience at renting a home for a family reunion. This home was perfect for a large group of 11 including grandchildren ranging in ages from 2 to 15 years. The cabin was magnificent - so welcoming, comfortable, well appointed, and the views of Shadow Lake and the mountains were breathtaking. Grand Lake was only minutes away and the close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park was perfect for day trips, animal watching and hiking. Arrangements for renting were handled very efficiently and pleasantly by the owner. Our stay was perfect and we are anxious to return. Thank you for magnificent memories.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, sight seeing

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Perfect getaway

vick (Parker, CO)
Review submitted: July 19, 2011   Date of arrival: July 14, 2011

This is a perfect mountain get away. I would recommend this place over and over again. Our grandchildren enjoyed every minute of it, there was plenty of room for our whole family. We enjoyed watching the moose and the elk and the view was amazing.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet-friendly

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Home Sweet Home

Sunshine Daydreams (Far and Wide)
Review submitted: July 12, 2011   Date of arrival: June 24, 2011

We came to you from far and wide. A gathering of friends to say goodbye.You opened your home to all who came.We enjoyed ourselves. We sang and prayed. These memories will last for years to come. We hope to return and relive the fun.So we say farewell as we return to our homes. Hearts full of joy and never alone. Leaving a friend to keep memories alive. O'ways in our hearts is where you'll find...The love we share with Ger in mind. Until we meet again..... Sunshine Daydreams

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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RAMblings from Colorado State University

RAMblings (Fort Collins, CO)
Review submitted: April 18, 2011   Date of arrival: March 25, 2011

The RAMblings are CSU's premier a cappella group. We were lucky enough to be able to use the cabin for our semester retreat. The place is incredibly cozy and a great place to spend time with friends- even fifteen of us! We were able to relax and learn all of our music, all while enjoying plenty of room; including each of us having our own place to sleep. Roger is very easy to work with and offers a fantastic getaway!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great place to unwind!!

Glenner (Vancouver, WA) (Vancouver, WA)
Review submitted: March 1, 2011   Date of arrival: February 24, 2011

Just a fantastic place to unwind and get back to nature and the best of what CO has to offer. Can't wait to get back!!!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, girls getaway, sight seeing

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Visit

EZ (Jerzy Shore)
Review submitted: February 10, 2011   Date of arrival: February 9, 2011

I am personally very excited to stay in this cabin next year ! Everything I've heard sounds incredible.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Immerse yourself in the great outdoors

Cindy Lou (New York City)
Review submitted: January 30, 2011   Date of arrival: November 22, 2010

What a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors, appreciating the beauty of the lake and the mountains year round. Kitchen is well equipped and the place is very comfortable and clean. The area is great with plenty to do! Can't wait to go back.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Very Family Oriented

Family Guy (Key Largo Fl)
Review submitted: January 21, 2011   Date of arrival: January 1, 2011

We had a great time and the kids had a family room of there own with there own tv. It was clean and very updated with a well stocked kitchen and washer and dryer

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Love It!

Lauralee (Westminster, CO)
Review submitted: January 17, 2011   Date of arrival: January 7, 2011

We just came back from our winter getaway at this cabin. It was perfect for our mini family reunion. We had 6 adults two children and our dog. There was more space than we needed. We played games at the large table while enjoying a warm fire. The kids had plenty to do with the games and books there. The location was close to everything we needed. I would HIGHLY recommend getting away at this peaceful beautifully decorated cabin.

Thanks Roger...Can't wait to schedule our summer getaway. We will most certainly return.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great views and lots to do in Grand Lake

Sue (Denver)
Review submitted: January 17, 2011   Date of arrival: August 2, 2010

We went fishing, hiking, boating and had a great time! The shopping and resturants in Grand Lake are great! Very friendly town.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great get-a-way close to the front range

arden1 (Boulder)
Review submitted: January 17, 2011   Date of arrival: December 17, 2010

Geat launch point for any mountain activity or just wanting to sit and enjoy nature right outside the door. It is also supplied with all of the "daily use" items that you ccould ask for. I've stayed in many places and this one ranks at the top!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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PEACEFUL

COLE (COLORADO)
Review submitted: January 17, 2011   Date of arrival: August 13, 2010

GREAT PLACE, GREAT VIEWS. OUR FAMILY INJOYED OUR STAY,PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ALL OF US.GOOD LOCATION TO TOWN.WE ENJOYED THE SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Wilderness experience with the comforts of home

Bob (San Diego)
Review submitted: November 14, 2010   Date of arrival: November 11, 2010

A truly great escape with all the conveniences and comforts of home. Perched on a hill with a panoramic view of the lake, and mountains, this beautifully decorated villa is spacious and clean with plenty of parking. Just a few minutes from town, and a short walk to the lake, one feels immerced in the rockies with a quiet sence of privacy. Clearly a great value, we hope to return this winter to ski, or next year to hike. Thanks Again !!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Repeat Visit

Scotty R (Phoenix, Arizona)
Review submitted: November 14, 2010   Date of arrival: November 4, 2010

Roger,

I used your property twice this year so far. The first time in September and enjoyed it so much again in November to see the snow. The views of the lake, convenience to town, Ski slopes, and the comfort of your home will keep me coming back based on your availability.

You may several choices of places rent in Grand Lake, but this property is worth checking out.

Thank you

Scotty R
Phoenix, AZ

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Great place!

Trev (Littleton. CO)
Review submitted: October 23, 2010   Date of arrival: October 15, 2010

The accommodations were great and it has all the amenities. Great view of Shadow Mountain Lake. I have already reserved a weekend for next summer!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Wonderful place

Linda (Morrison, CO)
Review submitted: October 13, 2010   Date of arrival: September 24, 2010

We spent 3 days the last weekend in September. The house was great! It is clean and had everything we could need or want and Roger even allowed the dog! Our weekend was peaceful and relaxing. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and enjoying the beautiful leaves and, at night, the moon shining across the lake. We didn't see any wildlife on the property, but did see moose and elk in the Park. It is a wonderful place and we hope to go back again. (and, by the way, we received our refunded deposit very quickly which I appriciated as well!)

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great Fun

Dave C (Sarasota, CO)
Review submitted: October 4, 2010   Date of arrival: October 1, 2010

We spent a great week at this beautiful cabin... so well equipped our famly enjoyed the experence enough that we want to come back next year or sooner. The up stairs is very open... great for the large group with a nice gas fireplace, large TV and portable bar with cutting boards making serving drinks or food prep a breese. The down stairs family room is cozy...(with a gas fireplace and another Satellite TV/radio) it is a great second gathering place for the kids and adults... Our cook in the family really enjoyed the large Weber Gas Grill on the patio. Great wildlife!... Nice outdoor (and indoor) lighting options too! The binders on the area...restaurants...hikes... and "things to do" was very helpful also.
Thanks for everything Roger...we'll be back.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Fantastic time in this attractive and spacious cabin.

davidt (san diego)
Review submitted: September 14, 2010   Date of arrival: September 1, 2010

We had a great time at this property. The cabin was very spacious, with enough living zones throughout the place that it comfortably held about 13 or so people without making us feel cramped. Overall the cabin was very well stocked with cooking supplies that allowed to cook for large groups each night. The cabin is very well maintained, well decorated, and comes with good amenities (gas grill, washer dryer, huge porch, large flat screen in living room).

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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family vacation

Leslie (Dallas, Tx)
Review submitted: August 7, 2010   Date of arrival: July 11, 2010

This house was perfect for our getaway with family members. The house is very roomy and clean (just as the pictures show). We loved being able to look out at the lake. The town of Grand Lake is adorable with many fun shops. We rented a pontoon boat and enjoyed both lakes. We saw many elk and moose by the National Park. The home is very convenient to the lakes, town and the National Park. All are only 5-10 min. away. Really enjoyed the area and the owners returned our deposit very quickly. My only small complaint would be that we ran out of hot water for showers. Wasn't a big deal, we managed just fine.

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Perfect home away from home

JT (Kansas City area)
Review submitted: July 19, 2010   Date of arrival: July 5, 2010

Enjoyed a week in Grand Lake this summer while staying at this lovely home. We were all pleasantly surprised at how clean the house was from top to bottom. It was very accommodating, and it seemed as if they had thought of everything (pots & pans for cooking, satellite TV, warm fireplace, spices, laundry detergent, shampoo, even horseshoes!!!!). We loved waking up to the views of the lake and the clouds/fog rolling over the mountains. The quaint town of Grand Lake is only a couple of minutes away, and there is nearly every summer activity you can think of a very short distance away.

Dealing with the owner was super easy and pleasant, and we would not hesitate to recommend this property to a friend, and we will definitely stay here again. Thanks for helping to make our vacation a memorable one!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Wonderful 4th of July vacation

Shari (Broomfield, Colorado)
Review submitted: July 16, 2010   Date of arrival: July 1, 2010

This is a beautiful home and very comfortable. Everything is well maintained and the kitchen is well stocked with cookware, dinnerware and utensils even for a lot of people. We really enjoyed the wrap around deck and were able to see the town's fireworks display from it. We had a wonderful vacation and I would recommend this home and this place for a nice, relaxing, get away from it all experience!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Beautiful family getaway

Happy Campers (Centennial, CO)
Review submitted: June 30, 2010   Date of arrival: June 11, 2010

Three generations spent a wonderful 3 days together at this home. We had rain, snow, sunshine, fog - everything! The views were spectacular watching the weather passing through the area. The home is well maintained, well equipped, and perfect for multiple families with so much space. Everyone fought for their chance to sit in the recliner with the perfect view. If you got up to get a drink, you lost your space! Grand Lake is a beautiful area with lots to do - we went to the Art Fest, the theatre company, fishing, and shopping. We'll be back!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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Relaxing family retreat

Moose magnet (Lafayette,Co)
Review submitted: May 24, 2010   Date of arrival: May 21, 2010

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay this past week end.The views are spectacular.The home is very warm & comfortable & Kim has it stocked with everything you could possibly need.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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The Denver Tribe (Denver, CO)
Review submitted: March 3, 2010   Date of arrival: March 3, 2010

What a great place! Loved the location and the memories afforded within your comfortable home. A bunch of old friends getting together in a beautiful place was just what we needed. Will definitely be back. P.S. Thanks for having coffee filters, spices, every utensil imaginable, etc. That was a big help!

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Amy201 (Golden, CO)
Review submitted: January 7, 2010   Date of arrival: January 7, 2010

Kim - Cannot thank you enough for giving us
family memories that will last a lifetime. Our week
between Christmas and New Year's could not have
been more fun. The house was beautifully
decorated for Christmas. And everything was
surprisingly toddler-proof! The kids enjoyed
sledding and ice skating in town and the adults
loved the shopping and restaurants. We can't wait
to come back in the summer.

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VRBORORG262918 (Estes Park, CO)
Review submitted: December 7, 2009   Date of arrival: December 7, 2009

Your home was perfect for our Thanksgiving weekend
-- it afforded great comfort for the six of us. We
loved the decor and views from the windows. Hope to
come back again another year

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G. Papini (Louisville, CO)
Review submitted: October 31, 2009   Date of arrival: October 31, 2009

We just had an excellent weekend at your beautiful house in Grand Lake. The views of Shadow Mountain Lake and mountain ranges were awesome. Easy access just a couple of blocks off the paved highway, as advertised. The two gas fireplaces make the home warm and cozy. The place was very clean and the patio was warm and sunny. Kitchen very well stocked. Even got to see a moose in the yard!

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Steffanie Lueck-Mathiowdis (Aurora, Colorado)
Review submitted: October 31, 2009   Date of arrival: October 31, 2009

Love this cabin! The master suite is perfect for a honeymoon get-away! The views are spectacular and the weather was perfect. I love coming here .... just to relax. Thank You for sharing your cabin with us! We will definitely be back! LOVE IT!!

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Jennifer280 (Merrill, WI)
Review submitted: October 31, 2009   Date of arrival: October 31, 2009

Best place I have ever stayed! The views were gorgeous and the owners were wonderful. Feels like your right in the wilderness. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay and enjoy the views!

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Dave Kavan & family (Omaha, NE)
Review submitted: August 8, 2009   Date of arrival: August 8, 2009

The cabin was fantastic. Beautifully deocorated,well stocked kitchen with every amenity imaginable, plenty of towels, TVs for everyone and hummingbirds galore. We weren't fortunate enough to see the moose or elk but the scenery was gorgeous. We loved the hummingbirds. We have stayed and camped near Grand Lake several times in the past and wanted to stay where there was room for us and our son and daughter in law and 2 precious grand children. They loved all the decorative bears and the moose in the window. We would definitely like to stay there again, maybe in the fall. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!

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Brett Wolfe (Waukee, Ia)
Review submitted: February 21, 2009   Date of arrival: February 21, 2009

Thank you so much! We had a fantastic stay. The house worked out great! With 3 families, it was very nice to have the room to spread out. The snowmobiling was top notch! If your looking for a place to stay, no need to look further! Kim is very easy to work with. We will be staying here again next year!

Thank you,
The Wolfe's

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Lydia5 (Denver)
Review submitted: January 26, 2009   Date of arrival: January 26, 2009

We just stayed in your lovely home over the weekend. All the great touches and the well stocked home made it a memorable experience for all of us. We had had three families with us and a dog. We woke up to a foot of snow on Sunday morning and it was a beautiful winter wonderland. Thank you allowing us to stay in your home. We will be back.

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Sara Campbell1 (Rockwall, TX)
Review submitted: April 14, 2008   Date of arrival: April 14, 2008

Thank you, Thank you, thank you for a wonderful mountain retreat for our family vacation. My family came from Iowa and Illinois to meet us for "Spring Break". We had 6 adults and 6 little kids and we could not have had a better time. The place is amazing and my boys especially enjoyed sledding and building snowforts. The Rettig's are wonderful hosts, though you never meet them, you can just feel what great people they are by how welcome they make you feel in their mountain home. We would love to make a trip back in the summer for the wonderful view of the (thawed) lake, as well as the moose we din't get the chance to see! Thanks again!

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tony37 (golden co usa)
Review submitted: September 25, 2007   Date of arrival: September 25, 2007

awesome in every way-exceptionally clean and decorated

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Dave & Nance (-)
Review submitted: September 16, 2007   Date of arrival: September 16, 2007

Kim & Roger, We really enjoyed our 10 days at your cabin,from the views, the town the wild life and the quite nights. The parking,the complete cabin rooms, kitchen, living room TV's and the sleepings arangments are 5 Star. Can't waite untail we return again. Thanks again, Nance & Dave

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Dave and Dionna (-)
Review submitted: August 29, 2007   Date of arrival: August 29, 2007

We had a great time and plan to stay again soon. We love the location and the great views! Very romantic.

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John219 (Spartanburg, SC)
Review submitted: August 29, 2007   Date of arrival: August 29, 2007

What a nice place to stay for a vacation or weekend. It has really great views of the mountains and what a great lake it sit on. The inside is tastefully decorated and is very clean and homey. I wish I could enjoy it more often. Just wonderful!!

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VRBORORG103981 (arvada, co)
Review submitted: August 28, 2007   Date of arrival: August 28, 2007

Awesome place! We really enjoyed the views off the deck. The cabin is beautifully decorated and well accommodated for families. It was a huge bonus seeing all the wild life. We look forward to our next visit to Grand Lake, and of course, your cabin!

The Zigich Family

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Peter Torbert (Denver, North Carolina)
Review submitted: August 17, 2007   Date of arrival: August 17, 2007

We live in the Denver of the East outside of Charlotte on Lake Norman. So with that Lake/Cabin life in mind I would have to rate this vacation spot as one of the Most Beautiful that we have been. The location is perfect and the views are awesome. The cabin has everthing you need and is very clean and beautifully decorated.The cabin is just outside of town so you have easy access to all of your needs yet your still in the mountains and you can keep your own privacy. Thanks for sharing your treasure with me and my family we will be sure to pass the word and look forward to the opportunity to vacation there again in the future.
The Torbert's

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Mary Mann (Hastings Nebraska)
Review submitted: August 13, 2007   Date of arrival: August 13, 2007

Kim, We so enjoyed our stay at your house. We thought everything was so nice last year but the new fireplaces and paint job just added so much. We again felt so comfortable and all your personal touches made it feel like home!! Thank you for sharing your home with us. Bill, Mary, & Natasha Mann

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VRBORORG99700 (Littleton, CO)
Review submitted: August 6, 2007   Date of arrival: August 6, 2007

We just got back from our vacation and really enjoyed your cabin. The views were spectacular and the cabin has all the comfort and conveniece we needed. The four of us had a great time and the dog loved watching the hummingbirds from the deck. Beautiful place!!

Rick, Kathy, Nichole, Zach and Bailey

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VRBORORG81026 (-)
Review submitted: March 29, 2007   Date of arrival: March 29, 2007

Dear Kim & Roger,

You have a very beautiful home with a wonderful view of the mountains and lake. We felt very comfortable and cozy staying there. It also had plenty of space for my family of 4, my parents who visited from Austin, Tx and my sister and her 4 children from Ft. Worth, Tx. We look forward to our next stay. Thank you again Kim and Roger for your wonderful hospitality and for sharing your home with us.

Sincerely,
The Saenzes, Westminster, CO

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Mary Comstock (Littleton, CO)
Review submitted: March 26, 2007   Date of arrival: March 26, 2007

We stayed at this lovely home the weekend of March 16th. There
were 6 adults, 3 sisters & husbands. We had stayed at this house a few years
ago, before Kim & Roger owned it. They have made great improvements and have made the house very comfortable. As soon as we walked in, we felt as if the house "welcomed" us. We enjoyed their home very much and am looking forward to renting again this summer. Kudos to Kim & Roger!!
Mary & family

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The Andersons8 (Centennial, CO)
Review submitted: March 19, 2007   Date of arrival: March 19, 2007

What a great place to stay! Warm and inviting with all the amenities of home. It was easy access to get into the nice town of Grand Lake and on the doorstep of Rocky Mountain National Park. The house was good for a group - an open layout for socializing upstairs with an added rec room downstairs if you have kids who might want to kick back and watch some videos. You won't be disappointed if you stay here!

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Patty Durant (Phoenix, AZ)
Review submitted: March 17, 2007   Date of arrival: March 17, 2007

We have had the chance to stay in this beautiful cabin in two different seasons and have enjoyed it thoroughly. It is stocked and decorated as a 2nd home and nothing was lacking in amenities. The proximity to hiking, walking, skiing and shopping/dining is wonderful. This would be a place I would recommend to anyone.
Sincerely,
Patty Durant and Scott Robinson

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Scott, Patty, Alison Robinson (Phoenix, AZ)
Review submitted: March 15, 2007   Date of arrival: March 15, 2007

Dear Roger & Kim,

Your mountain home is outstanding. The new addition of the fire places were just what the place needed. We thank you for allowing us to rent your home and look forward to returning in the summer if available. I have told many of my friends in Phoenix about your place, you should be hearing from them soon.

Thank you again,

Scott, Patty and Alison

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Craig Kendall, family, and friend (Hendersonville TN)
Review submitted: March 11, 2007   Date of arrival: March 11, 2007

(I'm tempted to downplay this excellent property so others won't know about it and it will be available when we look in the future.)
WOW! We were expecting the bare necessities in an average house for our Christmas week in the Rockies. We were overwhelmed and our expectations were FAR exceeded. We've stayed at several properties like this before, but none were as completely stocked and felt like a real house/home as this one. The decor is great. The owners even added special Christmas touches for us.
Great home. Great stuff. Great location. Great and responsive owners!

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