Arapaho Forest Lodge | Hot Tub + Trail Access

Launch a fabulous mountain getaway with your family or group + a doggy or 2. You’ll love the quiet privacy, relaxing in the hot tub, taking in breathtaking mountain/forest views, and exploring wooded acreage abutting Arapaho Natl Forest w/rare trailside forest access. Take advantage of unexpected supplies + equipment – baby/toddler gear, recreational equipment, and puzzles, books, games for the kiddos. Fast Wi-Fi. Close to skiing, Boulder, Denver; 5 mins to Hwy 119. No checkout chores required!

After conveniently entering the spacious, 2,300-sq-ft Arapaho Forest Lodge via keyless entry, step into the open great-room/dining area. You’ll immediately soak in the charming lodge vibe – starring moose, bears, deer, and elk – as you relax on comfy furniture, enjoy expansive views from the large windows that surround you, and experience the cozy warmth of the electric woodstove. Watch your favorite shows and sports, using your own log-ins for streaming services on the 46” Pioneer ROKU TV.

Prep and cook your most delicious recipes in the spacious and fully equipped kitchen enhanced by stunning views and open to the dining room. Enjoy the convenience of stainless-steel major appliances (including chef-preferred gas stove), plus a handy selection of small kitchen appliances – blender, crockpot, hand mixer, waffle iron, food processor, George Foreman grill, coffee grinder, French press, electric teakettle, Cuisinart coffeemaker. You’ll also find a full selection of spices, oils, pantry staples, and everything you need for cooking, baking, serving, and dining. Grab your morning hot beverage from the coffee bar, where you can also pull up a stool and leisurely sip your java or tea.

Dine at the rustic custom log dining table that seats six and affords lovely views and easy access to the deck – or dine al fresco in the warmer months at the outdoor table for six. You’ll also find a small table for snacks, hot beverages, or cocktails, along with a large gas grill for outdoor cooking.

While outside, soak your cares away in the six-person hot tub. Enjoy the small deck by the hot tub and several seating clusters for relaxing, conversing, and appreciating the view. Chill out on the front deck and stargaze at night. When snow’s on the ground, visit the Gear Hut, grab a set of host-provided snowshoes (available upon request), and enjoy a trek through the 2+ forested acres – or have a blast with the supplied sleds. You’ll also find coolers for picnics, yoga mats, backpacks and water bottles for hiking, and towels for the hot tub in the Gear Hut. In the warm months, hike the forest.

After a full day at one of the nearby ski venues – or just enjoying all the fun and relaxation Arapaho Forest Lodge has to offer, head for a restful night’s sleep in your selection of four bedrooms, all with exquisite views.

In the Master bedroom upstairs, discover a comfortable, rustic king bed, and wind down to sleep watching the 32” TCL ROKU TV. You’ll find plenty of storage here, too, along with an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and towel warmer. The unique L-shaped room provides a delightful sitting area.

Both kiddos and adults will enjoy the upstairs Bear bedroom with its queen bed and bear décor, along with books, puzzles, and toys.

The Moose bedroom on the first floor offers a queen bed and wonderful views.

Also on the first floor, you’ll find a hide-a-bed sofa with full-size memory-foam mattress in the Flex bedroom, which you can also use as a getaway space, hang-out room for reading or playing games, or kids’ play area; you’ll find toys and games in the closet and coffee table.

Refresh and rejuvenate in the main bathroom downstairs, known as the “Moose bathroom” for its custom wrought-iron moose towel bars, and metal tree sconce lighting, along with shower/tub combo.

You’ll love the convenience of a full-sized washer and dryer in the large pantry and laundry room, with fragrance-free soap, stain spray, dryer sheets, iron, and ironing board provided. Here, you’ll also find plenty of shelves for food storage.

AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:
– 6-person hot tub
– Fully equipped kitchen with unexpected small appliances
– Sleds, coolers, horseshoes, croquet, bocce ball, snowshoes (on request), horseshoes and croquet supplied
– Super-fast, fiber-optic Internet
– Toys, puzzles, and games for the kiddos
– Baby and toddler equipment: Pack-n-Play, Evenflo booster seat, baby monitor. Here’s portable changing table, baby blankets, hypoallergenic baby soap and towel, outlet covers, baby monitor, children's gate, toddler rail guard, children’s dishware and utensils, Maclaren stroller, Bumpo seat and play bar, child-carrier backpacks. Let hosts know if you have additional needs to accommodate young children.
– Kayaks and paddles available on request (minimal transportation fee)
– Washer/dryer
– Two TCL ROKU TVs
– Gas grill
– Outdoor dining table and plenty of outdoor seating
– Pet-friendly (up to 2 dogs)

Guest Access [omit heading for VRBO]:
You have access to everything at Arapaho Forest Lodge except a locked supply closet, garage, and basement (access the Gear Hut from a curtained portion of the basement).

No fumbling with keys; self-check-in is available with digital keypad.

Privacy and quiet are hallmarks of this home that backs up to the National Forest. The lodge is completely surrounded by the forest. Walk toward the backyard, and you are in the National Forest with hundreds of acres available to wander.

Free parking is available in large driveway for up to three vehicles. Luggage can be loaded through front doors, and outdoor gear can be safely stored in the Gear Hut.

Arapaho Forest Lodge is located just minutes from downtown Nederland, close to shopping, restaurants, breweries, The Carousel of Happiness, liquor stores, grocery stores, and much more. Boulder and Denver are a short, scenic mountain drive away. Hosts will happily offer personalized suggestions based on your group’s interests.

You’ll be close to endless hiking, fishing, biking, sightseeing options, and of course, venues for skiing and other winter sports:
– Eldora Mountain Resort: 9 miles
– I-70 Summit County ski resorts – Copper Mountain: 69 miles, Breckenridge: 73.1 miles, Loveland: 48.1 miles, Arapahoe Basin: 55.3 miles, Winter Park: 57.3 miles, and more – can be easily accessed from Highway 119.
– 5-minute drive to Highway 119/Peak to Peak Highway leading to Estes Park: 49 miles, Boulder: 21 miles, Denver: 25 miles, and Summit County: 65.2 miles.

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Other Details to Note
Because of Arapaho Forest Lodge’s location in the National Forest and the need to protect land, animals, and YOU from the very real danger that fire presents, absolutely NO SMOKING is permitted under any circumstances.

Your safety matters to us. We have a Ring doorbell camera on the front door facing out. It records video and audio and is on 24/7.

4-WHEEL/ALL-WHEEL DRIVE with snow tires is a must NOVEMBER-APRIL. The roads are gravel, and the driveway is steep. (See photos.)

Mountain terrain can be rocky, icy, and slippery.

Because of moose, mountain lions, and bears in the area, dogs should be kept close.

No parties permitted, per vrbo regulations.

Up to two dogs permitted; $100 pet fee total. Abundant pet supplies available.