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National Park Sanctuary: Your Cozy Alpine Escape

Get cozy by watching moose and deer from your plush leather couch or enjoy movie nights together on large HDTV theater area.

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8253 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

National Park Sanctuary: Your Cozy Alpine Escape

STR#114494 The Thompson Lodge, escape to the perfect mountain home with breathtaking views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains! Surrounded by summer and winter recreation, you'll love this three-bedroom 2 bath oasis. Just 5 minutes away from Rocky Mountain National Park, 25 minutes to Granby Ranch and 45 minutes to Winter Park Resort - your family and friends can explore together while enjoying all three living areas plus a formal dining area. It's time for an unforgettable getaway!

The Thompson Lodge sits on over an acre of land on a plateau just above where the Colorado River flows into the south end of Shadow Mountain Lake. In the main living area you will love the high ceilings, banks of windows and sliding glass doors allow for plenty of natural light.

Relax in the comfy leather furniture and watch moose, deer and other wildlife from the comfort of the living room. The kitchen, dining room and living room are large and open concept. The kitchen is fully quipped with everything you need to enjoy family meals at the dining table. Stairs off to the left lead to an upper living room, which is loft style, overlooking the main living room with large HDTV theater area.

The upper living room has a game table that is perfect for puzzles or a laptop and full size memory foam sleeper sofa. The enormous primary bedroom with is off of this upper living room and the king size bed takes up less than half of the space.

You will love the mountain views and the large ensuite it includes dual sinks, a walk in shower with dual shower heads, and a water closet.

Please note garage and fireplace are not for guest use. The driveway is a decent length and could easily accommodate 6 to 8 vehicles or even a couple of trailers.

Book your stay with SkyRun Grand County today!

STR# 114494

Check- in instructions are sent via email from SkyRun 2 days prior to arrival.

Property manager

Winter Park SkyRun

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,725 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

91

About the area

Map
Grand Lake, CO

What's nearby

  • Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre - 8 min drive
  • Grand Lake Marina - 8 min drive
  • Grand Lake Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • Columbine Lake - 11 min drive
  • Shadow Mountain National Recreation Area - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Granby Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sagebrush BBQ & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miyauchi's Snack Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪One Love Rum Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jump Start - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is National Park Sanctuary: Your Cozy Alpine Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at National Park Sanctuary: Your Cozy Alpine Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at National Park Sanctuary: Your Cozy Alpine Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is National Park Sanctuary: Your Cozy Alpine Escape located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Colorado River and Arapaho National Recreation Area. Lake Granby and Grand Lake Nordic Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

National Park Sanctuary: Your Cozy Alpine Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trevor A.

Weekend Getaway
Great location for our trip to Grand Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the surrounding area. Would stay here again if coming to the Grand Lake area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arpie C.

Lovely home!
We enjoyed the spacious home near Shadow Mountain Lake, it was well appointed and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J. B., Idaho

Wonderful home
The home was immaculately clean, full of light, well equipped, easy to access, and an absolute pleasure to inhabit for several days.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Warren

House was very comfortable. Area immediately around house was fair, but nondescript. Close to western entrance to the park. Need to go to Granby, 20 -30 minutes away for supermarket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Grand Lake
Loved the house and location. Only thing disappointing was grill was not working. Only 1/2 the burners worked toward the back and non in front.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

RK

Spacious, comfortable, clean
Lovely home, very spacious and clean. Comfortable furniture. I would definitely stay here again. No A/C which was a little adjustment for us during afternoons and at night, but most windows can be easily opened and fans made it comfortable. We enjoyed the upstairs loft where we could watch movies as a family. Also liked the spacious areas to sit and drink morning coffee. Location is fantastic, only a few minutes drive to access the RMNP and Grand Lake.
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10/10 Excellent

Thompson Lodge LLC

Memorial Day Getaway
This place is perfect! It’s tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, and still close enough to do lots of activities. A few days of fishing on Lake Granby and nearby Wolford Mt reservoir. There are also a lot of hiking trails in the area. And close enough to Grand Lake and Granby for dining. The house is spacious and the kitchen has everything we needed. Games and puzzles as well as a nice family room with a big TV. The beds are very comfortable. The wildlife was even a bit active as we saw some moose, deer, and a fox cone through the yard almost nightly. We’ll definitely be back.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thompson Lodge LLC

Memorial Day Getaway
This place is perfect! It’s tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, and still close enough to do lots of activities. A few days of fishing on Lake Granby and nearby Wolford Mt reservoir. There are also a lot of hiking trails in the area. And close enough to Grand Lake and Granby for dining. The house is spacious and the kitchen has everything we needed. Games and puzzles as well as a nice family room with a big TV. The beds are very comfortable. The wildlife was even a bit active as we saw some moose, deer, and a fox cone through the yard almost nightly. We’ll definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., North Texas

2nd stay here!
Our stay was just as amazing as last year when we first stayed here. We were disappointed that we could not use the fire place this time, but understand due to the forest fire risk. We love the little shops in Gand Lake downtown area. And the town of Winter Park with all its restaurants, community center, indoor swimming pool, bowling, and ice skating! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Serena C.

Clean and quiet with a great view
My spouse and I stayed at this lovely home for several days over Labor Day weekend to do some hiking. House was clean and well-stocked. I am severely allergic to dust mites and detergents, and did not have any problems here. We enjoyed the views of the mountains from the upstairs sitting area. House does not have air conditioning but with windows and fans, we were comfortable. The main level bedrooms stayed cooler than the upstairs master. The property is in a quiet neighborhood, but also close enough to town to get supplies. Mountain Market in Grand Lake is quite small and often crowded; we had better success at City Market in Granby. Overall, great place for us to explore the west side of RMNP and the Never Summer mountains. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Wonderful Stay!
Had a wonderful stay! house was very clean and comfortable. Thr kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. Watching the sun come up in the mornings out the big picture windows was amazing. It was a really nice place to come into after our ventures every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis O.

Large spacious cabin / House
The Cabin / house was very spacious, clean, and well equipped with most everything we needed. Only five minutes from town. Very peaceful !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

John B.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Owner does not allow renters to control thermostat
When we arrived we noticed the thermostats were set to 55 degrees and required a 4 digit pin code to operate them, which we didn't have. However the owner's written instruction sheet stated, "Thermostats have all been pre-set to run and heat the home efficiently." It instructs winter renters to open the blinds to let the sun heat the house and to wear a jacket or sweater. It instructs summer renters to close the blinds to keep the sun out. For the first few sunny days the house was too warm since most of the south facing windows either do not have blinds, or the blinds are inoperable. When the sun shines, it rapidly heats up the house from those uncovered south windows. But during 2 days of cold cloudy rainy weather, the daytime inside temperature was only getting up to 61 degrees. We noticed the "pre-set thermostats" remained at 55 degrees. We asked the owner, via Mountain Vacation Lodging (MVL), if we could have the 4 digit pin so we could adjust the thermostat. Later that day MVL responded to say the owner apologized for not knowing the house was cold, and that she would turn up the heat. We asked if we could set the thermostat ourselves since we generally prefer cooler temperatures than most folks. After a couple of back and forth messages, MVL said the owner was unwilling to give us the pin, instead insisting on setting the system herself to run automatically at various temperatures that she thought were appropriate for different times of the day. However her idea of a comfortable temperature was much higher than ours. At 6:00 the next morning the thermostat jumped up to 70 degrees. That significantly raised the baseline temperature from which the sun heated the house even more throughout the day through the blindless windows. Unable to turn down the thermostat, we opened all the windows in an attempt to bring in a little cool air. So the heating system was working to heat up the house while we opened windows and used electric fans to cool it off. We were very uncomfortable and very frustrated to not have control of the thermostat, especially since we do not share the owner's temperature preferences. We share this review to help other potential renters, since we would have appreciated that information when we were deciding where to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Nice & relaxing
Had a wonderful stay at Grand Lake in the Thompson Lodge - house was clean and welcoming, we had a small hiccup with sheets for the fold out bed that was fixed within an hour of our arrival. Overall a wonderful property & we would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

Excellent base camp for RMNP
We absolutely loved this home. It was bright comfortable and spotless. Great location for going into RMNP. Quiet location in the woods. Lots of wildlife. I would highly recommend this home and we plan to stay here next time we come to Colorado
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

Best vacation rental we've ever had
Thompson Lodge was far and away the best vacation rental we've ever had in15 years. The floorplan was fabulous (it would be a great house for a large group to stay). There were plenty of kitchen countertops to prepare meals. The house was clean and fully stocked with extra towels, pillows and blankets. The ceiling fans, along with opening the windows, kept the house plenty cool, even with above the average temperatures Colorado was experiencing. The house was fairly private and a short drive to Grand Lake and RMNP.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary and Jim L., Holland, Michigan, USA

Wonderful, clean and such a relaxing getaway
We loved our time here. We spent a week with my parents, my aunt and uncle and my husband and me. We truly felt so relaxed and comfortable. Our host left instructions which were clear and we could tell that it was important to them that we enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much for a summer vacation that we will always remember as a wonderful time to spend time with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Machelle N.

Awesome cabin!
We loved staying in the cabin! It was clean and there was plenty of room for all of us to spend time together when we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA S., NEW RICHMOND

Incredible!
This place was PERFECT. The home had every convenience we could think of. This was our first ever time visiting Colorado. Our wonderful family dog passed away after 12 years with us, and we were desperate to get out of our house away from our own broken hearts with the kids who missed their furry friend terribly. We always wanted to visit Colorado and this was just the trip we needed to regroup our shattered souls. We had no idea where to go or what there was to do. For people with zero experience with the state, much less the Grand Lake area, this property was an absolutely ideal location and we can't believe how lucky we were to find such a perfect spot on accident and on a whim. The house has an incredible rural feel; that very isolated feeling you WANT to feel on a Colorado get away. And yet you're really only 10-15 minutes away from a really great small town with all the modern convenience of home; hot coffee, a grocery store with a surprising selection, restaurants, boutiques, and gift shops. Not only that but the house is located on the very cusp of Rocky Mountain National Park. Maybe 5 minutes away from the town, 15-20 minutes away from the house. You can travel across the entire park in an hour and a half and pop out in Estes. Which, from what I understand is a huge tourist destination and a very popular spot. It was neat, but I wouldn't trade Estes for Grand Lake EVER. Grand lake and this house felt like you walked into a picture book fantasy land. There were elk everywhere! We saw a moose cross the yard! A bear visited the town to poke around! There is so much to do just outside your door, and I cannot stress enough how perfectly located this home is. It is simultaneously in the middle of it all, AND tucked away privately. You get the best of both at this property. The home itself is beautiful. Everything was in working order and if you thought "it would be nice to have..." Before you could finish the thought, there it was. It had all appliances and a bunch of nonperishables, cooking oils, seasonings, dressings... Things you spend money on at rentals like this and end up throwing away 3/4 used and hating yourself for being wasteful. Not here! There were enough towels for everyone, and the house was spotless. A giant window offered stunning views of the mountains. The seating and beds were incredibly comfortable. There were all the appliances you could find in your own home. We loved it here. We will absolutely be back again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nidal P.

Comfortable and calm
I work nonstop and this is the one time a year I get a break from the busyness of it all. Our usual cabin was not taking bookings so we stayed here. So glad we did. There are plenty of sitting areas to sit and read or play games as a family. Nice area outside to play in the snow and practice our Texas style sledding. It truly was the best trip to Colorado we’ve had and we go every year. Thanks Thompson lodge!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Very clean In spacious place, You can tell it as well taken care of. Description Of cabin is spot on
Great experience great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Vacation
Loved the cozy cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duane B.

Great place
We rented for a friend's birthday party. The house had alot of neat extras and we ended spending more time there than planned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., North Texas

Amazing place to stay
The cabin is amazing. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could need including spices and condiments. The beds are comfy and the bedding is cozy. Plenty of blankets and pillows. I went with my 6 kids, 14,13,10,4,1,and 3 months. It was great for everyone. Upstairs is bigger than it looks in the pictures, the master bathroom upstairs is a dream. 2 shower heads in the stand alone shower, a huge whirlpool tub with jets, The owner has games in the closet under the stairs, connect 4 was a big hit for my kids, books by the tv, plenty of towles that are clean and bright and soft. Shampoo and soap in both bathrooms. And the heating took a bit getting used to, but once it kicked in with the radiant heating, its no joke. We stayed toasty even when it was in the teens at night. Thwir is a wood burning fire place that heats up the whole house really well for first thing in the morning. They provided the fire starter, but you need to get wood as the wood on the side of the hiuse is the neighbors. Their are a few stores close by, safe ways, mcdonalds, shopping, things like that. The little town about 8 mins away of Grand lake is so sweet! 2 little markets, lots of shops, ice cream places, and in the summer looks to be a fun place to swim! Down in Fraser, about 30 mins away, we found they had a rec center! Indoor rock climbing, an indoor pool with lazy river and slide, indoor trampoline park and gymnastics center, ping pong tables, and classes available for like 10 or 12 bucks a kid if you wanted them to have a lesson in gymnastics or swimming. Next door to the rec center is a little movie theater. Has like 4 screens. And down the road a bit, like a mile or 2, there is skiing, tubing, an out door ice rink. The town also has another ice skating rink called thw Ice Box. Huge skating rink out side, but covered. The bleachers had heaters so even when it was below freezing me and my 3 month old were warm sitting and watching them skate! The house is great! If i had to suggest an improvement or a diffrent perspective, i would say a baby gate for the top and bottom of the stairs. I know not everyone has small kids so its not a need for most people, but somthing i would have used for sure! Another thing that would have been icing on the cake, if there was a book with all the info in it about what to do in town and what was close. I mean.... we all have google right? So its not necessary, just added convenience to an already amazing house!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Roger T.

Only one complaint
It was very warm while we were there and the house did not have air conditioning so it was uncomfortable sleeping. Overall it was good. Close to town, very quiet and the house was well equipped
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021