Welcome to Idlewilde by the River at Estes Park

Cabin by the River Located in beautiful Estes Park Colorado near Rocky Mountain National Park, Idlewilde by the River offers many different styles of cabins to meet your individual needs. Idlewilde is located on the banks of the Big Thompson River. The sound of rushing water is highly audible throughout the resort during most of the season. With Idlewilde's close proximity to Estes Park, there are hundreds of specialty shops, galleries, and restaurants for your enjoyment.

Wildlife is also abundant at Idlewilde by the River. Checkout our "Nature Gallery" and see for yourself! Want to check out the view from 12,000 feet? Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance is just 1 mile from Idlewilde. Drive, bike, or hike up the Trail Ridge Road, or if you feel adventurous, you can try out the Fall River Road and trek over the Continental Divide. At Idlewilde by the River, there's world of hiking, camping, rock climbing, fishing, 4-wheeling, and sightseeing available to you right around the corner.

Cabins on the River, Solitude, and a Hot Tub to Relax in

Idlewilde offers several cabins on the river located right on the banks of the Big Thompson. Others are a little further away, less than a minutes walking distance. Just let us know what you're interested in and we will do our best to provide it. One thing to keep in mind in making your decision is that the cabins by the river tend to book faster, so if that is where your interests lie, you may want to act as soon as possible.

All 13 units are housekeeping cabins, which is similar to your own home. We provide you solitude, a luxurious hot tub to relax in, clean towels and sheets as needed, bar soap, and toilet paper. We do not provide a daily cleaning service. Of course, your cabin will be spotless upon your arrival, but cleaning will be up to occupants until departure. The kitchens are equipped with basic necessities including stoves, refrigerators and microwaves. Sorry, no pets.

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