Revitalizing. Refreshing. Peaceful. Mountain memories.
The House
A picture says a thousand words…and it was even more beautiful in person! The cabin we booked through Airbnb had a stunning mountain view, peaceful surroundings, and it’s a perfect set up for a family. A few of our favorite amenities were:
- the oversized porch – which is great for family dinners or for a hot tub under the stars
- Kid-friendly hammocks to relax in under string lights under the porch.
- A mudroom of my dreams. It has all the storage a mom could wish for.
- And four spacious full baths for all of us to get ready for the day or clean up after a day of exploring.
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The Design
Arcette did a beautiful job with the interior design of the house cabin. I took so many cute home decor ideas with me because I really loved the way it was decorated — clean, cozy, modern, and homey! A very charming place to call home for a mountain getaway!
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The Neighborhood
The cabin is situated near a scenic mountain lake that is only a two-minute walk away. My boys loved exploring the lake’s shoreline, while Clare had a fun time at the playground. The rest of us walked along the picturesque pathway. You can see the occasional paddle boarder, a kayaker, and a fisherman enjoying the pond while the morning hot air balloons floated overhead.
The Hiking Experience
Although this area is packed full of wonderful hiking trails for the whole family to enjoy, my sister found a great kid-friendly hike about 15 minutes away. The kids’ favorite part was the mushroom covered forest floor and the moose tracks in the mud!
If you are in the area, the 2 mile Elk Meadow Trail is a must!
Nearby Activities
We only opted for hiking and enjoyed a wonderful pontoon ride around Grand Lake (which is 30 minutes away), but there are many other activities to choose from!
**With a quick drive over to Winter Park Ski Resort, kids can enjoy the alpine slide, downhill mountain biking, a climbing wall, putting course, hiking, and the family favorite ride on the gondola. There are also happy hours at the top of the gondola for mom + dad!
**Mini golf, hikes, archery, and other family activities await at YMCA at Snow Mt. Ranch just 5 minutes away. Their craft shop invites little ones to have fun creating through tie-dying, pottery, leather embossing, making stuffies and more!
**On Saturdays, Granby and Fraser each hold a rodeo, which is such a fun experience for kids!
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of our trip experiences.
Nearby Eats
We mostly buy our own groceries to make our meals at the cabin house. Because if you can imagine, at-home dining with a glass of wine on the porch is a little more relaxing than going out with five littles!
For food deliveries, Elevation Pizza delivers and they even have gluten-free pizza options! Highly recommended!
Mountain Memories
It’s amazing what a trip surrounded by the beauty of nature can do to a family. The slow pace, the quality time, the endless exploration…they change you in a way that normal life can’t. And for that, we are so grateful. Until next time, mountains!
The House Gallery
The Experience Gallery
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