Gaze at Twin Sisters Peaks from Sanborn Sanctuary's wraparound deck and unwind at one of the few rental homes here that sleeps 12 (20-NCD0384). - New private hot tub (Jan 2024) - Incredible views - 5 bedrooms - Mins to National Park - Dining room, stocked kitchen - Living room w/ fireplace, TV, comfy sofa - Den w/ TV for the kids - Centrally located in the Estes Valley; close to everything. - 6 mins to the nearest hiking trailhead & downtown A perfect basecamp for your adventure! *** BY BOOKING, YOU ATTEST THAT YOU'VE READ AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING *** 1) This home was purchased August 2023 and we chose to honor existing reservations. Due to those bookings, we won't have the opportunity to do our planned renovations until Spring 2024. If you book a stay before then, understand the furniture will be dated, some areas need fresh paint, and some amenities are older (yet functional). Pricing reflects this. The home is still tidy and clean, and it's a deal for a place this size! 2) Check in at 4pm or later; check out at 10am or earlier. We can't accommodate different timing becuase turnovers and laundry take all day here! 3) No pets or smoking. 4) Outdoor fire pits are illegal in Estes. 5) The cleaning fee is lower than about 2/3 of other units this size because guests agree to start a load of dishes and towels on checkout. The savings is passed on to you. ***** THANKS FOR READING! ***** Onward! Our Sanctuary is a spacious mountain property on the edge of the Estes Park Valley with jaw-dropping views of Twin Sisters Peaks, which light up each evening as the sun sets. There is nothing better than enjoying the alpenglow and a glass of wine on our deck, or just watching the Rockies light up each morning as the sun rises. The home received a much-needed addition some years ago, and the architect seemed to understand that vacationers would be staying there one day. The addition features 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, and creates a nearly separate space that lets groups of families and friends divide and enjoy privacy. Maybe the kids get the addition and the parents get the rest -- or maybe one family gets the addition and another gets the rest. You pick! Despite the home's proximity to the National Park and lots of hiking, I'd invite you to just enjoy the property and views and unwind. The views are sublime, the fireplace is so cozy and the deck is a delight! BEDROOMS Original Bedrooms 1 and 2: These are part of the main home, up the stairs and essentially above the kitchen. They both feature king beds and share a bathroom. There is nothing else on the upper floor. Both are spacious. Addition Bedrooms 3, 4 and 5: The addition features a bedroom with 2 singles (a bunk bed); and two more bedrooms, each with a Queen. Den: The den features a futon. BATHROOMS - The original part of the home features an upstairs bathroom (tub/shower, toilet and vanity) that's shared by the two king bedrooms. There's also a lower floor bathroom with a shower, toilet and vanity. - The addition features a full bathroom with toilet, vanity and tub/shower. LIVING, DINING & COOKING Kitchen - The kitchen is dated and we plan to update it in October. But it's clean and has all you need for meal prep. There are multiple small appliances, baking sheets, cupcake trays, a drip coffee maker, a crockpot, toaster, blender, and much more. Downstairs Living/Dining - The downstairs has a big living room that opens onto the deck, with a comfy sofa surrounding the fireplace and a TV in the corner. There's also a small game table. The living room attaches to a big dining room with a huge dining table. Entertainment - Our home features a big 55" TV in the living room, and a smaller TV in the den. Both have Roku so please bring your streaming logins. We have lots of family friendly games and puzzles in the cupboards in the dining area, plus lots of kids books in the den. LAUNDRY We have a full size washer and dryer in our laundry room, free for you to use! ****************************** KEY AMENITIES (check the amenity list to see them all) + Hot tub + Full size washer and dryer + Propane grill + Wraparound deck + Big wood-burning fireplace in the living room + Den with a smart TV; living room with another smart TV + Fully stocked kitchen + Drip coffee maker + Blender, toaster, numerous small appliances + 2 king bedrooms, 2 queen bedroom, 1 bunk bed (2 singles), 1 pullout sofa DRIVING DISTANCES 2 minutes: Rocky Mountain National Park, Gateway Horse Stables 7 minutes: Stanley Hotel, Safeway, Downtown Estes Park 10 minutes: Lumpy Ridge Trailhead 15 minutes: Anywhere in the Estes Valley 45 minutes: Boulder, Eldora Ski Resort 60 minutes: Fort Collins (breweries galore; rafting the Poudre) 90 Minutes: DIA, Red Rocks Amphitheater