Grand Lake Cabin For Rent

If you’ve been wanting to experience Grand Lake, CO, check out our brand new Grand Lake cabin, for rent on airbnb.

More About Our Grand Lake Cabin For Rent:

The location of this Grand Lake airbnb is unbeatable! The cabin is located on a quiet, private dead end road which borders

Our Grand Lake cabin has two rooms, each with a king size bed and luxurious bedding

Rocky Mountain National Park. You can hike into RMNP straight from the cabin or drive less than 1 mile to the entrance. As of now, we are the closest Grand Lake rental to the park entrance and also adjacent to thousands of acres of national forest land and a short drive to the three lakes. And not only is it the perfect home base for all your outdoor activities, the cabin is less than 5 minutes from downtown Grand Lake with plenty of restaurants and shopping. The cabin has plenty of parking, including space for trailers for all your toys.

Guests always comment and leave 5-star reviews, noting the wildlife they see directly from the cabin windows and oftentimes right in our front yard. Guests also love our luxurious bedding (shown on the right), which can be shopped here.

*Please note that our Grand Lake community is in the process of rebuilding, so although the area is still quiet and peaceful, you may hear or see occasional construction or neighbors camping on neighboring properties.

Grand Lake Cabin – Things To Do In Grand Lake, CO

It depends on what time of the year you visit Grand Lake, but there is always something to do. For updated info on what to do in Grand Lake, visit the Grand Lake county website. The town of Grand Lake does an amazing job of putting on fun events like silly dress up contests and well attended parades, so don’t miss out if you’re visiting during one of their events.

Grand Lake Golf Course is less than 10 minutes from our Grand Lake airbnb, and you can’t beat summertime Colorado golf. Grand Lake’s beautifully maintained course designed by Dick Phelps with rolling fairways and subtle greens surrounded by lodge pole pines, aspens and colorful native flora, offers a world class setting with panoramic views of snow capped mountains and Rocky Mountain National Park. Moose, elk, deer, fox, chipmunks and squirrels are often spectators during a round and add to a memorable, unique mountain golf experience. The Grand Lake Golf Course is kind of surreal, because after the fire in 2020 all the trees burned down. It’s still a stunning course, but you’ll see all the burn and even chimneys off in the distance from people who lost everything.

Fat Bikes are another fun way to take on the snow in Grand Lake, and there are plenty of rental places offering Fat Bikes in Grand Lake.

Hiking in Grand Lake is one of my favorite summer activities in Grand Lake. According to alltrails, there are 63 scenic trails and hikes in Grand Lake, so you’ve got plenty to choose from. Click the link for full details on hiking in Grand Lake, but let me remind you that you are in the mountains. I personally don’t hike without bear spray, but to each their own.

Don’t miss RMNP! Along with great hikes in Grand Lake, there are also great scenic drives. Our Grand Lake cabin is located on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), which is one of the most stunning places to visit in all of Colorado. Note: you will need a timed entry pass to enter the park, but you do not need one to get to the cabin! I recommend making park reservations as early as you can, but it’s usually open and FREE if you are before a certain time or after 2p. If you are an active military personnel or a veteran (like my husband), you get a FREE PARK PASS. Don’t miss this amazing perk to those who have served our country.

USE OUR REFERRAL LINK TO BECOME AN AIRBNB HOST AND WE’LL PAY YOU

We get a referral fee if you use our link and we will split that money with you (it ranges from $300 – $1000 at any given time plus you get $48 once you sign up). Sign up to become an airbnb host and use our link, then email us and we’ll split it with you 50/50!

A Few Grand Lake Hikes To Check Out From GoGrandLake:

East Inlet to Adams Falls: This iconic Grand Lake hike is part of Rocky Mountain National Park and is accessed from the East Inlet Trail Head, which is outside the drive in entrance to the park. Head into Town on Portal Avenue and stay left at the fork in the road, which will lead you to the parking area. Adams Falls is only 1/3 of a mile from the trail head, but don’t miss the fantastic view of the meadow located about 1 mile from the Falls! In my opinion, this is one of the easiest and kid-friendly hikes in Grand Lake and has a beautiful waterfall at the end (pending weather in the summer).

Colorado River Trail: The Colorado River Trail Head is a hub for many of the north western trails in Rocky

North Inlet Trail Hike, Grand Lake

Mountain National Park. Hikers can choose to head to Lulu City, a once hopeful mining town, or climb higher into the Never Summer Mountain Range to the Grand Ditch. In the snowy months, Trail Ridge Road closes just after this trail head, leaving it open for year round recreation.

North Inlet Trail: This is a great hike, and here is a video from May 2023 enjoying a beautiful day in Grand Lake. Although Grand Lake is super pet friendly, many of the hikes (including this one) are inside the park, so dogs are not allowed.

Click on the GoGrandLake link above for more info on hiking in Grand Lake, CO.

Grand Lake Lodge is a restaurant/bar about a mile away. It has great views, we love the red wine on tap, and on certain nights during the summer they have LIVE music, which is always fun.

Fishing in Grand Lake is another fun thing to do with the whole family and a unique way to spend time outdoors. Click the link above for Grand Lake fishing info, but remember that everyone over the age of 16 must have a Colorado fishing license. Don’t get caught without one! Currently we do not have fishing equipment at our Grand Lake cabin, so be sure to contact a local fishing shop our guide to get set up for a day of fishing.

Grand Lake, CO

There are plenty of places to rent kayaks and paddle boards in Grand Lake. Grand Lake is known as Three Lakes, made up by Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Reservoir and Grand Lake. It is one of the most picturesque towns in Colorado during the summer months, so take advantage of being out on the water, but remember that water stays cold (less than 60 degrees in the summer!).

Don’t forget in the summer, one of the best parts of a Grand Lake vacation is that you can drive through RMNP (reservations usually required) and go over to Estes Park. We aren’t super familiar with Estes Park, but check them out for food and hiking recommendations. The park is only open to pass through during summer months.

Things To Do In The Winter In Grand Lake – 

Snowmobiling in Grand Lake, CO is some of the best you’ll see (pending a snowfall, of course). This is one of the main reasons we bought this particular cabin in Grand Lake, because you can hit the trails directly from our cabin’s driveway, and in the winter we have guests bring their trailers as we have plenty of room for parking. The link above has trail maps and tips for snowmobiling in Grand Lake, so be sure to check that out.

Here is a list of snowmobile rentals and outfitters in Grand Lake:

On The Trails Rentals: 970-627-0171

Grand Adventures: 970-726-9247

High Country Tours: 970-668-9945

Skiing Near Grand Lake

Grand Lake is about a 45-minute drive to the popular Winter Park Resort, which you actually pass on the way to the cabin. A less populated local spot to ski is Ski Granby Ranch, about 25 minutes from our Grand Lake cabin, so you definitely have options. You can also rent ski gear if you need it.

Another popular Colorado winter sport is snowshoeing and cross country skiing. You can get tons of great information and rentals at the Grand Lake Nordic Center.

Favorite Food and Restaurants in Grand Lake 

Keep in mind that Grand Lake is a mountain town. What does that mean? It means on a random Monday the restaurants could be closed and many of the restaurants and bars close for the winter, so be sure to double check before you head out.

We LOVE the vibe at One Love, where you’ll find Caribbean food and almost too-strong margaritas haha. Also ask for their off-menu deconstructed sushi petals (if you like a kick of spice!).

Sagebrush BBQ & Grill is another favorite local spot and almost ALWAYS open. They have a great bar scene, and it’s probably the most kid friendly restaurant in Grand Lake. If you like wine like me, get a bottle of wine for better options, and cork it to bring back to our Grand Lake cabin!

Huntington House Tavern, which is only open in the summer has great food and cocktails too. It’s located inside Grand Lake Lodge, and is one of the pricier restaurants in Grand Lake.

Charlie’s Mexican is another spot that is almost always open and great for quick and reliable Mexican food and great margaritas and don’t miss their weekend karaoke!

Wild Bear Tavern is also a great spot and we love their to-go pizza, only about 4 minutes from our Grand Lake cabin. I don’t believe they serve dinner until 5p, but it’s worth checking out.

For coffee, be sure to check out Sagebrush’s new coffee stand and Jump Start coffee at the end of downtown. There are a few others in town, but these two are always open and always open early! There is a new coffee stand in town that doesn’t open until 10a and only in the summer.

While we are obsessed with supporting the local Grand Lake economy and local businesses, we always recommend our guests to do their main grocery shopping before they get to Grand Lake. We have some great local markets, but it’s a mountain town so your selection won’t be huge, and the same goes for beer and liquor.