MacCracken Homestead - Historic Cabin Built by 1st RMNP Park Ranger - 20-NCD0342

HISTORIC Mountain Log Cabin with Antique Furnishings
2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sleeps 6
Grill / Screened Porch
Mountain Views of Longs Peak and Continental Divide
Free, secure and private Wi-Fi.

20-NCD0342

This historic cabin was built and owned by the first Park Ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park, Dixie MacCracken. Many of the antique furnishings and items in the cabin belonged to Dixie. If you are okay with floors that are a little uneven and true mountain rustic, you'll love this sweet cabin.

Enter the rustic cabin at the back door into the enclosed mudroom complete with the original wood box. The country kitchen is next with Dixie's original wood cookstove. The original cookstove no longer works but is part of the historic charm. The spacious kitchen has all the modern appliances that you'll need to cook meals during vacation.

The dining room, surrounded by windows that let in the mountain light, features a charming antique oak table for six people.

The living room is the heart of the historic cabin. The first thing you notice are the original log walls, wood beamed ceiling and large stone fireplace. The fireplace is not operational but adds to the rustic authentic charm. A Queen sleeper sofa with a comfy memory foam mattress provides extra sleeping space for your party. This room is filled with antiques along with many of Dixie's original photos, art, and mementos.

From the living room, step into the hall and just past a stacked washer/dryer you'll access the first bathroom, complete with a shower. Just past the bathroom, you'll enter a pine-paneled bedroom that features a comfy Queen bed with a comfy quilt comforter that you will want to sink into. Several antiques and a big closet add to the cabin comfort of the room.

Just off of the living room is the door to the second bedroom. This rustic bedroom features original log cabin walls, a wood-beamed ceiling and French doors to the large screened porch. This bedroom contains a Full/Double bed. Golden oak antiques give you a spot to settle in for your stay. You are really in for a treat with the attached bathroom. You'll love the original extra long clawfoot tub for hot soaking bubble baths. A shower ring and attachment have been added if it is showering that you prefer.

Just off of the living room you will enjoy the large screened front porch. The porch spans the entire front of the MacCracken cabin. You'll love the gorgeous views of Lake Estes and the backdrop of Longs Peak along with the Continental Divide. Wicker seating provides the perfect spot to hang out with friends or curl up with a book. A corner table provides the perfect spot to play a game of checkers.

The MacCracken Homestead is a real treat - you'll feel like you are at camp. This cabin is historic and a true rustic experience with some modern day conveniences. There is no air conditioning but fresh mountain breezes and fans for each room will keep you cool at night. Book the experience of one of Estes Park's original historic cabins!

5 miles to the Beaver Meadows (South) entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park 3 miles to downtown Estes Park.

What To Be Aware Of:

NO A/C

Fireplace is not operational for the safety of the home

Fires of any type are not allowed inside or outside of the home.

Parking for 4 cars in driveway.

Please do not mail or ship anything to this home.

No large vehicles, i.e. RVs, trailers.

No Parties. No Smoking. No Pets. Fines apply.

Quiet Time 7p.m.

Guest buys own soaps/paper items when provided starter kit items are depleted.

Estes Park is a Dark Sky Community. Bring a Flash Light.
BEARS in the area - secure trash, lock doors and windows when leaving.

This home does not have a weekly trash pick up service. Trash will be picked up at departure. If necessary, trash will be picked up mid-stay for a nominal fee. Call the office at 970-480-8845. Trash must not overflow the bear proof trash can or be stored in the garage or home.

Local On-Call Staff available after hours for emergency issues only, i.e. gas leak, broken furnace, broken water line.

Plowing/shoveling occurs when we have 4 inches of fresh snow on the ground prior to your arrival.

Management provides a starter kit of amenities to get you through your first day, including: an extra roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, one extra roll of paper towels, 2-3 garbage bags, sample-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner, small bar soap, 2-3 laundry powder packs, 4-5 dishwashing pods, liquid dishwashing soap, and a single brew coffee pack. Guests will need to provide or purchase additional toiletries and products as needed beyond this starter kit.