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Escape to the Rocky Mountains at Pinecone Palace, a serene 3-bedroom cabin set on 6 private acres in Lyons. Perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, this hideaway offers a wraparound deck, gas grill, patio with outdoor dining area and picnic table. With WiFi throughout and smart TV for indoor entertainment.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The ‘Pinecone Palace’ w/ Hiking Trail Access!

Explore the foothills, Rocky Mountain National Park, and beyond from ‘Pinecone Palace,’ a peaceful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental in Lyons. Set on 6 private acres, the cabin is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature loves. Venture out for a hike straight from your back door, watching for wandering deer and moose along the way, or check out popular trailheads close by like Button Rock. Stop by Oskar Blues for a cold one on your way back or head home for a cookout on the patio!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Short Hike to Creek | Wildlife Watching | 1,800 Sq Ft | Dog Friendly

Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of home at this scenic hideaway, ideal for families and friends seeking that classic cabin-in-the-woods experience.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin Daybed

OUTDOOR PERKS: Wraparound deck, gas grill, patio, outdoor dining area, picnic table, 6 private acres
CABIN LIVING: Smart TV, 2 laptop-friendly workspaces, dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, drip coffee maker, high-top table, dishware & glassware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating, ceiling fans, washer/dryer, linens/towels
FAQ: Steps required to access, 4WD/AWD recommended (November through May), no A/C
PARKING: Carport (1 vehicle), 2 driveways (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

HIKING: Middle St. Vrain Trail (9.0 miles), Hall Ranch Trailhead - Bitterbrush (10.6 miles), Heil Valley Ranch - Picture Rock (12.0 miles), Button Rock Trailhead (18.7 miles), Lion Gulch Trailhead (24.3 miles), Bear Lake Trailhead (33.1 miles)
ESTES PARK: Estes Park Aerial Tramway (22.5 miles), Lake Estes (23.0 miles), The Stanley Hotel (23.2 miles), Rocky Mountain National Park - Beaver Meadows Entrance (23.5 miles)
LYONS (~12 miles): Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew, Mojo Taqueria Lyons, Lyons Dairy Bar, Specialty Bakery, & Candy Shop
DAY TRIPS: Denver (55.0 miles), Grand Lake (71.2 miles), Lake Granby (81.3 miles)
AIRPORT: Denver International Airport (66.5 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Dog friendly
- Dogs must be leashed at all times outside
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: A second driveway has been constructed at the property, which is flatter and easier to access during the winter months
- NOTE: 4WD or AWD is recommended to access the property during the winter months (November through early May)
- NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is The ‘Pinecone Palace’ w/ Hiking Trail Access! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The ‘Pinecone Palace’ w/ Hiking Trail Access!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The ‘Pinecone Palace’ w/ Hiking Trail Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ‘Pinecone Palace’ w/ Hiking Trail Access!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The ‘Pinecone Palace’ w/ Hiking Trail Access! located?

Situated in Lyons, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Longs Peak, Minnie Lake and Wild Basin Area. Lyons Town Hall and Meadow Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a weekend getaway

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Forest Stay

Very comfortable and warm cabin surrounded by nature, saw some humming birds. We enjoyed hiking in the area. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rerwin3

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

The property was clean and well maintained. Would stay at again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Beautiful area

We loved the cabin. It was extremely well stocked with any kitchen item needed. Peaceful. Relaxing on the porch, enjoying the Mountain View, was my favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walid N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location.

The location was wonderful. The property was beautiful and functional. Our family came from out of town to attend a wedding and stayed for almost a week.The owner/manager was very responsive before and during our stay. We would definitely consider booking again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Life

We absolutely loved stay at this location! The house was very spacious, comfortable and clean. We also saw plenty of wildlife, deer, turkey, squirrels and rams ( maybe it was called something else, but it had horns like a ram). We would definitely stay here again when in the Lyons area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Great Place!

Loved the cabin. Clean and very well stocked. Glad we have all wheel drive though as the road is bad. Need hand towels in the bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabin in the mountains! Erik’s pinecone palace is a wonderful place to getaway. Three very large bed rooms, with very comfortable beds, large showers and a claw foot tub. A wraparound porch with a wonderful view of the mountains. You can hear the stream running in the distance, it’s that quiet. The kitchen is very large and spacious. Games available if that’s your thing. Ceiling fans move the summer air. We were ther when the high for the day in Lyons was 93 and had to close the windows at night because it got too cool. Perfect size for three couples plus kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Tie

Our family of 6 - all adults- had a wonderful stay at Pinecone Palace. The cabin was as photographed. Beds slept great. Everything worked. Plenty of space for us to be together and to spread out. We hiked in RMNP and Roosevelt. Spent time in Lyons - do your main grocery shopping in Longmont. The road up was very rutted, but our minivan did fine. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sondra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nearby Holiday retreat to the mountains.

My family was thrilled with our Thanksgiving retreat at the Pinecone Palace. The cabin was spotless and very homey. The kitchen was perfect for preparing and serving our feast. We especially loved the all the live plants, to us that makes like it a home, not a rental. Eric was a wonderful host. He communicated everything we needed to know. The first snow of the season was expected and he left us what we needed to keep the beautiful porch clear of snow/ice. It was so nice that we only had a short drive yet felt like we were miles away from everything. It was apparent this was is their families 2nd home. We felt so lucky they shared it with us. We would highly recommend this property and plan to rent again if still available in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Slice of Heaven

Everything of amazing! Communication was great! If you are going to enjoy all the mountains have to offer, this is perfect. The peace, the quiet, the sound of a river flowing in the background. The hummingbirds buzzing all around you. It was amazing. The only thing I would say if you were staying for awhile would be, get your groceries at Safeway in Estes Park, or Walmart in Longmontdepening what direction you're coming from. The little market in Lyons doesn’t have much and is super expensive. The market is very cute and friendly but we needed more for cheaper for the length of stay we stayed. The only other suggestion i would have for the owner would be to leave a map of sorts to show guests where they can hike around the property. It says it's 6 acres, but it's difficult to tell which is theirs and the neighbors. But we did enjoy driving to the nearby river and walking around. It was perfect for us, and our teenagers. They took the upstairs and had a great place to unwind after the long days. Playing family games was fun in our downtime after going to the beautiful and amazing Estes Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lajuan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and peaceful View when sun was out great.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eric is an amazing host with an awesome cabin! The location is exactly where we needed to be and the cabin is exactly what we needed to disconnect, even if only for a couple of nights. Highly recommend and will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great peaceful getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marc d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Good place. Close to RMNP
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Volodymir R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very restful night, it was very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pinecone palace.

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin!

My family of 4 throughly enjoyed our stay here. The cabin is close to Rocky Mountain National park. There was plenty of room for us to spread out after a day of exploring. It was nice to sit on the front porch and watch the hummingbirds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolf C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Pinecone Palace was the perfect getaway for our family. It was close enough to town to be convenient but far enough to feel like we really had space to relax. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed to cook a few meals as well. We had fun exploring the property a bit and enjoyed the proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park as well. We would absolutely stay here agin if we ever return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Great stay

Easy to get to and beautiful home. We'll go back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very nice. It's updated and gorgeous inside and out. There is a nice view from the deck and plenty of area to park. Unfortunately, there was a burn ban while we were there, so we could not have any fires at all. We had been looking forward to sitting around the fire pit at night. With that said there is plenty to do otherwise. We went hiking 2 days in RMNP and spent another day shopping in Estes Park. Be aware though, this house is secluded. You're about 15-20 minutes from Lyons and 30-40 from Estes Park. If seclusion is what you're looking for, than this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Volodymir R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rainy and chilly, so did not soend time outside at night. Loves having humming birds around. Appreciate the work on dirt roads was not mucky. Kitchen and bedrooms were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Pinecone Palace Performed Perfectly!

We loved staying here! The home was very cozy, well appointed, and had everything we needed. The owner/manager was very responsive before and during our stay. We had a huge snowstorm that turned the place into a winter wonderland. We were in town for a wedding but didn’t want to leave the house! I would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024