Twin Pines Legacy Lodge
Grand Lake, Saint Louis County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Twin Pines Legacy Lodge After a tragic loss in the East Troublesome wildfire, Twin Pines Legacy Lodge has been fully rebuilt from the ground up and we're so excited to share this masterpiece with our guests beginning June 2024!Nestled among pines and aspens on the original 1-acre lakefront property bordering Rocky Mountain National Park to our east, and the Arapahoe National Forest to our west, th...
Twin Pines Legacy Lodge After a tragic loss in the East Troublesome wildfire, Twin Pines Legacy Lodge has been fully rebuilt from the ground up and we're so excited to share this masterpiece with our guests beginning June 2024!Nestled among pines and aspens on the original 1-acre lakefront property bordering Rocky Mountain National Park to our east, and the Arapahoe National Forest to our west, this rare location combines the best Colorado has to offer. Featuring a private dock with boats, white-capped mountain views, two private beaches, 6+ bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, two huge living spaces, and a large outdoor deck with a firepit and hot tub making this your own private rustic mountain resort! Spectacular location directly bordering Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapahoe Nat'l Forest--yet only 3 miles from downtown Grand Lake. Twin Pines Legacy Lodge is one of just a handful of vacation rentals where you can snowmobile and ATV straight to the Arapahoe National Forest trails directly from our driveway. This gorgeous custom log home was exquisitely designed to reflect the authentic log home heritage with 18” full logs, heated wood floors, and many intentionally designed nooks and spaces to relax and absorb the lake and mountain views. The main floor was thoughtfully designed to be universally accessible for guests with limited mobility and includes a spacious primary suite with a roll-in double-head shower, with large sliding doors to a covered deck and hot tub. The warmth of hand-hewn natural log is everywhere, brightened by the soaring ceilings and a huge wall of windows overlooking the lake and mountains. Although Twin Pines Legacy Lodge is brand new--it's retained its classic old-time log home charm and is comfortable and inviting--tastefully decorated with quality furnishings and bedding, and vintage mountain lodge decor--yet totally family-friendly. The luxurious kitchen features a 5 burner gas stove, two ovens, two dishwashers, two refrigerators, two sinks, and a wine fridge. Seating for seven around the large reclaimed island, which is open to the dining room with a large farmhouse table for 14+. Additional seating outdoors on the covered deck, and at our round-table game nook in the great room. A large gas grill on the covered deck makes for easy entertaining inside or out.The spacious great room with a grand stone fireplace and comfortable seating offers plenty of space for families to play games or watch TV, and the separate main-floor office/library offers a cozy nook to curl up and read. We designed Twin Pines Legacy Lodge to intentionally feature spacious gathering areas along with numerous cozy nooks and conversation spots around the house that make sense for how families gather together.Twin Pines Legacy Lodge has space to sleep up to 20 guests with 6+ bedrooms (4 rooms with King beds); an additional "star room" sleeping nook off one bedroom, plus a loft sleeping area in another bedroom, and a full bed in a curtained sleeping nook in the rec room. With 5 full bathrooms (two ensuites) you'll have plenty of space to rest and freshen up.The upstairs area also features a spacious rec room with Skeetch Ball (like a shuffleboard), tons of kids' toys and games, and a large TV/seating area and kids play area. The property rental includes our private dock with 2 private sandy beaches, canoe, 2 stand-up paddle boards (SUP), a pedal boat, a kayak, fishing poles, life vests, and 4 mountain bikes. (2 kids, 2 adults). On our lakefront park-like property you'll also enjoy 2 fire pits (one wood, other propane), hot tub, tether ball, corn hole, ladder ball, hammock, horseshoe pit, Giant Jenga, outdoor checkers and more. Walking distance to RMNP and hiking trails, access to Colorado River, 150+ miles of ATV/snowmobile trails, and more--everything you need for the Colorado experience you're dreaming of!Property is abundant with wildlife-- watch the Moose graze along the pristine mountain lake shoreline--just a few feet away from the deck. Sun Valley Lake, a 22-acre non-motorized mountain lake, is also known as 'Moose Lake' because it's natural habitat where Moose live--and Moose calves are born here each spring. Elk, Deer, Fox, Otter, Beaver, Bear, Osprey, and Hummingbirds are also frequent visitors. Relax on the large deck overlooking Sun Valley Lake and take a deep breath of clean mountain air in this classic Colorado Mountain lakefront setting with towering pine, aspen groves, brilliant wildflowers, and soaring white-cap mountain views. Our mountain property offers total peaceful seclusion in the beautiful Sun Valley Ranch neighborhood located directly adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park, approx. 3 miles from downtown Grand Lake, and approx 90 minutes from Denver. Ski at the family-friendly resort Granby Ranch only 25 minutes away, or Winter Park Resort, only 45 minutes away. The Winding River Resort is within walking distance, and here you can enjoy guided horseback rides into RMNP, pony rides, a petting zoo, Chuckwagon Breakfast, Cowboy Church, pickle ball, disc golf, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and evening activities such as square dancing, cowboy poetry, etc. An 18-hole golf course is 3 miles away, and you can also ride your ATV or snowmobile right from our driveway to 150+ miles of groomed trails. (trailhead located 1/4 mile from the house) The neighborhood outfitter offers ATVs and snowmobiles for rent and guided horseback trail rides through Rocky Mtn Nat'l Park. The wonderful, family-friendly town of Grand Lake is less than 5 minutes away and offers a full-service marina for renting pontoon/fishing/water ski boats and jet-skis on any of the 'big lakes' Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Lake or Lake Granby, and there's a great little family beach. Wander the downtown 'boardwalk' and explore local art galleries, gift shops, restaurants, live music cafes, ice-cream shops, mini-golf, go-karts, etc. Grand Lake is also known for its fine live theatre productions, check out the summertime drama productions! Need help planning your gathering? The owner is a professional event planner/interior designer and is happy to assist you with any details you need to make your family vacation, reunion, wedding, corporate or church retreat the quintessential Colorado experience you've been dreaming of.NOTE FROM THE OWNER: In full transparency, we want to make sure our guests understand the reality of how Mother Nature operates here in the Colorado Mountains. You see, for more than a decade Twin Pines Lodge was one of the most popular vacation cabins in Grand Lake. In October 2020 the East Troublesome Wildfire impacted the northwest area of Grand Lake indiscriminately burning some properties as it was fueled by thousands of acres of beetle-kill pine trees in the National Forest to our west, and RMNP directly to our East. Sadly our beloved Twin Pines Lodge burned to the ground.Now, as of June 2024, we celebrate the re-opening of the BRAND NEW Twin Pines Legacy Lodge born from four years of imagining, designing, and building the most spectacular custom mountain log cabin we could have ever dreamed of. Having hosted thousands of guests in the past, we knew exactly what guests wanted in a quintessential Colorado log home for entertaining large family gatherings. While the fire did alter the landscape in some areas, it has not diminished the natural beauty of our Colorado vista and Twin Pines still offers a magical lakefront setting with more moose visitors than ever before! We were fortunate to retain dozens of our shady pine trees while adding hundreds more Aspens and sunny flowerbeds. In the 4 years since the fire we've seen nature's grand design as it took out the beetle-killed trees and has brought the new growth of Aspens and Lodgepoles, wildflowers galore, and an impressively open vista of Sun Valley Lake, Mount Baldy, the Never Summer Mountain range, and the Rocky Mountains. DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LOG CABIN LISTING! RIVERSONG REUNION LODGE--A SPRAWLING LOG HOME ON THE COLORADO RIVER ON 2.5 ACRES--SLEEPS 12-24 VRBO 759899Keywords: Grand Lake Log Home, custom log house, lakefront log cabin, Twin Pines, private dock, private mountain lodge, Rocky Mountain National Park, Sun Valley Lake, executive vacation rental, family reunion, colorado, reunions, moose, boating, fishing, Winter Park, skiing, snowmobiling, fly fishing, horseback riding.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- WiFi
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Fireplace
Outside
- Bicycles
- Boat
- Kayak / canoe
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
Location type
- Lake view
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Lake view
- Hot tub
- Barbecue grill
- Dryer
Languages spoken
- English
Pool spa
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Highchair
- Travel cot
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Oven
- Spices
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 6 bedrooms
- Sofa bed
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub or shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Porch/lanai
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Smoke-free property
- In-room accessibility
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Boat
- Bicycles
- Kayak
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bicycles
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Local artist showcase
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic water bottles
- Reusable tableware
- Bicycle parking
- Double-glazed windows
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- Reusable cups
- Unit size: 3,800 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- Property Registration Number STR24-127460
About the area
Grand Lake
Grand Lake is home to this holiday home. Kauffman House Museum and Grand Lake Area Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ute Trail and South Route. Chapin Pass and Cascades of the Rockies Bookstore are also worth visiting.
Nearby locations
- Kawuneeche Visitor Center 6 min drive
- Columbine Lake 10 min drive
- Adams Falls Trail 10 min drive
- Grand Lake Marina 11 min drive
- Grand Lake Golf Course 12 min drive
Getting around
- Granby Station 30 min drive
- Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) 150 min drive
Restaurants
- Sagebrush BBQ & Grill 11 min drive
- Roadhouse Bar & Grill 15 min drive
- Miyauchi's Snack Bar 11 min drive
- The World's End Brewpub and Inn 11 min drive
- One Love Rum Kitchen 11 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Twin Pines Legacy Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Twin Pines Legacy Lodge?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Twin Pines Legacy Lodge?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Twin Pines Legacy Lodge located?
Situated in Grand Lake, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Colorado River and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park. Kawuneeche Visitor Center and Ute Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).