Mountain cabin w/ lake access,firepit & BBQ
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Twin Lakes
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Welcome to The Bear Den – a cozy mountain cabin in Twin Lakes surrounded by 14,000-ft peaks and winter wilderness. Perfect for families, couples & remote workers.
– Sleeps 4 | 2 bedrooms | 2 beds | 1 bath
– Private patio & BBQ grill
– Shared firepit & outdoor seating
– Starlink Wi-Fi & dedicated workspace
– Fully equipped kitchen & washer/dryer
– Pet-friendly & family-ready
– Steps from trails, lakes & snowy adventures
Rooms and Beds
Bedroom #2
Bedroom #3
Features and Amenities
Rates and Availability
Reviews
great stay! beautiful location. remote- so plan ahead for food.
4×4 isn’t required during the summer months but would definitely
Exactly what we were looking for! We were able to
Great place to stay
Price Details
great stay! beautiful location. remote- so plan ahead for food.
4×4 isn’t required during the summer months but would definitely
Exactly what we were looking for! We were able to
Great place to stay
Clean, cozy & as advertised. Great jumping-off point for Elbert
Clean, cozy & as advertised. Great jumping-off point for Elbert
Bear Cabin is a delight! It has everything you need
amazing! everything was perfect and we had a great time!
Great Place
The small cabin was exactly what we needed for the
Great stay and location. The cabin was exactly what we
Nice cabin in a beautiful area. Quiet, peaceful and just
Didn’t have enough plates silverware or any basics for cooking.
Great spot in a beautiful location, Host always very responsive.
Great time
Awesome
Nice location…near Leadville.
Amazing cabin in an amazing location. Serene setting with beautiful
Very nice Mountain Cabin. Accessible in the winter
Beautiful cabin in Twin Lakes, Colorado, it was an unforgettable
The best part about this location is undoubtedly the incredible
Quite, Remote cabin, with mountain views. Overall great cabin for
The Bear Cabin was the perfect spot for our winter
We had a great experience during our stay. The view
This place had the best views.
Always a pleasure to stay here! Second time staying at
Thanks again!
Beautiful Views!
We enjoyed our stay at this cozy cabin! Appreciated the
Lovely cabin in Twin Lakes
Wonderful and cozy cabin tucked up in the mountains with
Lovely cabin overlooking Twin Lakes with a view that is
Lovely cabin. wonderful location..
The perfect place to stay for someone climbing Mount Elbert
BEAUTIFUL area! So many stars at night! The cabin was
Stayed in the Bear cabin, it was awesome. Near the
Great stay
Works well for a stay in the Leadville/Twin Lakes area.
beautiful place, worth the money
This cabin was a lovely little stay! Beautiful views and
No issues, management was responsive, and the place was described perfectly as in the description. Would stay here again! Thank you!
Great area. easy place to get into. Comfortable and cozy
Very nice cabin for our weekend stay. Clean and comfortable.
Perfect place to spend the night prior to hiking a
This location is stunning! The cabin was a perfect combination
Great place overall
We had an amazing time! Loved staying here and would
I loves Twin Lakes and the cabin is in the perfect spot
I loves Twin Lakes and the cabin is in the
Stayed here to celebrate my 30th birthday and it was so charming and comfortable
Stayed here to celebrate my 30th birthday and it was
Great stay and the cabin was well fitted and clean
Great stay and the cabin was well fitted and clean
It was more than I expected, from booking to checkout
It was more than I expected, from booking to checkout.
We had a great time
The things that frustrated us were that there wasn't a fly swatter. We are used to the outdoors and know that bugs get inside, but give us something to kill them with. It also might be worth mentioning to guests to do tick checks. As soon as the snow is gone, the ticks are out and we found so many out on our adventures. The other thing that frustrated us was that we couldn't find a broom. We wanted to sweep up a mess and were left cleaning the floors with paper towels.
Overall we had a wonderful stay and we'll likely return!
wow wow wow
wow wow wow. our first airbnb in colorado. we drove
Nice cozy cabin
Very Comfortable beds
Kitchen had everything we needed
Location is perfect for access to winter and summer activities
Nice cozy cabin, warm on cold nightsVery Comfortable bedsKitchen had
Very Comfortable beds
Kitchen had everything we needed
Location is perfect for access to winter and summer activities
We had a great stay in the bear cabin
We had a great stay in the bear cabin. The
Great
Great!
Great getaway
Great getaway. Stayed here for a couple nights to go
The place was exactly as described in the listing
The place was exactly as described in the listing. Quiet
Good place with good ambience and location thanks for this place
Great Stay
Good place with good ambience and location thanks for this
Great Stay
wonderful stay with an amazing view
wonderful stay with an amazing view!!
Beautiful location, will come back
Beautiful location, will come back
we had a wonderful stay at the Bear Den cabin
we had a wonderful stay at the Bear Den cabin!
Perfect little cabin in the mountains
Perfect little cabin in the mountains
Everything was perfect!
This was our 2nd time staying at the Bear Den
Very comfortable bed! Outside bench offers beautiful view of the
The location is quiet just off a county road that
Hosts are easy to reach out to so that made things easy if there were any issues or questions. 30 min outside of Buena Vista or Leadville makes this a great location for trail runners, hikers, mountain bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Stars are beautiful at night on this hill top.
Saw families in the other cabins during the day but as close as the cabins are everyone was super considerate of everyone else and it was very peaceful. Washer and dryer helped with reducing number of clothes to pack.
Full kitchen makes it easy to make your own meals and feel right at home.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Bear cabin. The
Loved it!!
Great place to stay. Awesome view. Host was very responsive
The Bear Cabin
Great Location
Was a wonderful clean place to stay. Very accommodating. Would
Nice quaint clean cabin with a beautiful view of the
Cute Clean Cabin
Convenient location and overall nice
Awesome location with wonderful views. Would stay again in a
Cute, cozy cabin. We had everything we needed. It was
The host was great at communicating and making sure we were settled.
Check out Buena Viata if staying here! Its not too far from Twin Lakes and there's a lot to do there.
Great location and the host was a lot of help.
Our stay at the Bear cabin was nothing short of
Great stay! Comfortable beds. We love the cabins on this
I loved this cute little cabin! It has everything you’ll
Beautiful cabin! We had a great stay here 🙂. Easy
Vacation
Great stay. Beautiful views.
We absolutely loved our getaway at the Bear Cabin. It
Nice cozy cabin with convenient access to the Twin Lakes
this is our 2nd time we have stayed in these
Great little cabin at Twin Lakes. Clean, comfortable beds, and
Very nice blend of rustic touches with modern amenities. Felt
The Bear Cabin is located in a peaceful neighborhood with
p.s. we highly recommend four-wheel drive w/ AS or snow tires
Place was great, absolutely enjoyed our stay. Overall amenities and
The Bear Den was a fabulous spot for 2 couples
Gorgeous views!! I loved it! Cozy and warm! Definitely coming
Had a problem with the Wi-Fi not showing up. It
It was just what was needed. Peaceful, beautiful, and quite.
Weekend Getaway
This cabin was great! More spacious than the picture can
Absolutely beautiful location. The views are unimaginable! The house is
A wonderful experience and spot, we eloped after 12 years
stay
We had a great stay, loved the location and the
This was a perfect spot for our Colorado trip. We
An excellent cabin settled just above twin lakes. It was
The checking in and out process was simple and easy.
Awesome location literally above Twin Lakes. Totally cute cabin.
This cabin was great! Awesome location, clean and had everything
Beautiful location near Twin Lakes and lots of gorgeous views!
The cabin is simple and has cute bear and moose
Gorgeous view and cozy space! If you’re in twin lakes
Great 2 day getaway
Twin Lakes Bear Cabin
The hone was easy to find and enter. The space
We stayed in the Bear Cabin and it was excellent.
We enjoyed paddle boarding and swimming at Twin Lakes.
Loved that it was so close to home, which afforded us more time to sleep in and still get a great spot before more tourists arrived.
Hosts were super communicative before and during our stay. They replied promptly. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
This is a great place to stay if you are
Great value in the summer. Tons of great fishing spots
Great location and very fast communication! The Cabin was very
The location of this cabin is amazing. We enjoyed the
Great experience!
The perfect little get away! Just what was needed for
Location is amazing! The small “downtown” of Twin Lakes is
Breath taking views just a few steps outside your door.
This place was AWESOME! Great views just 15 steps from
Really good for the price. Would absolutely stay here again.
Great location in heart of the Rocky mountains
Great location! Easy check in, clean comfortable cabin. Would highly
U paying for the location. Thats it. Wifi didnt work.
Amazing Gem. Easy to communicate with the host. I really
Perfect cozy modernized cabin in Twin Lakes. Great views and
The cabin was very clean and had beautiful views just
Cozy and quiet
Everything turn out to be as expected. I would go
This sweet cabin has walk out views that will take
This alpine cabin was perfect for our needs. We were
We really enjoyed our stay! We loved the view and
This place was by far the best bnb I’ve ever
Perfect location. loved how comfortable the cabin was and the
the decor was cute and everything was super clean. I'll definitely be back
This bear cabin was very cute and cozy!! Very accurate
Great location. Benches in front of cabins, had the worlds
place was super clean and cozy. Spectacular views.
Wonderful small cabin for three of us in a beautiful
The Bear Cabin was great with a bunch of great
I definitely would stay again if I was back in the area.
If you’re looking for an Airbnb near Twin Lakes, look
The views the views the views from the property and
A wonderful cabin in a beautiful location! This air bnb
Beautiful places to stay to get away would recommend it
Great cabin!
I’ve stayed here twice now. Can’t beat the views on
Great, convenient spot. We only stayed one night, but would
Had a very nice stay here. It’s run by a
The views are lovely (although, you do need to go outside a few meters to see the views of the lake).
I think it's clear in other reviews, but just in case, you are not directly on the lake, but a few mins drive up hill from them). The road the cabin is on overlooks the lakes and it's beautiful! we watched a few sunsets, rises, and stargazing!
Fantastic little cabin. We loved it!
Very cozy cabin in a beautiful location! The hosts were
Good location and nice cabin, responsive hosts.
Very comfortable cabin. Breathtaking views. Would definitely book it again
The view from this cabin is amazing. Check-in was so
Fantastic stay!
Beautiful location. Easy to get to. Check in was a
What a beautiful space and stunning view! The cabin itself
Just a few tips. 1) Make sure to reserve some time for stargazing. 2) If you do NOT have a 4WD and/or high clearance vehicle, do yourself a favor and just follow the directions provided in your guidebook for coming to and leaving the cabin (taking Co Rd 10 <—> Pan Ark Drive <—> Mt Hope Road and going back the same way). We had seen a comment about being careful of a few roads in the winter, so we didn’t pay too much attention since we stayed in the beginning of June. Fast forward to us following GPS directions out from the cabin and we almost got stuck going down a road that a 2WD, low(ish) clearing vehicle should NOT be going down (this is if you continue going down Mt Hope Rd taking a small switchback/zig zag road towards CO-82 W).
Overall, 5 out of 5 stars and would definitely stay again or even more likely upgrade to one of the cabins with a direct view of the lakes and mountains!
Awesome
This was a beautiful place to stay. The view over
AMAZING location, will be back again soon.
Great views and the host was very punctual answering any
Amazing views, great little getaway!
The Bear Den Cabin is an amazing place to stay
The Bear cabin was great! My dad and I were
Cozy cabin with nice amenities! Hospitality was great and the
Great place to stay with amazing views.
This place is perfect for a romantic getaway in a
The Bear Cabin is a grand little place. We went
Open air, quiet and relatively secluded. The 4 cabins are close together, but I believe the photos show that well. The blinds can be drawn on any/all windows for as much privacy as you'd like!
The cabin all the kitchen gadgets we needed to cook all long weekend. We came prepared with plenty of food, but for those who don't know the Twin Lakes area, definitely come prepared with your own stores of food!
John and team were very communicative and provided helpful information. Check in with the door code was simple and straightforward.
The area is beautiful, and the cabin was cute. If
John’s place was great. We spent the weekend skiing and
Description
Welcome to The Bear Den – a cozy mountain cabin in Twin Lakes surrounded by 14,000-ft peaks and winter wilderness. Perfect for families, couples & remote workers.
- Sleeps 4 | 2 bedrooms | 2 beds | 1 bath
- Private patio & BBQ grill
- Shared firepit & outdoor seating
- Starlink Wi-Fi & dedicated workspace
- Fully equipped kitchen & washer/dryer
- Pet-friendly & family-ready
- Steps from trails, lakes & snowy adventures
Space
Sleeping arrangements
The Bear Den accommodates up to four guests across two bedrooms, each featuring plush Green Leaf memory foam mattresses—one king and one queen. Soft linens, extra blankets, and room-darkening shades ensure restful nights after a day in the high-country air.
Living and comfort
The single-level cabin blends rustic character with thoughtful updates. Settle into the inviting living area for a quiet evening with the 43" Smart TV or a round of board games. Heating and ceiling fans keep you comfortable through Colorado’s changing seasons, while portable fans offer airflow when needed. For families, the cabin provides a Pack ’n Play, table corner guards, and babysitter recommendations.
Kitchen and dining
The fully equipped kitchen includes everything you need to prepare meals at home—from a refrigerator and stove to a microwave, oven, and coffee maker. Enjoy breakfast at the dining table or savor dinner with a view from the private patio. Essential cookware and dining ware are provided, making it easy to refuel after a snowy adventure.
Outdoor living
Step outside to your private patio or balcony, complete with outdoor furniture and a BBQ grill. In winter, breathe in the cool alpine air while snowflakes drift over the quiet forest. Shared outdoor areas feature firepits perfect for warming up under the stars after a day of cross-country skiing or exploring nearby trails.
Connectivity and convenience
Stay connected with Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace ideal for remote work or streaming. The washer and dryer make extended stays simple, and self check-in via smart lock ensures a seamless arrival. Free parking is available both onsite and along the street, even in snowy conditions.
Neighborhood
Nestled at 9,200 feet in the historic town of Twin Lakes, this cabin is surrounded by Colorado’s tallest peaks, including Mt. Elbert and Mt. Hope. Winter brings opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and peaceful lakeside walks. The nearby towns of Leadville and Buena Vista offer charming restaurants, gear shops, and year-round adventure access.
Perfect for
Small families, couples, or friends seeking a pet-friendly alpine escape with comfort, connection, and endless outdoor beauty just beyond the door. Whether you’re here for stargazing, mountain air, or the serenity of snow-covered trails, The Bear Den offers a cozy home base for your winter mountain retreat.
Notes
BRINGING ALONG YOUR FURRY FRIEND?
Let us know a little about your dog(s) and we should be able to accommodate with an adjustment to our cleaning fee. $75 cleaning fee per dog, maximum two dogs only. Sorry, no cats permitted.
Events are subject to approval. Please note event fees will apply.
THE WILDLIFE:
There are animals around the premises including many deer, foxes, multiple species of raptors and other birds, armadillos, many rabbits, black bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, coyotes and more! You won’t see all of these at the cabin, but if you get out on the trails, you might get lucky...
MOUNTAIN LIVING
1. We are located just shy of 10,000 feet. Please drink plenty of water to avoid altitude sickness.
2. Sometimes the wind kicks up to remind us of all the things we cannot control, but it usually settles down again within a few hours. You would be best not to leave belongings outside.
3. Wildlife is somewhat rare but has been known to wander through, please do not leave food outside at night.
4. Be prepared with lots of clothing layers so you can adapt to changing conditions. Mountain storms come and go quickly.
5. 4WD is recommended throughout the year and required during winter months due to potential heavy snowfall.
RESPECT
The Bear Den is located in a remote, tiny mountain town. Twin Lakes is pretty amazing; in fact, our family is a little apprehensive to share it with others. As visitors to the area, please think about your impact on our town and the small surrounding communities. Please respect full-time residents' privacy and solitude. Follow Leave No Trace guidelines when visiting and recreating in the beautiful outdoors, and consider supporting local dining and shopping during your stay.
SMOKING
We like to keep our cabins as fresh as the outside alpine air. If you need to smoke, you'll need to step outside to do so. There will be a $600 fine for any smoking inside the cabins
FIRE
There is currently a fire ban in place. Violations is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000. Please be careful and check with Lake County for more recent updates.
VIEWS
While the cabin windows don't provide a direct view of the lake, taking a short walk outside reveals a stunning view of Twin Lakes and the surrounding mountains.
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Lake County STR License # 2024-016
Neighborhood
Just outside the cabin you will enjoy stunning views of Mt Elbert - the second-highest peak in the contiguous U.S. as well as of Mt. Hope, another of the tallest peaks in Colorado. You will fall in love with the clear morning lake views and awe-inspiring panoramic perspectives. These gorgeous mountain views create an amazing backdrop for the ever-changing light show, which offers glorious sunrises and mind-blowing sunsets. Occasional passing storms and rainbows add to the magnificent display of nature.
A mere two-hour drive from Denver, Twin Lakes is a remote historic mining town. Nestled deep within a National Forest at the base of the Rockies’ tallest mountains, yet close to the booming outdoor adventure towns of Buena Vista and Leadville, the town of Twin Lakes is an undiscovered gem. Our cabins offer the best views in the state of Colorado and immediate access to the wilderness just outside your door. You will gain an appreciation for the peaceful beauty of this untamed area like you have never known before.
ACTIVITIES & RECREATION
Twin Lakes and Mt. Elbert Forebay are both a quick 5-10 minute drive from here. You'll find various activities to enjoy, including:
• Swimming
• Onsite disc golf course (3 holes)
• Canoeing (rentals available)
• Kayaking (rentals available)
• Stand-up paddle-boarding (rentals available)
• Lake fishing (try ice fishing in the winter!)
• Hiking/Cross-country skiing/Snowshoeing/Mountain biking. There are endless trails just outside your door for you to enjoy.
• 14ers - Bag your peaks here! Use this as your base camp. The most accessible mountains are:
Elbert, Massive, Huron, La Plata, Missouri, Belford, Oxford, Harvard, Colombia and Yale.
• Stargazing. On clear nights you may see planets, and, of course, myriad stars. View the details of the Milky Way as rarely seen in our world today. Don’t forget to bring your telescope!
• ATVing/4-Wheeling/Snowmobiling. Haul your vehicle up. There’s plenty of space!
• Whitewater rafting on the Arkansas river
• Fly fishing the 100+ miles of Gold Medal trout water on the Arkansas River
• Hunting
• Gold-panning
Access
DRIVING DISTANCES - SKI RESORTS
• Copper - 50 min
• Ski-Cooper - 40 min
• Monarch - 1 hour 10 min
• Vail - 1 hour 15 min
• Keystone - 1 hour 15 min
• Breckenridge - 1 hour 15 min
DRIVING DISTANCES - TOWNS/CITIES
• Twin Lakes (town) - 8 minutes
• Denver - 2 hours
• Buena Vista - 30 minutes
• Leadville - 25 minutes
• Aspen - 3 hours
• Salida - 1 hour
• Colorado Springs - 2 hours 15 min