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Top 12 Lake House Vacation Rentals in Colorado

Most of us are constantly dreaming of that next fabulous getaway. While a vacation at the beach is always fun, perhaps it’s time to escape the tourist crowds and enjoy a lakeside holiday instead. A house by the lake often means more tranquility, relaxing to the sounds of gentle waves that lap the shore while enjoying fun on and in the water. By booking any of these lake house rentals in Colorado, you’re practically guaranteed a memorable retreat.

Lakefront Cabin with a Dock, Grand Lake Lakefront Cabin with a Dock in Grand Lake
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Lakefront Cabin with a Dock, Grand Lake

This beautiful and recently renovated lakefront cabin sits right on Grand Lake, accommodating up to six guests in three bedrooms. It has hardwood floors and a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook up your meals, including upgraded appliances. Look forward to campfires by the lake, swimming, fishing and boating right out your door in the summer, and in the winter, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, sledding and snowmobiling. Free Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer and TV are all included too.

Lakeside Condos with Unobstructed Views, Dillon Lakeside Condos with Unobstructed Views
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Lakeside Condos with Unobstructed Views, Dillon

Look forward to gorgeous unobstructed views over Lake Dillon, with the snow-capped peaks of Ten Mile Range providing a spectacular backdrop. A one-bedroom corner condo unit, it includes charming mountain decor, a lakeside deck and floor-to-ceiling windows with a sliding glass door for enjoying the vista, including both sunrises and sunsets, inside or out. Look forward to après skiing, hiking, biking, sailing, kayaking and standup paddleboarding and then coming back to soothe sore muscles in the hot tub.

Lake Estes Log Cabin Retreat with Private Jacuzzi, Estes Park Lake Estes Log Cabin Retreat with Private Jacuzzi, Colorado
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Lake Estes Log Cabin Retreat with Private Jacuzzi, Estes Park

This spectacular cabin is located in an upscale residential-resort community at Lake Estes. It includes two bedrooms, both master suites, accommodating six comfortably or a maximum of eight. It boasts floor-to-ceiling windows for breathtaking views, including dramatic south-facing views of Longs Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park, a patio with a stone fireplace and a seven-person hot tub. There’s another 25-foot-tall fireplace in the living area, along with a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. You’ll have a BBQ grill for cooking out while the water and a four-mile path that circles the lake is just a one-minute walk away.

Home on Lake Purgatory, Durango Home on Lake Purgatory
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Home on Lake Purgatory, Durango

Located near the Purgatory Ski Area overlooking Lake Purgatory, a private alpine lake north of the town of Durango, this over 2,600-square-foot home sleeps eight in three bedrooms plus a loft. Tucked into the mountains, it’s the ideal lake house surrounded by opportunities for recreational activities. Enjoy views of Engineer and Spud Mountain to the north and to the east, the Animas River flowing through the La Plata Mountains. Every window has a view of the lake, and on the deck is a hot tub to relax in, gazing up at the starry night’s sky with the only sounds heard are the fish that occasionally break through the water’s surface. Look forward to fishing for brook trout, paddling out in a canoe that’s included and enjoying a variety of activities throughout the area like hiking, biking, horseback riding and even bobsledding in the summer, right across the street.

Lemon Lodge, Grand Lake Lemon Lodge
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Lemon Lodge, Grand Lake

Lemon Lodge is a two-bedroom cabin just two blocks from town, tucked among the pines with a trout stream right out the back that empties into Grand Lake. Accommodating up to six, it has a well-appointed kitchen that includes a Keurig coffeemaker and dishwasher, along with a gas stove for cozying up to view views of the lake, stream and the mountains through large windows on three sides. While you’re gazing out, you might even spot a moose or fox.

Lakefront Home with Sweeping Views, Dillon Lakefront Home with Sweeping Views and Private Hot Tub, Dillon, Colorado
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Lakefront Home with Sweeping Views, Dillon

This four-bedroom home accommodating up to 10 is perched on the cliffs above Lake Dillon, offering a sweeping view of the mountains and lake from your own private hot tub. Bring your furry best friend and enjoy a wide range of activities in the area, including fun on the water and skiing at Keystone, just four miles away. It has a custom stone fireplace, a flat-screen cable HDTV, a poker table with chips and cards, and a garage with foosball and a pool table. You can also look forward to grilling on the gas BBQ and cooking up meals in a gourmet kitchen.

Lakefront Log Cabin, Pagosa Springs Lakefront Log Cabin
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Lakefront Log Cabin, Pagosa Springs

This lakefront log cabin in Pagosa Springs is just 12 minutes from town for enjoying the natural hot springs and includes shared kayaks and a paddle boat for getting out on the water. It features two bedrooms, sleeping up to four, with an open floor plan, a gas fireplace and a deck, along with gorgeous mountain views. Enjoy fishing right out front, and bring your four-legged best friends with you as it includes a fenced yard with pets are welcome. A full kitchen, TV and Wi-Fi are all included too.

Three-Bedroom Grinning Bear Lodge with Mountain Views, Twin Lakes Grinning Bear Lodge, Twin Lakes, Colorado
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Three-Bedroom Grinning Bear Lodge with Mountain Views, Twin Lakes

Grinning Bear is a luxurious three-bedroom log cabin with three stories, sleeping as many as 10 guests. Among the many highlights are the wraparound deck and floor-to-ceiling windows for relaxing with spectacular views of the Mosquito Mountain Range. In the spacious living area, you’ll find a wood-burning stove to coy up to along with a flat-screen TV and Blue-ray player for moving nights. The walk-out basement has foosball, a pool table, games for kids, and another flat-screen TV with a DVD player. the outdoor fire pit is a great place to roast marshmallows while enjoying the mountain views, and after dark, a brilliant starry night’s sky.

Dog Friendly with Lake and Mountain Views, Grand Lake Grand Lake Cabin, Colorado
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Dog Friendly with Lake and Mountain Views, Grand Lake

This pet-friendly cabin sits on a three-quarter-acre property spread on a hill that overlooks Shadow Mountain Lake. From here, you’ll enjoy the panoramic mountain, forest, and lake views. It accommodates up to six in two bedrooms plus a loft that can be used for additional sleeping space, reading, or playing games. You’ll have a large furnished deck, ideal for relaxing and alfresco dining with a view along with a well-equipped kitchen and a mini multi-game table for pool and table tennis. There’s a washer/dryer, a fireplace to cozy up to, and satellite TV for watching your favorite shows too.

Mountain Top Escape, Evergreen Mountain Top Escape
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Mountain Top Escape, Evergreen

Rising above the clouds, Mountain Top Escape is just a short drive from Denver yet worlds away, in a setting that provides fresh, clean air to breathe and crisp mountain water to drink. You’ll be surrounded by pine tree-covered hills and abundant wildlife with opportunities to enjoy magical sunsets with the orange glow highlighting it all. Complimentary paddleboards and kayaks are provided for fun on nearby Evergreen Lake and you’ll have a huge furnished wraparound deck for outdoor dining, a relaxing hot tub, and a telescope for fantastic stargazing. Inside, the basement offers plenty of entertainment with air hockey and foosball. You’ll have all the essentials too, including a fabulous kitchen and a 55″ TV.

Lake Front Chalet with Views, Fireplace & Fire Pit, Black Hawk Lakefront Chalet with Views
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Lake Front Chalet with Views, Fireplace & Fire Pit, Black Hawk

Just 10 minutes from Black Hawk and Central City, this gorgeous contemporary home is nestled among the trees just above a private lake and boasts walls of windows that bring the outdoors in. You’ll enjoy a view from nearly every vantage point, including the large deck with a natural gas BBQ, a gas fire pit, and comfy lounge furniture. The lake is stocked and comes with private fishing rights, so don’t forget your gear. You’ll also have opportunities to watch wildlife, while the 70″ TV comes with access to Netflix, HBOMax, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Streaming along with YoutubeTV for regular channels offers indoor entertainment.

Log Cabin Lake House on 5 Acres with Pool Table, Fairplay Log Cabin Lakehouse, Fairplay, Colorado
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Log Cabin Lake House on 5 Acres with Pool Table, Fairplay

This impressive lakehouse sits across five acres and comes with your own private lake. While it’s peaceful and secluded, it’s easy to reach and access world-class skiing at nearby Breckenridge. There are a ton of activities in the surrounding area, including hiking from the Beaver Creek Trailhead nearby, hot springs, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, and four-wheeling. Two inflatable paddleboards are included for fun on the water too. The cabin sleeps up to 10 in four bedrooms and includes numerous notable features like two full kitchens and two dining rooms, two living room areas, two wood-burning stoves, a six-person hot tub, and full wraparound decks.