Welcome to Rest-A-While, a charming TURN KEY mountain retreat nestled along the scenic Big Thompson River in beautiful Drake, Colorado. Surrounded by towering rock formations, mature trees, and abundant sunshine, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage offers the perfect blend of historic character and peaceful mountain living.Inside, you'll find warm, welcoming spaces highlighted by an antique wood stove in the family room and a stunning native stone fireplace in the living room, creating the perfect atmosphere after a day of exploring the Rockies. Large windows frame beautiful mountain views while filling the home with natural light.Step outside to enjoy the expansive deck built into the natural rock outcroppings, a spacious stone patio, colorful perennial gardens, and multiple outdoor living areas designed for relaxing, entertaining, or simply listening to the soothing sounds of the Big Thompson River.Whether you're searching for a mountain getaway, or an investment opportunity, Rest-A-While offers an exceptional Colorado lifestyle just minutes from Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, world-class hiking, fishing, and endless outdoor recreation.Come experience the tranquility, natural beauty, and timeless charm that make Rest-A-While a place you'll never want to leave.
Property Details
- Interior
- Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating
- Baseboard, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
- Cooling Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1.75
- Full Baths
- 1
- 3/4 Baths
- 1
- View
- Mountain(s),Water
- Lot Features
- Cul-De-Sac, Rock Outcropping
- Stories
- 2
- Lot Description
- Cul-De-Sac, Rock Outcropping
- Acres
- 0.19
- Square Feet
- 1536
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Style
- Cottage
- Basement
- 1
- Basement Description
- Crawl Space, None
- Year Built
- 1932
- Roof
- Composition
- Utility Source
- Cistern, Well
- Utility Features
- Electricity Available
- Appliances
- Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Subdivision
- /150572 - S15 T05 R72
- School District
- Estes Park R-3
- Elementary School
- Estes Park
- Middle School
- Estes Park
- High School
- Estes Park
- County
- LARIMER
- Region
- Drake
- Zoning
- O
Location
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Last Updated: Sep 2, 2026 10:17 AM. Source: RECOLORADO
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Listed by Brandon Albrecht (#c6936d31e53605974120b6c7552aca35), 9072906709
Listing Office: RE/MAX Mountain Brokers
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