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Fisherman's Cabin

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· Bailey, Park, Colorado · 4 acres
Hosted by Simon S.
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· 6 guests max
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Cozy, small, one room cabin and an outhouse with a sink, solar bag shower, and composting toilet. Propane heat and single burner for heating up some coffee or a snack. Large beautiful deck with fire-pit and grill and peaceful river sounds. forest views sits on 4 acres. Park right next to the cabin with a 4x4/AWD or 50ft away with any vehicle. The Fisherman’s Cabin, hosted by Huts and Hills, has a wild and unique history. Originally it was built by two professors from Berkeley College as an annual mountain campsite. They used to make the pilgrimage every year from California to Colorado to come relax in the wonderful forest of the Lost Acres National Park. At the turn of the century, the Denver Wheel Club used to have their headquarters right next to the river just down Insmont Dr. and hosted a big bike race every year. This was before there was even a road to the mountains, and the only real public access to these lands were via the train from Denver! Today the Fisherman's Cabin is just a hop, skip and a jump outside downtown Bailey, Colorado and close to many mountain passes like Guanella and Kenosha. There are local hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, and animal watching activities waiting to be experienced. Sleeps 2 plus invite up to 6 friends for camping and goodtimes! Please see the Fisherman's cabin site description for more information! * PROPANE FIRE PIT ONLY, NO FIRES ALLOWED  * THERE IS NO RUNNING WATER but there is a provided water bag for the sink / shower and at this time of year you must bring your own water! * THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY* This cozy cabin is perfect for adventurers. * It sleeps 2 but we allow up to 6 on the property and tents anywhere around the cabin. * Off-grid cabin life with all the amenities you need and nothing you don't! Propane powered indoor heater and cooking burner, outdoor grill, and outdoor propane fire pit. * Kitchenette stocked with kettle / percolator, cups, plates, pots and pans, basic cooking utensils, and more. Grilling on the deck in this serene wilderness is a great way to spend an evening. * The bathroom has a tub and a sink which both drain.  * Provided shower bag can be used in the shower or the two sinks. * About 5 gallons of water is provided during peak season (June - October), but off peak you must bring your own. * Composting toilet with extra TP. * Small battery lamp with extra batteries and candles. * Private area, neighbors are far away but please be respectful! * An 8'x10' ft inside space provides all you need for 2 people and the deck has all the dance floor you need at about tripple that size! * Outdoor seatings and dinner table setting. * Sounds of the Platte River. * Please see the map images to see where to park for your vehicle (2x4 / 4x4). * Unfortunately, no pets allowed only because the neighbor has a dog that walks around and will bark a lot. --- IMPORTANT INFO --- * No fires allowed * No running water, but there is a provided water bag for the sink / shower. * Water for the shower / sinks is supplied for bookings between June - October, bookings between November and May must bring their own water (we do still leave one shower bag), and leave the bag empty upon leaving please! * There is no electricity, indoor lights are battery operated and outdoor lights are solar powered.
What to expect
Cabin
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
6 guests max
Toilet available
No campfires
No pets
The dog next door is named Coco.. She VERY friendly to humans, but the neighbor worries she is not other’s pets .. as she has never really been exposed yet.
Potable water available
Bottled water or jugs. Provided solar shower bag, water only during peak season (June - October)
Showers available
There is a solar shower bag to warm up your shower water
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
Bbq, private, stovetop or hot plate, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station. There is a small kitchenette inside and a full BBQ outside! The kitchenette is more for a coffee and snack but could cook some sides for your BBQ meal.
Picnic table present
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
While all can park here, please see the map in the photos to see the different parking locations based on your vehicle type
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61 ratings · 52 reviews
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Juri M.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· December 2024
Peaceful little retreat!
Perfect little spot for a getaway! Quiet and peaceful with great mountain views and river noises. Cute cabin and outhouse. I was able to spend lots of time reading and enjoying nature in the provided hammocks. It was also very easy to cook and prep meals, and the cabin heater definitely came in handy during my mid-December stay. I could see all the neighbors but not hear any which was nice - the sweet neighbor pup Coco came to say hi at one point though! The only downsides for me were not having a lock inside the cabin, and some of the kitchenware was dirty. I have already recommended this cabin to friends and would definitely come back sometime for another getaway to recharge 😊
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Loren L.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
Second Stay
Great little cabin to hide away in for the weekend. This was actually our second stay since we liked it so much the first time.
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Rheall R.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Cabin Love!!
With kids
My niece and I loved our stay at the fisherman's cabin. Got in just in time to settle in and get the lay of the land before dark. However we realized even after dark the cabin and front patio arr well lit. We opted the play some cards and do some paints, even left one of our pots with some foraged flowers for the next guest to enjoy.
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Ethan M.
2 reviews
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· September 2024
Fisherman’s CB
The cabin was really cute and the views were great! I would definitely go back!
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Mary S.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2024
We had a great stay. All went smoothly. The cabin and amenities were as advertised - simple basic necessities to commune with nature. We love the outdoor fireplace. Bring your battery pack to charge your phone.
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Kevin R.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
Rustic, but well-appointed cabin & outhouse. Being set on a hill it required the supervision of our 2-year-old. Fine for slightly older kids. Pretty private with neighbors some distance away. Easy access to the little town of Bailey and North Fork Platte. The river access from the cabin was blocked during our stay but Simon was going to look into it.
Location
Bailey, Park, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne) and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Simon S.

Joined in September 2021
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