Money-making lovely Colorado mountain cottage, 5-star rated Super Host Air BnB with Big Thompson riverfront views. Licensed, remotely managed, and turnkey. Two large bedrooms & updated bathrooms. Warm and rustic decor with a striking kitchen counter bar and dining room, private upper-level primary room, and lots of windows throughout the home. The home is nestled between the Rock Canyon & the river and is located just outside of Estes Park with a Drake zip code. This "Darn River House" is a turnkey, licensed 5-star rated Air BnB that brought in $37,130 in 2023 with only 4 months of rentals! Turnkey includes all appliances, furnishings, and equipment. May through August of 2024 has already $20,000 in reservations. 30 Mbps CenturyLink internet with Trailblazer fiber slated for 2024. The average electricity cost is $75/mo, and propane costs $300/mo in winter. while $0 in the summer & septic vault pumping is $250/mo., Propane, well & holding tank levels are monitored by WiFi. Larimer Co, short-term rental permit 22-ZONE3244. 14 minutes to Rocky Mountain NP & 7 minutes to downtown Estes Park. From the BnB host: This is a lovely standalone mountain home directly on the Big Thompson River. Enjoy the sounds of the river as you drink your morning coffee on the flagstone patio, take a quick drive up to Estes, or snuggle up a little longer on the Sleep Number bed. Reservations (as of 3/25/2024) for 2024 = $26,970.81 (This is based on bookings in Airbnb + VRBO)
Sold for $675,000
$675,000
49 Rock Canyon Rd, Drake, CO 80515
2beds
1,527sqft
Cabin
Built in 1940
8,239 Square Feet Lot
$671,000 Zestimate®
$442/sqft
$2,963 Estimated rent
Home value
$671,000
$637,000 - $705,000
$2,963/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 20, 2025 at 06:49pm
Listed by:
Debra Moore 3036749770,
RE/Max Alliance-Evergreen
Bought with:
Non-IRES Agent
Non-IRES
Source: IRES,MLS#: 1004780
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Carpet
- Features: Full Primary Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 10
Dining room
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 8
Kitchen
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Laundry
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 6
Living room
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Purifier Owned
Features
- Separate Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,527
- Total interior livable area: 1,527 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,527
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Heated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Details: Attached
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 8,239 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: R0555134
- Zoning: o
- Special conditions: Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Cabin
- Property subtype: Cabin
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: See Remarks, Septic Vault
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, High Speed Avail
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Alarm
Location
- Region: Drake
- Subdivision: BERTHOUD DALE
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2024 | Sold | $675,000-3.6%$442/sqft |
Source:  IRES #1004780 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2024 | Pending sale | $700,000$458/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado #3683499 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $700,000+33.3%$458/sqft |
Source: REcolorado #3683499 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2021 | Sold | $525,000-7.1%$344/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $565,000+51.5%$370/sqft |
Source: IRES #952365 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,143 +26.4% | $34,465 -1% |
| 2023 | $1,695 -2.6% | $34,799 +51% |
| 2022 | $1,741 -20.5% | $23,053 -2.8% |
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Neighborhood: 80515
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Estes Park K-5 SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Estes Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Estes Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Estes Park
- Middle: Estes Park
- High: Estes Park
Source: IRES. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Colorado
- Larimer County
- Drake
- 80515
- 49 Rock Canyon Rd