Windcliff Vacation Homes Blog

Frozen Dead Guy Days is simply one of the state of Colorado’s most loved events! Having gone on for more than 20 years, Frozen Dead Guy Days takes place over St. Patrick’s Day weekend March 15-17, 2024. What is the Frozen Dead Guy Days? Well, you’re in for a treat, because this is one of the most anticipated annual events in Colorado. The festival features both national and regional touring bands (15 bands with 3 headliners across 3 different stages, to be exact). There’s numerous other weird and wonderful events to enjoy, too: The Coffin Races The Polar Plunge Frostbite...

Professional Full-Service Home Rental Management Outside of Windcliff, we operate as Estes Park Homes extending our 54-years of professional short-term rental management experience to the Estes Valley. The homes we manage boast the highest Average Daily Rates (ADRs), highest Average Stay Value (ASV) and Average Stay Length (ASLs) in the Estes Valley. Choosey for the Choosey Ours is not a volume model. Estes Park Homes is choosey about which homes not only make sense in our portfolio, but also which homeowners share the values we share in managing their vacation home(s). Our homeowners tend to offer premium luxury homes which...

There’s just nothing like a top shelf whiskey to warm your spirits and delight your taste buds. Here at Windcliff, we’ve got several whiskey lovers (aficionados?) on staff who’ve discovered the splendor of the fine libation. Fortunately for us – and for you! – Estes Park and the surrounding area is an absolute goldmine for those in search of this sublime spirit. We’ve got unique experiences, one of the most extensive and elaborate whiskey bars in the country, and local distilleries all for you to explore. Here’s our guide – for whiskey lovers, by whiskey lovers – to the best...

Monthly Vacation Rental (MVR) homes in Estes Park are rapidly growing in popularity — and it’s easy to see why. They’re one of the most flexible options available for guests looking for a stay that is a month or longer, but less than a year – specifically, for 30-363 consecutive nights. We’re proud to announce that Windcliff is now offering monthly vacation rentals in a selection of our luxury home properties: Clearview at Windcliff Monthly Vacation Rental Why book a Monthly Vacation Rental at Windcliff? There are so many scenarios by which Monthly Vacation Rentals — in such a beautiful...

The Estes Park Elk Fest is truly one of our town’s signature events. It takes place during the elk mating season, known famously as the “elk rut,” and celebrates this beautiful creature with whom we share space here, as well as our local culture. Image credit: Colorado Parks & Wildlife What’s happening at Estes Park Elk Fest 2023? Well, this family-friendly attraction is one of the busiest all year, and features a variety of events for the entire family – with live music and vendors galore. The event kicks off on Saturday, 9/30/23, with the Rut Run 5K. It starts...

Glamping is a new word — it was added to the Oxford dictionary in 2016 — but it’s a very old concept! In fact, people have been “glamping” for centuries, all the way back to the 16th century. There’s glamping in Estes Park too – the idea of being surrounded by nature while having the ability to relax in comfortable luxury — all while also having countless adventures within just a few steps of your front door — is very appealing to many vacationers. What is glamping, anyway? The core idea behind “glamping” is, well – we could call it...

Often, we’ve been wondering how many visitors to Windcliff are thinking about stargazing as one of the great things to do in Estes Park. After all, during the beautiful daytime hours your days are bound to be chock-full of adventure, whether on the trails, on the river, or downtown. But don’t forget about the wonders of the universe. The Estes Park night sky  is simply sublime and must be seen to be believed. It’s well worth it to venture outside your rental home on at least one crisp night to witness the stars in their full glory. Why stargaze in...

We have ideas… lots of them. Estes Park is absolutely full of activities for every individual, even if you’re not the outdoorsy type! How about we break down some of our favorite activities in the area? You will have no shortage of ideas to help you create the best Estes Park vacation experience imaginable, whether you’re flying solo or traveling with family or friends. Rocky Mountain National Park & Wildlife Photography Rocky Mountain National Park, or RMNP for short (and how we often refer to it) attracts lovers of the outdoors from all over the world. The trails at RMNP...

It’s easy to get lost in the beauty of the mountains and the excitement of your first (or returning!) trip to Estes Park, Colorado. However, we all know about one thing that can throw a wrench into even the most spectacular vacation plans: parking. Have you been asking yourself “Can I keep my car at my vacation rental home?” Depending on where you are traveling and where you are staying, finding a place to park your vehicle and go enjoy your trip can be a real pain. Fortunately, Windcliff and downtown Estes Park are well-equipped to handle guests with vehicles....

Estes Park is simply spectacular, and at Windcliff, we’re incredibly proud to help support this tight-knit town we call home. We do this by providing the absolute best luxury lodgings for visitors to the Estes Valley, with personalized customer service you won’t find anywhere else. Our community deserves nothing better. So, it is no exaggeration to say that our livelihood depends on the strength of our community and its residents – which in turn depends on the health of Estes Park tourism. Did you know that visitors like yourself play a huge role in the success of our beloved town…...