Windcliff Vacation Homes Blog

What better way to start your vacation then to arrive at your Windcliff vacation home and have it fully stocked with the groceries of choice the moment you arrive, with no worries about rushing to the nearest market to fill your refrigerator. There is an easy way to prestock your rental home with the best quality foods, beverages, and fresh local products, whether you keep kosher, follow an organic lifestyle, or if you have certain beverages you prefer, our grocery services will ensure that your vacation is all about fun and relaxation. Here are two of the awesome services to...

Why Golf In Estes Park? With two golf courses nearby, Estes Park is the ideal vacation spot for golfers. After a leisurely breakfast in the comfort of your own kitchen, you can be at the clubhouse in no time. Golf lovers can tee up on the course during the day and wind down with family and friends in the evening. There are two golf courses near Windcliff homes. The first one is the 9-hole course which is located near the center of Estes Park running alongside Lake Estes. The second course is the 18-hole course which is located in the...

Let’s be honest, folks. It’s time for you to take a break from 2020. You can make it happen with a flexcation in Estes Park, Colorado — in a beautiful vacation rental home from Windcliff. Here’s why right here is the perfect spot for you to rest and recharge with your family. Wait. What the heck is a flexcation? In efforts to stay safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19, employees are now working-from-home at unprecedented rates; many offices are still closed or restricted. In addition to this, teachers and students have had to quickly adopt a move to remote...

At Windcliff in Estes Park, experience the Western United States and the mountains the way it’s meant to be — private, secluded, and surrounded by nature. Take it all in — along with luscious views of Rocky Mountain National Park — from your luxury vacation home. But you’re hungry for some excitement, and maybe a taste of the Wild West, before you return to peak relaxation. If you’re coming out next week — the Estes Park Rooftop Rodeo is happening from July 8-13, 2019 — and you won’t want to miss it. What is the Rooftop Rodeo? The Rooftop Rodeo...

In addition to being THE destination for a Colorado mountain vacation, Estes Park is a prime spot for celebrating the 4th of July holiday. This July 4th you can spend the day enjoying the huge variety of activities the area has to offer, from hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, to horseback riding, ziplining, and other family-friendly activities. The Big Bang Concert Then, the evening starts with the Big Bang Concert, music starting at 5:45PM. It takes place in the Estes Park Events Center with great music, food, and libations on offer (Details and tickets here) The Fireworks Show Finally,...

An Estes Park tradition Held annually on the first Saturday every May, the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival is a favorite. Locals and visitors of all ages come to the festival — and it’s been a tradition in our town since 1989. The Rotary Club of Estes Park organizes the race every year and handles everything from the finances to administration. The goal is to donate as much as possible to charities. How the Estes Park Duck Race works For those who want to participate in the race (and who wouldn’t) it’s 20 bucks to “adopt” a duck. ($22...

If you’ve ever considered buying a home in Estes Park, here’s how revenue from vacation rentals can possibly help you turn your dream into a reality! For the sake of story telling, let’s consider a recent project in Windcliff. The stunning lodge-style mountain home, just steps away from Rocky Mountain National Park boasted stunning panoramic views, wood and stone accents, massive living room rock fireplace, 2 upstairs decks, master suite with 2nd wood fireplace, elegant bath with soaking tub, steam shower, sauna, and elegant master bath with dual vanities.  The home rented for $430/night in Prime season, was a Top 5 rental in...

UPDATE for 2020 — We hope you find this blog useful and informative as you plan your vacation to Estes Park. Currently, Windcliff does not offer any vacation rental homes that allow pets during your stay. However, we have offered dog-friendly rental homes in the past and may do so again in the future. If you have any questions, please contact us online or call us at 970-586-2181. What you should know about bringing your dogs to Estes Park Before you load the entire crew (including the pooches) and head out, you should be aware of some key points when...

Luxury — it’s what we’re all after when we go on vacation. But what does it really mean? To us, it means anything but typical. Unmatched views By far, the greatest draw to Windcliff are the unmatched, nearly endless views of Rocky Mountain National Park and snow capped peaks as far as the eye can see! When building a home, Windcliff homeowners naturally tend to make the most of the views with generous use of windows (in some cases, literal walls of windows!) throughout each property, bringing the mountains into every living and dining area year-round. Not a single overlooked...

Here at Windcliff, folks ask us all the time while planning their Colorado mountain vacation: should I rent an affordable riverside cabin or a majestic mountainside home? Well, our feeling is: why not have the best of both worlds? Windcliff’s Estes Park duplex condos, detached condos, and triplex condos offer you majestic million dollar views at rates more comparable with riverside cabins.  Here are some things to consider when you’re deciding what to rent! How’s the view? In our experience, typical riverside cabins tend to be “fenced-in” by tall trees. This limits your views of the beautiful countryside, sometimes to...