Windcliff Vacation Homes Blog

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…...

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...

If you’ve ever stayed in a Windcliff vacation home or visited Estes Park, you know that Rocky Mountain National Park (also known as RMNP) is, essentially, right in our backyard. This means that wildlife is abundant here, with opportunities for epic photographs and serene appreciation of nature at every turn. (moose in Estes Park/RMNP, photo used with permission) Most often, you’ll see brown mule deer roaming the countryside, but sightings of the majestic elk and moose are also common — and even the busy (and adorable) beaver. If you’re making the trip out here to enjoy seeing all of these...

It’s never too early to secure your spot in the Estes Park Whiskey Warm Up event, to be held on March 7 this year. Fittingly, it’s also the 7th annual occurrence of this fine day, where travelers and locals alike gather to sip on the finest of Colorado whiskey. Local distilleries will be present and pouring their ambrosia for guests, and attendees can learn more about the craft from the educators at the Elkins Distillery booth. Of course, they’ll be joined by many others in the field—over a dozen if the current official event site is listing all in attendance....

With the holidays fast approaching, you’re no doubt getting caught up in planning. Planning for time spent with friends and family — and the gifts they’ll be receiving. But your plans might be different. Instead of braving the malls, long lines, or nasty traffic on Black Friday — you’re planning a getaway to a different kind of post-Thanksgiving event. A time to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the experiences we share. A time to celebrate the upcoming holidays (and for those giving gifts, to shop local!). A time spent in some of the most beautiful wild country America...

Are you ready for “bands, brats, and beer?” Of course — who isn’t? That’s what’s in store for you this weekend in Estes Park at the Autumn Gold festival. What is Autumn Gold in Estes Park? Say welcome to the season of dark beers, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice everything at the Autumn Gold festival. Presented by the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary, and with free admission, this is something no visitor or local should miss. Plus, it’s the 25th anniversary of the festival! What is there to do at the Autumn Gold festival? Well, besides bands, brats, and beer —...

One of the most popular events in our town is the upcoming — and legendary — Estes Park Elk Fest. What is the Estes Park Elk Fest? The Elk Fest is dedicated to celebrating the annual elk rut and the magnificent creature itself, also known as “wapiti” (from the Shawnee and Cree languages). Not only is the festival the absolutely perfect opportunity to experience the beauty (and sounds) of Colorado’s elk, it’s a family friendly event with activities galore. What’s Happening at this year’s Elk Fest? Of course, there’s an abundance of elk-related goodness for all ages — including seminars,...

For locavores and travelers alike, the 11th annual “Handmade in Colorado” Expo is coming to Estes Park this weekend. In fact, the Expo runs over three weekends in three cities, starting with our own (followed by Denver in September this year, and Boulder in October.) This event features artists from independent designers in Colorado and spans many mediums including everything from metals, glass, wood, paper, clay, wax, and paint. The event is free to attend, and also features live music throughout. What better way is there for those traveling to or staying in Estes Park to bring a piece of...