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~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~

Relax in your very own retreat within walking distance to CU and downtown Boulder.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, offices
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~

In central Boulder, on a quiet 1/3-acre lot, our cozy mid-century home has been thoughtfully renovated over the years. It features solar PV, radiant heat, and mini-split AC units in each bedroom.

A 20-acre park is just out the back gate, with a new water park, pool, and playground. The Boulder bike path runs through, so biking or walking is an easy option.

Located near CU and the 29th St. Mall, with easy downtown bus access, this central spot is perfect for enjoying all Boulder has to offer.

**** The booking adult must be at least 30-years old. Parties are not allowed. This is our home, and we'll appreciate you treating this as if it's your house. Sorry, and strangely, glitter and Axe Body products are not allowed.

GreenGate is cozy, welcoming, and full of character. Originally built in the early 1950s, it has been carefully renovated in recent years, with both bathrooms and the kitchen completely updated. It’s powered and heated by solar energy.

Mini-split AC units are installed in all the bedrooms and the main living area for added comfort.

This is our personal home, and we ask that you treat it as you would your own. There are three bedrooms: the primary with a Cal King bed, ensuite, and a loft office with an outdoor deck; the "purple bedroom" with a queen bed; and a third bedroom with a double bed.

The screened-in patio off the dining room offers a peaceful retreat to enjoy the enchanting backyard. We love sitting in the gravity chairs watching the squirrels play. You can also unwind in the garden while relaxing on a glider. Scott Carpenter Park, with an Olympic-sized pool, water park, playground, and grassy hill, is right out our back gate.

The dining room features two large windows and a cozy sitting area with a glider chair. We offer wireless internet and a new sectional couch in the living room, along with YouTube TV, PBS, and Amazon Prime for entertainment.

City of Boulder license #RHL2017-00279 and only 3 unrelated occupants are allowed to rent the space.

There are two outside Ring security cameras, one at the front door and one near the back door.

Property manager

Eric Kloor

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Bicycle on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Boulder, CO

What's nearby

  • University of Colorado Boulder - 14 min walk
  • Folsom Field - 15 min walk
  • Pearl Street Mall - 3 min drive
  • Boulder Theater - 4 min drive
  • Chautauqua Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Northglenn & 112th Station - 27 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Flower Child - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is ~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~ located?

Located in East Boulder, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Boulder Creek, University of Colorado Boulder, and Folsom Field. Boulder Fish Observatory and Scott Carpenter Park are also within 10 minutes.

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~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a Buffs game.
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Perfect location and home base for visiting my college daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taffy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Home away from home
Amazing location and beautiful home with all the amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boulder trip
Great location, very clean and easy process. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

diane c.

Best place in Boulder!
Everything about this property was perfect. The central location made it easy to get anywhere whether driving, biking or walking. It is a lovely home, with a beautiful backyard on a quiet street. The hosts went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, ideal location close to to CU
The house was great, as advertised. Clean, updated, nice large peaceful backyard. If you are looking to do anything at CU, downtown Boulder this is an ideal, walkable destination. Short drive to the Flat Irons as well. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colorado vacation
We loved the home and the Park behind us. Our vacation was great and the weather was perfect. We enjoyed the lovely back screened porch at night. It was so peaceful and we enjoyed family time on it each night. The only issue was the main bedroom had no storage for clothes. There was no closet for hanging clothes and no empty drawers so we had to live out of our suitcase. That was easy to overcome since everything else was great. Thanks for sharing you home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful home and owners
This was the perfect place for our long weekend visiting our older daughter at CU Boulder. Our younger 10yo daughter lover the park with playground just out the back gate. The water park was closed for the season but looks like a lot of fun. Our younger daughter left a note in their guest comments book, and the owners emailed a very nice reply which our daughter will be thrilled to read after she gets out of school today!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out of state parents visiting our son at cu boulder
Perfect location to walk to campus, the hill , and pearl street dining and shopping. Quiet street that’s right at the center of everything cu boulder. Could not ask for better communication from Eric and shanti. Can’t wait to come back next year! Sko buffs!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Los Altos

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like home
Eric and Shanti have graciously opened their house to others who want to experience life in Boulder. We visited our daughter (who lives in Boulder ) over Thanksgiving and this was a great place to gather. We were a family with an infant, toddler, their parents and grandparents. The house is clean, spacious, and abuts a park with a playground. That's one reason I chose it - we walked out the back gate with our toddler and played there. The house is remodeled inside as you can see from the photos. Everything we needed for Thanksgiving was there. When we had questions they were quickly answered. We would love to come back in other seasons to take advantage of the screened-in porch, the yard, and the neighborhood. I highly recommend others to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and home
This was such a lovely home and perfect for our stay during our CU weekend. Easy walking distance to campus and all of the shopping and restaurants. We loved the warm vibe of this house and quiet little neighborhood. The park just beyond the backyard is really nice if you have kids. The house was clean and everything was as described, with the kitchen being fully stocked and very comfortable beds. Check-in was a breeze, Eric was super communicative and very accommodating for us. We would def book this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location!
Great location in Boulder! Big yard that backs to a wide open park with a sledding hill for kids. Also Boulder Creek runs right by house and is so pretty. Close to Whole Foods and outdoor mall. Beds and bedding were very comfortable. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boulder trip
Our stay in boulder was wonderful. The house was super cute ,clean and within walking distance to great places to eat. My family and I had a great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bibi T., santa barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay
Convenient location. Comfortable stay in a family home. A bit pricey but it was a high demand weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buffie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location
Property is located close to CU Boulder campus and within walking distance to 29th street mall. The backyard is large and backs up to a park. We are a family of 4 adults and there was plenty of room to entertain and feed a group of 10 adults on Thanksgiving.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts are excellent . House / garden are lovely . Close to everything in Boulder and hiking !
Easy; host so helpful and communicative ! Would like to come back again !!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Till Next Time…
Very comfortable and convenient home for a long weekend visiting Boulder and CU. Eric and Shanti were great hosts - very accommodating and communicative. All the amenities and comfort you need inside and outside - thank you! Mary and Clinton B
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noah F., Westport, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home in the center of Boulder
Charming house in the center of Boulder. Backs up to a great waterpark (which our kids loved!). Close to restaurants, grocery stores, and the Boulder Creek Path. The owners were wonderful — kind, thorough, and communicative. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Ideal in-town Boulder location, nice home and great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William & Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A GREAT stay in uncertain times
Eric and Shanti were FABULOUS hosts! The house was perfert for us to attend a wedding in Longmont. 3 couples explored Boulder, and the surrounding area for 4 days. Weather was perfect. We played games in the back yard, went for walks in the park, and are ALL coming home to order the most comfortable bed we have ever slept on. (tuft & neeedle). The house was clean, and exactly as advertised. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely a great house. The serenity of the back yard was amazing
Great spot in boulder. Easy to get around and located near everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jess R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House for a Weekend in Boulder
This house is super comfy and clean. Everything is how it should be to make a guest feel at home. We also loved how convenient the location was, with direct access to the highway, neighboring creek trial, and proximity to downtown. A perfect choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly great house.
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this lovely home. It’s in a great location (central to just about everything), it is immaculate with everything one could want from a vacation rental. It is very well stocked and comfortable. It has a great solar radiant heating system throughout that keeps the house at a perfect temperature 24/7. Eric and Shanti were very helpful and super easy to deal with. We were there looking at CU Boulder for our daughter. If she ends up going there, we will definitely try and stay at this house again when we visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, great accommodations
Easy access to the CU campus & stadium. Perfect accommodations for four. Unfortunately, no time to enjoy the porch or hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh H., Grand Island

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay in Boulder
We enjoyed our time in Boulder and this property had a lot to do with it. We were in town mainly for a football game and this was within a short 10 minute walk to campus. Easy access to major roads to get out for some site seeing as well. The house has a fantastic covered back porch where we spent most of our downtime. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019