Open Air Cinema & Hot Tub | 1970s Log Cabin

Summary:

As featured in 5280 Magazine's "11 Coolest Colorado Airbnbs." The Bird House is a restored 1970s genuine log cabin — 35 minutes from Denver, a world away from everything else.

Cozy up with cocoa and s'mores at the open-air cinema on the porch: projector on, fire table glowing, surrounded by Colorado forest. It plays in full daylight, through rain, even snow. The trees are your backdrop, your favorite film is on the screen, and the hot tub is waiting when you're ready to soak it all in under an open sky.



The Space:

This is a real cabin — not a new build styled to feel rustic. Exposed log walls, vaulted pine ceilings, a hanging hammock swaying beside the gas fireplace stove. The kind of place where you sit down and realize twenty minutes later you haven't looked at your phone.

Two bedrooms carry original log walls. The master has a hand-crafted wood slice feature wall — and a huge window that frames the forest like a painting. You wake up to pines and bird song. No alarm needed.



INDOOR LIVING

✔ Indoor gas fireplace and lounge hammock

✔ High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi

✔ Reclining sofas + curved Smart TV + DVD player

✔ Fully equipped kitchen + curated coffee station (Keurig + drip)

✔ 3 bedrooms (2 King, 1 Queen) — sleeps 6

✔ Soft + firm pillow options for personalized comfort

✔ Portable A/C unit available



OUTDOOR LIVING

✔ Covered Cinema Porch - Streaming with Large Screen

✔ Private hot tub with forest + horizon views

✔ + A-frame sundeck

✔ Fire table for s’mores + evening gatherings

✔ Outdoor dining table + grill + ambient LED lighting

✔ Surrounded by pines, birdsong, and wildlife

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HIGHLIGHTS & EXPERIENCE



COVERED CINEMA PORCH — ALL WEATHER, ALL DAY

Projector mounted overhead, pull-down screen, sectional with throw pillows, fire table center stage. Covered roof means sun, clouds, or Colorado afternoon rain — it doesn't matter. Three open sides mean the forest is always present. Guests have watched movies here at 10am and 1am. Both are perfect.



THE A-FRAME HOT TUB

Iconic A-frame deck and sunken hot tub, with long views into the pines. This is what guests mention most. Morning coffee in the water. Wine at sunset. Stars appearing slowly overhead and you unwind.



THE HAMMOCK & FIREPLACE

A proper cabin hammock, hung from pine rafters, beside a glowing gas fireplace stove. This is where slow mornings happen. Where someone always ends up with a book. Where the trip actually starts to feel like a trip.



DESIGNED FOR

People who want the real thing. A fire going, nowhere to be, a movie playing in the open mountain air. The Bird House doesn't try to be a resort. It's a genuine Colorado cabin that happens to have one of the most unexpected outdoor cinema experiences in the mountains.

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BEDROOMS & BATHS

Three thoughtfully styled bedrooms + two full bathrooms:

– Primary Suite: King bed + ensuite bath room

– Bedroom 2: King bed with classic log cabin charm

– Bedroom 3: Queen bed with warm wood interior

Baby essentials available (Graco pack & play in closet)



KITCHEN & DINING

Fully stocked kitchen designed for easy group meals and long stays:

✔ Coffee bar (Keurig + drip + essentials)

✔ Blender, crockpot, toaster

✔ Spices + pantry basics

✔ Indoor + outdoor dining tables

✔ Gas grill outside kitchen patio doors



Guest Access:

GUEST ACCESS & ESSENTIALS

✔ Self check-in (keypad)

✔ Reliable Starlink Wi-Fi

✔ Heating throughout home

✔ Portable A/C unit

✔ Off-street parking (up to 3 vehicles)



The Neighborhood:

Located in a quiet mountain neighborhood with nearby homes in view, but a peaceful, respectful atmosphere throughout. This is a shared natural setting—not total isolation—but a true escape from city life.

Please help us maintain the quiet sanctuary nature of the area.



Getting Around:

NEARBY (5–15 MIN DRIVE)

Enjoy the best of both worlds—privacy with convenience:

✔ Hiking trails + scenic overlooks

✔ Local restaurants + coffee shops

✔ Grocery + gas stations

✔ Ice cream + family-friendly parks

✔ Ziplining + adventure courses

✔ Disc golf + outdoor recreation

✔ Mountain rental shops



Other Things to Note:

GOOD TO KNOW

This is a true mountain cabin experience:

✔ Well water + septic system

✔ Wildlife, weather shifts, bugs, snow possible

✔ Elevation ~8,500 ft — hydration recommended

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HOUSE RULES

• Check-in: 4PM | Check-out: 10AM

• Quiet hours respected at all times

• No parties or unauthorized guests

• Max 6 guests (excluding infants)

• No smoking, open flames, or charcoal grills

- Gas grill + gas fire table + indoor fireplace only

• Hot tub hours: 7AM–10PM

• AWD/4WD required Nov–April

• No pets (service animals only per law)

• Secure food & trash (wildlife present)

• 3-vehicle max (no street parking)

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POLICIES & NOTES

Pricing reflects Airbnb’s combined 15.5% service fee + cleaning fee structure

Airbnb has merged all fees together into the nightly rate instead of showing separate line items. The nightly price may look higher than before, but it has not changed.



✔ Travel insurance strongly recommended (no exceptions to cancellation policy)

✔ STR licensed and fully compliant with Jefferson County regulations



Interaction with Guests:

HOUSE SERVICES

– Trash removal on Sundays & Mondays by neighbor/son (garage access required)

– Snow removal during heavy storms (driveway plowing and deck shoveling)

– Hot tub maintenance may occur for extended stays (guest coordination if needed)

– Cleaners rely on guest help with towels + dishwasher start before checkout