The Wapiti Retreat @ 22 West Cabins 18miles from Walden, 80 miles from Steamboat | House in Walden

9.8 (50 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   7 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  16 Guests
Walden House | The Wapiti Retreat @ 22 West Cabins 18miles from Walden, 80 miles from Steamboat

7 Bedroom House in Walden

We are adjacent to Routt National Forest and the Zirkel Wilderness. Many species of wildlife call this home, moose, deer, elk, pronghorn, wolf, coyote, fox, raccoon, bobcat and many species of bird share this land so please keep your furry companions close.
The Wapiti is a 7 BR, 3 1/2 bath log home built in 1983-84 by Horace & Dorothy Marrs.Hiking, biking, xc ski and snowshoe in the Elk Run Trail right from your door. 4wd preferred travel in winter. Views from the front windows are spectacular, with Rabbit Ears Peak to the south and the Park Range stretching away to the north. To the east, the Medicine Bow Mountains which includes both the Rawah and Never Summer ranges.The Wapiti Retreat offers in seven bedrooms and 3 ½ bathrooms. With six twin, three queen, and one king bed, plus a queen sleeper couch in the family room, the Lodge can accommodate up to 16 guests. Details are as follows:The Deer Bedroom, in the loft, is arranged with 2 twin beds and offers commanding views both to the east and west. This sleeping area occupies the entire loft and overlooks the living room on the main floor.The Elk Bedroom with its adjacent bathroom and two closets, occupies the south wing of the main floor. It provides the advantages of a king-size bed and an amazing view to the southwest via a huge picture window.The Fox bedroom, in the north wing of the main floor, has a queen bed and affords spectacular views to the west.Across the hall in the north wing is the Bear Bedroom, also equipped with a queen bed. The Bear and Fox bedroom share a bath, but also have ready access to the ½ bath around the corner.The Duck room in the southwest corner of the lower floor doubles as a library and reading area; but with its queen-size futon, can accommodate two overnight. An enormous picture window provides occupants ample opportunity to enjoy scenery and wildlife in a restful setting.The Moose room offers matched twin XL beds and is adjacent to the downstairs shower.The Trout room, with its XL twin beds, is adjacent to the recreation room. Amenities on the main floor include a full kitchen and two dining areas. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator, small appliances, cookware and utensils. The main floor dining/living area offers panoramic views of the valley, beaver ponds, and mountains that lie just west of the lodge. The foothills of the Park Range rise just 300 yards away along the west side of the valley. The view stretches from the Mountains of the Zirkel wilderness on the northwest to Rabbit ears peak to the south.The central part of the lower floor encompasses a large Family/Recreation Room which serves well as a staging area for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing excursions; but the area is also suitable for social gatherings. A comfortable sitting area is equipped with a pool table, 42-inch TV with Bluetooth-capable DVD player. This can be used as a movie theater, a game center, or even a sleeping area if one takes advantage of the queen-size sleeper couch.Non-motorized access to the forest of the 270-acre Wapiti Lodge property is an additional benefit. Guests at Wapiti Lodge (and other local properties managed by Deb, Eli, and Pat) are encouraged to enjoy excursions into this area and to the public lands beyond so long as they respect fences and avoid undo disturbance to livestock and wildlife. Elk Run is a great trail on-site for xc skiing and snowshoeing adventures in the winter on packed trails and hiking, horseback or biking in the summer. Elk Run is a private trail that takes you into Routt National Forest. Routt National Forest and the Mount Zirkel Wilderness access as well as the Rainbow Lakes Trailhead is a short hike or ride. There are over 60 trails and 70 lakes in the Zirkel Wilderness. In the summer check out our Narnia Trail which takes you to where two waterfalls merge on the Roaring Ditch which runs from about the end of May until about the first week of July.Deb, Eli and Pat are always available as the wildlife rehabilitation facility is near. If you need advice about a trail or fishing or about the wildlife just let us know.You step out your door and you are "there". The Lodge is about an hour and 15 minutes from Steamboat utilizing the County Road 9 shortcut.You will love the remoteness and the views. Wildlife abound. Moose, elk, deer, fox, marmot, raccoon, squirrel and many species of birdfrom the hummingbirds of summer to the rosy finches of winter.Check for wildlife before letting your dog outside. Thank-you for respecting the creatures here.Please consider mountain conditions in the winter. Travel from Walden can be difficult in a snow storm so check weather conditions. Please call for more details.Before checkin and after checkout separate parking is provided for recreational use.Please pickup after your furry friends.

The Wapiti Retreat @ 22 West Cabins 18miles from Walden, 80 miles from Steamboat is located in Walden. The Wapiti Retreat @ 22 West Cabins 18miles from Walden, 80 miles from Steamboat provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Wapiti Retreat @ 22 West Cabins 18miles from Walden, 80 miles from Steamboat has 7 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 16 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Walden has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Walden, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Skiing
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Library
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 4 total pets
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
Entertainment
  • Arcade/game room
  • Pool or billiards table
  • TV
General
  • Unit size: 4200 sq ft (390 sq m)
  • English
  • In the mountains
  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
Skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 pm
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 30
Pet Policy
4 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Luke F.
Aug 21, 2025 09:36:11 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This is by far the best possible place we could have taken our young men for a Bible retreat. Deb is an extremely good host and the cabin is unlike anything else. Beautiful!
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