Stretching from Canada to New Mexico, the Rocky Mountain range is beautiful, and massive. For visitors looking to explore the iconic range, Colorado should be front of mine. Home to many a legendary ski resort, climbing spot, bighorn sheep, and stunning alpine drive, Colorado's Rockies are a Holy Grail for many outdoor enthusiasts around the globe. Brewery-laden towns like Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs, Estes Park, and Evergreen all pepper the region, but Colorado's capital of Denver, located east of the Rockie's Front Range, makes a great metropolitan base camp.
The city provides excellent food, drink, and attractions like the famed Red Rocks Amphitheater, with world-class nature for hiking, biking, skiing, climbing, and just about every other activity, all within a couple hour's drive. Basically, booking a cozy cabin or glamping site near Denver is a 50-in-one deal—you're guaranteed access to endless outdoor activities and the spoils of city life. Boo-ya.
To save you from hours of online searching, we dug through it all to identify the best vacation rentals for you to experience all the magic of and near Denver yourself. From mountain getaways nearby in the Rockies, A-frames in the foothills, and urban retreats in the heart of the city, these 18 unique getaways are the perfect spot to crash while exploring the greater Denver area and then some.
