Settle in. Spread out.
Stay a little longer.
Coffee in your favorite mug. A book you finally have time to open. Another evening with the people you came to see. Clear Creek’s cabins and vacation rentals give you space to settle into your own mountain routine.
Choose a quiet place beside the creek or a home with room for the whole crew. Head out for hiking, skiing, or an afternoon in town, then return somewhere that feels like yours for a while.
FLYING MOON CABINSA little vintage charm. A slower morning.
Put the kettle on, open your book, and let the creek keep you company. Four individually styled cabins pair vintage character with full kitchens and comfortable living spaces. Make breakfast together, head into Idaho Springs for dinner, and return to a cabin you’ve already started calling yours. Leave a little time just to be here.
Address: 104 W. Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO 80452.
WATER & STONE RETREATA place to hear yourself think.
Bring the book you haven’t finished and someone you’d like more time with. This collection of creekside vacation rentals offers individual character and a setting made for taking things slowly. Settle beside the water, head into Idaho Springs for a meal, and return when you’re ready. A few nights here leave room for exploring and the pleasure of having very little planned.
Address: 3303 Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO 80452.
BASE CAMP LODGING COMPANYBoots by the door. Breakfast on your schedule.
Unpack the groceries and make yourself comfortable in a furnished mountain cabin. A full kitchen gives you room for pancakes before heading out and an easy dinner when everyone comes back hungry. With rafting and mountain adventures within reach, Base Camp makes it easy to build a stay around what you love. For something simpler, choose a camping yurt with a shared bathhouse.
Address: 3440 Alvarado Road, Dumont, CO 80436 — in the Lawson area.
MAD CREEK GUESTHOUSEAn old house. Your next chapter together.
Claim the sunny reading nook or settle in beside the rock fireplace. Filled with antiques and familiar comforts, this historic Empire guesthouse gives you room to make yourself at home. Three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a full kitchen make shared breakfasts and unhurried evenings easy. Head into the mountains, explore town, and come back with another story for the table.
Address: 167 W. Park Avenue, Empire, CO 80438
SILVER PLUME SKI LODGEEveryone under one roof. Room to make it your own.
Get the people you don’t see enough together for a mountain stay. Six bedrooms and seven bathrooms give everyone space, while a full kitchen makes shared dinners part of the occasion. Head out to nearby Loveland, come back for a soak in the hot tub, and let a friendly game of pool stretch the evening a little longer.
Address: 1467 Silver Valley Road, Silver Plume, CO 80476.
FIND YOUR PLACE
A little character. A stay that feels like you.
Four cabins. Four different personalities.
Find your own corner of the canyon at this collection of creekside cabins. Each has its own style, with a setting that invites slow mornings and afternoons spent enjoying where you’re staying. Bring a book. Leave some plans open.
FLYING MOON CABINS - Idaho Springs
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A cabin, a creek, and time to yourself.
Explore a collection of creekside vacation rentals with individual character. Choose a space for a quiet getaway or a restful stay while attending a nearby wedding. These properties do not permit parties or gatherings.
WATER & STONE RETREAT - Idaho Springs
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A comfortable return from a day outside.
Settle into a furnished cabin with a kitchen and make mountain outings part of your everyday plans. Operated through Downstream Adventures, Base Camp also offers camping yurts with a shared bathhouse for a simpler stay.
BASE CAMP LODGING COMPANY - Lawson
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MAD CREEK GUESTHOUSE - Empire
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An old house. New memories around the table.
Make yourself at home in a Victorian guesthouse with four bedrooms, a kitchen, and laundry. Gather for breakfast, head out to explore, and come back for another evening together. Contact the host about booking arrangements.
SILVER PLUME SKI LODGE - Silver Plume
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Bring your people. Give everyone some room.
With six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, this private vacation rental has space for shared mountain days and quiet moments afterward. A hot tub and pool table give you reasons to stay in, while nearby Loveland gives you another reason to head out.
A little planning goes a long way.
Check sleeping arrangements, kitchen facilities, pet policies, accessibility, and seasonal road access before booking. Traveling with a group? Ask about occupancy limits and gathering rules so the property fits your plans.
Let a local kitchen take it from here.
Pick up something good on your way back, set the table, and settle in. Shared pizza, comfortable clothes, and another story from the day can make staying in feel like part of the getaway.