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The Bluebear at Y Double-K Ranch

95%

· Ward, Boulder, Colorado

10 acres hosted by Cesar R.

1 lodging site

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All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say the pitch is private.

We border a national forest where you can hike and just enjoy the outdoors. The Ceran Saint Vrain trailhead is less than one mile away and Brainard Lake is a short 20 minute drive. If you feel as you need to go to town, Boulder, Estes Park, and Nederland are all a 30 min drive. Away, yet close enough!Please read entirely: Enjoy spectacular views of the Indian Peaks and surrounding mountains all in complete privacy while enjoying the glamping experience of being in an insulated space. The wood burning stove provides heat and you can enjoy modern day amenities such as WiFi and electricity generated by solar all while being completely off-grid! There’s no running water, so please bring as much water as you will need for your stay. The outhouse has a toilet only. There’s an outside cold water shower, that can be used during non-freezing temperatures. (June through October) If you need more water, we do have a water spigot with well water available about 1/4 mile away from the Blue Bear. Our 5 year old son cuts firewood, so that he can buy a toy of his choice. The firewood is $5 the bundle. One bundle usually lasts for one night. Note: In order to preserve water and lessen our carbon footprint, we encourage you to bring your own bed sheets or sleeping bag. If you would like for us to include sheets, pillow cases and comforter, a $20 additional fee will be applied. Pets are welcome for an extra $50. Please make sure your pet is accounted for on the reservation. Thanks. We can also accommodate your horse overnight, if you like to explore the trails on horseback. Please let us know ahead of time, so we can provide you the link to stay with your horse. Check-in instructions: Once you are on Hickok trail, you will get to a black gate. Please use the code: four times the number four, then press enter (the button with four arrows on it) to open the gate. Then follow the signs to the Blue Bear. The key is located in the black box next to the entrance door. On your way out, the gate will open once you approach it with your car. WiFi: Starlink Password: Bluebearguest1 For those sensitive to scents, we have added an essential oil diffuser to help keep flies away during the summer months. The scents used are peppermint, citronella, lemongrass, geranium and cedar wood. Feel free to put the diffuser outside if the scent is too strong.

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22 ratings · 20 reviews

Jason S.recommends

December 3, 2024

The Blue Bear

great getaway close to denver

beautiful place to sit and watch the mountains and sky. and then go inside to a cozy place.

Vansh S.recommends

October 30, 2024

The Blue Bear

We had a great time here! This small little cute cabin had everything essential needed for our stay and was well off the grid + The host was awesome and very responsive :)

Annika B.recommends

October 21, 2024

The Blue Bear

This exceeded expectations by a mile! The view is beautiful and the lodging is extremely well kept. There are plenty of things onsite that beginner camper/glampers like myself forgot or didn’t even think to bring. It was a great experience and I’ve already recommended it to friends. I hope to come back again!

Anjuli D.recommends

October 21, 2024

The Blue Bear

We loved The Blue Bear! It was so cozy and wonderful. Our family had a great time and particularly loved the rocks nearby and the views of Indian peaks. I would say to be sure you have your food plan prepared ahead of time. We forgot to pick up dinner and the food options nearby closed early.

Benton B.recommends

October 18, 2024

The Blue Bear

Awesome blue bear barn!

This site had everything we needed! The view was breathtaking and hard to capture in the pictures on the site. Directions were clear, tho do load your map before entering the mountains. It feels nice and isolated, even though we were never far from the ranch. Had a blast with the wood stove heater, and enjoying the autumn colors. Hosts were responsive but not intrusive.

Ki K.doesn't recommend

September 18, 2024

The Blue Bear

Hipcamp all owners are teaching you

Hipcamp is a bit weird. All the places owners say they are protecting the environment but they make the guests do all the dirty work. If it was cheap, I would understand but they ask you to pay about $200 and also pay for everything like blankets, campfire wood, etc. Even if you put your trash in a bag and collect it well, they blame you if you don't take it with you. Most of the places are old but they don't apologize for it. They charge you the same or more price than Air BnB but there is no service spirit and the guests have to do everything. They make the guests responsible for protecting the environment and the owners try to teach and watch the guests from behind. I don't think I will use Hipcamp anymore.

Location

Ward, Boulder, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne) and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking