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~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, offices
Dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, offices

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Boulder, CO
  • Place, Boulder Creek
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Colorado Boulder
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Folsom Field
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~

GreenGate is our mid-century house on a quiet, tree-lined lot in Boulder. It's solar-powered, gets good light, and has been our family home for years. We've tried to keep it comfortable and straightforward — a place where you can settle in quickly and do whatever you came to Boulder to do.

~Living Room

There's a large sectional that gets a lot of use. The room is sunny with big windows, and we have fast Wi-Fi and a TV with YouTube TV, PBS, and Prime Video. Good for a movie night or just hanging out.

~Dining Room & Patio

The dining room is bright and opens onto a screened-in patio through sliding doors. It's a nice spot for morning coffee or an evening outside without the bugs. There are a couple of gravity chairs out there if you want to stretch out. We eat most meals there and spend hours enjoying the backyard.

~Bedrooms

Three bedrooms, each with its own feel:

The primary has a Cal King, an ensuite bath, and a small loft office area that leads to a private deck with a mountain view.
The second bedroom has a queen and a calm, quiet atmosphere.
The third has a full bed — works well for one person or a younger guest.

Each room has its own AC unit, so you can sleep however you like regardless of what the summer weather is doing.

~Kitchen & Bathrooms

The kitchen is fully updated and well-stocked for cooking actual meals, not just making coffee (though it handles that too).

~Backyard & Park

The backyard is a nice place to slow down — there's a swing and plenty of bird and squirrel activity if that's your thing. The back gate opens directly into a 20-acre park with a playground, splash pad, and an Olympic-size pool. Handy if you have kids, or if you just want a morning swim.

One thing worth mentioning: This is our actual home, and it shows — there are personal touches throughout. We'd just ask that you take care of it the way you would your own place.

City of Boulder license #RHL2017-00279 and only 3 unrelated occupants are allowed to rent the space.

There are two outside Ring security cameras, one at the front door and one near the back door.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Boulder Creek. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Colorado Boulder and Folsom Field
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and great location!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Thanks for a seamless stay and beautiful spot near the CU campus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a Buffs game.

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Perfect location and home base for visiting my college daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great communication with the hosts. awesome location. comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joby E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing hosts, great location!

Eric is a fantastic host! Green Gate was a perfect location and so comfortable for all of us. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taffy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Home away from home

Amazing location and beautiful home with all the amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boulder trip

Our stay in boulder was wonderful. The house was super cute ,clean and within walking distance to great places to eat. My family and I had a great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break weekend in Boulder

Great location. Great park in backyard for the kids to run around in. Super clean and easy process. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at Eric's beautiful home. It's an easy 10 minute walk to Folsom Field, quiet, with direct access to a park. Everything is beautifully maintained and Eric is an amazing, gracious host to work with for any issues. We would love to stay here again for our next trip to Boulder.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diane c.

Best place in Boulder!

Everything about this property was perfect. The central location made it easy to get anywhere whether driving, biking or walking. It is a lovely home, with a beautiful backyard on a quiet street. The hosts went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location!

Great location in Boulder! Big yard that backs to a wide open park with a sledding hill for kids. Also Boulder Creek runs right by house and is so pretty. Close to Whole Foods and outdoor mall. Beds and bedding were very comfortable. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boulder trip

Great location, very clean and easy process. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, but we had no internet service for the entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House for a Weekend in Boulder

This house is super comfy and clean. Everything is how it should be to make a guest feel at home. We also loved how convenient the location was, with direct access to the highway, neighboring creek trial, and proximity to downtown. A perfect choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, ideal location close to to CU

The house was great, as advertised. Clean, updated, nice large peaceful backyard. If you are looking to do anything at CU, downtown Boulder this is an ideal, walkable destination. Short drive to the Flat Irons as well. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting my Buff

I visited my daughter to help her pack up for school. The house is in a perfect location near campus with many restaurants and shops within walking distance. It is literally on the edge of campus. Eric and Shanti were great hosts who were very engaged and responsive. The house has everything you need for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and home

This was such a lovely home and perfect for our stay during our CU weekend. Easy walking distance to campus and all of the shopping and restaurants. We loved the warm vibe of this house and quiet little neighborhood. The park just beyond the backyard is really nice if you have kids. The house was clean and everything was as described, with the kitchen being fully stocked and very comfortable beds. Check-in was a breeze, Eric was super communicative and very accommodating for us. We would def book this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Out of state parents visiting our son at cu boulder

Perfect location to walk to campus, the hill , and pearl street dining and shopping. Quiet street that’s right at the center of everything cu boulder. Could not ask for better communication from Eric and shanti. Can’t wait to come back next year! Sko buffs!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful home and owners

This was the perfect place for our long weekend visiting our older daughter at CU Boulder. Our younger 10yo daughter lover the park with playground just out the back gate. The water park was closed for the season but looks like a lot of fun. Our younger daughter left a note in their guest comments book, and the owners emailed a very nice reply which our daughter will be thrilled to read after she gets out of school today!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good vibes is right!

Overall, this place is great. Located short drives from campus, which was why we were there, to stores, Pearl St., and all of Boulder. The snowy cold weather prevented us from outdoor activities, but there is a huge park over the back fence with paths, play areas, and an impromptu sledding hill. The house was clean, beds were comfortable, we stayed warm when inside, the kitchen was fully furnished so we could have cooked easily. There is a pillow on the couch that says "Good Vibes", which is very appropriate. We felt at home or like we had walked into a good friend's home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado vacation

We loved the home and the Park behind us. Our vacation was great and the weather was perfect. We enjoyed the lovely back screened porch at night. It was so peaceful and we enjoyed family time on it each night. The only issue was the main bedroom had no storage for clothes. There was no closet for hanging clothes and no empty drawers so we had to live out of our suitcase. That was easy to overcome since everything else was great. Thanks for sharing you home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just like home

Eric and Shanti have graciously opened their house to others who want to experience life in Boulder. We visited our daughter (who lives in Boulder ) over Thanksgiving and this was a great place to gather. We were a family with an infant, toddler, their parents and grandparents. The house is clean, spacious, and abuts a park with a playground. That's one reason I chose it - we walked out the back gate with our toddler and played there. The house is remodeled inside as you can see from the photos. Everything we needed for Thanksgiving was there. When we had questions they were quickly answered. We would love to come back in other seasons to take advantage of the screened-in porch, the yard, and the neighborhood. I highly recommend others to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bibi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

Convenient location. Comfortable stay in a family home. A bit pricey but it was a high demand weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Buffie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

Property is located close to CU Boulder campus and within walking distance to 29th street mall. The backyard is large and backs up to a park. We are a family of 4 adults and there was plenty of room to entertain and feed a group of 10 adults on Thanksgiving.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021