We stayed during the second week of August (our family of 5 which included 3 kids aged 5-10 plus one set of grandparents). This is a lovely, well-appointed property, and the owners have thought of everything! We've stayed in a number of vacation rentals in different states, and The Getaway is by far the nicest in terms of setup/layout as well as high-end finishes. The kitchen and bathrooms were immaculate, especially the master bathroom. The beds were comfy and our kids loved the bunk room. The owners have really thought of everything in terms of extras here, from having a library of hiking guidebooks, games and toys, to special towels for the hot tub to stocking the bathrooms and kitchen with toiletries and cleaning supplies and spices. The decor was tasteful, with a subtle nod to the mountains/outdoors without feeling like you were staying in the inside of a Cabela's (like so many mountain rentals)!
Our family woke up early to hike every morning, so we spent afternoons & evenings relaxing at the house. The hot tub, patio, gas fire pit, and game room were used daily. The patio faces west so we saw the most amazing sunsets each night while enjoying the patio and hot tub.
The location was perfect - out of the way near Mary's lake but only a few minutes from downtown Estes. There was a small grocery store/market just down the road for quick supply runs or to buy more wine.
We loved our time here, The Getaway was perfect for our family vacation and we would definitely stay here again on our next trip back to Estes!