I fell hard for Colorado the first time I visited a college friend in Boulder back in 2011. Since then, I’ve explored dozens of cool Airbnbs in Colorado and hotels, from treehouses and A-frame cabins to glass-walled retreats in the Rockies
I’ve made it my mission to explore every corner of this state… sipping craft beer around Denver, chasing fall colors in Rocky Mountain National Park, soaking in natural hot springs, and curling up fireside after a long day in Vail.
Over the years, I’ve learned that where you stay in Colorado can shape the whole trip. There are some seriously cool and unique Airbnbs tucked across the state: think A-frame cabins surrounded by aspens, glass-walled homes overlooking alpine lakes, and off-grid retreats hidden in the Rockies.
Whether you’re road-tripping, planning a ski getaway, or craving a mountain escape with a hot tub and a view, these are the coolest Airbnbs in Colorado to bookmark for your next adventure.
1. Mill Creek Cabin Retreat
Mill Creek Cabin is one of the top-rated Airbnbs in Colorado (4.99 average rating!), this dreamy log cabin in Clear Creek County sits inside a national forest with jaw-dropping mountain views.
It sleeps six guests and has a cozy living room with a fireplace, a private sauna, and a fully equipped kitchen for easy meals after hiking or skiing nearby Loveland ski resort. Perfect for anyone craving a peaceful Rocky Mountain escape with all the comforts of a high-end vacation rental.
2. Serenity Ponds Cabin
If you’re hunting for the most romantic vacation rental in Colorado, this peaceful cabin in Bailey delivers. Set on two acres with private trout ponds and stunning mountain views, it’s perfect for couples or small groups of up to four guests.
You’ll find a cozy living room, relaxing sauna, outdoor hot tub, and a fully equipped kitchen for effortless meals at home. Just an hour from Denver, this upscale Airbnb Colorado retreat makes it easy to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of the Rocky Mountain wilderness.
3. Ultimate Treehouse + Cabin, Black Hawk
This wild-meets-luxe Airbnb pairs a multi-level treehouse with a cozy cabin on a creek bordering national forest. Sleeps 6 guests across 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with a fully equipped kitchen, Starlink, treasure hunts, and a creekside fire pit for late-night stargazing.
Minutes to hiking and ATV trails with postcard mountain views. 4.99 average rating from 100+ stays makes it one of the standout rentals Colorado. Rate varies by dates; check the listing to book this vacation rental in Colorado.
4. The Lofthouse, Colorado Springs
If sleek design meets forest magic sounds like your dream stay, you’ll love this modern cabin in Colorado Springs. The Lofthouse feels like a Scandinavian retreat tucked among towering pines, minimalist, warm, and full of light.
It sleeps five guests with two bedrooms, a cozy living room, and a fully equipped kitchen perfect for easy breakfasts before heading out hiking or mountain biking nearby. This vacation rental sits close to the national parks and city attractions, making it one of the best Airbnbs Colorado for travelers who want both peace and convenience on a budget.
5. Iconic Vail Ski Dome, Vail
I’m such a sucker for dome houses, I would love to own one in the future. But in the meantime, I’ll settle for cool properties like this!
Stay in a one-of-a-kind dome home just minutes from Vail Ski Resort, with free skier parking and wraparound mountain views. This spacious Airbnb sleeps 8 guests across 3 rooms and 2 baths, with a bright living room, balconies, and an upgraded, equipped kitchen for easy après dinners on the property. Though it’s close enough to downtown vail if you wanted dinner out, and after my trip to Vail a few winters ago I can attest the restaurants are amazing.
I’d lace up my boots for first chair, then come back for pinball, board games, and a sunset on the balcony. Recent remodel, 4.88 average rating, and a location that makes time on the slopes effortless. Rate varies by season; check dates and book one of the coolest vacation rentals in Colorado.
6. Valinor Ranch – Carbondale, Colorado
Valinor Ranch is one of those Colorado Airbnbs that instantly melts your stress. The whole house is wrapped in giant picture windows, so you wake up to Elk Mountain Range views, grazing horses, and total quiet. I loved soaking in the private hot tub at sunset and cooking in the fully stocked kitchen before curling up inside this modern, cozy container home.
It feels secluded and peaceful, but you’re still just a quick drive from Carbondale, Aspen, and all the good hikes.
7. Thimble Rock Point – Mesa County, Colorado
Thimble Rock Point is one of those jaw-on-the-floor Colorado Airbnbs that feels carved right into the canyon walls. I saw this listing and immediately saved it for a future trip since ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? Look at it!
You get huge mountain and valley views from this modern A-frame, plus a private hot tub for those perfect sunset-soaking moments. The space is spotless, fully stocked for actual cooking, and so quiet you forget other people exist. If you want a romantic, peaceful, nature-heavy escape with serious wow factor, this one is a must-bookmark.
8. Private Sage Canyon Cliff House – Cortez, Colorado
The Cliff House is one of the most unique Colorado Airbnbs you can stay in because it’s literally built into a red rock alcove.
You get sweeping canyon and desert views, wild quiet all around you, and that magical “sleeping under the cliffs” feeling you cannot recreate anywhere else. I love that it has fast WiFi and a full kitchen, but still feels like a true unplugged retreat near Mesa Verde and Canyons of the Ancients. If you want a creative, cozy, once-in-a-lifetime stay in the Four Corners, this is it.
From cozy treehouses near Estes Park to design-forward chalets in Breckenridge, Colorado’s Airbnb scene has something for every traveler, and every season. I love how each of these stays brings a different side of the state to life: the wild beauty of the Rockies, the creative spirit of mountain towns, and that laid-back magic that makes Colorado so special.
No matter which one you pick, don’t forget to plan some time off your itinerary to just be… sip your morning coffee on the deck, watch the sunrise over snow-capped peaks, or soak under the stars in a private hot tub. That’s when the real Colorado magic happens.
If you’ve stayed at an amazing Airbnb in Colorado that deserves a spot on this list, drop it in the comments below, I’m always scouting my next mountain escape.
