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The Bluebear at Y Double-K Ranch

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· Ward, Boulder, Colorado

10 acres hosted by Cesar R.

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100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt 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. 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. 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.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Off-roading (OHV)

Natural features

Mountainous

Ranch

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13 ratings · 11 reviews

Briar L.recommends

August 25, 2024

The Blue Bear

Wonderful Glamping Experience

The Blue Bear was a great spot to get away and have privacy in nature but without giving up conveniences. A great balance and exactly what we were looking for. Very nice host and cleanest outhouse I’ve used. Definitely climb around the rocks!

Ashley N.recommends

August 12, 2024

The Blue Bear

Excellent experience

A fabulous location to get away from it all. I can’t rave enough about this location and amenities. We will be back next year when we visit Colorado again.

Brandon L.recommends

July 31, 2024

The Blue Bear

Great views, Amenities, and Host!

The blue bear was a perfect retreat to disconnect and have some bonding time with my mom. Driving there is super easy as long as you punch in the directions before hand and it always helps downloading sections of a maps in your apple map or google map in case of loss of service. Most of the drive is on asphalt road and the last stretch (felt like 1/2 a mile) was dirt road but even my Toyota Camry (sedan) handled it with ease. The blue bear was very clean with enough amenities to have a very comfortable stay like a gas grill, outdoor fire pit, wifi, and electricity. Although I did not get to try the shower I did turn it on and found it to have strong water pressure. Property had wood bundles available to purchase which was very nice. In doors we made use of the microwave and the paper plates and plastic cutlery. The bed upstairs was comfortable with a window that allowed airflow. Large windows downstairs and large door with mosquito net to keep out bugs while allowing that fresh air to come in. The view from the blue bear is AMAZING with practically no mountains to obtrude the sun set. Due to location of the blue bear on the mountain you get plenty of sunlight from sunrise to sunset.

Andy C.recommends

July 14, 2024

The Blue Bear

Blue Bear Bliss

Fantastic location close to Ward with great access to Indian Peaks wilderness. Sweet cabin with good amenities and cosy set-up with loft bed upstairs and pullout sofa in living space. Friendly communication with hosts. Would like to come back in cold season and try out the log burner!

David M.recommends

July 13, 2024

The Blue Bear

Nice spot nestled away with great Mountain View’s! Loved hearing the horse nearby, otherwise it was as expected and made for a great touchdown spot for trips to Rocky Mountain. Would certainly come again!

Mitchell F.recommends

April 19, 2024

The Blue Bear

Our trip was amazing. Way more space than expected was perfect for the dog!!!

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