Secluded 2-Bedroom (Studio Style) Off-Grid Cabin on 5+ Acres Surrounded by National Forest - Welcome to your private mountain escape! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom off-grid cabin sits on over 5 acres of pristine land, bordered on three sides by National Forest—a rare and unbeatable setting offering total seclusion, endless outdoor adventure, and breathtaking panoramic views. Inside, the cabin is cozy and efficient with propane in-floor heat (set at 50°F through winter for temperature control), and a wood-burning stove that heats the home beautifully. The cabin is powered by solar energy with a backup generator, and includes a simple main power switch for easy shut-downs and startups. Solar batteries were replaced in 2018. A 500-gallon cistern (indoors) supplies the home, with two included portable tanks (100- and 350-gallon) used to haul water from Loveland or Estes Park. Water is easily winterized in minutes thanks to a quick-drain system for the pipes (cistern remains full year-round). There’s a full bathroom with a shower and a clever back-flush system to conserve water when heating. A 1,000-gallon septic tank was professionally inspected in 2019. Also included is a grandfathered, working outhouse that’s well-maintained. All major systems run on propane, including heat and cooking. The leased propane tank is filled roughly once per year—most recently in April. The property is actively maintained for fire safety—brush and pinecones are cleared regularly, and deadfall is removed. Wildlife lovers will appreciate the daily presence of hummingbirds, deer, elk, moose, turkey, marmots, and the occasional bobcat, bear, or mountain lion. This is the perfect blend of rugged mountain living and smart sustainability, with no compromise on comfort. If you’re looking for solitude, unmatched natural beauty, and the freedom of off-grid living, this cabin is the one.
Pending
$475,000
73 Elk Way, Drake, CO 80515
1beds
790sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
5.21 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$601/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Total seclusionBreathtaking panoramic viewsSurrounded by national forestPropane in-floor heatCozy and efficientWood-burning stovePristine land
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 19, 2025 at 01:48pm
Listed by:
Sam Biller 303-507-8945 Sam@ColoradoRealEstateLife.com,
RE/MAX Professionals
Source: REcolorado,MLS#: 9424308

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Description: Currently Shown As A Non-Conforming Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 12
Kitchen
- Description: Includes A Dining Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 11
Utility room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 12
Heating
- Propane, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Concrete, Wood
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 790
- Total interior livable area: 790 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 790
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Details: Off Street Spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 5.21 Acres
- Features: Borders National Forest, Fire Mitigation, Mountainous, Secluded, Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: R0501727
- Zoning: E
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Log
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Cistern
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cedar Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Drake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $601/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,899
- Date on market: 5/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
- Ownership: Individual
- Road surface type: Gravel
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