The 8 best Airbnbs in and around Denver, Colorado

Just a 60-minute drive from downtown Denver, this unique Airbnb offers two large bedrooms—both with exceptional views—a well-equipped kitchen, a gas fireplace for ultimate coziness, plus a fire pit and hot tub on the deck. The 'outdoorsy' type will especially like this location for the fishing (poles available from your host), sledding in winter (ditto, just enquire), and hiking.

Ideal for: A couple of couples or a family.
Budget range? Mid-range.

Boasting three bedrooms and sleeping up to eight people, a stay in this Evergreen cabin-slash-mountain-home offers a completely unforgettable stay. Newly remodelled, this location is all about entertainment, relaxation and breathtaking views thanks to being high up on a hill and, you know, floor-to-ceiling windows. When you’re worn out from biking, fishing and exploring Red Rocks—or even from playing darts, shuffleboard or foosball in your own accommodation—slip into your very own, very new and very large hot tub to soak your muscles just right. Sure, you’ll be up in the mountains but you’ll have all your home comforts—and much more—to hand.

Ideal for: Families and groups.
Budget range? Spenny.

For those looking for somewhere tranquil enough for two, you'll love this stunning state-of-the-art, home just 25 minutes from downtown Boulder. Spread across two floors, this rustic-luxe pad is largely open-plan, meaning it benefits from lots of sunlight owing to the gorgeous 17ft floor-to-ceiling paneled glass wall that offers stunning mountain views from the sofa and the kitchen island. The best part? Since you're surrounded by hundreds of acres you'll feel like you're in world of your own out here. The only real drawback of this place is that there's no reception, but we're hardly complaining about that, especially with that mountain backdrop.

Ideal for: a couple's retreat
Budget range? A pretty penny. 

Known for its stunning landscapes and wildlife, there’s nowhere better to get the full Colorado experience than in this classic mountain retreat in the foothills just beyond Denver. This homely spot, with its traditional wooden decor, sleeps up to four and is perfect for a quiet reprieve for family or friends. Just south of Denver in Indian Hills, a quaint mountain community is just within walking distance, including a restaurant for the days you feel like giving the kitchen a break. Red Rocks is a stone’s throw away and getting into the city is a piece of cake thanks to the location so there will always be something to do.

Ideal for: Families and small groups.
Budget range? A really great deal.

Leaning more towards being a carriage house, this property promises all your home comforts and more in the historic neighbourhood of Speer. With its own separate entrance, the light and tasteful apartment sleeps up to three people. If you’re after somewhere to remotely work, there’s even a little desk for you to crack your knuckles and get on with it. Perhaps the most enticing feature of this holiday home is the breathtaking courtyard - complete with a pond and all manner of lush, sprawling foliage. When you need to relax, pop yourself on a lounger and simply recline.

Ideal for: Anyone looking to inject their holiday with a spot of opulence.
Budget range? Very affordable.

While most of us a pretty familiar with the Rocky Mountains - the Rockies, if you will - this cabin getaway offers you the chance to get even closer. Tucked away in the midst of two private, forested acres, the cedar cabin is the perfect location for escaping the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. Think large windows, a roasting fireplace and a huge sunroom for full-on basking. Wake up every morning to the smell of the forest, and enjoy a cuppa on your bedroom’s balcony while spotting the local elk and deer. Quite the Rocky Mountain retreat.

Ideal for: Solo travellers and couples.
Budget range? Mid-range but worth it for the amenities. 

Not quite ready to give up convenience? Don't fret. Stay slap bang in the center of the city in this studio loft on 16th Street—the renowned mile-long pedestrian promenade awash with shops. The newly renovated apartment pairs the old (high ceilings and exposed brick walls) with the new (hello psychedelic UV-lit snug). The bed is a whopping great four-poster, there's a huge flat-screen TV in front of it (as well as a love seat), and there are French doors that open onto a balcony overlooking the clock tower. Lovely.

Ideal for: A couple or solo traveler.
Budget range? Mid-range.

How about being perched atop the Rockies in this luxe two-bed cabin in Golden? You'll have front-row seats to the most amazing views overlooking Canyon State Park accompanied by morning strolls in the fresh mountain air. And when you want to snuggle up indoors the cabin is the perfect refuge. The interiors are modern and cozy with lots of homely touches like chunky-knit throws, ceramics, rugs, wall art, and even a vintage record player and a record decent collection including Jimmy Hendrix and Mumford and Sons. Stick some tunes on and fill up a bubble bath, take a dip in the hot tub, wack out the board games, or chill out by the fire pit. With such a beautiful backdrop, the possibilities are infinite. 

Ideal for: Mountain escape. 

Budget range? Pricey at first glance, but can accommodate up to six. 

Time Out tip: If you're looking for a cute photo op head up to the "Crows Nest" - a scalable rock formation nearby.