Colorado

[Scrawler]

Do we have any members in or near Boulder who could provide a little assistance. My niece will be going to Boulder this coming March and will need to rent a room. I was wondering if anyone could help me to find an accommodation for her. She is English, and has directed her inquiry to me, because I am at least on the same continent.

[jbb]

Hi Scrawler. This is simply from the on-line classifieds so I have no personal knowledge of it: http://www.classifiedads.com/roomates-ad145270630.htm I've spent quite a bit on time in the Boulder area over the years though. Is your niece going to school there?

[Scrawler]

Hi Scrawler. This is simply from the on-line classifieds so I have no personal knowledge of it: http://www.classifiedads.com/roomates-ad145270630.htm I've spent quite a bit on time in the Boulder area over the years though. Is your niece going to school there?

She has recently completed her masters degree and will be participating in a design project for 5 months. I have never been to Colorado so know nothing about it, but I am concerned that she be safe.

[Scrawler]

Hi Scrawler. This is simply from the on-line classifieds so I have no personal knowledge of it: http://www.classifiedads.com/roomates-ad145270630.htm I've spent quite a bit on time in the Boulder area over the years though. Is your niece going to school there?

I have checked this out. They want a longer term arrangement than the 5 months she is looking for.

[jbb]

I've contacted a realtor in Boulder who is supposed to email me local rental info which I'll pass on. Is your niece affiliated with the University there? They might have short term housing.

[jbb]

Boulder and North Metro
Rental Packet
Colorado Landmark, Realtors … your partner in relocating to Boulder and Broomfield Counties and the North Metro Denver Area
www.coloradolandmark.com • 800-737-MOVE
COLORADO LANDMARK, REALTORS – RELOCATION INFORMATION
www.coloradolandmark.com • 303-443-3377
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Temporary Housing and Rental Information
There are abundant choices for both temporary and long term rental housing in the Boulder area, ranging from extended stay hotels, to corporate apartments, to elegant townhomes, and houses in Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Longmont and Broomfield.
TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS
Extended Stay Hotels/Motels
Homewood Suites, Boulder – 303-499-9922
http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/colorado/homewood-suites-by-hilton-boulder-BOUCOHW/index.html
Residence Inn, Boulder – 303-449-5545
Residence Inn, Louisville – 303-665-2661
Residence Inn, Longmont, - 303-702-9933
Residence Inn, Westminster- 303-427-9500
Residence Inn, Golden – 303-271-0909
http://www.marriott.com/residence-inn/travel.mi
Extended Stay America – Westminster – 303-280-0111
http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/co/denver/westminster
Housing Helpers
2865 Baseline Rd. Boulder, CO 80303 Toll-free 1.800.795.5937 Local Phone 303.545.6000
www.HousingHelpers.com
This locally owned company operates business under several names, including Boulder Extended Stay.com, Boulder Executive Housing.com and Boulder Housing.com. They have extensive resources in the areas of both short and long term rentals. The following is a description of their temporary/corporate lodging amenities.  Spacious, fully furnished, tastefully decorated accommodations  All housewares, cookware, dishes, linens, towels, and home electronics included.  All utility bills, high speed internet, local phone calls, and cable television included  Flexible lease terms, month to month, and short term rental options  Easy direct billing for corporations  Custom furniture upgrades available for corporate housing accounts  Personal service 24 hours a day  Most major credit cards accepted
COLORADO LANDMARK, REALTORS – RELOCATION INFORMATION
www.coloradolandmark.com • 303-443-3377
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The Colorado Chautauqua Association 900 Baseline Road Boulder, Colorado 80302 303.952-1611 (reservations)
www.chautauqua.com
This is an incredible lodging option, purely unique to Boulder, and would be the crowning experience to any length of visit or extended stay in Boulder. Read these excerpts from their website for more details. They can quote nightly, weekly, and monthly rates for extended stays.
Since 1898 Chautauqua has been hosting visitors wishing to experience the quiet, contemplative beauty of the Park and enjoy the many programs, lectures, concerts & films that we host. Originally visitors slept in canvas tents with wooden floors. Simple cabins replaced the tents and over time those cabins have been renovated into cozy cottages, each with a unique history and historic charm.
Chautauqua offers nightly rentals year-round.
During the summer months June-August, they offer 58 cottages, Missions House Lodge and Columbine Lodge for nightly rental. The cottages range in size from efficiency to 1-3 bedrooms, each with a fully equipped kitchen and screened-in front porch.
From September to May, they long-term lease some of the cottages and all of Columbine Lodge. They continue to offer nightly rentals in 35 cottages and Missions House Lodge. The cottages are fully winterized and are cozy against the backdrop of the snowy Flatirons.
LODGING OFFICE HOURS January 1st – May 14th and September 1st – December 31st Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 15 – August 31st Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DETAILS Cottages and most lodge rooms have fully equipped kitchens. Daily housekeeping services are not provided; however, they will exchange towels and bed linens weekdays between during select hours. All cottages and lodge rooms are non-smoking. There are no TVs however extended stay guests can bring their own and arrange for cable. Friendly and quiet pets are welcome in most units with an additional charge.
COLORADO LANDMARK, REALTORS – RELOCATION INFORMATION
www.coloradolandmark.com • 303-443-3377
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Water Tower Lofts
7931 W 55th Ave Arvada, CO 80002
Rebecca Cardie
Phone: 303-359-4122
E-mail: rebecca@watertowerloft.com
Three luxury fully furnished executive lofts for corporate housing in a new elevator access building minutes from downtown Denver, the mountains, Boulder and more! Rent directly from them (the owners) and save money over corporate housing or a cramped hotel room.
They own and rent three designer-decorated lofts with many luxury amenities, 2 or 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Each loft rental comes with two reserved indoor parking spaces, one or two private south-facing balconies and mountain views. With free WiFi, free long distance, a fax machine and many other exceptional features, they have designed these lofts to meet all of your short term rental and corporate housing needs.
Prices range from $2350-2725/month
Location:
The loft is in the new Water Tower Village area and is perfectly situated minutes from downtown Denver and the mountains—just one mile off of I-70.
COLORADO LANDMARK, REALTORS – RELOCATION INFORMATION
www.coloradolandmark.com • 303-443-3377
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LONGER TERM RENTALS
The following is a list of rental resources for longer term housing, for 6 months and longer.
Property Management Companies
All County - http://allcountyboulder.com/ (Boulder County) – RECOMMENDED!!
Aspen Management - http://aspenmanagement.propertyware.com/rentals.html (Boulder and North Metro) - RECOMMENDED!!
My Boulder Rental - http://www.myboulderrental.com/ (Boulder - student housing)
Fowler Property Management - http://www.fowlerrentals.com/search.php?type2=4&order_by=bedrooms&order_by_type=ASC (Boulder area)
Four Star Realty - http://www.fourstarrealty.com/residentialrentals/advancedsearch (Boulder area)
Boulder Property Management Co. - http://www.bpmco.com/ (Boulder area, mostly student rentals)
Mock Property Management - http://www.mockpm.com/res_rent.asp (Boulder area)
Sunnyside Property Management - http://www.sunnysiderental.com/ (Boulder area)
Fox Management Services - http://www.foxmanagementservices.com/rental_listings (Boulder)
Housing Helpers - http://housinghelpers.com/rental_co.aspx (Boulder and Denver areas)
Borg Real Estate - http://borghomes.com/boulder-real-estate.php?i=Rentals.htm (Boulder area)
Robert & Sons - http://www.robertsandsons.com/ - (Boulder County)
Rent Boulder Now - http://rentbouldernow.com/ (Boulder area condos, apartments)
8Z Rentals - http://8zrentals.com/home_rentals - (Boulder and North Metro)
The Omnibus Group - http://www.theomnibusgroup.com/index.html - (Boulder)
Phoenix Realty & Property Management - http://www.phoenixrealtyinc.com/homes-for-rent (Boulder County and North Metro)
Property Management Plus - http://www.pmprealty.com/rental_listings (Longmont)
Blue Sage Realty, Inc. - http://www.bluesagerealtyinc.com/denver-homes-for-rent (North Metro)
COLORADO LANDMARK, REALTORS – RELOCATION INFORMATION
www.coloradolandmark.com • 303-443-3377
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Highland Realty, Inc. - http://www.highlandrealty.com/?page_id=85 (North Metro)
Century Property Management - http://www.northmetrodenverrentals.com/ - (North Metro)
Colorado Realty & Property Management - http://www.coloradorpm.com/denver-homes-for-rent (North Metro)
Laurel Property Services Inc. - http://www.laurelpropertyservices.com/rentals.html (Golden)
Grace Management & Investment - http://www.rentgrace.com/ (North Metro)
Bear Paw Property Management, Inc. - http://www.bearpawrentals.com/evergreen-homes-for-rent (Evergreen, close-in mountain areas) – RECOMMENDED!
Gatehouse Properties - http://www.gatehousepropertiescolorado.com/ (mountain living)
Indian Peaks Real Estate Services - http://www.indianpeaksre.com/Rental_Properties.html (mountain living)
COLORADO LANDMARK, REALTORS – RELOCATION INFORMATION
www.coloradolandmark.com • 303-443-3377
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APARTMENTS
Boulder
GlenLake Apartments – www.glenlakeapts.com – 303-449-3944
Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom renovated apartments starting at $575 in North Boulder. Off street parking, laundry facilities, quiet community. NO pets.
The Boulders – http://www.thebouldersapts.net/ – 303-440-9500
10 acres of country quiet designed for your lifestyle. Full size washers and dryers.
Osage 100 Apartments –303-494-5462 – 4990 Osage Dr.
Large 1 & 2 bedroom renovated apartments, conveniently located.
The Hub - http://hub.riverstoneres.com/ - 1853 26th Street – 720-506-5554
1, 2or 3 bedroom apartments, centrally located.
Canterwood – http://www.liveatcanterwood.com/ – 303-447-8600 – 4970 Meredith Way
Contemporary 1 & 2 bedroom floor plans. Prices range from $1375-$1765. Garages available. Cats welcome. State-of-the-art fitness center and clubhouse.
Tantra Lake Apartments – www.tantralakeapthomes.com – 303-499-3605
Gorgeous 2 bedroom townhomes. Gym, private lake, indoor heated pool, outdoor recreation amenities. Pet friendly.
Habitat Apartments – www.habitatapts.com – 303-530-2212 – 6255 Habitat Drive
1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 2 & 3 bedroom townhomes, 600-1500 square feet. Approved pets welcome. Largest apartments in Boulder.
Eastpointe Apartments – http://eastpointeapts.net/ - 303-444-4383 – 1550 Eisenhower
Large, remodeled apartments. Quiet East Boulder location. Central A/C, balconies. Cats okay.
Two Nine North - http://www.twoninenorth.com/ - 866-719-1963
1 and 2 bedroom units at the 29th Street shopping complex, swimming pool and cyber café. 792-1180 sq ft from $1750-2375.
The Lofts at Peloton - http://www.theloftsatpeloton.com/ 303-457-5230
Variety of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom resdences and spacious, open lofts. Rooftop pavilion with year-round pool, 2 hot tubs, fire pit & bbq grills. Private 6,000 sq ft fitness center with spa & yoga studio. Dogs/cats allowed. $1643-5450.
COLORADO LANDMARK, REALTORS – RELOCATION INFORMATION
www.coloradolandmark.com • 303-443-3377
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Louisville
Grandview at Flatirons – www.grandviewatflatirons.com – 303-666-9692
Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments ranging from $844-$1117. Club house, fitness center, WiFi.
Copper Ridge Apartments – www.copperridgeapartments.com 303-449-3944 – 240 McCaslin
1 & 2 bedroom apartments
Lafayette
Prana Apartment Homes – http://www.pranaapts.com/ 303-460-0500 - 550 Viridian Dr.
1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments available on flexible leases, short term available. Cats and dogs are allowed. $250 deposit, $250 fee, $25 monthly rent per pet. Clubhouse, Olympic size pool, garage. Very close to downtown Lafayette, restaurants, shopping.
Strathmore Park – http://www.strathmorepark-apts.com/ 303-665-7779 – 440 Strathmore Lane
1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments available on 6-7-9-12 month leases. Large units up to 1403 square feet. Walk to downtown Lafayette, restaurants, shopping.
Broomfield
Terracina - http://terracinabygriffis.com/ - 720.924.7333
1, 2, and loft style apartments available on 6-7-9-12 month leases. Convenient location across from the Flatirons Mall in Broomfield, on the Boulder Turnpike between Boulder and Denver.
Stonegate – www.equityapartments.com – 303-469-0005
Apartments from 1 to 3 bedrooms. Flexible lease terms. Beautiful units with many amenities. Great Interlocken location.
Camden Interlocken – www.camdenliving.com – 303-465-2200 – 210 705 Eldorado Blvd.
Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments ranging from 715-1240 square feet and $1059-1569. Patios and balconies with storage, garages, pool, fitness center, business center. Dogs and cats okay.
AMLI at Flatirons or Arista - http://www.amli.com/ -
Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments ranging from 761-1238 square feet and $1066-1675. Patios and balconies with storage, garages, resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse. Dogs and cats okay. Short term leases available.
COLORADO LANDMARK, REALTORS – RELOCATION INFORMATION
www.coloradolandmark.com • 303-443-3377
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Catania - http://www.catanialiving.com/ - 720-443-4403
1 & 2 bedroom apartments ranging from 782-1299 square feet and $1155-1875. Balconies, garage available, pool & spa, fitness center, game and theater rooms, rooftop sundeck, W/D in units, on-site concierge.
Superior
Horizons – www.thehorizonsatrockcreek.com – 303-551-2222
 32 floor plans to choose from
 Studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments and townhomes
 Attached and detached garages with automatic openers
 Full size washer and dryer in each apartment home
 Spectacular mountain and lake views
 25,000 Square Foot Community Center
 Stadium Style Movie Theater
 Business Center
 Conference Room
 Four Large Outdoor Pools
 2-12 month lease options
Westminster
The Links at Legacy Ridge - http://thelinksbygriffis.com/community/The-Links-at-Legacy-Ridge-apartments - 2710 Bruchez Parkway - 303.465.5075
Luxury apartment community located in Westminster offers easily attainable one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. $1038-1520. Fitness center, swimming pool, covered parking, business center and clubhouse.
Golden
Altitude Apartments - http://www.liveataltitudeapartments.com/ - 303 Jackson Drive Golden, CO 80403 - 888.414.0992
One-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans equipped with stylish finishes and unparalleled service $1315-2870. Fitness center, 2 swimming pools, some covered parking and clubhouse. Units have washer/dryer, air conditioning, walk-in closets and pets are welcome.
COLORADO LANDMARK, REALTORS – RELOCATION INFORMATION
www.coloradolandmark.com • 303-443-3377
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Also check:
Craigslist – http://denver.craigslist.org/ AND http://boulder.craigslist.org
Trulia – www.trulia.com
Zillow - http://www.zillow.com/
Local Newspapers
The following local newspapers always have many rental listings.
Daily Camera – Boulder – www.dailycamera.com
Colorado Daily – Boulder – www.coloradodaily.com
Daily Times Call – Longmont – www.timescall.com
Broomfield Enterprise – www.broomfieldenterprise.com
Louisville Times – www.coloradohometownnews.com
Erie Review – www.coloradohometownnews.com
Lafayette news – www.coloradohometownnews.com
Superior Observer – www.coloradohometownnews.com
The Mountain Ear – Nederland – www.themountainear.com
Rocky Mountain News – greater Boulder/Denver area – www.rockymountainnews.com
The Denver Post – greater Boulder/Denver area – www.denverpost.com

[jbb]

I copied and pasted their rather long PDF file. I can email it instead if you send me an email.

[Laura N]

I love Boulder and spend a lot of time there. We even have relatives and friends who live there. I find it a very safe city, to be honest, but I have mostly lived in larger urban areas (and Berkeley), so I might have a higher tolerance for urban issues. There's homelessness, some druggy or hippie culture, and there are the typical "college town" issues. There seems to be a fair number of transients, like any fun college town. But it doesn't feel unsafe in general.

The one thing is, I hate to say this, but I wonder if she should really do this herself, in person. Maybe she can arrive a week early, stay in a hotel and look for a place? I know when I was younger and looking for places to live, I always wanted to drive around during the day to see what was nearby, and I especially wanted to see if I felt safe there at night, or waiting for public transportation, or walking where I needed to go. Maybe the school or whoever runs her program can help her. Or a broker might be helpful. I just would feel iffy if it were my niece doing this via internet. JMHO.

[Scrawler]

I copied and pasted their rather long PDF file. I can email it instead if you send me an email.

I have PM'd you my email address.

[Scrawler]

I love Boulder and spend a lot of time there. We even have relatives and friends who live there. I find it a very safe city, to be honest, but I have mostly lived in larger urban areas (and Berkeley), so I might have a higher tolerance for urban issues. There's homelessness, some druggy or hippie culture, and there are the typical "college town" issues. There seems to be a fair number of transients, like any fun college town. But it doesn't feel unsafe in general.

The one thing is, I hate to say this, but I wonder if she should really do this herself, in person. Maybe she can arrive a week early, stay in a hotel and look for a place? I know when I was younger and looking for places to live, I always wanted to drive around during the day to see what was nearby, and I especially wanted to see if I felt safe there at night, or waiting for public transportation, or walking where I needed to go. Maybe the school or whoever runs her program can help her. Or a broker might be helpful. I just would feel iffy if it were my niece doing this via internet. JMHO.

I tend to agree, but was hoping to make contact with people on the ground, who could advise her directly. I am waiting to hear back from her about the advice already given, and to get more info about what she will be doing. She is "on the road" right now because she has been traveling to set up an art installation.