Remodel Storage for Estes Park Cabins: Empty the Cabin for a Winter Renovation
ESTES PARK CABIN REMODEL GUIDE
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Winter is when many Estes Park cabin owners and short term rental hosts finally schedule the new kitchen, floors or deck. Here is how to empty the cabin, keep furnishings safe from mice and moisture, and get it guest ready by spring.
Clear the cabin over the quiet season, then bring it all back before summer guests arrive.
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f you are renovating an Estes Park cabin or vacation rental over the quiet months, the simple answer is: empty the cabin into a drive-up unit before the crew starts, and plan to bring everything back once the dust is gone and before summer bookings begin.
Cabins are small, contractors need clear floors, and furniture left in a cold, half finished building is an open invitation to mice and moisture. Estes Park Storage
at 1210 Woodstock Drive,
directly across from Lake Estes, has gated, paved drive-up units. Call or text (970) 586-6811, see the size guide, or rent online.
Key Points:
•Keyword focus: storage during a renovation in Estes Park
•Directly across from Lake Estes at 1210 Woodstock Drive
•Drive-up units from 5x10 to 10x25, with a personal gate code for each tenant
•Fully fenced and paved, with video surveillance
•Month-to-month, timed to your off-season project
•No guessed rates: see live pricing online or call (970) 586-6811
Summer in Estes Park belongs to guests, hikers and Rocky Mountain National Park traffic. For rental hosts and second home owners, the slower months are the practical window for a kitchen update, new flooring, a bath refresh, window replacement or a deck rebuild, because nights you do not book cost less than nights you do.
The catch is timing. The cabin needs to be empty when the crew starts and staged and photographed before spring reservations start arriving. Storage bridges that gap.
What to pull out before the crew starts
Beds and soft furnishings
Mattresses, headboards, sofas and chairs are the items most likely to collect dust and drywall grit. Cover them and move them first.
Rental kitchen and linens
Dishes, cookware, small appliances, towels and sheets for guests can live in labeled bins so restocking is fast.
Decor and art
Mountain prints, antlers, rugs and lamps get moved and bumped on a jobsite. Wrap them and store them together.
Outdoor and seasonal gear
Patio furniture, grills, snowshoes and guest sleds clear out of the garage so it can serve as the crew's staging area.
Choosing a size for a cabin
Our storage FAQ gives a useful rule of thumb. A 5x10 or 10x10 fits most one bedroom spaces, a 10x15 or 10x20 handles most two bedroom homes, and a 10x20 or 10x25 suits a furnished three bedroom. Many cabins sit at the smaller end, but rentals stocked for larger groups often have more beds than the floor plan suggests.
Mountain cabins and unheated buildings are where rodents go in winter, which is another reason to move furnishings out during a remodel. In the unit, keep everything off the floor on pallets, use plastic bins with tight lids for linens, and never store food, birdseed or pet food. Our lease also rules out hazardous materials such as fuel and propane.
Wrap wood furniture in breathable blankets, not sealed plastic. Make sure mattresses and cushions are fully dry before they go in, since a damp cushion in a cold unit can mildew over a long project.
Getting in and out in winter
Each tenant gets a personal gate code. After significant snowfall our team plows the main drive lanes, and the area right in front of your door is yours to clear, so keep a small shovel in the car. Bringing a trailer full of furniture? Plan the move on a dry day and leave room to turn around. For more on preparing a vehicle or trailer for the season, see our winter RV storage guide.
Estes Park Cabin Remodel Storage FAQ
Where is Estes Park Storage?
We are at 1210 Woodstock Drive in Estes Park, directly across from Lake Estes.
What size unit fits the contents of a small cabin?
Our FAQ suggests a 5x10 or 10x10 for most one bedroom spaces and a 10x15 or 10x20 for most two bedroom homes. Rentals with extra beds or a full garage may need the next size up.
Can I keep the unit just for the off season?
Yes. Rentals are month-to-month, so you can store through the renovation and move out once the cabin is ready for guests.
Do I need insurance on my unit?
Yes. Tenant insurance is required on all units, and you can add coverage when you rent.
When can I access my unit?
Any time. Gate access is 24/7, and each tenant gets a personal gate code. Questions? Call or text (970) 586-6811.
Where can I see prices?
Rates change over time, so we do not quote them here. See current pricing on the rent online page
or call (970) 586-6811.
The off season is short, and the best remodels start with an empty cabin. Move the furnishings out, keep them clean and dry, and bring them back for a fresh season of guests. Estes Park Storage
on Woodstock Drive is ready to help. Call or text (970) 586-6811
or rent online.
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