What a find! For years, we have passed this B&B on the way in from US 40 on the local road to…read moreDevil's Thumb, always wondering what it was like and vowing to try it some day. The xc skiing at Devil's Thumb has always been a favorite for us, as far back as the 70's when it was just a rustic ski trail system with a small nordic supply shop. In recent years it became a full fledged resort with lodging where we have often stayed. We have also stayed in Winter Park, about 15 minutes away and driven over to ski. But we have now found our new favorite option. This is such a lovely place, both the facility and the charming staff. It is a better price value for us than some of the other options in the area, yet more than a simple motel in town. You know, like Goldilocks, "just right." I especially want to note that the (included) breakfast that host John cooks for the guests was wonderful, some sweet, some savory, warm, homemade, natural and ample for the start of even an hearty ski day. They take note in advance of special food needs and serve with a choice of time options. The log style of the building is rustic but nicely furnished. The rooms are well designed and furnished with high quality linens and have lots of storage as some guests stay for weeks. The views from each room are very pretty, some to the Continental Divide, some to the woodland. Every single staff member was friendly and helpful. The central lounge area was large, comfortable, attractive and clean and with a central fireplace. There are also some other smaller gathering areas to sit and talk or read if you wish to be outside your room. And there are also some family and dog friendly cabins on site if you want more than a bedroom. Personally, the rooms in the main inn are just right for my needs. We will absolutely be back. It is convenient to local xc skiing and also just a 15 minute drive past the Winter Park Resort and not far at all from several quality dinner options. We met other guests using the lodging for all of these reasons.

Wow. That's all I can say. There's a reason this B&B…read moreconsistently has 5 Stars. My Husband have stayed in similar spots, but the stay at WHI was far above the others. We came to celebrate our 7 year anniversary. Donna and Brian were so thoughtful and professional. They made sure we had everything we needed and wanted for our stay. Breakfast each morning was so delicious. Donna could have made it as a professional chef! We stayed in a dog friendly cabin, what fun to bring along our pup! Cabin was cozy, warm and the snow was shoveled each day for us.

We hosted our reception at Bristlecone, and were so happy with our choice! We planned our wedding…read morefrom Wisconsin, and Izzie was incredibly prompt at responding to all inquiries. She was very communicative and involved in the planning process. The space is very beautiful and perfect for 20-50 people in an intimate setting. The food was very good, and all of the staff were very sweet. They answered whatever questions we needed answered. It is a bit of a hands on venue, and you have to hire someone to set up your decor or get someone to help, but that was totally fine. We also did our own music and rented their speaker. Overall, the evening went very smoothly and I would recommend Bristlecone!

We had our wedding reception at the Bristlecone Inn and could not have been more pleased. Izzie was…read morea joy to work with as we planned our destination wedding and answered all of my questions. I especially appreciated that the venue, catering, lines, and tableware, were all under one roof! The only things I really needed to find for the meal were a cake and a bar service. The staff that were present during our reception were so helpful, kind, and all around wonderful. I couldn't have asked for better. We received so many compliments on the food and on the venue, overall. We had about 43 guests total, including us as the bride and groom, and it was the perfect, intimate size. We are so happy with our decision to have our reception at the Bristlecone Inn!

I would give the pool and hot tub a five. Great cabin with remodeled bathrooms. The main room of…read morethe cabin is small and needs a chair. I may try a bigger cabin next time. The Lodge is wonderful with great food and terrific views of Grand Lake and Shadow Mt. Lake. We stayed four days over the 4th of July. Pet-friendly. The smell of pine everywhere was awesome. Definitely will be back!!

I wouldn't come here for the food. The beautiful lake view is one of the few positive things I can…read moresay about this place. The service is basically nonexistent, the food takes forever, and for these prices you'd expect a lot better. If you need something from your server, pack a snack because you won't be seeing them anytime soon. The only reason this got 2 stars instead of 1 is because that bison dip was excellent. Everything else was a letdown. The Caesar salad was so overdressed it was basically soup. We ordered the apple pie expecting it to come out warm in a skillet, but instead it arrived ice cold. Not warm-ish. Not room temp. Straight out of the fridge, skillet and all. They didn't even bother to microwave it. The place was practically empty in the middle of summer, which tells you everything you need to know. Should've trusted the other Yelpers.

Beautiful wedding venue with stunning views! This all-inclusive venue pays attention to the…read moredetails and creates incredible experiences for your guests. The owners are easy to work with and really care about making your day special and unique! Although it is a bit of a drive, it is totally worth it and your guests will agree! I loved getting away from the city and breathing fresh mountain air. The food is delicious!! I highly recommend it!!

This place is magical. Welcome to a real life hallmark town. Me and my wife have been here more…read moretimes than we can count. Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring, Western Riviera and the town of Grand Lake has something special to offer in every single season. 2 years ago In the summer we came and enjoyed the lake activities. The following Winter we rented Snow Mobiles, went Snow Shoeing, went Snow Tubing, and watched the local ice fishers catch fish, and watched how the town transformed into this quiet peaceful place compared to how it is in the summer. SO MAGICAL in the winter months. This past fall we came to catch the colors of the leaves changing, watch the elk rut, and go hiking. I must say Fall was my FAVORITE season to be at Western Riviera. All I can say: Do yourself a favor. Book a stay. You won't regret it.

Unbeatable lakefront views out big picture windows and with a large shared balcony with individual…read moreBBQ Grills. Quick walk to the waterfront boat rentals or downtown. Friendly staff...when we had to check out a day early we got a room credit for the next stay instead of the hotel keeping our money. Comfy though rustic suite with great hot water pressure and a space heater in the bathroom. We will definitely return, as the lakefront view really makes the stay!

We have been coming up to North Shore Resort yearly for 7 years! The place is awesome and the views…read moreare magnificent! This year my friends and family rented the entire place and it was awesome. In the last 5 years since Edie & Doug took over, the place has transformed for the better and you can see the changes and improvements every year. This year I had 34 friends and family with me. I had cousins aged 2 to my grandfather (papa) aged 84! We had a great family vacation and all look forward to doing it again next year. I knew all it would take is getting my family up here once. Let me explain everything you need to know about the place and then you make your decision! -The place is NOT new, but renovations and improvements every year! New TVs this year! :-) -It is a little bit campy but in all the awesome ways! -Some of the units are nicer then others but they all have their own charm! -Your refrigerator in your room might be from the 60's, they work just fine & once again charm! -The owners and operators - Edie & Doug are friendly and accommodating ! -This place IS doggy friendly! Only 1 unit doesn't allow dogs! -There is a communal deck in the back and the views are magnificent! -There is a Marina next door called Beacon Landing that rents boats, slips, etc. -Every unit is equipped with pots, pans, silverware, glasses, etc. (don't need to pack these)! -There is a variety of water crafts - paddle boards, canoes, paddle boat, kayaks (all free)! -You are 10 minutes from Grand Lake, shopping & restaurants! -The place is "most times" water front, depends on lake water levels which they don't control IGNORE the previous post as the Lodge/Resort have NO control over the water levels of Lake Granby! While we were there the water levels were at peak and this was 7/29/16-8/1/16. The Lake was about 10 feet from the fire pit. 2 or 3 years ago the water levels were low and you had to walk to the lake. It doesn't take away from the views and once again they have NO control over water levels in Lake Granby!

Stayed here recently, never had an RV resort be so rude. Went there for my dog's health but he died…read moreshortly afterwards. I guess I wasn't friendly enough because the place wanted to kick me out even though I didn't break any rules. I was just not friendly because I was grieving. All I needed was a place to grieve in peace until I figured out my next move. But they couldn't give that to me. When I asked about changing reservations, they asked how soon can I leave? I've never been asked that before even on a good day. Come to find out the woman has a reputation in town for being rude and driving people out of the park. Congratulations, you got one more.

Great place to have an outdoor wedding and a tented reception. Beautiful places for wedding photos…read morein Granby!

Here's the deal, I'm currently pulling away from strawberry creek ranch. The owner, Troy, just gave…read moreme a half an hour tour of the property. My fiancé and I are getting married here July 14 of this summer. After a psychotic and seemingly endless search for a venue up in the Grand Vally, we finally found the heavenly oasis which is strawberry creek ranch 9n. I can give you another review after we actually have our wedding here, but what I can tell you for now is that this place feels like home. Family run, goodhearted people. Reasonably priced for what's in the area, and they include the tent the chairs the tables and an area for bride and groom to get ready. The place is stunning and you can tell Troy and his family have worked hard to make it both rustic and classy. I started crying during the tour, I can't believe that we are so lucky to get to commit our lives to each other in such a beautiful place.

We checked in with ease. We preferred a different campsite than we had originally and they worked…read morewith us to move to one we liked better. The bathrooms and showers (in the front) are so clean and well appointed. It shows they care. They even had granite countertops!! The roads are dirt/gravel but they are also well cared for, little dust, easy to walk and no major potholes. We loved seeing the horses every day and they were very happy to see us when we had carrots and apples to share. The WRR is close to the lake and town. Also a good location for exploring Granby, Fraser, Winter Park and more. The people that work there are all great. Pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. We will be back.

My family and I spent 5 nights here at the end of July for a family retreat event…read more GENERAL LOCATION: The ranch is in a great location nestled near the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park at approx. 8,000 ft in elevation. It's also a 5 minute drive to Grand Lake and horseback riding. The town is definitely on "mountain time" meaning they start shutting down when it gets slow, or just before nightfall. THE RANCH: The ranch in general does have a lot to offer and it appeared that it's mostly used for weddings. They have a basketball court, volleyball court, kids play area, petting area with various farm animals, indoor pool, workout area, kitchen area, gazebo, fishing stream, 2 bridges, yard games, s'mores fire pit, BBQ grills, and a ton of places for photo ops! There were also several cabins throughout the ranch of various sizes that could hold families of 4-5 in each cabin. I think there were close to 15 different cabins to stay in. PROS: We really liked being on the ranch and got to spend some great quality family time doing family events on the ranch. We fished, rode horses, played BB, cornhole, and a few other yard games. We also saw a large Moose and her baby grazing about 100m from our cabin. It's really common to see Moose in the area, but it was a special treat to see her with her baby. We also saw humming birds and tiny chipmunks around all cabins each day. CONS: For 2 days we became overwhelmed by mosquito's. It got so bad that they called in a local company to fog the area with repellent to help kill them. The fogging did help and significantly reduced the number of mosquito's in the area. The rooms, bedding, beds, bathrooms, and cabins in general are nothing to brag about. They are old, and in need of big updating. I tried not to let this cloud my judgement about the ranch as a whole because we were there to enjoy the outdoors but it would have been nice to come back to a nice room and shower at the end of the day. If their main focus is a wedding venue, I was expecting to be in a much nicer cabin, especially considering they cater to people on one of their most memorable days. The cell phone coverage in the area is very hit and miss. Overall, the family and I enjoyed our time here and made some great memories!!

We held our Welcome Party at The Studio Friday night before our son's wedding. 5 stars for Rebecca…read moreand the team at The Studio. We (and our guest) loved the space. While it is industrial space it was cozy and just the right size for our group of ~120. We live in Seattle so planning an event remotely can be challenging, but Rebecca made it very easy for us with her excellent communication and great recommendations for party rentals and bartenders. Day of the event we were able to gain access to the space with plenty of time to set up and be prepared for our guest. We had a Studio staff member on site during our event for any support we needed - she was great! Plenty of parking for guest and a quick Uber (10 min from our hotel). I highly recommend The Studio for an event. We would definitely consider it for another party.

We had a wonderful rehearsal dinner at The Studio on a Friday night. Great different kind of venue,…read morevery helpful staff, accommodating of rental drop off and pick up, and really doesn't need much decoration since the industrial theme already exists. We did pay extra to have the Edison lights put up, (click on the photo to see them) which I recommend. We also used candles in hurricane containers which I also recommend as it gave the event a bit of magic. One thing to keep in mind is that if you are doing a week day event, you cannot get in to do decorating until 4:30p since this is a place of work. It did make our start time of 6p a little tight. We had the event catered but used disposable/compostable products. The kitchen area is open and perfect for a buffet. We also arranged for a Sweet Cow ice cream truck to come for dessert, which was a big hit and fun way to end the evening. I would do another party there given the chance.

Had our daughter's wedding here in June, 2017. Mitchell Ray truly IS "the event guru"! THANK YOU,…read moreTHANK YOU, THANK YOU! From our very first visit, we felt like Stephanie's wedding was the most important event of the season! The flexibility on "extras" is nice, and we had great experiences with the preferred vendors as well. Mitchell and Lisa were a godsend on the day of - cannot thank the enough! You all truly are experts at what you do!

I have to give a shout out to The Riverside and their staff who helped us throw an amazing…read moregraduation party for our daughter. Everything from the pre-planning (many emails back and forth from CA) to the clean-up went without a hitch. The venue provided everything including a stage with speakers and microphone, upgraded full bar and awesome bartender, tables and chairs with linen, a delicious taco bar with the chef interacting with our guests for the first 2 hours, staff that worked behind the scenes and kept everything clean, tidy and running smoothly. When I asked about a cake Chef John said he could do that as well. We're still talking about the strawberries and cream cake he made which included Neufchâtel cheese in the frosting. The venue has beautiful hardwood floors, large windows, and a door to the outside patio, right on the river. We were able to hang decorations and we're asked often if we needed anything, any help. Leanne Jewell is the event manager and she took great care of us. When we originally booked the venue the plan was to have it mostly outside with 30 people. Just days before it became apparent we would possibly have snow or rain and 50 people. Leanne reassured me not to worry, they would move the party indoors if needed. Planning everything from another state had me a bit frazzled but I can assure you they know what they are doing. I was so impressed. Thank you Riverside Events, we had a fantastic time.