A group of friends stayed at Eagle Eye Ranch over New Years 2015. We had an amazing time. Staying…read moreat Eagle Eye Ranch was like going back in time with all the modern conveniences. The ranch is very close to Winter Park Ski Resort and an hour or so drive away from Vail. We skied both mountains over our four day stay at the ranch. Each day our group of friends returned from a long day of skiing to cook meals together and sit by the massive fire. There are also lots of other activities to do around the ranch like tubing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, etc... You can't go wrong staying at Eagle Eye Ranch!

We joined three others couples at Eagle Eye Ranch Sept. 5-12, 2018 and had a wonderful time. The…read moreranch house is 100 years old this year, and yes, it is rustic (meaning kept true to its period), but it was clean, comfortable, had everything we could possibly need. The kitchen was completely stocked with everything needed for meal prep and serving, a large butcher block table in the kitchen made meal prep so easy and everyone could sit around visiting while preparing meals or eating breakfast. A comfy dining room with fireplace made our evening meals warm and relaxing. A huge fireplace in the living room welcomed us every time we entered the house, and we all loved sitting in there and reading, visiting, napping and watching football on the big screen TV. There are games and movies available. Plenty of split wood for the fireplaces is stacked on the porch. The bedrooms are small, but clean and comfortable, and since we were not interested in sitting in the bedrooms, they were not an issue to us. There is a fantastic big sauna on the third floor which we took full advantage of before bed most nights. Outdoors, a huge porch with rocking chairs welcomed us and a lot of good conversation occurred out there while watching the wildlife and listening to the aspen leaves blowing in the wind. They were changing colors and were beautiful. The house sits on a high hill overlooking a valley, and the river and train track are about a half mile away. Yes, we could hear the train in the distance, but it was no problem for us. A huge butane fireplace and comfortable chairs was another outdoor area we took full advantage of. A large bbq is around the corner on the porch and the guys grilled several evenings. There were NO BATS or any other critters in the house. The caretakers do live nearby, but other than warmly welcoming us the first day, the only interaction with them was instigated by us. The husband is an accountant in Granby, but the wife is home and they have two small children who were never seen outdoors and never invaded our privacy. Their 1 dog goes to work with the husband, and was in their house otherwise. Most of our time was spent at the ranch and we walked to the main highway several times which is a mile round trip. The river offered beautiful photo ops. Several day trips included, Grand Lakes, Estes Park, Winter Park and Silver Creek Ski area which are all nearby. Granby has a nice grocery store. My personal opinion is that the person who wrote such a negative review was expecting a very modern home, not a 100 year old piece of history. For us, it was just what we wanted and expected and gave us a chance to spend quality time with friends from Texas, California and Arizona. We hope to return again.

Such a quaint and charming place! We stayed in ASPEN cabin and our doors opened right onto the…read moreriver. It is a wonderful sound to drift off and wake up to. The cabin has absolutely everything you need! Well stocked with coffee, cookware, dishes, ice trays, generous fluffy towels, soap ... even bathroom spray! The caretakers are personable and responsive when needed. Owner is on property (or steps away). Some cabins / RVs are dog friendly. Reasonably priced with easy access to RMNP. One note: our cabin was not air conditioned (but with windows open at night, it is plenty comfortable); daytime can get pretty hot, but, for us, there was always a breeze. I can't say enough good about this place. Just lovely and when I come back, this is where I want to stay!

This was a really beautiful campsite spot for our rv it's small but that was perfect it was quiet…read moreand the tenants there were really nice we definitely recommend staying here if u want something more private and quiet and intimate area this is perfect spot can't wait to be back

What a wonderful lodge! We always enjoy staying here and the cabins are cozy, clean, and very…read moreaffordable! Can't say enough about the staff! We forgot a stroller for our baby and had to go into town to rent one. Just as I was about to pay for the rental, Pine Haven called and found one for us to use! Amazing Staff and ownership!

Excellent value! Super friendly staff that will make you feel welcome. Our cabin had a shower, full…read morekitchen, and full size bed. Tv and sitting areas outside too. Impressive and cozy place, would recommend to couples and families

If you're looking for a place that captures the true charm, history, and beauty of Estes Park, this…read morelodge is it. Originally opened on July 4, 1914, this historic lodge sits high on a hill overlooking Estes Park, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and even a clear view of the Stanley Hotel. With only 27 rooms, it offers a peaceful, intimate atmosphere that feels worlds away from the crowded hotels in town. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by Kayleigh, the Operations Manager. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about both the lodge and Estes Park, and immediately made us feel at home. Walking into the lodge feels like stepping back in time in the best possible way. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with a true log cabin feel. Many of the decorations and furnishings are original, including some of the glassware, which adds to the incredible history of the property. The first floor features three original fireplaces, plenty of comfortable seating, complimentary coffee and water, board games, books, movie rentals, and DVD players in every room. The lodge has also built a beautiful bar area that should be opening soon once their liquor license is finalized, which will be another great addition. During our first night, we stayed in Room 305, a one-bedroom suite with a separate bedroom and incredible mountain views. The bed, pillows, and bedding were honestly some of the most comfortable I've ever slept on outside of my own home. I slept amazingly well. The room included a kitchenette with a two-burner cooktop, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker with Folgers coffee, dishes, paper towels, dish soap, sponge, and even cute little salt and pepper shakers. The bathroom was stocked with quality shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. The view from Room 305 was breathtaking. As the sun set behind the Rocky Mountains, it looked as if the mountains were glowing with fire. It was one of the most beautiful views I've experienced in Estes Park. For our second night, we moved to Room 103, a spacious two-bedroom suite. This room was absolutely huge and perfect for families or groups. It featured two separate bedrooms, a larger kitchen area with a mid-sized refrigerator, multiple bathrooms, a comfortable living room, and a full balcony with tables and chairs overlooking Estes Park. Like every room, it included a box fan, though we actually found ourselves getting chilly enough to close the windows at night. The outdoor amenities are just as impressive. The pool is large, clean, and surrounded by plenty of tables, chairs, and loungers. The hot tub is the perfect temperature and includes bubbling jets. There's a hammock for relaxing, Adirondack chairs overlooking the scenery, cornhole for some friendly competition, and propane grills available for guests to use. The property also hosts weddings, and honestly, I can't imagine a more beautiful setting for one. What I love most about this lodge is that it feels authentic. It's quiet, secluded, and never crowded. The limited number of rooms creates a peaceful atmosphere that's becoming harder and harder to find in Estes Park. I've stayed at five different hotels and lodges in Estes Park over the years, and this is hands down my favorite. The combination of history, comfort, amenities, incredible views, friendly staff, and fair pricing makes it stand out above the rest. With plans for a future restaurant and continued improvements, it's only going to get better. When I return to Estes Park--and I definitely will--this is where I'll stay. If you're considering lodging options in town, don't overlook this hidden gem. In my opinion, you're missing out if you choose somewhere else.

We stayed at your hotel from June 22-28, and I wanted to take a moment to let you know what a…read morewonderful experience we had. Our trip came together at the last minute, and we didn't realize the hotel had recently changed ownership and reopened. As we searched for a place to stay, your hotel stood out because of its rich history, beautiful views, and the inviting pool and hot tub. We are so glad we found it. From the moment we arrived, Drew made us feel genuinely welcome. He took the time to share the story of the hotel's transition and was incredibly friendly and informative. We had asked whether the elk still visited the property, and by pure luck, we were returning from a hike just as the herd wandered through the grounds. Being able to watch them up close was an unforgettable experience and one of the highlights of our trip. I also want to recognize the wonderful woman at the front desk whose name I unfortunately didn't catch. She greeted us each day with a warm smile and always wished us a great day or welcomed us back. Those small gestures made us feel truly valued as guests. Your hotel provided exactly what we needed--a place to unwind from our busy lives. We spent time relaxing in the hot tub, enjoying the common areas, and simply appreciating the charm, character, and hospitality that make your property so special. We also hope your plans to open a restaurant and enhance the bar area come to life. Several people we met around town spoke very fondly of the former restaurant and shared how much they missed it. We wish you every success as you continue to build on the hotel's history while creating an exciting future. Room 206 was perfect for our stay, and we can confidently say we will be back. We fell in love with Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, and your beautiful hotel. We're already talking about returning in a couple of years, and we look forward to seeing all the wonderful additions and improvements you've made by then. Thank you for making our vacation so memorable. We wish you and your team continued success and look forward to staying with you again.

We had a fantastic stay at the Landing. Our family of 4 stayed in one of the cabins right by the…read moreriver. It was a perfect setup for us our room had a lovely view of the river you could listen to all night, our daughter was in the other upstairs bedroom and our teenage son had a fold out couch all to himself downstairs. He loved his own private space. The location was perfect for us. Close to the bear lake entrance where we did most of our hiking and then a quick easy drive into town for shops and dinner. Best part was sitting by the river in the evening. Highly recommend we would definitely stay again.

I attended a family wedding here and stayed for two days. While the property itself is beautiful,…read moreit is abysmally run. There is an absolutely ridiculous number of rules surrounding weddings and events here, to the point that they became intrusive rather than reasonable. We were refused permission to put stakes in the ground for a pavilion. The venue also required a specific bartending service that, in our experience, served noticeably watered-down drinks, refused to allow shots in an apparent effort to keep guests from getting drunk, and, frankly, made awful drinks on top of it. One of the final issues came at the end of the wedding. We were already forced to end the event at 10:00 PM, and less than fifteen minutes later, while several guests were still simply trying to arrange rides back to their hotels, the property owner was already harassing and pressuring them to leave. There is a difference between maintaining reasonable rules for your property and exercising an excessive degree of control over a wedding and its guests. Unfortunately, this consistently felt like the latter. Overall, it is a genuinely lovely location, but it is overshadowed by an absolutely tyrannical property owner who desperately needs to rein in her sense of control. Rather than simply being the person who provided the venue, her behavior became an unfortunate and lasting memory for several members of our family who attended the wedding. That should never be one of the things guests remember most about someone's wedding. It's clear her goal is clearly to make as much profit with the least amount of hassle or effort possible. Highly recommend going elsewhere for your wedding.

We stayed during the moderately-high season of fall color and the elk rut. It was a last-minute…read moredecision to do a day trip that turned into an overnight. CC was one of the few who still had vacancy. Now we know why. While I don't know what type of low-grade accommodations the high reviewers are accustomed to, as a very frequent traveler, I do know that this place does not deserve anything higher than 3 stars. Pros: very simple, homey old-timey cottages that hearken back to a 1940's grandma's house. Central location right outside one of RMNP's entrances. Nice touches with working fireplaces, 1 free bundle of firewood, variety of games and dvds to choose from, and fairly ample kitchenette offerings including a mini-stove, full sink and place settings. Restaurant choices across the street. Cons: this place is TIRED. Everything is run-down and dingey from the raggedy bedspreads to the broken kitchenette drawers, to the shower handle that fell off when we went to turn it on. Outside lawn chairs were moldy and crusty - uninviting. Curtains were dusty with gnats stuck to them. The children's mini-playground area - which could've otherwise been such a nice touch - was littered with dog poo and other debris from apparently months of neglect. If the rental charge were more appropriate for this low-level of accommodation, like $75-$100, I might give more stars. But $200? Uh no.

We stayed here a month or so ago but didn't get around to this review until now. This was our…read moresecond time staying here. The first time was 20 years ago and we loved it back then which is why we decided to go back. In the past I'd have given it 4 or even 5 stars. However.... Pros are the great location close to so many amenities such as restaurants and stores, very quaint appearance, dogs allowed, wood burning fireplace, parking right outside your unit's door, easy self check-in, and how quiet it is even though it's off a fairly busy street. This place has tons of potential. Cons are a general lack of maintenance including a broken bar in the sleeper sofa that didn't support any weight and collapsed, unusable very disgusting cooking pans, dirty oven, and a general lack of cleanliness. For example under the chair cushions were years of dust and a variety of objects like socks, loose change, hair ties, etc. Tons of dirt under the sofa and bed, the fireplace glass screen was so dirty you couldn't see the fire so we cleaned it ourselves, all the dishes were filthy, lots of loose hair in the bathroom, etc. You get the idea. Housekeeping leaves a lot to be desired. We love rustic but these cottages cross the line into decrepit compared to other places we've stayed. They are in need of some refurbishment and replacement of furniture and household items.

Stayed in the Ataloa (smallest 1/1 cabin but closest to the river). Booked for 3 nights and…read morereserved 3 months in advance. Small (dorm-style) fridge (for this particular unit) and very unreliable internet, but otherwise perfect. Very clean grounds, picturesque surroundings (though can't really see the peaks due to trees and surrounding hills). Close proximity to restaurants, downtown shopping and RMNP. Very responsive staff/management. Highly recommend.

My friends and I lived in the Idlewilde by the River, #14 Naughty Pine August, 2024. The stay cost…read moreus $523.07, which is not cheap. But The stay was terrible. Firstly, the air conditioning was not functioning and the second floor is extremely hot. Secondly, the supply of hot water in the shower was inadequate; after the third person used it, there was no hot water remaining. Lastly, I attempted to contact the on-site managers and the emergency hotline but there was no one pick up the phone. We had a really bad stay here. Manager Emily promised to gave us a refund but she never give me a reply and disappear. I am writing this review everywhere to help you avoid this place.

This little cabin had everything we needed to relax and have a wonderful vacation. We rented a…read morepontoon boat at the nearby business that also rented kayaks, power boats, and more. All the local businesses were within walking distance, and included lots of good restaurants, all who practiced CDC recommendations. We parked right next to our cabin, The Hummingbird. The shower provided lots of hot water with great water pressure. There's a cute little screened in area with a booth to sit and watch the hummingbirds. We were only 1 mile away from the Rocky Mountain National Park. It was quiet here and we enjoyed watching Netflix as well as cable TV at night. Would definitely go back!

http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/song/Somewhere_Over_The_Rainbow/22494819…read more Just to get you in the mood for the serenity and joy I experienced in these cabins. Not on the lake nor on the river, but close enough to both to hear the water rushing, and smell the breeze off the water! High up enough to see Osprey roosting, which happened to be the name of the cozy cabin we were in. Ultra modern and rustic at the same time. It made me fall in love with the blue of beetle-kill pine when finished. It had all the things you'd want in a room, microwave, 2 burner cook top, fridge, and sink. dishes, coffee maker, (and good coffee) The management was very friendly and accommodating, greeting us on check in by first name, and answering questions happily. If you are looking for a nice secluded yet close in place, I strongly recommend this cabin and this company.