I've been coming to the area for nearly 10 years and have visited people staying at this ranch on…read moremany occasions, but last summer was the first time I actually stayed here. How you rate a place like this is super subjective, so I'm going to do my best to paint a picture. It won't be 5 stars for everyone but this place has a good mix of 'more than the cheap places' while being 'way cheaper than the fancy places.' The best thing about this place is you pay by the day, not by the week. While a weekly rate can definitely work in your favor, it can also make a 4 day trip or a 9 day trip way more expensive than it has to be. This is a really convenient option that I like a lot! They also allow pets and a lot of places around here do not. A week in August for 4 people and 1 dog in a 3 bed cabin was $825, a steal! For the price, you are getting more than you do with a lot of the nearby affordable ranches and campgrounds. Where other places charge more to get a cabin with a bathroom and shower, or the only electric thing in the cabin will be the lights and fridge, or may only have primitive cabins, Freemons is very accommodating. Every cabin has a restroom and shower, every cabin has additional amenities you won't find in others like a heater, coffee makers, microwaves, toasters. They also have free WiFi! Those are a real difference between getting away and roughing it. Things that won't appeal to everyone and is the difference between this place and fancier accommodations: though they clean the cabins, everyone is responsible for cleaning their dishes and removing trash. Therefore you may find some of the dishes were not cleaned to your standards or some of the cookware not up to what you have at home. If you spend time in cabins, this is old hat. The beds aren't all that comfortable, but the one we stayed in was firm enough to prevent too many back issues. Most beds in the cabins will be fulls with some queens, but nothing larger. Of course I missed my king size bed at home, but that's another first world problem that you'll expect if you frequent cabins. I did find cabin 8 to have a very cramped layout, particularly the bathroom which seemed slanted and had a small shower meant for taller people (I got sprayed right in the eyes every shower and emerged looking like a vampire). However, I have visited in other cabins (can't recall the numbers) with more spacious layouts, better hot water heaters and/or more privacy. They have options, though those options might sleep less people or have other trade offs. Something rather impressive about #8 was it had one of the best kitchen layouts I've seen in cabins and a very large kitchen table where many a card game was played late into the night. It balanced with my previous experiences at other establishments quite well. Freemons is also a quick walk across the bridge to their general store that also sells delicious burgers and ice cream and forgotten supplies. They also have horseback rides you can sign up for. Also, they have a small stream running through the property so you can still fish if you can't make it to the more popular spots on a particular day. The only thing I like less than other places I've stayed is the reservation experience. It's a family place and Starr is the only one who handles the reservations, and she's busy, so making the plans and getting to find out which cabin is available takes weeks longer here than at other places. I prefer being able to call, find out all my answers at once and make the arrangements. But hey, some places deal by mail only, at least she uses email! You will need to provide a $100 deposit in advance (by April 1st for our August trip) and pay the rest when you arrive. That's super reasonable. You will be mailed instructions during the early winter months. In the past I've always come in July and that month books up much faster than August, but you still need to plan in advance. It wasn't crowded at all anywhere we went during this time, which was awesome. Compared to other vacations where you pack your clothing and toiletries, the only difference is you need to bring towels and your food supplies. That's easier than needing to bring appliances and cookware or make your own fires at other places. It doesn't matter what your first world outlook is though, that view is spectacular and this made for a very peaceful and well rested vacation, which I very much needed. Always 5 stars in my book!

I've been coming here for years with my family and we have the best memories!!!! Plus, great staff!read more

Excellent customer service! We had a custom belt and hat made and couldn't be happier. The team are…read moretrue experts at their craft--professional, detail-oriented, and they made excellent suggestions that helped us design something we'll treasure. The finished pieces turned out beautifully. Highly recommend the investment of a custom belt and/or hat here. Highly recommend! Loved the entire experience! Also leave time to go into the "speak-easy" next door...super fun! 10/5 stars!

Love the hat that I bought here! Service was great, they helped me find the right size and…read moreembellish it with special adornments.

I was not expecting to find vegan ice cream in a tiny mountain town like Creede, so this was a nice…read moresurprise! More ice cream shops need to do this, so all the kids (and grownups) with dairy allergies can have a treat, too. We tried both the vegan flavors and they were delicious.

We stay at Fun Valley and go to Swee T's every year. Love all the food and the slivered ice…read morecream.. The shopping is great also. They have so much inventory of what you want to buy. And then sit down and enjoy the good time visiting while they make your dessert. We love it.

We wandered into this fabulous store for a few minutes while we were waiting on a table for dinner…read more I immediately spotted the exact pair of cowgirl boots I've been wanting. They are just gorgeous and, unfortunately, I failed to take a photo of them to show you (I'm such a terrible Yelper sometimes). It must have been fate because all the boots on the shelves were the only sizes the store had in stock and my size just happened to be sitting right there in front of me. So, I was able to try on my first pair of cowgirl boots! They fit perfectly and, of course, they were completely adorable. I just wasn't ready to pay the $465 price tag so I put them back on the shelf for someone else to discover and cherish. While I was busy being infatuated with boots, Mr. P. was trying on hats from the huge selection of men's and ladies' Western style headwear. He found the perfect hat and it was even on sale but, sadly, they didn't have his size. The friendly and helpful shopkeeper gave him all the information about the hat so he could find it online and order it that way. She said she was just happy to help him find what he wanted, even if he didn't buy it from her store. I thought that was awesome. The store carries lots of Western clothing and jackets, tons of leather belts & belt buckles, and all kinds of leather accessories like wallets, key rings, and leather bracelets. As I was admiring a beautiful leather purse, I was told that all of the leatherwork is done in-house. Wow! Don't miss Appaloosa Trading Co. when you're in the market for some custom leather goods. Even if you walk out the door empty handed, you'll be treated to some amazing service.

Very nice. Wonderful craftsmanship, thanks for a very pleasant experience. As a bonus, the drive to…read moreOuray is as spectacular as it can possibly get.

This is the best old-school country store in town, hands down. The lady running the shop, possibly…read morethe owner, was extremely kind and courteous. She graciously helped as I looked through the store's collection of nice leather and western wear. Even for a more remote, tourist town, the prices were fair. If you're in Ouray, be sure to stop by the store and take a look. This was the only clothing store along main street I found to be worthwhile.

This is an awesome store - pretty large inside with a great selection of items and accessories at…read moregreat prices. I found a beautiful flow-y long dress that I wanted to purchase for a Father's Day dinner in a few weeks that fit like a dream. I tried it on inside and easily made the choice bc there were only two left. This store has tons of cute items like shorts, t-shirts, sweaters, jeans, dresses, tanks, tops, shoes, jewelry, stickers, even cups and hats. They even had a super small sale section in an upstairs annex as well as a rack out on the sidewalk with items discounted. The following day - before we went for a hike and headed out of town - my friend and I walked by on our way to coffee and I saw the dress I had purchased not more than 24 hours before discounted by 20%. I grabbed it and took it inside and asked the gal behind the counter if I could get a price match since I had just bought the exact dress. She said when they have two items or less they do that... they had two when I bought mine. She said she'd have to ask the manager/owner and I said, "Please do". Fortunately, she was right around the corner and she came over and easily said, "Of course I'll do that" and they refunded me $25. She was so nice. She said she totally understood and she was going to wear the same dress to a wedding that weekend. So friendly, and such an easy thing to do. Highly recommend. I went into a few of the other shops while here and no one was as easygoing and friendly as this shop.

Wow! I love this store. They have a huge variety of sweaters, jackets, coats, tops, jeans, hats,…read moregloves, scarves, jewelry, shoes and boots, etc. for women. Plus items for men and children. The employees were friendly but not pushy (unlike the apparel store a few buildings away).

Another one of my absolute favorite stores in Ouray!…read more The Blue Pear has so many awesome and super cool unique gifts for all ages...including a cute little baby section! I could start listing them but there are just too many...all I can say is that you're bound to find something! Upon entrance, you'll see that it's not a spacious store so take your time and go slow as you ponder your way through (look up, down and all around) otherwise you'll surely miss something incredible! The business owner, Michelle, is so personable (as are her employees) and she has such a passion for her store(s)...yep, she's got a few more in the quaint and beautiful City of Ouray. Directly across from The Blue Pear is The Blue Pear Men's Shoppe (aka Dude Shoppe) and Twig + Feather on the opposite side of the street further down the road towards the hot springs...those two reviews coming soon! When in Ouray, be sure to visit The Blue Pear! Highly recommend!

Great place to shop has a little bit of everything . Children , Children Books , Toys , Women's…read moreleggings,hats, local designer puffer jackets, soaps, lotions , antiques and so much more. And very good prices! I would have bought more but limited due to space in suitcase. The service was good also very helpful finding size.

We rented gear here and the staff were welcoming and humble and kind. No judgement, very open and…read moreinstructive. It also has everything you need and good selections. Definitely worth going if you are looking for rentals or anything you forgot in town.

So friendly, professional and knowledgeable! Excellent service and selection. Our salesman took his…read moretime showing my husband different jackets and base layers. Just a great business all around

A new review based on our most recent visit in 2021! I popped in to buy some new Telluride shirts…read morefor my boys (12mo and 4T) and was so bummed to see that they had the exact same shirts as last year! Was hoping for new designs. They were also completely out of the sizes that I needed so it was a bust for the kiddos. I, however, did score a cool navy blue Telluride hat that will be one of my mama uniform staples!

We loved this little shop. I asked if my little dog could come in and he was welcomed with open…read morearms. The Manager is super nice, helpful and clearly loves his job.  We found the Perfect Shirt that my husband loves and would stop back again when we are in the area. Great job!

OMG, the drinking chocolate was wonderful. Everyone was very helpful. They put together a gorgeous…read moretruffle assortment for us to my specifications that I'm about to dive into. Somehow the shop felt very narrow and I almost took out two people gingerly carrying their hot chocolates but somehow the crisis was averted both times. I am thinking about making a return specifically for this shop again.

Very busy on NYE day. The atmosphere is very cool. My friend and I stopped here to get some warm…read moredrinks. We decided to sit and sip our delectably crafted hot chocolates and then took them to go. If you are not sure what hot chocolate or something to get ask the baristas they will give you samples.