I got caught in a snow storm and couldn't drive. Stumbled into this hidden gem and they welcomed me…read morelike family. Incredible experience. I will absolutely go out of my way to return. Glad I got snowed in!

Juanita is the hardest working woman around. She does everything herself including wonderful…read morebreakfast in the morning. Had a hike very early in the morning and she had breakfast set out for us! Thank you so much for the wonderful time.

This is a very homey place. I come here sometimes for a meditation retreat. It's a bit rustic, but…read morenot like roughing it at all. It is very clean, and the cabins have all the essentials. The couple who run this place are very nice, and are amazing cooks. They do all kinds of vegetarian food for us, make fresh juices, etc, etc

Our third year enjoying our retreat with Cat and Corey at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge. Their…read morewonderful facility meets our needs to a T; from the individual cabins to the great room to the outside areas, we always had the right space to get things accomplished. Cat and Corey treat us with kindness and understanding of our needs. They are easy to work with and clear with communication. We will keep coming back as long as they will have us. CHS

Reached out to this amazing cabin. We have been coming here for 15 years. It has always been dog…read morefriendly and we have amazing memories of dog that have passed. For our 20th wedding anniversary we thought this cabin with our 2 remaining dogs would be amazing. We found out the owners changed and we emailed them explaining all of this. The response we got back was: This is a place that we use frequently for our own enjoyment, not just a rental property. I personally think it's disgusting and pathetic that you feel entitled that you should be able to bring your dogs to someone else's home. Here are the new owners..

Absolutely love coming here! A true hideout! This place has it all! Right off the river, wood…read moreburning stove, hot tub, and full kitchen! Two bathrooms and one even features a bathtub! A really romantic place! It's close to the main road so you can go exploring if you like but it's really a cool place to come unwind and get a way for a minute. Vicky is great to work with. She's really responsive and answered all of our questions when we booked!

My husband and I held our wedding at Taharaa Mountain Lodge, and I only have amazing things to say…read moreabout the venue, the staff, and our overall experience! The lodge itself is unbelievable - it is luxurious yet homey at the same time, and makes for a wonderful mountain getaway for you and your guests. Vicky, the lodge manager, was so helpful with everything from accommodating for off-hours check-ins, any and all room needs, and of course, cooking delicious handmade breakfast every morning! Kathy, the event coordinator, was just awesome to work with. She truly made the wedding planning process easier and less stressful. She was communicative, detail oriented, and always willing to hop on a call or set up a meeting for wedding planning details. Her expertise in this field really came to light throughout our wedding planning process, and it was very much appreciated. The Twin Owls Steakhouse staff was professional and helpful, and the food is amazing! We got so many compliments on our wedding food Sandra, the owner, made my husband and I feel so comforted from the get go. It's clear that she cares deeply about her guests' experiences, and will do everything she can to make your stay, your event, or whatever it is exactly what you had imagined! Thank you, Taharaa Mountain Lodge, for making our dream wedding come true!

Fantastic hospitality! Great room with a beautiful view. Fresh and I mean fresh breakfast every…read moremorning with coffee! Common areas made me feel like I was at home. Price is fair for area. We will be back someday, I hope sooner than later. Thanks Vicky!!!! Pics are at lodge and in Town of Estes Park.

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.

Amazing stay. The room was cozy and the staff were nice. Beds were comfy…read more The shower would randomly fluctuate in temperature so one moment it would go from extremely warm to freezing. Not a big problem for me. They have a small shop, lobby, and grocery store on the bottom floor which was also very nice but closes at 6pm Overall it was a great experience and if I ever go back to Estes park this is where I would want to stay again.

Very quiet little lodge. They make you feel welcome! We stayed for 5 days in the lodge itself and…read moreeach day was great. There is a shop downstairs with food- meat, fruits, veggies, snacks- and personal items. They also have a little gift shop. We booked a horseback riding trip and I would definitely recommend. Our guides were engaging, friendly, funny and knowledgeable. If you are expecting cell service or room service, this isn't the place for you. Will definitely be returning, maybe stay in a cabin the next time!

The seven keys lodge is an amazing hidden gem just outside Estes. We found it after going to RMNP…read morefor the last 30+ years. While very rustic and historic the dinner was amazing, reasonably priced and the service attentive and really just perfect. Our wait person was the owners family, a young country western singer. In addition there is a stage outside and live music. Hands down the best Estes dinner experience ever. The staff were all warm and welcoming and dress is come as you are casual even though the food is elevated. Only open for summer season.

Excellent place!! Went here twice while we were in Colorado. Made friends with the bartenders and…read moremet the singers in the band. One was the owner. It has a beautiful view too!! Music was outstanding with Bernie and Mark.

We attended a wedding here and were so impressed with the venue! The wedding took place outside the…read morelodge by the river. There was a specific spot set up for weddings with the backdrop of the river and the beautiful aspen trees that were changing colors. It was obvious that this wedding venue knows what they are doing. Every detail was covered and the bride and groom's family could relax. The decorations were lovely and you can tell they were well thought out. The dinner was magnificent and beautifully presented. The cake was exquisite and reflected the personality of the bride. All preparations were in tiptop shape at the reception. It was well organized and went smoothly.

This venue is stunning and was the perfect mountain wedding spot. It's near Estes so it's easy to…read morebook a place nearby to stay and not too far from Denver for those who are confident in driving in the mountains. My husband and I joked that even if our wedding was a dud, the venue alone would wow people. The walk through video on their website is just a glimpse into the magic and joy that this spot holds!!! From the ceremony site options, to the bridal suite, to the dining area and the dance floor, we enjoyed all of the spaces this place has to offer. Our 108 guests loved the food, the drinks, and the views so much, they couldn't stop commenting all night on how beautiful and awesome this venue was. And our photos turned out incredible with the mountains, the river, the trees, and the outdoor lights. Dawn is responsive and helpful and she knows what she's doing! My one area of constructive criticism would be recommending that the venue provide a clearer timeline to the couples getting married. I typed my own up based on our meetings but the venue stated they'd send it a few times and never got around to it. Otherwise, I can't say enough WONDERFUL things about this spot. Hospitality is their jam. The rentable items like the arch and photo booth, the in-house decorations, and the food options are positively stunning. The staff is phenomenal, the on-site honeymoon suite was so clean and comfortable, and there was lots of space for kids to run around. An amazing AMAZING spot to make memories and start your married life with your partner off right!

Awesome experience, the staff is amazing super friendly and helpful, The units are awesome has…read moreeverything you need and nice and up to date. Super clean and well maintained, beautiful property just minutes from downtown Estes and a few miles from Rocky Mountain Park entrance. When we visit this area this will be the only place my family will stay moving forward. Thanks for a great experience!!

I LOVED our stay at then Beaver Brook on the River. I gave it a 4 due to the following reasons: TV…read morehad poor sound and could barley hear even when turned all the way up, hot tub was not in service which bummed the granddaughters, and the chair in the living room needs to be change. There is a big hole between the seat and back cushion so had to stuff a pillow between the two. The beds and pillows are very comfortable. The gentleman in the office was friendly and welcoming. Our room was ready early and very welcoming upon arrival. Area is quiet and the grounds are very clean. Highly recommend these condos and will absolutely return. I was bummed because I thought our condo was on the river but we were on the opposite side. Next time I will call to make sure its on the river. Highly recommend Beaver Brook on the River!! You will not be disappointed.

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.