What an amazing place. Our group (30ppl) just spent 2 amazing days and nights with Kirsten, Sam,…read moreCooper, Heidi & Linus. We literally felt like we were staying with family!! The kindness, service and beautiful Lodge was top notch . I can't wait to visit again...thank you so very much for everything...especially all the puppy kisses Heidi

The view is amazing, and the lodge is classic. You add in the couple that runs it and you can't go…read morewrong. Our party went off with out a hitch. Price was reasonable too. 5 stars for sure.

Let's be clear. This is the absolute best elk hunting experience I have ever been to…read more The lodge: Yes, these generous people open up their home for us to stay in. Their children are very respectful and I loved having them around. I stayed in a suite which was the absolute best accommodations I have ever stayed in. I had my own deck to watch the beautiful stars in the morning and my own bathroom with a shower you can fit ten people in and a tub to soak in after the long day of hunting. The food: They say on the website there is a five star chef. It is Jeremy's wife who cooks all the food and it was more than five star in my personal opinion. She noticed I loved fruit so every meal there was fruit for me. Which is above and beyond. The hunting experience : It was EXCEPTIONAL. The guides we had were very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we were seeing elk every single day. Jeremy (the owner) who is a true hunter, not just a "resort owner" was out every day glassing to find where the elk were at. He has 12 miles of land so where the elk were at, we were at. We had no issues going to the same "sweet spots" because that means that's where the elk are at. Overall, we will be coming back. They are an exceptional family with a beautiful lodge and amazing hunting ground. It is not a spot that elk will migrate through, it is a place that they stay because of all the abundant resources Jeremy has ensured the land will have for the animals. You won't find a better hunting resort to stay at!

My partner and I booked this Elk hunt based on input from Rolling Bones Outfitters, a third party…read moremediator. We were told that Crossing Creek's success rate was 100% for the 1st rifle season in 2017 and a high success rate overall. We booked the 1st rifle season for 2018. What we missed was 2017 was Crossing Creek's first year in business. The Lodge. The enormous beautiful hunting Lodge is not a Lodge; it's actually the owner's Home complete with 2 wonderful young boys. Surprise! All business is conducted at one wing of the Home where the kitchen and dining room are located. It is also the same wing in which the owners live. Starting at 4:30-5am when the hunters join for a quick snack while waiting for the Guides to arrive, who leave their diesel engines running just outside this wing, then business ends at midnight after dinner, countless cocktails and loud endless stores. I mention this because one of the owners rebuked me the second morning for making too much noise and waking one the boys. I believe this incident is the reason the owner two days later flew a drone mounted with high intensity LED lights that were shining inside my second story windows at 4am. It was HARASSMENT as well as childishness. Whatever the owner's reason was, it's no way to treat a paying customer. For the doubting Thomas's, there are no outside security lights. Certainly not one that is 10 feet away facing into a South facing window then moves to an East facing window then laterally passes the bathroom window in another room. I was harassed. I was totally blindsided and now doubt the owner's integrity. It was a childish and resentful attack. Entering the Lodge (Home) there is a small 6' long bench. Hunters lack sufficient space and storage for hunting gear and rifles. Hunting gear/clothing/boots lie about like any other man cave however this is a Home and you must be mindful of that. Five unchecked rifles were left lying around on the floor or leaning against one corner. I consider this a safety hazard for a Home or any Lodge especially one with children. A solution would be to build an outside heated changing and storage room. The Range. Sitting in the mud is an old saggy 6' folding table along with older chairs. In the field was a cardboard box with Sharpie circles for a target. I've used worse but at top dollar I expect better such as a concrete shooting table, chairs and official targets down range. Improvement is needed. The Guides. There were three Guides. A bonus since it was booked 2 hunters to 1 guide. Two of them were around 25+ y/o with extensive Elk hunting experience. The third, older, Guide had extensive hunting experience but not with Elk. All three lacked any years of experience as Guides and for sure it was one Guide's first year, first week even. It was also clear the Guides had one week of experience on the property. They had lots to learn at our expense. One Guide brought his girlfriend with him for an early afternoon hunt. One hundred percent of his time was focused on his girlfriend and he totally neglected the three hunters. We were not his priority. Later that cold night returning from the mountain top we loaded into an old Jeep Cherokee for the 4 mile bumpy ride home. One of the older hunters and my partner, 63, had to ride in the rear with the spare tire and hunting gear while the Guides girlfriend sat up front with the heater on full blast. We lost 1/2 a day of hunting and basically paid for the Guide to spend time with his girlfriend. The Hunting. There is 12 miles of property bordered by National Forest and BLM land. Of the 12 miles we only hunted in two small areas, the highest point of the property facing the Nat'l Forest and the lowest point facing BLM land. All the rest of the property was under development and not hunted. While the owner and Guides did work hard for our success only one of five hunters harvested an Elk or 20% success rate. The Guides were not allowed to cross the boundaries of the property. Had we shot an Elk in the Forest or BLM I was left with the impression we had to haul it out. That's what Guides get paid to do. The Food. While the website leads you to believe a 5 star chef is cooking your meals this was not the case for hunters, wedding only maybe. One of the owners and a Guides wife prepared the meals. They did an excellent job and the service was superb. Summary. We paid top dollar for this hunt. What we got was a bed in a fancy house, good food, an owner who wanted us to be successful and worked hard towards that end, inexperienced Guides experienced hunters, a property that is under development and not ready for prime time hunting and finally personal harassment. This place has great hunting potential. If you must go, go in 5 years.

Was in need of a comfortable place to stay when picking up my boys from hunting. Crawford is small…read moreso there aren't a lot of options but when I saw the claw foot tub, I knew this was the place for me to have a relaxing evening to myself. The room here was inviting and clean, the bed was super comfortable, and I thoroughly enjoyed the tub. I would point out that it's in a cramped bathroom behind the door though, the photos are slightly deceiving on this. Also, there's a door leading to the main house that is owner space, it's locked, but only from their side. As a single traveler, I would have preferred a lock on the guest side as well. Note, if you are looking for something super quiet, this might not be the place. There's quite a bit of noise as it's on the main thoroughfare. Not so much from people, but a decent amount of cars driving by at night. I didn't mind this as I was traveling alone but it was unexpected.

This is a great place to stay. Charming, clean, rustic, with everything you need. I highly…read morerecommend staying here!

Scotty's a little more old school than many DJ's you'll find these days, but he gets it done. He…read moreworks with CD's (vs. mp3s) and doesn't use email (our biggest complaint). He is however a well thought out MC and reception agenda planner. He has a great ear for music and blends the music line up well with minimal direction (we gave him themes and a few specific songs and he took it from there). Our guests were on the dance floor from the first dance all the way through the last song, 5 hours later!

Great place! Clean rooms but the people who own it are awesome and so friendly! I would stay here…read moreagain!

Super close to the North Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Greeted warmly. Easy check in…read more Fridge, coffee pot, microwave, full bath with bathtub, cable and streaming services. Someone even took time to alphabetize the TV channel guide. What's not to love?! Cute little town. Don't blink! We enjoyed their only restaurant (very nice folk) and enjoyed a good night's sleep. We would stay here again if out this way. Also, if you smoke or just want to enjoy the night air, there is a beautiful covered wood porch, comfy chairs and big tables if you'd want to play cards and such.

Had to make a last minute trip to Paonia, literally had to find and book accommodations while…read moredriving, due to a family emergency. I can not say enough about Karolina and the Redwood Arms but I'll try. 1. Room - Super spacious, having travelled to major cities around the world for 20 years I've gotten used to the size of hotel rooms. These are about twice as large as a typical chain hotel. For less than you'd typically pay you get twice the room. It was updated, had a microwave, fridge, and coffeemaker. We had 2 rooms and they were cleaner then a typical chain hotel. The beds and pillows were super comfy, no lumps and bumps. 2. Service/Karolina - This is where Redwood Arms sets itself apart. Due to our circumstances we were coming and going at all hours, typically sleeping when the room would typically be serviced. Karolina was incredibly accommodating and gracious. If our vehicle was there (and we forgot the Do Not Disturb sign) she left us alone and would wait to service the room until we left. I'll just say that dealing with the owner as opposed to a desk clerk beholden to corporate polices and procedures was priceless in a difficult time. Thank you, Karolina, for your support in an incredibly difficult time. You have no idea how much you helped us. * If you stay here be sure to go next door to The Blended Table restaurant. Holy crap, the carne was to die for and get some coffee from Rubicon Roasting to take home.

Stayed here 5 days ago. They put us in the oldest run down room. Make sure to ask for the rooms…read morewithout carpet from 1981 and showers with rust stains and curtains from 1975.

The gas prices are high, and that's the cost of doing business off the beaten path. But there's a…read moregas station in Crawford! And they sell a little bit of everything crucial when it comes to staple grocery items. The have a good selection of wine and beer etc. Breakfast burritos in the morning are pretty tasty. They also sell fishing licenses and bait & tackle. Friendly folks behind the register. I appreciate this place!

It's the only place in town for beer, gas, and basic stuff so they get a good review out of me just…read morefor being here to begin with. Prices are high for gas and items, but your option is to drive at least 30 minutes to Hotchkiss. It certainly costs more to do business in Crawford, both as a customer, and as a business owner. I like the place though and am in there at least twice a week and live nearby. They have the facilities on site to make burgers, but in the last 3 years, they have started, and stopped doing that just as many times. Maybe when you read this you can get a good burger there, but unfortunately not today. Of some importance, they usually are closed by 3 or 4pm on Sunday even in the summer - so go early if you are depending on them for anything important. Probably best to call ahead if you haven't physically put eyeballs on the posted hours on their front door lately. The hours change a couple times a year too.

Old school motel with old school charm but with the modern conveniences that you expect. Friendly…read morestaff treat you like a guest in their outside room entrance home.

We spent seven nights as we were in town to celebrate my sister's 90th birthday. Room was clean…read moreand well furnished. Nice for a small town motel. Somehow my reservation was cancelled by the online service I had used but the owner was very accommodating in rearranging the upcoming reservations to get us into a room. Highly recommend