Tried to "check in" while we were there but alas no reception. But that is okay. :)…read more Hermit park is a nice little area to go and get away. It is usually fairly quiet. There are lots of trees and gorgeous views of various mountain peaks. This is around 50-55 minutes from my house (or more depending on traffic). This is a county owned park, so you either need a larimer county park pass. Or there is a $9 fee you can pay upon entering if you dont have that. The park is well maintained. There are trash cans at the trail head. Also cared for bathrooms. There is more than kruger rock trail in the park. There is also saddleback and limber trail as well. Kruger is most well known and also tends to be the busiest. The trails are clearly marked and very user friendly. Dogs are allowed here BUT they need to be leashed ;) This is a really nice area to head to when you want to go into estes but dont necessarily want to deal with the crowds of rocky mountain national park. They do close for a few months in the winter. They actually just reopened i believe march 1 for the season so just be aware depending on the time of year you are wanting to go. Current trail conditions as of today were snowy and dry on parts. if you keep going past kruger onto the limber trail on the other side of kruger then you start getting into some deeper snow and snowshoes may be advised. We did about a mile that way and then opted to turn back around. Because the first 2.5 miles were not like that we had opted to not tow our snowshoes with us though we did pack them in the car.

I recently hiked the Kruger Hike trail and really enjoyed it! First of all, it's dog friendly which…read moreis always a huge plus for me. It's just about 4 miles round trip, so it's not super long. It gains about 900 feet in elevation but never feels really strenuous. Last weekend there was snow on the trail, but it was well marked and easy to follow up to the top. When you make it to the end of trail, make sure to climb to the very top of the rocks. You have to do a little bit of scrambling to get there, but the views are so worth it! You get a fantastic look at Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The location is great, just a couple of miles away from Estes Park, which is a fun place to stop after you hike. Our group (plus 2 doggies) had a great morning hiking Kruger rock, and would definitely bring other friends and family to check it out.

We stayed four nights at Stoney River Lodge over July 4 weekend (one night in Room #3 (Cowboy) and…read morethree nights in Room #4 (Eagle)). Both rooms were nice! The Cowboy is slightly larger and has a small kitchenette, but we liked the Eagle just fine. Both rooms were clean and nicely decorated. We were happy to find a reasonably priced, dog friendly place to stay. The Lodge is located right on the river in Big Thompson Canyon. The canyon drive made be intimidating to some, but we enjoyed the scenic views and we even got to see some big horn sheep frolicking on the cliffs above the canyon floor. The lodge is about a 25-30 minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. Our dog loved checking out the river in front of the lodge. She was surprisingly comfortable and seemed to enjoy her vacation too. The owners, Josh and Lori, even gave her a special treat bag when we checked in. Josh and Lori were friendly and gave good suggestions regarding things to do and restaurants in Estes Park and Loveland. Other guests seemed respectful and friendly adding to the family friendly nature of Stoney River Lodge. There is a small store where the lodge sells useful items (charcoal, s'mores kits, etc.) and guests can borrow games and books from the lodge's collection or play horseshoes or volleyball in the courtyard. Staying at the lodge made our last minute getaway to RMNP economical and convenient.

BEWARE!!! DO NOT STAY HERE!!!! Owners lied and didn't follow their own policies and I have proof…read moreand screenshots of all conversations. Funny how they just changed their policy on July 3 ( but I took photos of it before they changed it --"time and date stamped" Sneaky, Rude, Thieves kept my $400 even though they told me and lied to my bank they would refund half to me. Read other reviews on Google, Travelocity, Expedia -- dirty, rundown no air conditioning.. Go on down the road and support an honest business!!

Dripping Springs was a wonderful place to stay and felt just like home…read more There was a river right outside our back door, and a great big area to play catch/have a campfire/sit and have a picnic, etc. The rooms were all very nicely decorated and maintained, and even the pullout couch was comfortable to sleep on! There were some essentials like coffee and sugar already stocked in the cupboards and a nice gift bag for each guest when we arrived. We had a big front porch overlooking a covered driveway for our car and a hot tub in the back yard too! All in all, this place was wonderful, and very close to Estes Park shops and Rocky Mountain National Park.

This is the perfect place to unwind. The cabins are well appointed, neat and clean. The river flows…read moreoutside your doors, comfortable chairs and fire pits line the riverbank. Trout are there for the fishermen and small prongs are available for toasting marshmallows. When you venture to the village for supplies don't forget the steaks to broil on the gas grills at each unit placed near the hot tub. There is a cute store on cite, Don't bring money as almost all the small item you may need are inside. This is a jewel well worth the visit.

If a trip to the mountains is what you are looking for, Rustic River Cabins will not disappoint…read more From breathtaking scenery to the idyllic accommodations, this place will reinvigorate you body and soul. The owners, James and Jeanine Pruitt were consummate hosts and their attention to detail, from the cabin (how to work the heaters in the room for us flatlanders) and the hot tubs being hot, clean, and ready to go. Tubs for both the individual cabins, and a communal tub overlooking the river. On the river, it is across from the cabin brimming with trout you can watch swim against the current. The serenity I experienced sitting there listening to the sound of water rushing by watching the trout swim, beckons us back again next year. Not a cliche of a John Denver song, but the inspiration. Estes park the town had everything we could had hoped for, from fine dining ( try the bacon wrapped figs at The Rock Inn) to shops running the gamut from cheap souvenirs to high end antiques. Ice Cream shops and home made candy stores are numerous. Elk are everywhere in town and are as much a fixture of town as any of the locals. The Stanley Hotel beautiful, snow capped mountains, and a Safeway make everything perfect. If you go, you must go up to RMNP to Bear Lake, words cannot explain the beauty we witnessed, it really made us feel small. We were there for four days, and left feeling like family pining for next year so we can go back. Stayed April 2017, traveled as a couple

Our stay at RRC exceeded all expectations. Our cabin was clean and comfortable, and even included a…read moreprivate hot tub and fenced in area for our dog! If you are wanting to stay for Estes or Rocky Mountain National Park, this is the perfect spot! It is close to everything you need, but just far away enough to feel private. The cabin included wifi (only fast enough to make calls and send messages), satellite tv and a fully functioning galley type kitchen. The owners were AMAZINGLY hospitable and were quick to help with any questions or recommendations in the area. Overall, our experience was significantly positive and we look forward to staying there again in the future!

I have been on vacation to Europe, Hawaii, and other amazing places. As crazy as it sounds, this…read morewas the greatest trip I have ever taken, and I'm a Colorado native. Annie's Mountain Retreat caters to couples only, so it sounded perfect for my boyfriend and I. We had been so stressed lately and needed a quiet getaway. We stayed at the romantic cottage, which is the smallest one but obviously the most romantic. I can't even begin to explain how welcoming Annie is! There was a big snowstorm on our first day (thank God my boyfriend has a truck haha) and Annie called to make sure we were doing ok, as well as to let us know that the snow would be shoveled for us at our arrival. The place has a charming cabin feel without being overbearing. Even better, the romantic cottage exterior looks like a european cottage and has a cute banner saying "and they lived happily ever after." So romantic! The kitchen has all the appliances and utensils you can ever need, plus pantry items like flour and sugar. Check out their website for more details. Probably the best part of the place is the deck! Have you ever sat in a private hot tub at night next to the river with a glass of champagne? I have! :D Best. Trip. Ever!

Stayed at the River Cabin for a weekend getaway with my husband and I could not have picked a…read morebetter cabin! This place was decorated in the cabin decor we were looking for and was so cozy it felt like a home away from home. Also we really enjoyed the hot tub while it snowed :)

Wonderful resort, great staff, awesome location in beautiful Boulder…read more Room was excellent and the spa is outstanding.

Good but not the best, and slightly disappointed for the price of treatments. I came visiting from…read moreout of town so my bestie and I both booked spa treatments here. We drove thirty minutes to boulder and she had the alpine massage which she raved about and loved but I had the mountain lavender massage and it was average at best. We had called the day prior to reserve the crystal mat for me and when I arrived they didn't have it. The lady doing my massage went out from the room, went to talk to some people and then came back and told me it was "in use". She then said she'd add on hot stones at no charge. They also cut my massage short as a result of it and yes we were about 4-5 minutes late but they were a bit disorganized. I paid for a 50 minute and really only got about a 30-35 minute and it wasn't all my fault. My therapist was alright but flustered and didn't ask me about pressure etc. It felt very rushed and I wasn't relaxed so for the price I paid I was honestly was pretty unhappy about it. Facilities were nice though- there is a sauna and steam room and you do get to use the hotel jacuzzi and pool. Again, to that add however the facilities were being taken up by a large bridal shower group and they were using all of the two personal change rooms and get ready space. It was very inconvenient to say the least and for someone paying, it felt like I was overlooked and maybe even a little in the way. I wouldn't be back based on the experience, for such a high end price tag I really felt service and experience would have been better. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend either.

I stayed 4 nights at the Omni Interlocken, switching rooms once from a King to a King with a…read morebalcony, both on the 3rd floor. The best part of my stay was the service - they were very friendly and accommodating because part of my stay was personal and part was for business and they allowed me to add a few days in the same room and a late check out. The main reason I choose the Omni Interlocken was that it's a few minutes walk to my company's office and they offered a corporate rate. I thought the rooms were good quality, nice bathroom, but I wouldn't say it was a very top end hotel. Just a few things that brought it out of that category such as a broken light at the elevator, a patio without a screen and maybe not quite as clean as a meticulous hotel would be. The lobby is nice and the bison tapestry is quite beautiful and belongs in a museum. I thought that Sheps was just average and there's a lobby store if you need basic supplies. There's a large mall nearby and a few good restaurants in the area according to Yelp. Boulder is about 20 minutes away and downtown Denver maybe 25-30 minutes depending on traffic.

The Omni Interlocken is a expansive, impressive property with plenty to offer. The room was nice…read moreenough, there is plenty of hassle-free parking, and the conference space is extensive. Outdoors, the twin heated pools are beautiful, and the outdoor fire pit area makes for a really nice spot to unwind in the evening.  Unfortunately, the hospitality side was a letdown. Overall, the staff wasn't overly friendly, but the main issue was at the bar and restaurant. After sitting ignored for 15 minutes while the bartenders simply stood at the end of the bar, I finally took the hint and just left. You also can't order anything but pizza after a certain time that's not listed anywhere. It's a lovely location with great physical amenities, but management definitely needs to address the lack of attentive service in the bar area for some guests.

Photo is of a different business. These Riverside cabins pictured are not in Lyons, Colorado. They…read moreare on Big Thompson river, not N St Vrain River. The cabins in Lyons are currently not being rented due to licensing and inspection non compliance

Such a fantastic place to visit and stay. Peace of mind after a draining week. Highly recommend.read more