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!

We have stayed several times and each time we have enjoyed our stay. You will always find a view…read morefrom every window and the staff are welcoming and responsive. A home away from home!

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!

Great spot! Clean rooms and awesome views. Loved the fire pit by the running stream. Will be…read moreback and recommend highly

Awesome experience Great location between the mountain and…read moredowntown. Nice room, huge bathroom, everything is great. Staying here with my boo is such an exciting experience.

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!

I'm not sure I truly understood the meaning of rustic until I stayed at Meeker Lodge. It has NO…read morewifi or cell service AT ALL so if you're a city girl like me download 2 or 3 books onto the Kindle prior to the trip. The cabin we stayed in had one bedroom, one bath and a reasonably sized kitchen with gas stove. My biggest complaint is that our cabin which ran about $125 per night had a full size bed. Which is cool if you and the person sleeping in it are skinny bitches. My husband and I took turns sleeping on the pull out couch after the first night. In general it's a beautiful part of the country to visit and staying at Meeker just adds to the ambiance. They even have horse back riding at $35 per hour- $34 if you're staying in the lodge or cabin. Not to mention a one room store if you need ice or mixers.

This place has history, cool location, and the absolute nicest staff and owners I've dealt with in…read moresome time. It's like a B&B personality without the B&B invasiveness, if you get my drift. We absolutely had a wonderful time. Stayed for one of the music shows. The food at the restaurant was spectacular, beds were comfortable, rooms spic and span, and care to details top notch. Can't wait to visit again.

I personally find it hard to rate a place with only having drinks and one appetizer, so with that…read moresaid I'd give it four stars. Yet it's unfortunate to say that the ladies behind the bar nearly pushed me to rate three simply because they didn't seem friendly at all. So right off the bay we didn't feel super welcomed. It was made up for though with my delicious glass of wine and my husband's Keyhole drink, their take on an Old Fashioned. That was a slam dunk....probably one of the best old fashioneds we have ever had and we are originally from Wisconsin! One or two other employees ended up casually swinging by while we enjoyed our time on the big porch and their friendliness and welcoming nature was a nice change up from what we experienced inside. We ordered the broccolini to go with our appetizers. It was quite good with the cheese and almond slices. Yet it was so pricey, as were the drinks. But if we consider our views and the experience overall I think we could talk ourselves into thinking it was money well spent!

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.