This was my first bed and breakfast experience, and it was a good one…read more The guest house is a large clean space above the garage. It has a private bath, a bed and a pull-out couch. There is also a long counter area with a sink, microwave, and small refrigerator. The proprietors supplied the room with a portable burners, if you wish to cook. Since there weren't restaurants in the area, we stopped at Whole Foods in Denver and stocked up on food for the weekend. After a long day of hiking, this was a great place to relax and unwind. Oh yes, there was also wireless internet for those who must stay connected. Liz was a great host to us. She offered to loan us winter gear for our trek, and she had homemade peanut butter cookies waiting for us upon our return. We stayed two nights- early the morning of our attempt at Mt Elbert, she made a robust breakfast of eggs, bacon, and toast. The next morning was more relaxed, and she met us with pancakes and sausage. Delicious. The view was wonderful as well- on the patio, there are plenty of chairs to lounge around an outdoor fireplace, and there is a jacuzzi. All this overlooks Twin Lakes and the majestic mountains in the background. Next time, I hope to indulge in the outdoor amenities!

Well, I suppose it's better late than never. My family & I have stayed with Liz & James twice…read moresince November 2013. We had traveled out there in November to recon for the Leadville 100 MTB race. Then again we returned in August 2014 for the Leadville 100 MTB race. They have an awesome home, which they've shared with us as a B&B. Liz has cooked great us many great breakfasts and we've shared awesome conversations about all things in life - kids, life, teaching and the Leadville 100 MTB race. Since they live along the Leadville MTB race route and usually have racers staying with them, for the race they go out to cheer on and support the racers. They have a beautiful home, which I wish I could actually buy since they're selling it to move on to their next chapter in life. However, until they sell it appears they will either rent the entire house or just the B&B portion. Don't hesitate to contact James or Liz to spend the night or even 10 days with them... You won't regret it! We really hope to can stay at A Wolf Den for the 2015 Leadville race. Not only have Liz & James been great inn keepers, they have become friends whom we'll keep in touch with for years to come.

Most Vrbo rentals come equipped with some necessities but this one was lacking some needed items…read more No hand soap in the kitchen or bathroom. Maintenance is lacking and very old everything. The oven looks like it was never cleaned, hence we did no cooking or eating at all just slept. No games so we cut up paper and made a deck of cards! Left them for the next renter...

I can't speak for the accommodations, only for the business ethics of the owner. We did work for…read morethese cabins last year and have yet to be paid for the work we performed. He still owes us over $5000.00 for repairs to his cabins. He has blocked our phone numbers and will not return an email. If I were going to spend my money on a rental I think I would rather give my money to someone who doesn't cheat local small business'.

Stayed at Starvue Retreat summer of 2020. I've held off leaving a negative review, but feel that…read moreeveryone should know about the experience we had with the property manager who is the same person that runs Black Wolf lodging. When arriving at the cabin we were in awe of the view, which really never gets old. It really is spectacular. The cabin was also impressive - the most we had ever spent on a rental so expected it to be great. First negative was the dog poo everywhere. Strict policy for you to clean up after your dog, but there was old dog poo everywhere around the cabin. I emailed the property owner to let her know about the dog poo as we brought dogs and didn't want to be blamed for it and to ask if we could have a fire in the spectacular fireplace. We were told no fire due to fire risk. Not a problem on my part - no means no. While we were gone the following day, we left my 17 year old son behind as he had had surgery on his knee the week before. The property manager showed up unannounced, and was extremely rude to my minor son, -because I had locked the door to the garage (which he knew nothing about) and then proceeded to come inside and CHAINED and PADLOCKED THE FIREPLACE. She then proceeded to show up at my door a few hours later to talk to me about locking the door to the garage. She stated I ran the risk of locking myself out of the cabin and if I did so, and would have to pay for a locksmith to get back in. I explained to her that the basement was creepy and I would not sleep down there without locking the door. I'm an adult and obviously would accept the consequences of locking myself out. I also informed her that I didn't appreciate her coming into the residence unannounced and while I was gone, on top of being rude to my son. This was one of the worse vacation rentals I have been to and definitely do not recommend black wolf lodging for anything.

We rented Mt. Elbert View Lodge near Leadville CO. The home was very large and accommodated 5…read moredifferent households very well. UNFORTUNATELY, the home was extremely cold! You can't set the thermostat above 60, so we will all in our coats for 3 days. The customer service was poor as well. It is a shame because the house was really nice.

We had a wonderful 3-day stay at Allen House Vacation Home during our September mountain biking…read moretrip. The location was perfect--quiet, convenient, and an easy drive to some of the best trails in the area. After long days of riding, it was a treat to relax in the beautiful garden, which gave the home such a peaceful and welcoming feel. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. What really stood out, though, were the hosts--they were warm, friendly, and made us feel right at home. If you're looking for a place to stay near Salida or Monarch Pass, whether for biking, hiking, or just enjoying the mountains, this is a fantastic choice. We'd love to come back!

What an amazing place! Thoughtfully designed for both adults and children, with a nook for skis and…read moreshoes, made the job of transferring ski gear for the entire family effortless! The house is very well updated and is immaculately clean! Every detail is thought through: spacious bedrooms with plenty of extra pillows and blankets, sparkling bathrooms with all necessities -and then some, and a well stocked kitchen! Perfect location between the slopes & downtown attractions. And what an amazing host! All messages are answered in seconds, always available, welcoming and accommodating! We felt right at home. I would not look for any other place in Salida.

My husband , 4 yr old and myself had booked a room in a house downtown Leadville a month ago. It's…read more a Sunday , we're checking in on Monday they send us the check in info and at the VERY bottom says NO CHILDREN on this property. Which I can understand if there is a bunch of hipster stoners wanted to ski and party. But make that clear on your Website. Here we are from Dallas with no where to go. The owners could a give shit. At least they could have helped us find something. Totally shocked. There is no fine print until you get your details. Silver lining ----- after 2-1/2 hours of looking and looking and piecing our trip we found Freight lumberyard. WOW. I'll come back to Leadville just to stay here again. VERY kid friendly with lots to do.....and drink.

saved up money for a vacation with my mom and was rented out a house whose heat didn't work despite…read morebeing advertised that it had working heat. I had left for the day my almost 70 year old mom was stuck in a home at under 65 degrees. The situation was never remedied and we were offered a refund if we wanted to leave. We left and were never given a full refund despite being put in a dangerous situation by High Rocky Homes. This company has outright lied saying there was heat despite me having photos of the broken thermostat. We had to drive through the night to the closest commercial hotel. Completely ruined our trip.

First, the area is not great. The place looks like it used to be an old trailer park and it's not…read morewell maintained. Second, it is cute inside...not alot of room of course but if you are a young couple or very athletic you would do well. We are both 76 years old and climbing a straight up ladder up and down to a loft was difficult to say the least. Using the bathroom at night was scary on the ladder! The loft has a mattress on the floor which to us was not comfortable. Very firm but I guess that's because it was on a floor. Hit my head six times! As I said it's very cute inside and everything you need is supplied for you kitchen wise. Plus a good sized refrigerator.

The location is great but the area around the homes is gross. Also, not enough towels, soap, etc…read more The prices are now DOUBLE what they used to be. Way too $$$.

This is an incredible spot for a getaway! Four of us went on a girls trip and stayed at the Chalk…read moreCliffs Chalet. The chalet was impeccably clean and the furnishings were updated and comfortable. The beds were super comfy with quality linens and the kitchen was well appointed. The real star here is the private hot spring pool. It was the perfect temperature and the scenery is gorgeous. While soaking we were visited by a gorgeous doe, lots of hummingbirds and a variety of birds. Large towels were provided and there is a washer and dryer. The dryer was great for towels and wet swimsuits between soaks. I would 100% recommend this property for anyone wanting the benefits of the hot springs with the bonus of not having to share with other people. This is an incredible spot for a getaway! Four of us went on a girls trip and stayed at the Chalk Cliffs Chalet. The chalet was impeccably clean and the furnishings were updated and comfortable. The beds were super comfy with quality linens and the kitchen was well appointed. The real star here is the private hot spring pool. It was the perfect temperature and the scenery is gorgeous. While soaking we were visited by a gorgeous doe, lots of hummingbirds and a variety of birds. Large towels were provided and there is a washer and dryer. The dryer was great for towels and wet swimsuits between soaks. I would 100% recommend this property for anyone wanting the benefits of the hot springs with the bonus of not having to share with other people.

We loved our stay at the Cottonwood cabin. It was an unplugged getaway and this place hit the…read moreright vibe. The cabin itself is a historic one that was moved to this location, that being said it is both incredibly cute and quirky. The log cabin itself felt cozy and rustic. The hot springs pool in the back was amazing and relaxing. It was clean, clear and warm the entire time we were there (they do give you a hose to cool it down as needed). I found it private. Now, that does not mean there is nobody around. The other cabin (Hortense) is nearby and you can see houses up on the mountains behind the house (plus a few more in the valley). We heard a couple voices from Hortense (nothing loud) and we did briefly see the dogs people mentioned (although it was like a quick run through the yard when we were eating lunch inside). We did not have a problem with privacy or noise - it was all peaceful. The cabin has a nice living room upstairs (and a bedroom with 2 twins we did not use). They also have a variety of board games and cards (which we definitely used). Downstairs is the queen bedroom, the kitchen (with stove, micro, dishwasher, fridge and all you need) and a very, very, very tiny bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower. It is a very old cabin and the floors are a bit slanted. I didn't think it was that bad, although around the bathroom a lot of different flooring met and there was some unevenness. The bathroom is the only thing I did not care for. It was impossibly small. Showering in that stall was downright claustrophobic. It wouldn't stop me from renting again, but it was what I took a star off for. Still, overall it was a wonderful stay. No TVs, just wi-fi. Plenty of beautiful views, hot springs and and awesome relaxing can be found here. It is also literally just down the street from Mt. Princeton. Love it!

So we were stuck in really bad weather... I'm pregnant and we have 2 other children. It was…read morefreezing and the roads werent safe to drive. We found this place and have never been greeted with such kindness and warmth as we did here. We are super blessed by the compassion the owners have showed us!!

From the owner: We are a guest lodge with rooms and cabins to rent. In the heart of Colorado, there is easy access…read moreto skiing, private gold medal flyfishing, hiking, horseback riding, atvs, rafting, and much more!

Our group of 6 rented the house & one of the cabins the 2nd week of June . Our stay could not have…read morebeen better. Everything was clean, in perfect working order & the Kitchen was well stocked with plenty of everything. The surrounding mointains were amazing & the Frying Pan River was a 1 minute walk. We will be back next year for sure. This is a great place.

These cabins are a hidden little gems in Basalt, Colorado, located just off the Frying Pan river…read more It's located on a paradise on earth. The cabins are well-stocked for a large family stay; the main cabin is a two bedroom house with one bathroom, dining room and kitchen. It's stocked with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, linens, trash bags and firewood, everything you need in a cabin in the woods. The setting is surrounded by beautiful mountains which were changing colors this time of year. I saw deer every day grazing in front of the cabin. I also heard there are frequent bear sightings but I didn't see any (I was hoping to get some photos!). There's a small stream running right alongside the cabin which makes for sleeping soundly. If you sleep with the windows open and let in the cool mountain breeze. Outside there is a large fire pit surrounded with chairs which is where we spent everyone of our evenings sitting around the campfire talking about the days fishing. The cabin does have Wi-Fi but it's of very limited speed and you can actually use it for Wi-Fi calling as well. The nearest cell phone signal is about 4 miles up the road so you really get the feel of being alone with nature and away from our fast-paced world. They also have Dish TV if you do decide to embellish if can't be without the latest sports or news. We didn't need to use the TV at all. Just across the road Taylor Creek has its own private fishing waters on the frying pan river if you love to fish for trout. It's great for fly fishing and there's a Gold medal fishery; its famous for its large brown and rainbow trout. And oh yeah definitely bring your best camera we can take photographs for days of the mountains, streams, and wildlife the scenery is absolutely astounding! If you're looking for the ultimate getaway but are no longer into tent camping this is absolutely the place to go!

My friend and I are longtime locals and decided to meet here for "brunch". We both ordered the…read moreTwin eggs platter, eggs over medium. The eggs were a gross, runny mess. The self serve coffee had no place to put empty creamer containers. The potatoes were mediocre. The only staff we saw was at the front desk and could not have been less friendly. He never checked on us after bringing out our food. He was too busy looking at his phone to be bothered with patrons. We sat for 30 minutes after eating to visit (there was only a few others in the restaurant) and he walked right by our table and ignored us and our obviously finished plates. All this disappointment for $57.00. We will not be back and will be sure to tell all our friends between Leadville and Buena Vista. No wonder the place was empty on a Summer morning.

After failing to pack food that could be cooked inside our camper, despite the clear warnings of…read morerain for the majority of our camping trip- we fled a thunderstorm to come to the only restaurant in town. Figuring literally anything would be better than the spaghetti (with no sauce- that key ingredient was left at home) that we packed "just in case it rains" we were blown away by this place. The food was delicious and our family of four all left happily stuffed- we had the salmon, Parmesan chicken, and the kids split a burger. The food alone was worth a five star review but there just is something special about this hidden gem of a mountain restaurant. While eating we enjoyed the mountain/lake views and were charmed by the hummingbirds that stopped by to eat along with us. If you are in need of gluten free options, this place has plenty! Well worth a stop. Highly recommend. Two thumbs up. We've never ditched camping for a restaurant before but glad we did tonight!