I must admit I was a little terrified during my stay because of the notices everywhere in the room…read morewarning of potential extra charges for this or that. It just set me on edge a little so I made sure I took photos of everything before we settled in to the room and when we left. Having got that out of the way, The Slackwater Inn is a comfortable little motel with limited number of rooms which have been renovated and decorated to make it stand out from the crowd. We opted for a King room with patio and mountain views. It gave us what was promised. We loved the contactless aspect of obtaining access to the room. After 2pm, we received a text with the passcode for the room. Perfect. We were able to pull the car up right in front of the room, key in the code and voila, the room awaited! Things we really liked about the room, apart from the contactless check-in, was in no particular order, a smaller room upon entry which housed the fridge, microwave, coffee maker. There was also a desk and chair, and a breakfast bar style table with two stools. This room also had double doors which led into the bedroom. I saw someone else complained about noise from the road during the night, however, I closed these doors when we went to bed and didn't hear a thing. The bed was comfortable. There is definitely a lot of space in the room so you don't feel cramped. Having the patio area also added to the feeling of space. There's a flat screen tv (which we didn't use), a ceiling fan and what appears to be two other methods of heating/cooling. There's a sliding door which opens onto the fenced patio area. The sliding screen door was very difficult to get to slide, so once we opened it, we left it open. It also had tears at the top. We had our dog travelling with us. They do ask that dogs not be allowed on the bed but they provide a dog blanket just in case. We put that on the bed, along with the two clean blankets we got from our car, just in case, our pup sneaked up on the bed during the night. The bathroom is cute and very functional and clean. It's been completely remodelled away from the stock standard modular bath/shower you get in so many motels to a fully tiled, step-in shower with lots of room. The water pressure could be better but the shower was hot. Nice touches in the bathroom? Hairdryer and a make-up removal towel. I can see why they provide the towel so they do protect their white towels (also quite good quality). They also provide another towel for any spills or dog mess. They are quite firm about cleaning up dog messes on the patio lest you receive an extra cleaning charge, however, I found another dog's mess on our patio. I made sure I cleaned that up, as well as the other trash that was in the area, so we didn't get dinged for that. You can see the pattern of being paranoid about getting extra charges. Their business model is like an Air BnB There is a gate that leads from the patio area to a dog run out back as well. They had a well-stocked doggie-do bag dispenser there to make sure you had no excuse to not clean up after your dog. The Slackwater Inn is not located in BV itself but a little village just outside called Johnson Village. It's only a five minute drive into downtown BV and we went into the downtown area for dinner on the night of our stay. The room has a folder with all kinds of information in there including restaurant menus, motel rules, etc. All-in-all our stay at the Slackwater was enjoyable and reasonably priced. There was an additional, non-refundable pet deposit but that is fairly normal for pet-friendly places. It is exactly as described on the website and it would be a perfect home-base if you're in the area to explore the many activities and sights available in the area.

All the notices everywhere do make you paranoid of extra charges but we also took pictures of…read moreeverything. We also were traveling with our dog and loved the doggie comforter they supply for the pups. We did utilize this. The room was super cute and loved the little patio and dog area. I am happy we had our dogs poo bags as there was nothing in the dispenser located in the dog run. We are both firefighters down here training the local department. We absolutely noticed the smoke and co detectors. Kudos to you!! I will absolutely stay here again if we come again. Cute, clean and contactless. Thank you Slackwater Inn for being dog friendly! Our dog travels everywhere with us so I am very appreciative of it.

We stayed one night at this cute hotel and we loved it. The owner Jimmy was fantastic. He was very…read morefriendly and had a very welcoming personality. After checking in, he offered us a cold beer or water, which was really cool. He even gave us a 15% off coupon for the nearby steakhouse. Our room was clean and rustic which was perfect for the Colorado mountains. We sat around the firepit with other guests and Jimmy even came out and sat with us. He told us that his wife does a lot of the decorating and she sure has an eye for making the place look great and fun. Overall a great experience. We highly recommend staying here and we will again. Thanks Jimmy for a great time!!

We booked a room through Expedia that turned out to not suit our needs- the owners were very…read moreaccommodating in getting us an Expedia refund and moved us to a better room ( for us) at a good rate. Nice place great people

I am so bummed I totally forgot to take a picture of these charming little cottage like rooms. I…read morewas completely taken in by how cute this hotel looked from the outside. After a couple days of camping, a slow leak in our air mattress, and a terrible migraine my sweet husband said lets stay in a hotel our last night. Here's the skinny: The good- Little kitchenettes Fireplace and air conditioning Cable with HBO (we don't have cable at home) Comfortable The less good- Like staying at Grandma's house no lotion no conditioner (came with 2 packages of conditioning shampoo as a hair dresser I was agast...Merle could care less, I digress) no sink in the bathroom no phone really really small The bad- The price was the same as the chain hotels which would be fine if they offered the same amenities. On the sign from the road it says in large print 'Pets Welcome' however there was a game of 24 questions like how big our dog is? How much hair does he have? Is he shedding? He can't be on the furniture...blah blah blah. Seemed less pet friendly than the sign indicates. Checkout was 10am That really bummed me out. Hey peeps vacation usually indicates me wanting to sleep in. All in all it was okay and I would stay there again if the chain hotels were full, but not so much otherwise.

GREAT place to stay. The owners are wonderful host's. Beautiful rooms with all the comforts of…read morehome. Great location in town. The park is across the street and walking distance to everything in the wonderful town of Buena Vista Colorado. They love dogs. Next time we are there will for sure stay at the Pinon Court Motel. Maggie

We stayed in this bed and breakfast for 3 nights and it was nice. We were in the cottage in the…read moreback and it was comfortable. The bed was big and comfy, it has air conditioning, and a more or less fully functioning kitchen. The bathroom is a bit small but fully functional. The Inn-keeper is super friendly and lovely. We arrived very late and he was so nice about it. His breakfast was simple but very nice. I very much appreciated that he put coffee out at 7am, even when breakfast doesn't start till 7:30. The house is a bit cluttered, as is the back yard. I think cleaning that up would really revitalize the place. The location is fantastic. It's basically a block from the main drag. And you get a parking spot, not that parking is that hard in Salida. That said I once had to park 3 blocks away from something! *gasp* For a weekend away to enjoy this cute town and the river, this place is a good choice.

The best thing about this place is the location.. The bed…read morewas soft, breakfast was so so, the hot tub was at best warm. Our room was clean, the rest of the house a bit overwhelming with so much stuff and not a very clean feeling. Hosts are friendly.

This was nothing special, but was a positive experience none the less. The room was neat and clean,…read morethe TV worked, the shower had hot water. We had enough towels, quiet neighbors and plenty of toilet paper. The building is right on the main road, so it is easy to find and the location was quite convenient, since there was a good restaurant a few doors down, a breakfast/coffee shop almost right next door and a 7-eleven across the street. My chief complaint are the pillows. You need a good pillow to get good sleep and it felt like I was laying down on a plank of wood. I woke up with a crink in my neck and so did my friend. If you do stay here, bring your own pillows! ** The map here on Yelp is completely wrong about the location of the motel. It is on the main road that goes through the middle of town (Rt. 24) and sits between Oak and Mill Streets. For some reason Google maps it wrong. **

Stayed July 7th, 2018…read more I don't mind inexpensive, old, run down, but clean roomed motels. This fits the bill. The air conditioner made noise, but didn't blow cool air. The woman at the desk was almost hostile so I didn't think it worth asking for another room. The room was basic, with a 90s tv we didn't turn on. The beds were fair - the kind that bend when you sit down. The sheets were old, thin but clean. The bedspreads were almost quiltlike - made out of real, fairly thick material - rather than the shiny, satiny material normally found in inexpensive motels. I don't know whether this is good or bad. Mike Rowe in "Dirty Jobs" takes the bed spreads off the bed in every motel he stays in. He doesn't trust what's happened on them. There were two bath towels, no more, no less. The price was a total of $104 for two queen beds. I asked what the cost was in the winter and the unfriendly innkeeper said $69 plus taxes, etc. The front desk area was cluttered and filthy. There were animal heads on the wall behind the stone faced lady that hadn't been dusted since the 60s. Off to the right of the woman's shoulder was a calendar with the face of Donald Trump glaring pugnaciously at you. I didn't read the bold phrase underneath his head. The next cheapest motel with rooms was $170 or so. I would stay here again, but would look at the room first and make sure the AC worked.

The Ranch was very well maintained, and the atmosphere and views are fantastic. All the hot tubs…read moreand pools are fed by the hot springs and there was plenty of room to relax and enjoy the water. The pool house was very nice and heated! The rooms are like stepping back into a simpler time with mid-century furnishings and great window scenes. The owners were kind and always attentive to guest needs. The staff were diligent workers, polite, and a pleasure to interact with. I couldn't believe how quiet and still it was. This is a great escape from the city.

This was an unexpected surprise on this clear but cold January afternoon! The gentleman in the…read moreOffice was welcoming and answered our questions about what we were going to do. The hot springs pool is clean and maintained. My first step into the water was HOLY MOLY HOT! but then I realized I was near the spring intake to the pool, the temp eased up to really comfortable (100F). We had a great hour in the water then visited w the friendly owner for a bit about the history of this old property. We felt refreshed as we drove back to Gunny. Feb 16, 2019

We enjoyed our stay at the river house Lodge. It was very y cute and great having a full kitchen…read more We would've been sharing the downstairs with three other people, but they did not like the fact that they were sharing with us so we ended up having it all to ourselves! The only downside is that it is almost impossible to find! The GPS takes you to what looks like a junkyard or a storage lot so you think you're in the wrong place! They definitely need to do something about the directions! Amelia was sweet and wonderful.

My husband and I spent two nights there for the fourth of July weekend, and we were so pleasantly…read moresurprised at how nice and clean the lodge is. Our son gave us the two nights for a gift and we didn't know where we were staying. Well, after our visit, we will stay there again. Brenda, the innkeeper, was so nice and accommodating. She really makes you feel at home, and she made sure we had all the amenities. She also gave us so many recommendations on where we could catch a nice dinner and the two places we went to were just amazing. Can't wait to go back!

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!