I would highly recommend Silver Plume Rentals for your trip to Taylor Valley and Gunnison National…read moreForest. This was only my second time renting an ATV in Colorado but by far the best out of both experiences. I rented from a different place in 2012 and let me say the experience was night and day. The unit I used from Silver Plume was a RZR 900 4-seater and was in excellent condition and ran wonderfully for the 200+ miles of trail we drove. I was very impressed with the condition of all the rentals that were at the store. They do a great job of keeping the vehicles clean and well maintained. Upon arrival, Cory had the vehicle ready and took pictures of the unit prior to my departure to ensure a full inspection. His orientation was spot on so that I understood his expectation on what I would be held accountable for in the event damage caused to the vehicle during riding. This is good to know because the last place tried to charge me $125 for pre-existing dings that were minor. The most impressive part of the rental was the GPS locator. I believe this sets Silver Plume apart from the competition and is added security for both emergency and damage. I have not seen this before with any rental and have heard horror stories of people getting stranded because of a downed ATV. This feature alone is worth using Silver Plume. A breakdown is always a possibility in Gunnison and chances are there will be no cell phone signal at the location. Overall, the entire experience was great, smooth, and painless from check-out to check-in. Silver Plume is a great place to rent from and very reasonably priced compared to other rental places. The store has great prices on souvenirs for your trip. The restaurant has great food if you need a quick lunch or a late dinner. Silver Plume is the place you should rent from if riding in Taylor Valley or the surrounding area.

A mountain town eatery right off the Cumberland Pass. This venue simply has character, the owners…read morewere totally friendly, the food came out quick and it was tasty. We had a BLT on Texas toast (gigantic/ think bacon slices), a burger with a fresh thick patty and fresh trimmings and a single order of fries which was more than enough for both of us and these were dressed with something that really added to them. This place is fun and truly a gem, don't miss it.

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

Being from Cali, going to a hot springs is a goal of mine. WELL! Last night our friend took us to…read moreWaunita Hot Springs.. upon approaching it, it did say it was closed but when we walked in Tammy greeted us and was ssssooooo sweet and welcoming and let us enjoy the hot springs! You can tell it's a family owned place which gives you that homey feel. Nonetheless, it was great. Fun. Perfect. Thank you Tammy for welcoming us and allowing us to enjoy it so last minute! Can't wait to be back!!!!

My wife and I stayed in room 210 for a night and had a wonderful experience! The space was…read moretastefully decorated and renovated nicely. We've had mixed experiences with boutique hotels, but this is an example of one done well. It's conveniently located downtown on Main Street (upstairs) and is a perfect way to either visit the city, or enjoy a night while passing through. The front desk is virtual in the form of text messaging, which we had zero issue with getting our room code and to check out, and we found they responded to our inquiry about parking promptly. The parking lot is off of Railroad street in a public lot that we had zero issues with. The electronic locks for the rooms took a moment to understand, but worked fine to lock/unlock the room. (Hint: Double tap the logo and the keypad appears). Though the pricing can be a bit expensive, it seems in line with what you can expect to pay in mountain towns. Overall, our stay at The Inn left us with the feeling that we got what we paid for, and we would absolutely stay here again.

Very nice renovation of space in an old building within walking distance of shops and restaurants…read morein Buena Vista. Anything else you will need within a mile or two. Plenty of parking close by. Nice decore, plenty of hot water and good bathroom. Sent text 2 days prior to visit. No response. Directions didn't say that door needed to be locked electronicaly when you left the room. For first 24 hrs I couldn't get the door to lock. I was told that the doors needed adjustment. The safe in the room was already locked when I arrived. Was told they couldn't find the key fob to open it. Took a day to fix. New toilet had 3 or 4 problems. Installed incorrectly. I fixed a few of the issues to keep it from sticking but still could use some work. I didn't have any noise issues. The restaurant below closes at 9pm. I stayed 3 nites and was hiking most days and going to bed at 8-9pm. The mattress and pillows were fantastic as well as well functioning A/C and a good ice machine. There are no dressers in the room. Not even luggage stands. You Have to work out of your luggage from the floor. Not good for this level of Inn. No usable chair in the room. There was one "sling" chair that was not easy to sit on and zero back support. I like a chair to read. I don't like to have to sit in the bed whenever I used the room. I sat in the chair to put on my socks and boots and the chair tipped over and my forehead struck the edge of the bed leaving a half inch cut. Minimal blood. Trash, trash, trash!!!! There was one trash can located in the bathroom and no place to empty trash. Hydrate, hydrate. I used a case of water and 16 bottles of Gatorade. Nowhere to put the empty bottles. There are 25 steps to to rooms. I am athletic older man. It was painful to carry multiple 40 lb. suitcases and packs up those stair. The Inn did send me a text...... on the last day, asking what they could do to improve my stay. To little too late. I have been gone for 4 days. I had expected the INN to reach out to me personally about my issues. I expect the owner to respond to this review. That is all u can expect for service during you stay.... The perfunctory virtual response. This place has potential but alot to learn about hospitality. I sincerely wish them luck.

Very intriguing place; well done up and spacious. The lighting and windows let a lot of light in…read morewhich is refreshing and makes you feel alive. We went for brunch; the Bloody Mary was a hit ( with vodka ); they have variations. The staff is remarkably trained and friendly and good at what they do! Really love the location by the Arkansas River and a beautiful park right next door for after eating and also a great picnic place. Now back to the food! I had the Huevos Rancheros and I've had many of these in my life but this serving was one of the best! Loved the pico de gallo blended so well! Eggs over medium! The Canadian bacon BENEDICT was awesome presentation and plentiful and tasty. The 2 organic eggs were superb and the elk sausage patty was excellent addition. Vegan breakfast I was told was excellent! The immediate area was developed by a person and its very unique and stylish; slant of European design. You can walk a trail along the river. You can cross the river via walking bridge and hike up into the mountains. I was truly impressed. Make this a stop for you if you're in the area. I doubt you will be disappointed!

Great location, comfortable quiet room. Great restaurant…read more But for a luxury hotel to not provide robes to go to and from the hot pool was out of character with this otherwise well appointed place. Also the lack of art in the walls made the room Feel a little sterile.

Creekside Chalet review: 5 stars. Honestly, 6 if I could. The hot tub alone deserves its own…read moreaward--basically a therapy session with jets. The place was so clean, I half expected a cleaning fairy to waltz in and curtsy. The furniture and beds? Comfier than a post-Thanksgiving nap. Pillows? Fluffier than a baby alpaca. And those clear plastic boxes for extra bedding? Pure organizational wizardry. Marie Kondo would weep. Cozy blankets made me consider quitting my job and becoming a professional blanket burrito. Pet friendly too--complete with poop bags and couch covers so my dog could live her best life and I didn't have to wrestle her off the sofa like a WWE match. The smoking station on the back porch? Genius. Keeps butts out of nature while still letting smokers feel fancy. The kitchen? Huge table, solid chairs, and a crockpot that made me feel like I'd been transported to a cooking show. Quality pots and pans for days, but only four coffee mugs. FOUR. For a whole chalet. Are we hosting an exclusive espresso club? And one dish towel? My sponge practically filed a complaint. Here's the kicker: it snowed overnight the first night, and by the time we came back from skiing, the walkway was shoveled and the hot tub lid was cleared off like some magical snow-removal ninja had swung by. Honestly, it felt like Santa was moonlighting as chalet maintenance. We did lose heat the first night for a few hours, which gave us an unexpected "polar survival" experience, but those thick duvets were life-savers. Overall, 10/10. Already plotting how to make this my permanent address.

Love this place. Would go back in a minute. The campsites by the river are so well kept and…read morepeaceful. I loved the sound of the river through the night. The entire place is immaculate and plenty of things to enjoy. Kids have a nice play area as well.

This is a very homey and cozy hostel in Leadville. It looks like a cute cabin from the outside. I…read moreloved the common area with plenty of comfortable places to sit, and the kitchen was very well stocked. I didn't really partake in the social atmosphere as I was very tired, and the people there seemed older. It is certainly not a young person party hostel. However, my friend I came with previously came a year ago and made good friends. The main issue that my friend and I felt made our stay uncomfortable was the restrooms. They don't have stall doors for the toilets. They just have a flimsy curtain that you can't secure in place, which was super awkward and made me feel on edge every time I was in there. Their showers also don't have doors, but that is more acceptable. We stayed in an 8-bed mixed dorm, and it was comfortable. I really liked how they have full-size vertical lockers with keys that you can use for storage. When we checked in, they said one of us had to be on the bottom bunk and one on the top. It worked out for us, but if there are other beds available it doesn't seem fair if both people have a preference for a bottom bunk just because you are friends. People in hostels are usually solo travelers anyways and need to share a bunk bed combo with a stranger.

This hostel is your quintessential hostel. It's actually a HUGE place, I'm impressed how many…read morepeople it can hold. It has a big kitchen, big living room, big lawn, and big den downstairs with TV/couches and a ping pong table. It's clean-ish, pretty much your standard hostel. The showers were a pleasant surprise - quite clean actually on the ladies' side so that was a huge relief! The beds were simple bunks in the room I was in, and I was top bunk. Low ceiling so I couldn't sit all the way up but I could most way; i was also right by a water pipe so I could hear water running every time someone showered etc, but I stilled crashed from exhaustion/Im a heavy-ish sleeper. The room was a bit warm; with the window open it was way too cold so it was a wee bit stuffy but again nothing too bad. I slept fine overall, it was pretty decent as far as a hostel experience goes. Overall - if you're coming in late and leaving early for like 1 night (which I was), this hostel will serve your needs fine! But it is restrictive in how much you can move around/put your stuff in shared rooms so bear that in mind. Parking also interesting -- you can park along the south-west fences surrounding the place but when I came at 9p on a sat, there were no spots. I briefly parking across the street on Alder (to the west), but the folks who own the home came out and informed me i couldn't stay but COULD park by the stop sign across the street on 7th (to the south). The hostel said it was fine too, and I parked there overnight and nothing bad happened (ie towing). Overall: this place is fine for a short stay as far as I'm concerned! But you get what you pay for.

Arrowhead Mountain Lodge is pretty far off the beaten track, but if you ever find yourself here,…read moreit's pretty neat. We came up to go hunting. The 4 hour drive from Colorado Springs was rough, but the cabin that we were staying in was fabulous. We stopped at Arrowhead Mountain Lodge for drinks one day at their bar. The service was good and they have quite a selection. It's an interesting experience ordering drinks at a bar in the middle of nowhere. You can't buy a drink anywhere else for miles around. We ordered bloody Mary's after our friend did and they were spicy and a little hard to drink. But maybe it was because I had been accustomed to making my own shitty drinks for quite sometime that I wasn't used to drinking good stuff. There were a few other families eating dinner in the restaurant, adjacent to the bar. It felt very homey. They also play games and have themed nights for the guests and people living in the area. This area of Colorado is beautiful during the fall and winter. If you're ever itching to seclude yourself in the Colorado wilderness, I'd check this place out.

Had a great stay during the fall colors in Colorado. The only bad thing was in the restaurant. Do…read morenot, I repeat do Not order the chicken fried steak. It is frozen out of a box and should never be served anywhere. This should not eve be on the menu it was the worst meal I have had in my life. So needless to say I didn't spend anymore money in the restaurant. Eat in Ridgway or Gunnison.

We stopped here while in town for the weekend. I love the vibe it's so moody and cozy. The girl who…read moreworks there is so kind and sweet. She genuinely seems like she likes being there and interacting. I appreciate so much that they have oat milk and other milk alternatives. As a vegan and in a small area it is hard to find places that accommodate so I greatly appreciate them. The chai was phenomenal! They can so sweet or spicy. Mine was sweet and she even put a little cinnamon on top. I will be back when I visit the area!

Just had a great stay at the Roadhouse. The location is incredible with views of the mountains and…read morethe lakes everywhere you look. Thank you Shana - I look forward to coming back again

Very friendly and accessible owner, pristinely clean rooms, very quiet even near the highway. Firm,…read morecomfortable beds. The location is unbeatable, with a short walk to food downtown Saguache. We were really pleased with our time at Big Valley Motel and would stay here again in the future. It's the real deal.

I called to see if there were vacancies and left an pessimistic message, so was surprised when the…read moreproprietor returned my call minutes later and confirmed rooms were available at $65/n+ tax. Having spent the afternoon trying to find lodging at any reasonable price in the middle of hunting season in Colorado's backcountry, I gave in knowing the price was inflated beyond reason. The room had no less than SEVEN (7) notes stuck to lamps, curtains, bathroom walls, kitchen walls, bedroom walls, and tv explaining aside variety' quirks. I almost found the amusement value worth the 100% seasonal up charge! Gaining an extra star was the simply wonderful addition of two extension cords it the room. I've stayed in many a fancier hotel that did not have the brains to use these in rooms to make plugs accessible!

This was such a cute find in Leadville. I love the lobby and bar area. The staff was extreme…read morefriendly. All the decor is so nice! I didn't stay here but explored some of the rooms while they were cleaning. The rooms are the second floor give the feel of a bed and breakfast. The coffee shop on the first floor had a pretty extensive menu of drinks as well. it took a while for them to make our drinks but they were good!

Our stay was negatively impacted by repeated poor customer service from the bar hostess. On our…read morefirst day, we specifically asked the receptionist whether we could bring our own drinks to the sitting area, and we were told that it was allowed. Based on that information, we felt comfortable doing so during our stay. By our third day, she began putting up signs and continued to harass us, stating, "This is the last time I will tell you," even though we had already explained that we were acting based on guidance from the front desk. What made this especially uncomfortable was that we felt singled out, and the repeated confrontations came across as targeted and discriminatory, raising serious concerns about possible racial bias. Clear communication between staff and respectful treatment of guests are essential. Unfortunately, this ongoing behavior overshadowed our experience and reflects poorly on the hotel's customer service standards. I hope management addresses both the inconsistency in policy communication and the lack of professionalism shown.