My family and I (five in all) had a wonderful stay. Very comfortable, unique and delicious…read morebreakfast. Carol was very accommodating and friendly. We loved the library and antique furnishings. We will go back if we are in the area again.

A Bed and Breakfast that takes dogs, how cool. The Hood House is clean, comfortable, nice beds,…read morewith a well-stocked kitchen for your use and a comfortable living room to read or hang out with family and friends. I would very much recommend the Hood House as a great option when visiting anywhere in the Platt Valley. But wait, when I arrived for my two day stay I found beautiful, nicely waxed wood floors. My dog Rigal will not walk on a slippery floor, not for anything. So it's a little late and no one is around so I figure I will just carry him up the steep, narrow stairs, he thinks otherwise. Three steps up and he wiggles out and I take a few very fast steps back to the landing. Second attempt was a scary ride for both of us but successful. We were in the Saratoga area to photograph fall color so we get up before the sun, and the fire escape looks much less scary in the dark. Rigal was not thrilled but more cooperative then last night. What he, nor I saw was the fact the last five or six feet of steps are not there, it is a fire escape. I just didn't see that one coming. Luckily Rigel took a leap of faith into my arms and we were off to shoot that color. I forgot to mention, Rigel is the most beautiful 105 pound Rhodesian Ridgeback you will ever see! Thank you Carol for understanding and refunding me the second night.

Owners are super nice, breakfast is the bomb. Not from the…read moreHot springs Rooms are super clean

Very comfy beds, I'd love to buy their pillows to take home. Have stayed here twice and will come…read moreback anytime I'm in the area. Do not miss the home made breakfast! Hit the Hobo Hot Springs while you are here. Drive up to Lake Marie to take your Christmas card photo!

We had the best stay here. We only booked for two nights for a wedding but I wish we did more! We…read morewill be back for sure. The whole property is beautiful and a restaurant/bar/lake all right out your cabin door? You can't beat it.

This review is specifically for our experience at The Tavern…read more We came in with a large group the Saturday of Labor Day weekend while we were camping nearby at Bellaire Lake Campground. Part of our party (two adults and four kids) went ahead of us as we had dogs and needed a place where the dogs could be with us. Luckily, The Tavern was accommodating to that and we could sit with them on the patio. Since they got there ahead of us, their experience seemed to go smoothly. The rest of us (four adults, two teens, and a five year old) got our orders in and were warned that the kitchen was backed up and it would be a while for our food. And it was a while, about an hour or so. Aside from the youngest who was desperately hungry for her pizza, we managed fine. The drinks were delicious enough to tide us over: I got their take on an old fashioned, and my friend got a mule after someone in line recommended it to me. She said it was the best mule she has had at a bar in ages. The food was good and very decently priced. I got the caesar salad and a personal pizza and enjoyed both. It was good to not pay exorbitant prices in an area where options for restaurants are limited. It was a perfect day to chill out on the patio, and we also got the pleasure of the feral kittens who came to visit. After the long wait for food, we were anxious to get back to our campsite and settle in for the evening. Everything has to be ordered at the bar, and tabs need to be closed out there as well. This is where the waiting game continued, and where it became very clear they were not prepared for the holiday weekend rush. The woman who had taken our orders at the bar was in the back managing things in the kitchen, and the man at the bar was also busy being a sound tech for the musician that came in. There was another guy standing behind the bar doing absolutely nothing. It seemed he worked there, but only at the direction at the other bartender-sound tech. Which wouldn't have been a big deal if the line weren't taking up the bulk of the space in the small indoor dining area. It took at least half an hour if not longer to be in that line just to close our tab. When we finally departed, between choosing food, placing orders, waiting for food, and then waiting to close tabs, we had been there almost two and a half hours. It is very apparent that this is a well-loved local joint based on the interactions I had, the custom Yeti pints they had for customers, and regulars going behind the bar to pour their own pints. The atmosphere was great, and I love that. As I mentioned, restaurant options are limited, so beggars can't be choosers for our one night where we chose to dine out rather than cook at camp. But knowing how busy holiday weekends are, I was left disappointed but how things were being managed. I'd check this place out again on a calmer night or later in the evening for drinks, but definitely skipping the rush hours.

We had an amazing experience @ Rawah Ranch last year. From the idyllic setting, wonderful…read morerooms/cabins, to the food, staff, and stellar fishing. RR is a family run ranch and they make you feel right at home.

Rawah Ranch knows how to make it all about you! Relaxing and unwinding is key to recharging your…read morebatteries. This place is a piece of Colorado Cool. Family ran with a little something for everyone be it Orvis endorsed fly fishing with exclusive private waters and instructors or world class Horseback riding with the one of a kind breathtaking trails only Colorado has and a new one in each direction for a new ride each day. Hiking trails are on property and just plain hanging out is a must. The food is inclusive and exceptional as both the head wrangler and the chef make a personal visit to each and everyone to find your personal wants and needs for the next day followed by the chef to let you know he has an afternoon cooking class. Individual Cabins make it personable. What a place! When you leave, you will measure your other vacations against your stay here. Just go!

I can NOT rave enough about this lodge! Lyn the owner has the most beautiful spirit, & it…read moretranslates into this place! I was hired as a makeup artist to work and attend a wedding here & I was in awe with the magic this place holds! Every morning lyn makes breakfast & those were some of the best breakfasts I have ever had! I hope to come back to this place sooner rather than later but I know I'll remember this experience forever! Thank you!!!

Great little Bed and Breakfast! The location is beautiful, nestled along the Encampment River. I…read morereally enjoyed the laid-back stress-free atmosphere. The rooms are very nice with comfortable beds. The breakfasts served were delicious! The view of the river from the back deck is amazing.

This rating is mostly due to the fact that the place was filthy when we got there and we still had…read moreto pay a 50.00 "Covid fee" that we did not receive back with our security deposit DESPITE speaking with the owners and letting them know the condition of the cabin upon entering. They responded apologizing, saying they wished they hadn't allowed us to check in early (1:00 instead of 4:00) and offering a free night to return when we really just wanted the return of our 50.00. We received a text saying the Covid fee was not a cleaning fee but it was instead intended to cover cleaning supplies, which we were not left, even though the agreement they sent states otherwise (photo below). We let the owner know we weren't even left the cleaning supplies that were supposed to be included. It's not the 50.00. It's the principle. The location is very unique and very close to Medicine Bow National Forest. The property had 3 horses and a cow that walked around and it was nice to call them over and interact with them. When we walked in it was simply not clean. It was to the point where when we walked in we didn't want to touch anything or let our baby crawl around on the floors. She kept picking up and handing us dead moths. They were literally everywhere. Piles of them in the corners of every room. It was clear that the place hadn't seen a vacuum. The bathroom sink and toothpaste holder were covered in dust and old bugs which showed us it wasn't wiped down at all. The shower had huge dead moths inside of it to the point where we had to get a broom to sweep them out before we showered for the first time. The hottest the shower got by the way was *maybe* lukewarm. We gave our baby a bath in the kitchen sink and we had to take her out because she literally had goosebumps. When you opened the curtains in the bedroom dust was everywhere. It was so bad that I didn't want to touch the curtains because you could see it all flying around and getting onto our pillows. I've included a photo of the window sill by the bedroom. The towels were all crunchy and we wondered if they were either used or possibly hung out to dry on a line? They did not feel clean. All the silverware and utensils in the kitchen were covered with plastic wrap but they were still dirty. It was clear that the owners didn't look through and wash in between guests, they assumed the previous guest had cleaned up after themselves. There was still old moldy coffee in the coffee pot but it was covered in plastic. We ended up buying paper plates and plastic silverware and eating every meal out on the porch on the floor picnic style. We didn't cook or eat in the kitchen once. We were grossed out but took it lightly as we were there to hike and don't typically complain. Honestly the only reason I am even mentioning all of this is because after I noticed we paid the additional fee for such a "through clean" I reached out to the owner and sent photos letting her know the condition we found the cabin and asking what the thorough cleaning entailed and received an apology for the oversight but no complete refund of the additional fee. I would like someone else to have a heads up. We are not high maintenance people but it was terrible. We took photos of everything because it is clearly stated that guests are required to clean up after themselves, take their garbage out, etc and if they don't they won't get their security deposit back. We were scared we would be blamed for the mess the previous guests left behind. No air conditioner bc "it gets so cool at night" and it was recommended that we open our windows. The first night, even though all windows were open we weren't getting any type of breeze into the bedroom and all woke up sweaty. The second night there was a breeze but the bedroom door kept slamming open and closed. It literally wouldn't stay closed, the wind just kept pushing it back open and then it would slam shut again. We have a 15 month old and this was obviously not ideal. The 3rd night it poured and we had to close our windows and again were sweaty. I think even a fan would have been helpful at this point. We read through the form that you need to fill out and there were supposed to be paper towels and items of that nature but we could only find 7 napkins for our 3 night stay. There were also only 3 Clorox wipes left in a container under the kitchen sink and the one garbage bag that was in the garbage can. This did not get us far and while we did manage it wasn't an ideal amount considering it stated everywhere you needed to thoroughly clean up after yourselves. It just felt like the tides were against us in that aspect. We were also never given a key upon arriving.

Wonderful place to stay! It's a real working ranch with animals you even get the wild animals. I…read morewas lucky enough to get to see some hours old piglets. The scenery day or night anytime of year it's just gorgeous. You are not far from anything you can go to a big town a small town Hot springs is just over the range. They also have hot tubs!! Play all day in the snow relax in the hot tub in the evening under the Stars. The owners are wonderful hosts. I'd have to say this is a 10 out of 10 almost definitely will come back!!!

This was a most welcome surprise on our quick pass through Centennial…read more Stopped for an early breakfast. It was warm and welcoming and wonderful from the moment we walked in the door. The woman taking our order was delightful -- and did a great job explaining the offerings. It has a terrifically interesting menu, so it wasn't easy. My husband and I decided to 1) begin with a lemon poppyseed scone that the lovely server told us were made that morning; and then 2) chose one savory item from the menu and one sweet -- to then share it all. So glad we did all of the above. I chose the the hash brown omelette, topped with eggs over medium; spouse chose the strawberry brioche french toast. Oh my goodness!!! This was fine dining restaurant quality. Every bite was beyond our wildest expectations. I'd be there every day if it was any closer!!! Can't wait to get back here ASAP.

Cafe: Best High Altitude Cooking in the West…read more The cafe is great and the newly dedicated chef is amazing. If you're just passing by for coffee, I highly recommend trying anything on the food menu because everything is worth a taste even if you're not hungry.

Looks and feels like a local watering hole. Friendly and fast service. The kids enjoyed the pizza…read moreand burgers!!

Went to the restaurant with 4 other people. Food came fairly quickly. We ordered different meals…read moreand all of the meals were prepared very poorly. Shrimp tacos were lacking shrimp and flavor. Chicken quesadillas lacked chicken and the accompany guacamole was very dark and tasted bitter and old. The pastrami sandwich was over cooked and dry. The person who ate it later became ill?? The hamburger (asked to be cooked well done) was overcooked on one half and undercooked on the other half. The waitresses were okay. The real kicker was the owner breezing out the door, asking how was everything, but not waiting for a reply! Just so disappointed. Will never eat there again or recommend it to anyone.

Hands down, one of my favorite vacation spots!!!…read more My sister and I came here several years ago and stayed for 3 nights prior to continuing on a western road trip, but we knew we wanted to come back to the Vee Bar again. Flash forward three years - not only did we come back but this time, we stayed the entire week! We were so glad we got to experience the latter part of the week at the ranch - inclusive of trapshooting, archery, a day-long mountain ride, and an overnight camp-out! It was really humbling that the wranglers remembered us from our previous visit, too; we really felt a part of their family! Speaking of the staff - they are phenomenal and VERY accommodating! The on-site chef is AMAZING and provides gluten free/vegetarian/etc. options during the buffet-style meals; the wranglers ensure you are comfortable at all times; Lori at the front desk was very responsive via email with my pre-travel questions; and housekeeping made our cabin looking fresh every day. All were very welcoming and friendly. Vee Bar puts together a very well-organized itinerary for the week too. As a planner, I personally love this. They have multiple activities for all activity levels and you're more than welcome to "skip" an activity if you wish. From horseback riding to hiking, they truly have something for everyone, and it's very evident they put a lot of time into creating a well-rounded trip experience. The reason why we chose Vee Bar initially (compared to other dude ranches) was due to its proximity to the Denver Airport. Now, I will gladly continue revisiting due to the GREAT experiences and memories made there. If you're wanting a true western experience, I couldn't recommend Vee Bar enough. I truly cannot say enough good things about this ranch!

Everyone there was wonderful and we had the best time learning about life on a ranch. We rode…read morehorses, drove cattle, played games and ate great food! Would definitely recommend and will return someday!