A jewel of a boutique cozy friendly and excellent kept of hotel. It is located in the entrance to…read morethe Colorado canyons drive thru HWY 50. The rooms are superb clean and well kept. We highly recommend it.

Great place to stay! Affordable, cozy, clean and great location! They are super accommodating and…read morehelpful, communication was above and beyond. Highly recommend

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

The boys and I are on the Colorado Back County Discovery Route. In Buena Vista, at the end of…read moreSection 3, we found Leslie and her wonderful Rafter Roast Yurts! If you're in the area and need a shower, great food, a good night's sleep and some great fireside chats, this is your spot!

Best kept secret in Buena Vista!…read more 2 night stay in the dry cabins with lows in the 30's - we had absolutely no issues with the room getting too cold, the room has an abundant amount of sunshine during the day to keep the cabins warm enough! Let's go through a list of why you should stay: 1. private access to the river 2. Incredible views 3. Great landscaping, fire pit, grill, and general amenities in each spot like a picnic table, shaded area, trash can, etc. 4. Rich and Linda are super friendly. 5. Bathrooms & showers are spotless 6. Quiet and peaceful 7. Comfortable beds in the cabins Once people find out about these, it will be hard to find a place. I recommend going now!

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!

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.

The kind of hospitality you would expect at a five-star hotel! This B&B is truly a gem in the wilds…read moreof Colorado. Sharon and Chuck are warm and welcoming and will go out of their way to make your stay in St Elmo memorable. St Elmo itself it worth the visit and takes you back to the glory days of the gold & silver boom and bust. The history and sheer preservation of the town are remarkable. The B&B accommodated our children (8 & 11) and put on a heck of a spread for breakfast and dinner. It was well worth the extra charge for lunch as it was also well made (and there isn't any other dining options for at least an hour drive away). They even provided us free chipmunk feed! Be aware, there is NO cellular service but guests will have access to WiFi. The building itself could easily be mistaken for a renovated hotel from the 1880's but you'd be wrong as it was constructed in 2002. The reclaimed wood, furniture, and features make it fit right in with the ghost town. The chipmunk village is a must-do for kids and kids at heart! The hikes and trails surrounding the area are fairly easy and there are even more hidden points of interest in the surrounding the valley. We stayed during Labor Day weekend so be aware of ATVs and 4x4's during the summer months. We would love to stay again!

A girlfriend and I visited the Ghost Town Guest House a couple of years back, and I'm just now…read morenoticing that it's not on Yelp! Not surprising, since it's out in the middle of a ghost town... We went up during the winter, just because. My understanding (speaking directly to Chuck and Sharon) is that they're open 24x7x365 for reservations - I just checked their website to confirm and it appears they're still going strong. During the cold months, the B&B is literally the only thing open, St Elmo is population: 2, plus whomever is staying there. That makes it incredibly cool, quiet, and just awesome. Snowmobilers and showshoers will show up and wander around during the daylight hours; otherwise it's just you and nature. If you dare brave the route, I actually do recommend the wintertime. Sharon is an amazing cook (pay the extra for all three meals!), and Chuck built the house himself. They used a ton of reclaimed woods and rustic materials; I would hate to detract from the beauty of the property (and the town) by attempting to describe it. I'll simply say that it's warm, friendly, and totally worth the trek. As wonderful a B&B as I've ever been. They even took us out on a snowshoe hike and told us a tremendous amount of history about St. Elmo, the mining operations that built and ruined the town, and all sorts of other interesting tidbits that make it a special place for them. It will be a special place for you too. Check out the website!

Brad could not have been more gracious and accommodating. Very nice, well maintained and good size…read moresites. Highly recommend!!

RV sites right on the river. Beautiful & quiet (off the highway). Would recommend for families…read morepassing through!

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!