Dirty filthy cabins.  The very first day we asked for a refund, but you kept moving me to even dirtier cabins.  The smell of fabreeze and cigarettes is just too much let alone the condition of your cabins, so we left without our refund. Poor unkept, trashed beds filthy furniture and carpeting.  Yuck!!!  Please advertise as a smokers friendly lodge!  You're also in violation of your Stage 2 Fire ban.  Shame on you.  I wonder how your community would feel after October 14, 2020. You wash the dishes with these. Looks like you use them for everything!  They're only pennies.  This pretty much sums up the condition of cabins. The lodge and steak house are currently up for sale. read more

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My family and I stayed here 2 nights and checked out this morning, we stayed in the Aspen. Our cabin was exactly what we expected it to be. We've stayed in similar places that had limited interaction with staff. This is something we prefer so it was great for us. Our cabin was fully furnished with everything we needed and the comforts of home. Could the place use a bit of updating? Absolutely but this did not affect our ability to be comfortable during our stay. read more

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Oh my. We came here for a wedding. I did not check us in, but 3 different people did tell me about how rude and aggressive the owner was when people were trying to check in. One person said that he put his finger in her face and kept saying "YOU MUST do this" "YOU MUST NOT do that" etc. My husband said that he was yelled at for the bride switching around cabins (completely out of our control), and the owner refused to check us in because of it (after hours of travelling, we were not happy). The cabins are not well maintained. As you can see from the photos the rug was FILTHY. The floor was falling apart. The toilet seat was a 1970's squishy seat with WAY too many memories. EWWWWW! We also could hear the mice (or squirrels/chipmunks/etc) running around in the walls and ceiling at night. I am sorry, but this place is a F****** disaster for the price they charge per night. What a disgrace. Oh and on top of that, they have these passive aggressive signs EVERYWHERE that warn you about multiple "fines" and "fees" you will incur for anything from using the BBQ (that is in the middle of the cabins) to putting cushions on the floor. Oh and also, as you can see from the one notice I posted. Their dog will destroy any toys you leave out and if your kids are too rambunctious they are not going to keep said dog from going after the kids and stealing whatever they are playing with. I mean seriously WTF. There are also signs everywhere saying that they are selling, so maybe they have just given up on the place? read more

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AVOID AVOID AVOID! Man owner is rude rude rude and they do not have a single clue about the ADA and service animals!! I was almost denied my room, charged an extra $100 for my service animal, asked what my disability was AND they insisted on seeing my dogs certification! Which of course I had. He told me that he had a right to put dogs in dog friendly units only!? No apologies, no knowledge, will never go back! Also... loud parties of people late into the night. Yelling, music, bed was old and uncomfortable as well. read more

Let's start with the good stuff and get into room for improvement afterward. Lodging here earns a solid three stars (we were in cabin 27, no idea how the others are). The kitchen was fine, everything worked, pots / pans / utensils and such were present. It's a good thing since there is no decent food close by unless you go to town. Also the town rolls up the sidewalks early (in the winter at least) so you'll probably want to play it safe and arrange for at least one meal in, just in case you're caught without options. Everything was clean, the bed was comfy, and they even have an OK cable package and a nice TV if you want to relax inside. Shower was hot, pressure was good, appointments were as expected for a cute mountain lodge. I would say that it might warrant a better rating in the summer (peak season), but they advertised a living social deal for a winter trip. My wife and I do visit tiny mountain towns in the middle of the winter frequently enough that we did have expectations and understood what we were getting into. This place missed the mark on a few key points and we definitely felt a bit deceived. So, here's where the room for improvement begins. We were suggested (via LivingSocial, the Daven Haven's own website, or independent Google searches) that shopping and fun would be "steps from [our] cabin." Most rational people would read that as "walk out the door, and you can see the shopping / dining attractions." In reality, you're ~half mile from that stuff. If you're looking to ACTUALLY be steps from the good stuff, there are lodgings that actually meet that criteria for equal money without a coupon. This location would be better described as "tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown." The wireless was completely non-existent. The management stated that the whole town was having Internet issues due to power line work; I had perfect wireless downtown all day Saturday, indicating this was not true. Maybe they were having issues with their own wireless, which didn't work anywhere on the premeses. Cell data roaming only. That posed a bit of a problem when looking for dinner service Friday night, which we wound up just doing for ourselves at the cabin. Cabin 27 is not properly (remotely?) winterized. The front door has a gap almost an inch from the floor and no weatherproofing (which we did not notice until the first morning). This resulted in my wife shivering the entire night while the temperatures plummeted below freezing and the electric heating was woefully inadequate to compensate. There are two warnings stapled to the walls, one in the bedroom and one in the bathroom, warning of "EXTREEME" (sic) fire danger, and that your credit card would be charged for any damage to towels or furniture if you burn them... yet there was a mounting bracket on the bedroom ceiling where a smoke detector OUGHT to be which was mysteriously was not. We joked that we were basically staying in a known tinderbox death trap with no early warning mechanism. Hopefully Buddie (the house dog) would wake us up if he smelled smoke. Now I might be picking nits, but... the ceiling fan didn't work at all and the knob for it caused an alarming electrical / motor noise in the ceiling, so we never used that. Two bulbs out in the ceiling fan unit. Molding broken on the frame of the bathroom with a drafty window. Toilet didn't flush until the chain was re-attached to the flusher. Lastly, the signage stapled to the wall is a bit beyond informative and edging into condescending / insulting. I'll post pictures. I'm sure the management views them as "covering their butts," but I've never seen anything like it... I might come back again in the summer, but with other lodging options in town, it's pretty unlikely. Best I can say is that if you choose Daven Haven, choose informed, and set your expectations accordingly. Also, bring snacks. See my review for the Backstreet Steakhouse for a separate review on the on-premise restaurant. read more

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When you drive up there is huge for sale sign, which is a total red flag! It was evident that the owners did NOT want to be there. They were very apathetic. The cabin was in total disrepair and freezing cold. Single pane windows in the mountains and a 10 gallon water heater with all those cabins! What a joke. The bathroom floor was ice cold! The bathroom floor tile looked like it had been installed by a 5 year old. There was an inch and a half of glue that should have been scraped away by the floor guy two times ago! Then they provide coffee the first night but after that is was $5 Per packet, tacky as hell considering it was $171 per night! Their restaurant was worse. They tried to pull off round steak as prime rib! Their all you can eat shrimp was a complete joke and the waitress beamed attitude! read more

We spent a long weekend in Grand Lake, CO and for our last night, the whole family - all nine of us, went out for steaks at Daven Haven Lodge's Backstreet Steakhouse. My youngest brother and father chose it over The Rapids Restaurant on the recommendation of several locals and more reasonable prices. 1. AMBIANCE. The restaurant is part of a lodge and is laid out so it can easily host big parties. There was a wedding in one of the rooms. It wasn't easy for us to get reservations, and we wound up eating outside on the patio. This was a bit of a downer, as it looked like rain, but turned out okay, as our two year old son got to run around to his heart's delight. 2. APPETIZERS. We were pretty hungry so we only ordered enough appetizers to try some things out - but we made some great decisions. We ordered the wild sausage sampler and got: wild boar sausage; and rattlesnake and rabbit sausage. It was great! Everyone preferred the rattlesnake / rabbit a bit more. The baked stuffed avocado looked good, but no one went for it. 3. ENTREES. They had a lot of great specials and choice. Our table tried the elk, lamb, salmon, crab cakes (yes, someone ordered crab cakes in CO) and several kinds of steak. 4. SALADS. They have a house dressing that is a mustard vinaigrette that is outstanding. And yes, they sell it in jars if you like it that much. 5. STEAK. I got a ribeye that was a bit more fatty than I'd prefer. It was good and we finished it off, but could have been a little better cut of meat. 6. KIDS MEAL. My son got the chicken fingers which were phenomenal. They looked great and he cleaned his plate. 7. WINE. The wine menu was pretty slim, and a few of the choices we tried by the glass weren't up to par. 8. BAR. The patio, where we sat, was right outside the bar. Lots of TVs, smoke and an old school Indiana Jones pinball machine. Also, quite a few Harley's pulling through. A bit of a distraction. Overall, we enjoyed the restaurant. The meal wasn't cheap (thanks, Dad!), but it was a good time and we all enjoyed ourselves. NOTE I have Celiac disease and follow a wheat / gluten free diet. They were knowledge, helpful and steered me away from a few dishes. read more

We come to Grand Lake every Winter and almost every Summer since 2002 and this is one of the go-to places in this part of Grand County. The atmosphere is great in a cabin-like building just west of Grand Lake. The jukebox collection is pretty cool, too. In the past, I've had very good steaks and the pork chop was awesome. Also when they have it, the all you can eat fried shrimp night has been very good. The servers have always been nice, professional, conversational. It's a little on the pricey end so my expectations are fairly high. Unfortunately, it seems as though the food quality is starting to suffer. The last couple of times we've eaten here the food seemed over-cooked. On our latest visit in August 2013, my wife ordered trout that was extremely over-cooked and my beef was not as tender as it had been on a previous visit last year. Maybe we got there on a bad night. I hope they turn things around because we like coming here. It's tough to run a business in Grand Lake with the tourists/seasonal swings and it's always nice to visit a familiar restaurant. Haven't stayed at the lodge but it looks very nice and pretty close to both Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Lake. read more

Reviewing the Lodge...based on many happy memories. I remember this place from family vacations. Beautiful scenic and well-kept place with nice clean cabins and a lodge. Have not eaten at the current restaurant. Sounds good though! I just visited the website...the rates for cabins are quite reasonable. Maybe I'll schedule a nice little getaway! read more

This place was great. So reasonably priced with stocked cabins. I love that they had their own bar and restaurant too. They're also close to town. We'll absolutely be back! read more

Ok... We paid 5 bucks for bread to start the meal and it was good. We had a tomato basil soup that came with the meal. Also good. One of the party got a salad... Nothing special, but good. Drinks were fine... Decent wine selection and an some decent draft beers. Then the problem starts... The rice and potatoes were good. The two steaks at the table were rubber and overcooked and could not be finished. The other two dishes were fried even though there was no mention of that in the menu. We were extremely disappointed and even more so when we got the bill. This place is way overpriced for the quality of food. The service was ok tho. Find another place in Grand Lake and save your money. read more

So we came here on our last night in Grand Lake. We had been hiking for 3 days and were in serious need of a filling, healthy dinner. That's what we got it here. And it was pretty good too. I had steak which comes with soup or salad, rice or baked potato and market fresh veggies. BF had the fish that came with the same choice of sides. We had the backed potato soup which was pretty good. I had the steak medium rare and it was really good, BF was also very happy with his food. The reason why I stick with 3 stars is that it was a bit unimaginative and relatively expensive (bread was like $5...). Good with the basics, but have not seen anything too exciting. read more

We recently had our wedding at the Daven Haven lodge and it was beautiful. Our guests all mentioned what a fun Colorado rustic wedding. We had the entire resort for our guests to stay on property which made the whole weekend so memorable. The wedding table set up was awesome with great lighting at night including gas fire pits. The food was excellent. I come from an Italian family and everyone mentioned how delicious the two types of lasagna and chicken picata tasted. Our guests consistently mentioned how it was one of the most beautiful weddings that they had ever attended. The staff at the Daven Haven were very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this venue for a high end looking wedding without the extreme cost. Such great memories! read more

We were greeted warmly at the door by the owner on a busy Saturday night. They were out of the first 2 beers I ordered off the menu. You run out of beer on a weekend? Bad,Bad. The prime rib was cooked perfectly with nice presentation. I'd give them higher marks, but the service was very slow. One feature we enjoyed was the ability to split a dinner before 6PM. We split the prime rib, the baked potato while each having a salad. To repeat, only the service and the shortage of beer keeps me from adding another star. read more

Great value for the money, and outstanding food. Our group had the lobster BLT, the strip steak, the "adult" Mac and cheese, and the rib steak - all delicious. The twice-baked potato is a great side dish. They did seem to be a bit short staffed, but our server, Joe, somehow juggled waiting on all the tables and playing bartender with no ill effect on service. read more

After visiting Grand Lake at least once a summer for the past 4 years we always make sure to stop by The Backstreet Steakhouse. Besides the food being great, the staff is always so nice. Our favorite is to sit in the bar or on the patio if it isn't too long of a wait. You are able to get both the dining room menu and the bar menu in the bar and we always walk away with a great experience! read more

Service dogs beware...We had dinner here and the food was fantastic, service was good too. BUT, we witnessed the owner tell a women with a service dog they couldn't sit in the area she was in, that she would have to go out side, not in the covered patio area. She complied, then the owners unleashed, non service dog was just wondering around the restaurant, inside, outside and on the covered patio. We thought it was worth mentioning as it was very disturbing. read more

Not impressed. Recently dined there and was greeted by a grumpy man at the door and our experience only went downhill after that. Granted, the restaurant was full because it was a busy weekend night but his response of "You can't eat here" when we said we'd like to get on the list for a table was a smidge rude.... When we finally got sat, we ordered an Asian wonton appetizer that came out overcooked, tasteless, and accompanied by bizarre charred scallions and a random sprinkling of mini shrimp on top. For some reason the waitress brought us a second round of this appetizer that was a "mistake". Oh joy... My date ordered a steak Medium Rare which came out closer to Well or "This thing should have been taken off the grill a good ten minutes earlier". Our second overcooked and tasteless dish of the night. I ordered the Buffalo Pasta, which was the lone bright spot in the evening. Apparently it IS true that enough butter and cheese can make anything palatable. Service was not any better than the food quality. Our waitress was slow to take our order, spoke to us about ten decibels louder than needed, was forgetful, and may or may not have been drunk. I can't blame her, the Daven Haven experience made me want to drink too. :-) PS-- Experience staying in the cabins was not much better-- albeit clean, the cabins were nothing special and the check-in staff was rude. read more

I was refused service inside the restaurant because I had my service dog with me (who was wearing his official ADA identification). I was instead asked to sit outside and eat on the edge of a fire pit. Very disappointed- especially because the owners dog walked through the restaurant frequently and off leash at that! When questioned about this being against ADA policy, Mr. Barnes said that he didn't care - it was his restaurant policy! read more

We made plans in advance to stay here at $175 per night. We tried to order dinner at 7pm and was REFUSED SERVICE because they had a party going on. They said because of the party, our order would take an hour and by that time they would be closed. We heard great things about the steak house but can't get service. Unbelievable. Never staying here again. read more

Our wedding group stayed at Daven Haven Cabins and all of our guests raved about how great the property was! The cabins came equipped with everything we could need and were nice and clean. There were several great areas where we could all hangout as a group, we especially enjoyed the bonfire area and horseshoe pit. Margo and Greg provided us with great customer service throughout. Greg even went above and beyond to help us figure out a last minute detail for our wedding! We planned our stay from out of state so we're not sure what to expect but Daven Haven exceeded our expectations! We cannot wait to come back! read more

Our waiter was insipid from the start. At the end of the meal, I told him it was the toughest piece of prime rib I had ever had in my life. The waiter's response was, "yeah, it was the last piece in the kitchen." When he brought us the final bill, he had charged us for a double baked potato that he told me came with the meal. When we asked him about it, all he said was "Sorry." IMHO that kind of service sucks. We spent over a hundred bucks, and we will never return. read more

I've had better tasting fast food. Both nights of the wedding, we had reservations for 13. Unfortunately they didn't staff accordingly, both nights it took over an hour to get our salads, 90 minutes to get cold food, and 2 hours later we would finally get our bill. Even after complaining the manager allowed the server to add gratuity. the food is mediocre, and the service leaves a lot to be desired. I would be more apt to give a higher rating if we hadn't had the same experience both nights we were staying in their cabins. The cabins are cheaply decorated, over priced, poorly cleaned, and have commercial grade carpeting. GO ELSEWHERE!!! read more

We showed up without reservations on a very busy night. We waited about 30 minutes and then we were seated. The waiter was nice but it took about 40 minutes to get our salad and another 20 for the streak. We ordered del Monaco but the cut must have been something else. It was too tough for me to chew and we complained. They took the price of the steak off the menu and apologized. Not sure if I would give it another try. Perhaps if it was not so busy we would have been better off. read more

We were there the same night as a wedding and it was obvious they were understaffed as a result. Service was slow even when we were the only ones on the patio and only got worse as the place filled up. The food was okay and down. In our party of six we ordered the spring roll appetizer which was okay. Entrees were crab cakes, prime rib, stuffed pepper, trout and burger. All were just mediocre and the burger was bland to the point of leaving it half uneaten. The real kicker was with our dessert. I had been warned by the waitress that the Kahlua cake was very rich and she was right. When I asked for a box, I couldn't believe it when she rolled her eyes at me. I have rarely felt so disrespected. We generally eat here once or twice in the summer when we go to shows at the theater nearby but I will encourage our group to find a new dinner spot after tonight's experience. read more

These folks couldn't be nicer! This was my second stay here this year (my only two visits!). The cabins are clean, affordable, & adorable. The staff is by far the kindest people I've had the pleasure of working with....especially Crystal! We just park in front of our cabin, and walk to town the entire time we stay there....super convenient location. Thanks again for a great stay! See you again soon.... read more

I've been coming to Grand Lake for 10 years but have not eaten at The Daven Haven until tonight. We read the reviews about the food being so so, but thought we'd try for ourselves. We ordered the Angus burger and the meat was burnt and over cooked on all three burgers, two of which were ordered medium-rare and one medium. The service was very friendly but unresponsive as we waited 15 minutes for someone to finally flag down to ask for beer. During our one hour dinner we were spoken to three times: order, food brought to us and check. Overall, I was very disappointed as I had thought this place would be good as it's a landmark in Grand Lake. I definitely recommend eating anywhere in town as there are plenty of other good options. read more

My husband and I had a quick overnight stay in Grand Lake (celebrating our anniversary). We have had less then great luck in the past finding really good food in our favorite little mountain town..so we decided to splurge a little on dinner at The Backstreet Steakhouse and hope for the best. We were not dissapointed!! Starting with the best little creations ever..Spinach, Artichoke and Goat Cheese Rangoons. So yummy, we could have eaten them all night. I had the Crispy Skin Ruby Red Trout. I am a bit of a fish snob and this was really, really good trout. The husband had the Lamb Top Sirloin, again amazing. Both meals were hot, cooked the way we wanted and served promptly for a busy Saturday night. Our server Joe was wonderful. He had a lot going on taking care of the large party on the patio, everyone in the bar area as well as bartending. Somehow he managed to make us feel like we were the only one's there, really great service. We will for sure be back!! read more

We had my daughter's wedding reception here the weekend of Sept. 20-22, 2013 and it was wonderful! The owner's and staff were fantastic to work with and welcomed us at the door. We all rented cabins and were very pleased with them......well stocked, plenty of kitchen supplies, and very clean. We had a fire place which we used the whole weekend. NIce!! The grounds are very spacious with tons of seating, fire rings, games for the guests, and a place for a bonfire which we used. They catered our rehearsal supper the first night and served it in a beautifully decorated outdoor patio area. Everyone loved the southern style food buffet: baked chicken, sweet potato fries, corn bread and honey butter, and seasoned carrots. The dessert was an amazing apple cobbler! We didn't have to do a thing but enjoy the good food! The next day was the wedding and they took care of the whole reception. The banquet room was decorated beautifully and the food was amazing! We had flank steak, herb seasoned trout, REAL mashed potatoes, green beans, and awesome rolls. I appreciated the full bar right in the banquet room too. The Barnes family was very attentive to all our needs! We had a problem with our vehicle the day we needed to leave and Greg helped us find a mechanic......not easy to do in the mountains! They even let us borrow their vehicle to take the elderly grandparents out to eat while we were stranded. Highly recommend this Lodge and Restaurant! We will be back! read more

ABSOLUTE WORST Restaurant meal we have ever been served. We had a party of 10 with reservations for 6PM. When we arrived, we were told we had to wait because they were not ready for us. The dining room appeared to be half full. 20 minutes later we were shown to our table. Drinks and Iced tea were ordered. Iced Tea came out about 5 minutes later - wine took about 10 minutes. The server came back and took our meal orders and we all knew we were in for a long wait since there was a disclaimer on the back of the menu stating if the dining room was full or near capacity, there would be a 45 minute wait. The server brought the salads to those who had them coming with their meal at the 30 minute mark. When we asked for bread or rolls, we were told that we had to order it and we would be charged for it. We declined for two reasons, first because the prices at the restaurant were rather high and secondly thinking that maybe the food would be arriving shortly. Dead wrong. The food arrived 90 (yes, ninety) minutes after we placed the order. Ridiculous. One couple was told that they ran out of the size steaks they ordered and had to order the next larger size. I ordered the Southern fried chicken breast along with the "Adult Macaroni and Cheese" . I was served a grilled chicken breast. When I reminded the server that I had ordered the fried chicken, she offered to get one for me but I declined, because I did not want to wait another 30 minutes or more for it to arrive. My brother-in-law had also been told that his steak cut was not available and they told him he could have the next larger cut if he wanted to wait. He ordered a filet, was told that they had fired the wrong steak and he said he would wait. When the plate arrived 10 minutes after everyone else had been served, the steak was a sirloin not a filet. My sister-in-law asked for sour cream 3 times and the server kept forgetting it. We finally flagged down another server who immediately brought it to the table. My chicken was cold and not fully cooked. I sent it back to the kitchen and she told me it would be removed from the bill. The macaroni and cheese was awful - a huge bowl of bowtie pasta (enough to feed a family of 4) with some melted cheese poured over some of the pasta. Tasteless. At that point, I stopped eating. My husband's steak was so tough, he couldn't chew it and left about half on the plate. He poured a glass of water from the carafe on the table and spit it out because it tasted like fish. Everyone at the table smelled the water and agreed that it smelled fishy. I flagged the manager (or owner, not sure which) and he denied that the water smelled bad. Denial. I was not offered a refill on my iced tea although others at the table said they had received a fill up. We sat at the table for about 30 minutes after we finished eating and my husband finally went to the server and asked for the bill. The server finally brought the bills over and said that the system had 'mixed up all the orders" and she had to re-enter them all. Our bill was incorrect; theyovercharged for the 2 glasses of wine my husband ordered and had not taken off the chicken as promised. It took almost 10 minutes for the server to bring back the corrected bill. As we were leaving, the server was delivering food to the table behind us. In a loud voice that most of the diners could hear, she announced to one person at the table that "Here is your delicious Italian Pasta" and to the gentleman sitting with her she said, " I noticed you were getting chubby around the middle so I have nothing for you". No one at that table thought it was funny. Is this how you treat your customers? Awful meal. Awful service. None of us will ever go back. I have to give a one star because otherwise, this review would not post. I would give minus 5 stars if it were possible. The owners need to work more with their staff instead of printing and hanging Do Not Touch signs all over their antique jukeboxes and Coke machines. read more

This was our third visit with Daven's Haven. We have stayed there twice in the past during the summer when we take our boat out to Granby. The cabins are always clean. There have been on occasion one or two things that could use some repair, but usually not an issue. There is not A/C in the cabins, but once the sun goes down it cools off pretty fast. If your in the cabin during the day your doing Colorado wrong :). This time we stayed during the winter for the winter festival in grand lake. The heat in the cabin worked great in the main room. The bedroom was soso. The bathroom had no heat so you had to leave the doors open a bit to warm it up. The cabin over all was clean with good furniture. It had a nice full size fridge and a modern electric stove. There was a single bed in the main room and a king size bed in the bedroom. Also a sofa couch in the main room. Do not expect to find a big screen TV. The things you would expect from a hotel room are not going to be here, it is a rustic style cabin. We ate at the diner our first night in. The food was amazing. The menu had some great selections and everything was cooked to perfection. Be careful, we left with a $250 restaurant bill after enjoying quite a few drinks, a bottle of wine for the mother in-law, three entree's and two appetizers. Several Entree's were between $20-$30 range. If you are trying to save money make sure to food shop before coming and fill up the fridge. The staff is always friendly, though you may have trouble finding them sometimes of the day. Check out is just find someone to hand the keys too. I have never been charged for room cleaning or any thing extra, though we leave clean. Most cabins allow you to park right in front of the cabin which is nice. In the summer the staff allowed me to leave my boat on the property during my stay. read more

Recently stayed at cabin 37. All staff-front desk and housekeeping-were friendly and welcoming.The cabin was beautiful! Decorated in mountain themes and so clean and comfortable. And had an excellent selection of reading material...I was tempted to take a couple of the books. The moose that wandered by and peered in the window during breakfast was the highlight of my South Dakota relatives' Colorado trip. Town is close but the cabin feels private and secluded. Will definitely be back. read more

I long ago gave up on Daven Haven. The prices are outrageous (who charges for bread?) and the food is just plain boring. The only zest to this place comes with exciting messes they make. One night I had a BURNED MATCH (smoking while cooking???) in my twice baked potato. Management did not care, our WAITRESS personally bought me dessert to apologize. Another time I had a raw (not undercooked, here folks), yes a raw porkchop on my plate under sauce. Again, no apology but they did grudgingly replace the meal. Moreover, the place has little to no character and no view but of the road. Skip it. read more

We had such a GREAT weekend! The accommodations were quaint, comfortable, clean and in a beautiful setting!

We had dinner at the restaurant, but did not stay at the lodge as we were only in town for the evening. The food was delicious and well-prepared. Service was also excellent. The best salad dressing I've tasted in a long time was their house dressing--a vinaigrette. Awesome! read more

Stayed in one of the cabins. Very homey. Wifi worked great, so watching Netflix in front of a fire at night was easy. The staff is super friendly and attentive. Just know that you might have to leave a voicemail in lieu of actually catching someone at the front desk. Planning on coming back in the future. read more

This was the worst restaurant I've been to in Grand Lake! Terrible service... Waited over an hour for our food, never came.. One waitress doesn't speak English... Really???? How do you take orders???? They lost our order.... Table of 12 came in and they got served before us! No!!!! Rude wait staff when I asked about our food... Go to Sagebrush instead... This restaurant sucks...simple order of a sandwich.... read more

We had dinner at the Backstreet Steakhouse our first night in Grand Lake. We sat outside on the patio. It was a windy evening, but they have these wood and plastic panels/walls that keep the wind at bay, but still let you feel like you are sitting outside with a view of the courtyard. Someone at this lodge has a green thumb, because all of the flowers were blooming and quite pretty. This added to the nice ambiance. Our server was very knowledgeable on the menu as well as the specials for the night. Everything we had was very tasty. Our server even went so far as to give us a tip for a sunset hike to Adams Falls. We both agree that we would eat here again. read more

Food was poorly prepared. Steaks over cooked/dry ( asked for med. rare) Waitress showed little interest in our complaints. Salad and water was good. We were a party of 4 and another couple sitting a table away from us so it definetly wasn't crowded, poor service and lousy food. We'll NEVER go back there. Don't plan your weddings there.....you'll be sooo sorry. read more

Dirty sheets cut our stay short We booked two nights in one of the cabins at Daven Haven, and our experience was good to start. However, when we went to bed things took a turn for the worse. The sheets in both beds were obviously not clean - the bed my wife and I slept in had dirt and pine needles in it and the kids bed had long black hair throughout. It was late so we decided to wait to address the situation in the morning. When I talked to the owner, he dismissed my complaints as untrue and made no attempt to rectify the situation. I then told him that we were not staying for the second night and we wanted a refund for the second night. My mistake was leaving before securing that refund. It has been two months since that stay and still no response from Daven Haven. I have talked to Sheila twice on the phone, and sent two emails that included pictures of the dirty sheets. We will never stay at this establishment again and I would definitely not recommend it to anyone else considering a cabin rental in Grand Lake. read more