We had a great time at The Barrel! It's a pet-friendly spot with a relaxed atmosphere and a huge…read moreselection of drinks. We sampled a beer flight with four beers and also ordered a margarita. One of the bartenders was fantastic. She took the time to ask what flavors I liked, recommended a different liquor for my margarita, and customized it to better match my taste. It turned out great, and I really appreciated the extra effort. The male bartender was friendly, but I was a little disappointed when I asked if they could make an espresso martini. He said they didn't have the ingredients, even though they had another coffee-based cocktail on the menu. It would have been nice if he had suggested a creative alternative using the cold brew or whatever they had available. Not a big deal, just a missed opportunity. They don't appear to serve food themselves, but there was a food truck parked outside when we visited, which was a nice bonus. Overall, we had a great experience. The atmosphere was fun, the drinks were good, it's dog-friendly, and we'd definitely stop by again the next time we're in Estes Park.

Dog friendly indoors! If you like to bring your fur baby on your travels you bring them in to the…read moreBarrel. They don't serve food, only drinks, so you're allowed to bring your pups in. There are normally several food trucks that surround the Barrel which gives you a lot of food choices. Inside reminds me of the old town bars with wooden tables and a floor that is covered with saw dust. You can bring your food inside and then imbibe on great selection of adult beverages they have to enjoy your food with. Dog water bowls are provided throughout the establishment if your pups thirsty add well. Fun place to stop and fill your tank!

We hosted our reception at Bristlecone, and were so happy with our choice! We planned our wedding…read morefrom Wisconsin, and Izzie was incredibly prompt at responding to all inquiries. She was very communicative and involved in the planning process. The space is very beautiful and perfect for 20-50 people in an intimate setting. The food was very good, and all of the staff were very sweet. They answered whatever questions we needed answered. It is a bit of a hands on venue, and you have to hire someone to set up your decor or get someone to help, but that was totally fine. We also did our own music and rented their speaker. Overall, the evening went very smoothly and I would recommend Bristlecone!

We had our wedding reception at the Bristlecone Inn and could not have been more pleased. Izzie was…read morea joy to work with as we planned our destination wedding and answered all of my questions. I especially appreciated that the venue, catering, lines, and tableware, were all under one roof! The only things I really needed to find for the meal were a cake and a bar service. The staff that were present during our reception were so helpful, kind, and all around wonderful. I couldn't have asked for better. We received so many compliments on the food and on the venue, overall. We had about 43 guests total, including us as the bride and groom, and it was the perfect, intimate size. We are so happy with our decision to have our reception at the Bristlecone Inn!

My husband and I held our wedding at Taharaa Mountain Lodge, and I only have amazing things to say…read moreabout the venue, the staff, and our overall experience! The lodge itself is unbelievable - it is luxurious yet homey at the same time, and makes for a wonderful mountain getaway for you and your guests. Vicky, the lodge manager, was so helpful with everything from accommodating for off-hours check-ins, any and all room needs, and of course, cooking delicious handmade breakfast every morning! Kathy, the event coordinator, was just awesome to work with. She truly made the wedding planning process easier and less stressful. She was communicative, detail oriented, and always willing to hop on a call or set up a meeting for wedding planning details. Her expertise in this field really came to light throughout our wedding planning process, and it was very much appreciated. The Twin Owls Steakhouse staff was professional and helpful, and the food is amazing! We got so many compliments on our wedding food Sandra, the owner, made my husband and I feel so comforted from the get go. It's clear that she cares deeply about her guests' experiences, and will do everything she can to make your stay, your event, or whatever it is exactly what you had imagined! Thank you, Taharaa Mountain Lodge, for making our dream wedding come true!

Fantastic hospitality! Great room with a beautiful view. Fresh and I mean fresh breakfast every…read moremorning with coffee! Common areas made me feel like I was at home. Price is fair for area. We will be back someday, I hope sooner than later. Thanks Vicky!!!! Pics are at lodge and in Town of Estes Park.

There is not a better recreation center in Estes. This place is great for the family to do water…read morefun in the lazy river or hot tub. It has an expansive swim lanes. The gym is bare minimum but everything you need to keep in shape. Stationary bikes are great. Pickle ball and basketball courts are available. Lastly, the help is friendly and helpful. Membership cost is low.

I am surprised that I have yet to write a review for the Estes Valley Community Center. During the…read moreCOVID pandemic, we visited often while I was working remotely because they had implemented appropriate measures early on. Today (June 2024), that's obviously is not an issue, but it meant a lot that they would work so hard to stay open during such a challenging time for community recreation centers. I have only spent time at the leisure pool, so I can't speak directly to the rest of the facilities. The leisure pool is excellent. Both the water and the pool deck are warm, which is a great feature for young ones. The family locker rooms are clean and there are 3 private shower rooms for young children. The leisure pool has a small slide for children under 4, water cannons, waterfall buckets, a lazy river, a water slide, and a hot tub. We have been able to visit both as guests of a local resident and as non-residents. Obviously the non-resident day pass is more expensive, but I would say it's reasonable, especially for a place where kids can easily spend 2-4 hours and get a nice warm shower.

Trying different places in Estes park, we were quite pleased to have found this one! Not on the…read morebeaten path, but close to great restaurants, a bit of a drive over the neighborhood dirt road. But comprised of many acres on a river and distinctive rooms make this a great place to visit. We stayed in the largest room with a jacuzzi for Friday and Saturday nights and really enjoyed the larger space. Next time we will likely try a room actually in the main building. Great breakfasts each day with recipes from the owner prepared by the local management team. From our perspective however a disappointment was they are apparently quite popular for wedding receptions that are smallish but otherwise fill the common area room. The disappointment was regular guests couldn't enjoy the real wood fireplace and many treats in the common room during the afternoon. And in the evening the staff went home and the fireplace was no longer lit. There were receptions Friday and Saturday. When you reserve you may want to check on the wedding situation if that is important to you.

Oh so pleased with this experience! Been to Estes more times than we can count and this stay will…read morenever be forgotten! We stayed here with another couple in early August. We each had our own suite/room. The rooms are very comfortable each room is uniquely decorated (pics don't do it justice) and has everything you need. Breakfast was nice and so was the service. Many special occasion guests there but didn't impact us at all. Would definitely return!

Stopped in after a difficult hike, we were famished…read more Husband had a burger I had the curried chicken salad sandwich. Added a New Zealand pilsner, too hoppy for me but I drank it just the same. Both lunch meals were great, loved the pub chips. Service was friendly and prompt.

As you can see from the photo the ham and potatoes were overcooked and very dry. I broke my tooth…read morebiting into the ham. The scrambled eggs and english Muffin were the only decent thing but needed salt and pepper. The service was good and everyone was very nice. The noise level was low. We were in town for a wedding and stumbled across this place while shopping. It's a no go for a 2nd try.

Della Terra was the perfect getaway for our wedding. Everything was a dream and it felt like we had…read morefallen into a fairytale in the best way. Everything went so smoothly and all the staff made everything so wonderful. This was our ideal venue, stunning views, great staff, excellent amenities, and stress-free! Emily was our day of coordinator and we have nothing but great things to say! she was so friendly, warm and took care of evertyhing and made the day run so smoothly :) Our stay at the venue is definitely one of the most luxurious places we have ever stayed. Everything exceeded our expectations

My (now) husband and I just got married at Della Terra last week and there are not enough words to…read moredescribe how amazing it was! From the moment we toured the venue to the wedding day everything was seamless. Our wedding day was genuinely the most magical, best day of our lives, and that is all thanks to the entire Della Terra team! I could not recommend Della Terra enough! and special shoutout to jessica for all of her help throughout the whole process.

We stayed in a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo with some friends recently in #157, down by the river…read more I'd give them a 4.5 if I could. Here's what I liked and didn't: Likes: nice location, pretty views, kitchen setup, separate bathrooms, washer/dryer, electric fireplace, view of river from balcony, wedding venue patio and view, self checkin, plenty of parking Dislikes: no restaurants on-site, low water pressure, water doesn't get hot enough, closer dumpsters

I went here to attend a wedding between two of my good friends, and it was such a beautiful…read morewedding! The balcony, where the ceremony was held, had just the most beautiful and breathtaking view of the mountains. Like I haven't seen the pictures yet, but I'm sure they looked beyond amazing behind the bride and groom! Plus the dinning hall was a great size, not too small or large. Overall I think this is a great venue!

We held another family reunion here to commemorate the one we had 20 years ago. I'm going to share…read moremy experience and both positive and negative in hopes it's helpful info for other families planning a similar event. BOOKING AND RESERVATION PROCESS: 2 stars My brother booked and placed a substantial deposit over 2 years ago on a large reunion cabin and the adjacent large cabin. As the event neared, we met virtually with camp hosts who informed us that they can't guarantee we get the cabins we reserved. They'll "try," they said, but can't guarantee we'll get those adjacent cabins. Our only theory is the Y reserves the right to bump outsiders should an esteemed member want what we reserved. It all started off on a wrong foot, and combined with the impossible act of reserving additional cabins or rooms on April 1, when reservations open to the general public, it started to feel risky and like we made a bad choice. To me, it seems a reasonable add-on to the reunion booking process to allow us to book additional cabins in advance so we can find rooms for all family. Within minutes at 8:00 am on April 1, small cabins and most lodge rooms were snagged up. They also said we couldn't access the cabins until after 6 pm on arrival day. That meant we had to figure out a way to keep all of our food we purchased chilled until we could put it in our cabin's refrigerator. As it turned out, we did get the cabins we reserved/requested AND they were ready far earlier than our 5 pm arrival time. Total experience? Nerve-wracking. CABINS/ACCOMMODATIONS - 2 stars I get it - lots of large groups use this place. All the more reason to maintain them in a manner that is safe & comfortable for all. We had two sofas, one of which was unusable and a number of small issues that were eventually addressed. THE GOOD/POSITIVE: So much for youngsters to do, but be prepared to spend a lot of time driving kids back and forth to each activity. My "sense" was kids got to try a few new things, like horseback riding and archery, for an add-on fee. Good hiking trails. Downtown Estes (and an additional amusement park), are a short drive away in downtown Estes. Snack shop and little store on campus. All in all, maybe it's my age getting the best of me but I didn't find the accommodations very comfortable- just the 2 aforementioned couches, 1 of which was broken. All other chairs are wooden. So there's a point, as an adult, when the beauty of the mountains starts to wear thin when you're not as comfortable as you'd like to be. Bottom line? Go into it prepared. Try out a smaller cabin before opting to book for a huge reunion to make sure it will fit your family's needs. I wish they were a bit more accommodating and generous with furniture, etc., in their lodging. If you like Rustic, you'll love it here.

Give yourself a day or two to acclimate to the 8,500 ft altitude. I promise you your first night…read moreof sleep will not give you any rest. The staff here is wonderful and there is even the Rustic Cafe inside the registration building to grab a quick bite all day. The YMCA backs up to Rocky Mountain National Park and the entire place is easy to navigate. If you want something out of the ordinary but in-line with history, check out the Lula W Dorsey museum which is also on campus and see all the history the Y has had to offer over the last 100+ years! This is a great place to unwind and really connect with nature. If you have ever heard of shrinyoku (forest bathing), this is a place to do it. Wildlife will hang around here at all times of the morning and later in the evening too. Most of all experience it all and make memories!