We had the most wonderful weekend in Grand Lake staying here at Lupine Village. I'm honestly so…read moresurprised to see bad reviews, but I know sometimes things happen. We had a 5 star experience during our stay. It was quiet because some of the businesses had closed for the season and only half of the cabins were booked so I'm curious how things would be during the summer when it's busy. First off, Mike and Ali are great owners. You can tell they put a lot of love and care into this place. We stayed in the Angler cabin and it was SPOTLESS. I love the exposed wood and the furniture was all super comfy. Some of my main requirements for staying somewhere are safety, comfort, and cleanliness & they nailed it in every category. The amenities are a nice to have too. The location is great, just a short walk up from the main road with all the shops and restaurants and another block up from the lake. It's perfectly centralized and sits among other homes/cabins. The "village" is set up like a grid with all the cabins enclosed inside of a wooden gate and there's a super cute and cozy hangout pergola in the middle with a fire pit and cornhole boards. There's plenty of seating around the quaint property and each cabin comes with a picnic table, grill, and Adirondack chairs. The check-in process was easy-peasy and we were greeted with two complimentary Colorado beers in the fridge and a bottle of water. The cabin is equipped with everything you could possibly need - cooking tools and basic seasonings, coffee maker, towels, extra blankets, a dishwasher. The water pressure in the shower was great. There's a canteen on the property where you can rent movies, games, outdoor equipment, yoga mats, etc at no cost and there are also necessities for purchase. It's a touchless system which is nice. I can't say enough about how wonderful Lupine Village is and I can't wait to come back!

Warning.... notice reviews are from at least 5 and even 8 years ago -- from people with hardly any…read morereviews! Below is a real and honest review from a real traveler / yelper I say in the range: 3, 4, 5 start resorts, budget VRBOs, and even 1 star motels. Heck one of my favorite places is the Best Western in Winterpark built in the early 80s... it ain't the Ritz! But for $250-300 per night for a 1 bed room + kitchen in Grand Lake without any view, next to an alley... it should be a lot better than this place The good... Everything was clean. Appliances, fans, heaters, dishes, pots/pans, etc were all in good shape and worked properly. The OMG... 2 kids 2 adults... each take 4 to 5 minute showers. You guessed it! Most days only enough Hot water for 2 to 2.5 showers. Oddly, water pressure was good) but if you turn on the cold water, it was so cold you'd freeze, literally, even when the hot was on full blast. Yes owners are nice and attentive but our cabin is a hodge podge patchwork of broken, worn out, poorly installed DIY, and some just plain missing items (some cabinet doors) Kitchen floor sloped a LOT It was annoying every time you walked on the slanted floor. Sofa Bed sagged, 80% of it. The "solution" is in the photos. Yeah, hey... I get it, a $100 sofa set from Big Lots will do that... so leave those to the college kids and get a decent quality set for your full time rental! Kitchen counter was screwed together -- sitting on top of the free cabinets ok, not all cabinets 'need' doors I know, not a huge deal, but it was obvious these cabinets had them and were freebies since under the sink were two end cabinets, not a single sink cabinet and you removed the drawer and screwed the drawer front on... classy! Tile work in the tiny shower... stop, please... you are not good at that, and you tried to be fancy... wow, no - just no! Shower valves... nice job letting water get into the wall without handle covers over the tile... I'm assuming more freebies and didnt want to spend money so ... holes in the wall, no problem Bathroom Fan/Light... WOW, this is LOUD... it vibrated the entire room, not kidding. The only other light was above the sink and the switch was not in reach from the door, no matter how tall you are. made finding it at night difficult. They need to separate the light and the humidity fan to 2 separate switches... oh, and make it so the fan doesnt sound/feel like the space shuttle is lifting off Bedroom... bed was comfortable, no issues there. But the bed took up the entire room, literally... only about 20" of space on any side... and you could not even open up a carry on on the floor except at the foot of the bed... then you are stepping over your luggage constantly.

We stayed during the moderately-high season of fall color and the elk rut. It was a last-minute…read moredecision to do a day trip that turned into an overnight. CC was one of the few who still had vacancy. Now we know why. While I don't know what type of low-grade accommodations the high reviewers are accustomed to, as a very frequent traveler, I do know that this place does not deserve anything higher than 3 stars. Pros: very simple, homey old-timey cottages that hearken back to a 1940's grandma's house. Central location right outside one of RMNP's entrances. Nice touches with working fireplaces, 1 free bundle of firewood, variety of games and dvds to choose from, and fairly ample kitchenette offerings including a mini-stove, full sink and place settings. Restaurant choices across the street. Cons: this place is TIRED. Everything is run-down and dingey from the raggedy bedspreads to the broken kitchenette drawers, to the shower handle that fell off when we went to turn it on. Outside lawn chairs were moldy and crusty - uninviting. Curtains were dusty with gnats stuck to them. The children's mini-playground area - which could've otherwise been such a nice touch - was littered with dog poo and other debris from apparently months of neglect. If the rental charge were more appropriate for this low-level of accommodation, like $75-$100, I might give more stars. But $200? Uh no.

We stayed here a month or so ago but didn't get around to this review until now. This was our…read moresecond time staying here. The first time was 20 years ago and we loved it back then which is why we decided to go back. In the past I'd have given it 4 or even 5 stars. However.... Pros are the great location close to so many amenities such as restaurants and stores, very quaint appearance, dogs allowed, wood burning fireplace, parking right outside your unit's door, easy self check-in, and how quiet it is even though it's off a fairly busy street. This place has tons of potential. Cons are a general lack of maintenance including a broken bar in the sleeper sofa that didn't support any weight and collapsed, unusable very disgusting cooking pans, dirty oven, and a general lack of cleanliness. For example under the chair cushions were years of dust and a variety of objects like socks, loose change, hair ties, etc. Tons of dirt under the sofa and bed, the fireplace glass screen was so dirty you couldn't see the fire so we cleaned it ourselves, all the dishes were filthy, lots of loose hair in the bathroom, etc. You get the idea. Housekeeping leaves a lot to be desired. We love rustic but these cottages cross the line into decrepit compared to other places we've stayed. They are in need of some refurbishment and replacement of furniture and household items.

Beautiful place! Very clean, staff is super friendly and accommodating. Laundry, showers, rv and…read morecabin spots on river.

Beautiful, clean and friendly staff! Love it! Right on the river, just outside of town, east access…read moreto RMNP and town.

HIGHLY recommend. First time in CO and we were looking for a "white Christmas" this year…read more Bringing two boys with us the house was more than enough for them to run and be....."boys." The house was slightly outdated, BUT super clean and not bad at all compared to other places I've stayed in. And truthfully I'd rather stay here than a hotel. It felt like a home away from home with incredible wildlife sightings. If you're looking for a home type of vibe while you're visiting Estes, this is the perfect place.

This was our second stay at Rams Horn. It's a nice 2/2 close to the Park entrance. We love it. The…read morestaff is happy and friendly. We tend to come off-season, so it's quiet, but that's how we like it. This time, we used the laundry (which was free), the gym, the clubhouse, and the hot tub. We were able to have a 90-year-old guest come up and stay a night. It was fairly easy for her to get in and out, and there was a bedroom on the main floor, which worked out pretty well. There were hand rails and about 8 stairs involved. Overall it was a great visit for all.

We checked in with ease. We preferred a different campsite than we had originally and they worked…read morewith us to move to one we liked better. The bathrooms and showers (in the front) are so clean and well appointed. It shows they care. They even had granite countertops!! The roads are dirt/gravel but they are also well cared for, little dust, easy to walk and no major potholes. We loved seeing the horses every day and they were very happy to see us when we had carrots and apples to share. The WRR is close to the lake and town. Also a good location for exploring Granby, Fraser, Winter Park and more. The people that work there are all great. Pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. We will be back.

My family and I spent 5 nights here at the end of July for a family retreat event…read more GENERAL LOCATION: The ranch is in a great location nestled near the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park at approx. 8,000 ft in elevation. It's also a 5 minute drive to Grand Lake and horseback riding. The town is definitely on "mountain time" meaning they start shutting down when it gets slow, or just before nightfall. THE RANCH: The ranch in general does have a lot to offer and it appeared that it's mostly used for weddings. They have a basketball court, volleyball court, kids play area, petting area with various farm animals, indoor pool, workout area, kitchen area, gazebo, fishing stream, 2 bridges, yard games, s'mores fire pit, BBQ grills, and a ton of places for photo ops! There were also several cabins throughout the ranch of various sizes that could hold families of 4-5 in each cabin. I think there were close to 15 different cabins to stay in. PROS: We really liked being on the ranch and got to spend some great quality family time doing family events on the ranch. We fished, rode horses, played BB, cornhole, and a few other yard games. We also saw a large Moose and her baby grazing about 100m from our cabin. It's really common to see Moose in the area, but it was a special treat to see her with her baby. We also saw humming birds and tiny chipmunks around all cabins each day. CONS: For 2 days we became overwhelmed by mosquito's. It got so bad that they called in a local company to fog the area with repellent to help kill them. The fogging did help and significantly reduced the number of mosquito's in the area. The rooms, bedding, beds, bathrooms, and cabins in general are nothing to brag about. They are old, and in need of big updating. I tried not to let this cloud my judgement about the ranch as a whole because we were there to enjoy the outdoors but it would have been nice to come back to a nice room and shower at the end of the day. If their main focus is a wedding venue, I was expecting to be in a much nicer cabin, especially considering they cater to people on one of their most memorable days. The cell phone coverage in the area is very hit and miss. Overall, the family and I enjoyed our time here and made some great memories!!

On a trip to Grand Lake to celebrate my grandson's graduation, we chose this place as it's located…read morewithin walking distance of the theater. There is nothing else nice to say. I cannot even comment on a nice and friendly staff, as I never met anyone. I had to call on the phone to get passwords. The framed instructions, located upside down in a drawer, were outdated). To pay ($250 for one night), for a WiFi signal, dropping off every 90-seconds, and too weak to send a text message, then to find at 5;30am, there is no toilet paper, anywhere, when the roll runs dry, (if I was expected to bring my own, no one told me). I will not recommend. This is scaled-down lodging, at its worst. Finally, at 10:30pm, the cleaning staff is just then cleaning the room, next door with beating and banging, so a quiet sit on the outside bench was not possible, though I regret not swiping a roll of toilet paper. This place does not live up to its listings and advertisements, in any way. Disappointed, uncomfortable, and embarrassed to have to find toilet paper before anyone else is awake. If you are looking for amenities, look elsewhere. Must note: I live in a mountain town. I understand slow WiFi, but this was nearly non-existent, so stop listing it as an Amenity. Another negative memory to take home, from our once-in-a-lifetime trip to Grand Lake.

I had high hopes when I checked in, but it quickly went downhill from there. The management let a…read moregroup of drunk rednecks (who, apparently, they know from previous stays) take up several rooms, and party like idiots, yelling, hooting and hollering like idiots until 4am (I know the management was well aware of it but did nothing - I heard them in the parking lot the next morning talking about 'all of the complaints, and they also live on site.). Not a wink of sleep. The walls are paper thin, so unless you are hearing-impaired, don't plan on a good night sleep. The management/owners did not seem interested at all in hearing any complaints or feedback about it or rectify the situation, or offer amends. A simple apology would have gone a long ways with me - but even that didn't happen. The rooms are motel-6 basic, unless you count the pair of someone else's tighty-whitey underwear we found under the bed, and the discarded Peppermint Schnapps bottle in the closet when we checked in. That added some 'spice' to our lovely room.

Surrounding mountains are impressive and this lodging is a fantastic location!!…read more Comfortable room with all of the amenities and extras you expect! Thrilled with the room style and space for two! Friendly staff that gave us tips on hiking spots and restaurants. Close to Estes Park and an elevated stay for a weekend in the Rocky Mountains! Room 201 has magical views and it is on the second floor of the lodge not a separate cabin.

THIS WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! The Cabin was extraordinary and the scenery was everything I…read moreimagined!! Staff was friendly and helpful. Evetyrhing was where we could find it and it was just an amazing experience

My partner and I spent a weekend in Colorado and decided on Estes Park. She picked out the Misty…read moreMountain Lodge and it was a great spot! They have a beautiful fire table out front of the rooms, a cornhole set and most importantly a hot tub! The property management were very responsive and nice, you could walk everywhere in town, totally a beautiful quiet spot!

We really enjoyed our stay at Misty Mountain Lodge. The location was great, and the property had a…read morecozy mountain feel. One of our favorite amenities was the gas fire pits, where they offer complimentary s'mores every evening, which was a fun touch. Our biggest downside was that the rooms do not have air conditioning. We personally like sleeping with A/C, so this made the room a little warm at night. The bathroom was also quite small, but since we were only staying one night, it wasn't a big issue. One thing visitors should know is that this property is not pet-friendly. If you're traveling with a dog, you'll need to look elsewhere. Another thing we loved about Estes Park was the wildlife. We saw several elk casually walking through town! They're incredible to see, but it's important to remember they are wild animals, so be sure to keep your distance and admire them safely. Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend Misty Mountain Lodge if you're looking for a comfortable place with a charming mountain atmosphere.