I attended a family wedding here and stayed for two days. While the property itself is beautiful,…read moreit is abysmally run. There is an absolutely ridiculous number of rules surrounding weddings and events here, to the point that they became intrusive rather than reasonable. We were refused permission to put stakes in the ground for a pavilion. The venue also required a specific bartending service that, in our experience, served noticeably watered-down drinks, refused to allow shots in an apparent effort to keep guests from getting drunk, and, frankly, made awful drinks on top of it. One of the final issues came at the end of the wedding. We were already forced to end the event at 10:00 PM, and less than fifteen minutes later, while several guests were still simply trying to arrange rides back to their hotels, the property owner was already harassing and pressuring them to leave. There is a difference between maintaining reasonable rules for your property and exercising an excessive degree of control over a wedding and its guests. Unfortunately, this consistently felt like the latter. Overall, it is a genuinely lovely location, but it is overshadowed by an absolutely tyrannical property owner who desperately needs to rein in her sense of control. Rather than simply being the person who provided the venue, her behavior became an unfortunate and lasting memory for several members of our family who attended the wedding. That should never be one of the things guests remember most about someone's wedding. It's clear her goal is clearly to make as much profit with the least amount of hassle or effort possible. Highly recommend going elsewhere for your wedding.

We had a fantastic stay at the Landing. Our family of 4 stayed in one of the cabins right by the…read moreriver. It was a perfect setup for us our room had a lovely view of the river you could listen to all night, our daughter was in the other upstairs bedroom and our teenage son had a fold out couch all to himself downstairs. He loved his own private space. The location was perfect for us. Close to the bear lake entrance where we did most of our hiking and then a quick easy drive into town for shops and dinner. Best part was sitting by the river in the evening. Highly recommend we would definitely stay again.

Excellent place!! Went here twice while we were in Colorado. Made friends with the bartenders and…read moremet the singers in the band. One was the owner. It has a beautiful view too!! Music was outstanding with Bernie and Mark.

I was visiting Estes Park, Colorado, and found this absolute gem of a restaurant! The atmosphere at…read moreSeven Keys is wonderful, but the food completely blew us away. The steak was unbelievably tender and juicy, the beef Wellington was phenomenal, and the cheesecake was out of this world. Excellent meal. Ella was our waitress and she was very nice .

We stayed in the twin sisters apartment recently. This 2 bedroom unit is spacious and was great for…read moremy parents, us, and our small baby. The unit had a full kitchen and a walk out table area. The owners were very friendly (as was their cute puppy). Breakfast was hearty and homemade each day. It's nice to be close to the park but also not in the traffic filled downtown area. Would definitely stay here again!

We stayed for two nights in the Romantic Rose Suite. It was fabulous. Chester and Lil are hosts of…read morethe highest standards in comfort and hospitality. My wife absolutely loved the bathroom and tub. The room was huge and the balcony view is breathtaking. Everything was very clean too. The breakfast is a top notch, hearty meal that cut no corners. It seems that Chester is a chef in addition to innkeeper and gracious host. It is clear that the innkeepers at Sonnenhof Lakewood Manor B&B know how to create a comfy and welcoming environment in addition to delicious breakfast and local knowledge. You can tell this is a labor of love for these two good folks and they love it. So if you are looking for a place to rest, relax and reset, check in to the Sonnenhoff Lakewood Manor B&B.

Stayed for three nights. Can't say enough about the location and the amazing view right outside…read moreyour door! The Fall River runs along the property and is beautiful. There are plenty of chairs to sit and watch the wildlife as the river turns by! Our room was a bit out dated but was very clean and it all the amenities you could want or need. The decor is a "lodgy" feel. I would stay again!

Great place to stay along the river. It's not fancy but that's not what we were looking for. The…read moreowner is amazing. So helpful. It's a great location. Really peaceful next to the waterfall. Very close to Rocky Mountain National Park.

I have mixed feelings about my stay at the Inn on Fall River. On the positive side, I thought the…read morelocation was lovely; being right along the creek is very peaceful, and I really enjoyed having an outdoor patio attached to my room. It's a beautiful setting, but several issues impacted my experience. First, I felt the advertising was a bit misleading. I saw a pool listed on Orbitz, but I discovered there isn't a pool anywhere on the property. Instead, there are two above-ground hot tubs. I went to the one on the second level, but I found climbing the narrow metal stairs with wet feet to be a bit dangerous. I also noticed that the rooms are slightly dated and showing their age. In my room, the curtain rod was actually falling out of the wall, which told me they need to keep up with better maintenance. You should also know there is no lobby or front desk here; I just received a code via text message and entered it to get into my room. While efficient, it felt a bit impersonal. My biggest complaint, however, was the construction noise. I didn't realize they are currently expanding the inn and building two new buildings on the same lot. Unfortunately, my room was right next to the construction site, and I had to deal with loud noise all morning. I think this place has a lot of potential once the upgrades are done, but between the maintenance issues and the noise, I didn't find it to be the relaxing getaway I was hoping for.

Absolutely recommend My partner made a reservation there…read morefor us for a surprise birthday trip, and I was very surprised. Close to downtown, beautiful nature sounds, easy to find, lovely room with a view to the river. We didn't really get any customer service experience since they give you a code for your door instead of a key card. Can't comment too much on that. The room was great, it had cups for water and coffee, plates, cutlery, a cutting board, and toaster, a fridge and well equipped for a short stay where you can bring your own snacks/food. Had a lovely time there.

Everything was great ! Wonderful location . Great staff... was for our anniversary - will def be…read moreback

Chad and the rest of the front staff is awesome! We got a room right by the river which is super…read morenice! Super close to downtown walking distance.

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.

Cozy, affordable Bed & Breakfast in a great location…read more Innkeepers Hans & Miriam run a lovely B & B just outside of the downtown in Estes Park. My wife and I stayed here when we vacationed in Colorado in June. We loved Colorado so much we moved there 5 months later! We stayed in an upstairs bedroom that was quaint and homey. The bed was comfortable enough and the room & bathroom were clean & ship-shape. Our hosts serve a group breakfast in the morning, and it was interesting to chat with the other guests. For the mornings that we planned to leave for Rocky Mountain National Park early, Miriam prepared a fortifying boxed breakfast ahead of time. The location was great as a jumping-off point for the Park, or for a stroll around downtown Estes. The only downside, and I don't really blame the owners (it is what it is), was that there was no air-conditioning. Normally at this elevation it wouldn't have been an issue, but it was an unseasonably warm week when we were there, getting up into the mid-90's during the day, and it took a long while to cool down. Hans & Miriam supplied us with a fan, which helped some. In hindsight, it kind of added to the charm, but at the time it was a bit uncomfortable. All in all, I would highly recommend The Quilt House for a cozy mountain getaway.

When you stay with Hans and Miriam at the Quilt House B&B, you feel like you are staying with your…read moresweet grandparents who will do anything to make you feel like you have come back home. It is cozy, friendly, welcoming, and definitely not trendy. If you want to be transported back to an imagined childhood with kind grandparents, this is the place for you. The Quilt House owners are Hans and Miriam Graetzer, who bought this home about 15 years ago and remodeled to be their retirement business. The lodging consists of three bedrooms, each with its own bath, on the second floor, along with a sitting room for guests. There is a cabin to the side as well. I only saw our room, which had two twin beds and a bath, and the sitting room, which you could reasonably call a Parlor, if you were old enough. The bathroom was small, but everything was spotless, and there was plenty of hot water. The Quilt House has nonsmoking, no alcohol, policies. If you want to come back to your room and have a glass of wine before bed, this is not the place for you. We had plenty of wine or beer with our dinners in town, so we didn't feel the need to get blotto before retiring for the night. The Graetzers provide a hearty, filling group breakfast at 8:00am. Everyone eats together. The food is delicious and simple, and all made by Miriam. She makes delicious nut breads and quiche. When we checked in, Hans asked if we had any dietary restrictions. We explained that we were vegetarians, and they were able to accommodate our dietary needs. Hans also asked if we preferred coffee or tea in the morning, and we were always served what we wanted. The one thing that might bother some folks is the religious practices, though some of you might appreciate it. The Graetzers are apparently devout Christians. Again, we felt like we were in Granddad's house, so we went along. Hans offered a blessing at breakfast on the first day, which, according to other guests who were regulars at the Quilt House, he typically does. The next day, he asked us to sing "God Bless America", and we did. Can't say I've ever done that before at breakfast. On our last morning, we were leaving at 6am, so Miriam packed us two breakfasts to go, which she left in the guest refrigerator in the parlor. There was enough food to feed six people. That was very sweet, and very much appreciated. Hans and Miriam have lived in Estes Park for almost 20 years. They are knowledgeable about the area and its attractions, and are very willing to answer any questions guests might have. There are books everywhere, and magazines, which guests are welcome to read. There are no televisions, no DVD players, no nothing of that sort. It's a quiet place. Again, if you need to watch ESPN or rent DVDs, this is not the place for you. The Quilt House is located on a side street that is only a five-minute walk from the Donut Haus, a good Italian restaurant, a local brewery, and a Chinese restaurant. Walk another 5 minutes, and you're in the heart of downtown Estes Park, with all sorts of restaurants and crappy shops that will appeal to any tourist. We enjoyed our stay at The Quilt House because we wanted simple, inexpensive, comfortable and convenient lodging. But we have simple needs. We got along just fine without TV, radio, Internet (no Wi-Fi here), and drinking alcohol before bedtime. We enjoyed talking with other guests at the breakfast table, and hanging out in the parlor, watching weather systems roll in from Rocky Mountain National Park. But if you need all the modern conveniences, and lots of special services and entertainment provided at your lodging, this may not be the place for you. For me and the sibling, it was just fine. We would stay again.