Small cozy cabins. We love this area. In town house shopping and this was a perfect little place to…read morestay. They even gave us an extra heater because I got a little chilly. Cable and WiFi in our room. Nice and quiet. Owner is very friendly and nice. :-)

This was a wonderful place everything you need plus community room for cooking games and Amber and…read moreKyle drove out to find us when we had car trouble after we had checked out. We would absolutely stay there again.

I stayed here with Aspen school District on a camping trip and I can say it is the best thing I…read morecould've possibly done to start my school year. Laurie and Scott were both such kind souls and truly made it worth the stay. When I forgot a water bottle, they graciously offered me one provided water every single morning, and didn't mind 20 kids every morning playing music and cooking breakfast . They truly made this experience your own. They include wonderful things like goat walks, chickens, egg harvesting, and plenty of other things. It's a wonderful campsite run by two wonderful people and when in the Palo is area I would highly recommend it. Thank you for your hospitality I can't thank you for your kindness. I cant wait to brag to next years students about how great you are. -Noelani M Von Stocken

Our daughter and son-in-law had their wedding at Sage View Ranch this September. It was a…read morewonderful experience and Scott and Laurie were amazing hosts! The location is beautiful, the ambiance was lovely and SVR is a great place for a weekend party. Scott and Laurie really helped our kids create the wedding of their dreams!

This 4 day weekend will be our third stay here at the ranch. Each time we've stayed it has snowed,…read morewe're hoping for the same this weekend. The staff is outstanding! We needed a repair made in our cabin, it was completed within the hour of notifying the proprietor. This truly is a special one of a kind place.

Avalanche Ranch is one of my absolute favorite hot Springs in Colorado. They have cute little…read morewagons, tiny houses and cabins to stay in. They have 3 different pools and one wooden tub. The view from the hot springs over the mountains is just incredible. The whole estate is so beautiful and very family friendly. Make sure to book your accommodations at least half a year in advance in order to reserve your stay. The employees are very nice. They also have a fish pond and you can borrow for free fishing rods. They also have animals. There is just so much to explore. It's great for kids. Plus they don't really have wifi other than in the reception.

Let's be clear. This is the absolute best elk hunting experience I have ever been to…read more The lodge: Yes, these generous people open up their home for us to stay in. Their children are very respectful and I loved having them around. I stayed in a suite which was the absolute best accommodations I have ever stayed in. I had my own deck to watch the beautiful stars in the morning and my own bathroom with a shower you can fit ten people in and a tub to soak in after the long day of hunting. The food: They say on the website there is a five star chef. It is Jeremy's wife who cooks all the food and it was more than five star in my personal opinion. She noticed I loved fruit so every meal there was fruit for me. Which is above and beyond. The hunting experience : It was EXCEPTIONAL. The guides we had were very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we were seeing elk every single day. Jeremy (the owner) who is a true hunter, not just a "resort owner" was out every day glassing to find where the elk were at. He has 12 miles of land so where the elk were at, we were at. We had no issues going to the same "sweet spots" because that means that's where the elk are at. Overall, we will be coming back. They are an exceptional family with a beautiful lodge and amazing hunting ground. It is not a spot that elk will migrate through, it is a place that they stay because of all the abundant resources Jeremy has ensured the land will have for the animals. You won't find a better hunting resort to stay at!

My partner and I booked this Elk hunt based on input from Rolling Bones Outfitters, a third party…read moremediator. We were told that Crossing Creek's success rate was 100% for the 1st rifle season in 2017 and a high success rate overall. We booked the 1st rifle season for 2018. What we missed was 2017 was Crossing Creek's first year in business. The Lodge. The enormous beautiful hunting Lodge is not a Lodge; it's actually the owner's Home complete with 2 wonderful young boys. Surprise! All business is conducted at one wing of the Home where the kitchen and dining room are located. It is also the same wing in which the owners live. Starting at 4:30-5am when the hunters join for a quick snack while waiting for the Guides to arrive, who leave their diesel engines running just outside this wing, then business ends at midnight after dinner, countless cocktails and loud endless stores. I mention this because one of the owners rebuked me the second morning for making too much noise and waking one the boys. I believe this incident is the reason the owner two days later flew a drone mounted with high intensity LED lights that were shining inside my second story windows at 4am. It was HARASSMENT as well as childishness. Whatever the owner's reason was, it's no way to treat a paying customer. For the doubting Thomas's, there are no outside security lights. Certainly not one that is 10 feet away facing into a South facing window then moves to an East facing window then laterally passes the bathroom window in another room. I was harassed. I was totally blindsided and now doubt the owner's integrity. It was a childish and resentful attack. Entering the Lodge (Home) there is a small 6' long bench. Hunters lack sufficient space and storage for hunting gear and rifles. Hunting gear/clothing/boots lie about like any other man cave however this is a Home and you must be mindful of that. Five unchecked rifles were left lying around on the floor or leaning against one corner. I consider this a safety hazard for a Home or any Lodge especially one with children. A solution would be to build an outside heated changing and storage room. The Range. Sitting in the mud is an old saggy 6' folding table along with older chairs. In the field was a cardboard box with Sharpie circles for a target. I've used worse but at top dollar I expect better such as a concrete shooting table, chairs and official targets down range. Improvement is needed. The Guides. There were three Guides. A bonus since it was booked 2 hunters to 1 guide. Two of them were around 25+ y/o with extensive Elk hunting experience. The third, older, Guide had extensive hunting experience but not with Elk. All three lacked any years of experience as Guides and for sure it was one Guide's first year, first week even. It was also clear the Guides had one week of experience on the property. They had lots to learn at our expense. One Guide brought his girlfriend with him for an early afternoon hunt. One hundred percent of his time was focused on his girlfriend and he totally neglected the three hunters. We were not his priority. Later that cold night returning from the mountain top we loaded into an old Jeep Cherokee for the 4 mile bumpy ride home. One of the older hunters and my partner, 63, had to ride in the rear with the spare tire and hunting gear while the Guides girlfriend sat up front with the heater on full blast. We lost 1/2 a day of hunting and basically paid for the Guide to spend time with his girlfriend. The Hunting. There is 12 miles of property bordered by National Forest and BLM land. Of the 12 miles we only hunted in two small areas, the highest point of the property facing the Nat'l Forest and the lowest point facing BLM land. All the rest of the property was under development and not hunted. While the owner and Guides did work hard for our success only one of five hunters harvested an Elk or 20% success rate. The Guides were not allowed to cross the boundaries of the property. Had we shot an Elk in the Forest or BLM I was left with the impression we had to haul it out. That's what Guides get paid to do. The Food. While the website leads you to believe a 5 star chef is cooking your meals this was not the case for hunters, wedding only maybe. One of the owners and a Guides wife prepared the meals. They did an excellent job and the service was superb. Summary. We paid top dollar for this hunt. What we got was a bed in a fancy house, good food, an owner who wanted us to be successful and worked hard towards that end, inexperienced Guides experienced hunters, a property that is under development and not ready for prime time hunting and finally personal harassment. This place has great hunting potential. If you must go, go in 5 years.

This was our second favorite stay at the Red Barn Guest Ranch in New Castle Colorado. Just like our…read morefirst visit, we again experienced a beautiful stay surrounded by beauty and the tranquility that we needed. Our accommodation in the "Bridal Suite" was immaculate and so comfortable. Our hosts, Luis and Kristine, surprised us with a fresh organic breakfast every morning, along with piping hot coffee and tea. We relaxed and enjoyed walking the property and seeing the beautiful horses in their pasture. One morning wild turkeys ran past our door and I managed to get some great photos. The fall is stunning for great sunsets and aspen-glow. We will be back !

NEW OWNERSHIP We had originally reserved 4 nights at the Rio…read moreGrande B&B in Glenwood Springs, a place we stayed at for a weekend last December and just loved. Unfortunately, due to the nearby fires there was heavy smoke everywhere. The owners realized it would be unbearable to stay there and offered us a bridal suite at their recently purchased ranch which is 15 minutes away. After a few rural roads we came upon their place... OMG what a ranch! It was how one would imagine a ranch to be... white fenced sections, horses, wildlife, stables, lots of well-kept acreage with many large shady trees also many apple trees. A beautiful huge main house to one side, the bridal suite across the driveway very privately surrounded by beautiful lawns and trees with lots of shade. One of the family members took us on a tour around the 21 acres and as the ranch name suggests, they have a huge red barn along with stables, corrals, ponds, more B&B suites, just amazing! It had a perfect reception hall that opens to a vast lawn, this with a complete bar, bandstand; this is a perfect place for a wedding. The entire place was super clean and well kept. Our mornings were very relaxing... peacefully quiet but for the soothing soft breeze through the trees. Breakfast on our private patio was a treat and did I mention the delicious coffee? Luis and Kristine along with their wonderful family were so welcoming and are the warmest of hosts, one and all. We really enjoyed their company. This ranch is a perfect place for a wedding, family reunion, retreat or whatever! We look forward to coming back very soon. We loved it and you will too!

What an amazing place. Our group (30ppl) just spent 2 amazing days and nights with Kirsten, Sam,…read moreCooper, Heidi & Linus. We literally felt like we were staying with family!! The kindness, service and beautiful Lodge was top notch . I can't wait to visit again...thank you so very much for everything...especially all the puppy kisses Heidi

The view is amazing, and the lodge is classic. You add in the couple that runs it and you can't go…read morewrong. Our party went off with out a hitch. Price was reasonable too. 5 stars for sure.

Ummmm... Everyone who loves lux must come stay here!!!…read more Friendliest desk people greeted us. Big smiles and big hearts shining through. Cannot say enough about the pet amenities, the pictures of all the happy dogs say it all. And wonderful amenities for the 2 leggers too; on the Colorado Mesa University campus, rooftop restau', coffee shop with a variety of nice breakfast items and opens at 6am, they have patio rooms on the first floor, big open spaces, unfenced for playing ball with the 4 leggers, well appointed, cozy and clean rooms and MORE.

Amazing food and delightful staff! The atmosphere is beautiful. The banana foster and the salmon…read moreare the go to meal options.

This beautiful private ranch is only open to advance overnight or special event reservations. They…read morehave a wonderful executive chef on staff as well as seasonal visiting chefs who specialize in a variety of cuisines. The menus vary every time, but my favorite is anything with wild elk or the western style BBQ nights! Pair that with the full service bar or fabulous wines from CA, Australia & New Zealand (the ranch owners' vineyards), the incredible views from every location at the lodge, and the superb western hospitality of every single staff member...and you've got the perfect combination for one of the best meals you will ever experience. Anywhere. As an overnight guest you may even get a chance (weather permitting) to join a Jeep tour to their gazebo on the mountain. The views are absolutely epic, and they bring apps & drinks for you to enjoy while up there! It's a pricey experience, but worth every penny and minute. Just book it!

From the owner: Branded Rock Canyon is a private ranch retreat located on the western slope of the Colorado Rocky…read moreMountains. The ranch is just about an hour's drive east of Grand Junction and two hours west of world-famous ski resorts. BRC is an outdoor sportsman's paradise with a large variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, wing shooting, big game hunting, hiking, and hunting/long range shooting schools. We can also accommodate corporate group retreats.

I booked this hotel via Hotwire, who stated in my receipt that the hotel would choose an…read moreappropriate room for our party. When we arrived, the check-in woman said that Hotwire had allocated our room, which had a queen bed for three people, without a sofa bed. I said this wasn't appropriate for our group size, but her suggestion was that we call Hotwire and cancel the room. This just didn't make any sense. I asked if they could change our room, but she insisted this would be an upcharge of $50. Then I asked if there was a supervisor who could clear up this problem, although this woman also passed the buck to Hotwire. I assumed they must be full that night, but no, they weren't. They were just cheap, argumentative, and irrational. After haggling for way too long, the manager finally agreed to provide us a suitably-sized room, but "just this once." WTF? This was appalling customer service. I'll add that this is a dated Holiday Inn with run-down rooms and amenities, and without a working pool. (They didn't have any gluten free options at breakfast either, so why should we pay more to receive less?) Two stars for the serene view of the river, zero stars for the absolutely dreadful customer service.

The first room we were given was beyond filthy. The…read morecarpeting was disgusting, including numerous stains - didn't look like it had ever been cleaned. The furnishing and lamp shades were badly worn and/or torn and there appeared to be something smeared on the wall as you entered the room. When my husband checked at the front desk about getting another room, the clerk initially said there wasn't anything available. When my husband started got irritated and mentioned how nasty the room was with other hotel guests nearby, the clerk mysteriously was able to find another room. The second room was slightly better, but this place is WAY overpriced for the condition it's in!

Ice cream is very good. Young man working was very…read morefriendly. The design/decor is quaint, trendy "old fashioned" kind of deal. Prices a bit steep, even by modern standards. Not outrageous, but a tad high. Likewise, portions are a tad small. Overall, nice little small town business with good ice cream.

Excellent flavors, decent portions, friendly service, old timey vibe. So glad we have a place like…read morethis in Delta!