It's 10:33 at night and I'm trying to check in. There's a code on the door and I have no email with…read morea code or how to get in or what bed I'm assigned to in case someone smoking outside could let me in to get to. Sign site back at 3:30? 4:30? In the am? I was unaware I had to be here at a certain time in order to get the space I paid for. All phone numbers are the same and they ring to the desk in the photo. I cannot find another way in. Drove all the way to pay now double last minute out of pocket to stay elsewhere.

Fantastic experience! Comfortable, clean, quiet. Nancy and her team keep things warm, clean and…read moreinviting. Nice kitchen if you want to cook. Several dining options within a block or two. Bus to Vail right out front for $4

We booked the sleigh ride with dinner on Jan 1st. Venue is beautiful, food is good and service was…read moreexcellent! There wasn't enough snow for a sleigh ride, so it was a wagon ride instead. We still had a good time. Fireplace was burning so the atmosphere was cozy and the music was fun!

This was a magical experience! I wish we had snow for our sleigh ride dinner but the wagon ride…read morewith history was very cool. They decorated the inside of the cabin for Christmas and the campsite s'mores were all set up. The Buffett was delicious- the chili was the star of the show. Live music and beautiful big sky country. We had a wonderful time.

Yes, I do highly recommend this place. After driving on a dusty dirt road for nearly an hour,…read morecoming to this tucked away alpine spot certainly was a treat. While in Vail for a quick getaway for a short weekend, I found this on a whim. As lucky as I felt I also got to learn about their history that is ending soon come end of September 2026 due to the owners' difficulties in renewing their lease with Denver Water. This ranch is an event place, paddle boarding place, hiking paradise, wild animal watching, etc. all in one. Per the information I read, the current owners have operated it for the last 15 years. This is one of the iconic places when it comes the outdoorsy stuff you can do in Vail. I wanted to do the hike to the waterfall and yet as sooo. As I learned from one of the workers that it takes about 6 hours to complete the whole round trip journey, I regrettably forego the opportunity. "I guess I will come back to do it before the official closure of the business" was what I thought and yet that's roughly two months away. Will I make it then? I shall see.. As the drought continues to threaten the entire region, I felt that this area could also utilize some moisture. Fortunately however, some wild flowers as well as the whole lushness of the greenery were still intact (as of early July in 2026.) So if you want to enjoy this beautiful property before it's completely shut down for good, go here before September 27, 2026. There is still time.

Sometimes you need to get off the beaten path to find the most beautiful places this country has to…read moreoffer. Piney Ranch is just north of Vail, Colorado and truly heaven on earth. While the ride is extremely bumpy to get there, it is well worth it. The views along the way are wonderful, but once you enter the grounds you see a wonderful little camp with amazing views with many activities available. You can just sit and enjoy the scenery while enjoying a nice beverage and good food, or you can explore the area with a wonderful, well manicured and marked trail, lake for fishing and boating and breathtaking scenery for photography. If you have a long lens you may capture some great wildlife.. maybe even a moose on the far side of the lake. Piney Ranch hosts many weddings and some of the staff are residents at this great community. It took approximately an hour from Vail and I would not attempt to drive the bumpy road in the dark or rain. An SUV would be best, but we saw sedans making the trip. No camping available.

This is a very homey and cozy hostel in Leadville. It looks like a cute cabin from the outside. I…read moreloved the common area with plenty of comfortable places to sit, and the kitchen was very well stocked. I didn't really partake in the social atmosphere as I was very tired, and the people there seemed older. It is certainly not a young person party hostel. However, my friend I came with previously came a year ago and made good friends. The main issue that my friend and I felt made our stay uncomfortable was the restrooms. They don't have stall doors for the toilets. They just have a flimsy curtain that you can't secure in place, which was super awkward and made me feel on edge every time I was in there. Their showers also don't have doors, but that is more acceptable. We stayed in an 8-bed mixed dorm, and it was comfortable. I really liked how they have full-size vertical lockers with keys that you can use for storage. When we checked in, they said one of us had to be on the bottom bunk and one on the top. It worked out for us, but if there are other beds available it doesn't seem fair if both people have a preference for a bottom bunk just because you are friends. People in hostels are usually solo travelers anyways and need to share a bunk bed combo with a stranger.

This hostel is your quintessential hostel. It's actually a HUGE place, I'm impressed how many…read morepeople it can hold. It has a big kitchen, big living room, big lawn, and big den downstairs with TV/couches and a ping pong table. It's clean-ish, pretty much your standard hostel. The showers were a pleasant surprise - quite clean actually on the ladies' side so that was a huge relief! The beds were simple bunks in the room I was in, and I was top bunk. Low ceiling so I couldn't sit all the way up but I could most way; i was also right by a water pipe so I could hear water running every time someone showered etc, but I stilled crashed from exhaustion/Im a heavy-ish sleeper. The room was a bit warm; with the window open it was way too cold so it was a wee bit stuffy but again nothing too bad. I slept fine overall, it was pretty decent as far as a hostel experience goes. Overall - if you're coming in late and leaving early for like 1 night (which I was), this hostel will serve your needs fine! But it is restrictive in how much you can move around/put your stuff in shared rooms so bear that in mind. Parking also interesting -- you can park along the south-west fences surrounding the place but when I came at 9p on a sat, there were no spots. I briefly parking across the street on Alder (to the west), but the folks who own the home came out and informed me i couldn't stay but COULD park by the stop sign across the street on 7th (to the south). The hostel said it was fine too, and I parked there overnight and nothing bad happened (ie towing). Overall: this place is fine for a short stay as far as I'm concerned! But you get what you pay for.

Not sure how this place could ever get a bad review. Very accommodating hostel. We stayed for the…read moreweekend and appreciated the the peace of mind with the Platte River 10 feet away and cozy setting. This place reminds me of my travels in the alps where the hostels were extremely welcoming and give that homey feel. Thank you for allowing us to decompress at your place.

A wonderful place that defies description. It's part bed and breakfast and part guest house, a…read moreplace to gather with family, a place to go fishing for the day or ice skating on their private pond. We came upon Lynwood park when a blizzard blew us into Bailey. With no where else to stay on a Christmas Eve, they took us in. They treated us like family and gave us warm refuge for the evening. Bill and Lyn were warm, friendly and accommodating. A great place to stay with friends and family or host a wedding. They accommodate larger parties but if it's just the two of you, The Retreat just might be available for booking.

Cannot comment on lodging as I did not stay here, but this is a great place to hang out in after a…read morelong day in the slopes. Good food (obvi very (very) pricey) and a good vibe. Clean, public bathrooms are available here, too

This place is like stepping into a movie set. It is beyond picturesque and every area is insta…read moreworthy. I stayed with my family in their larger unit options and it was just fabulous. The staff was incredibly accommodating and the amenties made it that much better. From the pool to the gym to the amazing views--there really wasn't anything to complain about. The stay comes with a cost that really can't be ignored, but for a celebration, this place was worth it.

We had a great experience! Jim was super inviting. It was nice to get a break from the city and get…read more'off the grid' even if only for a few days. We played board games in the main lodge and rode horses on the property. I would give more than 5 stars if I could because I was so impressed with how clean the entire cabin was. I expected cob webs or something somewhere but it was spotless. It was also nice to have everything including a full kitchen and gas grill available for our use. There was even candy and microwave popcorn waiting for us in the cabin. We hope to return someday.

What a great place! Jim made us feel at home and we can't wait to go back. Wonderful biscuits and…read moregravy for breakfast!!! Thanks Jim

Great small hotel! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel and rooms were fully remodeled…read morelast year! Short 5 minute walk to Gondola 1. In the heart of vail village with all it has to offere just outside the door. Mountain or creek view rooms. Opening the patio door to hear the creek is wonderful!

We had a fantastic 5 day stay at the Sitzmark. The location is perfect, right in Vail Village near…read morethe International Bridge and Gore creek. The breakfast was delicious with fruit yogurt, fresh croissants and pastries from France. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly! Can't wait for a return trip!

Forget Disneyland, Tumbling River Ranch is "the happiest place on earth." Actually, "happy"…read moredoesn't do it justice -- TRR is a magical. We've done two trips to TRR with our extended family -- before we leave, we're already planning our next visit, and calling our friends to come as well. Why so great? Well, for one, Scott and Meghan make the experience frictionless. We arrived on Sunday and barely made a plan after that. Every night, they helped us plan our next day. Did we want to do a trail ride? Hike? Fish? Massage? Relax in our room? Whatever we wanted to do, every detail was planned. And our young kids went off on their own adventures with the incredible staff of wranglers and counselors. And the food. Oh, the food. On a typical vacation with family, every few hours I'm thinking about when and where we'll take the kids to eat. At TRR, they literally rang a breakfast/lunch/dinner bell, called everyone to a central hall, and served a delicious, family-style meal. And the nights all brought new adventures, from a cookout to a private concert to a "fancy dinner" for the grown ups (while the kids played capture the flag). On the last day, the whole ranch gathers for a rodeo, and we got to watch our normally timid kids jump headfirst into barrel rides and keyhole tricks... followed by a nighttime square dance I'll never forget. Our only complaint is the week flew by too fast. Thanks Meghan and Scott for a vacation we'll never forget. See you next time!

This is a wonderful, heartwarming vacation ranch. The activities were very organized, the ranch…read morehands were extremely friendly and the owners, Megan & Scott, were very involved. The ranch itself is beautiful! We slept with our cabin windows open to enjoy the fresh mountain air & the sound of the tumbling river! On our next visit, We would love to be able to bring our entire family with us.