Stay here if you're coming to Crested Butte! The hospitality was out of this world and it truly…read morefelt like a home away from home. The rooms were clean & cozy and I cannot sing my praises enough about how sweet and kind all the staff is.

My Elk Mountain Lodge experience was exceptional! I lost an earring in my room when rushing to…read morechecking out and get to the airport. The earring has been in my family a very long time and I was so sad, as I thought it was a long-shot to ever get it back again. But I texted the staff, they said they'd already found it and they sent it back to me! I was thrilled and super grateful. All the staff members were warm and friendly, and the location is ideal for easy access to the best that Crested Butte has to offer in the summertime. I loved the delicious house-baked cookies every afternoon. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!

We stayed overnight during our roadtrip through Colorado and we absolutely LOVED the Bross Hotel…read more We were nicely greeted by the owners and were provided with lovely recommendations for things to do/places to eat in the area. Our room was on the top floor and was sooo cute and clean! The bed was super comfy and we loved that there was a ceiling fan. The room has AC and was very cool in the evening. The location is walking distance to anything in town. The breakfast the following morning was PERFECTION. We started with a local fruit salad and finished with homemade blueberry lemon meringue pancakes with bacon. The pancakes were so fluffy! We can't say enough good things about this place. Stay here a while. If we're ever back in the area we will definitely be back!

Lovely hotel rooms Comfortable beds…read moreClean, clean, clean Excellent breakfast!!!! Yum! Small and walkable town!

Stayed for one night in August to do some hiking and we needed a hotel that was pet friendly. Old…read moreTown Inn was the perfect blend of value, comfort and service. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was basic but comfortable and well kept. (They could upgrade the T.P. quality but maybe that's just me...) For a pricey town like Crested Butte, this place is a good value, and we would not hesitate to stay again! Also, nice supermarket directly behind the Inn for all your needs within easy walking distance.

Amazing staff!! Great area, reasonable pricing and good light breakfast. Would stay here again!read more

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.

Nicholas & Nancy are running a fine establishment! The 1st…read moregreat is the location. Hours outside of the city and nestled on a hefty acreage you find yourself in a peaceful beautiful QUIET setting, where you can unwind and recharge. I loved the outdoor back patio breakfast nook where I woke up each morning and spend hours alone listening the the trees sway in the wind enjoy this amazing setting. The 2nd great is the accommodations. Every square inch is clean, nicely decorated and newly restored. There is great thought is put into each room & it has a charming character. The 3rd great is the FOOD! We had the privilege of coming in on a rare evening where Nicholas cooked pasta bolognese from scratch! Paired with a red wine, it was VERY good!!! Breakfast each morning was gluten free, and so delicious including fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables from the garden! The 4th was the hospitality. I felt as I was the only one, and completely waited on a catered to. They care greatly about their guests, & it shows in their actions, down to having healthy snacks, grab and go items to eat and coffee and tea day or night. If you want to GET OUTTA TOWN, relax, and be on a lax schedule this is the place for you!! Can't wait to be back. **Also know readers, that my best friend compared this place to one of the best b&bs she stayed at months ago in Cape Town, South Africa. That should sum it up!!!!

In short, a wonderful and rejuvenating experience…read more  I needed a few days off to recharge and decided to visit Paonia, a beautiful small town on the western slope that is a throwback in time. Yet, it combines art, farm-to-table restaurants, organic farms, vineyards, a local brewery and traditional farming.  I started looking for accommodations around Paonia where I could rest and relax and be surrounded by nature. I found it in this beautiful modern farm stay bed and breakfast that came highly recommended. Not only is every part of the farm well cared for, doing yoga in the forested area is plain invigorating. Walking around the property I was surrounded by wonderful views, beautiful flower and food gardens,  and felt exactly how I wanted to feel, reconnected with nature in a very well cared for and modern bed and breakfast farm stay.    The proprietress was fabulous. From the moment I called, she was attentive and asked if I had special dietary needs, worked with me on my arrival time, and provided great hiking information for the local mountains. The space is impeccable, rooms are clean and modern. The gluten free breakfast was absolutely delicious and was served on the patio overlooking the gardens.  The space and the attentiveness allowed me to unplug from the daily grind, reconnect wth nature, and recharge. I returned home looking forward to the next time I will visit. I highly recommend Agape Farm and Retreat.

First, let me clear that there are limited hotel options in Crawford, CO. This lodge would be…read moredescribed as very rustic, but the owner, Wes I very accommodating. The rooms were clean and you cannot beat the amazing views off the balcony or the abundance of wildlife you'll see right outside. Wes asked us what time we wanted breakfast and we were treated to homemade pancakes, bacon, eggs and - of course - coffee. The building is old - built in the 1980's - and that means the floors are very creaky, and the stairs are a bit steep, but it was reasonably priced and we'd stay here again if/when we visited. It's located near a gas station and several restaurants in the downtown area. Overall, I'd say this lodge added to the experience of visiting the middle of nowhere in Colorado

Smith Fork Ranch is THE BEST family vacation. There is something for everyone. My husband fished,…read morethe girls took horse back rides and I went hiking and biking. The great children's counsellors make it so easy to fit everything in. The food is world class. The beds luxurious. All with the spectacular rustic scenery. A great mix. Would go back in a heart beat!

Our stay at SFRanch was a delight. Sophisticated rustic may seem like an oxymoron, but it has a…read morewonderful Old West feel... like the Western shows we watched on TV as a child. They "get" the kitsch of the concept, and some things are "ironic" but never cheap or without class. The staff couldn't be friendlier or more helpful. It's spotlessly clean and well-maintained. Every amenity, from sheets, to towels, to toiletries, are top notch, as would be expected for these prices. We love the chow house! The food is rustic, but excellent. The setting, near Needle Rock (search "Needle Rock Colorado" on Google Maps, and you'll see why it has its name) is charming with beautiful landscape. Be sure, while you're there, to visit the North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, less than 20 minutes from the Ranch. It is NOT to be missed.