We had a wonderful time staying with Mike while skiing Cuchara. Our room was huge with two bedrooms…read moreand a full kitchen. We especially enjoyed the wide selection of VHS tapes and cozy decor. Mike was an outstanding host with world class breakfasts each morning, top tier hospitality, and fun conversations. It truly felt as if we were right at home and part of the Cuchara family. Mike is deeply involved in the comeback of Cuchara mountain ski area and its was fun to stay with somebody so passionate about the success of this mountain town. We can't wait to visit again!

This is EXACTLY the kind of place I hope to find when I'm looking for a vacation. I'm not much of…read morea "hotel" person. Mike's inn is perched on the banks of a rushing creek (and the lawn out back along the creek is pure paradise), and when you stay here, you feel welcome enough to feel like family, without all the social obligations that come with staying with family. Mike is a local legend, everyone knows him. He is the driving force behind the re-opening of the ski resort in Cuchara, and has been in the ski business his whole professional life. He is a gracious, kind host...quiet and reserved, but is happy to chat if you engage him. He's a SUPERB cook (and this is coming from a chef!), and his breakfasts are truly outstanding. The place is supremely dog friendly, with no extra charge for a pet. (A huge savings if you're staying a week.) Yes...this is an older home, converted to an inn. (Each suite has a full kitchen.) This is not The W. Don't come expecting that. We found our suite to be twice the size we expected, supremely comfy, and the price was spot-on for such a wonderful stay with breakfast every day, and an unlimited source of information about the area. Without question, we will be back!

We can't say enough positive things about our experience! The host is remarkable and the breakfast…read moreis truly amazing. We have enjoyed five wonderful evenings in this remarkable little town. We can't recommend this place strongly enough you would not be disappointed!

Shhhh... don't tell all your friends just the special ones about this gem. We to get away from the…read morehustle of the city and what better place to get away. We had a wonderful over night stay and soon to plan other getaways. Gaylene was wonderful and is an incredible host. Rooms were great and the views majestic.

3.5 Stars. Out in…read morethe small, but mighty town of Gulnare is the only restuarant in town called Spanish Peaks Inn. Don't expect a lavish dining experience, as the place pretty much looks like a small bingo hall. You also have to be more vocal about your needs, compared to bigger town living. The food was decent. I had the grilled chicken salad which looked to be fresh, save for a couple pieces of lettuce. The chicken was alright and a bit skimpy, but for $8 I'm not complaining. Jalapeño Poppers. Okay, so they would've been edible if the seeds were taken out, however they weren't so lots of water was consumed. They were fiery. Green Chile Smothered Burger. This baby was so big that it took up the entire plate. Great bang for your buck, but again not the best thing ever. All in all, friendly service with a decent meal before heading up the road. A few local diners even helped us with directions to Cordova Pass. Nice folks!

Pretty good burgers, great coffee. Not so good philly cheese steak but over all not bad for the…read moreonly place around! Very nice staff.

This beautiful inn is awesome... the rooms are impeccably decorated . It is a gem to find this…read moretucked away in Walsenburg . It is inviting , and joyful ! We fell in love with the proprietors- Donna and Rich . It is an amazing beautiful place to stay ! 5 stars ! Highly recommend!! we love it

I can't say enough good things about this place. Rich and Donna were very good hosts. And their…read moreaccommodations are really great. We only stayed one night, on our way to our home base for the rest of our motorcycle touring trip; however, we are very likely to return and use Pennington Place as home base for our next trip to the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The property is gated and passcode protected. It felt very safe and secure. We stayed in the Sevilla Marie room at Pennington Place (all of their rooms are named after Donna and Rich's parents, which I thought was a nice touch--and decorated in a way that honors the namesake. How cool is that?) Our room was very clean, the bathroom was stocked with shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion. The shower had good water pressure and our room had a small kitchenette. Had we stayed longer, we may have used that more, but for just overnight, we didn't really need it. And oh the bed--very, very comfortable. And the pillows were just right--not too puffy, not too thin. And right out the window is a beautiful view of Spanish Peaks. Donna asked what our evening plans were and we said we were going to go into town to have dinner. She had a recommendation for us and we told her we would try it. Without even being asked, she called La Plaza for us and asked if we needed a reservation. They said that would be safe and so she reserved us a table. Little did she know, it was our anniversary. And the food was great--we highly recommend it if you are staying in Walsenburg. We also were lucky enough to join two other couples for Donna's full breakfast the next morning. It was nice to sit around a table--so few of us do that these days--and visit with new friends over Donna's delicious food. She served a savory egg dish, garnished with avocado and salsa. She also provided a cinnamon sugar muffin and a fruit and yogurt parfait. We drank juice and water, but she also offered coffee--just no takers this morning. If you are coming to Colorado and passing through Walsenburg, this is a no-brainer. Stay here. And if you haven't ever considered Walsenburg as a peaceful, quiet, serene getaway....do yourself a favor and come meet Rich and Donna and see their beautiful location. The property has quite a story, but I've typed too much already. And besides, it's a better story coming from them! Go see them! And take some friends...Pennington Place would be a great place for a group of 6-8 people just wanting to get away from the rat race!

We were so blessed to find an opening for a month here while we were waiting for escrow to go…read morethrough. A wonderful retreat for anyone nestled in a resort type small town. Clean and well kept with a golf course a block away. Scenic views will blow your mind. All amenities are in walking distance. Family friendly recommend

We are so thankful to have come across this hidden gem. We had booked a stay in another town and to…read moresay it was scary is an understatement I search on yelp for other RV Parks and when I called La Veta Pines the owner answered the phone and even though it was late in the day on a holiday weekend her and her husband made a spot for us and were waiting to help once we arrived. They were available at every single question we had and helped us get all set up. The Park is so pretty and so clean. We will be back for sure!

Cuchara Vacation Rentals has beautiful cabins and homes to rent in the picturesque Cuchara Valley…read more We've been in several of their properties and they are always well-appointed and clean. The rental process is easy and efficient.

I'm finally home today after driving back to Texas, and I sure wish I wasn't! We enjoyed Aspen Leaf…read more6 and your hospitality! I was afraid mom and I wouldn't be able to make it this year because of my work schedule, but you were so flexible and helped us make it happen. Thank you so much, and I can't wait until we get to come again!

Fantastic little bed and breakfast. Extremely nice rooms, all three of them have plenty of room and…read morereally nice furnishings. Breakfast was tremendous and delicious with lots of food. Bill and Tracey are both fantastic people who are willing to talk and share stories about the area, but also know when to let everyone be. Just a beautiful view of the Spanish Peaks in the backyard.

Quiet, quaint, personal. I can't say enough about the…read morewonderful stay we had here. We needed to get away for the weekend and this spot fit the bill perfectly. TJ is a warm and generous host with some excellent culinary skills. We'll definitely be back!

We stopped by sammie's for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. To be honest, I had low hopes…read morebecause of the placement of it. (Right across from some RV looking homes) Fortunately the interior was much nicer and the food was great. We all had the pound burger and it was very delicious. The waitress was nice and the food came out quickly enough for an obviously home made, non-frozen burger and fries. Would come again. Only downside was the desert which we got to go and was disappointed. My dad had gone there when they made the pies fresh and good, which is not the case of the pies we ate.

Sammie's is your one stop place when staying in LaVeta. Great home-cooked food all cooked fresh to…read moreorder. Clean, warm and cozy hotel rooms, or if you are packing your RV, the park is clean and quiet. A huge bar with music, pool, cold beer, great drinks and of course a friendly staff. AAAA++++ in my book. Its not the Waldof Astoria, but come on folks, this is a nice country mountain town, with nice friendly folks and Sammie's is a great place to stop and stay a while.