We had a great time at the Timber Lodge. There are tons of adorable little cabins and each of them have their own charm. We were looking for something different than your typical generic hotel and this was a fun alternative. There are outdoor areas for a fireplace along with a pool and playset. Everything seems to be well taken care of. Check in process was also smooth and we had no issues throughout our time there. I went with 4 stars just because the A-frame cabin we were in could be too small for larger adults (over six foot or 300 lbs). The size worked fine for the two of us. Also there were plenty of pictures online so we knew what we were getting into ahead of time. read more

The location is terrible, it never mentions you are sandwiched between to busy roads. No outdoor chairs for our unit. The quality of the actual cabins as well as the furnishings were worse than something you would buy at a dollar store, the ac was so iffy and the ac unit for the bedroom didn't even turn on. The refrigerator leaked and the floor was filthy. The beds were unstable, the pool was over chlorinated, and the ice machine was locked up. The rooms are way smaller than advertised. I wouldn't let my worse enemy stay at this place. Save your money and get a hotel room and save yourself from possible bed bugs. read more

First of all, all of the cabin descriptions are copied and pasted so they're all the same. There's no way to know what size beds are in them. I stayed in cabin 11 over the weekend. It's MUCH smaller than I expected and only had a full size bed. Was expecting a queen as we are two adults. It was tight. The bed is SUPER low to the floor. There are 2 small nightstands which are taken up with the lamps. Would be better served to mount lights on the wall. The only place to unpack your luggage is storage drawers under the bed. May as well leave in my luggage on the floor. There are no dressers and no closet. The bathroom has the smallest sink I've seen in my life. Washing your hands or face leaves the floor soaking wet. There is enough room for a small narrow shelf but nope. So there's nowhere to put toiletries either. The outlet in the bathroom didn't work, which is the only place with a (very) small useable mirror. I had to plug my hair dryer and straightener in in the kitchen and do my hair from afar. There is 1 mirror by the front door but it's mounted too high to be useable. It'd be helpful to have a full length mirror on the wall opposite of the door so someone could get ready while the other is in the bathroom. But there's no outlets anywhere over there so that wouldn't work either. The bedding was awful. Thin, rough sheet. Bottom sheet only which is weird because everyone's "body" is then touching the very thin comforter. We were cold and there's no extra linens so we put the towels over us to sleep and stay warm without turning the heat on (which we couldn't figure out and didn't want to roast in that tiny room either.) The pillows are literally PLASTIC. They make your face sweat and make so much noise when you shift around. Luckily I brought my hairdryer which I usually don't because there's not one provided. Thank goodness this was only for one night. It was horrible. Would not recommend at all. Not functional, definitely not for more than 1 night. Absolutely nothing good about this place. Yuck, yuck, yuck. read more

Horrible experience with staff, dirty rooms, the pool was empty, and it was very noisy from all the traffic. This place sits between the main road through town, and a very busy highway. The cabin is small, but cute and rustic, however, it wasn't clean. The bed sits on the floor, and there is no place to put our things. We had to leave our suitcases in the middle of the floor. It was so gross inside we went to the store and bought cleaning supplies to clean the bathroom before we could use it. No instructions on where to park so we parked in an open spot close to our cabin. We got yelled at that we were parked in the wrong spot. The numbers are dark bronze on dark brown wood and very dimly lit so when you pull in at night, you can't see the numbers. The female working there was so rude and insulted my daughter for not knowing where to park. She and I had words. I told them there are no instructions or signs as where to park and she didn't have to be mean, just ask her to move her car. Then some tweaker who looks like he's smokes his crack from a plastic spoon came up to us and started yelling at me. He wasn't there for the initial interaction and had no reason to attack us. And although I'm happy to see a business give second chances to Set Free Residents, I'm not comfortable with them having access to my stuff while I stay there. We had to take our valuables with us as there was no safe to lock them up. We would've left but they wouldn't refund us and the other places had no vacancy. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. read more

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Stayed for just one night but would have loved to stay longer, great location and very nice property, we stayed in the smaller A frame cabin and it was cozy and fun. read more

This is an adorable little place but if you want new this isn't for you. It is very clean but also dated. We didn't care that it was dated since it was clean however there were a few minor repairs such as dripping faucets and a couch that definitely needed replacing. We liked that it had a small kitchenette. We also loved that the cabin we got had two bathrooms. The location is good but some of the cabins back the highway. I can sleep through anything but the Highway occasionally woke my husband. We stayed four nights. The owners and staff were very nice and were fantastic when we had to unexpectedly leave a day early. Great place for someone on a vacation who wants to prepare their own meals on a stove pot. read more

Great cozy little spot for 4 people. The surrounding is beautiful and gated. The owners are so kind and generous. You are provided with a clean cabin, utensils, and A/C & Heat read more

While on our 10-day road trip, we found this quaint lodging through Yelp. The place itself is located on Colorado Avenue, which has no less than 30 motels and hotels all the way through Manitou Springs. It was difficult to choose from so many hotels but as we drove by this place, we thought we would take a chance and stay in a cabin. Also, because the rooms were reasonably cheap. We paid $95.00 per night. The place is owned and operated by a couple. They hire some young college students to keep the place clean. It is important to know that this place is very rustic, meaning it has minimal necessities. Each stand-alone structure has 2 rooms. The rooms are older, small, devoid of any modern amenities but clean and cozy. Some of the rooms have portable heaters. They have a couple of hair dryers to be shared with all. The pool area is like a Motel 6 pool. The towels are the size of a facial towel. On the plus side, there is a beautiful little river running in front of the cabins, a pool and Pine trees all around. The noise block all traffic noises so you feel like you are in a forest. The lodge is located close to businesses so you do not have to go far. Manitou Springs is about 10 minutes away. Each room has a front porch so you can hang out on a warm evening. NOTE: One advise, ask for the bigger room. The charge is about $10.00 more but you get a much bigger room. read more

9 hours... That's the amount of time my family spent at the Timber Lodge. We had reserved 2 cabins for 5 days, but checked out at 7:00 a.m. - after just one night - and sought shelter at a nearby hotel instead. I appreciate the professionalism and courtesy the reception person showed during check-out and cancellation. Kudos for that, but otherwise, I can't recommend the Timber Lodge to anyone that is looking for a clean or bug-free hotel room. The pictures on the website look much better than the reality. The dirty, run-down rooms were in bad shape. You didn't want to take off your shoes because of the floors and the bugs on them. Ick. Nobody felt comfortable. I fully admit that I've become a "city person" and that camping isn't my thing. For some people Timber Lodge may meet your expectations, but it was a unanimous fail for all 6 of my family. Better options (and worse options) are nearby at better or equal prices. My advice is to do some research to find a better option in Manitou Springs or Colorado Springs than Timber Lodge. read more

My husband and I found this little place while searching for somewhere on our vacation. We were pleasantly surprised to find this reasonably priced set of cabins outside of Manitou springs. This is a set of rustic small cabins. If you cannot handle roughing it this is not the place for you. Pros: The cabins are very small but very clean. The owners were extremely nice and helpful as was the lady who worked at the desk. The prices are extremely reasonable considering the prices all over Colorado Springs. There is a beautiful little river running in front of the cabins, a pool and Pine trees all around. Cons-you have to ask for a heater, a blow dryer, and they don't have many of each. The cabins are split into two parts, so if you have noisy neighbors you can hear everything they say and do. The towels are very very small like dishtowels. The hot water is shared with other cabins so it is possible to run out of hot water. I would recommend bringing your own towel and blow dryer. Overall this was a nice little place and helped make the trip more affordable. I would stay here again if in the area. read more

Not sure if this place has closed down but I've tried calling, leaving a message and no return call. I even drove by, hoping I could rent a cabin and the sign had no lighting. So I chose to find another place to stay. Sad as I was looking forward to staying in what appeared to be super cute cabins. If this place hasn't closed then they really need to either answer their phone OR return calls. read more

The staff is super friendly and even gave me a jump when Pike's peak killed my battery. Close to everything and convenient to the hwy. The cabins are an old motor court motel from the 50s and a little like roughing it. No modern amenities. There is a clean bed, cool air, tv, and chairs outside on the porch. We enjoyed the creek outside our door and the deer every morning. The shower might turn cold though if your neighbor flushes.... lol read more

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We preferred this place over the motels on the strip. The lodge property has many pretty trees. Cabins from the 50s are very instagram friendly. Looks rural but actually it's between two major roads and you can hear highway traffic sometimes. Also the wifi is great! You'll see deer. We slept really well. Quiet but small bed (double). Owners are very warm and kind. Towels do not fit around your body. They only give bar soap, no shampoo or lotion. Not so toddler friendly due to being right next to River (no fence) and deer poop on play ground. Drive or bike to town, too far to walk both ways. read more

Picnic area with grills and a vegetable garden. Large covered dining area. Pool, playground. I like the cabins on the creek. The A frames are small and cute looking on the outside. Somewhat "country grandma" on the inside. I was hoping for more of a log cabin look. Staff was very friendly, accommodating and helpful. They gave us an area map and told us about some great scenic drives. Prices are pretty good. read more

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I really liked the timber lodge. My girlfriend not so much The staff was super nice on check in and check out and the cabin was very reasonably priced at under 100$ a night. It was sort of tucked away and really felt like you were renting a cabin in the woods. There was a mexican joint right next to it and a river that soothed me to sleep. If you are into the whole camping thing definitely check it out. Cons - Security ... I really didnt feel safe there, the locks were sketchy and the door didnt really close. My girl didnt like it but I think she just wasn't used to " roughing it " , if you are looking for modern amenities then look elsewhere , I however really enjoyed it and would stay again. read more

Stood here for 2 nights. Really enjoyed cabin, it could use a little update, not much maybe new sheets! Would recommend it, we had a deer family walking around, great atmosphere. Nice Mexican restaurant next door. Gave 5 stars drove around in area, best little room for the money! read more

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Best Colorado experience yet. Cabins are clean and well kept. Perfect getaway. We felt like we were out in the wilderness with the clear creek outside of our cabin. Restaurants and stores are just minutes away. Woke up to a beautiful deer just feet from our door. Great family getaway. read more

We had a family reunion at Timber Lodge. The cabins were cozy and comfortable. Deer visited the grounds daily. A creek runs by the property with a nice babbling brook sound all day and all night. Our event was held in their pavilion with plenty of room for all activities. The lodge also catered and the food was delicious. The staff is very friendly and attentive to our needs. The road construction on Colorado Ave. caused traffic issues but not the fault of the lodge. Unfortunately, the pool was not available for the duration of our stay which prevented me from giving this a 5 star rating. Rates are very reasonable. We enjoyed our stay. I would definitely stay here again if I'm back in the area. read more

Staff was very friendly and the cabins were VERY clean and cozy. This strip is home to some unique motels, most of which are unclean and have rude staff (we walked in a few others before we settled on the Timber Lodge.) The Timber Lodge is set back from the road a bit, past a small stream, so I would recommend getting a cabin that has a porch facing the stream. There is still a sweet little cat that follows you around, but here's the most incredible part-- there is a family of deer that also shares the property. They'll eat raisins right out of your hand and hang out by the picnic tables most days/nights. We expected to just pass through and were happy to have a clean place to sleep, but instead got a really unique experience. read more

Decent cabins at a great price. The cabin has a kitchen, AC, and all the basics. The property has bbq pits, a pool, and a sweet little orange kitty that will follow you around all weekend. The location is okay... 5 minute drive to any of the following: garden of the gods, Manitou Springs, pikes peak trail head. The negative? Not much. I guess the front staff lady could be a little friendlier and the free coffee could be a bit stronger (but, its free, so I cant complain much). I recommend this place, most definitely, to those looking for a cheap, "woodsy", comfortable place. read more

Very nice, clean and cozy. Everyone was super nice. We spent 3 nights there and absolutely enjoyed our stay. The creek ran right outside our cabin. The location is minutes away from all of the major attractions in the area. I would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

My husband and I have stayed here twice over the last two years and found it to be a great landing place when we first come into this area. The cabins are older, aren't modern or anything fancy but they are clean. The owners have done a very good job of making you feel like you are secluded although you are between a main road and an interstate. They have an outdoor pool which is nice to relax by or cool off. They have complementary coffee by the main office in the morning's. So it definitely has a nice mom and pop feel. It is right across the creek from a Mexican restaurant which is very handy to walk over and have a nice dinner at the end of the day. Or it is very close to other restaurants and shopping. And from the back part of the resort you can see the beautiful red rocks. They have different sized cabins but I think on average you can get a small cabin for under hundred dollars a night. But we prefer a little bit larger one and it's worth the extra money to have the space. read more

This place was 'ok' ....cheap, less than $100 a night.. I liked the idea but this place fell short with a few things. The staff was really friendly and I liked that there was a river right there that you could hear.. super peaceful. The door was an issue when it wouldn't shut all the way... The room smelled musty and when I turned on the shower, the first 15 seconds was brown water. I get it may not have been used for a while, but that ruined it for me. read more

Old Route 66 mom and pop place. Older but very clean. It is a place where families eat their evening meal on the front porch. Our A frame had a water cooler which worked great and a small bathroom where I had to lean to pee standing up or shave. Sign says it may take the hot water a bit to get hot so plan showers around non peak times because several cabins on common hot water heater. Now most places that might upset me as a customer but here it is just part of the experience. As far as value for the price this place has to rate towards the top for value around Manito. I usually spend a couple of nights a year here and I will stay here again if I can get in. If you are one of those folks who look for things to complain about you probably won't like it. But it's vacation roll with the Colorado flow and take it in stride and you will enjoy this place read more

If you're looking for a rustic lodge feel, but still want to be close to all the attractions, this is the perfect spot. We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay. Cabin was clean, well stocked, and had everything we needed. The staff was super friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home. The kids enjoyed the outdoor heated pool. Cute little creek on site helps give it that wilderness feel. Excellent location within just a few miles of lots of attractions, including Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Miramont Castle, and Manitou Springs. Minimal number of cabins keeps it quaint and free from large crowds. We will definitely stay here the next time we are in Colorado Springs. read more

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Charming motel by a creek with a cabin theme. The front desk girl couldn't have been any nicer especially after checking out other motels in the area and treated extremely rudely and told they had no vacancies. Want to stay here again, we really liked the cute cabins and A- frame cabin rooms. read more

This is a delightful throw back to another era, a little oasis off a busy street. Yes, we had to pull in through construction, but as we crossed a rushing creek, we entered a quiet space with cute little cabins and very friendly and helpful staff. My daughter had fun panning for (fool's) gold in the creek while a deer and her fawns made the property their home. The open air Mexican restaurant across the creek made me feel like we were in another country. The pool was chilly but not laden with tons of chemicals, making for a refreshing swim. Not at all modernized or totally well-maintained, but who wants cookie cutter facilities at every stop? read more

I loved this campground. I moved to it from another lodge up the road and was happy I did. The reviewers who note it is rustic and has bugs are correct. It is a campground. There are bugs and squirrels and deer and - well, there is nature around you. Go to a hotel if you are trying to avoid the natural environment. But I enjoyed the peaceful setting, found the room clean though simple, and the staff very attentive. Free coffee wasn't out early enough for me in the morning but otherwise I loved it and will return. read more

We stayed here last week and it was our first trip to this area. My husband is a city boy and when we walked into our cabin I thought he was going to run away far far away. It is definitely more like camping than any hotels/ resorts he is used to. But after looking around the area this place looks better than others in the area and the location is great! Yes everything the other reviews say is true- good and bad. The place could use some major TLC but the couple that own it, the girl that works at front desk, and the maid -are all so so nice. We locked ourselves out at 10pm and she was sweet. And we didn't come here to sit inside cabin! The deer are like dogs running around. Enjoyed the free coffee in the mornings. The only real complaint we have is the linens. I saw other reviews mention this also but I thought they were just be too picky. I would not use them on my dogs. They were that bad. Very small bath towels and so rough it was like exfoliating to dry off. I wonder if the owners use these same towels? We did go buy toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex etc as none provided. We should have bought towels too. And we didn't use pool. We have pool at our house. We did go check out pool and we agree with others that no way is the pool heated as advertised. And I had rented bigger cabin with 2 bathrooms just for the bathtub because I love baths. Unfortunately bathtub finish was all chipped and pieces peeling loose so not something I wanted to sit and soak in. We had a great time overall but I hope the owners read the reviews and upgrade the linens. read more

Ok let me first admit that I'm not a cabin kind of girl. I prefer newer hotels. The cabins are clean but very old. The a/c units are very loud. There are nice porch areas at each cabin. The property is not secluded but in between two pretty busy streets. While we were there, there was massive construction on the front street. Certainly not the lodges fault but waking up to back-up beeping and jackhammers every morning wasn't pleasant. One of the main reasons we chose this place was the heated pool. It says on their site that it's heated to 82 degrees. It's not. Our children want to swim all the time and the pool was too cold for them to swim for very long. When I asked the office about the temperature of the pool I was told that they had done a temp check and it was 78 degrees. I doubt it was even that but still that is not 82 as stated on their site. I felt dismissed by the office staff. In addition, we told the office one day that housekeeping could skip our cabin (trying to be nice bc we had made our own beds and didn't need any towels, etc.) and was asked why we didn't want housekeeping coming in. What? I couldn't believe they would ask that. It felt confrontational and suspicious. In a hotel you can place the "do not disturb" on the door. read more

Just returned from 4 night stay and would highly recommend for anyone wanting to stay in a cabin at the base of Pike's Peak. Nothing fancy (I believe they were built in the 40's or 50's) - but not many hotels/motels can offer the experience of seeing newly born twin fawns, feed Mama deer an apple or sit on your own patio and visit with neighbors in the next cabin, . Owners and staff were extremely pleasant and friendly - air conditioners worked great as well as the furnace (yes, needed heat one morning)!! We went to Colorado to experience the mountains, tourist attractions, shopping at Manitou Springs and nature at its finest - Timber Lodge was the perfect location for all! read more

John and Cindy are wonderful hosts, great staff. Our refrigerator wasn't cooling well and John went out to Walmart and bought a new dorm fridge for our cabin. Luckily our fridge started working again. Cabins were clean, priced well. Kids enjoyed playing in the creek and feeding squirrels. Close to many local destinations, location is perfect, though traffic noise is noticeable on 24 Hwy. If you have back problems, the beds are hard. Futon and chairs could be updated, a little uncomfortable to sit. read more

My family and I stayed here for 4 nights this summer. We booked a duplex cabin with no kitchenettes but a microwave and a fridge, and only one full-size bed because it's cheaper. There was enough room to lay a full-size air mattress down on the floor for two of us to sleep on, and with it tilted against the wall during the day, the cabin was roomy enough for 4 of us to be in comfortably with 3 chairs in the room. The place was very clean and nice, smelled fine inside, and overall was just very pleasant to stay in. The microwave and fridge were very useful for when we wanted to stay in for dinner. The lodge was within minutes of lots of attractions we wanted to see, such as the Pike's Peak Cog Railway Station, Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon, Miramont Castle, etc. It's also within walking distance of historic Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City. The only cons were that the bathroom is quite small and cramped, and the WiFi is patchy and slow in places. Overall very pleasant place to stay, very pretty location with evergreens and a little creek. Would stay here again 110%. Oh and the ladies at the office were very nice. Lovely for under $100 a night. read more