HIGHLY recommend. First time in CO and we were looking for a "white Christmas" this year…read more Bringing two boys with us the house was more than enough for them to run and be....."boys." The house was slightly outdated, BUT super clean and not bad at all compared to other places I've stayed in. And truthfully I'd rather stay here than a hotel. It felt like a home away from home with incredible wildlife sightings. If you're looking for a home type of vibe while you're visiting Estes, this is the perfect place.

This was our second stay at Rams Horn. It's a nice 2/2 close to the Park entrance. We love it. The…read morestaff is happy and friendly. We tend to come off-season, so it's quiet, but that's how we like it. This time, we used the laundry (which was free), the gym, the clubhouse, and the hot tub. We were able to have a 90-year-old guest come up and stay a night. It was fairly easy for her to get in and out, and there was a bedroom on the main floor, which worked out pretty well. There were hand rails and about 8 stairs involved. Overall it was a great visit for all.

We stayed during the moderately-high season of fall color and the elk rut. It was a last-minute…read moredecision to do a day trip that turned into an overnight. CC was one of the few who still had vacancy. Now we know why. While I don't know what type of low-grade accommodations the high reviewers are accustomed to, as a very frequent traveler, I do know that this place does not deserve anything higher than 3 stars. Pros: very simple, homey old-timey cottages that hearken back to a 1940's grandma's house. Central location right outside one of RMNP's entrances. Nice touches with working fireplaces, 1 free bundle of firewood, variety of games and dvds to choose from, and fairly ample kitchenette offerings including a mini-stove, full sink and place settings. Restaurant choices across the street. Cons: this place is TIRED. Everything is run-down and dingey from the raggedy bedspreads to the broken kitchenette drawers, to the shower handle that fell off when we went to turn it on. Outside lawn chairs were moldy and crusty - uninviting. Curtains were dusty with gnats stuck to them. The children's mini-playground area - which could've otherwise been such a nice touch - was littered with dog poo and other debris from apparently months of neglect. If the rental charge were more appropriate for this low-level of accommodation, like $75-$100, I might give more stars. But $200? Uh no.

We stayed here a month or so ago but didn't get around to this review until now. This was our…read moresecond time staying here. The first time was 20 years ago and we loved it back then which is why we decided to go back. In the past I'd have given it 4 or even 5 stars. However.... Pros are the great location close to so many amenities such as restaurants and stores, very quaint appearance, dogs allowed, wood burning fireplace, parking right outside your unit's door, easy self check-in, and how quiet it is even though it's off a fairly busy street. This place has tons of potential. Cons are a general lack of maintenance including a broken bar in the sleeper sofa that didn't support any weight and collapsed, unusable very disgusting cooking pans, dirty oven, and a general lack of cleanliness. For example under the chair cushions were years of dust and a variety of objects like socks, loose change, hair ties, etc. Tons of dirt under the sofa and bed, the fireplace glass screen was so dirty you couldn't see the fire so we cleaned it ourselves, all the dishes were filthy, lots of loose hair in the bathroom, etc. You get the idea. Housekeeping leaves a lot to be desired. We love rustic but these cottages cross the line into decrepit compared to other places we've stayed. They are in need of some refurbishment and replacement of furniture and household items.

Stayed in the Ataloa (smallest 1/1 cabin but closest to the river). Booked for 3 nights and…read morereserved 3 months in advance. Small (dorm-style) fridge (for this particular unit) and very unreliable internet, but otherwise perfect. Very clean grounds, picturesque surroundings (though can't really see the peaks due to trees and surrounding hills). Close proximity to restaurants, downtown shopping and RMNP. Very responsive staff/management. Highly recommend.

My friends and I lived in the Idlewilde by the River, #14 Naughty Pine August, 2024. The stay cost…read moreus $523.07, which is not cheap. But The stay was terrible. Firstly, the air conditioning was not functioning and the second floor is extremely hot. Secondly, the supply of hot water in the shower was inadequate; after the third person used it, there was no hot water remaining. Lastly, I attempted to contact the on-site managers and the emergency hotline but there was no one pick up the phone. We had a really bad stay here. Manager Emily promised to gave us a refund but she never give me a reply and disappear. I am writing this review everywhere to help you avoid this place.

Awesome experience, the staff is amazing super friendly and helpful, The units are awesome has…read moreeverything you need and nice and up to date. Super clean and well maintained, beautiful property just minutes from downtown Estes and a few miles from Rocky Mountain Park entrance. When we visit this area this will be the only place my family will stay moving forward. Thanks for a great experience!!

I LOVED our stay at then Beaver Brook on the River. I gave it a 4 due to the following reasons: TV…read morehad poor sound and could barley hear even when turned all the way up, hot tub was not in service which bummed the granddaughters, and the chair in the living room needs to be change. There is a big hole between the seat and back cushion so had to stuff a pillow between the two. The beds and pillows are very comfortable. The gentleman in the office was friendly and welcoming. Our room was ready early and very welcoming upon arrival. Area is quiet and the grounds are very clean. Highly recommend these condos and will absolutely return. I was bummed because I thought our condo was on the river but we were on the opposite side. Next time I will call to make sure its on the river. Highly recommend Beaver Brook on the River!! You will not be disappointed.

We stayed in cabin 2. We had an amazing time!…read more The hosts were great. You can really tell that they cared about our wellbeing during our stay. The cabin was VERY clean. We will be booking again.

My husband and I celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary here, this past weekend in cabin #7. It…read morewas a beautiful location and the room was perfect. We loved having the kitchen and fridge to store some snacks. The owner sent us restaurant recommendations as well and helped us via text with our late check in. We really enjoyed having the hot tub in the room. The bed was super comfy and the linens and towels were plush and soft. I loved the heated towel rack next to hot tub so you were super warm getting out of the tub. Having a fire place was nice to fall asleep to. We will definitely be back, it was a wonderful staycation and had a really romantic weekend celebrating our anniversary. Thanks Mountain Shadows!!

Last year as a family we decided to skip the whole Christmas shebang and plan a dream family…read morevacation. Wow! I am so glad we did! It was the best decision ever! We all collectively arrived on Sunday and were greeted by the kindest, warmest staff, the most spectacular setting in a beautiful valley surrounded by the vast Rocky Mountains. This is truly an authentic old school dude ranch. Beautiful and quaint little log cabins scattered throughout the property to offer just enough privacy yet at the same time you felt like part of a small intimate village that left the rest of the world behind in the best way. Dinners are all served family style in the main dining hall, there are multiple community gathering areas to chat, watch the children play and run, watch the wranglers get the horses ready for the day and rest and relax before the next activity. The days start early with a full cooked to order breakfast then off to a trail ride (the wranglers tell some fantastic stories as well), fishing, white water rafting, hiking or even mountain biking. You are paired with your horse for the week and the staff goes to great lengths to make sure you are paired with the right horse. They have horses for EVERY skill level. (Beware -you WILL form a bond over horsey treats, nuzzles and head rubs and it will be really REALLY hard to say goodbye) There is entertainment in the evenings like campfires, music and a super fun variety show. The kids will also put on a really fun rodeo. There will be early morning breakfast rides, dinner rides and your heart will find a new love for the great outdoors, newfound friends who will now feel like family and the Fosha's and their incredible and dedicated staff -many of which have returned every summer for years (when asking one wrangler about her experience working at the ranch-she got tears in her eyes and expressed her love and sentiment for the Fosha's becoming a second family and how the ranch felt like home). The experience will leave you longing to return and (intelligently) booking your trip for the following year.

Last August, my family (2 grandparents, 1 daughter, 1 son-in-law, 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, and…read more1 more daughter - 8 in all) took the trip of a lifetime. We had planned it 2 years earlier, got thru the covid year and were able to go this year. A truly authentic dude ranch, surrounded by spectacular mountains, dotted with rustic private cabins barns, horse rings and trails, a pool, fishing pond, volley ball (kids loved!) There were programs for everyone, including my 2 year old grandson (riding and daycamp) and my daughter, the experience rider (English). Two trail rides un in the mountains were available daily. There were evening programs: sing-a-longs and wrangler talent night, etc.) The food was great, whether in the mess hall or outside at the chuck wagon. It was basic, plentiful and hearty. The staff, from the "wranglers" to the cooks, to the people who maintainer everything, were welcoming, and very good at what they do. The owners especially are very friendly, mixing in with everyone. We thought it was not expensive for what we received and heard there were other places that were much more glamorous and not as family friendly. I hope were get to go again, and we highly recommend it!

A group of friends stayed at Eagle Eye Ranch over New Years 2015. We had an amazing time. Staying…read moreat Eagle Eye Ranch was like going back in time with all the modern conveniences. The ranch is very close to Winter Park Ski Resort and an hour or so drive away from Vail. We skied both mountains over our four day stay at the ranch. Each day our group of friends returned from a long day of skiing to cook meals together and sit by the massive fire. There are also lots of other activities to do around the ranch like tubing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, etc... You can't go wrong staying at Eagle Eye Ranch!

We joined three others couples at Eagle Eye Ranch Sept. 5-12, 2018 and had a wonderful time. The…read moreranch house is 100 years old this year, and yes, it is rustic (meaning kept true to its period), but it was clean, comfortable, had everything we could possibly need. The kitchen was completely stocked with everything needed for meal prep and serving, a large butcher block table in the kitchen made meal prep so easy and everyone could sit around visiting while preparing meals or eating breakfast. A comfy dining room with fireplace made our evening meals warm and relaxing. A huge fireplace in the living room welcomed us every time we entered the house, and we all loved sitting in there and reading, visiting, napping and watching football on the big screen TV. There are games and movies available. Plenty of split wood for the fireplaces is stacked on the porch. The bedrooms are small, but clean and comfortable, and since we were not interested in sitting in the bedrooms, they were not an issue to us. There is a fantastic big sauna on the third floor which we took full advantage of before bed most nights. Outdoors, a huge porch with rocking chairs welcomed us and a lot of good conversation occurred out there while watching the wildlife and listening to the aspen leaves blowing in the wind. They were changing colors and were beautiful. The house sits on a high hill overlooking a valley, and the river and train track are about a half mile away. Yes, we could hear the train in the distance, but it was no problem for us. A huge butane fireplace and comfortable chairs was another outdoor area we took full advantage of. A large bbq is around the corner on the porch and the guys grilled several evenings. There were NO BATS or any other critters in the house. The caretakers do live nearby, but other than warmly welcoming us the first day, the only interaction with them was instigated by us. The husband is an accountant in Granby, but the wife is home and they have two small children who were never seen outdoors and never invaded our privacy. Their 1 dog goes to work with the husband, and was in their house otherwise. Most of our time was spent at the ranch and we walked to the main highway several times which is a mile round trip. The river offered beautiful photo ops. Several day trips included, Grand Lakes, Estes Park, Winter Park and Silver Creek Ski area which are all nearby. Granby has a nice grocery store. My personal opinion is that the person who wrote such a negative review was expecting a very modern home, not a 100 year old piece of history. For us, it was just what we wanted and expected and gave us a chance to spend quality time with friends from Texas, California and Arizona. We hope to return again.

Tim was an incredibly gracious host! He was a wealth of information on everything from dogs, to…read moredining, to the best flies for fishing local waters. Our room was cozy and quiet. We especially enjoyed the camping area for a glass of wine and snacks by the river. There was the nightly excitement of half a dozen bull elk that apparently live in the neighbourhood. I also caught fish mere feet from our room!

My husband and I loved staying at Ponderosa Lodge in Estes Park. The rooms are cozy, clean, and…read moresurrounded by nature. The sound of the river right outside creates the most peaceful atmosphere. We loved relaxing on the patio right next to the river. The staff is welcoming and goes above and beyond to make your stay special. I can't wait to come back!