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October 2024 by John Twyman
This place is so special. It's really hard to describe it and give it the justice it deserves. From the second you walk and you are so warmly greeted that you are instantly part of Juanita's family. The lodge is old school cool in every possible way. Each room is very unique and transports you back to a simpler time.. If this is an experience you are craving, then there's none better.
The lodge feels like you are in the old west. There's fireplaces and wood stoves everywhere, big leather chairs and sofas. Its purpose is to take you off the grid and explore the grounds, listen to stories from Juanita about breaking Wild Mustangs and meeting other folks who are passing through. After longs days of hiking there's nothing better than cozy cabin. And, of course, the breakfast!. These folks can throw down on some eggs! I would climb the Estes Cone barefoot for another one of her Apple dumplings. You owe it to yourself to experience this rare level of peace and tranquility. I was truly a little sad when I had to leave on Friday morning. Thank you so much to Juanita and Cody.
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May 2024 by Bill Haag
dont go by what I say , you have.to see it for yourself to enjoy
Rooms: great
Nearby activities: your in the mtns there's to much to do
Safety: depends on what you call safety
Walkability: you can walk anywhere depends on what and where you want to go
Food and drinks: your choice
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October 2023 by Robert Russom
Great quiet weekend, perfect no cell phone service.
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October 2023 by Jeff Sheffel
Rooms: Rustic and squeaky.
Nearby activities: Somewhat remote, maybe 2 restaurants. Good nature walking.
Food and drinks: The included breakfast cooked by the hostess and staff was delicious.
Noteworthy details: The log cabin hotel main areas are filled with interesting old west knick knacks to see and touch.
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October 2023 by Michael Tomas
Juanita & Cody great hosts.
Lodge is warm, gorgeous, everything you'd need and more. Bed comfy, quiet.
I'm gonna hate to leave.
Noteworthy details: Nostalgic setting all around.
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October 2022 by Dee Hancock
Bill and Juanita are extraordinary. Loved listening to their stories of rescued wild mustangs and the family style breakfast are a treat.
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October 2022 by Lou O.
We stayed two nights here as part of a hiking trip organized by Footpaths of the World. It was a unique and positive experience thanks to the hospitality and cooking abilities of Juanita and her husband. Would recommend to anyone looking for something different from a traditional lodge/hotel stay.
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September 2022 by coreyykk
TLDR: 110% recommend this place over any others nearby. Comfy, rustic, charming, cozy.We stayed for two nights. The house is quite a big one (3 floors!) with around 6 or so rooms on each of the upper 2. There’s a bathroom on every floor, although showers are only on the 2nd. Yes, they’re shared, but this wasn’t a problem at all for us on our stay. Our room (on the third) was cozy and well appointed with decorations and furnishings. There was also an entertaining and informational binder waiting for us on the bed. Loved the little humorous notes scattered around the house, like the peanut dispenser at the front desk/office.Bill and Juanita - props to the both of ya. Friendly, welcoming, sweet. Awesome in every way. And Reba, the house dog, is extremely cute. Do pet her. Cookies, coffee, tea, and hot cocoa were available at all times in the kitchen/dining area. Speaking of the kitchen, there was a separate guest kitchen with a shared fridge, microwave, water, and some other utensils, helpful for when we wanted a stay-in dinner. Breakfast was amazing. We only had it once (first morning we were on a time crunch and had to grab prepackaged breakfast), but it had many plates of various different foods (omelet and peach cobbler are must tries) and was all homemade. Absolutely delicious.Check out the horses across the street in your spare time. You could even get a chance to feed them. Or, lounge on a comfy sofa in the living room with a book from the collection. There’s even board games and puzzles.Overall, must recommend. Felt extremely welcome, safe, and comfortable throughout my stay. Come here ASAP!
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September 2022 by Dee Norris
Bill and Juanita are extraordinary. Loved listening to their stories of rescued wild mustangs and the family style breakfast are a treat.
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August 2022 by Marsha Unsell
Coming to lodge over past 12 years love it more each time. Great hiking in area for varied levels.
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August 2022 by SanneUR
Super nice breakfast. We felt welcome and enjoyed the hospitality of the B&B owners. All clean and very nice. We would love to come back one day. Situated very nice and in an ok driving distance from Estes Park, Boulder and Nederland. The nature is just fantastic and so is the dark sky at night.
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July 2022 by joansJ7503TL
Charmingly rustic? and well maintained. Breakfast was different each Morning …and good! Less than 25 minutes to entrance to Rocky Mountain NP. Host and hostess available and knowledgeable. We were extremely happy our two nights there. No tv, but Wi-Fi, no a/c open the window? 3 generations all happy!
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June 2022 by Barbara V.
5 star experience in a rustic lodge. Yes, the floors are creaky and the bathrooms are pretty small but that's all part of the experience. Beautiful log interior; meeting room available. Grab a freshly baked cookie when you check in! Be on time to family style breakfasts with something to please everyone. It's not just a good home-cooked meal, but a great time to get acquainted with the hosts/owners, Bill and Juanita. They have great stories to share! Give an ear-scratching to much loved and well behaved Reba the Lodge Dog and play tug-of-war with her rope. Follow Juanita out to feed the horses for a fun experience and interesting stories. Catch Bill in a quiet moment for some great horse tales too. Relax and watch a movie in the evening, enjoy a good puzzle or book, or soak in the scenery and mountain air in the back yard or on the balcony while watching hummingbird antics. Our actual home may be across the plains, but Bill and Juanita make us feel at home here. This is a great location just a short distance from the more tourist-filled Estes Park, with easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park locations. (Pics from Spring Break 2022 visit)
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June 2022 by Lou Oriondo
We stayed two nights here as part of a hiking trip organized by Footpaths of the World. It was a unique and positive experience thanks to the hospitality and cooking abilities of Juanita and her husband. Would recommend to anyone looking for something different from a traditional lodge/hotel stay.
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June 2022 by Pmcdaniel71
We usually try to stay at large name brand hotels, but so glad we ventured out of our normal comfort zone. The rooms were very clean, the host and hostess went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied, and the breakfast was wonderful. We highly suggest this place - you won’t be disappointed.