Rocky Mountain Inn and Hostel
Located at the intersection of County Roads 72 and 725, the Rocky Mountain Inn and Hostel is near the Winter Park Ski Resort. The cabin offers both family and king-style private rooms along with dormitory rooms that can accommodate up to seven people, all of which can come with TV sets, DVD players, refrigerators, private bathrooms and walk-out patios. Private rooms include access to two kitchens, common areas and storage for skis and bicycles. Dorm rooms also include their own kitchens, dining areas and decks with barbecue grills. Free DVD movies, wireless Internet access and continental breakfasts are available, and the cabin is located along a shuttle route to the ski area and nearby shops.
Rocky Mountain Inn and Hostel
15 County Road 72
Winter Park, CO 80442
(866) 467-8351
therockymountaininn.com
Wild Horse Inn
Locate on County Road 83 just over a mile off of U.S. Highway 40, the Wild Horse Inn can be found about 5 miles outside of Winter Park and Fraser. Three guest cabins are available on-site. They come with king-size beds, kitchenettes, fireplaces, VCR/DVD players and covered porches. The Wild Horse also features lodge rooms with private bathrooms and balconies. Dogs are welcome, and wireless Internet, breakfasts and fireside dinners are provided. are provided. Winter activities in the area include skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and sleigh rides. Summer activities include mountain biking, horseback riding, music festivals and golf at the Pole Creek golf course.
Wild Horse Inn
PO Box 609
Fraser, CO 80442
(970) 726-0456
wildhorseinncolorado.com
Devil's Thumb Ranch
The Devil's Thumb ranch is located on County Road 83 about 5 miles north of Winter Park and Fraser. The available cabins range from small one-bedroom lofts to four-bedroom family style cabins, which can come with full kitchens and multiple bathrooms. Most of the cabins are dog-friendly. In addition, the Devil's Thumb includes two lodges--the nine-room Bunkhouse and the new Lodge that includes single rooms, multiroom suites, a cafe and pub, fitness center and theater. The Ranch Creek Spa offers eight treatment rooms, a yoga center and steam rooms. The Ranch House Restaurant & Saloon specializes in organic meats and other ingredients made from scratch.
Devil's Thumb Ranch
3530 County Road 83
Tabernash, CO 80478
(800) 933-4339
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