Independent, Walden, Colorado

"This is an older property but it’s in fantastic shape. The rooms are evocative of old-style timber lodges, not sleek or super modern but absolutely clean, comfortable and certainly charming. My wife and I stayed in Estes for a couple of days to pick our son up from camp and we would certainly return here next time we need to do so. The location is also perfect — close enough to downtown Estes without being in the hustle and bustle of all the tourists."

"We ended up staying here on two nonconsecutive nights, because the fires changed our plans. We appreciated how nice the rooms looked; they were clean and not shabby. Two bedrooms and two baths were perfect, since we had a friend with us. I also liked that we were across the street from Safeway and dining options were nearby. It was an all-around great experience!"