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Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breck - just renewed license!

Family-friendly lodge in Hartsel

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Lodge of the Rockies LLC offers a mountain retreat with expansive views, surrounded by aspens, pines, and spruce. The 3,342 sq. ft lodge features four indoor gathering areas and two stone fireplaces. Skiers and snowboarders love the proximity to Breckenridge and Monarch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
Western Union Ranch of the Rockies, CO

What's nearby

  • ResortQuest Ski and Sport Keystone - 19 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 33 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 33 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Spinney Mountain State Park - 42 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 45 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Da Mike - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breck - just renewed license!

Family-friendly lodge by the lake
Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breck - just renewed license! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A bike on site, a foosball table, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a video library
  • Table tennis
Room features
All guestrooms at Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breck - just renewed license! feature perks such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and offices.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • 3 bathrooms with jetted tubs and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: Absolutely NO SMOKING in residence. $300 fee.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

If any member of your group is displaying any COVID-19 systems, please DO NOT proceed with checking-in. No disruptive parties permitted.
No disruptive parties permitted. Please contact owner for children ages below 3 years since property is at high altitude for review prior to arrival.
Pet fee of $59/stay applies to EACH PET (added on departure). Please see attached Rental Agreement for additional important House Rules and Policies.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Max (3) pets-$59 each. Dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Foldup castles, playstation, golf putting, foosbal

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO SMOKING in residence. $300 fee.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista Breckenridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breck - just renewed license! pet-friendly?

Yes, Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breck - just renewed license! allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breck - just renewed license!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breck - just renewed license!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breck - just renewed license! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly lodge is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from San Isabel National Forest and 10.6 mi (17 km) from ResortQuest Ski and Sport Keystone. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Spinney Mountain State Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breck - just renewed license! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property!

Beautiful cabin with a beautiful location. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Spacious yet cozy getaway in a beautiful location

Even though it's a good distance from any town - we found it easy to keep entertained at the house with the many amenities. The house was big enough for the entire family to enjoy time together and have space alone. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Week in Colorado

This place has everything we are looking for in a quiet Colorado vacation in August. During the day we hiked the trails, explored nearby towns, watched the wildlife (deer, pronghorn, birds). In the evenings we either ate in town or cooked in the well equipped kitchen. The night skies are so dark that we could even see the Milky Way. We plan be back again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful with lots of room.

Had a wonderful trip. This home was spacious and peaceful. This home was better stocked with kitchen ware and overall household supplies than any others we have stayed at before. Driveway not trailer friendly for large trailers. There is not a hot tub as advertised.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home!

We really enjoyed the home! We loved all the pictures and books! The property was great too! The kids loved all the rooms and places they could go. All around great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heartsel cabin getaway

Great cabin with lots of room. Great views from front porch. Everything the listing stated and more.Quiet neighborhood with excellent star gazing at night. Slightly farther to Buena Vista and other attractions but manageable. Road to cabin a little rough. Would stay here again as positives far exceed any negatives.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

As we were on our way home, I texted the owner that our family had a wonderful week in his beautiful lodge. We could not have asked for anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adeena L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Perfect location! Quiet and able to see lots of wildlife. House is HUGE perfect for a large family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Craig D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious but overwhelming with decor and furniture items

We booked at least 10 months in advance when listing said “sleeps 12”; and didn’t find out until 2 months prior to trip we had to drop from 11 guests down to 8 or less because of Colorado State Park regulation. Property owner was as helpful as he could be given the situation. We had to alter our plans a bit. The home is beautiful and HUGE; but also overwhelming with LOTS of decor and furniture. One thing 100% agreed upon by us all is of the multiple VRBO rentals we’ve stayed, this one felt as though it hadn’t been cleaned recently; and a bit cluttered. Maybe vacant for some time?? Would have felt a lot cleaner with much less decor and unused kitchen ware and other furniture everywhere. Wasn’t aware there would be trailer/campers right next door on an open property/camp site that were burning fires every night. I was under the impression this was a building/cabin property only area. Aren’t fires banned right now? That ended up an annoyance also with dogs chained up daily and barking at everything. Also, for such a huge rental home for up to 8 people, with just a 50 gallon water tank, and bathrooms with dual shower heads, after just one, maybe 2 showers, the hot water was gone. Great location otherwise. Not a far daily drive into Buena Vista for family shopping and fun. And also lots of activity sporting equipment for use in garage. Just not really a “fresh cut” lawn/yard in the mountains suitable for play. Plenty of room though for horseshoes, corn hole, or similar games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

This home was perfect for our large family. Very well stocked and great location!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

This home was amazing!! The location great as well. We brought our UTVs to do some trail riding in the mountains, and this location was perfect for that. The home was so clean and comfortable. With 2 little boys with us, it was nice to have all the extras to keep them occupied. Several hours were spent hitting the baseball in the yard. I started to realize what the meaning of the phrase "the silence is deafening " meant. It is so quiet there, I thought I was going deaf. Lol Looking forward to renting again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado 2022

Great quiet location, lots of wildlife to see in our own backyard! Beds were comfortable, all amenities were top of the line.Large home, perfect for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain sanctuary!

My family really enjoyed being in the LOTR! Gorgeous views everywhere. Lots of unadvertised amenities. Very spacious, but cozy. Well kept and clean, plenty of books/games/TV for snow days. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, spacious and convienent

Very nice place with lots of room and the kitchen had everything you could need. Great location to do day trips from to lots of Colorado's highlights.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

George E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!!

We had an awesome stay at this unbelievable home. Nicely decorated and plenty of room. The views were fantastic. Had fun playing horseshoes and foosball with the kids. Close to cool town Buena Vista and great trout fishing. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaushik N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay!!

We had a fantastic time at the VRBO. Perfect for a getaway. Amazing sceneries and skies!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as described.

Property just as promised. If your looking for a great place and location, you must check this rental out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd Year to Stay!

We keep going back, our family (ages 5 to adult) obviously love this property., feels like home! The property is somewhat remote and this is one of the many things we love about it. I might add it's very easy to get to, it.is just not close to town. Not a problem though, we just get what we need when in town! There is plenty of room to do what you like inside or out. Each evening the kids (and adults) loved the bicycles provided. The back deck and front porch are perfect places to relax and enjoy the amazing views. You'll never tire of the beautiful views in every direction. Thank you Chris we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Gorgeous house with beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

thomas s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lariat Loop

The house was awesome. Mr. Neilson has the house set up to be very user friendly. Everything is there except your food. The house is in near proximality (within an hour) to many great sites. Great fishing is nearby as well as the towns of Breckinridge and Frisco
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc M., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Away

Wonderful house / cabin in beautiful setting. Very quiet and peaceful surrounded by snow capped peaks. The house has everything you need plus many, many items to educate and entertain you about the area and the mountains! Christopher was a great host and we had an awesome time away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

We arrived shortly before a big snowstorm, so my husband was a bit worried about being snowed in. Myself, I just sat and watched the snow fall and loved it! We received over 8” of snow in two days! But the next morning, the roads were all cleared and we had no trouble getting out. There were several shovels for shoveling the driveway. With 9 of us there, we wondered if we’d be falling over each other or going stir crazy, but there was so much room for everyone! We cooked in the beautiful kitchen, played games, watched movies, and sat talking in front of the downstairs fireplace. I just can’t stop saying how beautiful it was!

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big, comfortable, secluded place for a great stay!

We took our 5 kids from Texas to LOTR for some fun in the snow. We had plenty of space to spread out and enjoyed all the fun décor. It really is secluded, which was nice to get away from everything, be able to let the kids go outside on the large property and run around in the snow, and once they got tired, they came inside and had fun on the foosball table, playing games, or just relaxing. If you want to get out and do other stuff, be ready to drive - we went out to eat one night, and it was a 30 min drive. But we really didn't need to go out that much as we brought food and the property had everything else we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Tine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house!

We had a great time. The house was just right for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

david b., Waller, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SUPER ROOMY

Party of eight and the house was really roomy everyone had their own space. Lots of things to do in the area within 30 minutes. Property was clean. We will be back during the summer.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020