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Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn

Travelers find downtown New Castle convenience with EV charging stations and RFTA bus stops just steps away from this comfortable retreat

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Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn offers a cozy downtown stay with cable TV, DVDs, and video games in a themed micro room. Private bathroom down the hall. Nearby Glenwood Springs and discounted Iron Mountain Hot Springs access make it ideal for exploring.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

New Castle is home to this hotel. Iron Mountain Hot Springs and Glenwood Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Glenwood Springs Recreation and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park are also worth visiting.
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New Castle, CO

What's nearby

  • New Castle Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Castle Chamber of Commerce - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Iron Mountain Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Glenwood Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - 15 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Glenwood Springs Station - 15 min drive
  • Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Black Dog Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Bear Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burning Mountain Pizza & Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪New Castle Coffee - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn

Property highlights
Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and a video library
Room features
All guestrooms at Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Outdoor lighting, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet time is from 10 p.m. till 8 a.m..

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a smoke detector
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn located?

Situated in New Castle, this hotel is steps from New Castle Town Hall and New Castle Chamber of Commerce. Lakota Canyon Golf Club and Colorado River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

zamir a.

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

Convenient and Cozy stay

Perfect for just my partner and I. Locaded near great river rafting and in a nice and friendly small town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janetta J.

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

Magical stay in Merlin's Bunkhouse

Tiny room, perfect for a small family. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie O.

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

Merlin’s

It was a good place for us to use for an overnight stop. Very nice and clean. The owners were very friendly and responsive with me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi B.

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

Ore House Inn-Merlins Bunkhouse

Communication from the time we made the reservation and throughout our stay was amazing. Corri and John were amazing at making sure we were happy with our stay. The check in process was easy and the property was always clean. The housekeepers were so friendly and did a great job day to day. Merlins Bunkhouse is small as they have listed BUT it was perfect for 2 best friends just getting away. The bathroom is right next to the room but you have a key. It really is easy peasy. The room did get hot if you didnt run the a/c in there BUT you dont have to run it all the time. It cools quick. We will be back and cant wait to explorer the other rooms they offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, quiet property on charming main street. Great, affordable alternative to hotels if visiting Glenwood Springs or the Roaring Fork valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! Perfect little resting place for exploring an area where you are meant to focus on the outdoors. It has everything you need and nothing you don't. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

K M.

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

Micro room for a micro stay

Very small, but perfect for what I needed. Just a place to lay my head.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

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

Birthday getaway

Merlins Bunkhouse was the perfect room for a little getaway. the old school video games were a nice surprise. would 10 out of 10 recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

Nice stay

Merlin bunkhouse is quite small but perfect for a solo traveler or a couple of friends who don't mind the close quarters.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M., Springville, NY

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

Very lovely, comfortable room!

Staying at the Ore House Inn-Merlin’s Bunkhouse was so relaxing. The room was quiet, comfortable and cozy. Nice large bathroom. I will definitely book another stay in the near future! Thank you to the hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G.

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

Strawberry Days

I needed a place to crash near Glenwood Springs and this fit the need perfectly!! Weird not having a window, but I got over it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Miserably hot.

This place is super charming. The Harry Potter theme is well done. The bathroom is right next door and is spacious and modern. They even provide HP bath robes. The sleeping room is a tight fit—no room for luggage. No windows, so it feels a bit stifling especially considering there’s no central air. The stand alone A/C unit produced more heat off the 8 feet of vent pipe that snaked from the unit through the ceiling than cool air out the front. We finally turned it off and left room door open to public hallway trying to cool room off. It never dropped below 80 degrees which meant it was a miserable night’s sleep with two weary kiddos. Wish there would have been a fan we could have put in doorway or something. This might be a fun place to stay in the winter, but it’s a solid NO in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Marcus L.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Slight disappointment but grateful none the less.

Loved the themes, VERY original, very grateful to have a place to stay near my folks house. That being said; I was disappointed because an earlier email said I would get information the night before our stay; I didn’t get it. I messaged the property owner via VRBO app. The app was glitching saying I had a past due payment so I was assuming I wasn’t getting the room. It wasn’t till 10:30 the day of our trip that I got communication. The reason I’m somewhat raw about this is because I figured I wasn’t getting this room and I booked a hotel in town and after finally getting communication from the VRBO owner I canceled the hotel reservation and resulted in a partial refund (loss of $130) which could have been avoided had we had the communication as expected before our trip out there. Furthermore the windowless room and size had my spouse very uncomfortable/claustrophobic and wishing we hadn’t canceled the hotel. -Hairs on the bed -pillows need washed The dog/owner in the ‘Winterfel’ room needs to respect quiet hours as it was another disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Great stay!

John was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. He had some great suggestions for activities for my son and I to do with some extra time we had in our hands! Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022