Nice Relaxing Stay

Guest: Meg & Kevin (Bentonville, AR)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11 Review Submitted: 09/11/11

This was our first trip to this area of Colorado and I have to say we were pleasantly surprised. The area is beautiful, the property was secluded and the home was clean, comfortable and nicely furnished. The hot tub was wonderful! We brought our two dogs and they absolutely loved roaming the area. A big plus is that a fishing lake is within view and the property backs to the National Forest. This is an exceptional property if you have dogs/horses. Basecamp was a wonderful place to eat breakfast and lunch. However, we were disappointed in Beaver Meadows. Twice they did not have what we wanted to order so we ended up leaving. Most meals were cooked at the house as the kitchen was well stocked with utencils (would recommend going through some of the outdated staples that are in the cabinets). The town of Red Feather Lakes is quite charming and has a couple small grocery stores which for the size have a good selection. One even has a small ice cream shop and all have souveniers to purchase. My husband only fished the lakes within Crystal Lakes once as the daily fee is quite high. I would recommend Creedmore Lakes and Bellaire Lake for fishing. Both are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for a property in which to rejuvenate and relax! It was well worth the trip and I would recommend this property to anyone. PS...if you are ever looking for ways to enchance this wonderful home, wireless access and a washer and dryer would be great! When you stay for a week it's a nice touch to stay in contact with the outside world and not have to pack so much.

Owner response:Hi Margaret, Thank you for the nice review and we are pleased that you enjoyed our property and the surroundings which we too think are incredible. Yes, the lakes in the area are great for fishing, regardless if you fish in Crystal Lakes for the daily charge which is on the low end for private lakes in Colorado, or choose the many other public lakes in the area. Bellaire Lake and Creedmore Lake are beautiful. We had hoped that wireless would be available in our area by now but that is still not the case --hopefully by next year according to Satellite. However, the dial up is much faster than most would think! Most of the restaurants in town and the library all have wireless. Because we are on a septic system, a washer/dryer is not available for our guests however, Basecamp at Crystal Lakes does have a small laundromat for those that choose to do laundry. We will check out the renters staples cabinet per your heads up! Again, we are so very happy that you enjoyed our home and encourage you to return to Colorado and to Creekside. Kind regards and thank you for staying at Creekside Corral. Mary and Bill Cook

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great mountain retreat!

Guest: just1ndn (Locust Grove, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

Thank you for the beautiful accommodations! We had a great time relaxing and enjoying the area. The hot tub was great after a day of hiking and horseback riding! We saw two moose in the area while driving and another while horseback riding at Beaver Meadows. The house was awesome, very clean and well stocked. The house is very remote and private for those looking for a quiet getaway. I would highly recommend Creedmore Lakes for fishing and hiking. It is a short drive from the property. We hope to visit again soon.

Owner response:Thank you Marcia and Laura and family. It was a pleasure sharing Creekside Corral with you. We are glad you were able to experience all the things we cherish about our house. Yes, that hot tub does feel pretty darn good after a ride or hike and the views are pretty spectacular, especially at night under the stars. We try to think of little things you might need which is why we provide a nice spice cabinet, good cooking utensils and lots of glass and dinnerware to make it easy if you want to cook. The special soaps that our property manager has handmade also make a nice touch. We look forward to a return hopefully in Fall, which is just as nice as summer. Thanks again for staying with us. Mary and Bill Cook

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A beautiful and relaxing cabin to stay at!

Guest: Jay&Michele (Loveland,CO)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

My husband and I have just got back from Creekside. This was our third visit there. We just love it! This time was so special. I had been sick for almost 2 months and coming here this time was a blessing! We plan on going back again. And this time with our daughter and her husband. Our Golden, Duke just loves it there! He knows where the lake is and just cannot wait to get in! Next time, it will be Duke and his little sister who is also a Golden, Daisy! We both love going to creekside! Everything there was great! We went to Beaver Meadows Resort on our last night there and had prime rib. The drive ther took a few short minutes. We went to town also to rent dvd's,and had peaches and cream ice cream which is Dukes favorite! If you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing place to just kick back, this is the place! Thank you Mary& Bill for sharing your paradise!!!! Jay& Michele Herbert and Duke!

Owner response:Michele and Jay and of course Duke, thank you for spending time at Creekside again. We are delighted that you continue to return and can't wait to hear how Daisy enjoys the mountains with her older brother, Duke after your next visit. It is so wonderful to be so secluded at Creekside, yet to be able to have a short drive to restaurants and Red Feather Village. We understand from the note you left in our Guest Book, you had some wonderful fishing too! My guess is that Duke helped Jay out in this endeavor. We are so glad to be able to share our home with you and look forward to your next visit with your daughter and her husband. Kind regards and we hope to see you again soon. Mary and Bill Cook

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers.

Wonderful Cabin & Owner

Guest: Julia (Fort Collins)
Date of Stay: 09/17/10 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

First I wanted to thank the owners for allowing their wonderful cabin to be rented. This will be the second year that my husband and I and 4 other friends will be spending september and the changing of the aspens at their property. Our first year we found it to be extremely clean and well kept along with very comfortable and relaxing. All of our husbands loved it as they could sit in the hot tub and watch college football as the placement of the hottub was very stategic ( great thinking and thank you from the women of the house). We got to experience a pair of moose that stayed pretty much all weekend in the cooley below and went on long walks that were filled with wild flowers and chattering chipmunks. We would reccomend this cabin to any and all who want a wonderful mountain retreat that is clean, comfortable and private that is why we have booked for yet another year of aspen changing and fun.

Owner response:Julia, we are delighted that your group is coming back to Creekside in September. You have picked a wonderful tme to be in the mountains -- but then again -- is there a bad time? With the moisture we have had, the mountains are extra beautiful this year. We have added a piece of art or two and some new hot tub towels but other than that, everything will be as you remembered. And yes, we still have that moose who comes to visit us. Wildflowers should still be in bloom to some degree as the moisture we had will bring lots of them this summer. And rest assured, we have not moved the hot tub. Thanks so much for your kind words and we look forward to your visit. Mary and Bill Cook

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Michael, Denise, Devin, Sammy & Jet (-)
Date of Stay: 11/25/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

Thanksgiving 2010 Thank you for allowing us to spend antoher beautiful Thanksgiving in your cabin. We enjoyed the quite & calmness here... and the snow! Thank you so much for allowing both dogs to join us - so many places allow only 1 dog and we cant imagine being up here without all the family! (ps. love the new towels!)

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Guest: Buster & Debbie and Mark & Michelle (-)
Date of Stay: 12/24/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

Thank you for the lovely setting for our fmily Christmas! Our grandson really liked the sledding hills and we all enjoyed the hot tub as well as the beautifully decorated home! Buster & Debbie This was exactly what we were hoping for - a beautiful and relaxing place to spend the holiday with our family. Thank you. The only thing missing was a snowstorm that could have extended our stay! Maybe next time! Mark & Michele

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Guest: Maxine, Casper, Wy (-)
Date of Stay: 05/09/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

This has been the thrill of a lifetime! My daughter, her two sons and wives surprised me with this beautiful escape to God's Country for my Mother's Day gift. I will never forget your lovely mountain "get away". Thank you for shaing it with us. Yesterday we saw a moose standing in a pond. It posed for all the cameras. I will be 87 in July so this was the thrill of a lifetime.

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Guest: Brian (-)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

What a great place! We had a nice relaxing weekend hiking, sitting by the fireplace, having conversation on the deck & relaxing in the hot tub. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to get away for the weekend. We hope to come again!

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Guest: The Burch Family (-)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

Dear Cook Family: Thanks so much for a fun fishing weekend for our son's 13th birthday -- father and son caugt 6 trout --- yippee! Your home is very relaxing and comfortable. We really enjoyed all the wildlife too - moose (the very first day!), deer, beaver, chipmunks, rabbit and blue birds. Thanks for sharing your lovely place. The Burch Family

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Would not recommend!!!

Guest: A Good Judge of Properties (Lone Tree, CO)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

The description on the property was somewhat accurate. Not secluded though. 4 different cabins can watch you while in the hot tub and on the deck. Cozy...which means somewhat small. Horse stables were nice, if you had horses. Othwerwise, all sorts of rats and other insects not normally foud in the forest were running around. I was scared to let the kids play outside. Kinda remodeled. Granite countertops are tiled, not solid piece, so you have to clean grout. Carpet was an eye sore. Loft has rails spaced so far apart that 5 years and younger could fall between rails. Also, a big gap at second half of stairs was a danger and our kid hit his head during the fall. Just not safe for kids. The two bedrooms do not have window treatments to block out sun well enough. The morning sun shines right in and heats up the room. If you plan on sleeping past 8 am...good luck..and that was on the day the high was 55 degrees! There was stuff in every drawer and cupboard so we had to leave our food on the counter. The rental lady was rude and attempted to charge us a fee after we checked out. When I initially discussed it with the owner, it was my fault I did not announce I was bringing a well behaved dog. They didn't announce my bedroom would be 95 degrees at 7 am either. The owner was not easy to deal with and I would not recommend this property. There are better deals out there if you are willing to look around.

Owner response:We are disappointed that this individual felt he had to put this negative review of our wonderful property due to our charging him a fee for their two dogs. He did not indicate pets while booking his reservation and it is very clear on our website. We are happy to accommodate dogs as we are dog owners and do so for a $10/day charge, which covers all dogs. Creekside resides on 5 private acres, has very adequate space (over 2,000 sq. ft) and as other reviews indicate is immaculate. The nearest home is over 10 acres away and you have to look through quite a few trees to get a glimpse of it. Hunter Douglas wood blinds cover the windows. There is electric baseboard heat in every room that can be adjusted to the renters prference or turned off if not needed and usually in summer, the need for heat is minimal. There is ample cupboard space with a renter’s supply cupboard and a spice cupboard for those who like to cook, as well as ample empty cupboard space. If you don't like green carpet and can't live with it for a weekend, this could be a problem. Chipmunks and squirrels frequent the property as do humingbirds, and an occasional moose will come to say hi.-- not rats! It is quite surprising to read this as this renter left this message in our guest comment book "What a great place! We had a nice relaxing weekend hiking, sitting by the fireplace, having conversation on the deck and relaxing in the hot tub. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to get away for the weekend. We hope to come again!" We follow up with guests by email after their stay and this was his quote “Good afternoon, Mary…Despite the horrific weather, we had a great time. I think because of the weather, we did not see much wildlife but the rest was great. Thank you.” Creekside Corral is booked approximately 120 nights per year and we are happy to provide anyone with a referral base of previous renters. Please see our other reviews. We love our home, have worked very hard to make it a great vacation get away for folks who would like a peaceful stay in the mountains. We provide many extra ammenities that other rentals don't. and are pleased to say that we have many return customers. Our home is very safe for children and we have hosted many families throughout the years. Our hot tub is maintained regularly with crystal clear inviting water. Please keep in mind this review was provided by a customer who was charged a daily pet rate for undisclosed pets. Thank you.

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