Reviews for Alma Vacation Rental - VRBO 68929 - 3 BR South Central Cabin in CO, The Irish Rose - a Colorado Dream Vacation Spot

Wonderful stay at the Irish Rose

Guest Tara
Date of stay 02/15/13
Review Submitted 02/19/13

We loved our long weekend at the Irish Rose! We have stayed at many private rental properties, and this was one of the best experiences we've had. From the beginning, Rich, the owner, was in touch promptly and couldn't have been more helpful and friendly in giving us advice on our visit. Upon arrival, we found the house warm and cozy and clearly well-cared for. Furthermore, despite reading reviews about how well-appointed the house is, we were still surprised at all that was available in the house. We were two families with five children (total), and we never ran out of glasses, plates, silverware, and we had all that we needed for a comfortable stay cooking meals (and all of those items were well-organized in drawers and cupboards, whereas we often see things thrown back into place from visit to visit). There were toys for the children to play with, board games, sleds, and much more than we expected. We drove the 30 minutes to Breckenridge for skiing and had a great time--and we were happy to be staying in Alma after experiencing the crowds there. We hope to return to the Irish Rose again--perhaps to enjoy the acreage during the summer--and would recommend it to anyone.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Excellent

Guest Sharon
Date of stay 12/22/12
Review Submitted 12/31/12

Thank you so much for the use of your house. Our family enjoyed a Christmas to remember. It was fabulous!!! The children got to sled and build a snowman. It was a blast. Everything we needed was there. It was a great family time and one we will never forget. Thanks so much! Reggie and Sharon

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

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Breathtaking!

Guest Joseph & Amy
Date of stay 08/28/12
Review Submitted 09/13/12

This cabin "The Irish rose" has everything! My husband & I fly for a major airline we have traveled the world & this is our favorite vacation! It was very relaxing, peaceful & brings you back to family! There is definately something for everyone to enjoy. The Platte River is great for fly fishing. The town of Alma & Fairplay are about 8 minutes away however you are secluded with the beautiful mountains all around. We cooked dinner every night & just said "do you believe this view"! Thank you for sharing your Irish Rose.......we will be back!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful!

Guest Happy Trails!
Date of stay 07/23/12
Review Submitted 07/31/12

We knew our trip would be great by all of the other helpful positive reviews for the Irish Rose. It was just as we expected. Beautiful property. Well maintained. Furnished very well and comfortable. We were traveling with our 6 children ages 19-5 who also totally enjoyed our stay. There were many fun games to play indoor and outdoor.There were alot of good spots to hike and a very large supply of helpful maps and brochures.If you are looking for a secluded vacation spot, you will not be disappointed in the Irish Rose. Thanks so much!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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July Stay at the Irish Rose

Guest Gary Wagner
Date of stay 07/14/12
Review Submitted 08/10/12

I stayed at the Irish Rose with my parents, my brother, my son and his girlfriend. We all immensely enjoyed our stay. My parents from New York enjoyed the views from the deck and living room while also appreciating being able to drive to see the London Mine from the SUV, experiencing an authentic Colorado. The rest of us enjoyed hikes up into the mountains, right from the doorstop of the cabin. All of us were impressed by the first rate facilities combined with being able to get away from the summer crowds. We also stopped at Breckenridge at the Alpine museum and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory on the way home, which was convenient and easily accessible. We highly recommend the cabin to anyone seeking a more secluded mountain stay without having to rough it out at a campsite.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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One of our best vacations ever!

Guest Jason
Date of stay 06/17/12
Review Submitted 07/05/12

Like so many other comments, we were really impressed by how well stocked the Irish Rose is. We especially enjoyed that great grill! For our first trip to CO we feel like we got very lucky with our choice. The views from the deck are surreal. If you choose to stay at the Irish Rose (and you should!) take the time to explore the property. It's massive and has really neat old mines, a beautiful stream with log bridge and more fantastic views. If you have young children this house is really great. It's well stocked with videos and has some great bunk beds. We really hope to make a trip back later this year to enjoy some winter activities!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Awesome cabin, amazing location

Guest Erin
Date of stay 05/24/12
Review Submitted 06/02/12

The Irish Rose is a fantastic cabin in a great location. We stayed over Memorial Day weekend - the aspen were blooming, we saw coyotes and a moose on the property, made it up to Kite Lake and Windy Ridge (both are a MUST if you're in the area), and even made it to Alma's Only Bar for a high elevation beverage. The cabin is fully stocked and completely comfortable. The porch is fantastic, the view is spectacular. I would recommend this place to anyone and I certainly hope to return sometime soon. If you stay here make sure to stop at the tamale place in the bowling alley in Fairplay - it sounds strange but they serve the best tamales you've ever had - even featured on Food Network! Thanks to Rich and Angela for keeping such an awesome place!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Skiing Getaway

Guest Mountain Lover
Date of stay 03/11/12
Review Submitted 03/18/12

Awesome place in Colorado. The surrounding area was amazing. Everything you need to enjoy Colorado was in this cabin. Park County is a great place.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers

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Private, Seclusion Heaven

Guest Ms Lupita
Date of stay 03/02/12
Review Submitted 03/14/12

Beautiful cabin up in the woods, secluded from the world, yet close to everything. It was perfectly romantic; it was heaven; we were in absolute happiness heaven. We disconnected from the world for the weekend; there was beautiful snow, freezing nights, a snowmobiling afternoon, a little shopping, and romantic dinners. And as we tried to think back to all our getaways, we concluded that this one was probably the best one ever. Thank you!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

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Peaceful Thanksgiving

Guest Sarah
Date of stay 11/19/11
Review Submitted 11/27/11

We had a lovely Thanksgiving at the Irish Rose. Snow on the ground, sun in the sky, and peace all around. I think what we liked best was to be able to walk out the door to a trail through the woods and up the hill, with no need to get into the car. It was a bit late for the bears, but we saw a porcupine waddling along, quite near the house. Probably the nicest mix of remote and yet near local attractions (we skied twice at Breck) that we have experienced with VRBO.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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September Mountain Getaway

Guest Penny H.
Date of stay 09/23/11
Review Submitted 10/04/11

I stayed at the Irish Rose from 23-27 Sep 2011. I was looking for some peace, quiet and tranquility - and I definitely found it here. The cabin was well equipped (the best of any vaction rental I've ever stayed at), clean and comfortable. The setting was what could take your breath away - not to mention the autumn colors at their peak! I also was able to see one of the "local" black bears and the moose - which was truly a highlight. The property proved to be a great home base for exploring all through the area - Alma, Fairplay, Como and Breckenridge. I left a little detailed journal of my explorations and experiences in the cabin guestbook in case anyone needs any more ideas for what to do (although there are plenty of informational packets/books available in the cabin). I cannot express how much I enjoyed staying here and truly appreciate the assistance from Rich during the planning and reservation of the home. All in all, it was a great get-away weekend in the mountains! Thanks Rich and Angela!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Irish Rose

Guest Alex
Date of stay 09/02/11
Review Submitted 10/04/11

We had a great time this weekend! Thank you Rich for your hospitality and flexibility. You have a beautiful property and we can see why so many people enjoy their stay. The Irish Rose offers everything as advertised. The creek has good size brown trout for fly fishers. The property is spacious and in a remote location. The Irish Rose is close enough to Breck and Alma to make a quick trip if necessary.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Most favorite locatioon

Guest Tom,Lucy,Don,Pat
Date of stay 08/06/11
Review Submitted 08/27/11

4 adults enjoyed a perfect time at the Irish Rose for a week. The house was so well equipped, and more than that. There were so many games videos and books that would keep everybody well occupied. The georgeous scenery alone was enough. We took hikes and several drives to Allma, Fairplay, Como, Leadville, Breckinridge, etc. We enjoyed fishing in Mosquito Creek, within a short walk from the house. Now we are planning on bringiing our whole family up next year.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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Fabulous Time!

Guest Crystal
Date of stay 08/01/11
Review Submitted 08/15/11

Our two families just returned from five fabulous nights at the Irish Rose. The setting is gorgeous and the owners couldn't be more helpful. Everything we could have possibly needed was provided in the cabin and the great outdoors provided endless hours of entertainment for the kids. We highly recommend the Irish Rose!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Solitude with Beautiful Scenery!

Guest Adrian & Patty
Date of stay 07/21/11
Review Submitted 09/05/11

Our family spent three nights at the Irish Rose, and it was wonderful. The property is quiet and secluded, with plenty of places to explore. Fairplay is a quick drive away, and had everything we needed. It was great falling asleep to the sound of the creek behind the house and looking at the stars through the skylight. This really is a great place to get away and enjoy God’s creation!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Best vacation ever!

Guest Jason and Jen
Date of stay 06/03/11
Review Submitted 06/23/11

Our family had the opportunity to kick-off our summer at the Irish Rose. It is truly an outstanding retreat that is convenient to Denver and Colorado Springs, yet isolated enough to be a great retreat. The owners have created a wonderful place and our teenage sons had a blast exploring the property and hiking throughout the Mosquito Gulch/Ten Mile Range area. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Irish Rose to anyone! Thank You Rish and Angela!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Spring Break at Irish Rose

Guest Kristi
Date of stay 03/11/11
Review Submitted 04/04/11

We stayed during spring break in March for 4 nights & loved your cabin with great views & lots of privacy. Everything we needed was provided & we loved this location. Our 3 grandchildren, ages 5, 8 & 9, had their first skiing experience & are begging to go back for more. Thanks for helping to make wonderful memories.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Awesome Mountain Experience

Guest Chuck
Date of stay 02/17/11
Review Submitted 03/03/11

Our family stayed at the Irish Rose over Presidents day weekend. We all loved our stay. The boys loved the mountains, we loved playing games around the fire in the evening, cooking big meals at night, sleeping in when it was completely quiet, having a big mountain breakfast, and skiing and shopping all day. What a wonderful time for our family to spend together, one with many pictures that we will remember forever. Thanks again

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful Irish Rose Experience!

Guest Sam
Date of stay 01/28/11
Review Submitted 03/03/11

We just came back from a lovely weekend at the cabin. A Stunning view greeted us each morning. The beautiful surroundings made for a perfect afternoon of snowshoeing. My 10 year old was fascinated by the old mine we found. We could tell the back yard is a perfect place to spend a summer evening as well. Close to Breckenridge for the snow sculpture contest. We had everything we needed for terrific dinners and game night by the fire. Thanks for sharing your home! We would love to do it again.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Irish Rose Winter Vacation

Guest Tina
Date of stay 01/03/11
Review Submitted 01/27/11

Rich and Angela thank you so much for the use of your home for our family vacation. The cabin has everything you could possibly want, along with beautiful scenery. The boys loved the sleds and you even supplied our own sledding hill. We went snowmobiling one day and that was great fun until we took a turn a little to fast and the snowmobile went one way, and my husband and I went the other. We will definitly be back!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Winter vacation at the Irish Rose

Guest Stephanie
Date of stay 12/27/10
Review Submitted 01/07/11

We had a fabulous time at the Irish Rose last week. It was not far from civilization yet while there you felt secluded from all the craziness. We skied one day in Breckenridge (30 minute drive in the winter) and one day in Keystone (1 hour drive in the winter). The house had everything we needed including games for the night we were snowed in. If I had one negative to the location it was that we were worried about the roads being safe to drive on a couple of days. But we are from Texas and don't know how to drive in the snow and ice. It didn't hinder the trip at all...we still did everything planned but just drove very carefully. Again, the place is wonderful! The views are awesome! We called it our Winter Wonderland!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Christmas at the Irish Rose

Guest Mary
Date of stay 12/21/10
Review Submitted 01/07/11

Your place is great! We were very pleased and very comfortable. When we arrived; the Breckenridge area had just received an unusually large snow fall we were told. The kids played in the snow at the house the first day. The snow was about 1-2 ft. deep. The view just from the balcony is like a living post card. Just breath-taking. So glad you told us to get a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Driving in the snow was a little unsettling for us. And the ice and snow on the winding road up the mountain from and to Breckenridge was as amazing to see as well as to drive. We did have a good time in Breckenridge. We took ski lessons and enjoyed the pretty town. Had just a little altitude adjustment. At night, we stopped in the local store and then went to the house and had cozy dinners a few times. One day we drove to Royal Gourge about 2 hrs. away and took the train ride. GPS's are great!! Found some good places to go sledding for free thanks to the locals.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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High country retreat

Guest Park & Donna Allwine
Date of stay 07/11/10
Review Submitted 07/20/10

Thank you Rich, Angela and Kay for a special week of hospitality in Colorado. My family feels refreshed and blessed to have experienced the high country, from the exceptional base of operations known as the Irish Rose. After solid days of chasing adventure, the cabin you provided us was a welcome sanctuary. Our hats off to you and to your vision in establishing the home in a picturesque setting, beautifully finished, appointed beyond expectation and warmly decorated. It simply was a delight to make it home for a week. Thanks again - Park, Donna, Melody and Rob Allwine, Tulsa, OK

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Irish Rose Colorado

Guest DD
Date of stay 07/01/10
Review Submitted 07/19/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Irish Rose! What a wonderful place to escape to! The view was incredible! The cabin had everything we needed and was so comfortable and warm. It was great having lots of movies to choose from, walking sticks and whistles! We did some hiking and the scenery was beautiful! Close enough to Breckenridge to go for dinners, yet far enough away to really get away from it all! Would love to experience the Irish Rose in every season of the year! Gorgeous!!!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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Best Mountain Cabin Vacation Ever

Guest Gary&Keri
Date of stay 06/20/10
Review Submitted 07/25/10

Rich and Angela, We had an incredible time at the cabin this summer! The view looking out the great room at the mountains was absolutely magnificent to wake up to each morning. Hiking on the property was exhilarating. The kids really enjoyed looking for gold at the abandoned mines. We couldn't have asked for a better location, private and secluded yet only a short drive from Breckenridge. We were impressed with the cabin features and amenities, wanting for nothing, we felt immediately at home, thank you for keeping it very well maintained. We typically rent a cabin on vacation each year, and this has been by far our favorite! Really sad to leave, all of us look forward to visiting again. Dreaming of our next Colorado adventure! Gary and Keri, Columbus Ohio

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Loved our stay!

Guest James
Date of stay 06/11/10
Review Submitted 07/16/10

We had a great weekend at the Irish Rose. Our guests from Texas enjoyed experiencing snow in the second week of June!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Great Experience at the Irish Rose

Guest MikeandLisa
Date of stay 05/28/10
Review Submitted 06/08/10

Had a wonderful time at the Irish Rose. When they say "you don't need to bring anything - they have everything", this is not an understatement - just bring your food & clothes. Had a problem with the oven/stove not working the first morning: had the bacon in the pan, turned the burner on, and no heat!! But the owners were quick to provide special accommodations that worked out great! We saw lots of birds and squirrels on the property, caught a fox getting into the secured trash can, and saw moose, elk, & deer in the nearby area. Sluiced & panned for gold in the creek (will have to let you know if we found any). Overall had a wonderful, relaxing vacation. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home - look forward to coming back soon!!! Thanks so much Rich, Angela & Kay!!! -Michael & Lisa, Chandler, TX

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Wesley1
Date of stay 02/22/10
Review Submitted 02/22/10

My wife and three children really enjoyed our stay at the Irish Rose. Everything we needed was there from cooking in the kitchen, grilling out, board games, sleds and plenty of snow. We enjoyed the the setting and the incredible views. Spent our time going back and forth to the "sledding hill" and even looking for "gold" in the rocks at the top of the hill. We plan on trying to come back to see how the summers are!

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Guest Crystal & Tom O.
Date of stay 02/21/10
Review Submitted 02/21/10

My husband and I had a fantastic stay at the Irish Rose in February 2010. The home's location is unbeatable: close enough to drive from Denver in 1.5 hours and when you're on the property you feel like the only person in the world. The scenic views of the mountains are breathtaking. We enjoyed using the binoculars to watch for wildlife and the large wraparound deck was the perfect place to soak up the scene. The house was stocked thoughtfully with every amenity we needed and we especially enjoyed bringing the sleds out to the sledding hill one afternoon. The views from the top of the sledding hill are amazing. Coming from a city condo in downtown Chicago, we found just the peace and quiet we desired for our vacation. With our snowshoes, we explored the grounds in addition to hiking up Bald Hill right from the property. We also climbed nearby fourteener Mt. Bross and Pennsylvania Mountain during our stay. We really enjoyed the amazing scenery and the solitude on the mountains. One evening, we went into Breckenridge for dinner, but enjoyed making our dinner in the well-equipped kitchen of the Irish Rose the other 4 nights of our stay. In the evenings, we had fun playing several of the many board games at the house. In all, it was a wonderful and memorable vacation and the Irish Rose was the perfect home base. We would highly recommend this house to anyone traveling to Colorado. Thanks so much to Rich and Angela for giving us the chance to enjoy your unique property. We truly loved it.

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Guest Linda Musselman
Date of stay 01/30/10
Review Submitted 01/30/10

We so enjoyed our stay at your beautiful mountain home. We brought our neice and her husband for a special getaway and it totally exceeded our expectations. Thank for openting your spectacular mountain home to us and we definitely will return!!

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Guest David Tobin
Date of stay 01/05/10
Review Submitted 01/05/10

Our family had a wonderful time! We ski'd in Breckenridge and Keystone. We sledded in the "backyard", we hiked up the river, grilled, played games, watched movies, and watched the birds and squirells. We searched for the mines but could not find them or any large game. The house has everything, movies, sleds, games, music, cooking utensils, and walking sticks. It also has info on all the local to do's. We had a wonderful, memorable stay and highly recommend the Irish Rose to anyone looking for an incredible place to stay.

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Guest Andrea92
Date of stay 12/28/09
Review Submitted 12/28/09

We had a great time! Thanks for sharing your cabin. We arrived on Sunday and immediately donned snow clothes and headed up the hill to sled...that was a blast! We also skiied in Breckenridge, went on a sleigh ride, shopped on Main Street and the guys went snowmobiling. On Christmas Eve we hunkered down and played games and watched movies. The snow was beautiful. We have not experienced snow like that before. My daughter had a great time making snow angels! Oh, the wonder of a child! We also built a snowman with the kits you left us. We may have to visit in the summer sometime. It looks like it would be just as beautiful as the winter. Thanks for your kind hospitality.

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Wonderful stay at the Irish Rose

Wonderful stay at the Irish Rose

Excellent

Excellent

Breathtaking!

Breathtaking!

Wonderful!

Wonderful!

July Stay at the Irish Rose

July Stay at the Irish Rose

One of our best vacations ever!

One of our best vacations ever!

Awesome cabin, amazing location

Awesome cabin, amazing location

Skiing Getaway

Skiing Getaway

Private, Seclusion Heaven

Private, Seclusion Heaven

Peaceful Thanksgiving

Peaceful Thanksgiving

September Mountain Getaway

September Mountain Getaway

Irish Rose

Irish Rose

Most favorite locatioon

Most favorite locatioon

Fabulous Time!

Fabulous Time!

Solitude with Beautiful Scenery!

Solitude with Beautiful Scenery!

Best vacation ever!

Best vacation ever!

Spring Break at Irish Rose

Spring Break at Irish Rose

Awesome Mountain Experience

Awesome Mountain Experience

Wonderful Irish Rose Experience!

Wonderful Irish Rose Experience!

Irish Rose Winter Vacation

Irish Rose Winter Vacation

Winter vacation at the Irish Rose

Winter vacation at the Irish Rose

Christmas at the Irish Rose

Christmas at the Irish Rose

High country retreat

High country retreat

Irish Rose Colorado

Irish Rose Colorado

Best Mountain Cabin Vacation Ever

Best Mountain Cabin Vacation Ever

Loved our stay!

Loved our stay!

Great Experience at the Irish Rose

Great Experience at the Irish Rose