Twin Lakes, Colorado
The 'Grinning Bear Lodge' is a luxurious non-smoking 3 story open-design cabin with Starlink high speed WiFi. Located at the base of the Collegiate Peaks (series of 14'ers), the house is situated on 6 acres of private property, so there is plenty of privacy. The property is in a prime area for hiking the Colorado Trail or numerous other trails, climbing 14'ers, fishing, biking, rafting, paddle boarding, horseback riding, snowmobiling in the winter, and much more. Take a drive in the summer over Independence Pass and drop down into Aspen, Colorado for a day of viewing art galleries, shopping, and dining.
More about the Lodge -
Starlink Wi-Fi (super fast service)
Lower level: Walk out basement with bunk bed, pool table, foosball, flat screen TV with games for kids, DVD player, plus two car garage.
Main level: Open floor plan with large windows from floor to ceiling:
*Living area with couches, flat screen smart television, blu-ray player, iPod radio hook-up, and wood burning stove.
*Dining area with seating for six at the 'lazy-susan' table plus additional seating for up to 5 at the counter.
*Kitchen with pot rack and lighting above stove, microwave, full refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher.
*Main bath with old fashioned claw-foot tub.
*Private bedroom with Queen size bed and Aspen four-poster frame.
*Separate laundry room with front-load washer and dryer.
*Two separate doors opening to wrap around deck.
Loft: Open log staircase takes you to the 800 square foot loft with a King size bed framed in Aspen, two walk-in closets, double vanity, slate shower with bench, separate water closet, bunk bed, smart flat screen television and DVD player, small table for 2, and two separate balconies (one facing north and one facing south).
Exterior Features:
*Main level wrap around deck: Deck has gas grill, and is covered on the north side. The deck offers incredible views of the Mosquito Range.
*Outdoor fire pit to the south with an amazing view of mountains in the daytime and spectacular starsgazing opportunities at night.
Lake County Sales Tax License #2023-109
We came with our young adult children and had a great stay. The property was super clean and well taken care of. Beds were very comfy and cozy. It’s important to note that there are no window coverings so the morning light really shines right in to the loft space. It’s a very nice house with a great deck and views. They filled the hummingbird feeders and regular bird feeder and we all really enjoyed watching all the birds. The deck does have a like a rodent repellent beeper (I think that’s what it was) that emits a high pitch beep frequently. It didn’t bother my husband and I ( older ears) but it drove our kids nuts. We bought our dog and that worked out nicely. Dogs are allowed on the main floor only and that worked out just fine. All in all it was a great stay and we would definitely book this property again!
Fantastic!!!!!!!
Wonderful home. Great host. Fantastic privacy. Would love to stay here again!
Grinning Bear Lodge was wonderful! My favorite thing about it is the setting. It is nestled in the evergreen trees with abundant birds and wildlife. A Stellar's Jay visited the deck every morning and occasionally in the afternoon. Many nuthatches visited the feeder on the deck. And the hummingbirds were as thick as flies. They would regularly hover a few feet from my face, as if they were saying hi. We even had a grey jay visit the deck once. It's a great place if you are a bird nerd, but we also had fun playing pool and hanging out by the fire pit. The location is also ideal if you want to hike the many trails around Twin Lakes and Leadville.
This is a beautiful property with gorgeous views. Inside was lovely and clean. The owner thought of everything we might need. The outside has a great deck with incredible views of the mountains. Peaceful and quiet. The pool table and Foosball table were an added bonus of fun for our family and friends. I would definitely stay here again.
We really enjoyed our white Christmas and New Years Eve away from home. The cabin is beautiful and peaceful. It perfectly fits two families with children comfortably. The fire place was very much enjoyed!
Wonderful secluded holiday destination. The cabin, kitchen, deck, and so much more was so relaxing.
We absolutely LOVED the Grinning Bear Lodge! It was the perfect pet-friendly cabin for me and my wife, accompanied by our Aussiedoodle pup. From the beginning, Nancy was very punctual to our initial inquiries regarding the rental and check-in was flawless and the directions which were provided by her were perfect. The cabin was absolutely beautiful and we found it to be meticulously clean and exceptionally maintained. The spacious kitchen was well stocked including ample seasonings and condiments as well as a nearly fully stocked refrigerator. The high vaulted ceilings with huge windows afforded beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and allowed ample sunlight to enter the spacious cabin. The lodge was beautifully decorated with a classic “bear motif”- hence the name Grinning Bear Lodge. All of the linens were crisp, clean and extremely comfortable and the closets were stocked with additional comfy bed coverings for those cool nights. We loved the fact that all of the windows included screens and could easily be opened, in order to allow the cool clean mountain air enter the cabin. The upstairs loft bedroom included a private balcony which was absolutely perfect for nighttime stargazing. The lodge was also perfect for our pet and even included food and water bowls in the laundry room which also included some pet toys. The washer and dryer were full sized, performed flawlessly and even included a generous supply of laundry detergent and dryer sheets. There is a large wrap around deck on the main level , which was perfect for morning coffee and afforded gorgeous mountain views in every direction. We enjoyed grilling on the clean and well maintained BBQ grill which is also conveniently situated on the deck, hence easily accessible. During our stay we utilized the awesome adjacent fire-pit where there is an abundant supply of wood on the wood rack as well as additional wood located in the garage. During our stay we had absolutely no issues with the property and we are already hoping to return next year. It was absolutely perfect and exceeded our expectations! Thank you Nancy for sharing your beautiful cabin with us- Sincerely, Allen, Anjelica and Douglas Fir
We had a wonderful time staying at Grinning Bear Lodge! The house was beautifully furnished and all the amenities, including condiments in the fridge were included!
quiet and isolated in the woods.
Overall, we had a great stay at The Grinning Bear Lodge in Twin Lakes. The place itself is excellent, as advertised in the pictures, and well run by Nancy, who was very responsive during our stay. Be sure to follow Nancy's directions to get there, GPS may try to take you up to the place via a much sketchier route. Check-in was easy and the house was clean and as expected on arrival. The house is well stocked with everything you need for your stay, including a wide range of kitchen cookware/supplies, shampoo/soap, and towels. All was first rate. The furnishings including the beds and sheets were all quality and comfortable and house is well cared for by the owner. We only had one or two minor items we thought could be addressed during our stay and Nancy said she'd get right on them - though given the house location it can be hard to get service folks out there quickly. Our group was 4 adults and 2 young kids and the house was great for us. Awesome views form the deck and a great outdoor fire pit. Lots of great hiking and outdoor activities close by, including trailheads for La Plata Peak and Mount Elbert.100% would recommend and stay again.
This is one of the most amazing vaccinations I have had since I grew up in Twin Lakes. I miss Colorado and we plan to vacation here every year now. Grinning bear lodge is absolutely gorgeous, but makes you feel right at home. Definitely a five star staying here. Thank you Pam, Tanya, Caspian and Dastan Fierro
Everything as described, enjoyed our stay.
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