| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 15 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/06/09 |
Positive
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Mike and Carole, 9-25-09
The Office on the Lake was so clean and fresh. The beds were very comfortable. The scenery was breath taking. The home was well equiped. The location was perfect. My daughters and I had a relaxing, bonding weekend. We would do it again any season. ~Charlene |
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Charlene , Urbandale, Iowa |
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| 06/26/09 |
Positive
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Winter Wonderland! Seven of us stayed here in March 2008; 3 adults and 4 children. It is such a wonderful home in a beautiful surrounding, that I still reminisce about it. I loved that all of us could sit at the same table with ease and enjoy great conversation, games, etc. We accidentally left something behind and Mike and Carole mailed it back to us - - very much appreciated as it was a prize position of one of the children’s.
Thank you Mike and Carole for letting us stay in your lovely home! We hope to come back some day.
PS - All raved about the comfort of the beds! |
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Mary, San Francisco, CA |
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| 06/24/09 |
Positive
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| This was our first visit to the "Lakes"; have been several times skiing to Winterpark but never ventured further north until now. We had a family party of 10 and stayed at The Bennett home in Grand Lake. The house was well designed with open family room connected to the kitchen and private bedrooms. The views of Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Lake from the huge front windows were magnificent. We enjoyed the resident hummingbirds and kept their feeders full. The home was very clean which is very important to us. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location, slightly away from the town. We highly recommend this home; The Bennett's were great to work with. A big plus, internet available! |
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K. Henson, Midlothian, TX |
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| 02/12/09 |
Positive
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Mike and Carole,
Thank you so much for allowing us to use your cabin! It was beautiful inside, and out. The vaulted ceilings with knotty pine. Granite countertops, cozy fireplace, comfortable sofa, and side chairs. All of the bathrooms were very spacious with gorgeous tile work!
The kitchen had very nice appliances, and all of the utensils we needed to prepare our meals.
The view from the living room/front deck looking out over the lake was spectacular!
The cabin was only one minute from the downtown boardwalk, and lake. That was very nice. We made a few trips to the well stocked convenience store.
Your location was only a 20 minute drive from Granby where we picked up our daughter who arrived via Amtrak train.
We had a ton of questions about the cabin before we rented. You were so kind to quickly respond with answers each time. You both did everything you said you would do in a professional timely manner, but at the same time we felt included as part of your family.
Carole discovered we had left one of our cameras. She contacted us, packaged, and shipped the camera back to us. WOW! Thank you Carole!
I took cross country skis, and took off from your property. I discovered the trail head into the Rocky Mountain National Forest. No one had been on the trail except animals, so I got to break trail in the 3 to 4 foot of snow. This was the best time for me in the winter wonderland. Some of the other family went with me on snow shoes the following days right from the cabin doorstep.
We all took turns sledding down the road in front of your cabin each day. That was great. My nice from California who had never been in the snow must have gone down a hundred times, and I am not exaggerating.
Friday was our day on snowmobiles. We rented 2 doubles for the day at "On the Trail". Jim the owner was great to let us switch off every 2 hours with the sleds, and equipment. It had snowed the night before, so the first group out had fresh powder all the way.
Again thank you for allowing us to enjoy your “Office by the Lake” for a few days. It was truly one of the best family times I have ever had with my Children, Grandchildren, Mom, and Sisters.
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Bryan Sherwood, Colorado Springs, CO
719 491-7010 |
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| 09/29/08 |
Positive
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| What an ideal location for a "Girls Weekend" at Grand Lake! We loved your spacious, clean, beautiful home. The views of the surrounding mountains and lakes are absolutely spectacular! We aren't sure what we liked the most...enjoying sunset on the deck or gathered around the table playing games in the evening. The elk that wandered by at sunset, a fox and several deer seen from the deck were highlights of the trip. Grand Lake is a charming town! Thanks for a wonderful weekend! We would definitely recommend this gorgeous home for your vacation! |
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Ann, Colorado |
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| 08/29/08 |
Positive
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Our summer family vacation was absolutely perfect and your mountain home provided us with the space/upgrades that we were hoping for. Everyone felt "at home" and so very comfortable. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely home with us and hopefully we can do it once again next summer.
Keith and Penny |
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Keith and Penny McDaniel, Centennial, CO |
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| 08/22/08 |
Positive
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| Wonderful property. Clean, comfortable, beautifully furnished. Great kitchen! Spectacular view of the lakes from the deck, close to town and many, many outdoor activities. Only 10 minutes from RMNP entrance. We had a wonderful stay and hope to return again! Thank you for sharing your home! |
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The Hamilton Family, Hershey, PA |
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| 08/18/08 |
Positive
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| Grand Lake is a wonderful, quaint community with something for everyone. The home is absolutely perfect with unbelievable views of Grand Lake and Shadown Mountain Lake alon with the marvelous mountains. All water sports, hiking, horseback riding and wonderful ice cream were a very short drive or a pleasant walk away. Truly a five star experience. We'll be back! |
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Kathi Ferrero, Rockford, Illinois
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| 08/18/08 |
Positive
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| This home is wonderful! Beautifully furnished and very comfortable. The deck and views are to die for. Beds were exceptional. We would stay here again in a heart beat and have recommened it to many of our friends. |
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Anonymous, Aurora, Colorado |
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| 02/27/08 |
Positive
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There were 6 in our group that stayed for the weekend. We loved the house! There is enough space to spend time together, yet enough to separate as well. The decorating is beautiful. The convenient location to town made getting around quite simple. Very close to restaurants, shops, and of course, snowmobiling!
We look forward to staying here again! |
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Jen, Fort Collins, CO
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| 09/15/07 |
Positive
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We just finished a 5 night stay in early Sept. '07.
Grand Lake is a national treasure and this house is a great way to experience it. The view is teriffic. The porch is huge. A perfect mountain lodge with all of the amenities. Decor very well chosen. The stars at night are worth the trip. A short trip into the Park at dusk allowed us to see a pair of moose. Rented a kayak in town for a beautiful, quiet lake experience. Unique mix of rugged westerners and the rest of us.
Great retreat for a "slow down" or a hub for the myriad of available activities. |
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Mark & Carol Burnam, New Lenox, IL |
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| 08/31/07 |
Positive
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| We found the property to be as adverstised. The house is situated at an elevation above the town of Grand Lake, which allows for nice views. The interior has a very functional plan, and the bedrooms and bathrooms are quite roomy. We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck in the evening. We would stay in the property again without hesitation. |
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Anonymous, San Antonio, TX |
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| 08/06/07 |
Positive
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We stayed in this very comfortable home late in July. Although it was overcast and rainy at times, we were happy to hang out on the deck sipping our coffee -- the view is beautiful overlooking Grand and Shadow Mtn. Lakes. It was very peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed hiking nearby even in an afternoon downpour -- our umbrella kept us mostly dry. We saw moose, two of them. One too close for our teenage son who admitted being "freaked", but also coined it "an awesome experience".
The home is new with great design and furnishings. The cathedral ceiling and rock fireplace give the home a lodge feeling. We also found the beds quite comfortable and the bathrooms very spacious.
We hope we can stay there again sometime.
The Schulz's from Fort Collins, CO
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Anonymous |
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| 07/30/07 |
Positive
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We loved the house and it's setting!
There were 6 of us in our group and each couple had their own bathroom, the lower level has a bedroom, bathroom and a seperate tv area which was nice in case we wanted to spread out.
You could tell that it was a new and lovingly used house and the furniture was nice as well. The beds were very comfortable which was important because after a long day of hiking or sightseeing it was nice to be able to get a good nights sleep (especially with us being "flatlanders")so that you could get up refreshed for another day of the same.
The deck was nice to relax on as you smell the fresh mountain air and listen to the hummingbirds buzz by. My favorite thing about staying there was walking around in the woods that are behind the home. We saw fox and a deer and evidence of moose and elk. A 5 minute walk will bring you to a place that overlooks the town and the lakes.
You are only a 5 minute drive from two trailheads that have some great hiking and when you get back to town there are lots of choices for restaurants so that you can get fueled back up.
I love staying on the west side of RMNP. It's not as busy, you get to see more wildlife and you can experience nature in a more relaxed and calming way.
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The Kruse's, Iowa |
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| 05/10/07 |
Positive
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We have stayed at this house on multiple ocassions, both warm and cold weather seasons, and was great. No matter what time of year, there are activities if you want to keep busy, and beautiful scenery if you just want to relax on the deck or stare out the massive windows. This house is new and everything is in great shape with fresh designs. Very comfortable and roomy. We loved having a separate family room for the kids to hang out and play their games. The town of Grand Lake is awesome, and all the locals are so friendly. What a great getaway and or family vacation destination. Can't wait to go back!!!
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T Blackstock, Thornton, CO |
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