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Grinning Bear Lodge at Twin Lakes offers beautiful mountain views

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Grinning Bear Lodge
Entry way - laundry room and main bath to the right, Queen bedroom to the left.
Queen bedroom on main level with Aspen 4 poster bed frame
Main level bath with clawfoot tub.
Half log stair case leads to 800 sq ft loft; Wood burning stove for chilly days.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Twin Lakes, CO
  • Interlaken Trail
    7 min drive
  • Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad
    26 min drive
  • Mount Elbert
    65 min drive
  • Leadville, CO (LXV-Lake County)
    24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main level private bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Grinning Bear Lodge at Twin Lakes offers beautiful mountain views

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

Property manager

Nancy Moore (owner)

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Addl $100 per pet fee; pets must be house broken

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking of any type (cigarette/cigars/pipes/vape pens/Cannabis) is allowed inside the home at any time. Smoking may result in loss of deposit.
Check-out Instructions MUST be followed, or an additional fee will be incurred.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Twin Lakes

Located in Twin Lakes, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Temple Israel Synagogue and Museum and Tabor Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin and Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Twin Lakes, CO

What's nearby

  • Interlaken Trail - 7 min drive
  • Twin Lakes - 26 min drive
  • Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad - 26 min drive
  • Mount Elbert - 27 min drive
  • Mount Elbert - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Twin Lakes Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Twin Lakes Inn Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Perkolated Peaks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Inn of The Black Wolf - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sage Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grinning Bear Lodge at Twin Lakes offers beautiful mountain views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Grinning Bear Lodge at Twin Lakes offers beautiful mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grinning Bear Lodge at Twin Lakes offers beautiful mountain views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grinning Bear Lodge at Twin Lakes offers beautiful mountain views located?

This family-friendly Twin Lakes cabin is located in the mountains, 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Interlaken Trail, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arkansas River and San Isabel National Forest. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Beautiful place and outstanding..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chipmunk
Great location for hiking access. Very quiet and private. Lots of birds and chipmunks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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Loved our time here!!!
Fantastic!!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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MTB Race Base
Wonderful home. Great host. Fantastic privacy. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer getaway
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAEL O.

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A Winter Vacation from Florida
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at Twin Lakes
Wonderful secluded holiday destination. The cabin, kitchen, deck, and so much more was so relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen M., Marksville La.

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Gorgeous cabin with breathtaking views and privacy
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
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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Great Labor Day Weekend!
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

craig N.

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isolated in woods
quiet and isolated in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tyler Z., Denver, CO

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Great Mountain Cabin Stay
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

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Amazing
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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Great property
Everything as described, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

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Great Experience
We enjoyed the entire stay. Things were very organized and neat. We were just close enough to all the conveniences, but far enough out to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin a Short Drive From Leadville
A great little cabin nestled in Twin Lakes just a short drive from Leadville and Ski Cooper. There was plenty of space to spread out and the Mountain Views during breakfast (and really any time of the day) were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

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More Beautiful than the pictures!
we were looking for deep snow for my husky to play in and a place that was isolated. It was perfect, beautiful, and first class. The pictures don't do the surrounding area justice - it was on a mountain - in a neighborhood but houses were 75 to 100 yards away behind trees so never really saw anyone else. It was 30-45m from the nearest town. The only thing was that you need a hotspot on your phone if you want internet access for laptops or streaming. But it was good to put the electronics down and enjoy friends and the snow. I did notice that it was close to snowmobile, skiing is 45m away. Copper Mountain about an hour and Vail about an hour and a half. But the lake looked great for summer and hiking and exploring would be amazing during the spring and summer months. there are only 2 bedrooms. There are bunk beds on the lowest floor and bunk beds near the master bedroom. All the beds and couches were very comfortable. It was a amazing week - the owner was very helpful, nice and responsive. The property was more beautiful than you can imagine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grinning Bear Lodge
Really enjoyed the cabin and it was in a beautiful area. The driveway was challenging with the greasy snow but our family really enjoyed the visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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Very nice accomodations and location
The description on the internet is very accurate and the quality of the property and the support through the whole process from the owner was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Damian H.

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Wonderful
It was a really pleasant stay. Close to Twin Lakes and a wonderfully secluded feel. Don't follow the google maps directions...there is an easier way to get to the cabin. The path to the cabin is a dirt road, so a good car for snowy conditions is important. And the driveway is steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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Beautiful place! Definitely recommend!
My fiance (now wife) stayed there during our wedding weekend. it was absolutely beautiful and a perfect place for our friends and family to gather for our pre-wedding and after wedding celebrations! We can't wait to get back to the Grinning Bear Lodge in the future! Sincerely, Beau & Dixie Baer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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Great Leadville 100 home base!
Our family rented Grinning Bear for 2 weeks while my husband participated in the Leadville 100 races. We found it to be a great location for getting to/from Leadville often, spectating, and going to Buena Vista with the kids to escape the race crowds. The home was clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything we could have possibly needed. We loved spending time on the porch taking in the views/watching the birds and the kids had a great time exploring around the cabin. A couple of things to take note of that were a little tricky for our setup were the single shower in the loft (hard with having pacers stay at the house with us and needing access to the shower) and no wi-fi connection (we had good signal on our phones through AT&T and used them as hotspots but my husband was working remotely and had a difficult time with his video calls. He was able to get a different hotspot that worked better, though). We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would choose Grinning Bear again in a heartbeat! Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Haley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
No peeking….
It’s a great house, and we really enjoyed the private location. However, there are no window coverings at all in the bathrooms and bedrooms, and I hated that. It was just my husband and I, because our friends had to cancel, but I kept thinking it would have been really awkward had they been able to vacation with us. You could not step out of the shower or bath tub without being in front of a window. Some simple window shades should be installed. Other than that it’s a great house with great views…. Depending on who’s getting out of the bath…. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Michael D.

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Relaxing vacation
The lodge was great. Every comfort from home was provided! Lovely, quiet and tucked up in the mountains the cabin was great. Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Moore (owner)

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I am a Colorado native living in Littleton, but I have traveled out of the country on a number of occasions, visiting places such as England, Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Peru and Canada. I grew up in Conifer, Colorado, which is about an hour's drive from Denver. We had horses, dogs and cats growing up and and endless space to ride horses, hike and snowmobile, so needless to say I love the outdoors.

Why they chose this property

This cabin was my dream for years, and was finally completed in 2009. It is my second home and I love giving others the opportunity to enjoy it as much as I do myself. Picturesque and secluded, at the base of Mount Elbert, the property looks over the Mosquito Range. The panoramic views are amazing, and the proximity to not only Twin Lakes, but jeep trails, beaver ponds, hiking trails, and even the town of Aspen give you a number of activities to choose from. I truly think you will be amazed at the beauty and tranquility of the area - I have such a hard time leaving every time I come up!

What makes this property unique

I love log homes, and this open floor plan with the high ceilings, beetle kill hardwood on the walls and floors, the slate flooring in the bathrooms, the shower and under the wood-burning stove, along with the soft carpet in the large 800 sq. ft. loft. The half log staircase leading to the loft just adds to the beauty of the place! There is virtually no room in the place that doesn't offer a spectacular view. Enjoy a 'cabin' atmosphere, yet be in luxury.

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