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Colorado Family Reunion and Wedding Headquarters

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14501.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Jefferson County, CO
  • Colorado School of Mines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Red Rocks Amphitheater
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Coors Brewery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Master Suite 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Suite 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Suite 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite 4 (Main Floor -ADA)

1 Queen Bed

Suite 5 (Main floor walker friendly)

1 Queen Bed

Suite 6 (Main Floor Walker friendly)

1 King Bed

Suite 7 Large room with TV and game area

2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4 (ADA)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5 (Main Floor)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8 Common

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Colorado Family Reunion and Wedding Headquarters

The Colorado Lodge at Pine Tree Park Recreational Area on Lookout Mountain, Barn, fire pit, and picnic area is the perfect location for your whole family to spend a few days TogetherInColorado. Your family reunion, rehearsal dinner, or small wedding event up to 50 total are a perfect fit for making memories at Pine Tree Park.
Your family will create many lasting memories as you have your rehearsal dinner in the barn, your intimate wedding in the large backyard, or your family meals and post-nuptial brunch in the gourmet gkitchen/great room on the picnic tables on the covered wraparound porch. Later, you can gather around the fire pit to roast s'mores as you catch up before retiring to the 7 bedroom suites with 8 bathrooms and comfy beds for up to 14 adults overnight.

The early risers will enjoy having coffee on the rocking chairs on the front porch. The cooks in the group will enjoy preparing meals in the huge, well stocked, gourmet kitchen. and the "grill-masters" will have a fun time grilling and pellet-smoking your family meals while playing cornhole, horseshoes, or just hanging out with the other family and friends around the hot-tub or picnic tables. Preparing and enjoying meals yourselves on the property makes for a memorable bonding experience which also saves a lot of cost vs restaurants. BYO is encouraged but we do coordinate with your caterers and bartenders if you prefer.

If smaller groups want to break up to have private conversations, they will like the front porch with the rocking chairs, the large living room, kitchen area, picnic tables in the yard, Adirondack chairs around the gas fire pit, in the barn, or the 6 to 8 person hot tub with provided towels. There are also several hiking trails with great views within walking distance of the Lodge.

Having time to hang out with your friends and family in a casual atmosphere creates strong bonds and lasting memories. Cornhole, Disc Golf, horseshoes, tetherball, badminton, croquet, etc. while cooking, grilling, and barbecuing meals makes for a really nice family gathering.

ORIGINAL RUSTIC BARN and events up to 50 people total- $1200 optional add-on (only available to guests who have already booked the lodging on this listing.)
Perfect for families, family reunions, small wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, post nuptial brunch, and family fun gatherings, charity fundraisers, and corporate meetings. The original wood floor barn (can hold up to 40 people), picnic area with 15 rustic wood picnic tables and large yard make it great for organized groups and small event gatherings (up to 40 people including all guests visiting The Colorado Lodge and all service providers).
Our rustic historic barn with original wood floors measuring 30' X 30" is available for gatherings, dances, or meals with (up to 50 people including all guests staying at The Lodge and all service providers) is an additional charge of $1,200.00 for the 1st gathering and $600.00 for each additional day-gathering. It has two ceiling fans and windows to help with air flow in the summer and heating to help take the chill off cooler evenings or in the winter months. Beautiful sparkling white café lights surround the ceiling in the barn and the outside park setting for evening ambiance.

The Colorado Lodge, Barn and Pine Tree Park Picnic area is located just above Denver/Golden in the first row of foothills West of Golden and nearest to the historic western town of Golden. One mile off of I-70, it offers a fantastic base for all the Denver/Boulder Metro Area and the surrounding mountains. Heading off to the ski resorts is as short as a 40 Minute drive and just 20 minutes to downtown Denver and 10 minutes to downtown Golden. 7 miles by car to Red Rocks. 5 Minutes to Colorado Mills Mall which includes Whole Foods and Super Target. Both the Denver International Airport and Boulder are 45 minutes away.

This popular rental books up well in advance so inquire and book soon.
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Property manager

John Hermanussen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kid friendly
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Requires separate quote and contract after booking
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Base pet$100 (floors), Extra $200 for furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental agreement will be provided after booking and prior to confirmation. Valid ID for main Guest and signed contract required w/in 72 hours of book
Refundable $2500 Damage Deposit is due 30 days prior to arrival via check, Zelle or good funds. Verify number of overnight guests on initial booking
If the Main Booking Guest is under 40yo, additional $2500 deposit may be required. Discuss with host within 72 hours of booking.

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Requires separate quote and contract after booking
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

Golden

Located in Mount Vernon, a neighbourhood in Golden, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Boettcher Mansion and Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Morrison Natural History Museum and Lucky Strike Lanes. Travelling with kids? Consider Colorado Railroad Museum and Field Of Corpses Haunted Attraction. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Jefferson County, CO

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Colorado School of Mines - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mother Cabrini Shrine - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Red Rocks Amphitheater - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Coors Brewery - 14 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Jefferson County Government Center - Golden Station - 10 min drive
  • Arvada Ridge Station - 16 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonfire Burritos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Woody S Wood Fire - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Morris + Mae Collective - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dogs Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Colorado Family Reunion and Wedding Headquarters pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Colorado Family Reunion and Wedding Headquarters?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Colorado Family Reunion and Wedding Headquarters?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Colorado Family Reunion and Wedding Headquarters located?

This family-friendly Golden holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Boettcher Mansion, Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave and Colorado School of Mines. Genesee Park and Matthews Winters Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Addison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay

John was a great host! A family member of ours is permanent in a wheelchair, and this home worked great for her! Thank you, John!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Reunion Destination!

This exceeded our expectations, the location is perfect for the real mountain feel, but close to Denver. Everyone had their own room/bathroom, and the ginormous kitchen/eating area fit us all! We made a couple great day trips to Breckenridge to ski which was great too! The owners were super easy to work with and we all liked it so much I expect we will choose Denver and this home again for a future reunion. I don't write a lot of reviews, but this one deserves it!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is amazing! Great location and perfect for big groups. John and Sylvia are great hosts !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T., Simi Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for family reunion/60+ birthday

Wonderful property, very well equipped for family reunion. Great location, everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay With Extended Family

The property was a wonderful place for extended family to stay and gather while in town from out-of-state for a family reunion! John and Sylvia are fantastic hosts and the house had everything we needed to make everyone comfortable-including kitchen equipment for cooking and a bed for everyone! We highly recommend this property and these hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Thanksgiving reunion

It was lovely and accommodated 12 comfortably!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the Colorado Lodge

We had such a great time at the Colorado Lodge. Tons of room for all of us and every bedroom has it's own bathroom which was a big plus. The hosts were great and we could not have asked for a better stay. Would highly recommend this place for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eveverything about our stay was remarkable.

The propery is more than advertized.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lodge

We were in town for a wedding from 3 different states and had a great time staying in the well equipped lodge. So much to do and so relaxing. I highly recommend for groups who like to have fun and make memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat location

Our group of 10!had a great work retreat. Location, home and property were excellent. Pantry and kitchen is SO well stocked. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Springfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aug Wedding, Colorado Lodge

The ppty was awesome and our family really enjoyed the stay. Convenient to all we needed. John and Julie are great hosts! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CO Rockies Perfection

From the jump, John and Sylvia were kind, friendly, helpful, accommodating, and efficient. The property was better than we had hoped which went a long way to making our daughter's wedding weekend a huge success with our family and friends. I will definitely stay at the lodge again and look forward to seeing both John and Sylvia again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot for a retreat

The home was a lovely place for our board retreat. We had ample space to work and play, and it created a great sense of camaraderie to cook together. All in all, we couldn't have been happier. Many thanks to John and Julie for their hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering & Wedding

Had a great experience! My family all stayed in the cabin for our destination wedding. We used the barn out back for our reception. The home had everything we needed and the hosts were helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado Lodge a great place for a business retreat

Lots of nice bedrooms and bathrooms! I give this place a 5 star, but some of the mattresses and the sofa needs replacing. Looks nice but cushions and support are worn out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughters Wedding

House was great! wrap around front porch. spacious. Barn decorated for beautiful wedding. Can't wait to come back again with our grandchildren!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M., Hayward

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

McGrath Reunion

Best rental ever!!! TP & Kleenex fir whole week in all rooms. Shampoo paper dish soap. . . Great giant yard with grill & BBQ. . . Great Location Owner answered all calls and came by to say hi.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Outstanding Place for Hosting Family & Friends

The location was perfect for our daughter's wedding in Idaho Springs. We had guest staying in and around Golden. The large home allowed us to hold informal picnics and a post wedding day brunch. The house is clean, up to date, and well furnished, and the kitchen and pantry had everything we needed. The wrap around porch, hot tub, barn and fire pit were a huge amenity as well, playing games until the sun went down. John and Amy were great hosts and were quick to answer if we did have any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering for a Holden, Colorado wedding

John and Sylvia were a pleasure to work with. They met us at their gorgeous home and gave us a quick tour when we arrived. We needed a place for a large family plus a Grandma and some cousins to stay and get ready for a wedding at a nearby golf course. The bathrooms and bedrooms on the main floor were perfect for older travelers with mobility issues. The pantry was fully stocked so when we needed cinnamon or corn starch for a recipe it was available. Pressing dresses and suits was a breeze as John and Sylvia had ironing boards and steamers to help us look like we weren’t dressing from a suitcase. The hot tub and fire pit were nice additions to this lovely mountain stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corbin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway in the Mountains

This was the perfect rental for our group. Far away enough to relax but easy to get to places. We went to Fiddlers Green and Red Rocks from here and so simple (perfect for Red Rocks). 6 couples and we all had our own room and bathroom. Hard to find. Could walk to Enchanted Forest/Apex trail from the house. Fun day trips to mountain towns as well. Jon greeted us upon arrival, showed us the lay of the land, and quickly responded if we needed anything. Spent quite a bit of time on the front porch just relaxing in rocking chairs. Full kitchen and outdoor grill which we took full advantage of. Loved the chairs out back around the firepit and enjoyed outdoor games provided. The house fit perfectly for our group. Thank you Jon and Sylvia!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect fit!

This house is AMAZING! Pictures do not do it justice. We had a large group of family and friends staying at the house for my sons wedding, the bedrooms are beyond amazing and the living room and kitchen are absolutely gorgeous. We also found time to enjoy the hot tub and the fire pit. Both of those extras were a absolutely perfect. We held my sons rehearsal dinner in the barn and it was picture perfect! We prepared food ourselves for 50 guest and the kitchen and supply’s were perfect. If you’re looking for a place in Colorado to gather with family and/or friends this is the spot!!!! I can’t tell you how perfect everything about this house is!! I will definitely save this listing with hopes to visit again! Thank you to John and his wife for sharing your home with us and helping to make my sons wedding weekend magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Ski Trip

It's not often that you are pleasantly surprised when you arrive at a property that you knew was nice when you booked it. The pictures do not do it justice. The property is clean and modern with more than enough space for our group of friends and family. The owners are very responsive and friendly. We had a couple of very minor issues, which is to be expected with a rental, and I could not have asked for a quicker response. The owner himself was there to resolve the issues. I couldn't think of a complaint if I tried. Our biggest concern before we arrived was that we usually stay a little deeper into the mountains so we were worried that it would not have that feel. If that is a concern then don't let it be. The views are great and even though you're less than half an hour from Denver you have that secluded, mountain feel. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado Wedding

Amazing! The house was spacious, everyone had a private bath and the barn on the property was absolutely perfect for our rehearsal dinner. We rented this place because of space and the use of the barn for the rehearsal dinner but we have all agreed that we will be visiting often!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Hermanussen

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Your Host – John Hermanussen
After Graduating from CU Boulder and beginning my career as an engineer, I started following in my parents’ footsteps with traditional unfurnished rentals in the Golden/Lakewood area. Eventually, I graduated to building new homes and even one mixed use condo building. As the market tanked around 2008, I got into fix-n-flips and managed to keep a few of those as rentals.
When my 2 sons went off to college, it made sense to help pay their college bills by renting out our family home. Since it sits in the middle of 8 different wedding venues on Lookout Mountain and there’s not much lodging or hotels nearby, Brides and Grooms and their parents started booking it, and the cabins on the property, for long weekends and having a place to hang out with their families in a casual atmosphere.

In 2017 we had the idea of clearing out the barn and opening it up for rehearsal dinners, family reunions, and charity events which was perfect! We worked with Tim, Julie, Ton, Erin, Shelby, Theo, Bryce, and Brent on decorating, setting up, and upgrading everything to make it even better for the families. Now, it’s a great place for families to set up headquarters for a big wedding reception at the nearby venues with the rehearsal dinner, after wedding brunch/BBQ party, family dinners, and just making s’mores around the fire pit at the Colorado Lodge/Barn/Picnic Grounds/Recreation Area.
The best part about working with wedding families is that we get to meet people from all over the country and world. It’s such a happy time for them that it’s contagious It makes us happy too.
It's just so nice to help families while their family gets bigger, and bonds together, and they create lifelong memories. With warm wishes for a happy life together, John Hermanussen and the TogetherInColorado Team 303-223-9753( main) 303 215 0296 (cell)

Why they chose this property

Perfectly suited for large families and small events. We do everything we can to make it the best place it can be for families to bond together during the special times of their lives. Recently, we've upgraded our cleaning and disinfecting process to waht we call EXTRACLEAN+
What is EXTRACLEAN+ Service?
-Upgraded disinfectant spray cleaners and wipes used before, during, and after normal cleaning.
-Disinfect lockboxes, doorknobs, remotes, appliances, counters, furniture, and floors.
-Clean and disinfect fabric surfaces.
-All Linens washed hot and with extra detergent and/or bleach.
-Provide extra mattress and pillow encasements for all the mattresses and pillows.
-If we have a same day turnover, we ventilate with a whole house fan or evaporative cooler and use UV-C disinfecting lights before and after cleaning to give that extra layer of disinfection that we and our more vulnerable guests prefer.
-Provide extra antibacterial hand soap, disinfecting spray cleaner, and paper towels for guests to use during their stay.
-Remote (lockbox) check-in and we cover instructions for any amenities like fire pits, dance barn/events, trash, hot tubs, HVAC, Internet, parking, etc. via phone call or facetime/zoom remote meetings.
Rural, rustic setting. It blends the amenities of a luxury home with the feel of camping in the woods but it's only about 5 minutes from the edge of the Denver Metro Area. You can cook like a gourmet or roast marshmallows and make s'mores over the fire pit. You can ski at Vail, Breckenridge, Loveland... or play horseshoes and cornhole in the backyard. Hike, Bike, snowshoe at Apex Park about 1/3 mile up the road. Drop into Denver for more activities than we can even mention here. Head up into the mountains for even more activities and fun. It's a wonderful place to live or visit with over 300 days of sunshine every year. The Colorado Lodge at Pine Tree Park invites you to consider it YOUR home, even if it's only for a few days.

What makes this property unique

Convenient to City and Mountains. Ideal location. Families and large groups can have quality time together and celebrate rehearsal dinners, small weddings, or family reunions all onsite. Fire pit, horseshoe pits, Cornhole, hot tub, deer and elk wander around and graze in the 2.3 acres in this property and the large lots surrounding it. Rustic 30'x30' wood floor barn outfitted with little white lights and rustic bar, Mountain views, Huge Ponderosa Pines...It's up IN the Colorado Rocky Mountains and feels like it's a million miles from everything but just 5 minutes from the edge of the Denver Metro area.

Languages:

English

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