Located in Idaho Springs, this lodge is in the city centre. Echo Mountain Park and Georgetown Loop Railroad are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Clear Creek. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
What's nearby
Clear Creek - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Argo Gold Mill and Museum - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Phoenix Gold Mine - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 23 min drive - 23.4 km
Echo Mountain Park - 28 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 55 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
White Buffalo Grille - 24 min drive
Beau Jo's - 3 min drive
Golden Gates Casino - 24 min drive
About this property
NOVEMBER DISCOUNTS1 Log Cabin Sanctuary, beautiful stream running through.
Enjoy all the amenities of a luxurious getaway, while tucked away in a charming log home. CUSTOM SET UP FOR CRAFTERS or a FAMILY/FRIEND GETAWAY. The atmosphere at Moonlit Lodge is a mountain experience the minute you walk in the door. Inside you will be pampered with a large open home with 3 large bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, that easily accommodates 10 guests. The king suite, sleeps 2, upper bedroom with 1 king bed and 1 twin, and the unique bunk room sleeps 6. These are custom beds built into the walls, creating a cozy safe nook for sleeping! The loft has a queen sofa sleeper for additional sleeping room. A beautiful sunroom/ dining room is adjacent to the living area with access to the outdoor hot tub. Enjoy the covered front porch for morning coffee, while listening to the relaxing stream just a stones throw away. Enjoy the hot tub and fire pit, up until 10 p.m.*NO PARTIES* There is a noise ordinance - quiet time 10 p.m. - 8 a.m. you must move inside by 10 pm .Strictly enforced.
Property manager
Barbara and Dan Mertz
Languages
English
Amenities
Hot tub
Parking available
Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
QUIET TIME 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Fines for non-compliance!! Must be inside at 10 p.m. READ DETAILS IN THE RENTAL AGREEMENT-
DO NOT remove ashes from fireplace for any reason. With an extended stay, if need be, we will take care of it for you. NO OUTDOOR FIRES OF ANY KIND.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is NOVEMBER DISCOUNTS1 Log Cabin Sanctuary, beautiful stream running through. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at NOVEMBER DISCOUNTS1 Log Cabin Sanctuary, beautiful stream running through.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at NOVEMBER DISCOUNTS1 Log Cabin Sanctuary, beautiful stream running through.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is NOVEMBER DISCOUNTS1 Log Cabin Sanctuary, beautiful stream running through. located?
Located in the heart of Idaho Springs, this lodge is within 3 miles (5 km) of Underhill Museum, Clear Creek and Argo Gold Mill and Museum. Steve Canyon Statue is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.
NOVEMBER DISCOUNTS1 Log Cabin Sanctuary, beautiful stream running through. Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wish I could’ve stayed a few days longer we were there for a wedding and a couple extra days of recuperating would’ve been awesome. My only suggestion is to save the door code # If you have Verizon wireless, we had to drive back into town so we could get into our email and get the code for the front door! ha ha ha definitely would stay there again.
This cabin is perfect! Pictures are great, but they seriously don’t do the cabin justice! The place has such great amenities and is in a wonderful location! There is so much space! Our group of 10 fit with no issue! Our group stayed for its proximity to Gray’s and Torrey’s Peaks (40 min drive). The check in and out process was seamless. I would stay here again and suggest that others do if they find themselves in the Idaho Springs area.
Great house! Everything was great about the inside and outside of the house. Location was great 45-60 mins from all the slopes. You’re also very close to golden and other place.
We were in Idaho Springs for a wedding. This home was close to the venue and perfect for the 7 adults that stayed there. We hosted a small brunch after rehearsal and everyone was impressed with the size and beauty of the house and outdoor space. It was well equipped- the kitchen well stocked, plenty of towels, and a peaceful atmosphere! The host was very prompt in answering questions. Highly recommend!
Cabin was amazing for our family of 8. We greatly enjoyed the space, adult bunk beds were a fun bonus, kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals. We enjoyed the hot tub after a long day of skiing and sitting by the fireplace playing games.
Spacious log cabin with all the amenities you could ask for, perfect for a winter getaway. The owner is very responsive and even got us early check in. 10/10 would recommend.
We really enjoyed this property. It was the perfect distance to Loveland Ski area and enough space for our families. The kids loved the bunk room and we also enjoyed having the hot tub after a day of skiing. We also enjoyed having a wood fire to snuggle by.
Owners were easy to get ahold of and quick to respond!
We loved our stay at the Moonlit lodge. The big kitchen was perfect for gathering together and preparing meals, the dining room was spacious and the hot tub was divine, especially after a long hike. We loved having our morning coffee by the stream. The host was available via phone when we had questions.
Cabin is roomy and excellent accommodations that allow for several groups to enjoy separate activities. Kitchen is very well stocked with appliances, pots and pans, bowls and utensils. We were able to bake 250 cupcakes and a wedding cake while there. Excellent response time from hosts.
I used this beautiful mountain home as the homebase for my wedding weekend. The home and nature surrounding it was out of a dream and it was the perfect place for me to relax the days leading up to my wedding and for my bridal party to get ready the morning of. Couldn't have imagined a more perfect place for the most special weekend of my life and the host, Barb, was so helpful and accommodating before, during, and after our stay.
This was a great place to stay. Just know when you stay you have to keep the fire going in order to keep the place above 55 degrees at night, and you can’t stay out past 10pm (and say use the hot tub).
The only real negative was that we could not check in at the normal check in time. There were delays from the prior group.
Caleb S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Becky B., Sulphur, Louisiana
16 Nov 2016
Relaxing and beautiful
This place is a lot better than the picture. We can't wait to go back. It is so easy to get to. It is a wonderful house for the summer or winter. It is close to everything. It has a wonderful floor plan but still has lots of privacy. Barbara and Dan were great host. It has a hot tub close to the house and huge deck with a fire pit. Also my favorite was the steam out the front door ...can't wait for the next trip up!! Becky B
Just a beautiful spot. Great value, bigger in real life than it looked online. 2 tvs (not that we really used them). Extra couches can qualify as beds given their amazing bunk bed room.
Only qualms are the noise restriction which really wasn’t a huge deal but gotta be careful when it gets late if any guests are outside. Also internet came and went and no service in the valley. Overall great long weekend highly recommend.
We had 3 families with 12 people aged 1 - 53 and we were all comfortable in this spacious cabin. Very well appointed with amenities. Beautiful location. Only hiccup is I would not recommend the pullout couch, very springy and not comfortable - my husband and I choose the bunk beds with the “kids” and they were very comfortable/ he is 6’2” and was fine. Cabin very conveniently located just 5 minutes from town and also I-70. Close to so many attractions. Our son was married at North Star Gatherings and this was a perfect spot to gather family members. Thank you for sharing your home with our family.
We loved our stay. It was a beautiful setting and the home itself was comfortable and charming. It was perfect for our family, who needed a place to stay close to my son’s wedding at Blackstone Rivers Ranch. It was the perfect location!
The only reason why I gave less than 5 stars for communication was due to problems with VRBO, not the owners. The owners were fantastic! No matter what source I used, I could not sign in to VRBO for over a week. It was time consuming trying to receive the check in instructions. Again, that was all on VRBO.
I would highly recommend this for your stay.
Julie K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
25 Aug 2016
A MUST STAY!
Wow.. this cabin was perfect for our family getaway!! Our favorite features were the 3 built in bunk beds the enclosed hot tub, and firepit . Another great feature we loved was the river running right in front of the property with a trout pond. I would highly suggest boooking this cabin! It is 2 minutes from rafting and the town. We were able to see all Idaho Springs offers because of the great location of the cabin. Far enough away to enjoy nature, but not too far from the town. The owners take care of the property and it was very clean! Memories we will never forget!!
We did NOT like that we were forbidden to even sit on porch after 10pm. Also there are video cameras all around the outside of the house making us feel like we were being watched.
We rented this house as my daughter was getting married in Idaho Springs. The place was amazing. Very clean and had everything we needed (aside from a full length mirror).
I was able to host a bridal brunch of 20 women (there were enough tables and chairs to set up outside) and also the hair and makeup set up the day of the wedding. The dining room was the perfect size foe 4 make up/hair artists And the lighting was perfect. Was very peaceful and quiet as well and allowed us to enjoy the downtime prior to all the wedding festivities.
Barbara was great! Very patient with the 100 questioned I had while trying to plan.
Highly recommend
Relaxing, beautiful cabin right down the street from Idaho Springs downtown
I stayed here with my family for a weekend and couldn't have been more impressed. The location is incredible: close enough to town to be ~5 minutes from downtown Idaho Springs but far enough away that it is peaceful and quiet. The grounds are well-kept and the babbling brook the runs right by the property make for pretty amazing mornings sipping coffee on the porch while the sun comes up.
Inside, you'll find a super clean residence with everything you could need to cook for yourself and the other guests. The beds were numerous and all very comfortable with plenty of blankets to stay cozy. Definitely check out the bunk beds! They were a huge hit with our kids and I'd personally say they were comfortable enough for a smaller adult to sleep in, no problem.
Couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay. We'll definitely be back!
We loved the cabin, it was tidy, clean and well maintained. It was a short drive from Idaho Springs, and right next to a stream. The nights are cool and the days are bright. There is a noise curfew for the evening, but honestly you don't really think about it with all the things available. The hosts were very kind, one of the kids accidently broke a glass lamp, we notified the hosts and they were very understanding. Good fun stay!
Pros:
* Beautiful scenery
* Plenty of sitting space (including outdoors)
* Flowing stream
* Clean and tidy interior
* Under 8k feet (no altitude sickness)
* Amazing, well stocked, fireplace for the house
* Well maintained and hot hot-tub.
Cons:
* Slower internet speed (to be expected in the mountains)
* No cell service (Verizon)
* Right off a highway (not a busy one though)
* Small outdoor space
* Parking (we had two full size trucks, there was no other room for a vehicle unless you parked on the grass)
* Needs updated cookware (many of the Teflon pans were badly scratched up)