Alpen Way Chalet Mountain Lodge

Mar 31st, 2024

Mar 10th, 2024

My partner and I stayed for three nights this past March and I must say everything was amazing! We were also there for the blizzard, although I'm not sure local Coloradans would refer to it as a blizzard, but being from Louisiana it was definitely a blizzard to us, and it was the most amazingly tranquil and magical experience getting to see all the snow and ice in an absolutely beautiful place. Tommy and Lisa went above and beyond in all areas and were extremely helpful as we navigated the local terrain, as well as some of the places we had hoped we would experience while there (we went to the hot springs in Idaho Springs and we highly recommend!) We will definitely stay again, and hopefully will come at a warmer time of year, so that we may see some wildlife. We didn't get to see any critters, although I know that they're there in the background. At any rate, if you're on the fence ovrer where to stay-- Get off of the fence because this is absolutely where you want to stay while in Evergreen, Colorado. Thank you so much for everything, we will be back....
Mar 27th, 2024

Alpen Way Chalet is an adorable little lodge in Evergreen, complete with a fire pit, a creek, and chickens. We stayed in the Jubilee Suite (there were 5 of us) and we could not have asked for better lodging! Our housekeeper, Emily, did a fantastic job getting our room ready for us; plenty of towels, dishes, soap in the soap dispensers, and chocolate candies! The couple who own the lodge were very friendly and clearly were proud of their work. They were also very informative about events and places in Evergreen for us to visit. We visited at the end of March, so there was a lot of snow, some sidewalks and paths had patches still covering them, and there were not many events for us to go to, but it was very peaceful and relaxing, and still 100% worth it! We even got to see elk on two separate occasions while driving, and lots of ducks. We have already started talking to our family members about this place, and we will definitely vacation here again. Nearby activities: Cactus Jack's and the Little Bear Saloon have live music most nights; the lake nearby has trails with a gorgeous view; there are more trails following Bear Creek and going into the mountains; Evergreen, Kittredge and other small towns nearby have plenty of shops and galleries to visit! Walkability: When there is no snow, it seems as though it would be fairly walkable; however, the lodge is located right next to the highway, so be cautious about vehicles. The lodge grounds itself is definitely walkable. Noteworthy details: Watch out for elk, ducks, and any other wildlife that might pop up! Owners warned us about bears sniffing around the garbage, too, to make sure we understood to keep food and trash organized in the bins.
Mar 25th, 2024

What was advertised as the Daisy Suite is actually a dingy, dark basement with very low ceilings. My five year old son and I had to wear two layers of socks and clothes at night to stay warm for sleep (even after increasing the temperature to 71F). The website states that the windows face the garden, however, the windows are small basement type closer to the ceiling windows, that overlook the top of the trees (no garden view). As soon as I entered the place, I knew I was misled and wanted to go back to Denver where I live and was ready to bear the sunk cost. I stayed because my five year old was excited and I did not want to ruin his presidents day vacation with me. In summary, spent over 500 dollars for two nights entrapped and claustrophobic in someones basement project.
Feb 21st, 2024