This property is nothing like it is advertised, except for the view. We rented the lodge and chalet for a family gathering. When I booked the owner said this was a rustic, lived in lodge and chalet. This was way beyond rustic, it was filthy! The house was dirty with dust and cobwebs everywhere. We found mouse turds in all the rooms. Later we found a dead mouse in the dog's water dish and saw mice scurrying nightly. My grand-daughter saw a rat in the chalet! None of the outside doors would shut and we found the downstairs french doors wide open when we arrived. The whirlpool shown in the property description does not work, that is a junk room. A hot tub was added, but every time we ran it the breakers flipped. The lights flickered and dimmed, light switch plate was burning hot to the touch. No smoke alarms, we did find fire extinguishers, but they are out of date (1988). Many of the outlets did not have face covers and the wires were exposed, registers covers were missing. All the showers and tubs had what looked like black mold in the seams. The grill didn't work properly and caught on fire at one point. The property is advertised to have canoes for use, when asked we were told the park rangers had picked them up and they couldn't get them back. Staff was in the house unannounced frequently. Vrbo recommends to talk to the owner with any complaints. We tried. The owner was very rude and repeatedly stated "I don't want to talk to you." He finally said make a list and give it to the cleaning staff. I would not recommend this property, it is filthy and a safety hazard.

Gorgeous rustic mountain property. We had a very intimate wedding and could not have asked for a better location. The property is a great size to accommodate guests, and the stunning views are unbeatable.

A group of 20 of my friends and family members met in Marble to celebrate New Year's Eve. We wanted a cozy, rustic cabin getaway with enough space for our large group, and that's exactly what we got. The mountain views surrounding made the 4 hour drive after our flight to Denver worth it. There was an issue with the hot tub a few days before our trip and since it had been a big factor in our decision to book, Vince went way out of his way (drove to Denver and back to pick up the needed piece) to get it fixed prior to our trip - thanks for that. We really enjoyed it. We hope to return to Marble Lodge one day.

Beautiful property In a beautiful area! Highly recommend!! We loved it.

The property manager and location are fantastic. The views and access to Beaver lake are the best in Marble. This property has incredible potential and character. The kitchen is well stocked with all the utensils and pots you would need to prepare meals. However, the home and property are lacking in maintenance and cleanliness. All carpets desperately need to be replaced and a thorough cleaning and decluttering need to happen for guests to feel comfortable. All mattresses need to be replaced in the main house and some in the guest house as well. Also, number of persons this property can sleep is misrepresented. It sleeps 20/22 in beds depending on what you count as beds(there are some smaller than twin beds in the guest house and floor pads covered with couch covers)...the rest sleep on provided camping gear on the floor. If you have a youth group or adolescents this is a great place for you, if you have a toddler still toddling or crawling you will want to avoid due to the floors. If you are a person that needs things to be clean to feel comfortable this is not the place for you.

Had a large family (35) reunion. There was plenty of space for adults and kids. Plenty of things to do, gorgeous mountain view for relaxing on the deck, large meeting room for group games and gatherings. Had a great time.

The lodge was an ideal location to hold my bachelorette party. We loved utilizing the outdoor spaces, the views, and it was spacious enough for us to spread out.

I wanted to give my family and new wed sister and brother in law a vacation surprise and came across the property. The pictures/video uploaded on site looks amazing and so i booked the property. Our first night/arrival was a night mare. We got to the town around 6:30 pm and tried to look for the house, it took us an hour to find the house because this house on very higher elevation and the driveway to house is very very very steep and was totally snowed in. You do not get any cellphone reception in the area so i wasn't able to call the host. One of our car got stuck in effort to find house and when finally we found the house, our second car was not able to go up the driveway due to the sleet. we had kids in our group and all of use had to drag our suitcases in dark and walk up to the house. When i reached to the house, i called owner, his staff to assist us with stuck car and no one answered. I left owner voice messages and returned my call next morning. I wish i could post pictures here, the house is very dusty, furniture is old and have so many stains especially chairs in game room and carpet is very old/stains. The lighting is very low in the house main floor. The kitchen is good, mix of old and new appliances with plenty of dishes so that was the the good part. The staff was not helpful upon our exit. I requested staff member at 10:00am for help taking our luggage to one of the car parked down because of driveway elevation could not drive up and she said she doesn't have time because she needs to get house ready for next guest. It hardly takes 5 minutes. We had to drag suitcases again down the hill. We paid a good amount for main house which i think was very high and we at least deserved a little help with our luggage at exit. The house has a slate says don't mind the dust which is to bring country look to the cabin however, I am allergic to dust. I got sick very first day so if you are allergic to dust, you might want to stay away. Over all it was ok to stay there and we made it work for us but I wish i had idea about very steep/elevated driveway which was not shown in pictures/video, i would've stayed away from this property. It was not convenient to walk up and down with kids and parents every time if your cars get stuck. Also know the furniture/towels and some bedding in house are very old and it would be great if the owner can get stains removed from chairs, get some dusting done in rooms and fix lighting where lamps are not working.

We loved our stay at the lodge! Very comfortable accommodations and plenty of room for a large group. The hot tub is amazing, as was our host and the staff.

Was a great stay to get away. No cell service but a land line was available. No luxury TV or cable, built fires, took walks, read a book, put together a puzzle, wife and I spent quality time together. Beautiful days and never seen so many stars. Accommodations where comfortable. I was a little nervous using some of the older appliances but all worked well. The cabin was very well insulated and even though there was snow everywhere we were snug and warm. My only recommendation was to add smoke alarms for safety even though not required by law. I would suggest that all previous parties have to remove their food when they leave. There was enough food (Can, bagged, bottled) left over if you had a snow in emergency you could survive, but that made it a little too lived in for my taste. We will be back because it was a healthy escape from the suburbs. Vince, Ana and Rob where very helpful, no hassle experience. I'm praying for you Rob to make a recovery.

I want to start by saying Marble is a wonderful little town, and the Beaver Lake Retreat has probably the best setting and location out of all the properties surrounding Beaver Lake. Vince, your host, is very gracious and accommodating. There are, however, a few very simple but MUCH needed updates this property needs to make guests more comfortable during their stay. The first, and most important, is this lodge needs a very thorough deep cleaning. The carpet throughout is original (from when, I don't know), which has the effect of retaining years of odor. The odor is the first thing you notice when you walk in, which is a shame because the lodge itself has so much character. The second much needed update is new beds. We were in two different rooms, one in the main lodge, and one in the newer guest house addition. All 3 beds had seen their useful lives peak years ago. The box spring on our son's bed was broken, so half of the queen bed was unusable and actually forced him to sleep across two different levels of mattress. Needless to say, that didn't help his back the next day, as we had a full day of hiking and canoeing planned. The bathroom in the upstairs guest house had a bathtub and shower nozzle, but no shower curtain which made it impossible to shower without assistance from someone else, or spraying water everywhere. This property is a time capsule from the 70's. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that, but even time capsules can be CLEAN. It is not my intention to leave a negative review that will impact this wonderful little property in an adverse way. I just hope the host will take this opportunity to make some much needed updates so the retreat can be enjoyed by more people for years to come.

Our party of 2 adults & 3 teenagers loved the retreat. The buildings are rustic, full of character, and make you feel at home and comfortable. It is not like staying at a Hilton – there is no room service, nor claim of pampering luxury. it’s like staying at your cool uncle’s wilderness cabin home. It puts you right where you want to be: at the edge of the wilderness, in a marvelous little town at the end of the paved road. We brought our own food (there is no grocery in Marble - plan ahead), which we prepared in the large, well-equipped, shared kitchen, and ate in the long dining room which overlooks Beaver Lake and the end of Marble’s paved road. There are many decks to sit on and admire the view – day or night – the starry sky was the clearest I’ve ever seen. The large hot tub was a favorite place to be. We stayed in the large cabin (not the main house), which features a single large ground-floor room with 2 double beds and an assortment of single beds attached to the walls. (There is a stack of mattresses that can spread out for larger groups), and two bathrooms. Also in the room was a kitchenette – we used the refrigerator, but did our cooking and dining in the main building. I had visited Beaver Lake Retreat in 2006 after a hard, all-day mountain bike ride (Lead King Basin loop), when we happened to meet the owner in town. He gave us a tour of the retreat, and we talked our way into using the hot tub. We soaked in the steaming tub and watched the stars through the glass ceiling. I vowed that I would return for a real stay with my family. We got our chance in late summer 2015. It was the final highlight of our Badlands / Devils Tower / Big Horn / Yellowstone / Tetons / Colorado vacation. If I am ever lucky enough to get to Marble again, I will be staying at Beaver Lake Retreat.

We were a party of 8 adults a d 6 young girls. Everyone in our party loved this lodge. It has several large decks . If someone desired quiet time ., easily accommodated. Or when we were all together very comfortable. The fire pit was popular both nights we were there. The large kitchen island was the gathering place. It provides an extensive supply of pots and pans and dishes. 2 large refrigerators were super. All the kids loved the kayaks provide , and safety equipment. For the adults, we enjoyed the girls feeling very safe in their own place. Although, there are bedrooms upstairs, they all slept together on the first floor. The owner even returned a lost item of clothes to me free of cost !! I would DEFINITELY return and recommend.

My husband and I had never stayed at Beaver Lake Retreat before. I knew Marble was beautiful but didn't know for sure what to expect at the retreat. We were totally blown away by how nice this was. As one of the other reviewers mentioned we had the entire place to ourselves. The views from our room were amazing. We had a balcony on 2 sides -- one side overlooking the lake. We had this really cute window seat with big windows looking out on the side that didn't have a balcony. We watched a beautiful lightning storm from that window one night. The hot tub is large and in a room surrounded by windows. There is a fire pit outside for a romantic evening. We had to pinch ourselves that we weren't dreaming that we had all of this for the price. The stay was very relaxing as Marble is a pretty quiet town which is exactly what we wanted. We'll be back!

Marble is by far, one of the most beautiful areas of Colorado I have ever visited. What really made this visit perfect were the accommodations at Beaver Lake Retreat and the gracious hospitality of the owner. It is hard to describe this experience in words, but if you are looking for tranquility and a slice of solitude, look no farther. The views are unequaled and the lodgings are warm and comfortable. The town locals will generously point out options for hikes, four wheel drives, and photo opportunities. If this isn’t the perfect get away, you won’t find it elsewhere! You can truly feel at home when you are away from home. I highly recommend the Beaver Lake Retreat!

It was pretty bad.. House is old and dirty. Big cabin has only one bedroom and owner tried to put 15 people in that small old and smelly building full of rats (couldn't sleep because of the noise from cabinets and found bitten soap with clear teeth marks under the chair by the bed). Owner was rude. Most people didn't sleep in 'beds' - these were mattresses on the floor.

What a fantastic time of year to visit this beautiful lodge. Two of us had the entire place to ourselves which was truly a treat! The views from every nook of the lodge were outstanding and the colors of the trees changing outside were absolutely phenomenal. I will definitely be returning for another trip. The owner and caretaker were extremely friendly and accommodating and all the amenities of the lodge were great! My only regret is that we didn't get a chance to take the canoe out on the lake. Highly recommend this for couples and/or big parties as there is more than enough space to house a large family reunion or business retreat. Thanks Vince!!