This place is huge! We had 7 families and only 2 families had to share a jack and jill bathroom, but otherwise we each had our own bathroom. There are multiple kitchens and places to relax. The kids watched a movie downstairs while the adults played games upstairs. The best was the beautiful constellations we could see at night. Some of our friends brought their ice skates and went out on the ice every day. This was a great stay to ring in the new year. Some of the furniture/sheets seem a little outdated and a few cobwebs here and there (it is a remote cabin afterall), but for the most part we had a really wonderful time!!

We have stayed here for 5 years and have many excellent memories. It's rustic, but we love it, and find all it's quirks to be endearing.

Our group enjoyed our time at the Westcliff Lodge very much. We had the main lodge, Rec/ Hall Dinning, and the tower. The bedrooms are very nice and a plus is that they have a private bathroom for all rooms except for two rooms sharing a jack and jill bathroom. The quest enjoyed the rooms and the living room area on each floor were great for visiting and we enjoyed watching a video series with a lesson and one evening watching a movie. The tower was great for the overflow, The top of the tower had amazing views of the stars enjoyed by all ages of the people attending our retreat. Our group enjoyed the Rec/Dinning Hall. It was perfect for our group, allowing all of us to eat together. The grills that were provided made the meals a bit easier. The swimming pool and sauna were used by all ages of those attending. The kitchen in the dinning hall had everything that we needed to cook and prepare our food. The refrigerator and freezer held all the food we brought to prepare the meals during our stay. The only negative comment for our stay I would share is the Rec/Dining rooms were not as clean as the main Lodge. The kitchen needs a good cleaning, the stove was very dirty. We choose to do any baking in the stoves in the Main Lodge. We did not get to use the Lake due to an algae problem. which was no fault of the Westcliff Lodge, we were looking forward to the water time on the lake.

Our family - 18 of us from 9 to 91 - had an incredible time at this lovely rustic property. From watching sunsets on the top of the tower to playing ping pong and pool in rec hall, there was no end of the fun to be had. Thank you to the owners for the great hospitality.

We enjoyed our week at this property. The stay was fun and very relaxing. We stayed in the lodge most of the time for visiting and cooking so we didn’t heat the main part of the house up. Worked for us since the pool and hot tub was in the lodge. Would recommend this property to others.

This property has everything you need for everyone. Space, pool, lake, ping pong table, pool table, paddle boats, ....it is a great spot. This is our second year here . Everyone has a great time. Checking in and out is simple, communication with the host is great. Quick response and even gives you addional information you may need.

Property was reserved for families meeting up for our daughter’s wedding. The “kids,” from 7 to 20, had lots to do and also quiet spaces to read or draw. The adults were very happy with the kitchen set-up and ability to chat while keeping an eye on the younger ones in the hot tub and pool. The owners were very kind and responsive. The only glitch was they had trouble with hot water for showers. Only has a couple minutes of hot. Someone was sent out but could not fix it. Fortunately, it was not good out and everyone enjoyed being together as they don’t live in the same areas. The owners really tried to help.

I stayed here with my whole family, siblings, inlaws, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews so we had a large group of all ages and there was something for everyone. This is a beautiful location and property and close to Westcliffe which is a beautiful little town we very much enjoyed and frequented the Peregrine Coffee Roasters coffee shop which is absolutely delightful. The lodge and grounds are spacious and great for large groups. The hot tub and pool were great. It was pretty clean on the surface inside the house therefore our stay was mostly enjoyable. However the whole property and Lodge just needs some routine maintenance, it looks overgrown on the outside like it doesn't get mowed or weedeated and windows looked like they hadn't been cleaned or cobwebs cleared in a very long time. Inside there was a dire need for more towels and especially beach towels for pool and hot tub as we all flew in and couldn't bring our own. Lots of lightbulbs were out. We had planned to make pancakes one morning but changed our meal plans as the frying pans were very old and scratched and not very useable. Other dishes were good just had to be washed before use as there was evidence of mice in them. The whole place just needs a good deep clean. One of the bedrooms had a strong puke smell and we didn't discover till the last day while stripping the beds that there was puke on the inside of the blanket. One of the bathtubs had hair and bugs in it. A few of the bathrooms doors didn't lock. The ad was very unclear about the sleeping space in the house, it only lists the beds in the bedrooms and completely omits the couches, pullout sofas and mattresses in the loft, and some of the sleeping space is in the game room/conference hall. There is also a huge lack of pictures so there was no way of knowing what the main areas looked like or what sleeping arrangements would be like. It is a very very rustic place but that's not a bad thing if you like that style. Normally I would not nitpick at a few little things cuz it's not a big deal but there were just too many things that were neglected. Again it is a great place and I don't regret staying there but I need to review it honestly and hopefully some maintenance can be done soon. Sincerely, Maria

Overall, this was a wonderful way to spend our 50th anniversary. Beautiful house. So much room, and the best part was the rec hall where all 25 of us (11 months to 72) could be together. Fantastic kitchen. Our only problem was the pool was super cold and we couldn't turn it up (broken switch?) I am in contact with the owner about that. Everyone also loved being by the lake. We also rented the tower, and that was a big hit with the kids. Hope we can do this again sometime.

Dirty, communication was difficult. A one star location. CLEANLINESS. -unit was NOT cleaned, came into a severely dirty unit. First the smell is overwhelming. Property is a mess from kitchen to bedrooms to out buildings. KITCHEN -oven was filthy, pots and pans were thrown in the cabinet, -mouse droppings in cabinets,a serious health hazard. GRILL was not cleaned-TRASH was not removed from deck just off kitchen. Very difficult to get into dumpster located in front yard. Dishes in the kitchen were dirty when we arrived. Cupboards were completely unorganized and pots and pans were literally thrown in the cabinets, kitchen floors were filthy and had to clean kitchen prior to use. There were roaches, bugs inside dishes. NO dish soap, dirty kitchen sponge, and one kitchen towel that looked used. FAMILY ROOM had extra couches stores theatre style , looked like carpets had not vacuumed or recently cleaned. LOWER LEVEL carpets had visible dirt, sheets were questionable. OUT BUILDINGS were full of spiders when walking through you could feel the webs across your face. GENERAL *we, as guests did the work of cleaning the unit. Not what we came to do. BEDROOMS, master bed had questionable hair and one bedroom had big throw up smells. Sheets seemed not changed. BASEMENT Mold smells, mouse droppings,dirty toilets. Filthy carpet DISREPAIR in most had deferred maintenance. Like, dishwasher did not work. The filter was FULL of food, pasta and junk that we never ate. We cleaned the filter, (why did we have to clean the filter) and the unit still did not work. We ended up hand washing our dishes, this not ok. Dishwasher leaking under the flooring. Mold possible HOT TUB was overfilled and looked like the water had not been changed. Visible mold is everywhere around the base of the unit POOL-unusable Cold, Cold. like below 60 degrees, It is also leaking severely under the pool safety issue . Mold is visible. We were hoping to use the pool. LAKE -Deweese lake has so much potential but we were alarmed when we saw the flashing sign of T OXIC ALGAE, NO H UMAN OR PET CONTACT” this was a health concern in this VRBO back yard, which was a reason we picked this location is because of the lake. SECURITY of the property was an issue as there are many doors that lead outside and alarming, one was unlocked when we arrived. Checked for squatters. DOCUMENTED WITH PHOTOS.

Fun annual family reunion. Lake wasn't available(algae) but the views, the pool, the weather and the home made it excellent anyway.

The property was great, views and access to the lake very nice. The pool and hot tub added to the fun. Room for everyone and many things to do and explore.

Very nice, plenty of space for our family reunion. Some showers didn't work. Beautiful lake, but we couldn't use it at all because of toxic algae, and the boating equipment was broken or unusable.

Lots of space for everyone (24) to enjoy. Beautiful views and sunsets. Lots of birds and wildlife to observe, but disappointed that we couldn't fish or use the watercrafts because of the toxic algae in the lake. Lois was kind enough to compensate us when the pool heater broke just before we arrived. But with a spacious hot tub, the cold water pool was tolerable for the kids in the warm afternoon. The tower was great and made a good teenager hangout. Lots of bathrooms (we didn't even use some of them). The beds in the lodge were well-used. There was plenty of wood for campfires by the lake. The grocery store in town was well-stocked and adequate. The Amish bakery had giant cinnamon rolls!

Beautiful location! Wonderful communication and any questions or needs handled promptly and well. Plenty of beds for everyone. Sitting by the lake and relaxing was very enjoyable, activities available those that want to be busier too. I recommend for a nice get away with the family.

This is a beautiful spot right on the lake. You cannot beat the view! The hosts have thought of everything to make the trip comfortable and fun. Plenty of room for everyone in the house and lots of things to do.

We came for a vacation with 4 families, and rented the astronomy tower along with the main house. There is so much space! And the mountain views are absolutely beautiful. The pool was fantastic, and the access to the lake was great. Between the 4 different kitchens we were able to find everything we needed for cooking. The decor is a little over the top, but actually led to a lot of laughs during our stay. The house was nice and clean, but it is a little run down. We had a great time there and would definitely come back!

The property was perfect for our family. There was a ton of room so we weren’t on top of each other. When there’s 25 people that’s important. Both the adults and children had a blast. Thank you to the owners patience in answering alot of questions before we arrived. Our family was coming from Florida, Alabama, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and Oregon. Thanks.

There are just so many great things about this home. The scenery of the mountains and lake are so peaceful and relaxing, just being there was a retreat. The kids stayed busy with the swimming in the pool, playing 8 ball in the rec. hall ,roasting marshmallows on the fire pit and exploring the area. Not one time did I hear "I'm bored." from them. The adults enjoyed the paddle boats, fishing, and having the space to take a nap. Already have plans to return next year!!

The place is both rustic and serene. There is plenty of space and something for everyone to enjoy. We loved being away from the crowd and yet so close to the cute town of Westcliff. We cant wait to go back.

We had a great time! The house is big and very spacious we loved the views and how cozy the house felt. We spent new years in the rec hall cooking, playing games, listening to music going in the hot tub! The additional tower was great for the kids! Overall very fun memorable experience.

Beautiful property, plenty of privacy, great for a large group.

This was a rustic cabin on the lake. Beds were aged, but not too bad. Overall it accommodated all of our needs. Our only complaint was due to mother nature, as the lake had blue green algae and you could not swim or boat in the water. As well as the lake was being drained due to this, so water level was greatly diminished. Would definitely stay here again.

So much to do in the spacious rec room. Also the outdoor lawn gathering watching sunsets was wonderful.

We always have fun on our family trip to Westcliffe. Its like a private summer camp for our crew. Sad to see the impact of the drought on the reservoir but it did not prevent us from having a fabulous time

Incredible property for large groups that want to get away. Awesome for families, so much to do and so many ways to make memories and let children have fun. Lake, pool, hot tub, Rec hall, tons of space, awesome place

fun on the lake, there is a lot to do, but these guys need to fix up the property a little bit. We have come here 3 of the past 4 years. The house doesn't seem to be getting cleaned very well, the games (pool, ping pong) are junk and need updated, there are many things in the house that need attention. It's a fun place, but the quality of the past few years has gone down, meanwhile the price seems to go up.

The house is perfect for several families to get away and have plenty of space. There is a huge family room, kitchen table, seven bedrooms, and a giant rec room with it's own industrial kitchen, couches, tables, pool table and ping pong. The property is right on the lake with great fishing, includes kayaks and canoes, and has its own hot tub and pool. All you need to stay entertained and not feel like you are on top of each other.

As we have stayed at this property in the past it was as we thought it would be. We had no problems. We did have a small issue with check-in as the property was not ready. The cleaning had not been completed but the cleaning service jumped right in and finished it up while we waited. We had a wounderfull stay and I would recommend the property as a great place. Fishing was great!!!!

We had an amazing weekend at your house we will definitely be going back.

This was our second visit to this property. The owners are amazing and are so easy to work with! There is something for everyone here. We swam, soaked in the hot tub, kayaked and peddle boated, and enjoyed the sunset by the lake! There was plenty of room for all 21 of us (last year we had more and still had enough room) and the house was stocked with everything we needed! Looking forward to visit #3!!

Had a great stay