Alexander lake lodge
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Alexander Lake Lodge is a smoke-free cabin property set on a lake in rural Colorado, offering 7 individual cabins rather than standard hotel rooms. The property combines a rustic, self-catered cabin experience with a few full-service touches, including an on-site restaurant, bar/lounge, and coffee shop/cafe. A 24-hour front desk and common-area coffee/tea service round out the amenities.
Cabins
Each of the 7 cabins is equipped with a full kitchen featuring a refrigerator, oven, stove, and microwave, making them well suited to longer, self-sufficient stays. Cabins include flat-screen TVs (32-inch, with digital channels and cable), DVD players, and coffee makers, along with showers and on-request hair dryers. Housekeeping is available on request rather than daily, and all units are smoke-free.
Dining & Services
Guests have access to an on-site restaurant, bar/lounge, and coffee shop/cafe, along with room service. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and free self-parking is provided on site.
Location & Surroundings
The lodge sits near its own lake with a restaurant literally steps away (Close, about 52 meters), and GML Restaurant just over 3 km away. Other dining options such as La Familia Mexican Restaurant, Mama Joanie's Pizza, and The Pondy bar & grill are within roughly 15-16 km. The nearest airports are Aspen/Pitkin County, Grand Junction Regional, and Montrose Regional, each roughly 50-97 km away, reflecting the property's remote, mountain-country setting.
Best for
Alexander Lake Lodge suits travelers seeking a quiet, self-catered cabin getaway by a lake, thanks to its full kitchens, free parking, and smoke-free cabins spread across a peaceful rural property. It's a good fit for couples or small groups wanting a low-key retreat with basic on-site dining rather than a full-service resort experience. Given the limited breakfast offering and portable-heater climate control, it may appeal less to guests wanting hotel-style amenities.
Travel tips
Because the nearest airports (Aspen/Pitkin County, Grand Junction Regional, and Montrose Regional) are all roughly 50-97 km away, plan on a car rental or private transfer to reach the lodge. Pack layers, as guests have noted the cabins use portable heaters rather than central heating. The complimentary breakfast is limited (cereal or instant oatmeal) and only served for a short window, so plan an alternative if you want a heartier morning meal, and note that nearby restaurants like GML Restaurant and Close are within easy walking or short driving distance.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the cleanliness and quiet atmosphere of the cabins and grounds, along with comfortable beds and pleasant, personable owners. Several reviewers appreciated the lake views from their cabins. On the downside, some noted the reliance on portable heaters left cabins less warm than expected, housekeeping restocking (such as toilet paper) was occasionally missed, the complimentary breakfast was minimal and only available for a short window, and communication through the booking app was unreliable, requiring guests to call directly.
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