Entire Cabin: Step Back in Time at The Piney Lodge
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Built in 1961, The Piney Lodge is a compact, rustic cabin tucked into Grand County on the edge of Grand Lake, Colorado. It retains much of its 1960s character while offering basic modern conveniences, including Comcast/Xfinity Wi-Fi and basic cable television added in January 2021. The whole-cabin rental is smoke-free and pet-friendly, making it a distinctive throwback stay for travelers wanting a genuine mountain cabin feel rather than a standard hotel room.
Rooms & Layout
The cabin has an open floor plan combining a small family room and kitchen in one main living space. Two small bedrooms, each with blackout curtains, are separated by a ¾ bathroom with a single shower and hold one queen bed and one double bed. A second full bathroom with a bathtub and a washer/dryer sits off the mudroom, giving overflow privacy, and the family room adds a sofa with a pullout bed for extra sleeping space.
Amenities & Recreation
Guests have a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, stove, microwave, and stocked spices and condiments, plus an ironing board and heating for practical comfort. Outdoor recreation centers on a deck with a gas grill and a separate gas fire pit below for evening stargazing, while an indoor wood fireplace and large front windows offer views of wildlife and mountain scenery. A small library of DVDs, toys, puzzles, games, and books rounds out the in-cabin entertainment options.
Location & Surroundings
The cabin sits about 5 minutes from downtown Grand Lake and close to a cluster of restaurants and bars, including the Roadhouse Bar and Grill about 1km away and Grand Manor and The Apothecary Bar and Lounge roughly 1.4km away, with several more dining options within 5-7km. It is around 10 minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park and Granby Ski Resort, 20 minutes to Hot Sulphur Springs, 45 minutes to Winter Park, and roughly a 2-hour drive from Denver International Airport, which lies about 108km away. A Stillwater bus station is just 830m from the property for those without a car.
Best for
This cabin best suits families and small groups seeking an unplugged, nature-focused mountain getaway near Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park, thanks to its two bedrooms, pullout sofa bed, kitchen, and kid-friendly toys and games. It also appeals to pet owners and travelers wanting outdoor evenings around a fire pit and grill rather than a conventional hotel experience. Couples looking for a cozy, rustic retreat with fireplace and deck views will also find it well suited to their needs.
Travel tips
A car is the most practical way to reach nearby attractions like Rocky Mountain National Park (about 10 minutes away) and Granby Ski Resort, though the Stillwater bus station just 830m away offers a non-driving option for getting around locally. Check-in is at 4:00 pm, so plan arrival timing accordingly, especially after a long drive from Denver International Airport, which is roughly a 2-hour trip. Because the cabin has a house phone that can ring in the evening, light sleepers planning early hikes may want to ask about disabling the ringer.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the cabin's upkeep, comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and the enjoyable outdoor deck for taking in the scenery and stargazing, along with responsive communication from the host. Several reviewers highlight the cozy fireplace ambiance and general satisfaction with their stay. A recurring complaint involves the main bathroom's small, cramped shower with a door that doesn't close tightly, along with occasional comments about warm indoor temperatures, an older kitchen, a small television, and an evening house-phone ring that disrupted sleep for early risers. Overall sentiment remains strongly positive despite these specific, isolated critiques.
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