Mad Moose Lodge

The house was exactly as described and perfect for our stay.
Unfortunately the cleaning team for the management company failed. The house was left very messy despite receiving an email 90 minutes early stating it was available for early check-in.
It was clear the master bath had not been cleaned, which was evidenced by dried feces on the toilet seat, black hair covering the shower drain and soap left in the shower from prior guest.
Additionally the dining table and chairs had dried food stuck to them and there were crumbs and dirt on the floor and rugs.
Very concerning anytime but even more so in this period of COVID. We bought cleaning supplies and cleaned most of it ourselves.
Be prepared to do your own cleaning if you rent from Grand Mountain Rentals.

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The location of the cabin was just perfect. Close to town but somewhat secluded. Cabin was perfect for a family of 5. Well kept and clean and everything was provided. We would definitely come back again!

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The rental experience was good, they have a ton of rules, and it feels like its more complicated than it should be. The house was in good shape, it has a hot tub that had so much chemical in it that it made our skin itchy after about 10 min. They also did not have enough towels for 6 people so we had to ask for more and inquire about "spa towels" and they didn't have any, then promised to drop some off and they never showed. Was pretty costly to for the experience.

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The Mad Moose Lodge is beautiful, charming and cozy. We take an annual trip to the Rocky Mountains in February and stumbled across this wonderful place in Grand Lake. We normally try to find a place that has an outdoor hot tub, because nothing beats sitting in hot water with cool air surrounding you while star gazing. The hot tub was a huge success. This cabin is a very short distance to downtown and the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be visiting again.

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The place was beautiful. Great location. Well appointed. We enjoyed our visit very much.

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The lodge was perfect for the 2 of us empty nesters (no kids this trip). We had everything we needed there and it's a beautiful home. deck is small, so we sat out in the front driveway.

We saw so much wildlife around the home (and also in RMNP) inlcuding a red fox the 1st night run by the driveway and of course chipmunks/ground squirrels and hummingbirds and several mule deer daily. The highlight was a momma Moose and her 2 baby calves right in the backyard!

Anyway, we really enjoyed it (even with weak WiFi which was actually a good thing to keep us "unplugged" a bit) and are excited for a return trip to this lodge with the rest of our family.

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I booked Mad Moose for a long weekend as I had 4 friends visiting from out of state. Originally I had a different home booked but had to change it because we needed to adjust our dates. Grand Mountain Rental was very accommodating and allowed me to change the location. The home is very nice, clean and comfortable. We saw moose almost every day on our walks through the neighborhood as well as Mule Deer. It's in a nice area close to town. The kitchen was very well stocked but we couldn't find any hangers in closets which would have been helpful since we stayed 4 nights. There is an RV park right below the house and we got a little noise and campfire smoke but nothing to complain about. The deck is a bit small but we sat in the yard to relax and admire the views. We experienced issues with the breaker triggering in the two lower bedrooms and contacted the rental office. They were quick to respond and the issue seemed to have fixed itself and no need for a visit from a repair man. I would definitely recommend and rent this home again regardless of the minor issues that I mentioned. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

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Good layout for grandparents, kids, and grandkid. Location good (but need a car for sure). Grill and hot tub fine. Deck tiny but OK. Mom and 2 baby moose visible out the back; campground nearby also fully visible! Kitchen had a very good knife but otherwise meager supplies and tools. Wireless was insecure, weak, and dropped so frequently we gave up rebooting. All in all a good stay.

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Good layout for grandparents, kids, and grandkid. Location good (but need a car for sure). Grill and hot tub fine. Deck tiny but OK. Mom and 2 baby moose visible out the back; campground nearby also fully visible! Kitchen had a very good knife but otherwise meager supplies and tools. Wireless was insecure, weak, and dropped so frequently we gave up rebooting. All in all a good stay.

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This is a beautiful 3 bedroom home within minutes to Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park. The home is tastefully decorated and complete with everything we needed for our family vacation. The hot tub was wonderful under a starlit sky. A moose and two calves right outside our door greeted us the first morning of our stay. Two minutes to an absolutely gorgeous golf course. I would not hesitate to recommend this home. I gave it 4 stars only because I was told by the rental agency that it was minutes to Estes Park when in fact it was an hour and a half.

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We rented this very home 2 years ago. We have talked about the experience many times since then. It was like coming home! Property is clean and inviting. Conveniently located for the golf course and RMNP. One day we just spent the entire day in the house chilling (and counting the moose as they trekked by) We will be back!!

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It was awesome. We had such a great time. It was clean and spacious. We were so cozy there. We got married that weekend and it was the perfect place to host the bridesmaids getting ready and a casual brunch after our wedding. It was so well equipped!! Probably the most equipped kitchen we had ever stayed in. Beautiful scenery. We want to go back!

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The house was great! Clean, upscale, all the amenities! Loved the hot tub, garage, kitchen, master bed and bath, great layout! Very comfortable for 3 couples. If I could wish for more, I would wish for king beds in all rooms, a bit more secluded site. But location very was very convenient ... close to town and to RMNP.

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We had a perfect vacation in Grand Lake and loved our house on Mad Moose Lane. Our family would definitely stay there again. The management company was very nice and helpful and the house had everything we needed to feel like we were home. We loved it.

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Great location, lovely little town away from all the crowds, approx. 20 minute drive to Granby Ranch for the slopes. We were only mins away from the Rocky Mountain National Park and snow mobiles. House is like brand new, the property mgmt group in Grand Lake were great to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

Our stay at Mad Moose Lodge was fantastic, it was everything we were looking for and I would highly recommend staying there. We are planning a return trip there next year.

The Mad Moose Lodge was more than we could have imagined. Very clean and incredibly decorated. Loved the antlered light fixtures as well as the lil' moose and black bear in the family room. The beds were extremely comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. The washer/dryer downstairs was a great added bonus as was the jetted tub in the master suite. The 3 sided fireplace was really nice to come back to in the evenings after a cold and snowy ride thru RMNP. My favorite was getting to start and end each day sitting in the hot tub out on the deck under the Colorado sky. Saw 17 cow elk and 1 nice bull elk bedded down out front one evening and saw several deer in the mornings by the pond out back. We kept several windows open, especially at bedtime, so we could listen to the elk bugling outside every night. The whole experience has us looking forward to our return visit to the Mad Moose Lodge and to Grand Lake. Thank you Grand Mountain Rentals!

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We had an amazing time at the Mad Moose Lodge. It was our first time to the Rocky Mountain area and we were debating between this Grand Lake and Estes park. First of all I am so glad we decided on the Grand Lake area as we visited Estes Park for a day and it was so crowded. Grand Lake was quiet and quaint and had a nearby store in town (3 minutes away) for any food/essentials. The village and the RMNP were just a few minutes from the house. Great location and the fall foliage in the area was amazing. Now the house highly met our expectations. It was clean and very cozy. We loved the fireplace, the kitchen had every essential you could imagine for cooking needs, the beds were comfortable and the layout of the home was perfect. The only thing we were a little disappointed about was the hot tub was not working and our search criteria when selecting a place to stay included this because we had to have a hot tub. We wanted to sit under the stars in the cool weather and soak in the tub and so we were a little upset to find it not working. Other than that, everything else about our stay was exceptional. We loved sitting on the rock out back looking about at the pond. Thanks again for sharing your home with us. We will be back!!

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This house was fantastic! It was clean and comfortable and in the perfect location. We were close to town and to RMNP. We even saw moose in the small pond behind the house. We will stay there again if we are in the area. The only thing we could have used was some additional kitchen towels. Thanks for a fantastic stay!

Loved our stay here. The house has a cozy cabin feel. Very clean and management company made everything super smooth and painless.

This home is wonderful! Beautifully decorated, very comfortable beds, well-appointed kitchen. Just a mile or so from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, also very close to the quaint town of Grand Lake.

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Anybody can grant a name. But in this case we saw real moose (2) within yards of the property! Plus 2 deer and one fox. The property was above and beyond what we expected. Complete kitchen, substantive furnishings, quality appointments. It felt as if we were at home. Only one complaint: We did not book a long enough stay! We could have easily spent 10 days in this home. We were close enough to the town - if we wanted - but removed enough to be secluded. The golf course is minutes away. The entrance to RMNP is a mile away. Absolute perfect getaway!

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