Ryan's Retreat

We had an amazing time in our little Colorado paradise. This wasn't the rental we booked, but we were amazed with the last minute upgrade due to unexpected events at the other cabin. The staff at Grand Mountain rental was wonderful by answering all the questions we had and helping us with anything we needed. Sometime things happen for a reason and we believe we hit the jackpot during this trip. The cabin was spacious and had all the right touches you'd want in a cabin in the woods. The decor was spot on with the abundance of wildlife in the area. We left the cabin very happy and glad things worked out the way they did. Thank you for making our summer vacation memorable and enjoyable!!

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We have done this as a family vacation for many years at different locations near Granby. Location was perfect. Unfortunately the bathrooms were not very clean (black mold on the shower curtains, and the sinks and toilets were very dirty, the sinks still had toothpaste in them, bathroom vents were covered in lint.) Given the amount that you are charged for a cleaning fee this shouldn't happen. If the place were clean and the beds were a little better quality it would be a great stay. If you are counting on the lower bedroom for sleepers, know that it is pretty chilly and you will need warmer bedding.

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Ryan's Retreat was the perfect size for our party of 10 which included three married couples, and 4 children. The cabin was nice and clean, and the property management answered all of my questions expeditedly via email. The cabin was situated near the top of the mountain and the views from all the house's porches was magnificent! We enjoyed driving through the Rocky Mountain National Park on Trail Ridge Road, exploring Adam's Falls in Grand Lake, and we had a small injury that sent us to the ER in Granby where we received excellent care and treatment. All in all, we enjoyed our stay in Ryan's Retreat and made memories to last a lifetime!

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Our cabin was the best fit for the two families and 2 couples we had join us. Minutes away from hikes, golf, ATV trails and all the lake fun! Highly recommend this stay for a trip of 12-14 people. We all had plenty of room and the three floors added quiet and privacy when needed. The 5 decks added great vantage points of the lakes and wildlife all around us. Great stay!

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We stayed at Ryan's Retreat with extended family for a weekend of skiing and snowmobiling. The home is spacious, well equipped and amazing inside and out. Everyone of our family was impressed and enjoyed our stay.

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Had a great time! Stayed three night with friends and had an amazing time. The house is amazing, so beautiful and couldn’t ask for better surroundings. Night one we saw a moose right off of the north facing patio! Night three a couple of deer walked right by. What a cool location just a couple of minutes away from the lakes and Grand Ave. couldn’t be more pleased with our stay!

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Beautiful location, beautiful home, most everything you would think to have or want is already there. Loved the neighbor guy jamming on the bagpipes. Could use some major landscaping. Whirlpool was broken.

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We had an absolutely incredible time at your house. Everything was very comfortable. The town was extremely close by which gave us a lot of activities to do. We couldn't have been happier with the way that our guys weekend went thank you guys so much.

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Ryans Retreat was awesome. Very clean and in good condition. Everything worked fine except the fire place in the bedroom but the one in the living room worked great. Love to see it in the summer. The Grand Mountain Rental staff are very friendy, helpful and accommodating. Grand Lake town is very quaint and upscale. Rocky Mountain Park just minutes away. Breathe taking views.

We had a group of 15 that spent the week of Christmas in Ryan's retreat and we all enjoyed every minute, the view from the cabin was beautiful. The basement level stayed much cooler than the top two levels so I would recommend bringing more blankets. The cabin was pretty well furnished overall though ....we had a wonderful vacation!

Rental was perfect for our group. Close proximity to town & activities. Rental stocked with all the necessities.

This property has great space for a large group. The location is convenient to town and many outdoor activities. I would recommend hiking to Adams Falls and continuing past the falls another mile or so. We did the hike with grandparents, and toddlers and had no problems. We saw several moose and deer along the way.

I would recommend the property owners invest in some outdoor seating for the large deck off the great room. There were only three cheap plastic chairs and one was broken. It would have been nice to have a place to eat and gather outside.

Grand Mountain Rentals was very easy to work with and we will rent from them again next time we are in the area.

This Home is beautiful, all three levels. Love the log interior, and decks it was exactly as the photos and description of the perfect Retreat from the city life.I packed everything except the kitchen sink! I loved that the home was stocked with all our basic needs, down to the propane grill well used for Carne Asada. Our Entourage of 15 fit perfectly, as we celebrated a Graduation & 3 Birthday's! The kids loved the Movie Library. The adults took turns relaxing in the Jet Spa much needed and in front of the fireplace.We all saw a Moose and some Elk while having breakfast, and the cute little chipmunk family that lives under the rock out front. Went Horseback riding, loved the little town ,did a hike up to Adams Falls. Had to cancel our pontoon rental it Snowed in the middle of May that's Colorado, but we found a nice indoor bowling, cinema grill in Fraser with something for all ages.One suggestion would be to put curtains or blinds in the bathroom on the second level and the sleeping space with the pullout couch, and maybe anti slip tape on the steps to the third level they are slippery with socks on. That being said see you soon the Hernandez Family we recommended Ryan's Retreat to all our family in state and out of state. Ryan knew exactly what Family time meant and this home is exactly that we must cherish every moment every memory together because we do not know when it will be our last, his welcoming spirit will always be felt within his beautiful home in the Mountains Thank You Ryan rest in peace.

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Great location, perfect for a large group close to town and snowmobiling.Had everything we needed.

Our group staying at Ryan's Retreat had 6 adults and 5 kids. We had enough space for everyone to have comfortable sleeping areas and were really happy with the bunk room for all of the kids. The house was very comfortable and had several spaces for people to gather. Two suggestions would be to put blinds or curtains in the downstairs room with the pullout couch if it is being used as a sleeping space. Also a card table and chairs would be great. The house currently has plenty of space for sleeping, but not enough "eating" areas if a large group ate altogether. That being said, we would stay here again in a heartbeat! The location is just a couple of minutes from Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park. We were able to golf, go horseback riding, hike, and enjoy the quaint town without traveling far at all. We loved our time here and the management was wonderful to work with.

Despite a few hick ups ( a few Windows wouldn't close, didn't have enough cook ware, and a few more) we had an amazing time! The moment I let the office know what what's going on with the house they came and fixed it! And brought us donuts. The house was beautiful. We had 12 people. Didn't feel cramped. The views were amazing. We saw a moose while habing breakfast. Grand lake was a beautiful town. People were very nice and welcoming. We normally stay in winter park every year but now Grand Lake is our new family vacation spot. M

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Beautiful and spacious home for our family reunion. The kids loved the bunk room and we all loved being able to spread out on the main floor. We loved the cabin's log interior and fireplace. We saw several moose and elk during our stay. It was only a 5 minute drive to town and we felt like we were alone in the forest although there were homes nearby. Would definitely return to this home.

wonderful, beautiful town , good pizza,

Great home for large family.. Pull out couch bed was terrible.. But overall very nice..

AMAZING. Perfect location. Excellent view. Great accommodation.

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We loved the house and location. Very bright, big windows, open floor plan, comfortable bedrooms. Great views. Comfortable beds. Close proximity to town, golf course, and RMNP. Great house for multiple families with kids. We would definitely return and highly recommend the house. With that said, the house needs a few minor updates, including:
-more kitchen supplies (like a can opener!, cutting boards, more silverware, etc.);
-trash cans to put your trash (renters can't be expected to take trash to town everyday that they are there, so they need some cans to hold the trash/avoid leaving outside for the animals);
- more towels (each bathroom only had two large towels, which is not sufficient);
- more extra bedding, esp. blankets and pillows;
- repair the pullout bed in the upstairs loft;
- better snow plowing of the driveway to allow for more parking;
- need blinds in the upstairs bedroom;
- Need to lock the doors leading to various crawlspaces (this is a major hazard for small children who can fall into these openings).
With these updates,the house would go from 4-stars to 5-stars. Again, we love the place and would return. And management was excellent to deal with. Thank you.

My family and I stayed in this great property over Labor day weekend. The inside is very open and cozy, it is fully stocked with everything you would need for your stay. I would definitely rent this place again, no complaints.

Beautiful house in an ideal location. House was well equipped with all necessary utensils and furnishing.

Would definitely recommend to others.

We loved our stay at Ryan's Retreat. The house was in very good condition and was extremely clean. There was a lovely central area (open kitchen/dining room/living room) that lent itself perfectly to conversation and gathering. Furthermore, the people at Grand Mountain Rentals were very pleasant and helpful. The ONLY downside was that there were a few repairs that needed to be done at the property (one fireplace not functional, large tub with jets didn't hold water so couldn't be used) which we found somewhat disappointing, but overall, a really nice experience. I would recommend this property.

Plenty of room. 9 of us stayed here and no one felt crowded. Big fire pit out back. Problem is there are no curtain or blinds. Even in the bathrooms and there are neighbors. You will be up with sun unless you get creative like taping the black trash bags over you bathroom windows. The owners have been told many times according to the Mng. company yet no change. Owners: At least do the bathrooms and bedrooms. Then the place would be perfect

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This house is in a great location. It is within a few minutes drive of Grand Lake Village and Rocky Mountain National Park but in a quiet area. We saw deer and moose. It is large with four bedrooms and four bathrooms so it suits a family or several couples. The lack of window coverings in the bedrooms and baths and some maintenance issues are a problem. There are lots of stairs.

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