Best Weekend Getaways from Denver, Colorado: The Silver Lake Lodge

By VacationIdea Staff on August 31, 2022 - Updated

The Silver Lake Lodge

Tucked away in the Rocky Mountains in Idaho Springs, CO, The Silver Lake Lodge is a cozy log cabin-style lodge that offers a relaxing and luxurious mountain retreat. Artfully blending rustic luxury with warm Colorado hospitality, the lodge boasts luxurious guest rooms with private bathrooms, modern amenities, and delicious, home-cooked cuisine.

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1.Guest Accommodations

Guests can choose from a variety of retreats which cater to different size groups, from romantic one-bedroom cabins to family-sized lodges.

Inspired by the magnificent alpine views surrounding the lodge, the Alpine Suite features a king-size pillow-top bed with luxury linens, comforters and pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity and fresh towels. A private sitting area offers a pull-out sleeper sofa for additional guests, an electric fireplace, a writing desk and chair, and a kitchenette with a microwave and mini-fridge. Modern conveniences include a flat-screen television and Blu-Ray player, and complimentary wireless Internet access.

Nestled just a few feet below the timberline, the Timberline Retreat is a cozy room with a queen-size pillow-top bed with luxury linens, comforters and pillows, an electric fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity and fresh towels. A private deck boasts spectacular 180° views, and modern conveniences include complimentary wireless Internet access.

Named after the Fall River, which is fed by St. Mary’s Glacier and boasting an equestrian theme, The Fall River Retreat exudes rustic elegance with a king-size pillow-top bed with luxury linens, comforters and pillows, an electric fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity and fresh towels. A private deck offers majestic views of the surrounding landscapes, and modern conveniences include complimentary wireless Internet access.

2.More Guest Accommodations

The Bears Den Retreat has some of the best views in the entire lodge and features playful bear décor, a king-size pillow-top bed with luxury linens, comforters and pillows, an electric fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity and fresh towels. Modern conveniences include complimentary wireless Internet access.

The Lake Quivira Retreat is comfortable and cozy with the rustic, laid-back feel of a summer camp and features a queen-size pillow-top bed with luxury linens, comforters and pillows, an electric fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom with an enclosed shower, vanity and fresh towels. Modern conveniences include complimentary wireless Internet access.

Capturing the essence of Colorado with bright western décor and rustic furnishings, the Winterland Retreat enchants with a king-size pillow-top bed piled high with blankets, a cozy electric fireplace, and stunning mountain views. An en-suite bathroom offers a walk-in shower, vanity and fresh towels and modern conveniences include complimentary wireless Internet access.

Paying homage to one of the oldest mines in the area, the Little Lalla Retreat features a queen-size pillow-top bed with luxury linens, comforters and pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity and fresh towels. Modern conveniences include complimentary wireless Internet access.

3.Dining

A sumptuous continental breakfast is served in the morning with a variety of hot and cold choices. The delicious breakfast buffet features cereals, baked goods and pastries, homemade jams, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit and squeezed juices, organic teas, and freshly roasted coffee, while the gourmet breakfast features unique dishes such as Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes with Fresh Blueberry Sauce, Eggs Sardou, and a Four Cheese Custard Quiche.

Light lunches and dinners are also served at the Lodge, ranging from two-course lunches and three/four-course dinners to lighter meals and lunch-on-the-go. All meals are prepared fresh and created with locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

4.Amenities

The comfortable home-away-from-home lodge offers a variety of amenities for guests to enjoy, including a cozy lounge with a fireplace, overstuffed chairs and an array of reading material, a media room with games, movies, and thick blankets, and a dining room that serves delicious cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In-room massages can also be arranged on request.

5.Plan this Vacation

The Silver Lake Lodge is situated where the gold rush began in the 1800s, and the area is dotted with fascinating remnants to explore. There is also an abundance of activities to enjoy close by, including hiking, mountain biking, wildlife and bird watching and snow-based sports in the winter.

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336 Crest Drive, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, website, Phone: 303-567-9299