We recently stayed for a short snowcat excursion. They do have several rules and possible fines posted..all are reasonable. If you owned and operation that gave you quite a value for self serve cabins, this is the place. We had a tv to watch in our bedroom while kids watched the flat screen in the large living room. We had... More

This place has tons of potential but I'm afraid our experience here was quite disappointing. I've stayed at a lot off off-beat mom & pop type places and I much favor them over chain motels. Yes, they often have some quirky little flaws, but I've never found anything worth complaining about...until now. I'll start out with the good stuff, the... More

We had our family reunion here. Nice grassy area in the middle and the cabins are great. The downside is the constant reminder of the nickle and dime-ing done to "guests" for not following each and everyone of the seemingly endless rules and regulations. A 50$ fine for not taking out trash, one for not doing the dishes, one for... More

We have stayed at Thunder Lodge for years ... since our days as children visiting my grandparents through the years our children were young and now with grown children and friends. You won't find a cabin that is a better value -- just check around. Generally, cabin prices are high, and you are forced to bring your own linens and... More

Tired of driving late in the night, decided to stop in Buenaventura Vista, thrilled that the Best Western was sold out as this was my second choice. It sounded charming and I was more than surprised! The owner was extremely nice late in the evening accepting us without reservations. We parked in front if the cabin- very convenient- and the... More

As a family of 5 we used Thunder Lodge as our week long base for day trips in the Buena Vista - Salida area in late July 2011. Was a bit dismayed to read the more recent reviews. At the time we visited we were very pleased. It's not the nicest place in town and the bathroom are pretty cramped,... More

Stayed one night in a 2-bedroom cabin because it was inexpensive and available at the last minute. However, it didn't turn out to be inexpensive due to the penalties charged--read their Policies page on their website before you book here! There was a sign posted that said to clean and put away dishes, but nothing about the trash and nothing... More

We stayed here and the room was clean, quiet, and warm. However, the coffee pot did not work and was not even replaced the second day, even though we talked to the owner. The bed sagged badly to the middle so that a good sleep was not possible. No dvd or WiFi code provided as advertised. $50 fine if you... More

We spent one dark and windy night here and had difficulty locating the office as the neon light was not yet on. The previous review "If you don't like it..." resonates. There were no sheets for the blow-up mattress. The 'sofa bed' wasn't one, but I did find considerable (and long term) debris below the cushions as I was trying... More