I just got back from taking an international college student group to Salida and we stayed at this wonderful hostel and lodge! It is hands down the nicest, cleanest and most friendly hostel I have ever stayed at. This was also communicated to me from our students who are used to staying in hostels all around the world. The owner... More

Our family visited this hostel during our Christmas vacation and loved everything about it! Mallory, who greeted us when we arrived, was able to answer all of our questions. Jon and Julia, the owners, were also very friendly! The location is perfect because you can walk to restaurants, bars, quaint shops, and a locally owned movie theater. The mountain scenery... More

If a cheap place to stay is the only thing you are worried about, then this is the place for you. Other than that the clientele is weird, the managers are never there, the beds are uncomfortable, and the room that I stayed in was almost unbearably cold, even with the provided small space heater on all night. The whole... More

We stayed here for a New Years snowboarding trip and loved it. We will definitely stay again next time we do a multi-day trip that way. The value was good and it was a comfy, cool place to call home base. I was a little chilly in our room but it was also -22f at night! More

the simple lodge is an amazing stay. the hosts are great, kind people with adventurous spirits. so fitting for the town. i stayed during a grueling bike race in june 2010, they welcomed me with open arms and warm food, tending to my every need. it was like i was at home. can't say enough. More

The room was great and the service was even better. It was nicer than any hostel I've been to in Europe. We chose the privacy of the suite, but were able to mingle with the other guests in the common areas (the back yard, front patio, lounge and kitchen). Definitely go with the host's restaurant and bar recommendations. There are... More

enjoyed my stay and the friendly serrvice from John and kimberly. they care about you . More

This hostel was wonderful!!! Clean, well kept, really close to town, very reasonably priced, awesome hostess! I will definitely be back! More

This lodge was great for how I like to travel. My husband and I stayed one night and I found the place clean and comfortable and best of all, close to the river. More