Title: Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake Lakefront vacation home with a hot tub and a sauna ## Photo gallery for Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake ![Exterior - Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake (Grand Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64510000/64500100/64500070/94179ba0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake (Grand Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64510000/64500100/64500070/e90c355d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake (Grand Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64510000/64500100/64500070/1a934ac5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake (Grand Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64510000/64500100/64500070/0184f492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake (Grand Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64510000/64500100/64500070/0b2208e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the secluded North Star Lodge, nestled between Rocky Mountain National Park and Arapaho Forest. Enjoy non-motorized water sports on private Sun Valley Lake, relax in the hot tub under starry skies or by a roaring outdoor fire-place and fire-pit. Board games, puzzles and foosball table provide entertainment while high-speed WiFi keeps you connected. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake So much snow at North Star! You will feel right at home in this 6 bedroom/3 bath luxurious, secluded hand-hewn log home furnished in beautiful lodge décor with a spacious 3-floor plan for up to 12 people. Nestled on a strip of private land between Rocky Mountain National Park and Arapaho Forest, North Star Lodge offers a peaceful retreat with spectacular views of Mount Baldy and the Never Summer mountain range. Located on Sun Valley Lake, a private 22-acre lake where your family will enjoy non-motorized water sports, the use of 2 kayaks and 2 SUPS, a private dock, and an expansive deck over-looking the lake. Relax in the hot tub after a day of out-door pursuits to enjoy the wonder of the stars above or a surprise visit by the many moose that live here. The outdoor fire-place on the deck and separate outdoor fire-pit closer to the water allow for endless hours of s’mores and story-telling, while the gas Weber BBQ grill (propane provided) makes for easy meal prep and the feeding of your crew at the adjacent long porch table. Slip away to enjoy a quiet moment on any of the outdoor lounge chairs, rocking chairs, and Adirondack chairs, and hammocks, which are scattered around the property. Moose, elk, deer, fox, osprey, beaver, bald eagles, hummingbirds, and stellar jay birds are frequent visitors on the property. The log interior with pine paneling creates a rustic simplicity that reconnects you to the natural setting around you and reminds you to slow down. The interior layout is perfect for 2-3 families and allows for countless ways to congregate as a group or provides opportunities to slip away for some quiet, reading time with a bookcase full of books and trail guides of the area. The floor to ceiling stone fireplace (with fire wood provided) on the main floor creates a cozy space to kick back and connect. Board games, puzzles, as well as corn hole and badminton are available for your pleasure. Two flat screen TV areas (main floor and 1st floor) with satellite and DVD players and many family movies, provide opportunities for different interests, while the foosball and air hockey table (both on the 1st floor) nurture a little competitive fun. The main floor with a vaulted 30’ ceiling provides access to the large deck over the lake as well as a covered front porch. The side door allows a separate entry to the enclosed mudroom with two sets of new washer/dryers. The 1st floor is a walkout basement with direct access to the lake. The top floor overlooks the main floor and has two bedrooms (king bed in one and bunk bed, with full bed below and twin above, in the other). A study with desk, leather reading chair/ottoman and books offer a quiet escape. The bathroom has a shower/tub and double sinks. The main floor offers a kitchen with everything you could want from home including new stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, fridge, and gas stove top, and electric oven), several small appliances, a large table to host your guests plus a separate countertop for two. Common spices, oils, and vinegars are provided. The main floor bathroom offers a steam shower to host several people, which is connected to a half bath. The 1st floor provides 4 bedrooms each with a queen bed, as well as bathroom with shower/tub and double sinks. The house is surprisingly quiet for the number of people it can host. All beds are supplied with 600 thread count sheets, flannel duvet covers, down duvet inserts, down pillows, and lighter coverings for the spring and summer. Luxurious towel sets and hot tub towels are provided for each guest. Each bedroom has blinds, plus blackout curtains for a restful sleep, as well as a ceiling fan, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector (batteries replaced annually). Air conditioning is unnecessary in the mountains as temperatures fluctuate significantly. In the winter, radiant heated floors throughout the house keep the house toasty warm. The house and hot tub are professionally cleaned after each rental. North Star Lodge is the perfect launching point for all seasonal adventures. It is within walking distance to both the entrance to Arapaho Forest, Rocky Mountain National Park trails, lakes, and forests, as well as the north fork of the Colorado River. In the summer, enjoy fly-fishing the Colorado River, renting ATVs to cruise the trails of Arapaho Forest, and hiking the cherished trails of RMPC. Trail Ridge Road, Bear Lake Road, and Old Fall River Road are favorites. A short drive takes you to Grand Lake’s 18-hole golf course & the world’s highest registered yacht club. Rent paddle boards, sail boats, kayaks, motorized boats and enjoy the day on Grand Lake. The Winding River Resort campground is within walking distance from North Star Lodge and in the summer offers horseback riding, horse drawn hayrides, a petting zoo, square dancing, chuck wagon meals, a small children’s playground, basketball courts, a small general store, and cowboy church, to name a few. In the winter, snowmobiling provides adventures through Arapaho Forest with Grand Lake earning the title “Snowmobile Capital of Colorado” because of its access from town to Colorado’s largest network of groomed snowmobile trails. Park your snowmobile on our driveway and ride into Arapaho Forest or even right into town. Enjoy snow shoe, classic and skate skiing trails at the Grand Lake Nordic Center. Enjoy world-class down-hill skiing at Granby Ranch (30 mins), Winter Park (45 mins) or Steamboat Springs (2hrs). The charming, old-western town of Grand Lake is roughly 4 miles away. Boasting great restaurants, artisan shops, live music in the park, plus a small grocery market, Grand Lake amenities make it easy to settle into your vacation to truly relax. Grand Lake itself offers a small beach and boardwalk with many grassy picnic spots. A well-respected repertory theatre also offers summer theatre and musical productions for the whole family. ATV and snowmobile rentals at the opening of Arapaho Forest and XC ski trails within Rocky Mountain National Forest, as well as a short drive to Grand Lake Nordic Center for XC skiing/tubing run, North Star Lodge offers countless opportunities to get outdoors and reconnect as a family. Update: In the fall of 2020, the East Troublesome Fire tore through Grand County and burned almost 200,000 acres by the time heroic firefighters brought it to full containment. Although it was directly in the path of the fire, North Star Lodge and property were spared with minimal damage suffered and with its trees still standing. Many of the surrounding properties in the area were badly damaged, but in this strong mountain community, the rebuilding process began swiftly and robustly. While the fire did alter the landscape, it has not diminished its rugged beauty and is still the magical setting that it has always been. Understandably there are many questions as to what you might expect when visiting North Star Lodge. The Troublesome Fire came over Arapaho Forest, into Sun Valley Lake / Kawuneeche Valley and into Rocky Mountain National Park leaving significant changes to the area, including the loss of many cabins and surrounding trees. Since the fire, almost all properties/cabins have been cleaned up, but there are still many burnt trees that remain standing. Just like a tornado, the forest fire was indiscriminate, and there remain areas and properties that were largely unaffected with North Star and a smattering of properties being spared. The property on north side of North Star, across from North Star to the north, and the property opposite North Star across the lake are completely intact, but most cabins to the south of North Star are gone including our immediate neighbors on the south side. What remains now is an impressively open vista of Sun Valley Lake, Mount Baldy, the Never Summer Mountain range, and the Rocky Mountains. What was incredible to witness this past summer 2021 was the return of grass, trees, healthy vegetation, and so many moose! We celebrate with our neighbors who have begun the rebuilding process. North Star has been rented back to back since March 2021 with guests thoroughly enjoying their stays despite the impact on the land. I am completely transparent! Before I accept your booking, I will make sure you are comfortable knowing the land experienced damage from the fire. I want you to have a wonderful vacation and enjoy using North Star as the perfect launching off point for your adventures! There is no question that North Star Lodge is still a very special home in a very special part of Colorado, and we look forward to welcoming you for adventures! Details: Please note that the minimum age requirement to rent this home is 25\. Smoking or vaping of any kind is prohibited and sadly, pets are not allowed due to owner allergies. MLK, President’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day wknds are a min 3 night stay (Fri/Sat/Sun). No arrivals or departures on Thanksgiving or Dec 25\. Thanksgiving is a min Thursday-Sunday stay. Christmas & New Year's are both a min 4 night stay. SUMMER GUESTS Guests choosing to stay from mid-May until mid-August will require a 6 day minimum. For 2-wk stays, the regular cleaning price is $300, plus an hourly rate of $55hr, if extra time is required. Please note: North Star Lodge is located in Grand Lake, Colorado and is NOT located in Estes Park, which is (2-4+ hrs drive summer/winter time). North Star Lodge is located at the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Nearest commercial airport: Denver International Airport (134 miles)/ roughly 2.5 hrs drive. We look forward to hosting you and please reach out with any questions! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Heated floor - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Foosball table - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45430000/45421400/45421382/w1280h778x0y63-f8f33b22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large Mountain home with HOT TUB, arcade, frisbee golf, and more! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number STR23-00128 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Luxurious Log Home With Private Hot Tub ## About the area Located in Grand Lake, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Kauffman House Museum and Grand Lake Area Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park and Kawuneeche Visitor Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Cascades of the Rockies Bookstore and Lilliput Mini Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Grand Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Lake.dx109866) [View more Vacation homes in Grand Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Lake-Private-Vacation-Homes.d109866-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.28390%2C-105.85503&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=l_WeOEgAFUPsgIPHbd2Wb0Fkgwc=) Grand Lake, CO ### What's nearby - ![Estes Park which includes a lake or waterhole as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555612636/c05a2eea-dee3-460a-b6ca-95f8442bd041.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rocky Mountain National Park 4 min drive \- 4.0 km - ![Boats in Grand Lake, Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6213445/b59cf0b7-a55e-4dbc-a7cb-cf92af70d23d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grand Lake Marina 6 min drive \- 5.5 km - ![The fishing was slow, but the view was amazing! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056398123/a8ed0a76-a534-4198-883f-9b67eeed97a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Granby 12 min drive \- 14.8 km - ![Cabin, Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, Colorado; Shutterstock ID 682745125; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6183979/54656f1b-7c54-4935-9c0a-c3fd8432aa8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ski Granby Ranch 32 min drive \- 41.1 km - ![Winter Park Ski Resort showing snow skiing, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071623/d0f0ff10-496e-4ccc-b007-35c21701673b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Winter Park Ski Resort 55 min drive \- 71.9 km ### Getting around - Granby Station 31 min drive - Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) 151 min drive ### Restaurants - Roadhouse Bar And Grill 16 min drive - Sagebrush BBQ & Grill 11 min drive - Miyauchi's Snack Bar 12 min drive - Charlies Sports Bar And Grill 12 min drive - Rockies 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake ? ### What time is check-out at Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake ? ### Where is Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxe Log Home w/ Hot Tub & Steam Shower on Private Lake Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 74 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liddy F. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The most incredible property!! Clean, spacious, great views— exactly as described. Heather was very communicative months out, the week of, and during our stay. Went above and beyond. 10/10 would stay again ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9135ee4e-bc8d-4a11-8e5f-3ed5a7541e3e-1758499285014.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Liddy F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli W. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property! Clean house, gracious host, perfect for our family of 9 adults. We got out on the water with the paddle boat, kayaks, paddle boards, even in the rain. It was a lovely place to hang out with family, grill, sit on porch in the mornings with coffee, see the moose, watch the clouds move through the mountains. Hot tub was great in the evenings! We had a wonderful trip! ![House from the lake!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c5641757-4328-46ee-a311-820c12baa10d-1756826447402.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Kayaks in the rain!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7d98a1f0-7648-426f-bfeb-c83df96fefe9-1756826438791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Lake from the house!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/73e82f5b-6d3e-4b9d-8cc0-d3bd01631d32-1756826447101.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Getting ready to jump in hot tub!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7a895891-3d2a-4d0e-8df8-83bb4b684f81-1756826443437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kelli W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne M. Sep 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the North Star Lodge. Everything about the home is comfortable and welcoming. The kitchen is well stocked and we lacked for nothing during our stay. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. Looking out at the lake through the gold leaves of the aspen trees can only be described as serene. And you will not find a better or more attentive host than Heather. Being so close to the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park afforded us several opportunities to go listen to the elk bugle - which was our reason for visiting the area. Providing everything to make s'mores is a nice touch. We enjoyed them in front of a cozy fire.Thank you for your hospitality! We hope to stay again. ![S'mores by a cozy fire on a cold night.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/39f8e47e-cc96-46a9-8657-0b222b4b3b8e-1758847737413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Wayne M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Devra C. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cabin on the Lake This is such an amazing place for a family get together or couples retreat. The cabin is beautiful, wonderfully stocked with a deck that overlooks a private lake. Our family enjoyed fishing, pedal boating, an outdoor fireplace, grill and hot tub. We had plenty to do inside and out and left with many precious memories! ##### Devra C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassie D. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! We loved our visit! Ages ranged from 6 months to 87 years. The area right outside the cabin was perfect for sledding with our 4, 6, and 8 year olds. We enjoyed sitting around the fire at night. Heather was responsive, kind, and thoughtful in all her communications. ##### Cassie D. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul H. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Thanksgiving excellent property. Perfect for a family gathering in one of the most beautiful places in the world. ##### Paul H. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter B. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Cabin Fantastic cabin for family gatherings. Loved it! ##### Hunter B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vinnie A. Sep 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Core Memories Made at Grand Lake My family and friends had a wonderful time at the North Star Lodge. Truly a stunning location, just minutes from Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park. Heather (the host) was very communicative and provided a ton of useful information and tips to make our stay even better. I would highly recommend this host and property. ##### Vinnie A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property Our family of three generations enjoyed a wonderful weekend at this property. It is beautifully decorated, the location is great, and there is something to do for everyone. Kayaks, paddleboards, paddleboat and great fishing on a gorgeous small lake. Beautiful deck with hot tub and outdoor fireplace. We loved it! ##### Susan C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie K. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem We loved the lake and location—close enough to town but also far enough away in RMNP. Heather was a wonderful host! ##### Carrie K. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen K. Sep 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway Stayed at North Star Lodge August 17-24\. We had a big party of nine family members and we enjoyed every minute. The cabin was a perfect fit, we had fires every night, used the hot tub and everyone had room to stretch out. The close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park made it an absolute dream for our three days of early entry. ##### Karen K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristyn C. Jun 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home Right Next to RMNP This home was cozy and beautifully decorated. It worked well for a large family trip. Located right next to RMNP, we had several opportunities to see moose and elk. We would definitely come back! ##### Kristyn C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay C. Sep 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great lodge, beautiful setting Nice private lodge with beautiful views. Host was communicative and check-in/check-out were easy. Had a great time with an adult group. With games in basement and water activities available, I could see it being even better for families. Absolutely gorgeous! ##### Jay C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly K. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location and amenities! North Star lodge was a wonderful home base for our family trip exploring the Grand Lake area! The location offers very easy access to both downtown Grand Lake and RMNP. The abundance of amenities included with this home kept our entire group happy...paddle boards and kayaks for the lake, basic fishing gear, a hot tub and steam shower, lovely deck w/ seating and grill, wood burning fireplace, air hockey/fooseball. This is truly a special home! Wonderful communication and support from the host as well. ##### Kelly K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and relaxing We had a wonderful stay. I can’t say enough good things about this place. It was very peaceful and relaxing and Heather, the host was great. She was very helpful and pleasant. It definitely lived up to the pictures, a beautiful place. We will definitely be back, there is so much to do in Grand Lake and the surrounding area. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jackson t. Sep 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Relaxation We arrived to find a beautiful, clean, amazing place for our three day get away. The owners were quick to answer all our questions to ensure our stay was perfect and relaxing. The views and the private lake were stunning. We will definitely be trying to return to this home in the future. ❤️❤️❤️ ##### jackson t. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison W. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome cabin for a large group Myself and 10 friends had a great time at this cabin. Private (neighbors weren’t around) Great space inside, and we loved the water activities, we were the only ones on the lake. Loved the paddle boat and being able to fish off the dock. Location is close to town and large driveway for multiple cars. Would definitely come back! ##### Alison W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue M. Aug 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful week in the mountains We had the most wonderful stay at the North Star Lodge. The view of the mountains and the lake was absolutely gorgeous! We enjoyed many fires both inside and outside on the deck and we spotted a mother moose and her calf right on the property a few different times! My grandkids loved playing in the treehouse and taking the paddle boat out on the lake. The cabin was also very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed to make it great week in Grand Lake! ##### Sue M. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah D. Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing and Easy! We had to accommodate extended family (including some older folks) coming in from all over the country as well as our own teens - and Northstar Lodge was the perfect spot. There was room for everyone. And I don’t just mean beds, but enough places to sit together and eat (and more than enough beautiful dishes/utensils), enough places to relax and enjoy the vacation, and enough bathroom space and bathroom supplies. Heather has thought of everything and went out of her way to check that we had what we needed both before and during our time there. She even helped us find an amazing private chef to bring in as a surprise for my mother-in-law’s 80th birthday dinner. I couldn’t be happier or more impressed! \*Not to mention we loved the private lake and getting to see moose right from the deck! ##### Deborah D. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marguerite C. Aug 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50th Anniversary Celebration North Star Lodge on Sun Valley Lake was the perfect spot to host family for our 50th anniversary celebration. The log cabin house was very comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. The setting is absolutely beautiful even though still recovering for the East Troublesome fire of 2020 - the wildflowers were lush and the wildlife sightings did not disappoint! The family had so much fun on the lake with the watercraft that was provided. Location is excellent for heading into the town of Grand Lake, Rocky National Park, trail riding on horseback or OHV. And it was very comfortable for walkers/runners on the little traffic country road. With gratitude to Heather for being the best host! Prior to arrival we received pages of information about the house and area including safety info. Heather was extremely responsive during our stay, checking in to make sure all was going well. It was hard to leave North Star Lodge, but we will cherish the memories made there! ##### Marguerite C. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William d. Feb 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heather rocks!! Our family has rented homes in the Grand Lake area several times. I must say that this experience was exceptional. Heather is more than accommodating; she cares for the customer. Before we left, she sent a very descriptive email. We never had a question that she had not already addressed. Everything was laid out perfectly. (Although it seems like a small issue, we loved the post that shoes were not allowed inside. I cringe at disgusting people who walk from a public restroom into the home where kids play.) Despite the heavy snow upon our arrival, the house offered plenty of things to keep us all busy the entire time. Games, sleds, wood fireplace, beautiful view, and the house offered plenty of space for our 12 people. In the future, I am going to make sure that Heather is in charge if we're going to book there. She has set a new standard. ##### William d. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa M. Oct 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### RMNP trip -- Great stay at the North Star Lodge! Our family weekend with 12 of us (all adults) was so much fun, in part thanks to the North Star Lodge. The house was perfect for everyone's sleeping requirements, and the log cabin vibes and decor fit right in with what everyone wanted for this trip. The house was about 5 minutes to the RMNP entrance; it's worth a drive into the east side of the park though, as you get different scenery where trees weren't burnt, but all views were worth it. The walk around the lake at the house was very pretty. The hot tub wasn't warm enough for use the first day/night and took until the morning for it to warm up enough, so that was disappointing; but Heather called in the hot tub guy to fix the issue and clean the filters the next morning, so we were able to use it for the rest of the trip. About half of our group was from out of state, and with the dry air, we were all getting bloody noses and wishing the house had humidifiers in each bedroom; might be an amenity worth adding. Most everyone in our group loved the steam shower! The outdoor fireplace was a nice place to gather; some in our group wished the fire pit had a better clearing around it to use it (we didn't). A bit more variety in games conducive to groups of adults (like cards against humanity, etc.) would be nice to add to the game stack; we were also hunting for a chess board, so that might be a good addition too. Nice, well-stocked kitchen, and loved the fishing poles and paddle boat too! Overall, great stay; beautiful house :) ##### Teresa M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alakhvir S. Oct 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a great cabin to stay and the close proximity to RMNP is awesome ##### Alakhvir S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie L. Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxation and tranquility This home is perfect for multi generation families. Plenty of room to spread out and not be on top of one another. The lower level was perfect for the kids to play games while the adults enjoyed spectacular views from the main floor and oversized deck. Everything was as pictured and we even saw a moose across the lake! Would definitely recommend this place and Heather was great to work with. ##### Debbie L. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana J. Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grand Lake cabin We really enjoyed our stay near Grand Lake. There are many perks the owner includes such as toiletries, cooking spices, etc. Communication was quick and easy. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching a mama moose come down to the lake with her calf. Being close to RMNP entrance was nice ##### Dana J. 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