Title: The Bunk House Experience at Dragon Ranch - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # The Bunk House Experience at Dragon Ranch Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92748200/92748181/fbe0faf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92748200/92748181/53fc57ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92748200/92748181/e4a3e073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92748200/92748181/c66f4b67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92748200/92748181/876e3252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to The Bunkhouse at Dragon Ranch, a picturesque lake-front home in the mountains of Black Hawk, Colorado. With incredible views of the Lake and surrounding aspen trees, this cozy retreat offers a pellet grill and propane fire pit on its large deck perfect for stargazing or enjoying fresh mountain air. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Parking available - 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. ### The Bunk House Experience at Dragon Ranch \*\*Brand New Home Just Built\*\* \*\*Visit to our Historic Working Ranch Included with Stay\*\* \*\*\* Ranch puppies just born! (4/19) Come meet them!\*\*\* Welcome to The Bunkhouse at Dragon Ranch! Our brand new picturesque 1 bedroom/1 bathroom house is a lake front home located in the mountains of Black Hawk, Colorado. The home adjoins our historic working family ranch which you will be able to visit during your stay if you would like. At this home you will be greeted with incredible views of the Lake, groves of aspen trees, and of course the mountains. The property sits just feet away from the community lake with breathtaking views. The large deck that looks out over the lake offers the chance to sit outside and enjoy the fresh mountain air and a chance to enjoy the night skies full of brilliant constellations whether it’s a cold winter night or a fresh summer evening. If you peek out your back windows you can see Dragon Ranch and several of the animals that you can come meet. THE SURROUNDINGS The property sits in front of a private community lake with breathtaking views which offer a variety of activities. Enjoy the night skies full of brilliant constellations from a large deck with a pellet grill, plenty of seating, and a propane fire pit. THE AMENITIES The living room is cozy, comfortable and includes a sleeper sofa, fireplace, and large flat screen TV. Facing south the Bunkhouse provides beautiful natural light all year through the numerous picture windows. The west side of the house looks out into a huge mature aspen grove. The bedroom with a queen bed is spacious and looks out over the lake. The beautiful bathroom includes a full size washer and dryer. The Bunkhouse kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and of course Black Rifle Coffee each morning because we are veterans, and we support our veterans. We tried to capture the classic western lifestyle with our décor. Most of our décor includes photographs and items from the Ranch. HEADING INTO TOWN The Bunkhouse is only a few miles from the City of Black Hawk and Central City which offer casinos, restaurants and a variety of other activities. The area is only a 45 minute drive to Denver, or 30 minutes to the fun western town of Golden. Eldora ski area is just 8.4 miles away! An AWD or four-wheel drive vehicle will be required during the winter months. As we live at the adjoining ranch, we will be there to plow and shovel snow, or take care of any needs you have. \- 1 hour and 10 mins from Denver International Airport \-6 miles from Historic Downtown Blackhawk and Central City \- 20 mins to Historic Nederland with fun restaurants and activities \-30 minutes to the western town of Golden \-10 minutes to Golden Gate State Park with hiking and more fishing \-25 minutes to Eldora Mountain with local skiing \-30 minutes to Indian Hot Springs \-30 minutes to AVA Rafting & Zipline \-30 minutes to Clear Creek Rafting Co \-45 minutes to Georgetown & Loop Railroad \-1 hour to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park \-Less than an hour to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre \-35 minutes to a Coors Brewery Tour \-55 minutes to Loveland Ski Area \-70 minutes to Winter Park ski area and CC skiing \-5 minutes to new hiking area at Mt. Maryland \-12 minutes to Centennial Cone Hiking and Mt. Bike Riding AND MANY MORE MORE ABOUT THE PROPERTY The Bunkhouse shares a 1.2 acre lot with its sister home, the Ranch House. The Ranch House is a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home that can be rented separately or as the entire lot, making it perfect for large families or groups. The Ranch House and Bunkhouse adjoin our large historic working ranch which can be visited upon request to meet all the animals, partake in numerous activities, and tour the ranch. Dragon Ranch is exclusively visited by those that stay in the Ranch House or Bunkhouse, making Dragon Ranch a private experience. We can't wait for you to stay in our modern farmhouse styled home while you visit our historic ranch. STR 22-188 Other things to note Please schedule a visit with us if you would like to tour the ranch. The reviews on our page are from others who have visited Dragon Ranch previously and experience our working ranch. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a lake ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92746000/92745992/c749d7f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Ranch House Experience at Dragon Ranch Black Hawk - Free WiFi - Parking available - Laundry - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=92745992&PinnedHotelID=92745992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.84878,-105.47559&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DyfrFluwbS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%40S%40S%40S%40S%40SBS%40UBSBSBSBQBSBSDQDSBSDQDSDQDQFQDQFQFSDQHOFQFQFOHOFQHOHQFMHOJOHOHMHMJOHMJMJMJKJMJKJMJKLKJMLIJKLIJKLILILILILGLILGLENILELGLGNENELENCLENCLENANCNCLCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBNBL%40NDNBLDNBLDNDLDNFLFLDLHNDLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLJLHJJLHJLJJLJJLJJJLJJJLHLJLHNJLHNHNHLHNHNHNFNHPHNFNFPFPFNFPFRDPFPDPFPDPDRDPBRDRDPBRBRBPBRBRBR%40T%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FPARATARARCRARARCRCRCRCRCPCREREPCREPEREPGPERGPEPGPGPGPGPGNGPININGPILIPILININILKNINKJILKLKLKLKJKLMJKJKJMJKJMHMHKJMFMJMFMHMFMFOFMHMDMDOFMDODMDODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMAOCOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOEOEMGMEMEOIMGMGMGMIMGMKMGMKKIMIKKMKKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKMKMIKKOIOIMIMKQIMGOIOIQGOIOGQGOGQIQEQGQGQEQGSEQEQEQESCSEQESCSCQCSCSCSCSASCSASASASAUASAQ%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JkpzS6cABJ6-91o9rWJQt8C4H1M=) Black Hawk, CO #### What's nearby - Dory Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Saratoga Casino Black Hawk - 11 min drive - 8.4 km - Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 12 min drive - 9.1 km - Monarch Casino Black Hawk - 12 min drive - 9.5 km - Grand Z Casino - 13 min drive - 9.1 km #### Getting around - Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 77 min drive - Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Java Etc. - ‬12 min drive - ‪Twenty-Four 7 - ‬12 min drive - ‪Monarch Chophouse - ‬12 min drive - ‪Jake's Deli - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bistro Mariposa - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bunk House Experience at Dragon Ranch pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Bunk House Experience at Dragon Ranch? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Bunk House Experience at Dragon Ranch? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Bunk House Experience at Dragon Ranch located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dory Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gilpin County Library and Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Thorn Lake is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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