Title: Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge - 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 cabin # Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge Cabin in Florissant with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge ![Exterior - Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge (Florissant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84160000/84159900/84159876/748d226a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge (Florissant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84160000/84159900/84159876/1bffae58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge (Florissant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84160000/84159900/84159876/9ee6b0f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge (Florissant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84160000/84159900/84159876/8e7da0b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge (Florissant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84160000/84159900/84159876/420e3205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The Fossil Lodge, unwind from the city life in a quiet mountain neighborhood on over an acre of land. Enjoy outdoor evenings on the deck, wake up to hot coffee and nature with easy access to fishing and hiking nearby. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4624 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge The Fossil Lodge is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on a little over an acre in the mountains with easy access to fishing and hiking. An hour and a half to skiing, 45 minutes to Colorado Springs, 30 minutes to the historic mining town of Cripple Creek, the S. Platte River’s “Dream Stream” world class angling & fishing, the Crags, Pike’s Peak Highway & plenty of OHV trails nearby. Enjoy an evening outdoors on the deck, wake-up to hot coffee and nature, unwind from the city life. ABOUT THIS SPACE Our cabin is nestled on a little over an acre in a mountain setting with access to fishing and hiking all around. 45 minutes to Colorado Springs, 30 minutes to the historic mining town of Cripple Creek, the S. Platte River’s “Dream Stream” world class angling & fishing, the Crags, Pike’s Peak Highway & ATV’ing. Enjoy an evening outdoors, gather on the deck, wake-up to hot coffee and nature, unwind from the daily grind. THE SPACE Our cabin is conveniently located to all the adventures you can think of - Hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biking, boating, and fishing. ∙ We are located only 30 minutes from Cripple Creek, where the Ice Castles will return this winter! ∙ Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, a 5 minute drive, has been named an International Dark Sky Park and has several trails. ∙ Take a trip to Cripple Creek for gambling or spend the day exploring this historic mining town. ∙ Snowshoe and Cross-country ski at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Mueller State Park, Horsethief Park and Pancake Rocks. ∙ Boat, kayak, tube, and fish at Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir (you can actually head 10 minutes down the road to Lake George and hike the 17 mile Eleven Mile Canyon Route). ∙ Hike and bike at Mueller State Park. ∙ Dig for and keep your own 34-million year old fossils at the Florissant Fossil Quarry (summer/fall). We have prepared this space so you can have the most relaxing stay after a long day of adventures. The beds are queen and double (full) mattresses, medium firmness. Soak up the Colorado sunshine relaxing on the deck. Cozy up by the easy-to-use pellet stove in the living room or the propane fire pit outdoors. Even enjoy the beautiful starry skies at night. The cabin has a 50-inch RokuTV with streaming capabilities but please note that there is no cable/live TV. GUEST ACCESS You will have exclusive access to the cabin, driveway for parking several vehicles and even an RV, and front deck with propane fire pit area. There is no garage access. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE We sit at 8,500 feet in elevation. Please note that the cabin does not have A/C. The days stay fairly cool, even in the summer, and temperatures drop at night - open up a window and enjoy the mountain breeze! The cabin is accessible year round, but the last couple miles are via dirt roads that are well maintained by the county and plowed after snow. Please make sure you are travelling in an appropriate vehicle, especially in the winter. AWD/4WD is highly encouraged. There is plenty of parking and we can also accommodate an RV on the property. PET FRIENDLY: This is a pet-friendly listing for up to two pets. There is an additional $75 fee for bringing a pet to cover the cleaner's time. All dogs must remain leashed - our neighbors have chickens and goats! Please be sure to clean up after your pet outside and try your best to not allow them on furniture. There are two exterior cameras. One on the garage facing down the driveway and another on the left side of the home. This is for your safety and protection of the property. There are absolutely no cameras inside the cabin. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 624 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111030800/111030763/9a132891.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Foreman Cabin - Pet friendly Lake George - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $117 CA $294 total includes taxes & fees Dec 28 - Dec 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=111030763&PinnedHotelID=111030763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114965300/114965285/5ee05660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3BR Divide Cabin: Starlink, Mtn Views, Hiking Access! 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Only flush toilet paper and human waste. Water is provided via a cistern. Please conserve water! No smoking or fires. We want to protect the all those living in it from wildfires. Evidence of smoking and/or fires will result in a $250 fee. \- Please respect quiet hours of 10pm to 8am. No parties are allowed. Evidence of a party will result in a $500 fee. - Do not feed wildlife. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Cabin is child-friendly, but not child-proof. ### 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 Long-term renters welcome 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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=38.93536,-105.26895&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:amtlF%7CioaS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40S%40UBS%40S%40QBSBSBQBSBSBQDSDSBQDSDQDQFQDQFQDSFOFQFOFQFQFOHOHOFQHMHQHMHOHOHMJMHOJMHMJKJMJKJMJKLKJMJILKJILKLIJILKLGLILGLILGNGLELGLGNELENELENELENCNCLENANCLANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FNBL%40NBN%40NDLBNBLDNDNDLDNDLDLFLFNDLFLHLFLFLHLHLHLHJHLJJHLJJHLLJJJJJLJJJLJJHLJLJNHLHLHNJNFLHPHLHPFNHNFNFPFPHNDPFNFRDPDPFPDPDPDRBPDRDRBPBRBRBPBRBR%40PBR%40T%40R%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAPARARARARATCRAPCRCRCRCRCPCREREPCPEREPEPGPEPERGPGNEPIPGNGPGPILGPINININGNKLININIJKNKLILKLKJKLKJKLKJMJKHMJKJMHKHMJMFMHMHMHMDMHMFOFMDMFMDODMDOFODMBOBMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMCOEMGOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMIMIMGMIKKMIMIKKMKKIKKMKKMKKKMKKKMIMKMIOKKIOIOIMIOIOIOGOIQIMGQGQGOGQGQGOEQGSEQGQEQEQESCQEQESCSCQCSCSCSCSAQASCSAUASASASAQ%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5YxBd5RigTGONPjEeHwHbXxPjTE=) Florissant, CO #### What's nearby - Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Florissant Children's Park \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 km - Florissant Public Library \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 km - Garden of the Gods \- 39 min drive \- 53.0 km - Pikes Peak \- 56 min drive \- 68.0 km #### Getting around - Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mike's Corner BBQ - ‬14 min drive - ‪SUBWAY - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Thunderbird Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪McGinty's Wood Oven Pub - ‬14 min drive - ‪Fat Bbq Shack - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge? ### Where is Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dog-friendly Cabin Near the Ice Castles - The Fossil Lodge 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 15 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to everything The location is VERY quiet. It is a close drive to hikes, fishing, and restaurants in Florissant and Divide. ##### Susan H. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily E. Apr 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin for a spring retreat My sister and I stayed here with my dog and loved the place. Very comfy set-up, plenty of space and stuff to do, near interesting natural attractions and beautiful scenery. We enjoyed some long walks around the area, used the kitchen to make meals, and took advantage of the tv and streaming apps while staying up later than we should. ##### Emily E. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth F. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So charming The property was wonderful. Clean, cute, well maintained and has everything we needed. The location was amazing. You won't believe the stars! ##### Elizabeth F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dena P., Colorado Springs, CO Oct 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice cabin This property is in a nice location - close to some of our favorite places to visit. We got there just in time for an arctic blast and we stayed warmer with just the baseboard heaters than we do in our own home! Didn't even have to use the pellet stove. ##### Dena P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean N. Sep 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The silence is golden When looking for a place to stay for a couple days before heading north I was originally looking in Colorado Springs but I'm glad I considered staying further west. This property is within an hour of most anything you'd want to see in the area but is quiet and peaceful. Also had an incredible view of the stars at night. Carla was communicative and has a lovely place to stay. You won't regret booking this property. ##### Sean N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian r. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Place was quiet and just big enough for us. Kitchen is nicely remodeled as well. ##### Brian r. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam B. Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay near Pikes region! The cabin was in a great rural location, but still close enough to everything I wanted to do or anything I could possibly need. Great launching pad for me and my dog for all the adventures of hiking and more! ##### Adam B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alisa H. Jun 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice, private space We had a lovely time at this modern, clean cabin! ##### Alisa H. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy L. Aug 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place! We really enjoyed our stay and the owners were very timely in answering questions etc. Wonderful experience!! ##### Amy L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas W., Wadesville, Indiana Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Always happy with quiet…enjoyed wine around the fire pit and were entertained by the stars. Located close to where we were visiting and then headed the next day. ##### Thomas W. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candy S., Omaha, NE Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couple getaway The cabin was very nice and a short drive to town. We enjoyed our visit. It was centrally located to a bunch of the attractions we wanted to visit, we usually don't do the tourist stuff but we wanted to this time and it worked perfectly to see pikes peak and seven falls etc. We used the fire pit in the evening a lot. There were quite a few deer passing by every day. ##### Candy S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa S. Jul 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin in Florissant Cabin was clean and cozy. Carla was very helpful (especially when we locked ourselves out) and kind. She promptly answered any questions we had. Loved sitting on the porch and using the gas fire pit. Would be perfect if queen bed mattress was replaced-not comfy for two adults sleeping together. ##### Theresa S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean M. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway. Everything was exactly what I expected with one recommendation for improvement. The bath towels smelled of cigarette smoke. Perhaps the cleaning crew were smoking while folding or stocking the towels. Pretty unpleasant. Otherwise it was perfect! ##### Jean M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn M. Sep 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Glenn M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Selene G. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Selene G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette D. Dec 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Janette D. 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