Positive
Date: 05-30-2008
Super Bowl weekend is a great time to ski. For the past 25 years I have belonged to a group of 12 guys that have headed to the mountains for friendship and skiing. It has not always been easy to find a house big enough for 12 of us and having 12 separate beds. We have been going to Summit Peaks lodge for the last 8 years. It has a great location with its proximity to many different ski hills. The spacious living space is ideal for a large group. Several in our group enjoy cooking and we are able to utilize the well equipped kitchen for the production of great meals from chili to standing rib roasts. The table is big enough to seat all of us. Prior to finding this house we had tried others. Every one of us has stated that this is the preferred place to stay. The comment I hear the most it that its layout contributes the camaraderie and the overall fun experience. I highly recommend the facility as the owners make it simple and are flexible in booking your dates. Great value for you dollars.

Best Regards,

Paul Bachhuber
MN.

Positive
10/07/2002
Brad, Our family really enjoyed our stay at your log cabin property. It was very close to the shopping area, yet really gave us the feeling of being in the wilderness. We went on a short hike in the woods behind the property. My wife was very please with the kitchen and the way you have everything "ready to go". We just had to bring in our personal belongings and we were set.

Thank again for your hostility.

Mark & Sue Dilley
-Mark Dilley, Davenport, IA

Positive
11/17/2002
To Say WOW would be an understatement. Our kids initial response was, "Is this whole thing just for us?" This full log "log cabin" was in its finishing stage of a complete remodel so every thing was new and with every amenity you would expect. The amount of space is enormous and would be great
for a multi-family reunion, business retreat or any group needing some private bedroom spaces,large gathering spaces, smaller living spaces and 2 full kitchens. Our week there was in the summer, and we found everything to be within a 5-25 minute drive from the house including biking, white water rafting, hiking, horseback riding, and gold mining. This is a great location for the Silverthorne, Breckenridge, Dillon, Keystone and even Vail areas.

-Julie

Positive
07/07/2003
We had a great time in the mountain's of Colorado. The Log cabin was in a great central location, making it so easy to get to all the attention in the area. This was a great cabin for families or several couples that we could recommend to all our friends.

-Mike and Cindy McGee, Bettendorf, Iowa

Positive
09/02/2003
Absolutely PERFECT! It was so comfortable, clean and spacious. The surrounding areas are great for hiking with the kids. We hope to visit often!

-Lisa,Scott, Katie,Carly,Meredith, Anthem, Arizona

Positive
09/03/2003
Brad, What a great family vacation!! The house and surrounding area are beautiful. We loved Summit Peak and esp enjoyed our days visiting the sites. The white water rafting and hike up Quandry Mt. was memorable. Of course, the shopping can't be beat. Thank you so very much for your hospitality and sharing your home with us. The Bennie-DeRooi's

-Missy , Ron, Carolyn and Alex, Bettendorf, IA (jmbenrddr@mchsi.com)

Positive
02/19/2004
Well better late than never. We had a large group stay over spring break last March,2003. I think there was around 20-22 of us. Brad was very helpful in every aspect of the stay. Had plenty of room even with that many people. My group is not as large this year, or I would be bugging Brad again. Thanks for all your hospitality and if I have the need, won't hesitate to give you a call. Thanks, The Kansas group!

Anonymous

Positive
04/30/2004
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-onyegbu, imo niger (mumu@maga.com)

Positive
11/09/2005
Brad was so easy to work with and he really was accommodating to our large group. We were all so pleased with the house - it was beautiful! We got hit with a snowstorm our first night there, and I think most of us were hoping to get snowed in an extra day! Thanks to Brad and everything he did to make our retreat a success! P.S. The hot tub was a big hit!

-Kim, Highlands Ranch, CO (kcttsmith@comcast.net)

Positive
01/06/2006
As a large family we annually rent over the New Year holiday. We have stayed in this home more than once, as it is our favorite. The common space is fantastic for group games and discussions. The bedroom layout is ideal for families. The central location in Summit County is a plus. In addition, the owner, Brad is great to work with.

-Tana, Littleton, CO

Positive
07/13/2006
We just spent 4 nights with 40 relatives at the lodge. We rented the north and south lodges together. We stayed in July and planned on outdoor activities. Rafted the Arkansas River out of Buena Vista with Performance Tours - had a fantastic time. River conditions were perfect for our group, I guess faster water is available in June which we might look for next time but this was perfect for our first timers. Bicycle trails are FANTASTIC in the area. We brought our bikes along but rentals are available. Hiking trails are within walking distance of the lodge so you don't have to load everybody up all the time (as are the bike trails) and the various hikes are perfect for little kids up to experienced hikers. Shopping is readily available and close...I wanted to try the $4.95 Kobe Beef Burger and Happy Hour Specials at the Mint Saloon next to the Outlet but saved that for next time. The kids trout fished - the river or lake dillon is great but we just took them to a small stocked pond just north of the outlet mall about 1/2 mile just left of Blue River Parkway on Willowbrook. Caught enough for a fish fry!!!! Hot tub, scenery, hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, shopping, - we just couldn't get enough! (Copper Mountain just a few minutes away offers free chair lift rides in summer) At the end of the day, the lodge is perfect for large meal gatherings, card playing, board games. Bedrooms are QUIET. Mother Nature didn't completely cooperate - had some rare rainy days...that just offered an excuse to relax in/around the lodges. Next time we are hoping for a little more sun though. All in all, it was everything we hoped for.

-Dave Warntjes, Burlington, WI (dwarntjes@echolakefoods.com)
-262-206-9328

Positive
06/22/2002
We had a once in a life time stay at Summit Peaks. We especially enjoyed accessing the National Forest from the back yard! Our friendly Red Fox visited each morning and we heard there was a resident Moose, but never saw him/her! Our favorite activity was hiking in Wildflower Basin at 11,000 feet above sea level and it was only 15 minutes away from Summit peaks! The next best were the summer festivals at each of the resorts!

Thanks for the memories and we will be back!
guest name: Hunter, Nikkie, Gabby
guest city-state/province: Iowa City IA.

Positive
07/04/2002
I would like to welcome each and every guest to our home! Summit Peaks was build with love and the idea of creating a sanctuary where one feels comfortable and at peace! We hope that you share this passion and vision during your stay and of course come back to experience it again and again!