Ranch Creek Lodge

By Shelley, Posted: 06/23/2024

Long story short. We booked at the very last minute. Two houses cancelled. One a month before our trip because it was sold. The second cancelled the day before our trip due to water damage. We were scrambling to find a place with many people not accepting last minute reservations for a family of 10 for a week! We were wondering if we would end up with a subpar experience. I am so thankful we were wrong! The house is what we should have booked to begin with. It is secluded enough for privacy yet close enough to get to shopping (groceries, coffee, restaurants) in five minutes. We had so much space! Typically our two young sons in their late 20s have to share a room. In this house we even had an entire bedroom we didn’t use. With everyone in a queen or king in their own rooms. Except the grandkids in full sized bunk beds. We had a fireplace, steam shower, fire pit, well stocked kitchen, and hot tubs with Instagram worthy views. Our first morning we woke up to a moose within feet of the wrap around deck. We were able to hike, whitewater raft, ATV and more! It was so convenient to everything. If you want to enjoy Mountain View’s, a ton of personal space, and a super responsive host….rent this house! They accommodated our last minute request to stay with ease. They were quick to respond to questions and treated us extremely well. Thank you for saving our vacation and making it even better than we had hoped!

MANAGER'S COMMENTS: Shelly, we are thrilled that your last minute booking worked out perfectly for your family at Ranch Creek Lodge! Guests love this home, it's location and all of the amazing amenities that come with it! We hope you will be back to use your return guest discount and make more unforgettable memories with your family. 
Happy Summer and we hope to see you all again! 
~Lucas and Team 
The Winter Park Lodging Company Team 

By Lynn, Posted: 01/08/2024

Ranch Creek Lodge was perfect for our large family of three generations. All the bedrooms were comfortable and private, the large kitchen was great with ample counter space and plentiful equipment, the living area was very attractive and the lower level suite was the real bonus for grandchildren. All in all, it was a perfect space for us. We loved the private location with great mountain views. We hope to return!

MANAGER'S COMMENTS: Thrilled to hear that Ranch Creek Lodge was the perfect space for your family. Thank you for taking the time to share your review and we'll see you next time! 
~The Winter Park Lodging Company Team 

By Diego 7/26, Posted: 10/04/2023

This property is something else. We have never experienced such a beautiful place in such an equally beautiful setting. Breathtaking views all over and the porch is fantastic for enjoying all of it. It is a bit more off the beaten path but we loved that. Amazing service from the lodging team and even the maintenance techs were fantastic. We will surely be back and will recommend! Many thanks WPL folks

MANAGER'S COMMENTS:  Thank you Diego to you and your family for being wonderful guests! Our property care team let us know the house was left in immaculate condition. We really appreciate the review and positive comments and hope you'll be back to enjoy Ranch Creek Lodge. It is an amazing home! 
~The Winter Park Lodging Company Team 

By Brenda, Posted: 08/05/2022

It was a delightful stay..especially loved the east facing bright kitchen and deck for the early morning sunrises. The lower level was perfect for the two teen boys and all enjoyed table tennis. We liked the seclusion of not being able to hear or see any neighbors. The fire pit was great for our last cookout and S'Mores. The only suggestion was our daughter pulled up directions to property on her phone and came off of Highway 40 on 108 going east (Not sure if that was the right number, but had to go little further north than your directions but so much easier and you didn't have all the stops and turns which were much more complicated than the way they got to property. All in all we loved our time there and you were extremely on top of everything with any questions we had. Would definitely recommend that property.

MANAGER'S COMMENTS: Thank you Brenda! We loved hosting you at Ranch Creek Lodge. It sounds like you had a fun and relaxing vacation. Thank you also for letting us know about the directions.  We will check those and make sure they are updated correctly. Have a great summer and keep in touch when you want to plan your next adventure to Winter Park! 
~The Winter Park Lodging Company Team 

By Charlotte, Posted: 07/24/2022

As we drove into the valley, we were in awe of the beautiful surroundings and as we approached Ranch Creek Lodge, we collectively smiled. We had four families stay for a total of 14 people and there was plenty of room for everyone! The best part of booking with Winter Park/Steamboat Lodging is the incredible service we have had each time we have used them and this was no exception. The service team was extremely friendly and very helpful! We highly recommend hiring Chef Scott fort one night to spoil everyone with his cuisine and kindness. From the back deck to the hot tub to exploring the hill behind the house, this was one of the best experiences we’ve had. Highly recommend Igor for the Ropes Course too. Love supporting the local businesses. Thank you to Peggy again for all of your help throughout the process! See you next year! Charlotte

MANAGER COMMENTS:  Fabulous!  So many thanks Charlotte for coming to stay with us.  We've enjoyed working with you as well....and I know Peggy did!  Hope we can help you out for next year too.  Be well!    ~  Winter Park Lodging Company Team

By Kathryn, Posted: 08/14/2021

Ranch Creek Lodge was the ideal house for 6 adults and 5 children. We especially enjoyed the ping pong table, the east facing deck and the hot tub. There was plenty of room for all. The only thing missing was a game table on the main level which would have freed up space on the dining table...minor item. Winter Park Lodging Co was very responsive to our requests and for information when we needed it...even on a Sunday! Well done.

MANAGER COMMENTS:  We are all so thrilled to read this.  We will mention another smaller table on the main level for more usable space.  We are happy to help anytime you need it.  Do come stay with us again!

By Terry, Posted: 08/03/2021

Our stay at Ranch Creek Lodge was the best. It's a perfect place for large groups and everything you need is there. We would definitely give it an A+. Winter Park Lodging Company were great to work with and checked in with us to make sure everything was going good. Our vacation at Winter Park CO was all we hoped it would be.

MANAGER COMMENTS: Hooray!!!  So pleased you guys enjoyed staying with us.  The Ranch Creek Lodge is a tremendous property for larger groups.  Do come again!  

By Addie, Posted: 02/08/2021

Perfect getaway home....very quiet location and we didn't mind the extra drive to be more remote during COVID. Views for days and the mountains are RIGHT THERE! It was just what we needed to get out of the city and unwind. We hope to return as soon as we can. Thanks for use of your lovely retreat!

MANAGER COMMENTS: Ranch Creek Lodge surely is a very special place. We are so pleased you found it a nice retreat for your family. Let us know how we can help get you back to those amazing views!

By Alison, Posted: 07/12/2020

Great house, clean, spacious & very comfortable. Well-appointed kitchen. Very responsive & helpful agents. It was perfect for our family groups of 13!!

MANAGER COMMENT: So great to hear the group enjoyed your stay. How 'bout that huge deck? Can't beat it for Happy Hour! 

By Carl, Posted: 08/15/2019

We loved our stay at Ranch Creek Lodge. House was amazing. It was well stocked with necessary supplies.

Manager Comment: Glad all the generations were able to enjoy the home and the peacefulness. 

By Dan, Posted: 08/09/2019

The home we rented was very nice. The Winter Park Lodging Company people were great. They left us a nice note and gift basket when we arrived. It was so appreciated. They answered promptly when we had questions. Thank you so much for making our stay so pleasant. We will definitely rent from you again.

Manager Comment: We want you to know we are here to help make your stay great! So nice to know you enjoyed your gift basket and we could take care of you. 

By Nancy, Posted: 04/26/2019

This is a tremendous property. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and it's spectacular location. There's everything you could need/want in the home ready to use. We hope to all return and enjoy it again!

MANAGER COMMENTS:  Thank you Nancy.  Ranch Creek Lodge is a special place in a gorgeous location.  So pleased you could come out and enjoy it with us.  Let us know whenever you can get back this way.

By David And Janie, Posted: 10/11/2018

This is our 2nd visit to Ranch Creek Lodge and our family loves it. We had 15 people of all ages. It works great for our kids families that have different ages and the kitchen is well stocked. The place is beautiful, relaxing and Winter Park Lodging Company goes above and beyond to make your stay perfect. We love the area it's in as well. People were very friendly. We will book this property again and use this company again. Everyone was wonderful. Thanks so much!

MANAGER COMMENTS:  Marvelous!  Thanks so much for coming back to stay with us at the 'ol Ranch Creek Lodge.  Those views....so pleased you have found a spot that works well for your extended family.  Hope to catch you on your next stay with us Janie.

By Elizabeth, Posted: 08/14/2018

Beautiful home with ample room for our family. Nice location with beautiful view.

MANAGER COMMENTS:  Wonderful!  We are all so pleased you enjoyed your time with us at Ranch Creek Lodge.  Please do let us know when you're back up this way.

By Mark, Posted: 04/03/2018

Perfect or our group of 4 families on Spring Break. Plenty of room for the the Adults and Kids to have their own space. Quite, clean, remote but not too far from WP. We will definitely come back.

MANAGER COMMENTS:  That's great to hear.  We are so pleased you enjoyed being up at Ranch Creek Lodge.  It's definitely one of my favs.  Let us know when you're back this way.

By Ronald, Posted: 03/07/2018

We had several couples with kids and had loads of room. Great place in a great location.

MANAGER COMMENTS:  We all thank you for writing in to let us know.  We do hope to host you again soon!

By Jill, Posted: 02/23/2018

We recently stayed with a group of 10 adults and 9 children and had plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen was well equipped to cook meals in and the location was convenient to a nice grocery store. The views are beautiful and there was lots of room outside to play in the snow and even do some sledding for the littler kids. We would definitely stay here again with a large group. Winter Park Lodging Company was easy to work with, were accessible with questions during our stay and followed up after we left to make sure everything was satisfactory. Would highly recommend!

MANAGER COMMENTS:  That's so great to hear!  We are all so pleased to hear you enjoyed you stay and the Ranch Creek Lodge.  I love it up there!  So pretty.  Do let us know when you head back this way.

By Matthew, Posted: 10/24/2017

It was a pleasure to spend two nights at the beautiful Ranch Creek Lodge. Upon arrival, we found the property to have all the space and supplies we needed to cook several big meals, relax in either of the spacious living areas (and hot tub!), and enjoy the quiet natural beauty of the surrounding area. We'll never forget waking up to our first snow of the season on the first morning at the Lodge! Simply put, this was yet another outstanding rental experience from Winter Park Lodging Company. We were reluctant to leave, but are looking forward to our next trip back!

By Cathy, Posted: 10/19/2017

Had a wonderful time with family. Great house with a lot of room for everyone.

By Gary, Posted: 10/11/2017

had a great time. Your office was great.

By Nancy, Posted: 10/04/2017

We cannot say enough great things about Ranch Creek Lodge! We chose this home as our headquarters as we celebrated our daughter's wedding at Sunspot. It provided us plenty of rooms to host family and friends for dinner. The house is absolutely gorgeous with a huge kitchen open to great room. The windows on every side provided a spectacular vista that changed from beautiful fall colors to a an unexpected winter wonderland with a foot of snow. Everyone who visited us raved about the home. We were so blessed to share the Darby home and would highly recommend it to others for a special event or just a great place to stay with family and friends.

MANAGER COMMENTS: Congratulations!  Sounds like everyone had a spectacular time for the weeding.  We are so pleased to hear that Ranch Creek did not disapoint.  It's a pretty special place out there.  All our best to the newlyweds!  Hope they can return for Anniversaries!

By Denise, Posted: 08/23/2017

Our stay at Ranch Creek Lodge was the best for lodging our family for our son's wedding. We had 9 adults and 3 children and there was plenty of room for all, including lower level with full kitchen and playroom. We spent time on the deck and hot tub and just hanging out in living room. Wonderful stay, would do it again!!

MANAGER'S COMMENTS...Photos from the wedding look fantastic.  Glad you were able to relax and enjoy the festivities. 

By David And Janie, Posted: 08/09/2017

We had a fabulous time at Ranch Creek Lodge. This is a beautiful home. We used all 6 bedrooms for the 14 of us which included our 4 grown children, 3 with spouses/ girl friend, and 5 of our grandchildren. We used both kitchens, enjoyed the hot tub, and roasted marsh mellows outside in the fire pit. The Lodge sits in the middle of a beautiful valley with many places to hike and explore. We hope this home will be available again next year for our family!

MANAGER'S COMMENTS...This sounds like an incredible family vacation and lots of memories were made at Ranch Creek Lodge..Loved hearing how you took advantage of all the great amenities this beautiful home has to offer. Come stay with us again anytime. Happy to host you!

By Rachel, Posted: 05/17/2017

Best Girl's Weekend Ever! We usually try a different place each year, but we may have found our forever reunion location at RCL. So much space...we each had our own room with comfy beds, a huge kitchen to cook meals, another kitchen to prepare our apps/drinks for the ping pong tournament and I can't even say enough about the Deck. We enjoyed the deck and hot tub so much, we didn't even have to leave the house. Oh, and we loved the space in the living room to play charades. To describe the home I have one word, 2 syllables, what you say when you see a puppy and the result of 2+2.....Awe-Some!