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"So it took us an embarrassing amount of time to figure out where check in was. Hint, it’ll feel like you’re in the wrong place but you’re not. The staff at check in was helpful and efficient. I was taken aback at how beautiful the building and the views were. I imagine in its early days it was even more incredible. Vintage, high end ski lodge vibes. With the map we were provided at checkin we found our lodge/room relatively easily. I was disappointed our room didn’t have its own balcony, but it was rather a balcony for that floor/side. Some of the balconies had rotted wood, so that was a little unnerving. Our room was in the Blue Spruce Lodge, 2nd floor. The stairway and hallways were beautiful and unique- full of character and charm. We checked out the bar with live music in the evening. It was mostly middle age guys there on golf trips. Not exactly a happening nightlife scene but it made a beautiful spot to see the sunset across the hilly landscape. Our room was clean and comfortable. The lodge close to town. While it did have some quirks and could stand some updates, overall we really enjoyed our stay there. I prefer to stay somewhere with character, rather than a cookie cutter hotel. "

"The continental breakfast was delicious, especially the biscuits and gravy! The bathroom was handicap friendly and that was a plus as well. The king sized bed was a little too soft for us but we made due. "

"Nice and clean. The room was bigger than I had expected. Convenient location. The mattress is softer than what I prefer, and comfortable. There is a desk and a chair and a sofa."

"Room was clean and spaciousness, convenient location. Highly recommend."

"Pool was cold and we reported it. Too cold to swim for everyone"

"The ceiling had a lot of water damage and missing tile in our room. Our toilet continuously ran and barely flushed. The "fitness area" smelled musty/moldy, and had tiles from the ceiling that fell to the floor and were still on the floor. "