In New Castle .With a stay at this New Castle apartment, you'll be steps from New Castle Town Hall and New Castle Chamber of Commerce. Lakota Canyon Golf Club and Colorado River are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Iron Mountain Hot Springs - 14 min drive - 21.3 km
Glenwood Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 23.1 km
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - 19 min drive - 23.8 km
Getting around
Glenwood Springs Station - 15 min drive
Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Lakota Links - 7 min drive
Black Dog Saloon - 3 min walk
Burning Mountain Pizza & Subs - 10 min drive
Hogback Pizza - 1 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Area 51 Suite at The Ore House Inn
Area 51 is a beautiful 1 bedroom alien and space themed suite located in downtown New Castle upstairs at The Ore House Inn. It has a full kitchen and dining area that is equipped with everything you need to prepare and serve your own meals. Our bathroom is stocked with toiletries, bath towels and pool towels for a visit to the various hot springs that are 10 minutes away. The bedroom has a queen sized bed, 55 inch T.V., expanded cable, DVD/Blue Ray, Atari and hi speed internet. We ask that pets not be left unattended unless they are in a crate. The hallways in our 130 year old building characterize New Castle's mining history. We offer discounts to Iron Mountain Hot Springs, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and ride Whitewater Rafting LLC. We have books, movies, and numerous alien themed games to play. There are 4 EV charging spots on the property with J1772 240 volt connectors call for details. We ask that pets be declared at time of booking and that they not be left unattended unless they are in a crate. We are just 1 block away from RFTA (Roaring Fork Transportation Authority) bus stop.
Note from host: No Smoking of any kind, this includes marijuana.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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
Electric car charging station
Unit size: 600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Quiet time is from 10 p.m. till 8 a.m.
Vape pens, cigarettes and Marijuana are NOT ALLOWED. Violators will be escorted off of the property with no refunds.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking of any kind, this includes marijuana.
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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Apartment
Area 51 Suite At The Ore House
Area 51 Suite at The Ore House Inn Apartment
Area 51 Suite at The Ore House Inn New Castle
Area 51 Suite at The Ore House Inn Apartment New Castle
Reviews
Area 51 Suite at The Ore House Inn Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rose S.
Sep 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Really fun stay! Would definitely come again! Clean and comfortable, we even had our own pet alien in the room. The fun themed environment brought a unique experience that I've never had any where else! All the details were so great! And fun!
Rose S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rosalynn R.
Jul 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing three weeks in New Castle, Colorado. The Ore House Inn was the perfect location for us, close to friends and family in the Rifle/Silt area & the fun attractions in Glenwood Springs. John and Cori are exceptional hosts. They often checked in to see if we needed anything. I liked the accommodations and the conveniences they have at the property, especially the coin machine in the laundry room. They also have a cart with a plethora of supplies that you may need during your stay. This was our first time staying here, but we would love to come back as many times as we travel to Colorado! 10/10!!!! Loved our trip and stay at this well kept building!
Rosalynn R.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cyndi M.
Jun 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hide-away
Good location, comfortable, convenient.
Cyndi M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
ME L.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Allen Encounter
Love the themed rooms!Full kitchenRollaway was comfortable
ME L.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colby H.
Jan 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Impressive Location, Comfy Accommodations
Great communication before and during our stay! It was great to find somewhere dog friendly in the cute little downtown area of New Castle! We thought we'd spend more time in Glenwood Springs than we did - New Castle ended up having great food options, and lots of fun places to explore and walk around. We'll be back for sure, thanks for a lovely experience!
Colby H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W.
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Super fun place
Everything as advertised. Very comfy bed! Was able to charge my car overnight which got us most of the way home. Great place, would book again
Matthew W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rolf B.
Oct 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Area 51
Very cool and nice place to stay!
Rolf B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
MARK W., Wisconsin
Oct 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Upstairs Rendezvous
We enjoyed dinner downstairs at the restaurant, went for a nice walk on a hiking trail nearby and had a nice evening in our room. A cozy enjoyable stay.
MARK W.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
Dec 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
My other half and our dog stayed here for Christmas. It was all around awesome. The owner was great and helped us figure out which way to get there from CO Springs. The room was better than expected. We had an awesome time and will be back to see the other rooms! The restaurant downstairs is really good too. Thank you!
Rebecca S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Karla F.
Jul 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Nice, comfortable unit with great amenities and was super clean for us! The Roku TV was convenient for us since it's what we use at home. The restaurant has delicious food with friendly and helpful staff. Big surprise bonus - there is a dog bathing room that is just across the hall from Area 51! Overall, we really liked our stay here and highly recommend!
Karla F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
MIKE W., DEPEW
Jun 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Unique fun room!
Enjoyed the themed room & the arcade game.
MIKE W.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ryan A.
Apr 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Area 51
Nice small apartment with all the amenities. It was quiet and close to everything. I will come back to stay again.
Ryan A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tina L.
Jan 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the decor and it was perfect for us and our pup!
Great experience with owner.
Tina L.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ericka T.
Aug 10, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for any art enthusiast
We were lucky enought to come a day early and was able to experience two rooms. One was the Iceberg Lounge and the other was Area 51. Both rooms had had great art work thru out A/C and full kitchens with eveythung you could need. Only conplaint is that we left shower stuff in the bathroom and my full size bottles of shampoo and body wash were thrown away and our luffa were left in the floor in the hallway infront of our new suite. Pretty gross. Had to go replace salon shampoo and all natural body wash in the middle of our vacation was a pain.
Ericka T.
10/10 Excellent
Paul C.
Jul 21, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice art and amenities
Unique atmosphere ,John is a great host,
My only problem was the stairs,but I am a old goat,
Ps ditch the Newheart!
Also Great games!
Paul C.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jul 6, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, well kept!
We only stayed for one evening but the apartment was very well kept and incredibly clever. The check-in process was a breeze, John was very COVID aware (which we appreciated, and we really enjoyed the theme of the room. We'll definitely stay again if we are back in New Castle!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Carl C.
Jul 6, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent. The owner John was great. Unique experience. Loved the small town feel.
Very close to all things to do in Glenwood. Owner was great. Thanks John
Carl C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
8/10 Good
Makayla G.
Feb 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great owners and fun themes
The property owners are really nice and super helpful. The unique themes make the stay fun! It is in an old building so the walls/windows are a bit thin so you can hear a lot. We turned on the fan which really helped with the noise. Overall a great stay!
Makayla G.
10/10 Excellent
John O.
Aug 7, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Unique! 😀
Super cute, fun and unique experience! We will definitely go back and try a different room!
John O.
10/10 Excellent
Michael, Bellevue
Jul 22, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Area 51
We decided to rent one of John's VRBO units for a long weekend while we were visiting Glenwood Springs. We very much enjoyed our stay. The owner was personable and accommodating. The food at the restaurant downstairs was great as well. 5 stars. Thanks for having us John.
Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Alexia H.
Jul 2, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
The best!
This was by far one of the best properties to rent around the area. It was full of the aesthetic of an Area 51 themed room! We were amazed. The room was comfortable and we weren’t bothered. It had a restaurant underneath and everyone was super great! 10/10 would recommend! Thank you for allowing us the pleasure!
Alexia H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sandra W.
May 12, 2019
Great Room
Well thought it. Every detail was perfect. Will come back and others to go!
Thank you for a wonderful time.
Sandra W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sandy S.
Apr 26, 2019
Great place
We had a nice stay at the Ore House Inn in the Area 51 room. Comfortable bed, quiet room and well stocked kitchen. Easy access to Forest Service trails and Glenwood Springs.
Sandy S.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dustin B., Denver
Apr 11, 2019
5 HUGE STARS to AREA 51!!!
This place was absolutely amazing, clean and easy to find. The owner was very inviting and checked-in with me throughout our stay. The unit was conveniently located right above a restaurant which was nice to grab dinner. I plan to visit again and book @ The Ore House Inn but try another one of the theme rooms. Overall, it was a great experience!
Dustin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Anthony B.
Mar 26, 2019
Enjoyed our time in the mountains.
Loved the room! We enjoyed our trip. :)
Anthony B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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