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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 145400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Jefferson County, CO
- Colorado School of Mines5 min drive
- Red Rocks Amphitheater12 min drive
- Coors Brewery14 min drive
- Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Master Suite 1
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Suite 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Suite 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Suite 4 (Main Floor -ADA)
1 Queen Bed
Suite 5 (Main floor walker friendly)
1 Queen Bed
Suite 6 (Main Floor Walker friendly)
1 King Bed
Suite 7 Large room with TV and game area
2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 4 (ADA)
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5 (Main Floor)
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 8 Common
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Colorado Family Reunion and Wedding Headquarters
The Colorado Lodge at Pine Tree Park Recreational Area on Lookout Mountain, Barn, fire pit, and picnic area is the perfect location for your whole family to spend a few days TogetherInColorado. Your family reunion, rehearsal dinner, or small wedding event up to 50 total are a perfect fit for making memories at Pine Tree Park.
Your family will create many lasting memories as you have your rehearsal dinner in the barn, your intimate wedding in the large backyard, or your family meals and post-nuptial brunch in the gourmet gkitchen/great room on the picnic tables on the covered wraparound porch. Later, you can gather around the fire pit to roast s'mores as you catch up before retiring to the 7 bedroom suites with 8 bathrooms and comfy beds for up to 14 adults overnight.
The early risers will enjoy having coffee on the rocking chairs on the front porch. The cooks in the group will enjoy preparing meals in the huge, well stocked, gourmet kitchen. and the "grill-masters" will have a fun time grilling and pellet-smoking your family meals while playing cornhole, horseshoes, or just hanging out with the other family and friends around the hot-tub or picnic tables. Preparing and enjoying meals yourselves on the property makes for a memorable bonding experience which also saves a lot of cost vs restaurants. BYO is encouraged but we do coordinate with your caterers and bartenders if you prefer.
If smaller groups want to break up to have private conversations, they will like the front porch with the rocking chairs, the large living room, kitchen area, picnic tables in the yard, Adirondack chairs around the gas fire pit, in the barn, or the 6 to 8 person hot tub with provided towels. There are also several hiking trails with great views within walking distance of the Lodge.
Having time to hang out with your friends and family in a casual atmosphere creates strong bonds and lasting memories. Cornhole, Disc Golf, horseshoes, tetherball, badminton, croquet, etc. while cooking, grilling, and barbecuing meals makes for a really nice family gathering.
ORIGINAL RUSTIC BARN and events up to 50 people total- $1200 optional add-on (only available to guests who have already booked the lodging on this listing.)
Perfect for families, family reunions, small wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, post nuptial brunch, and family fun gatherings, charity fundraisers, and corporate meetings. The original wood floor barn (can hold up to 40 people), picnic area with 15 rustic wood picnic tables and large yard make it great for organized groups and small event gatherings (up to 40 people including all guests visiting The Colorado Lodge and all service providers).
Our rustic historic barn with original wood floors measuring 30' X 30" is available for gatherings, dances, or meals with (up to 50 people including all guests staying at The Lodge and all service providers) is an additional charge of $1,200.00 for the 1st gathering and $600.00 for each additional day-gathering. It has two ceiling fans and windows to help with air flow in the summer and heating to help take the chill off cooler evenings or in the winter months. Beautiful sparkling white café lights surround the ceiling in the barn and the outside park setting for evening ambiance.
The Colorado Lodge, Barn and Pine Tree Park Picnic area is located just above Denver/Golden in the first row of foothills West of Golden and nearest to the historic western town of Golden. One mile off of I-70, it offers a fantastic base for all the Denver/Boulder Metro Area and the surrounding mountains. Heading off to the ski resorts is as short as a 40 Minute drive and just 20 minutes to downtown Denver and 10 minutes to downtown Golden. 7 miles by car to Red Rocks. 5 Minutes to Colorado Mills Mall which includes Whole Foods and Super Target. Both the Denver International Airport and Boulder are 45 minutes away.
This popular rental books up well in advance so inquire and book soon.
Note:
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=nhmHaR1X8qc
Your family will create many lasting memories as you have your rehearsal dinner in the barn, your intimate wedding in the large backyard, or your family meals and post-nuptial brunch in the gourmet gkitchen/great room on the picnic tables on the covered wraparound porch. Later, you can gather around the fire pit to roast s'mores as you catch up before retiring to the 7 bedroom suites with 8 bathrooms and comfy beds for up to 14 adults overnight.
The early risers will enjoy having coffee on the rocking chairs on the front porch. The cooks in the group will enjoy preparing meals in the huge, well stocked, gourmet kitchen. and the "grill-masters" will have a fun time grilling and pellet-smoking your family meals while playing cornhole, horseshoes, or just hanging out with the other family and friends around the hot-tub or picnic tables. Preparing and enjoying meals yourselves on the property makes for a memorable bonding experience which also saves a lot of cost vs restaurants. BYO is encouraged but we do coordinate with your caterers and bartenders if you prefer.
If smaller groups want to break up to have private conversations, they will like the front porch with the rocking chairs, the large living room, kitchen area, picnic tables in the yard, Adirondack chairs around the gas fire pit, in the barn, or the 6 to 8 person hot tub with provided towels. There are also several hiking trails with great views within walking distance of the Lodge.
Having time to hang out with your friends and family in a casual atmosphere creates strong bonds and lasting memories. Cornhole, Disc Golf, horseshoes, tetherball, badminton, croquet, etc. while cooking, grilling, and barbecuing meals makes for a really nice family gathering.
ORIGINAL RUSTIC BARN and events up to 50 people total- $1200 optional add-on (only available to guests who have already booked the lodging on this listing.)
Perfect for families, family reunions, small wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, post nuptial brunch, and family fun gatherings, charity fundraisers, and corporate meetings. The original wood floor barn (can hold up to 40 people), picnic area with 15 rustic wood picnic tables and large yard make it great for organized groups and small event gatherings (up to 40 people including all guests visiting The Colorado Lodge and all service providers).
Our rustic historic barn with original wood floors measuring 30' X 30" is available for gatherings, dances, or meals with (up to 50 people including all guests staying at The Lodge and all service providers) is an additional charge of $1,200.00 for the 1st gathering and $600.00 for each additional day-gathering. It has two ceiling fans and windows to help with air flow in the summer and heating to help take the chill off cooler evenings or in the winter months. Beautiful sparkling white café lights surround the ceiling in the barn and the outside park setting for evening ambiance.
The Colorado Lodge, Barn and Pine Tree Park Picnic area is located just above Denver/Golden in the first row of foothills West of Golden and nearest to the historic western town of Golden. One mile off of I-70, it offers a fantastic base for all the Denver/Boulder Metro Area and the surrounding mountains. Heading off to the ski resorts is as short as a 40 Minute drive and just 20 minutes to downtown Denver and 10 minutes to downtown Golden. 7 miles by car to Red Rocks. 5 Minutes to Colorado Mills Mall which includes Whole Foods and Super Target. Both the Denver International Airport and Boulder are 45 minutes away.
This popular rental books up well in advance so inquire and book soon.
Note:
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=nhmHaR1X8qc
Property manager
John Hermanussen
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Kid friendly
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Requires separate quote and contract after booking
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Base pet$100 (floors), Extra $200 for furniture.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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About the neighborhood
Golden
Located in Mount Vernon, a neighborhood in Golden, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Boettcher Mansion and Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Morrison Natural History Museum and Lucky Strike Lanes. Traveling with kids? Consider Colorado Railroad Museum and Field Of Corpses Haunted Attraction. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.

Jefferson County, CO
What's nearby
- Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- Colorado School of Mines - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
- Mother Cabrini Shrine - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
- Red Rocks Amphitheater - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
- Coors Brewery - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bonfire Burritos - 13 min drive
- Woody S Wood Fire - 14 min drive
- Morris + Mae Collective - 8 min drive
- Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center - 14 min drive
- Dirty Dogs Roadhouse - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Reunion Destination!
Julie C.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yazmin
Jan 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Yazmin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy T., Simi Valley
Aug 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family reunion/60+ birthday
Tracy T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wenda W.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay With Extended Family
Wenda W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie H.
Nov 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Thanksgiving reunion
Bonnie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dwight B.
Jan 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the Colorado Lodge
Dwight B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bob L.
Apr 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eveverything about our stay was remarkable.
Bob L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy B., Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
Dec 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Nancy B.
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10/10 Excellent
Wendy T.
Aug 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat location
Wendy T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen B., Springfield
Aug 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aug Wedding, Colorado Lodge
Karen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott W.
May 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CO Rockies Perfection
Scott W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B.
May 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot for a retreat
Amanda B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
Oct 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering & Wedding
Ashley M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Leslie D., Sacramento
Mar 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Leslie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ronald P.
Jan 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Ronald P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
James M., Hayward
Jun 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
McGrath Reunion
James M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas T.
Jun 24, 2018
Outstanding Place for Hosting Family & Friends
Thomas T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sean F.
Jun 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering for a Holden, Colorado wedding
Sean F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Corbin F.
Aug 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Corbin F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammi S.
Apr 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect fit!
Tammi S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
David P.
Jan 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Ski Trip
David P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher M.
Nov 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christopher M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Ravi
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ravi
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
ELIZABETH D.
Nov 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by John Hermanussen

Your Host – John Hermanussen
After Graduating from CU Boulder and beginning my career as an engineer, I started following in my parents’ footsteps with traditional unfurnished rentals in the Golden/Lakewood area. Eventually, I graduated to building new homes and even one mixed use condo building. As the market tanked around 2008, I got into fix-n-flips and managed to keep a few of those as rentals.
When my 2 sons went off to college, it made sense to help pay their college bills by renting out our family home. Since it sits in the middle of 8 different wedding venues on Lookout Mountain and there’s not much lodging or hotels nearby, Brides and Grooms and their parents started booking it, and the cabins on the property, for long weekends and having a place to hang out with their families in a casual atmosphere.
In 2017 we had the idea of clearing out the barn and opening it up for rehearsal dinners, family reunions, and charity events which was perfect! We worked with Tim, Julie, Ton, Erin, Shelby, Theo, Bryce, and Brent on decorating, setting up, and upgrading everything to make it even better for the families. Now, it’s a great place for families to set up headquarters for a big wedding reception at the nearby venues with the rehearsal dinner, after wedding brunch/BBQ party, family dinners, and just making s’mores around the fire pit at the Colorado Lodge/Barn/Picnic Grounds/Recreation Area.
The best part about working with wedding families is that we get to meet people from all over the country and world. It’s such a happy time for them that it’s contagious It makes us happy too.
It's just so nice to help families while their family gets bigger, and bonds together, and they create lifelong memories. With warm wishes for a happy life together, John Hermanussen and the TogetherInColorado Team 303-223-9753( main) 303 215 0296 (cell)
After Graduating from CU Boulder and beginning my career as an engineer, I started following in my parents’ footsteps with traditional unfurnished rentals in the Golden/Lakewood area. Eventually, I graduated to building new homes and even one mixed use condo building. As the market tanked around 2008, I got into fix-n-flips and managed to keep a few of those as rentals.
When my 2 sons went off to college, it made sense to help pay their college bills by renting out our family home. Since it sits in the middle of 8 different wedding venues on Lookout Mountain and there’s not much lodging or hotels nearby, Brides and Grooms and their parents started booking it, and the cabins on the property, for long weekends and having a place to hang out with their families in a casual atmosphere.
In 2017 we had the idea of clearing out the barn and opening it up for rehearsal dinners, family reunions, and charity events which was perfect! We worked with Tim, Julie, Ton, Erin, Shelby, Theo, Bryce, and Brent on decorating, setting up, and upgrading everything to make it even better for the families. Now, it’s a great place for families to set up headquarters for a big wedding reception at the nearby venues with the rehearsal dinner, after wedding brunch/BBQ party, family dinners, and just making s’mores around the fire pit at the Colorado Lodge/Barn/Picnic Grounds/Recreation Area.
The best part about working with wedding families is that we get to meet people from all over the country and world. It’s such a happy time for them that it’s contagious It makes us happy too.
It's just so nice to help families while their family gets bigger, and bonds together, and they create lifelong memories. With warm wishes for a happy life together, John Hermanussen and the TogetherInColorado Team 303-223-9753( main) 303 215 0296 (cell)
Why they chose this property
Perfectly suited for large families and small events. We do everything we can to make it the best place it can be for families to bond together during the special times of their lives. Recently, we've upgraded our cleaning and disinfecting process to waht we call EXTRACLEAN+
What is EXTRACLEAN+ Service?
-Upgraded disinfectant spray cleaners and wipes used before, during, and after normal cleaning.
-Disinfect lockboxes, doorknobs, remotes, appliances, counters, furniture, and floors.
-Clean and disinfect fabric surfaces.
-All Linens washed hot and with extra detergent and/or bleach.
-Provide extra mattress and pillow encasements for all the mattresses and pillows.
-If we have a same day turnover, we ventilate with a whole house fan or evaporative cooler and use UV-C disinfecting lights before and after cleaning to give that extra layer of disinfection that we and our more vulnerable guests prefer.
-Provide extra antibacterial hand soap, disinfecting spray cleaner, and paper towels for guests to use during their stay.
-Remote (lockbox) check-in and we cover instructions for any amenities like fire pits, dance barn/events, trash, hot tubs, HVAC, Internet, parking, etc. via phone call or facetime/zoom remote meetings.
Rural, rustic setting. It blends the amenities of a luxury home with the feel of camping in the woods but it's only about 5 minutes from the edge of the Denver Metro Area. You can cook like a gourmet or roast marshmallows and make s'mores over the fire pit. You can ski at Vail, Breckenridge, Loveland... or play horseshoes and cornhole in the backyard. Hike, Bike, snowshoe at Apex Park about 1/3 mile up the road. Drop into Denver for more activities than we can even mention here. Head up into the mountains for even more activities and fun. It's a wonderful place to live or visit with over 300 days of sunshine every year. The Colorado Lodge at Pine Tree Park invites you to consider it YOUR home, even if it's only for a few days.
What is EXTRACLEAN+ Service?
-Upgraded disinfectant spray cleaners and wipes used before, during, and after normal cleaning.
-Disinfect lockboxes, doorknobs, remotes, appliances, counters, furniture, and floors.
-Clean and disinfect fabric surfaces.
-All Linens washed hot and with extra detergent and/or bleach.
-Provide extra mattress and pillow encasements for all the mattresses and pillows.
-If we have a same day turnover, we ventilate with a whole house fan or evaporative cooler and use UV-C disinfecting lights before and after cleaning to give that extra layer of disinfection that we and our more vulnerable guests prefer.
-Provide extra antibacterial hand soap, disinfecting spray cleaner, and paper towels for guests to use during their stay.
-Remote (lockbox) check-in and we cover instructions for any amenities like fire pits, dance barn/events, trash, hot tubs, HVAC, Internet, parking, etc. via phone call or facetime/zoom remote meetings.
Rural, rustic setting. It blends the amenities of a luxury home with the feel of camping in the woods but it's only about 5 minutes from the edge of the Denver Metro Area. You can cook like a gourmet or roast marshmallows and make s'mores over the fire pit. You can ski at Vail, Breckenridge, Loveland... or play horseshoes and cornhole in the backyard. Hike, Bike, snowshoe at Apex Park about 1/3 mile up the road. Drop into Denver for more activities than we can even mention here. Head up into the mountains for even more activities and fun. It's a wonderful place to live or visit with over 300 days of sunshine every year. The Colorado Lodge at Pine Tree Park invites you to consider it YOUR home, even if it's only for a few days.
What makes this property unique
Convenient to City and Mountains. Ideal location. Families and large groups can have quality time together and celebrate rehearsal dinners, small weddings, or family reunions all onsite. Fire pit, horseshoe pits, Cornhole, hot tub, deer and elk wander around and graze in the 2.3 acres in this property and the large lots surrounding it. Rustic 30'x30' wood floor barn outfitted with little white lights and rustic bar, Mountain views, Huge Ponderosa Pines...It's up IN the Colorado Rocky Mountains and feels like it's a million miles from everything but just 5 minutes from the edge of the Denver Metro area.
Languages:
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