I was looking for a relaxing get away from a crazy time in my life and luckily I found Lucie, Phil and the Black Bear. I've lived in Colorado for 10 years, and always wanted to visit Ouray. I got there a bit early in the season and was lucky to spend a lot of time talking with Lucie and Phil, enjoying their cooking, and falling in love with Ouray. Lucie's breakfast (and everything else she makes) is the best. Their kindness and recommendations are wonderful. It's more than a B&B, it's like staying with family that you actually get along with! I'm hoping to make a trip to their B&B a yearly event!!
Dave Sweeney

Went to Ouray for the ice fest this year. I'm a New York real estate investment banker who likes to ice climb- but I also like cozy accomodations and good food. Black Bear was perfect! Price was reasonable, location right in town, just off Main St. within walking distance to everything, even the ice park, and the breakfast was superb, especially the cinnamon buns and the extensive tea selection! High recommended!!!

My wife and I had an absolutely delightful stay at the Black Bear Manor in Ouray. The accomodations were quite comfortable and the Inn is well situated, a short walk to all the town's shops and restaurants. Phil and Lucie, the owners, were terrific hosts. From your arrival, you feel more like family than first-time guests. When I told Lucie that I had a health issue, she went to extraordinary lengths to make sure that I was well served at breakfast and with delicious afternoon treats. She prepared enough food at breakfast for a NFL team - and it was all great. We travel a good deal around the country and the Black Bear Manor was truly one of the best B&B's we've ever visited. We both enthusiastically highly recommend it!

Ouray was our favorite vacation so far and Black Bear Manor far surpassed our expectations. Phil and Lucie are extremely friendly, helpful, and generous, to the point you feel completely spoiled and pampered. The breakfasts are out of this world - delicious and always a great variety. The sound of the nearby stream and the amazing view of the mountains contributed to a relaxing vacation. Phil and Lucie also provided a bottle of wine upon arrival, delicious chocolate truffles at night, and freshly baked pies in the afternoon. The room was very comfortable and cozy and we felt right at home. We also enjoyed the views from the observatory and relaxing on the porch swing on beautiful, quiet evenings. We can't say enough about this B&B as well as this town, which we fell in love with. We hope to make it our regular vacation spot.
Keith and Christina, Arizona