Leave your cares behind and embark on an adventure in nature when you stay at River Spruce. You are treated to the best of both worlds: the oneness and beauty of the outdoors with all the comforts of home. Relax in your private hot tub by the river or roast a few marshmallows over the fire pit in front of your cabin. This is a place to truly relax, reflect, and renew your spirit.
We visited River Spruce in 2014 for the first time (when Shelley and Wendye owned it). We loved it so much we tried to go back in 2020 but there were no cabins available, therefore, we stayed at a different place. So, at the end of July when we wanted to take an impromptu trip to Estes, I was thrilled to find 3 nights available at River Spruce! I was saddened upon arrival to find out the property was under new ownership and management (and staff no longer stay onsite), which also meant no daily morning muffin deliveries. As lovely as that treat was, the property is in a prime location so the sounds of the river and the peace and tranquility that comes with it is hard to pass up. The reason I’m taking one star away is because the cabin (Dreamcatcher) is run down and for the price, it’s not unreasonable to expect clean curtains, a couch that isn’t torn (very scratchy on bare legs) or outdoor furniture that isn’t so weathered the paint chips off on our clothes. We paid the same exact amount for a 3-night stay in a pristine room in Rome, Italy with the Pantheon right outside our window!! I can appreciate “rustic” but the definition of rustic doesn’t include dirty or disrepair. Please take some pride in ownership and pay more attention to these important details. I was told the new owner also purchased a couple other properties. I hope the Roys actually reinvest some of their money into upkeep - and soon! It’s a real shame to see them in the current condition
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:The best part of River Spruce is the river
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River Spruce was exactly what we needed to refresh and reset. Our cabin, TomTom was perfect, cozy and provided us with all the amenities that could need. The hot tub is well maintained, warm, and in prime location right next to the river so that we can listen to the flowing sounds of nature. In the evening, it's just dark enough that you can see the stars, and the rays of sun that beam down in the morning really allows you to get lost in nature. Emily & Ben were fantastic managers of this property and always available if needed. We loved our stay so much we extended for another night. We will be back for sure. Thanks River Spruce
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Be prepared to get sucked in
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We recently spent three nights in the Bear’s Den cabin. This was on the tail end of 3 week vacation and when we arrived to Bear’s Den, we realized we definitely saved the best for last. The cabin was clean and well stocked, even included numerous movies, games and puzzles for fun family time. We loved that the cabin had two separate bedrooms to allow plenty of space for everyone. The location right next to the river was phenomenal, the sound of the rushing water was incredibly peaceful. Our favorite feature was definitely the hot tub, and we enjoyed relaxing in that each evening. On the last day, we realized that our cabin was lacking grill tongs so we reached out to Emily; she very quickly went out to get us a new set of grill utensils for the cabin. We really appreciated how responsive she was! Overall, this is an amazing place. You won’t be disappointed if you spend your vacation time in these cute cabins!!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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River Spruce Cabins is a place to go to find your peace along the Big Thompson River. A fire pit and hot tub enhance the experience, and for us, to be able to stay in their cabin on the river, Tom Tom was absolutely a dream come true! Our past stays at River Spruce were exceptional and so we were a little concerned about the new ownership. A warm welcoming hello from their on-site manager Emily immediately put our minds at ease! Emily’s exuberance is refreshing and genuine in every way! She and her husband Ben do an amazing job of being responsive if there is a problem or concern while having great respect for the guests’ privacy. The cabins are well maintained with the addition of coffee/tea/hot cocoa fixings, along with a great selection of spices. There’s also a basket of sometimes forgotten toiletry items and a great selection of DVDs and games. It’s the little things that together make for a memorable time spent on the river. The new owners have the perfect management team of Emily and Ben! We can tell that they care very much about the property and about the enjoyment and comfort for those of us who have the great privilege of staying there! We can’t wait to return! Thanks Emily and Ben for making our stay more than exceptional!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Just got back from our third annual family trip to River Spruce. Honestly, there is not a better place to spend quality time and make lasting memories! This little gem of a resort is located steps from the Big Thompson River. The cabins are clean and well maintained. Beds are comfy and the kitchen stocked with all the utensils necessary for preparing meals. The onsite staff is friendly and accommodating. We can't wait to return next year!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Room Tip:Plan on spending a ton of time outside. Firepits and chairs by the river are the where you will...
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We spent a week traveling all over Colorado before we came to Estes Park. We didn't know that we saved the best for last. We were not prepared to be blown away by this place. We stayed in Bear Pine Hollow. First the pictures do not do it justice. It was so much better in person. The cabin was cozy, clean, and well stocked. There were so many details that went into this cabin that I can't even list them all. I immediately felt relaxed and "on vacation." I enjoyed the sound of the river right outside the cabin. It was in a great location not far from shopping and restaurants and RMNP but while at the cabin I felt like we were secluded. We caught fish in the river. We enjoyed just relaxing with a cup of coffee on the swing right outside. We grilled some steaks. Relaxed in the hot tub. Played tons of games and just reconnected as a family and enjoyed each other's company. I can't leave a review without mentioning Emily and her husband Ben. She was so very friendly and attentive. She made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. We have never been to Colorado or even in snow. She was very helpful, and you can tell she loves what she does. She answered all questions from where to rent hiking gear, to where to get a fishing license and supplies, to some delicious restaurants and other places to do and see while we were in town. They work really hard around the property and made me feel like we were the most important people there. Thank y'all for an unforgettable trip!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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I have mixed feelings about leaving a review considering all of the stellar reviews I have read here. But I think I owe it to future travelers to tell my experience. We stayed in the Rainbow Cabin. The place is beautiful and well kept… that is for sure. If you stay in some of the end cabins, you have a fairly long walk yo get your gear to your cabin. As it turns out, there are wagons for your use. But… they were no where to be found when we arrived.( kids were riding in them as it turns out. I made 4 trips to get our stuff to our room, including a 70 pound cooler… without a cart or wagon. We never saw anyone who worked there other than a carpenter doing some remodeling. The first night , tried to watch a movie, TV would not turn on. Turns out that the plug is so old that the plug connection was hit or miss. The tv plug would literally just fall out of the receptacle. The heater would sound an alarm ever 20 minutes or so, to check the filter ( where ever the filter was). So we either had to turn the heat off..(38f at night) or, be woke up every few minutes with an alarm. Again, there was no one there to ask about this.The first night when we returned from dinner, there were 2 kids “sword fighting “ with my $1k fly rods that they had taken off of our front porch. (9’ fly rods are difficult to bring inside so I leaned them on our cabin. If you are coming here to fly fish, It’s not the place. This is a great place for family get togethers and such…. NOT if you are looking for a nice quiet mountain get away. The lasts guests partially eaten food was left in the freezer… again, beautiful setting, for sure. We left 2 days before the end of our stay …. We’ve stayed at dozens of places over the last 20 years of visiting Estes 3-4 times per year. This was our “ one and done” here. I hope this helps some travelers with their lodging plans or to at least ask the right questions.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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The view is just wonderful. Right outside your room is the most peaceful river with views. That's the entire selling point. The rooms could use some renovation. Bathrooms are way old and tiny. Kitchen is enough. Large stuffed animals in the room are cute but really need to be cleaned. Bed, meh. And the hot tub, outside?... a set of steps could be helpful as I almost killed myself trying to get in. There are several other accommodations at this location on the river. I would check some of the others out.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:Try not to go during Moose mating season. Gets really rowdy.
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Our stay at River Spruce was exactly what we needed. The location is perfect, only a short drive into town to enjoy the shops, and also near an entrance to RMNP. The cabins are nestled right along the river which is so relaxing. The staff is very nice, you will often see them wandering about on the property making sure all is well. The homemade, warm muffins in the morning are the perfect morning snack to kick start your day. I would highly recommend this place.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Room Tip:Private Hot Tub on the river
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Response from Beth Montgomery, General Manager at River Spruce
Responded Apr 3, 2021
Thank you for your kind words, it's always great to hear :) Mike & Beth
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This was our 9th consecutive year staying in a cabin at Estes Park and our first stay at River Spruce Cabins. Although built in 1940, the cabins have been kept up very well. The location is perfect, with the soothing sounds of the Big Thompson River as it rushes by, the rustling of the aspen leaves, and the sights and high-pitched whirring sounds of hummingbirds ever-present. One morning, we watched a hummingbird visit blooms on the flowers right in front of the picture window at our kitchen table. Flowers were everywhere, in boxes, hanging pots, and planted in the ground in front of our cabin.
We enjoyed campfires around our private fire pit, and we soaked away the aches and pains of busy days in nearby Rocky Mountain National Park in our private hot tub. Aaron and his family were the perfect hosts, and we especially enjoyed our fresh-baked muffins that were dropped off at our cabin door each morning.
A highlight of our stay was a dinner of steaks (cooked on the communal gas grill), baked potatoes, and corn on the cob that we enjoyed at the picnic table just in front of our cabin.
We've stayed in cabins at five other resorts on both the Big Thompson and Fall Rivers, and I can assure you that you won't go wrong at River Spruce.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Many of our beds are pillow top and the others have memory foam toppers. They are all very comfy. Rainbow has a hot tub, Thunderbird does not. Both have gas grills very close to the cabin. We have 3 grills on the property that 9 cabins share. Each cabin has it's own outdoor firepit for campfires.
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Becky
Estes Park, Colorado29 contributions22 helpful votes
Most are standalone cabins. Two are duplex cabins. The Rainbow/Dreamcatcher are duplex and the Sunshine/Ladybug are duplex. The rest are stand alone. Hope that helps!
There are more places to choose from in the Estes Park area.
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