Just an hour out of Denver and yet it feels like you're from from the city, with big decks with a sunset view and hot tubs under a million stars. Almost more of an inn than a motel: I enjoyed talking with the owners and meeting other guests, and they compensate for the fact that there are few food options nearby with a huge (included) breakfast, little snacks, coffee and tea out all day, more snacks and a full bar available for purchase on the honor system, and pizza available for purchase every night. Common spaces also have a sports-watching room, pool table, games, and inside and outside gathering spaces. It's a cool and quirky place.
Other misc notes that might cut either way for you: two cute little dogs wander in and out of the common spaces; all rooms are non-smoking but there is a smoking tipi outside with a firepit where you can indulge, if that's your thing; it's still definitely 3-star/former motel in some ways, don't expect the Four Seasons; the view is from the shared decks, not the rooms so much; it's kind of in the middle of nowhere but if you are traveling from Denver to Rocky Mt National Park, it's an easy stop that gets you out of Denver's traffic and right into your vacation.
