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Cowboy hat, Ranch resort vacation at Vista Verde Ranch in Colorado

Phones – There are no phones in the accommodations. The guest phone is located in the Main Lodge. There are some spots on the ranch where you can get cell service, but it is spotty. Remember, this is your excuse to actually be on vacation!

Internet – We do have wireless internet access in the Main Lodge if you bring your laptop. There is also a guest computer available in the Great Room if you just need to check in once or twice during your stay.

Fed Ex/UPS – If you would like to send something to the ranch prior to your arrival, just put your name on the box and we will have it waiting for you when you get here. Make sure to send it only via Fed Ex or UPS, as the other carriers are unreliable out this way. The physical shipping address is Vista Verde Ranch, 58000 Cowboy Way, Clark, CO 80428.

Our wonderful housekeepers will do laundry for you if your jeans start walking on their own. There is a laundry bag in your accommodation, so just leave what you want washed in the morning and they’ll have it back by the next morning, if not earlier. There is a minimal charge ($2/pound) for this service.

We may call ourselves a luxury ranch, but we’re very casual when it comes to attire. Even our “formal dinners” are only formal in the sense that they are as good or better than what you’d find in a top restaurant in a big city. But here, you can wear jeans to that same meal! A packing list will be sent out at the time of booking to help give you and idea of what to bring. We also have some fun, Western apparel in our little store if you want to get into the spirit of this experience! You can also take a look at our What to Expect page.

At Vista Verde, we pride ourselves in our fabulous Kids program. If your kids aren’t happy, you’re not happy, so we put a lot of effort, thought and resources into making their stay extra special.

The focus of our riding program is for families with children 6 years and up. But we love the little ones too, so we’ve added a half-day program for kids 3-5. We’ll get them on their own adventures while you enjoy some adult-time in the mornings, and then they’ll have time for naps and hanging out with you in the afternoons!

We’ll be the first to admit that our staff is amazing and we hear that same sentiment from our guests all the time. That said, we believe that a gratuity is, by definition, something given voluntarily and beyond obligation.  Our staff certainly appreciates the generosity of our guests.  We strive to provide excellent service, products, amenities, and experiences for everyone (including our staff and vendors), and trust that your time with us – whether it be for an hour or for a week – is a chance to unwind, refresh and maybe even be restored. To this end, please do not feel obligated to tip.  If you do feel compelled to leave a gratuity, know that we divide it evenly among all our staff. Alternately, a kind word, a simple “Thank You”, some honest feedback, or a nice review on Google or TripAdvisor, is appreciated as well.

Our Chefs are happy to accommodate special dietary needs. We will send out an Advance Guest Information form with space for you to fill out your requests and needs. However, if it is more than just “I don’t eat red meat” a more in-depth explanation is helpful. That allows our Chefs and waitstaff to really keep an eye out for making sure there is always something for you at each meal.

As much as we love animals, we can not allow pets to come stay at the ranch. We have several here who don’t like to share their home, but do love to have your attention when you are here!

Summertime is very pleasant in our part of Colorado. June usually brings cooler temperatures with highs in the 70s and lows in the 30s. July and August can be a bit warmer with highs in the 80s and lows in the 40s. September is when things cool down a bit and the temps are more like those you see in June. Having said that, there is no normal. We can have a spell when the temperatures go into the low 90s and times when it even snows in the summer! We do get periodic rain showers throughout the summer months which is what helps keep everything so green.

People flock to Steamboat for its mild winters. Although we get around 300 inches a year in snow, we have more bluebird days than anywhere else. Winter temps can be all over the place, but typical day will warm up to the low 20s or even 30s with the sun shining on the fresh snow. Nights can get really cold, and every once in a while we dip below zero. The amazing part about winter is that it is so pleasant to be outside in this weather. This isn’t your bone-chilling Boston kind of winter!

Check out the average temps and precipitation stats for the Steamboat Springs Area. You can also take a look at our What to Expect page.