FAQs

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!

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 70’s and lows in the 30’s. July and August can be a bit warmer with highs in the 80’s and lows in the 40’s. 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-90’s 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-20’s or even 30’s 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.