Cliffside Lodge
Experience tranquility at Cliffside Lodge, a nonprofit mountain retreat perched above Grand Lake, Colorado.
Why Guests Love Cliffside Lodge
A lakeside mountain haven with panoramic Grand Lake views
- Accommodates up to 20 adults
- Seven private guest rooms
- Four single-stall, gender-neutral bathrooms
- Top-floor lounge with hanging fireplace
- Spectacular views of Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Lake, and the Gore Range
- Perfect for workshops, reunions, and small groups
- Private kitchen and dining room
- Individual and group rates available
A nonprofit mountain lodge built by volunteers, offering simple comfort, lake views, and a spirit of community in Grand Lake, Colorado.
Cliffside sits at the southern edge of Shadowcliff, high above the village and overlooking Grand Lake. The top-floor lounge is a peaceful retreat with picture windows framing Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Lake, and the distant peaks of the Gore Range to the south. It’s an ideal setting to reconnect with nature—especially for workshops, reunions, and small groups.
Cliffside accommodates groups of up to 20 adults, offering privacy and flexibility for those who prefer to prepare their own meals. Amenities include a cozy fireplace lounge with sweeping lake and mountain views, a full kitchen and dining room for group meals, four single-stall bathrooms with private showers, and seven private guest rooms with occupancy maximums of four or six.
Every stay at Shadowcliff helps sustain our nonprofit mission to foster connection, creativity, and stewardship of this extraordinary place. Learn more about our mission.
Cliffside Lodge Rates & Features
Rooms & Amenities
Sleeping Arrangements
Each private guest room accommodates up to four to six people:
- Rooms 1, 2, 5-7: One queen bed and one or two sets of bunk beds
- Rooms 3 and 4: One set of bunk beds and a double bed
- Most rooms include a dresser, writing desk, and a clothes-hanging rod
Bathrooms
Access to four clean, single-stall bathrooms with private showers.
Shared Spaces
- First Floor:
- Rooms 1–2
- Dining area with picnic tables and benches
- Guest kitchen (stove, two refrigerators, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and cookware/utensils)
- Two single-stall bathrooms
- Second Floor:
- Rooms 3–7
- Two single-stall bathrooms
- Third Floor:
- Lounge with hanging fireplace, couches, chairs, tables, books, futon, piano, and small library
- Exterior:
- Long deck outside the kitchen
- Pergola-covered patio
Cooking
Guests have access to the private Cliffside kitchen to store food and prepare meals. Please label food and remove or share it upon departure. Our Compassionate Kitchen in the main lodge serves group meals and occasional community dinners; with advance notice, drop-in options may be available.
Accessibility Note: Access to all floors of Cliffside requires climbing stairs.
Individual and Group Rates
Shoulder Season Rates
Jun 5-28 · Aug 17-Sep 3 · Sep 8-27
Advance Reservation: $105/night
Walk-In: $115/night
+$25 per night for each additional guest (age 8+)
Peak Season Rates
Jun 29-Aug 16 · Labor Day Weekend (Sep 4-7)
Advance Reservation: $135/night
Walk-In: $145/night
+$25 per night for each additional guest (age 8+)
Minimum Stay: Two nights (single-night stays may be available on a walk-in basis, if space permits)
All proceeds directly support Shadowcliff’s nonprofit operations and community programs.
Entire Cliffside Lodge (Group Bookings)
The entire Cliffside Lodge may be reserved for larger groups and is required for any group seeking to occupy a majority of the rooms and to use the kitchen for their meals. The Cliffside Lodge rate includes exclusive use of the third-floor lounge, dining area, and kitchen, and does not include food service from our main lodge.
Shoulder Season Rate: $735/night (3-night minimum, up to 20 adults, no meals)
Peak Season Rate: $945/night (3-night minimum, up to 20 adults, no meals)
Ask about our discounted rate for registered nonprofit organizations.
Interested in group packages with meals? Explore group stays with meal service.
Hear what our guests have to say:
My family and I came to Shadowcliff for a weekend. The view is astounding, and we ended up eating our morning meals on the deck overlooking the view. It is not an extravagant place—it’s just a nice, down-to-earth, homey lodge where you can take a breath and enjoy the beauty of the mountains.
Rempel, Cliffside, or Cabins? Which should I choose?
Whether you’re traveling solo, with family, or hosting a group, find the perfect stay at Shadowcliff.
Cliffside Lodge
Cliffside is ideal for family reunions, friend gatherings, or group retreats seeking a more private lodge experience.
Rempel Lodge
Rempel is great for individuals or families looking for a private room in Grand Lake, CO, with a chance to interact with other guests in welcoming shared spaces.
Cabins
Cabins are perfect for individuals, couples, or families who want their own private, secluded space to enjoy a respite surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
Lodge Room Policies
- Minimum Stay: Two nights. Single-night stays may be available on a walk-in basis, if space permits.
- Check-In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 10:00 AM
- Deposit: A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at booking.
- Bathrooms: Rempel Lodge features shared, gender-specific bathrooms with private showers. Cliffside Lodge offers shared, gender-neutral single-stall bathrooms with private showers.
- Linens: Towels and a lovingly folded linen packet are provided upon arrival; guests make their own beds.
- Housekeeping: Daily housekeeping is not provided in rooms or cabins.
- Smoking: No smoking anywhere on Shadowcliff grounds, lodges, or cabins — this includes tobacco products, cigars, pipes, marijuana (medical or otherwise), and electronic smoking devices.
- Pets: No pets are permitted anywhere on the Shadowcliff property.
- Camping & Vehicles: Camping, sleeping in vehicles, or overnight parking for this purpose are not permitted anywhere on the Shadowcliff grounds. All guests must stay in designated accommodations.
- Please review General Policies for more details
- Group Policies differ and may be reviewed here
Cancellations:
- Within 24 hours of booking: Full refund
- After 24 hours and up to 14 days before arrival: Loss of half of the 50% deposit
- Within 14 days of arrival: Loss of the full 50% deposit
- Changing dates: If your plans change, we’re happy to work with you to find new dates. Deposits are transferrable to different dates within a season. Please give us a call at 970-627-9220 for assistance.
- Group reservations: Group cancellation policies differ; please review our Group Policies for details
Ready to plan your stay?
Experience the warmth of community and the beauty of the Rockies.