AppleLodge Bed & Breakfast
The AppleLodge is a chalet style home on 2 1/2 acres just West of Del Norte, Colorado. It is located on scenic highway 160 in the San Luis Valley between Alamosa and Pagosa Springs. Nestled in the foothills it enjoys views of the San Juan Mountains to the South and west, the La Garita Mountains to the North, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the East. The AppleLodge opened for business in the Fall of 2003 and has three bedrooms for rent in the B&B. Private baths, great views, spacious common areas, a huge swim spa and delicious breakfasts are just a few of the many ammenities. There is also a separate lodge with a kitchen and bunkrooms for families/groups called the Bushel House. The Bushel House includes a movie/game/conference room for your group to gather together in. The AppleLodge is situated in a prime location to enjoy Southern Colorado at its best. Skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area, hiking in miles of National Forrest, and some of Colorado's best hunting and fishing are just some of the many activities that abound. Whether your's is a long or short stay at the AppleLodge, it is always good medicine for the soul.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Alamosa, CO (30 miles east)
- Directions to property:
Getting to the AppleLodge is easy from most any direction. It is located just west of Del Norte Colorado on the westbound side of U.S. Highway 160.
From Denver or Colorado Springs and parts north-- take U.S. Highway 285 South to State Highway 112. This takes you right into Del Norte. Then turn right (west) on U.S. Highway 160 and it's just west of town on the right.
From Santa Fe, New Mexico and parts south-- take U.S. Highway 285 North to Alamosa and turn left (west) onto U.S. Highway 160 and go through Alamosa and through Monte Vista to Del Norte. Then it's just west of town on the right.
From Walsenberg and parts east-- take U.S. Highway 160 west over La Vita Pass and then through Alamosa and Monte Vista to Del Norte. Then it's just west of town on the right.
From Pagosa Springs and parts west-- take U.S. Highway 160 east over Wolf Creek Pass and then through South Fork to Del Norte. The AppleLodge will be on your left just before you get to town. - Nearest major airport: Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
- Directions from airport:
Airports to use might include Albuquerque(4 hrs.), Colorado Springs(2.5 hrs.), Denver(4 hrs.), or Durango(2 hrs.). From Denver a commuter plane can be taken to Alamosa(30 minutes from the AppleLodge).
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms, Suites, and Group Lodge
- There are 5 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 79.00 and $ 99.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 79.00 and $ 99.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 10.00
- Other Accommodations: Bunk House Group Lodge
Also a group lodge that can sleep 25 with two bunk rooms that sleep 10 people each, with restrooms, kitchenette, sitting room with overflow sleeping, and game/movie/meeting room. $15.00/person/night.
Meals
- A Full Country breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:00 or 9:00
- Breakfast is served in the In Room w/ Special Packages, Breakfast Room
- Additional food services included in room rate: Cookies and AppleCider(PM)
- Our signature dish is AppleLodge French Toast
First Course-- Roasted cinamon apple blizzard or baked apple flautas w/ whipped cream.
Second course-- Stuffed French Toast flavored with blueberry, vanilla and apple, stuffed with cream cheese, bacon/sausage, hash browns, juice/milk, and Hazelnut coffee.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Only during high seasons.)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outside Only)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is not permitted
- Deposit amount required (50% or first day deposit (whichever is greater) required at time of reservation.)
- Check in time is 4:00-8:00 PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
- Cancellations:
If a room is rebooked after a cancellation there is no fee. If room cannot be rebooked, a cancellation fee is charged. If a cancellation is made 7 days or more prior to arrival deposit is forfeited. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to arrival are subject to full rate for all nights reserved.
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Mark and Judy Applewhite
Reading, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Sight Seeing, Sewing and Meeting People - The innkeepers speak: English
- There is one dog on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: Miniature Schnauzer
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Geologic Areas, Live Theatre, Waterfalls, Scenic Overlooks, Continental Divide, Hot Springs, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ruins, Ski area
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Rock Climbing, Sand Dunes National Park, Wildlife refuges, Live Theatre, World Class Golf Course 15 minutes, Museums, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Swimming pool, Table Tennis, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting
Del Norte Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Del Norte, Colorado.