Dakota Lodge
Dakota Lodge – Keystone, Colorado
Dakota Lodge provides excellent fully self contained accommodation with all the comforts of home and more. Whilst not a lodge in the traditional sense, the accommodation and facilities are top quality without being over the top. They are part of a group of buildings described as the River Run Condominiums.
Where is the Dakota Lodge?
Dakota Lodge is located in the River Run Village area of Keystone Resort, a short walk to the base of the lifts. Ninety minutes from Denver International airport, Keystone is on the scenic Highway 6 a few minutes from the major interstate, the I70.
Dakota Lodge is conveniently located to be a base for skiing a number of top notch ski hills. Aside from Keystone and its excellent
cat ski operation, there is
Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Breckenridge and
Copper Mountain all within a short drive. A tad further on in the next county is
Vail and Beaver Creek.
Rooms/Condos
The rooms in the Dakota Lodge are not rooms at all, they’re complete living spaces. Whilst the term ‘apartments’ doesn't quite do the accommodation justice, fully self contained apartments is how they are most simply described. The locals would call them condominiums. They come in a variety of configurations ranging from studios to one, two and three bedroom apartments.
Full kitchen with all the accoutrements, large comfortable lounge with fireplace, full dining table, small verandahs, large bedrooms, well appointed bathrooms and small quiet study nooks round out the Dakota Lodge. The apartments (condos) are ideal for large or small groups and perfect for families.
The apartments are relatively quiet, although the heating units in the bedrooms are a little bit noisy.
Facilities/Services
Facilities and highlights of the Dakota Lodge:
- Heated underground, secure parking;
- Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the ski lifts;
- Very close to a major bus stop accessing all routes;
- FREE Wi Fi internet access;
- Lockable ski storage near entry lobby;
- Secure key access to building and rooms;
- 2 massive outdoor hot tubs; and
- A heated outdoor pool with views of the ski hill
Dining
No dining is available in the Lodge itself, but the main restaurant precinct of River Run Village is only a short stroll away. Paisanos is great, Kickapoo is fun and Rock Wolf Brewery is barely average. Alpen Stubbe at the top of North Peak is a must do dining experience, but be prepared for the bill.
Being self contained, a great dining option is to utilise the full kitchen and cook up a storm. An expensive grocery store with limited items is close by in the River Run Village. A better option is to drive to nearby Dillon/Silverthorne which has a full range of supermarkets including one dedicated to wholly organic products.
Why Stay at the Dakota Lodge at Keystone?
Dakota Lodge has sensational, well appointed and spacious apartments, fully self contained, convenient location, and good rates - perfect for families, couples and groups.