The Spitzmiller’s Cabins were built in the 1930’s and are still welcoming guests to Grand Lake today as the Western Riviera Courtyard Cabins. While the original cabins were not winterized and sat directly on the ground, they are now a connected U shape structure of 12 cabins (small, medium and large) facing a landscaped courtyard with a gazebo, grills and picnic tables providing the perfect setting for reunions and wedding parties.
Check out these photos showing the original and the new!
Original Spitzmiller Cabins in Grand Lake, Colorado
Western Riviera Courtyard Cabins
Our remodeled cabins mix historic features of Grand Lake and the Spitzmiller’s Cabins with the modern conveniences you desire. Most of the exterior materials were recycled so we could carry on the theme and traditions of our mountain town. Quality original antique furnishings have been incorporated into the decorating of the interior of the cabins which our guests enjoy – especially guests who have been staying here since they were kids and love reminiscing — and are happy they no longer share a bathroom, and can stay year round!
All cabins have kitchens, bathrooms, cable TV, free wi-fi, chairs with a small table outside their cabin and access to the shared courtyard. Now, let’s take a stroll through each of the 3 different size cabins.
The small cabins (Black Bear, Columbine, Moose Lodge & Osprey) are one-room cabins that sleep up to 2 with a queen bed, eating area, lounging chair and full bath.
Small Courtyard Cabin
The medium cabins (Fox Den, Hummingbird Haven, Kinnickkinnick and Lupine) are one-room cabins that sleep up to 4 with a king bed, foldout sofa bed, eating area, and bathroom with a walk-in couples shower with his & her shower heads. Each of these cabins include grab bars, a movable shower bench seat and are designed for wheelchair users who require a roll-in shower.
Medium Courtyard Cabin
The large cabins (Aspen Leaf, Elk Run, Pinecone and Rainbow Trout) are a one-bedroom cabin that sleep up to 6 with 2 double beds in the bedroom and a foldout sofa bed in the kitchen/dining/living area. Elk Run has a larger bathroom with support grab bars by the toilet and in the bath tub for guests needing assistance.
Large Courtyard Cabin
These cabins are located in the heart of Grand Lake Village and can be rented by the night (2-3 night minimum required, depending on holidays and special events), by the week in the summer (June-September) with check-in/out days Monday-Thursdays only, and by the week or month in the winter (October-May). Learn more at https://www.westernriv.com/lodging/courtyard-cabins/.