Penthouse at Roadhouse Lodge: 2BR with mountain & lake views, sleeps 4

The Penthouse is the largest space at the Roadhouse Lodge and it earns the name. Two bedrooms, big windows on every side, and the kind of natural light that makes you want to leave the curtains open all day. You get mountain views, lake views, and a full kitchen to cook in after a long day outside.

This is our only unit that sleeps four comfortably, so it works well for couples traveling together or a small family. One bedroom has a king bed and the other a queen, and the open living area gives you room to spread out without feeling on top of each other.

The Roadhouse is the closest lodging to Twin Lakes and the Mt. Elbert trailhead. Gourmet coffee and soft serve are available on-site during season (May to October). Food trucks set up next door in summer, and the village has an art gallery and gift shop within walking distance in summer and fall.

From here you can kayak or paddleboard on the lake, hike fourteeners, fish the Arkansas, or drive Independence Pass to Aspen in summer. In winter you are close to Ski Cooper, Copper, Monarch, and Vail. Leadville and Buena Vista are each about 20 to 25 minutes away.

Please note: Independence Pass closes roughly December through May depending on weather. Check CDOT for road conditions and expect quiet vibes in spring and winter.