We stayed for three nights in order to explore the area and attend a concert at Red Rocks. Red Rocks was only 15 minutes away and there were some great restaurants in the area. The supermarket was fairly close as well. It is a very comfortable and clean property and we would definitely recommend as well as stay there again.
Effortless Stay Reviews
Every review below was left by a guest after a stay with Effortless Stay — 5,439 reviews so far, averaging 4.84 out of 5. The most recent review is from October 2026.
Fantastic location far enough from main road. Very peaceful with sound of running creek. New cabins with very nice amenities. Perfect for a getaway.
The cutest cabin! Loved the big window overlooking the creek. Very peaceful. Comfy bed! Great location for visiting Kenosha and Guanella. Highly recommend!
It was super relaxing staying at this cabin! The hot tub, the creek, and the scenery were all so lovely.
i LOVE this place so much. literally no complaints besides the fact that it was a little hard for me to find initially cause the pin takes you up the mountain to someone’s ranch and the camp was at the base of the road but i didn’t see it since it was very late at night. However, i was able to locate it, find my cabin and unpack. it was so epic and i loved all the amenities, the seclusion (without being fully secluded), and how peaceful and calming it all was. Perfect to go in October too as the trees were just turning Yellow/Orange - literally epic and beautiful. i am so so so happy! i bought some merch and if i am ever back in CO i will definitely buy it again! ♥️
Wonderful cute spot! Great place to stay and visit
Loved our stay at Ralston Creek Cottage. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and being right next to the park for daily walks. It’s in a great location with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and the interstate. The home is extremely clean and very comfortable. It packs a lot of amenities into a small space. We especially enjoyed cooking in the well equipped kitchen. The extra foldout table and good WiFi were great for remote working. We would absolutely stay here again!
Great location. So close to downtown and the trails. A good place to stay if you are thinking about staying in Golden
Our young family and dog didn’t want to leave. If it’s possible we plan to come back every year in the fall. Cabins are great and the grounds are awesome, very well maintained.
Like historic? this is the stay for you! Nice and clean and there’s a nice restaurant right next-door
Rougher neighborhood, though
Enjoyed our stay
Lots of space. Easy access to town and Red Rocks.
Hot tub was great.
Comfortable, clean, convenient and quiet is how I would describe my stay here. Staying at this location made my visit in Golden all that much more enjoyable and memorable. Host was responsive and provided all details clearly. Will definitely rebook here the next time I'm in Golden.
Really interesting architectural home with unique features that we loved. We were a small family but would be great for a large group! We enjoyed the outdoor space and walking to downtown. It was next to subsidized apartments and earlier check in would have been amazing for these east coast travelers but we understood that it’s not always available.
We owned a short-term rental near the mountain in Steamboat until last year and decided to try staying downtown for the easy access to restaurants and shops. This location was perfect for us, and we think downtown will be our preference moving forward. Everything was top-notch and met our expectations, and responses to any questions we had were quick. We would happily stay here again!
The pictures of this house don’t do it justice. We saw the most beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and breathtaking views of the city from the decks. We had elk, turkeys, and mule deer in our backyard while drinking our coffee. The house was big and there was plenty of space for more people, we only had three people. When we asked questions, they were answered promptly. We would definitely stay here again and have told our friends and family about it!
We had a great stay though there was a few issues we ran upon once there. We found the BBQ dirty and whatever was on it was unable to be cleaned and we didn't feel safe using it in the state it was in (such a bummer). We also noticed some silverware and dishes had old food stuck to them, so we ran a load in the dish washer. other than that, the house was clean and exactly as we expected it to be. it was a nice place for our homebase while we explored the national forest and lakes around it.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the BBQ and some dishes weren’t clean upon arrival, and appreciate you letting us know. We’re glad the home made a comfortable base for exploring the area.
Beautiful getaway in the mountains, right at a stream, would love to go again
Thank you, Martin! We appreciate your kind feedback and would be happy to host you again.
The perfect location and place!
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Close to events. Clean and well kept.
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Terrible amount of construction that wasn’t conveyed with the booking. Only one way in or out of the parking.
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La Vista Motel was amazing! The room was so cozy and comfortable, and the parking lot was super easy to access. The bartenders were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made our experience even better. We felt right at home and truly enjoyed our stay.