Eldora Lodge at Wondervu

This cabin in the woods comes as close to ski country as you can get less than an hour from Denver. In fine weather, you can kick back on one of three decks surrounded by aspen trees, maybe soaking in a hot tub or firing up a grill; if you’re snowbound, you can hang out in the rec room, playing pool by the stone fireplace. Then retire to your wood-planked room, where a quilt-covered log-post bed awaits (along with modern amenities). It’s quite the rustic experience.