Wow! We can't say enough good things about The Alpine Rose Bed & Breakfast. We just stayed 2 nights but would love to stay there again. The hosts were very friendly and accomodating. The room was wonderful, spotless, lovely decorations and the bed was the best nights sleep ever! The breakfast was fit for a king, we ate well and were very satisfied with our stay. We highly recommend this B&B, its convenient to downtown, on a quiet residential street. The host, Bob, knew the area well and he let us borrow some snowshoes for the day! We will plan on going back to Steamboat soon and could not think of a better place to stay!

The good news is that 1) the Alpine Rose is conveniently located and within walking distance to the downtown area, 2) the rooms are clean and simply decorated, and 3) breakfast is limited but fresh and delicious.

The bad news is that 1) the bathroom smells terribly of mildew due to dirty shower curtains, 2) the hosts are pleasant but have only lived in town for several years so they were a very poor resource, 3) the big screen television (which was 15 feet away from the table) was on during breakfast, and 4) guests are expected to sit directly next to each other at the kitchen table while the hosts awkwardly hovered nearby and even more awkwardly tried to spark group conversation.

The location is the best feature of the Alpine Rose. It is on a quiet neighborhood street and only 10 minutes from downtown. With some work, it could be a wonderful place.

After arriving, we found out that the property had changed hands in early 2006, and the new owner was clueless. She had no experience running a business and didn't know the area well at all. We had booked the upstairs bedroom, and after we arrived, we were told that it wasn't available because the people that were there had a voucher from the previous owner and were not willing to leave. We were offered the basement, which was very uncomfortable and tackily decorated. We should have never accepted the offer, but were too taken aback at the time. It was like sleeping in your aunt's ugly basement, and not at all like the romantic weekend we anticipated. We only stayed one night instead of two, and checked into a hotel. The owner offered us a free night some other time, but we don't ever want to see the place again.
I have stayed in wonderful bed and breakfasts all over the world, but this one was the worst.

Imagine waking up to a quiet and beautiful home away from home with a gourmet breakfast in the next room prepared by the cheerful hostess.