Foot of the Mountain

Boulder


Nothing fancy here, but plenty of family-owned, wood-paneled charm. The motel itself looks like a cabin has been stretched out and bent around a parking lot, then tucked into a wooded glen at the foot of Flagstaff Mountain. Rooms are more quirky than comfy but therein lies its charm, and considering the competition, it’s good value.


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