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Dianna B

Family Time!!

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 3 weeks ago
We had awesome family time this weekend at the rocking horse ranch! So many indoor and outdoor door activities for all ages! The entire staff was super friendly and accommodating! Our kids got to try skiing for the first time and loved it- they were successful right away because of the incredible instructors!! We are excited to go back to enjoy it all again soon
~ From a Local Family!!!
Date of stay: January 2025
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Hello Dianna,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that your kids experienced our "Learn To Ski Guarantee" and had a fun Winter Adventure. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Steve Turk-Owner
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

4.5 stars but rounding up! We are a family of 4 (2 kids aged 4 yrs & 1 yr). We loved the staff, pool, thoughtful family friendly set up of the resort, all the food options & the activities we tried. (The 1 yr old was too small for most of the activities but happy enough to watch).

The only thing that was a bit lacking were the rooms; they were a bit dated. The heater/AC was loud and woke me up through the night whenever it came on. This is maybe a niche criticism but the bathroom had the light & extractor fan on the same switch so there was no option for a light-only stealthy night pee. Tricky when sharing a room with kids. The bathroom was pretty small too which made kid bath time cozy. The actual bedroom was a good size with great flexible storage options for luggage. Everything was clean, and daily housekeeping kept all supplies stocked up. We had 2 Queen beds and a bunk bed which my 4 yr old loved (sleeping on the bottom bunk).

Overall the whole resort is really thoughtfully set up for families. This was our first visit but we kept meeting people who had been coming every year as a family tradition for decades (one lady was on her 51st family trip there!). We would return.

Tips;
🤠We stayed in the Arizona wing of the main lodge in winter (Dec/Jan). It was convenient being in the same building as the pool and dinning (not needing to go outside in the cold).
🤠Bring a travel stroller if you have a toddler.
🤠The chocolate cake at dinner is fantastic.

Room tip: Lines at ski rental can be long so go early when it opens (10am). Book an end of hall room if excited kids running in halls bothers you.
Date of stay: January 2025
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Steve Turk, Owner at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Hello Nomad63450949472,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so happy to hear that you plan on returning for another stay, as it is always our goal to exceed guest expectations. Many of our rooms have already undergone renovations, with the remainder to be finished early this year. Again, we appreciate the feedback, and look forward to seeing you soon. We'll have some chocolate cake ready to go!
Steve Turk-Owner

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Reviewed 11 November 2024

Very inviting and warm atmosphere! The food was 10 out of 10. The employees were all very friendly. Activites were great for our group of all ages (4, 9, 12, two parents and a grandma). Horseback riding was our favorite activity. It was a memorable and super fun vacation. Top end of our budget, but worth every penny!

Date of stay: November 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Steve Turk, Owner at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 11 November 2024

Hello Bberg52018,
We are so happy to hear that your family had a memorable vacation. It is always our goal to exceed guest expectations and it sounds like we were able to do that for you. We hope to see you again soon!
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Reviewed 31 October 2024

I cannot wait to come back!! We had our family reunion there this past weekend. I had the best time, the food was delicious. The staff was above and beyond. The activities were so great for kids and adults. Cannot wait to come back next year!!! Also, I left early Sunday morning and the gift shop was closed so I called Monday and they shipped me the items I wanted from the gift shop, now that’s service!!!! Thank you Rocking Horse Ranch for the best memory!!! Ready to make many more

Date of stay: October 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Steve Turk, Owner at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 November 2024

Hello Kelly,
Thanks for sharing your experience. We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful family reunion. It sounds like you really enjoyed all that The Ranch has to offer, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Reviewed 31 October 2024 via mobile

This was the 9th time we have been to RHR in 10 years (Covid year) and we’ll be back next year. My children are now 12,14,16 years old and still love it as my wife and I do. This year we had a Family Reunion which was a smashing success of close to 50 people. Tons of memories and so much fun. RHR a is just filled with so many great activities from sun up to sundown. We had about 20 kids from age 2 to 16 and everyone had something to do. Horse back riding was a huge hit for the newbies. The owner Steve is the most hands on small business owner I have ever met & matched by an equally accommodating staff. The chef bent over backwards for our Aunt with several dietary needs. Just tremendous! In the inflationary environment these days it’s also one of the best price value vacations you can take. Try it in October for Fall Fest with great weather, indoor pool, Halloween activities, Hudson Valley wine and food tasting and so much more .We can’t wait to next year!

Room tip: PARENT HACK - if you have a little children learning to ski go in the winter when the snow is on the ground. Everything is included!!!
Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Steve Turk, Owner at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 31 October 2024

Erik,
Thank you so much for your feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you had a fantastic family reunion. We like to say that the staff here at The Ranch is our #1 attraction, and we're glad you agree. Looking forward to seeing you for visit #10!
Steve Turk-Owner

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Reviewed 28 October 2024

We have been meeting at Rocking Horse with friends twice a year for at least 15 years! If that doesn’t show how great they are I don’t know what would . We had other guests come up to us and ask if we were the owners - only to say they treat everyone as if they were! We have a chalk board in the kitchen that starts the count down to the next stay!

Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Steve Turk, Owner at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 29 October 2024

Hello Karen,
Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words. Guests who return year after year are the ultimate compliment! We look forward to visit #31.
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