The Lodge
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
A next-door neighbor to Eleven®’s flagship property, Sopris House is full of history and character, just like the town of Crested Butte. The original 1882 building infamously became the Spritzer Bar, a saloon bought by Martin Spritzer in 1924 and operated by Slovenian immigrants.
The intimate, four-bedroom home still has its original tin ceiling and mountain town touches like a massive buffalo head in the dining room and a private saloon. If you need an outdoor fix, Crested Butte, Colorado is the place to get it. Considered a mountain biking mecca, the area boasts the most stunning single track system in the U.S. Hike or bike through alpine meadows carpeted in technicolor blooms or forested trails canopied in autumnal gold. There’s no itinerary. Choose your own adventure, from float trips where you’ll angle for rainbow trout, to afternoons rock climbing the high granite cliffs of the Taylor Canyon. Guests can combine their stay with a few nights at Eleven’s sister property, the fishing-centric Taylor River Lodge, just 30 minutes away.
At Eleven, we pride ourselves on searching out authentic locations that are far from population centers and well off the beaten track. Crested Butte, Colorado has only about 1,600 year-round residents and is considered to be an “end of the road” destination with minimal through traffic. The lodge can be accessed via commercial or private flights into nearby Gunnison and is within driving distance from many of the surrounding states. With just four bedrooms, the intimate size of Sopris House allows for quality time and personalized service for a small group of friends or family.
DETAILS
- Three king rooms with en suite bathrooms
- Twin suite with two full and two twin trundle beds and an en suite bathroom
- Private saloon with pool table and jukebox
- Private outdoor courtyard
- Media room
- Outdoor copper hot tub and cold plunge pool
- Sauna
DATES, RATES & INCLUSIONS
Summer Season Dates: June 6 –October 14, 2025
- See winter season dates here
Property Buyout Rates: Nightly rate starting at $4,350
- Based on 8 guests, can accommodate up to 10 guests
- Minimum two-night stay required
Inclusions
- Chef-prepared breakfast and après
- In-room snack and drink assortment
- Pre-arrival custom planning with the Eleven Experience Team
- Use of townie bikes
*USD figures are subject to change
Sopris House Exterior
Rainbow Suite
Kebler Suite
Living Room
Dining Room
Sopris Bar
Courtyard
Chef Prepared Meals
Explore the Lodge
FLY THROUGH SOPRIS HOUSE
Located in downtown Crested Butte, Sopris House is the ultimate base for Rocky Mountain adventures. Explore endless single track, hike through vibrant wildflower meadows, fish the Gold Medal Taylor and Gunnison rivers, or tackle the rapids of the Taylor River. Get an up close look in our drone fly through tour.
Sleep
Each of the four bedrooms offers something unique, like the roll top tub in the Trappers Room and a tiny library and reading nook in the Rainbow Room. Camp 4, the kids room, has its own playroom. All four bathrooms have steam showers and heated floors. Ideal for families and small groups of friends, the house can also be booked in conjunction with Scarp Ridge Lodge if you require additional space.
Hang Space
Sopris House is full of fun, quirky touches and eclectic art, including Allman Brothers and Grateful Dead concert posters. A large private courtyard is where guests unwind after the day’s adventures, be it in the copper hot tub, outdoor sauna, or around the fire pit. The gem of the house is the Sopris Bar, a private, wood-paneled bar that tempts guests to stay up late with its vintage jukebox, dart board, pool table and old-school shot ski.
Eat & Drink
Wake to the smell of brewing coffee and warm pastries. A chef-prepared breakfast will fuel you through a morning of alpine adventures. Have lunch back at the lodge or picnic in an alpine meadow. In the evening, guests can head out and experience some of Crested Butte’s restaurants, including a classic steakhouse, funky pizzeria, and more.
CUSTOM MUSIC EXPERIENCES
Obsessed with the artists performing at our downtown venue, Public House? Step behind the scenes of Colorado’s music world for a private set in Sopris’ courtyard after the show. Prefer the classics? Rock out to the jukebox at our private saloon, Sopris Bar, where bar games, signed instruments, and a rare collection of eclectic music art make for a surround sound experience. Adventure calling? Join the band for an on-mountain jam session in our snowcat.
Crested Butte Singletrack Experience
Four days of guided singletrack exploration in the birthplace of mountain biking.
A Week in the Life
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Paddle Boarding
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort
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Rock Climbing
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Horseback Riding
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Music On The Mountain
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Whitewater Rafting
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Guides Ridge
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Additional Adventures
Eleven Angling
Float Fishing
Gunnison float trips feature world-class guides who target rainbow and brown trout from drift boats and rafts. We also access a semi-private stretch of water on the Taylor River, where large trout are hungry for a well-presented fly.
Mountaineering
Summer Guide's Ridge
This mountain ascent is ideal for a family with adventurous kids, yet also challenging enough for the seasoned alpine climber. You'll learn mountaineering skills as you use a harness and rope to reach the summit of Mt. Crested Butte.
Outdoors
Hiking
Our guides know every inch of trail in the area, from mellow meanders through wildflower meadows and lush aspen forests to steep alpine ridgelines and 14ers.
Outdoors
Horseback Riding
Let experienced wranglers show you some of Colorado's most scenic trails by horseback.
Eleven Cycling
Mountain Biking
Considered the birthplace of the sport, the Gunnison Valley is home to endless singletrack and has been drawing beginners and die hards for decades.
Outdoors
Whitewater Rafting
The narrow canyons of the Taylor and Gunnison rivers offer thrilling rapids.
Outdoors
Rock Climbing
Easy to access areas offer climbing for all levels, including multi-pitch routes or top roping for novices.
Water Sports
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
You'll find a variety of water in the Gunnison Valley that will test your balance, from swift and challenging rapids to lazy river floats.
Eleven Angling
Walk and Wade Fishing
From mid-March through late October, hundreds of miles of trout habitat are found on Gunnison County's lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. Early spring means hooking brown and rainbow trout along the larger rivers.
