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Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn

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A historic building with a storefront, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A bunk bed with a wooden frame and drawers, a ceiling light fixture, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A door with a mural of a mythical creature, a sign reading "Merlin's Bunkhouse," and a doormat with a paw print.
A wooden building with a sign reading "ORE HOUSE INN" and a neon sign above the entrance.
A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Colorado River

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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New Castle, CO
  • Place, New Castle Town Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Castle Chamber of Commerce
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenwood Hot Springs
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn

Merlin's Bunkhouse is our Windowless micro suite in our boutique hotel and is meant for short stays and overnights. When using the word "Micro" we mean that it is small--very small! It has a private bathroom that is located just down the hall. Cable TV, Wifi, Dvd's and video games are included. There is a Full size bed on the bottom bunk and a full size up top with a microwave and mini fridge. Located downtown New Castle upstairs at The Ore House Inn (Our 130 year old building) we are just minutes away from Glenwood Springs and offer discounts to Iron Mountain Hot Springs, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, and Whitewater Rafting LLC. . We have EV charging and are just 1 block away from RFTA (Roaring Fork Transportation Authority) bus stop.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time is from 10 p.m. till 8 a.m..

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2526345vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn located?

Situated in New Castle, this hotel is steps away from New Castle Town Hall and New Castle Chamber of Commerce. Lakota Canyon Golf Club and Colorado River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, quiet property on charming main street. Great, affordable alternative to hotels if visiting Glenwood Springs or the Roaring Fork valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

zamir a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and Cozy stay

Perfect for just my partner and I. Locaded near great river rafting and in a nice and friendly small town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All in good shape but didnt know the room didnt have a window until the day before we got there. Shoeer was clean as was the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Merlin bunkhouse is quite small but perfect for a solo traveler or a couple of friends who don't mind the close quarters.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

K M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Micro room for a micro stay

Very small, but perfect for what I needed. Just a place to lay my head.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! Perfect little resting place for exploring an area where you are meant to focus on the outdoors. It has everything you need and nothing you don't. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

Merlins Bunkhouse was the perfect room for a little getaway. the old school video games were a nice surprise. would 10 out of 10 recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janetta J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical stay in Merlin's Bunkhouse

Tiny room, perfect for a small family. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merlin’s

It was a good place for us to use for an overnight stop. Very nice and clean. The owners were very friendly and responsive with me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very lovely, comfortable room!

Staying at the Ore House Inn-Merlin’s Bunkhouse was so relaxing. The room was quiet, comfortable and cozy. Nice large bathroom. I will definitely book another stay in the near future! Thank you to the hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Strawberry Days

I needed a place to crash near Glenwood Springs and this fit the need perfectly!! Weird not having a window, but I got over it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ore House Inn-Merlins Bunkhouse

Communication from the time we made the reservation and throughout our stay was amazing. Corri and John were amazing at making sure we were happy with our stay. The check in process was easy and the property was always clean. The housekeepers were so friendly and did a great job day to day. Merlins Bunkhouse is small as they have listed BUT it was perfect for 2 best friends just getting away. The bathroom is right next to the room but you have a key. It really is easy peasy. The room did get hot if you didnt run the a/c in there BUT you dont have to run it all the time. It cools quick. We will be back and cant wait to explorer the other rooms they offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Miserably hot.

This place is super charming. The Harry Potter theme is well done. The bathroom is right next door and is spacious and modern. They even provide HP bath robes. The sleeping room is a tight fit—no room for luggage. No windows, so it feels a bit stifling especially considering there’s no central air. The stand alone A/C unit produced more heat off the 8 feet of vent pipe that snaked from the unit through the ceiling than cool air out the front. We finally turned it off and left room door open to public hallway trying to cool room off. It never dropped below 80 degrees which meant it was a miserable night’s sleep with two weary kiddos. Wish there would have been a fan we could have put in doorway or something. This might be a fun place to stay in the winter, but it’s a solid NO in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marcus L.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Slight disappointment but grateful none the less.

Loved the themes, VERY original, very grateful to have a place to stay near my folks house. That being said; I was disappointed because an earlier email said I would get information the night before our stay; I didn’t get it. I messaged the property owner via VRBO app. The app was glitching saying I had a past due payment so I was assuming I wasn’t getting the room. It wasn’t till 10:30 the day of our trip that I got communication. The reason I’m somewhat raw about this is because I figured I wasn’t getting this room and I booked a hotel in town and after finally getting communication from the VRBO owner I canceled the hotel reservation and resulted in a partial refund (loss of $130) which could have been avoided had we had the communication as expected before our trip out there. Furthermore the windowless room and size had my spouse very uncomfortable/claustrophobic and wishing we hadn’t canceled the hotel. -Hairs on the bed -pillows need washed The dog/owner in the ‘Winterfel’ room needs to respect quiet hours as it was another disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

John was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. He had some great suggestions for activities for my son and I to do with some extra time we had in our hands! Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022