Lakeside
- Sleeps
- 4
- Beds
- Queen bed
- Building
- Main Inn
- Pets
- Not permitted
Our "Lakeside" room pays homage to the sprawling hotel that once offered guests amenities such as tennis courts, and flower gardens. Built by John Kirk, this hotel grew from a personal residence to a beloved destination. Located on the 3rd floor, this room features a queen bed, reading chair, 24" TV, A/C, and private bath with shower. Accommodating up to four with two cots.
Room history
The Lakeside was a massive family-owned hotel along the southern end of the Lake. This hotel had an extensive lawn including tennis courts, shuffle boards, docks and flower gardens. It was built as a residence in 1878 for the ailing John Kirk, who was advised to move to Colorado due to his severe asthma but ended up settling in Eagles Mere after staying as a guest and finding the mountain air settling to his condition. What started out as a six-person boarding house to accommodate his guests, by 1890 had grown into a massive and fine hotel. The Lakeside also owned 4 cottages which remain today (Fitch Cottage, Ryan Cottage, Mountain Top and the “Little Cottage”). At one point, there was a dance and skating hall that was built but eventually burned. Descendants of the Kirk family still occupy a nearby lake cottage.