We stayed at Cougar Ridge resort for 2 nights while visiting Capitol Reef NP and the surrounding area.
We were so impressed with the resort that we tried to extend our stay, but they were booked. Every
aspect of Cougar Ridge is CLASS - the setting, the design, the facilities, the materials, the
craftsmanship, the furnishings, the amenities, the landscaping, the staff! It's nightly rate was comparable
to other lodging options in the area, but it offered so much more. It is basically a guest-ranch, and could
easily command a higher price.
We stayed in one room of a 3-BR casita. It had a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee-maker. These were
high-end appliances, not your normal "motel-cheapies"! The furnishings were high qualify, and the
craftsmanship of the stone and tile-work was superb. Unfortunately, we didn't have the opportunity to
use the pool, hot tub, or firepit in one of the pool-side cabanas, but they are amenities that were available
for guests. The reception staff - Susie and Jeri - was very friendly and provided exceptional service,
including arranging an off-road tour with a local guide. Both days, we got to talk with the owner (Gary),
when he stopped in the breakfast area for his morning coffee, while making his rounds of the property.
How often does one have that opportunity?
Cougar Ridge would be a great location for a family reunion or other large gathering. The existing
facilities are quite adequate for such an event, but Gary has plans to develop even more.