Merlin's Bunkhouse is our themed micro room in our boutique hotel and is meant for short stays and overnights. 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.
During your stay at this guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from New Castle Town Hall.
Free WiFi
Amenities include a car charging station
Steps from New Castle Town Hall and New Castle Chamber of Commerce
Property manager
John and Cori Webber
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Things to do
Video library
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Video games
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Dryer
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Merlin's Bunkhouse at the Ore House Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
4.0/10
Amenities
4.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sean B.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Sean B.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christie O.
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Christie O.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
zamir a.
13 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and Cozy stay
Perfect for just my partner and I. Locaded near great river rafting and in a nice and friendly small town.
zamir a.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janetta J.
10 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical stay in Merlin's Bunkhouse
Tiny room, perfect for a small family. Very clean!
Janetta J.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vivian G.
24 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Vivian G.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Marcus L.
25 Dec 2023
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.
Marcus L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Randi B.
8 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Randi B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda M., Springville, NY
29 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
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!!!
Brian C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Melissa W., Phoenix
7 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.