Morning comes with golden light flickering across lawns and the muffled sound of coffee poured in the dining room. Inside, firewood pops in the hearth and regulars trade stories after days on the trails.
What to Expect:
🏊 Heated seasonal pool, tennis & pickleball courts, and open lawn games
🔥 Evenings around firepits with provided s’mores kits and mountain views
🍳 Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and an acclaimed on-site restaurant/bar
🐕 Designated pet-friendly suites and private cottages for groups
🚿 Spotless bathrooms with rainfall showers, plush bedding, and fireplaces in select rooms
Important Information:
✔ Two-night minimum on weekends year-round; ID and credit card required at check-in
✔ Fully ADA accessible entrances, select accessible rooms, and step-free common areas
✔ All rooms non-smoking; complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property
✔ Front desk staffed 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM most days, but late arrival accommodated with advance notice
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🥾 Closest trail: The Ashokan Rail Trail is right out the back—great for a flat morning hike or bike.
🍔 Burger break: Stop in at the Phoenicia Diner, 5 minutes down 28, for breakfast or a late lunch.
🏊 Secret swim: Ask staff about directions to the nearby midnight swimming hole off the rail line—a favorite in hot weather.
🦉 Night tips: Best stargazing happens on the golf course lawn after 11 PM—just bring a blanket from the room.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Nearly all guests praise the pristine rooms, attentive and caring staff, sprawling riverfront setting, and hearty breakfasts. Folks highlight cloudlike beds, thoughtful touches like room fireplaces and s’mores at the firepits, and dinners that often lingered with local beer or bourbon. Families and couples mention thoughtful attention to detail and plenty of space for kids or dogs, while returning guests call out genuine hospitality. Occasional negatives include rare booking response lapses and occasional missteps at dinner service, but overwhelmingly feedback is deeply positive.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
