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5bd Craftsman Gathering House. Best location in South Main! Steps from park!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Buena Vista River Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Arkansas River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

guest room 2: on 1st floor

1 Double Bed

Quest room 1 on 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2.5

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5bd Craftsman Gathering House. Best location in South Main! Steps from park!

Discover your perfect mountain getaway in this fully loaded craftsman-style home, nestled in the heart of the Rockies. This is the best location in the vibrant, walkable South Main neighborhood of Buena Vista. Check out our reviews!

Designed for comfort and socializing, this home features an open-concept great room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining areas, perfect for family or group gatherings. French doors open onto a beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard with a grassy area, grill, and plenty of space for enjoying sunny days and alpenglow sunsets. A spacious front porch with a gated fence provides a secure area for children and another great spot to relax. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed for culinary adventures, featuring a large countertop bar with seating for four, tasteful furnishings, custom cabinetry, and a cozy gas fireplace with built-in bookshelves.

The home’s five bedrooms comfortably accommodate larger groups, making it ideal for family reunions or friend getaways. Upstairs, you'll find a large master suite with a queen bed, private bath, and a balcony overlooking the backyard and stunning mountain views. Two additional bedrooms upstairs include one with a queen bed and twin bunk, and another with a queen bed. On the first floor, there are two more bedrooms—one with a full bed and the other with a queen. There are two full bathrooms upstairs and a convenient half-bath on the main level.

Known as the "green and red craftsman on the right" as you enter South Main, this iconic home offers unrivaled access to Buena Vista’s endless recreational opportunities. Surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks and just steps from the legendary Arkansas River whitewater park, adventure truly begins at your doorstep.

Whether it's whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, or exploring nearby hot springs, this home places you at the heart of it all. After a day of excitement, return to your beautiful retreat—relax on the front porch, fire up the backyard grill, or stroll to Eddyline Restaurant and Brewery for a craft IPA. Experience paradise with incredible weather, a vibrant community, and a home perfectly positioned for making lasting memories.
Keywords: South Main, Buena Vista, mountain, river, kayak, bike, new, paradise, fly fishing, rafting, kayaking, salida, leadville, bouldering, rock climbing, hot springs, biking, cycling, galleries, art, skiing, Monarch, Ski Cooper, Copper Mountain, family retreat, adventure, backpack, hike, geocaching sightseeing, gold panning, scenic drives, hot air balloons, collegiate peaks, sawatch range, arkansas river.

Dept of Rev# 41554486 STR-023

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Pets allowed
With prior approval and pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in the mountains. Browns Canyon National Monument and St. Elmo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Buena Vista River Park.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista River Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arkansas River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tunnels Rd - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 13 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stedman's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Station 24 Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cool River Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee Co - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5bd Craftsman Gathering House. Best location in South Main! Steps from park! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 5bd Craftsman Gathering House. Best location in South Main! Steps from park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5bd Craftsman Gathering House. Best location in South Main! Steps from park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5bd Craftsman Gathering House. Best location in South Main! Steps from park! located?

This family-friendly Buena Vista holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Buena Vista River Park and Arkansas River. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dirk E.

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

Awesome stay as always!

Three generations of our family stay at one of the owners properties each year for the last 8 years. We always enjoy their hospitality and the great location of the properties. This stay was great as ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home in every way! Perfect location for everything in Buena Vista (much of it walkable). Right next to the Arkansas River. Home is beautiful, with everything you could need, clean, and well cared for. Neighborhood is wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about our stay in this beautiful home and its helpful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Great Place and Location

I bring a team each year to serve the BV community. They loved the house and its location. Very clean and had everything they needed when they were not out in the community.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

BV 2025 Family Trip

First, the owner was fantastic to work with - very responsive and helpful. Second, the location is perfect for enjoying the best of BV, and finally, the home had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Will be coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk E., Burleson USA

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

Great Vacation!

Great location and awesome stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica A.

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

Great location

We attended a wedding here in Buena vista with my family. The location was perfect and the home had plenty of space for all of us. Beautiful inside and out. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Five Star Stay

House is lovely and in a great location. Wonderful family vacation place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Wedding inBV

Excellent place to stay. Would definitely come again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristi W.

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

Beautiful location!

Great location, perfect for a large family, great communication with the owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Wonderful home in a great location!

Such a great home and so close to the river and all of downtown BV. You can walk to trails, the river and town! We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Great House

This was a perfect place for our large family, lovely back yard and front porch and easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery V.

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

Our favorite VRBO

We stay in properties throughout the world and every year we come back to this property in Buena Vista because of the location and the beautiful house. It's the perfect family home and we are already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Prefect

Love this location and this house. Couldn’t pick a better place for a summer family vacation.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sam n.

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

Great location in BV

We like the South Main area of BV close to the river and parks and this house was great for our family of 10.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

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

Perfect Spot in South Main

This is the perfect place to enjoy BV and South Main. You're walkable to hiking trails across the Arkansas and happy hour at Surf Hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Two weeks in August

We had a grand time in Buena Vista in August. The location of the house is perfect to all of the recreational activities like the Ark River, trails, restaurants, etc. The house was perfect, and the front porch was excellent!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

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

Spacious family friendly stay

Great space and yard for the whole family. Plenty of room, well equipped, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

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

Buena Vista Wedding

We had a great time and the house was awesome! We had me and my wife, 2 daughters and 2 son in laws, and 3 grand kids. We all loved the house, location, etc. thanks for allowing us to stay at this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Great Location

Easy walk to shops and restaurants!! The house is wonderful! Had all the amenities our large family needed! Great backyard that the kids loved playing in! Wonderful spot and would book again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye E.

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

What a wonderful house!

We were visiting Buena Vista for a family wedding. Our group consisted of a multi generational group, and this house had everything we needed. We have stayed in several homes over the years, and this one was at the top of the list, kudos to the owners who anticipated our every need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery V.

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

Great Family Gathering House

This is our second year staying at this property and we will be back next year! From the front porch rocking chairs to the well-stocked kitchen, it's our family favorite place to gather in Buena Vista!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi H.

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

Amazing stay for families

This home was amazing. The home itself was so lovely, large bedrooms, beautiful windows, balcony and patio. Fantastic backyard for little ones to play unstructured. Quiet home and neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Kid-friendly and conveniently located

We had a blast in Buena Vista. The house was perfect for our extended family - six adults and four little kids under age 4. There were many kid-oriented extras that we super appreciated, like a booster seat, kid dishes, and stool for reaching the bathroom sink. We also loved the location - and easy walk to the river, playground, coffee shop etc. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy A.

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

Daughters wedding weekend

Stayed here for my daughters wedding weekend in Buena Vista. Wonderful location which was close to all the shops and restaurants and local attractions. We had plenty of room for our family and everyone was able to have their own space which was a big plus. Would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Great house for family

This was a great house for our gathering for a family wedding. It is right in the heart of the south main district, shopping, restaurants and recreational opportunities. The house itself is comfortable and the kitchen it fully equipped. (we cooked many meals). The host was very communicative. We would love to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey A. Bojar

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