New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Buena Vista, CO

Arkansas River8 min drive
Buena Vista River Park12 min drive
Cottonwood Hot Springs22 min drive
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Baron Room

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

Pullman Room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd floor

Bathtub · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

One of a kind property that you will not find anywhere else! Wild west meets rustic comfort and mountain adventure!
Beautiful, accommodating, 2 bedroom cottage that sleeps up to 6 people. Fully stocked kitchen amenities with bar top and large deck with picnic tables.
This property is built on the historical McGee's Station where the narrow gauge railroad station, water tank, and telegraph office were built that served travelers to the Leadville mining boom in 1880's. There is 30+ acres of private property that is adjacent to many miles of National Forest. The rebuilt buildings and station layout, is specifically designed to take you back to the 1880's and when the west was still wild! This ongoing re-construction is a living museum for you and your family can enjoy! Only 10 min from Buena Vista and easy highway access is a perfect staging spot for many of the outdoor adventures we have in the area. There are no neighbors next door, abundant wildlife on the property and nearby, and Trout Creek runs through the property. Enjoy, whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, stream, 4x4 and atv trails, miles of NF roads, minutes from the property. You can visit Buena Vista for shopping, restaurants, and many festivals throughout the summer.

Property manager

Terry Sandmeier

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

High fire danger, Smoking is not suggested.

NO fires or fire pits, open flames, fireworks on property!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this cottage is in a rural area. Cottonwood Hot Springs and Lynch Creek Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mt. Princeton and San Isabel National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

Arkansas River - 8 min drive
Buena Vista River Park - 12 min drive
Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 12 min drive
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 22 min drive
Mt. Princeton - 46 min drive

Getting around

Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

Eddyline Restaurant & Brewery - 11 min drive
High Peaks Liquor - 8 min drive
Domino's - 8 min drive
Wesley & Rose - 12 min drive
Station 24 Cafe - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Isabel National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Buena Vista River Park and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Helotes, TX A.

24 July 2023

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

Just as advertised

Great views, no one else around. Just perfect and property manager helped us get an A/C for the hot weather. Just perfect for us.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brock J., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

19 June 2023

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

Enjoyable country retreat

Loved the location; convenient for exploring the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

15 Aug 2022

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

Hummingbird Haven

Loved the hummingbirds! Good location - hiked Mt. Elbert and fished the Arkansas!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frankie S.

4 Oct 2021

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

Cool property and convenient location

Great view of the Collegiate Peaks. Quirky property with cool outbuildings surrounding the actual house.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Heidi M.

15 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pleasant cottage with mice on busy highway

The cottage itself was comfortable, with a good size master bedroom, large walk-in closet, small bathroom with shower/tub. The kitchen was very serviceable and stocked with paper towels, napkins, salt and pepper, and the cooking and eating utensils were serviceable. (The refrigerator froze all the food at first, but responded to turning down the thermostat.) The upstairs had one bedroom with two beds and two beds in the hallway overlooking the downstairs. The bathroom upstairs had a shower that was only 3 feet high due to the slope roof. There was no sound insulation between the first and second floors - the ceiling of the first floor was the floor boards of the second. We saw two live mice and two dead ones, and heard the scurrying and gnawing of more. The property manager put out three traps, which were clearly insufficient to address the problem. A large deck had a nice view of the area, but the deck was completely peeled or peeling, with popped nails and splintered wood. The view of Mount Princeton in the distance was partially obscured by a fence and bush that presumably were there to screen the dilapidated "river boat" that was one of the structures on the property. All of these other structures were completed boarded up, with a warning to not investigate. The property is directly in a curve of a busy highway, so there are constant traffic sounds on two sides, which are heard inside and out. On the plus side, it is only 10-15 minutes outside of Buena Vista, a lovely town with good restaurants and shopping. Hiking trails and many recreational opportunities abound in the area.

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Terry Sandmeier

Park Property Management and Sales is a locally owned and operated company providing excellence in guest relations and management services. We work hard to provide fun, enjoyable, and carefree vacations for our guest!

Why they chose this property

Living, working, and raising a family in this small mountain community is the reason we choose this area. We love the community and all the people who want to enjoy the mountain lifestyle.

What makes this property unique

This property has been in the owners family for decades. The owners passion for history and the location significance of the property has brought fun and joy for many years. This property has the actual location of McGee's station, a fill up point for the water of the steam engines as they labored to climb Trout Creek Pass taking People supplies, ore and minerals back to the big cities. The property host many replica buildings and rail cars from the 1800's. Trout Creek runs right through the property and provides a great creek area and provide water for many the area's wildlife species. Elk, deer, moose, and bighorn can be found nearby.