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West Elk Wilderness Lodge

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A log cabin with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen area.
A rustic log cabin with a wooden door labeled "Welcome," a number "1709" on the wall, and a small porch with a bench.
A cozy cabin interior with a pool table, a stone fireplace, and a comfortable seating area.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Gunnison River

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gunnison, CO
  • Place, Smith Opera House
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Dillon Pinnacles
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Western State Colorado University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Gunnison

Gunnison is home to this holiday home. Dos Rios Golf Club and Cranor Hill Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dillon Pinnacles and Gunnison River.
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Map
Gunnison, CO

What's nearby

  • Smith Opera House - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dillon Pinnacles - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Western State Colorado University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Blue Mesa Reservoir - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Crested Butte Mountain Resort - 40 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pitas in Paradise - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza & Pasta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Paraiso Family Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Elk Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at West Elk Wilderness Lodge on 1 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,612, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Elk Wilderness Lodge located?

Situated in Gunnison, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Dillon Pinnacles, Western State Colorado University and Gunnison Visitor Information Center. Gunnison Pioneer Museum and Gunnison River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable place to spend a long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Would definitely recommend this property to others and we would not hesitate to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Roomie Reunion was so much fun because we found this fantastic home to enjoy during our stay. It large and would fit a large family easily. We had all we needed to cook our meals and have dinner at the dining table. Our rooms were comfortable and we each had a bathroom to ourselves. ( three of us were there)The views of the pond and the llamas across the way made it especially lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2026
Thank you, for your review. It was very sweet of you to not want to say anything in the review as you thought it was problematic. However I always like context, especially for a lower review. I am happy that you messaged me about what was bothering you. We are in the mountains with lots of woods around, a pond in the back and yes, there are garter snakes. I’m sorry this bothered you. They are non-venomous. And there’s really nothing that we can do about the wildlife in the area. We do not have a snake infestation. It is part of the mountain living. We have foxes, raccoons, deer, snakes and at night we often have bears visiting the trashcan. I am very happy that you enjoyed the house otherwise and we would love to have you back. But the snakes will probably still be here Blessings Today Jenny BHHS Today
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place to relax. Conveniently located in town but in a quite cozy neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a quiet neighborhood. Could hold a large group, four bedrooms and two futons. The neighbor lady was very nice. Would stay in this cabin again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home! Can’t wait to visit with my family again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home Away from Home in GunnisonWe absolutely loved our stay at West Elk Wilderness Lodge! We were in Gunnison to move our son back to college at Western Colorado University, and this was the perfect home base for our family.The house is beautiful, incredibly comfortable, spacious, and had everything we needed. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out, but also wonderful spaces for us to gather and spend time together. We especially enjoyed the outdoor space, the peaceful setting, and feeling like we were tucked away in the mountains while still being so convenient to everything in Gunnison.College move-in can be a busy and emotional few days, and having such a comfortable place to come back to at the end of the day made the trip that much better. It truly felt like a home rather than just a rental.The house was clean, well cared for, and exactly what we hoped for. We have a son at Western, so we will be making many more trips to Gunnison over the next few years — and we would absolutely stay here again.Highly recommend West Elk Wilderness Lodge!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location with spacious house for large group

Great location and the house is clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and access to the river was amazing. Our host Jenny was very responsive. The pool table was a must.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge was great. Almost everything we needed was provided, such as cookware and utensils. When we couldn't find trash bags, the owner had someone drop off more ASAP as well as come fix the garbage disposal. Overall, very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy our stay!! The kitchen is fully stocked for large groups. All the rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This home is in a great location is very spacious. It was just our family, but two families could easily stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

We loved everything about this place. The listing was very accurate and the location was great, close to everything and yet off the main roads so no noise, very peaceful. I come back to Gunnison almost every summer and will defiantly rent this VRBO again with my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elk lodge November 2024

Nice stay. Perfect for our hunting trip
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great location - close to Gunnison, stores and restaurants, nearby hikes and outdoor activities - but in a quiet area of town. The house was well-stocked and spacious. Our group enjoyed the steam shower, multiple TVs, and radiant-floor heat. The general flow of the house allowed everyone to interact on the main floor at all times, and the pool table was a great added amenity. We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My family had thanksgiving here and it was wonderful!

The kitchen was stocked with everything we could possibly need! We got about 2-3 feet of snow during our stay and the just was extremely responsive with getting a crew to plow us out! We loved the place and made so many memories:)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual ice fishing trip

The host was more than helpful with questions or concerns that we had, the property was exactly as advertised. Will definitely be booking with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a lovely home!

Our family traveled into Gunnison for a family wedding. West Elk was the perfect house to host our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, lots of wildlife

I’d stay again and again! Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2021
I am so glad you loved the Lodge. I think it is a great place, as well. Please come back and see us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin

The property manager is very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was the perfect space for family during a family wedding weekend. It was close to everything. The cabin also was spacious enough for additional family to have a place to hang out and visit in between wedding events. Thanks to a crockpot provided in the kitchen- we were able to go out for a hike and return to homemade chili. The pool table provided hours of fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin in a small city

This was a nice and cozy cabin right on the edge of Gunnison. There was plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed playing some pool and hanging out in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elk Hunting Base Camp

This property was excellent for our needs. The house was stocked with everything to make our stay cozy and comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and a convenient distance to town. It was just what we were hoping for.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ice Fishing trip

Absoulutely amazing place! We really did wish the property allowed for us to bring out pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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