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Welcome to the forest! Peace and quiet are at your doorway.

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Dining
Bathroom
Bathroom
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Bear Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Buena Vista River Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the forest! Peace and quiet are at your doorway.

Welcome to the forest! This cozy home is nestled in a tranquil relaxing setting that will refresh your entire being. There are three bedrooms, and a full size futon; two bathrooms (one newly remodeled); full kitchen, laundry room, large deck, hot tub and a pet friendly dog run area. All bedrooms include smart TVs. Sleeps 6 people comfortably. Big back deck includes fire pit, hot tub and eating areas, as well as gas grill (you may have to refill propane in town), and breakfast nook off master suite. Wrap around deck with amazing views to relax and enjoy a glass of wine while you listen to the birds sing.

Buena Vista at its finest, you are minutes away from three wonderful hot springs, Mount Princeton, Charlotte and Cottonwood. Summer activities include some of Colorado’s best White water rafting, kayaking, fishing, hiking and biking. Winter activities include snow shoeing, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. Both Ski Cooper and Monarch Resort are within 50 miles for downhill skiing. There are many amazing places to eat, shop, and explore.

Garage for owner use only. Intentional misuse of hot tub or fire pit, including pets inside hot tub, cooking over fire pit, etc./$500 fine.
No smoking or vaping/$500 fine for smoking inside, there is a designated cigarette smoking area out back, on deck.
No open fires.
Please respect our dark sky policy by turning off all outside lights by 9:00 pm.
Security cameras on outside of property.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
$75 per dog fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental agreement covers only individuals booking property for a stay; any additional renters will be charged $100/person.
Intentional misuse of hot tub/fire pit/prop.(to include grounds) will result in a $500 misuse fee. Examples include: pets in hot tub; parties on prop.
No smoking allowed inside or open flames anywhere on property, except for designated smoking area on back deck, $500 fine for violations.

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

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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 San Isabel National Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Arkansas River - 15 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Bear Lake - 16 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 19 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 25 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stedman's Ice Cream - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cool River Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee Co - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Crave - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the forest! Peace and quiet are at your doorway. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome to the forest! Peace and quiet are at your doorway.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the forest! Peace and quiet are at your doorway.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the forest! Peace and quiet are at your doorway. located?

This family-friendly Buena Vista holiday home is located in the mountains, steps from San Isabel National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. Bear Lake and Buena Vista River Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Dan & Laura Bathje

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Dan and Laura have been Colorado "transplants" for 25 years; have enjoyed living and playing in all that Colorado has to offer! We love Buena Vista and jumped at the chance to own a home here.

Why they chose this property

Buena Vista has so much to offer and we love eating and playing here! From the hot springs, to our hot tub, there is relaxation to be had. We love the quiet refuge that our BV house offers with the Dark Sky policy, its a nice change of pace from our city life.

What makes this property unique

Our house features a quiet, relaxing atmosphere; comfortable beds, seating, full kitchen and so much more, we love having our family, including pets be able to get away from it all, and still enjoy the city life a 5 minute drive away.

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English

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