Cozy Colorado Cabin w/ Deck, Grill & River Access!
Escape to the tranquil beauty of Buena Vista in this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental. Nestled among towering trees, this cozy cabin offers a private deck, perfect for soaking up the surrounding natural splendor. Explore nearby attractions such as the majestic Rockies, the Arkansas River, and the vibrant downtown area with its unique shops and dining options. After a day of adventure, relax by the fireplace and unwind in the peaceful ambiance of this idyllic mountain getaway.
Bedroom: Full Bed | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress, Rollaway Bed
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, gas grill, outdoor seating & dining, garden INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen TVs w/ cable, VCR, dining table, shower/tub combo KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, microwave, toaster GENERAL: Central heating, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels FAQ: 5 exterior steps required, single-story interior, no WiFi or A/C PARKING: Driveway (1 vehicle), street parking (first-come, first-served basis) ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking
-- THE LOCATION --
HIKING: Peaks View Trail (1 mile), Barbara Whipple Trail (1 mile), Barbara Whipple Trailhead (1 mile), Tan Sing Gulch (5 miles) RIVER RIDE: Performance Tours Rafting (1 mile), Browns Canyon Rafting (1 mile), Wilderness Aware Rafting (3 miles), KODI Rafting (3 miles), River Runners Browns Canyon (6 miles) HOT SPRINGS: Whispering Willows Hot Springs (9 miles), Hortense Hot Spring (9 miles), Aqua Hot Spring (11 miles) HIT THE SLOPES: Monarch Mountain (39 miles), Breckenridge Ski Resort (60 miles), Copper Mountain (64 miles), Keystone Resort (78 miles), Loveland Ski Area (79 miles) AIRPORT: Denver International Airport (147 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires 5 exterior steps to enter - NOTE: The property does not offer WiFi or air conditioning - NOTE: This property sleeps 2 guests in 1 bed, with room for 3 total by using the queen air mattress and rollaway bed - NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
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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 first aid kit
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Buena Vista
Buena Vista is home to this cabin. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Buena Vista River Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Arkansas River - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 92 min drive
Restaurants
Stedman's Ice Cream - 6 min walk
Coyote Mezcaleria Y Cerveceria - 3 min drive
Chocolatte - 11 min walk
Station 24 Cafe - 5 min drive
Elkhorn Pizzeria - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Colorado Cabin w/ Deck, Grill & River Access! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Colorado Cabin w/ Deck, Grill & River Access!?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Colorado Cabin w/ Deck, Grill & River Access! on 12 July 2026 start from AU$207, 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 Cozy Colorado Cabin w/ Deck, Grill & River Access!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Colorado Cabin w/ Deck, Grill & River Access!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Colorado Cabin w/ Deck, Grill & River Access!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Colorado Cabin w/ Deck, Grill & River Access! located?
Situated in Buena Vista, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Buena Vista Heritage Museum, Buena Vista River Park and Arkansas River. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Love Meadow are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place! Great communication with the owners. Great location! 10 min walk to Main Street! The trip was awesome, BV is one of my new favorite spots for a quick getaway. We will be back!
The location was great and our booking agent was easy to get a hold of. Our only complaint was the bedroom mattress, which is in dire need of replacement. Otherwise, the cabin had everything we may have needed and we enjoyed watching the deer in the mornings.
Missy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Missy, thanks for staying with us.
- We're sorry to hear that you didn't like the mattress in our home. We know that mattress taste can be subjective and can vary from person to person, so we are understanding of this. We will be replacing the mattress in the Spring season once the snow has melted!
Thank you again for providing such valuable feedback, it is greatly appreciated as it allows us to tackle this issues before our next booking.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The cabin is well furnished in most respects with hardwood floors, comfortable living room furniture, gas fireplace and cable tv and a well stocked kitchen. Several mule deer lounged in the yard each morning and a great horned owl perched on a nearby telephone pole.
There were a few issues and problems that detracted from our stay. We arrived to find that the cabin had not been cleaned by the host, all linens lay on the floor in a heap, of course the bed was unattended to. This was solved when the housekeeper came after contact with the host. However, no extra toilet paper was left, we ran out half way through our time there, so we had to buy our own. A call to the host (Charles) resulted in another apology but no offer to get us additional tp.
The bed, which has been criticized in other reviews was as described by several as "bad to terrible" true as far as we are concerned.
We were not told in the listing to bring our own toiletries, such as hand/shower soap, shampoo, etc., but we did anyway, good thing.
The outdoor grill was a joke. It obviously had not been used for some time and if you should try to light it, it may not light or worse. I have seen better grills left out on curbsides for free.
The listing was found first on VRBO, then we suddenly were on EVOLVE, and finally ended up on JOYOUS VACATIONS. This looked like "shell corporations" trying to shed their responsibilities.
While we really enjoyed Buena Vista, Colorado, and the fact that the location of the cabin was ideal, I will not be attempting to book through VRBO again. FYI, we are life long residents of Colorado and have broad knowledge of the state and types of accommodations available.
RA from Denver area
Richard R.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi Richard, we're glad you enjoyed your stay here overall but sorry to hear that this cabin did not exceed your expectations. After following up with the homeowner, we would like to share the following:
- We apologize again that the cabin was not cleaned before arrival. Unfortunately, the housekeeper got into an accident and was not able to make it on time, but the owner did their best to have it cleaned quickly.
- The owner let us know that they did offer a gift card as a way to repay you for the toilet paper you had to purchase, and they apologized for the inconvenience.
- All three companies you mentioned serve different purposes; Vrbo is an online marketplace, while Evolve and Joyous Vacations manage different aspects of the vacation rental experience.
We appreciate your feedback and will look into the concerns mentioned as we are always looking for ways to improve for our guests.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dina C.
25 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Overall Fair
The place was pretty clean when we arrived, though we had to clean the kitchen more thoroughly.
The bed however was HORRIBLE. It needs replaced badly. The fireplace never did work, which was disappointing as it's one of the reasons we chose to stay there. We asked about getting it working, and were told to get out the little tiny space heater. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and wanted it for atmosphere, not heat.
The pictures were very misleading as to the seclusion of the place. Pay close attention to the location on a map and you'll see it's very much in a residential location.
Fortunately, Buena Vista is beautiful!
Dina C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi Dina, we want all of our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we are sorry that you experienced issues with the mattress and fireplace. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
- We recently replaced the mattress based on previous feedback, but mattress taste is subjective. We apologize that you were not completely comfortable and that this specific mattress did not match your preferences
- We apologize the fireplace wasn't functioning properly, we've removed it as an amenity on our listing while it's broken
We hope you enjoyed your trip overall. Thanks for letting us know about your stay!
Excellent location, cabin very clean. As previous reviews mentioned- bed VERY uncomfortable, so I was glad i brought a queen air matress. You would think after several reviews act bed they would invest in a new one. The Cabin need more lamps, overhead lighting waste bright. Overall Cabin very very nice.
Mary H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Tracy C.
31 July 2020
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Let's start with the good.
The cabin was in the perfect location. I was able to walk into town. It was cozy, quiet, there were deer in the yard every day, it was great to have a kitchen so I didn't have to eat out every meal and it was really nice to have a fireplace as even in June the evenings were chilly. It was also great to be able to have the windows open to let the fresh air in and sit on the porch to eat or read.
There were some challenges though.
The code to the key box had been changed last minute and I did not get the email for this in time. If you're someone who checks your email constantly then this wouldn't have been an issue. Pictures of the property showed extra rolls of toilet paper in the bathroom, but upon arriving there was 1/2 of a roll. They were very specific about it being my responsibility to take out the trash, but there were no trash bags in the cabin. There wasn't even one in the trash can. Also, the cabin was not very clean. I spent about an hour cleaning before I was satisfied. There was hair in the bathroom sink and shower along with a small army of moths who had made camp in the bathroom. The leather chair in the living room looked dirty so I wiped it down and the damp paper towels I used were showing a lot of grime that I had wiped off. All of the cloth seats of the kitchen table chairs looked really soiled but there was nothing I could do about that.
I texted the contact I was given and he responded very promptly. I did not mention how dirty things were, but asked about the toilet paper and trash bags. He said they should have been provided and asked if I could go buy some because no one would be in the area to bring them until the next day. He asked me to email him the receipt and he would be sure I was reimbursed. However, I was able to purchase the items very cheap so I didn't bother sending the receipt. He was very apologetic and said they had lost their housekeeper. This explained everything and I definitely understand the challenges of finding good help sometimes so I was able to get over it pretty quickly.
Overall, because of the price I paid, I was not expecting much so I wasn't disappointed for long. The truth is I would stay there again and perhaps just be prepared to bring my own cleaning supplies :)
Great property in a group of other cabins. Place had everything we needed. Really our only knock on the place was the bed. The bed needs replacement really badly. Our hips and back are still sore. Great location though we really enjoyed it!
Aweful! Not worth the price! Even one star is too many.
The bed was old and horrible. All the furniture looks to be at least 50 years old and not comfortable at all. Only had two old, tiny, paper thin, smelly towels. Dog hair was everywhere and on all the furniture. Was not worth the premium price for this cabin. Could have stayed in a really nice hotel cheaper. No privacy. Was in the middle of a neighborhood with a view of only a giant abandoned, deteriorated, yellow building. There was no smoke detector, which I’m sure is some type of code violation. The porch was 1/2 painted and had used painting materials just laying around outside. Checked out a day early (even though there is no refund) to stay at a hotel our last night to get a good nights rest before heading home to Texas. Would not recommend this cabin to anyone.
Julie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Julie, it's our goal for guests to have the optimal stays at our properties, and we're very sorry your stay fell short of your expectations. This cabin is just as pictured so guests can get an idea of the furniture to expect. Properties like this one that accept pets are bound to have more wear and tear than others, but we appreciate your insight on areas of improvement and have shared them with the homeowner. Here at Evolve, we employ a team dedicated to assisting guests 7 days a week and we would have been glad to assist you while you were there. Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your visit. Best, the Evolve Team
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Lige L.
13 June 2018
Out dated furniture uncomfortable beds
I like rhe location i like the cabin but the furnishings need to replaced
The forest access fee is a joke you r 2 blocks from highway 24
I should have stayed home
Lige L.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Lige, it's great to hear you appreciated Wintersong's ideal location. The forest access fee is out of the homeowner, but we're sorry it caught you off guard. This cabin is as pictured and aims to provide a comfortable and clean stay for guests. Thank you for your feedback. Best, the Evolve Team
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim L.
5 June 2018
Quiet, adorable cabin biking distance to everything in town.
This cabin has a fully equipped kitchen and great hot water. It is very quiet especially at night. We enjoyed our stay very much and would book this very same cabin again.
Kim L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified
4/10 Poor
Riccara W.
26 May 2018
Anniversary
This was a nice location in Buena Vista. However this place could use some serious updating. The towels were threadbare and wouldn't cost too much to get new ones. We enjoyed ourselves for a few night but left a night early.
Riccara W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Riccara, we're happy you enjoyed the property’s great location, but we're sorry to hear that your stay fell short of expectations. We have shared your feedback with the homeowner so they can make any necessary updates to maximize the comfort of future guests. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your guest contact or Evolve directly with any concerns. Your guest contact would have been happy to assist you while you were still at the property, and Evolve is here to support our travelers 7 days a week. Best, the Evolve Team
Verified
8/10 Good
Chris F.
26 Mar 2018
Quaint cabin in a quiet area of town
Nice simple place to stay with plenty of privacy, and a good way to get away for the weekend. No WiFi also, so you’ll have to take full advantage of BV instead! Definitely recommended for others.