Welcome to the Rapid Ranch in beautiful Buena Vista, Colorado! When you stay with us you will have unblocked views of Mt. Princeton from the spa to the couch. We also have a large game room including a pool table, ping pong table and a dart board for you to enjoy. And if you bring your furry friends we have a fenced in back yard for your convenience or a fenced in dog walking park right accross the road!
Property manager
Alex Murray
Premier Host
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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We request a one time $100 pet fee that goes to our housekeepers for additional cleaning.
If there is gross negligence to hot tub, for example if we have to dump it and refill it, there is a $100 fee.
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
About the area
Buena Vista
Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. 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.
Buena Vista, CO
What's nearby
Arkansas River - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Buena Vista River Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
Mt. Princeton - 37 min drive - 17.9 km
Getting around
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 4 min walk
Brown Dog Coffee - 5 min walk
Jan's Restaurant - 13 min walk
Crave - 18 min walk
Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Rapid Ranch - Hot Tub and Game Room! STR-125 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).
What time is check-in at The Rapid Ranch - Hot Tub and Game Room! STR-125?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Rapid Ranch - Hot Tub and Game Room! STR-125?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Rapid Ranch - Hot Tub and Game Room! STR-125 located?
Located in the mountains, this Buena Vista holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 1 mile (2 km) of Arkansas River, Buena Vista River Park and Buena Vista Heritage Museum. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Love Meadow are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was our second time staying here, most likely won't be our last. The location of this home is perfect for exploring Buena Vista and surrounding areas. We love that pets are allowed. The beds are insanely comfortable and after a long day at the hot springs a comfy bed is much appreciated. We are definitely going to stay here again.
Property has 3 queen beds in the bedrooms and a large sectional couch. Good sized backyard for your dog and one of the best views in Buena Vista. It's right off the highway, but you could barely hear traffic unless you have the windows open.Property is clean and well stocked with a breeze of a check in process and friendly owners.
Alex’s place was a perfect getaway for our friends birthday trip. Close to town and 15min away from Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Highly recommend staying here!
It was short but sweet! Check in process was great they even let us check in a bit early which was helpful! Definitely would recommend. As advertised!!
We had a great experience staying at The Rapid Ranch! Easy location in town with plenty of parking. House had all the supplies we needed. Hot tub was excellent. Had plenty of room for all of us plus our dogs. It is right off the main highway so traffic noise is a tad loud. Other than that, a great place to stay!
We had two fantastic nights in The Rapid Ranch House after a week of camping up at Twin Lakes. The house was great! Everything was clean and well maintained. Each teenager had their own room, which was huge plus. We enjoyed the hot tub, pool table and pingpong. Highly recommend this house.
We were in BV for a wedding but spent three days leading up to that Fly Fishing. The property had a great location and all we needed. Very close to grocery,Fly shop, downtown BV just a few minutes away. The hot tub looks out at the marvelous view of the mountains.
This place is wonderful for a getaway in the mountains. We went to Mt. Princeton and this was the perfect homebase for us. The house was clean and the bed was ultra comfy. Only thing we could complain about was the lack of privacy for the hottub. A privacy screen would be perfect. If you park your vehicle just right you can block the view passing cars. Other than that its a great place to stay for a couple of days.
Family of 5, 3 skiers for Ski Monarch, easy access to hywy for 40 min commute. Grocery and liquor store are nearby for those forgotten items. Water heater went out(tripped fuse) called owner and had access to fuse box with one phone call, Fixed quick. Hot tub and a cocktail is very nice after a day of skiing !! Thank you, The Baker's
The house was Great!! It was very clean and had everything that we needed for our mom/son hiking weekend. I am a clean freak and the place was spotless.
Alex was easy to communicate with and check in was seamless. Location was great and easy walk into town. We left the car in the driveway for most of the weekend.
We didn't use the pool table, ping pong table or dart board but they were in a great space and would be awesome for a family with kids or people of any age.
We enjoyed the hot tub and views of Mount Princeton which never gets old! We will definitely stay again because it was awesome! Thanks again, Alex!
We had a great trip!
The house was super clean. White fresh bedding. Super inviting! Not cluttered at all, very minimal modern decor. Loved that there was a fenced in backyard for dogs too. My son was in love with the game room and played ping pong any chance he got. Perfectly stocked kitchen for us to cook a majority of our meals.
The shower was acting up while we were there but Alex was amazing. Got in touch with me within minutes of my outreach to rectify. Incredible communication and a great host! Thank you Alex!
Only thing to note - which I knew after reading other reviews. The home is about a 20 minute walk from the downtown Main Street. We did it several times. It is also backed up to the main highway, so if you have a door/window open you will get highway noise. Not bad at night. But worth noting.
The house exceeded our expectations. The game room allowed us to spend quality time together without vegging in front of our screens. Great for all ages
It was a great place for our family of 5! Close enough and convenient to town while still getting to enjoy the view of Mt. Princeton. We enjoyed the ping pong table, billiards, and darts during our down time. I hadn’t realized there was not air conditioning however the temps cooled off at night so that was helpful as well as the one window fan provided. The hot tub located in the front yard provided an amazing view of the mountains. We appreciated the fully equipped kitchen of spices, oil, and coffee. The beds were comfortable and gave us great sleep during our time there. We loved this home overall and our only suggestions would be 2 additional bedroom window fans, window screens in living area, towels for the hot tub, and having the clean dishes in dishwasher put up from prior guests. Thanks for providing a great place for our family!
Buffy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Alex Murray
Hi, my name is Alex. I purchased this home in Buena Vista due to my love for the outdoors and quiet mountain towns.
Why they chose this property
We have beautiful views of Mt.Princeton from the front of the house. The home is in a quiet neighborhood while still being close to Main Street.
What makes this property unique
Our home is special due to our 6 person hot tub, game room, large family room and dining table, fenced in back yard, fenced in dog walking path across the streeet, scenic mountain views, and close proximity to town.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests