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THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK Creekside Mountain Home

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Ponderosa on Chalk Creek
Foyer/Entry
Middle Level with Bar, Kitchen, Dining Room
Middle Level Dining Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mt. Princeton
  • Place, Agnes Vaille Falls
  • Place, Cottonwood Hot Springs

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK Creekside Mountain Home

This beautiful home features decks on three sides, showcasing Chalk Creek, a greenbelt, and some of Colorado’s most stunning peaks. With five bedrooms (3 kings and 2 queens), there is plenty of space for 10 guests to sleep comfortably in their own rooms. For added flexibility, the home also includes 2 sofa sleepers and a pack-n-play—perfect for larger groups or families. The game room offers pool and foosball, making it a fun spot for guests of all ages. For a true mountain getaway, this location is hard to beat!

In accordance with our Chaffee County license, this home is not available for events such as weddings or large parties. Small gatherings are welcome as long as they are respectful of the neighborhood and do not exceed the maximum number of guests on the reservation.

Please note: VRBO’s presentation of nightly rates is not always accurate. Our base rate covers up to 8 guests, with an additional charge of $30 per person, per night for each guest beyond that. VRBO may list this as an “Additional Guest Fee,” but it is included in the rental total. The host has no control over how VRBO displays fees.

For security, there are two cameras located at the front of the house.

Chaffee County License No. 017398

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Guests can host small gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking/drugs/pets, No exception This includes marijuana
The unauthorized pet penalty is $1000.00. Please make other arrangements for Fido.

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
Note from host: Guests can host small gatherings
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nathrop

Located in Nathrop, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. St. Elmo and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Nathrop, CO

What's nearby

  • San Isabel National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 25 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 27.5 km
  • St. Elmo - 33 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Cottonwood Lake - 43 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Princeton Club Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Beach - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mary Murphy Steak House - Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Browns Canyon Riverside Bar & Grill - River Runners - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casita Del Rio - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK Creekside Mountain Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK Creekside Mountain Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK Creekside Mountain Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK Creekside Mountain Home located?

This family-friendly Nathrop holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from San Isabel National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Agnes Vaille Falls and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Arkansas River and Buena Vista River Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole environment is pleasant and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Great property

Spacious, comfortable and great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Family getaway

Great place. Lots of space. Spectacular location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karalee A.

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

Relaxing get away with beautiful scenery!

Perfect, weekend get away! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The scenery around the house is amazing and would love to see it in the summer time. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbra F., Kingsville Missouri and Lake of the Ozarks

Beautiful Spacious Home!!!

The house was perfect for our group of 8. We brought our buggies to ride the area trails and were not disappointed!! The house is located just a few miles from several of the trail heads which accesses hundreds of miles of trails. The kitchen had everything we needed and plenty of room for everyone to pitch in and make meals. The decks were awesome and we found ourselves sitting out by the creek each morning for coffee and each evening after riding. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Karen and David S., Edwards CO

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

The house was roomy and accommodated our family but overall it needs more maintenance(broken bedroom shades, some stained carpets, needs new coffee maker, missing light bulbs etc. )The location along the creek was pretty and the proximity to the town and hot springs was convenient. However, the cleanliness was subpar. There were cherrios ( not our kids cereal) under the dining room table so clearly that had not been thoroughly vacuumed. We found discarded underwear under the lower bathroom plunger so clearly that floor had not been mopped and cleaned thoroughly: floors were dirty overall . There was a pair of kid's soiled shorts hidden behind the lower level TV. The previous guests left the propane tanks empty so we had to contact the manager before we could grill dinner. To their credit a new tank was delivered to us in time but that should have been checked before new guests arrived. It was also disappointing that recycling was not available on site; we either had to go to the landfill or haul our recycling home with us. We brought it home with us. Overall, we were happy to be together for a family getaway but this property did not meet the standards of many other rentals we have stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Gary P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unsafe

We got there and I have never used VRBO before I thought the property ID was our code to get in. We arrived late Friday and it was not. Call the property manager and she was rude and seem put out to help us get into our rental. Second, we found a DEAD MOUSE in one of the rooms. The we saw a live mouse couple different times during the stay. It is a mountain house there was no wood, they had whole tree they seem to start to cut up on the ground. Place and furniture were old and run down. Sectional couches we very uncomfortable and kept sliding apart. The Kitchen door by the grill was not locked upon arrival and we could not latch it the whole weekend. We reached out to the property manager through the whole weekend not a fun getaway. In addition, this a mountain house in winter it snowed a couple of time and got very icy, and they had not salt to lay down for our safety. Last they had 3 trash cans completely full we barely fit 2 bags of trash in them. We felt so unsafe this whole trip and afraid mice would get into our luggage. I would never recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The directions and check-in info were very complete and easy. The house was well-equipped and furnished. The property was inviting and comfy. The beautiful Chalk Creek prompted us to sit outside and enjoy the weather and the peaceful sounds of the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family enjoyed the facilities and convenient location. There were 10 family members and the house had ample room inside and out. We really enjoyed the sitting areas outside. The property was beautiful comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah V.

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

Beautiful backyard & great location

The backyard of this house is beautiful with the creek running through it. There were multiple sitting areas available to enjoy it. Very quiet and peaceful location about a mile from the Mt Princeton Hot Springs. The kids loved playing pool when they weren’t outside. The house itself was nice. The only downside was that it got pretty hot in the afternoon with no AC, but most houses in Colorado don’t have AC. It cooled down pretty quickly in the evening when you open the sliding doors and windows. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Wonderful retreat

The property is wonderful. Creekside setting, fire pit, well-equipped kitchen. My wife and I brought daughter and son-in-law and five young adult grandchildren. We will definitely come back. Property Manager Renee was a delight to deal with.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Excellent Home

Home was exactly as advertised. Excellent kitchen and amazing game collection.Perfect location for enjoying fishing and ghost town nearby. Host was extreemly helpful and no problems getting into home or internet connection. Home uses starlink.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEM Y.

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

Lovely home perfectly located on the river

Highly recommend this stay. Large, comfortable house is located a short walk from Mt Princeton and nestled right on the river. Our group enjoyed the house and the area. Very nice host answered all my questions. I will likely rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Average for the price

The home was clean, but very limited linens, sparce and seemed only used as a rental and did not give a homey feeling. The location was our determining factor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney K.

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

Amazing all around

Property is amazing and the house has everything you need. My group loved it so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joel R.

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

Overall Good

We enjoyed our stay overall. The amenities were amazing. The creek, fire pit, black stone grill, etc were perfect. The location was nice and quiet and easy access to Buena Vista downtown life. However, there’s a lot of reading when it comes to the manuals left on the counters. We felt like walking on eggshells a bit due to all the rules and notes to keep track of. We had the hardest time finding the WiFi network name and password. Typically it’s readily available on a counter. However, we had to dig through pages and pages to find out it was labeled as an “SSID code”. When I asked the property manager directly for the information she did not give it to me, but instead directed me to the binder. Also, they could not tell me what page it was on since they made it years ago. Lastly, we felt like a cleaning crew towards the end by washing dishes by hand since the dishwasher would not latch closed. We were also asked to do a load of towels for the cleaning crew and make sure all the trash was taken out before checkout. I really wish we could’ve just enjoyed our stay and left but we needed to clean more than I’d like. All in all, we did enjoy the stay and there was no significant issues. But with my feedback and some slight adjustments I believe another family would enjoy the stay even more. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

cyndi s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Stay at Ponderosa

The property was beautiful, exactly as pictured. The outside areas were stunning. Very upscale appliances, every single kitchen tool you could possibly need was there. Very clean andcwell put together. The one thing is there were no mirrors in the bedrooms. But really a fabulous property. I have never had to pay the entire amount at the time of booking, and i booked this last November, so they had my money for nearly 8 months.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Great week

We loved the central location with our favorite activities: Salida, Buena Vista, St.Elmo, Chalk Creek/Lake. Nice kitchen, sitting areas inside and outside with the fire pit and sitting area by the creek. Very roomy house for everyone to enjoy without feeling cramped at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie V.

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

Great indoor and outdoor space

Our family had a fantastic week a the Ponderosa on Chalk Creek. The cabin is very spacious and the outdoor space is beyond great. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Wonderful

Amazing location. Right on the Chalk Creek. The kids fished and had plenty of water time. Kids loved the pool table and it got plenty of use. No A/C, but the attic fan makes it more than comfortable. Kitchen is pretty well stocked for your needs and the grill was in perfect condition. Would definitely recommend and we will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat M.

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

Best Christmas Ever

We loved everything about our Christmas at The Ponderosa on Chalk Creek!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Making Family Memories

Our group consisted of ages 6-82. The house set up was perfect and spacious for all and the location offered a lot of activities. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Second Time is the Charm

This is our family’s second year in a row at this cabin; we love it! The cabin is spacious and well equipped to handle a group of all ages. The outdoor seating options by the river are beautiful and serene. The cabin’s location provided our family with a variety of close options to hike, fish, kayak, swim and shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Beautiful

Location was beautiful and accommodations were excellent. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal O.

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

Nice location

We really enjoyed our stay here from the comfy cozinessof the cabin to the nature scenery. From the moment we arrived it was beautiful and breath taking with everything available to us. The only thing that we were not happy with was that our vehicle got stuck in the driveway full of snow and ice. The driveway was not plowed or treated to have our vehicle to be parked downhill in the driveway. My only recommendations are for obviously one to have a 4x4 vehicle when renting in this location. Also getting a notification that the driveway was not treated or a warning that weather conditions didnt allow a 12 passenger rental van to be parked in the driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

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