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Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs

Family-friendly holiday home in Buena Vista

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Large Ranch Style home - ideal for reunions, wedding guests, girls or guys trips
Large open living room & kitchen keeps your group together while preparing meals
Living room provides seating for those not food prepping
Formal dining table seats eight to ten for those special dinners
Full wall of windows provides beautiful mountain views while dining or relaxing

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Buena Vista River Park
  • Place, Arkansas River
  • Place, Cottonwood Hot Springs

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bear Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Camo Room

1 Double Bed

Game Room

2 Double Futons and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Wolf Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs

Large Vintage Home with oodles of charm only a few blocks from the center of town, yet The Outpost provides great views of Mt. Princeton and a large fenced backyard with open prairie behind the home that delivers lots of wildlife sightings.

The strict house rules are: NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO EVENTS

ROOM FOR EVERYONE UNDER ONE ROOF:
Easily accessible year around, the 5 bedrooms at The Outpost furnish comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 14 people. NO PETS PLEASE.

VERY AFFORDABLE RATES:
The base rate listed per night is for the first 8 guests, with each additional guest only $25 per night. We have created this unique pricing scenario in order to equitably accommodate both large and small groups. We offer a 10% discount for stays 7 nights or longer. We do request a minimum 3 night stay; but if you are looking for just 2 nights, contact us. We may be able to make it work for you. Also if you have young children (2 and under) please contact us for additional discounts.

LAYOUT OF THE HOUSE:
The Outpost provides a king bed downstairs in the Wolf Room and a king bed upstairs in the Master. The Bear Room has a queen and a full-size bed. The Camo Room has a full-size bed. The Game Room - which is the 5th bedroom - sleeps up to six with a pair of full size futons and a queen size memory foam crash pad. There is also a new twin mattress in the Master closet for the little ones that wish to 'camp' indoors near their parents. A Pack-n-Play for the baby is provided in the Master bedroom closet and will fit in any room in the house.

LOTS OF ROOM TO ENTERTAIN:
The two living areas offer plenty of room for entertaining. Custom made Amish dining tables seat 14. The family room also has a large screen TV where you can stream with your own apps, and a Blu-ray player with lots of DVD's for your enjoyment.

MANY PLACES TO ROAM:
The house has two staircases which allow for endless games of chase and hide-n-seek. The large Game Room is equipped with two TV's with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gaming systems to accommodate the kid in all of us. With two full-size futons and a queen size crash pad, this is where you will find those late night gamers.

Enclosed sun room off the kitchen provides spectacular views of the mountains - even on a cold day! Morning coffee with the wildlife is a treat at any time of year on this patio. Fenced back yard is kid friendly. An elevated deck in the back yard provides even greater views of Mt. Princeton and other peaks. There is a large outdoor playset with rock wall and lemonade stand for hours of outdoor fun for the kids as well as a tether ball game. We have recently installed regulation horseshoe pit in the backyard. We have a variety of bicycles - ranging from a tricycle for the little ones and bikes of various sizes for older kids and adults and a TWO bicycle-built for 2!. You will need to provide your own safety gear/helmets. Property rental includes access to attached two car garage for your equipment and toys.

PEACE OF MIND:
Security cameras are installed on the outside corners of the house to provide our guests peace of mind during their stay. There is a fire escape ladder in the upstairs bedroom. The elevated deck on the back of the house also provides an easy escape down in case of fire.

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA:
Just a few blocks off Main Street, you can walk or ride your bike to McPhelemy Park and Columbine Park, EddyLine Brewery, and all the antique stores and shops. Less than 2 miles from The Surf Chateau and 5 miles from The Barn at Sunset Ranch - both great wedding venues. Also only a 10 minute drive to Cottonwood Hot Springs up Highway 306, where along the way you will find Comanche Drive-In Theater with a backdrop of 14,000 foot peaks. Just a 14 minute drive to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resorts with multiple swimming pools, water slides and spa treatments. Easy access to the Arkansas River for the country’s best whitewater rafting, kayaking and fishing. Mountain biking, ATV and jeep trails, zip lines and much more are readily available in the area.

There are 12 'Fourteeners' in Chaffee County to choose from, so hike till your heart’s content or the soles of your boots are worn-out! Skiing is available only 36 miles to Monarch Mountain Ski Resort to the south or less than 60 miles to Copper Mountain and Breckenridge Ski Resorts to the north.

RELAXING AFTER A DAY OF FUN:
To ensure that our guests have plenty of hot water after a day of adventure, we have installed two large tank-less water heaters. Long showers after a day of mountain play are no problem!

This old home is perfect for large family reunions or a great group of friends who want to enjoy the countless adventures the mountains provide yet want the convenience of being near town activities. No need to subject your vehicle to the dusty washboard roads you find with many other homes in the area. The grocery store, restaurants, coffee houses and the local craft brewery are only a couple of blocks away.

This large home provides space for everyone to gather, yet private areas to retreat, accommodating both outlaws and in-laws! It is walking/biking distance to everything in the city, yet an easy drive to all the adventures you could imagine. Located on a cul-de-sac street makes it a quiet, low traffic place to relax in the convenience of the city. All access roads are paved so leave the dusty dirt road traveling to your excursions! Enjoy all the summer fun the Arkansas River has to offer. And winter pleasure abounds - with multiple ski slopes less than 1 hour away.

With 2 'living areas' you have lots of space to gather. Sit quietly in the living room and read a book, while others are in the family room watching a movie. Or enjoy the views from the sun room while having that early morning coffee, or glass of wine at 'happy hour'. Send the kids upstairs to the game room while you prepare meals to enjoy in the dining room.

The Outpost is an excellent choice for all those visitors to the area who enjoy the mountain activities, but still want to be close to town. We hope to see you there!

Town of Buena Vista STR-021

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Game room and fenced yard are perfect for children
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Events

No events allowed
Any events must be pre-approved.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No exceptions. Thank you for your understanding.
We wish for you to enjoy yourself during your stay but please know we don't allow bad behavior/loud music that may disturb the peaceful neighborhood.
No smoking anywhere on the property. $250 per day fine and loss of damage deposit.
The person paying for the reservation must be staying at the home and must provide a working US cell phone number at time of booking.

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: Any events must be pre-approved.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Arkansas River - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Tunnels Rd - 11 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stedman's Ice Cream - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cool River Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Mezcaleria Y Cerveceria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chocolatte - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs located?

This family-friendly Buena Vista holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Buena Vista Heritage Museum and Buena Vista River Park. Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Frank & Suzan James

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My husband and I are so glad you are considering our home as YOUR vacation rental. We have been coming to the Buena Vista area for decades. My husband camped up and down Cottonwood Pass as a youth with his family – back when tents didn’t have a floor!
In fact ---- my husband proposed to me on top of one of the mountains you can see from the back porch. Chaffee County – and especially Buena Vista – is a very special place for us. We love it and are confident you will come to love it too.
We live in North Texas because all of our children and grandchildren live there. We bought this home with the intention of living here fulltime someday but in the meantime we decided to share this beautiful part of the country with friends and with select people such as yourself. We try to visit Colorado as much as we can – alone and with all of our family.
We hope you enjoy this area of the country as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We were headed to our usual stomping grounds up Cottonwood Pass. We arrived early in 2018 and while killing time we notice an 'estate sale' sign. We love picking up unique items when we travel and often shop all the antique places. This time we bought the house! We had been looking for 10 years -- every summer when we came to the area. Something about this big house - with 2 sets of staircases - so much room for our growing family of grandchildren, captured our hearts. And walking distance to the center of town was a plus. Of course, when we looked out in the backyard and saw 'our' mountain, we knew it was what we had been looking for the last 10 years! Our grandkids love chasing each other up and down the staircases. And their parents love the game room for themselves and their kids. We can all sit around the large dining room table for holiday dinners, and we all gather in the family room to watch a great movie! It's not a log cabin; it's not in the woods; it's not on the river. It's also not 20 minutes away from the nearest store, activity, etc. It is a great rambling home with so much to offer, so much to do, and so many places to hang. Walk to K's Dairy Delite for an ice cream after dinner; or walk to Eddyline Pub for pizza and a brewsky. So you can stay 'in the mountains' and be far away from anything, or you can stay in town and be close to everything, have beautiful views of the mountains, and the same distance from the activities you want to partake. We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to city center.
Quiet dead end street.
Two staircases - one to the master suite and one to the guest rooms above.
Large rooms, with lots of space (and nooks and crannies for children to play hide and seek).
Beautiful views of the mountains from the back porch and lots of wildlife to see in the open valley behind the home.
Plenty of bicycles provided for all ages.
Children's playset includes slide, rock wall, traditional swings and a tire swing.
Tether ball set provides hours of entertainment for all ages.
Elevated backyard deck provides additional entertaining area and more spectacular mountain views.
Walking / biking trails directly behind the home.

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