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Unique 40 AC Horse Friendly Ranch Renovated 1850 Miners Cabin w/3000 SF Addition

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Cabin, House and Barn with backdrop
Spring sunset from the family room windows
Dog trot dining area
View from Kitchen Window
Family Room View of Mountains

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gunnison, CO
  • Curecanti Creek
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Western State Colorado University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Jorgensen Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom/ Bunkroom loft

+2
6 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Unique 40 AC Horse Friendly Ranch Renovated 1850 Miners Cabin w/3000 SF Addition

Experience the Old West and the great outdoors at Wiley Spur Ranch! Located just 6 miles from Gunnison, Colorado and 20 miles from Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte you will enjoy the spectacular views of the Ohio Creek Valley. Photographing the wildflowers and wildlife, fly fishing, rafting, mountain biking, bring your horse and explore the BLM trails only a quarter mile away, 3 each 1 acre paddocks with plenty of grass to graze on, or hunters can trailer your horses just down the road to Ohio Creek Pass and pack in for hunting Elk. Enjoy the fall foliage or sit by the fire pit and star gaze, schedule your trip around the July 4th Holiday and go rodeoing! Crested Butte has a great fall film festival during the fall foliage. These are just a few activities in the nearby area. The original miners' cabin was built in 1851, renovated in 2010 and added onto in 2014. There are 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms plus a bunk room in the loft that will sleep 6, 4.5 bathrooms, a dogtrot style dining area, an outdoor cook shack fire pit and a whole lotta porch for watching the sunset over the mountains. We are less than a half mile from BLM property where you can explore on foot, horse back, 4 wheeler, or go hunt for Elk or Mule deer! Go ice skating, take in a hockey game at the ice center or visit the Gunnison Community Center and go swim or rock climb year around! You will not lack for something to do or see! Weddings not allowed per Gunnison County!

Property manager

Stan and Pam Hegener
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 30
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Loft has room for 6 kids in bunk beds
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We will consider small weddings!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
One or two (50-70 lb) crated at night
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 43
Note from host: We will consider small weddings!
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gunnison

Located in Gunnison, this holiday home is in the city centre. Gunnison River and Rim Rock Trail reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gunnison Valley Observatory and Ice Rink. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gunnison, CO

What's nearby

  • Curecanti Creek - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Western State Colorado University - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Jorgensen Park - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Blue Mesa Reservoir - 25 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Crested Butte Mountain Resort - 39 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Love's Country Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Power Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mochas Drive Thru Coffeehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza & Pasta - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique 40 AC Horse Friendly Ranch Renovated 1850 Miners Cabin w/3000 SF Addition pet-friendly?

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

Where is Unique 40 AC Horse Friendly Ranch Renovated 1850 Miners Cabin w/3000 SF Addition located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gunnison River, Rim Rock Trail and Oak Flat Trail. Jorgensen Park and Dillon Pinnacles are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melanie a.

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

Friends & Family spring break

We had an amazing stay in this wonderful vacation home! Everything was as pictured and communication was top notch. We would definitely recommend and hope to return someday soon : )
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly P.

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

Awesome place!

This property is absolutely the best we have stayed at. The scenery is gorgeous and you couldn't ask for anything else at the house. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Breathtaking!

Absolutely spectacular. The house (the dining room!!!), the porches, the landscape, the views / location -- all are absolutely spectacular. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dona C.

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

Just like coming home!

This is our third or fourth stay. We just keep coming back. It’s so quiet. So many different outside areas to enjoy the scenery, weather, horses, and peacefulness. The accommodations and kitchens are stocked with useful and functional items. Can’t ask for more.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra T., Tijeras USA

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

Amazing property, cannot wait to return, wonderful host!

Easy to rent, host always available for questions and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody C., Texas

Wonderful property!

My family really enjoyed the stay. The owner and support folks are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dan M., Waco, TX United States

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

Amazing

Cant wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

CAVU Family and Gunnison Balloon Rally

Second time we have stayed, and it won't be the last!!! Balloon crew and pilot (4 couples) for the annual Gunnison Balloon Rally. Amazing property, wonderfully maintained. View, accommodations, everything is perfectly arranged. This is our "go to" location for the Gunnison Valley. Cannot wait to be back again. Thank you - Stan, Pam and Elizabeth for another perfect getaway! 10 plus/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne W.

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

Great Place for a Family Gathering

Wow, what a great property to have a family gathering. Property has all the amenities a family gathering needs and a great place for everyone to roam with spectacular views of the Anthracites Range and Carbon Peak.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Gunnison Getaway

Our second time at this wonderful destination. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Family Time

We love this property and it's our second time staying here! Easy communication with Stan & Pam and Elizabeth is easy to reach for any questions. Making memories here with our adult kids was fantastic. Gunnison Valley and surrounding areas have wonderful outdoor options. Wiley Spur Ranch never disappoints! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duffy N.

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

Second time guests

This is our second time at the ranch. Beautiful location, beautiful accommodations, beautiful scenery and wonderful hosts. We can’t say enough good things about this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Khristin D.

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

Beautiful property

This is one of the most beautiful homes/properties we’ve rented. The views are breathtaking and the detail and design of the home is very well done. Perfect stay for myself and friends for a weekend of biking. Would highly recommend and definitely plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan H.

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

Must see to believe

What a gorgeous property. We had a fabulous time and look forward to coming back in the future. This home is meticulously maintained; everything we needed was there and easy to locate.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Fantastic Stay

I host an annual fly fishing trip for a group of several friends and this year we stayed at the Hegener's wonderful home in Gunnison. Their magnificent home and its gorgeous view were exceed only by the Hegener's hospitality. Highly recommended without reservation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

susan f.

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

very relaxing

excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Gorgeous property and views

We have stayed here twice and are planning to return next summer. It is the perfect set up for our family and the owners are wonderful to work with. Their house manager Elizabeth is the sweetest and makes sure we have everything we need to make the most out of our stay. The home is incredible!! Our family has loved every min of our stay and can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Justin N.

A perfect holiday experience

A great location and perfect vacation home that creates a very peaceful and relaxing experience. Plenty of space while still retaining a cozy and rustic feel. We were blessed with Christmas snow that finalized the postcard perfect views. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Awesome Property!

This was our second stay at this awesome property. The property and residence are amazing. Great kitchen utensils, pans, cutlery, crock pot to the comfy bed and shower after a long day in the woods. Stan (owner) and Liz (property manager) are great to work with and super friendly. If you're looking for a comfortable house with a great location this is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gregg P.

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

5 Star Ranch

This property is amazing! The property was very clean and had everything we needed. The views are amazing. The owner was easy to work with. I highly recommend this property and would stay there again. Gregg P Pennsylvania
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hayley I.

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

Amazing Property in Gunnison!

This is an amazing property and the memories we created here will be cherished for a very long time to come. The house is perfectly complete with everything you need and is surrounded by stunning views. You get all the privacy you want, but are just 10 minutes from downtown Gunnison. We hope to be able to come back one day to relive it all over again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Great Cabin

Stan (owner) and Elizabeth (property manager) were great and super accommodating. The house is impeccable and situated near everything we wanted to do. The sunsets over the mountains are a great not advertised bonus! If you're in the Gunnison/Crested Butte area this is your spot. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Beautiful House

We love staying at this house! We stayed here 2 years ago and just had to come back. The location is great and it's so pretty here. We ride the ATV trails around here every year. We rode around Crested Butte, Taylor Park and Pitkin. This house has everything you could possibly need. We had 9 people staying there this summer with plenty of space to spread out. I recommend it to everybody, whether you are riding the ATV trails or just want to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brandy P.

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

Beautiful home!

We loved our stay here, the kitchen was really well appointed, the place was just beautiful. The photos don't do it justice, the views of the mountains are breathtaking. We really enjoyed all the outdoor spaces, there are plenty of spots to hang out outside! Very close to Gunnison and Almost. I don't have enough great things to say about this home. Elizabeth was always available if we had any questions. Wonderful Experience!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G., Little Elm, Texas

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

Peaceful and Magical Family Retreat

This property is absolutely stunning in every way! The details and accommodation in the home were beyond expectations! There was plenty of space for the family of 7 to spread out, play games, cook meals and so many gathering spots to sit and take in the breathtaking views. Hikes from the property in the morning and campfires at night, you could not ask for a better setup! Also close enough to downtown Gunnison as well as Crested Butte for shopping, food, and site seeing. The owners and property manager were all so very helpful and accommodating. We created memories that will last us a lifetime and our so grateful to have experienced this magical place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stan and Pam Hegener

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We first found Crested Butte and Gunnison almost 35 years ago and brought our kids here to learn to ski. After several years absence we returned to the area and experienced the four seasons and decided we needed a place for our kids to come with their kids to enjoy the great outdoors!

Why they chose this property

When you drive up you will know why we fell in love with the property. You can see from the pictures its unique style and the amenities it has to offer. A 40 acre horse property with 360 views of the mountains and just 7 minutes from town and 20 minutes from Crested Butte. Year around activities and prefect temperatures!

What makes this property unique

Words can't describe how the setting and uniqueness of this property has made it the perfect second home and one that we feel our guests will enjoy as well.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests