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Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Guest Cabin on the Rio Grande
Guest cabin
Inside Guest Cabin
Exterior detail
Pet-friendly

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 229.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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South Fork, CO
  • Place, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wolf Creek Ski Area
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting

Free Snowshoeing- Kayaking- Rafting- Discounted Golf at the Rio Grande Club, contact us for more info. This listing is for the "Guest Cabin" it is the cabin to the left of the largest building seen in the main picture of this listing. It literally sits just feet from the banks of the Rio Grande River. Along with all of our cabins it has access to the river and all outside living and recreational areas including picnic areas, outdoor fire pits, hot tub, tree swing and river swimming hole. Please be sure to scroll through all the pictures so you are familiar with the layout of our place.

The Guest Cabin is a 320 square foot Norwegian style hand hewn dovetail log cabin which we built ourselves. All the cabins sit on 8 1/2 secluded acres along the banks of the Rio Grande River, a "Gold Medal River" fishery as designated by the state of Colorado. There are 4 other cabins located on this property; we live in one (the 2-story cabin in the middle) the other 2 cabins are also available on VRBO individually or as a group, the Master cabin (on the right) VRBO listing #955968 and the Studio VRBO listing # 953410 (it sits behind the cabins in the main picture). All 3 cabins are available to be rented as a group, look for VRBO listing #422090.

This Guest Cabin includes a queen size bed, leather chairs, full bathroom, gas fireplace, flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, small fridge, coffee and coffee pot. This cabin does not include a kitchen but has an outdoor picnic table with umbrella, gas grill and small outdoor chimenea.

We have inflatable kayaks, a raft and innertubes available for our guests to use free of charge (with waiver and damage deposit) to float in the river on a nice sunny day, 2-night minimum stay required. We will also shuttle guests for float trips when available and prearranged. In winter we also have snowshoes available for our guests to use and get out and explore the area.

Kayaks, rafts, tubes and snowshoes are all seasonal activities.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

South Fork

Located in South Fork, this cabin is on the waterfront. Rio Grande Club and Wolf Creek Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coller State Wildlife Area and Rio Grande National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
South Fork, CO

What's nearby

  • Wolf Creek Anglers - 5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Rio Grande Club - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Wolf Creek Ski Area - 31 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge - 36 min drive - 64.2 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Pizza & Taproom - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gone Rogue - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Malt Shoppe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pale Morning Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting?

As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$249.16, 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.

What time is check-in at Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Rio Grande National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rio Grande and Wolf Creek Anglers. Rio Grande Club and Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property owners are awesome and were very communicative. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and peaceful. The proprietors were very very accommodating. Very enjoyable time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maria w.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Communication

The property is beautiful!! However, the host were condescending, rude, and disrespectful. I filed a formal complaint with VRBO but the property is breath taking. I’m not sure if I received the treatment I did because I am a Southern Black woman but I received no hospitality on my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soledad T.

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

Cute place in front of the Arkansas River

Pros: Kind people. We forgot to pack dinner plates and utensils and they immediately provided. Cobi, their dog, is so sweet. Quick response from owner. Beautiful view. Clean. Great to wake up to the sound of the river. Con: The hot tub was at 94 degrees and didn't get much hotter. It's not very private. The owner lives next door. Felt like staying at the in-laws. Squeaky bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney W.

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

Evening by the Rio Grande

Good stay…all expectations were met.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanno H.

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

Super clean cabin on the river

Almost a luxury cabin right on the river. Compact and great for two people. No kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

glen h.

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

Very Impressive. Definitely recommend this.

The cabin was very clean. The room décor is awesome. The cabin rooms are arranged very well. The view from the room is great. The property is well kept. The hot tub is awesome. It was a little difficult to locate but with our Garmin we were able to find it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Relaxing long weekend

Beautiful, quiet location and the cabin was cozy and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Perfect

The cabin and view are perfect book it great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

katy t.

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

Great Place!

Just as described. Cute cabin, quiet and comfortable. Hosts were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our cabin by the river was indeed feet from the river, and the view was beautiful. The cabin was fine for an overnight stay, and would have been for a longer visit. The weather was chilly overnight and we did not attempt to use the outdoor patio, BBQ or river travel. The host got us settled in comfortably and we left the next day before seeing anyone about. The one thing to be aware of is this was booked from Expedia, through "VRBO" and some of the notices we got on the property were a bit confusing in terms of names. We thought we were closer to Del Norte, CO, but this cabin is definitely in South Fork, with has fewer dining options, if thats important. Looks like a fun place to stay in the summer when the river could be enjoyed more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

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

Beautiful Colorado experience

Cabin and accommodations on the river were perfect and easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joleen V.

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

Delightful Cabin

We stayed here only one night on our way through the area, and wish we could have stayed longer. The cabin looks new and clean and is creatively furnished with unique items. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hidden gem! The studio was perfect for me and the hubby. VERY clean. Wish it wld hv had a microwave. Customer service was good and very friendly. Being next to the river was the selling point. Wld stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Awesome place

Great place to stay. Floating the river was awesome. Clean cabin and friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Beautiful place and location.

Our cabin was very clean and right on the river with excellent views. Fritz was an outstanding host. He made sure we had everything we needed. We had a wonderful day kayaking on the river, which Fritz organized. Would absolutely recommend this cabin for a couples getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Wichita Falls, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These cabins are amazing and the location right by the river is beautiful and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gwen K.

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

Very Peaceful

Alpine Village was quite, relaxing and has a beautiful setting. We stayed a week and enjoyed every minute of our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

SWEET!

Amazing location on the river & I was not ready to leave my little corner of nature. Beautiful cabin. The owners are very friendly. Beautiful decor! I can tell a lot of attention to detail. Thank you! The Howards
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Labor Day Weekend

My boyfriend and I stayed in the guest cabin this past weekend and had a wonderful experience! The cabin sits right on the Rio Grande River and it was absolutely beautiful to wake up to in the morning. Fritz and Paula were so nice and accommodating - they even took us up the river to drop us off with the kayaks. Cabin was cute, clean, and spacious for 2 people. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Beautiful venue

Stayed 5 nights in the guest cabin. Gorgeous setting a few yards from the river. Cabin is beautifully appointed; the hosts were extremely gracious and hospitable. The float trip is definitely worth doing. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

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

Beautiful place. The Rio Grande is steps away from the cabin. Very nice and clean Jacuzzi.

Relaxing and very comfortable. Cabins are very nicely done.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Great experience

I was very pleased with the cabin we stayed in. Fritz gave me some fishing advice and he also got us a tee time at the Rio Grande golf course. The only negative thing was the mosquitoes. The location was amazing with the Rio Grande river just a few steps out the door of the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmen W.

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

Great Place to Stay!!

We loved this tucked away cabin. It’s right on the river and everything is just perfect! We hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

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

Beautiful and serene riverside getaway!

Fritz and Paula were wonderful and very welcoming! Their cabins are absolutely breathtaking! They kept the cabins immaculately clean, and provided a lot of great insight to adventures around the area! We were so sad to leave and cannot wait for a future stay! 10/10 would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

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Hosted by Fritz and Paula Allen

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