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Buena Vista Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 2 Stories | Step-Free Access
On-Site River
Solarium | 2,400 Sq Ft
Living Room | Wood-Burning Fireplace
Living Room | Books | Board Games

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 (Main House)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main House)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

‘Riverheart Retreat’ - One-of-a-Kind Villa!

The perfect setting for a family holiday or couple's retreat, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath Buena Vista villa is bound to provide an unforgettable stay. Tucked away along the Arkansas River, this vacation rental offers a tranquil, secluded ambiance and unique, individual accommodations to meet your group's every need. The sun-drenched solarium will beckon you to curl up and relax with a good book, while the private hot tub will provide a blissful soak after a day packed with outdoor adventures!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Hot Tub | Mountain & River Views | Pet Friendly w/ Fee

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed

HOUSE FEATURES: Flat-screen TV, solarium w/ plant garden, dining tables, wood-burning fireplace, books, board games, artwork
OUTDOOR SPACES: Riverfront lounge space w/ dining areas, patio w/ dining set & gas grill, backyard w/ dining set
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar w/ seating, cooking basics, spices, dishware & flatware, knife set, drip coffee maker
GENERAL: Free WiFi, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Step-free access, no A/C, pet fee (paid pre-trip, 2 pets max)
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), RV/trailer parking
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: Three additional properties are available with separate nightly rates (all are within 1 mile from this property). If you would like to reserve the other rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

SIGHTSEEING ADVENTURES: Browns Canyon Rafting (1.1 miles), Buena Vista Mountain Adventures (1.2 miles), Buena Vista Whitewater Park (1.6 miles), The Adventure Company (1.6 miles), Performance Tours Rafting (1.8 miles), Browns Canyon Adventure Park (5.4 miles)
HIKING TRAILS: Barbara Whipple Trailhead (1.6 miles), South Cottonwood Trailhead (8.5 miles), Silver Creek Trailhead (8.5 miles), Mt. Princeton Trailhead (9.4 miles), North Cottonwood Creek Trailhead (10.0 miles), Avalanche Trailhead (10.7 miles)
SKI RESORTS: Monarch Mountain (38.9 miles), Ski Copper (44.8 miles), Breckenridge Ski Resort (59.6 miles), Keystone Resort (77.2 miles)
BUENA VISTA (1.3 miles): Shops, restaurants, breweries, museums, historical sites, scenic lookouts
AIRPORT: Denver International Airport (144 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- There are 2 additional portable half bathrooms available in the carport
- This property is located on the edge of town and is surrounded by wildlands, bordering creeks, rivers, and wetlands. Please be cautious and do not let your children run wild here, as it is a natural environment with various biting or stinging nettles, insects, and wildlife around the area
- If you see wildlife, please do not approach or feed them
- Watch your steps carefully while walking around the area. It is suggested to use walking sticks or ski poles when traversing the area
- The property does not have air conditioning

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A maximum of 2 pets are 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 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

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this villa is in the mountains and on the waterfront. 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 Arkansas River. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Arkansas River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stedman's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Mezcaleria Y Cerveceria - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chocolatte - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Station 24 Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elkhorn Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ‘Riverheart Retreat’ - One-of-a-Kind Villa! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ‘Riverheart Retreat’ - One-of-a-Kind Villa!?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ‘Riverheart Retreat’ - One-of-a-Kind Villa! on 6 Mar 2027 start from AU$500, 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.

How much is parking at ‘Riverheart Retreat’ - One-of-a-Kind Villa!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ‘Riverheart Retreat’ - One-of-a-Kind Villa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ‘Riverheart Retreat’ - One-of-a-Kind Villa!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ‘Riverheart Retreat’ - One-of-a-Kind Villa! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Arkansas River, Buena Vista Heritage Museum and Buena Vista River Park. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went well. Had some small hiccups pop up but they didn’t affect the stay and they were handled swiftly. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location on the river The authenticity of the house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Levi W.

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

Great location and unique house

Plenty of room, great house and location right on the river
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia P.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful artistic house close to the river but a few issues with things working correctly(shower, oven, no path down to the river really-a scramble really, yard not fully enclosed so in a 4day stay-2 other dogs in yard) It was not what I’d hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Great stay.

Booked the Riverfront retreat to accommodate my parents (from PA) and Aunt(from Texas) and my family since my house wasn't big enough. It was a great decision. Everyone really enjoyed it and had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting home

Very interesting and beautiful area with wonderful views of the river and mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Great stay by the river

This was a wonderfully kitschy place right by the river in a secluded woodsy lot. There were 4 adults and two dogs in our party. We were able to sleep comfortably, grill outside, wade in the river, walk the dogs and enjoy each other company without inconvenience for the whole holiday weekend. All the amenities worked as promised. Wifi was strong enough for our purposes. Access to the river was as described. Finding the place and parking were no problem.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Fantastically fun property!

We stayed here with several couples for a wedding up at the Surf Hotel and it was a perfect spot for our group. Only a mile away from the venue which was great. Between the rooms in the house and the Casitas there was plenty of sleeping options, and the home had plenty of space to hang out, cook meals, and enjoy our time together. Also great access to nearby hiking trails, public fishing spots, and downtown BV that we all took advantage of. Spending time down on the river was a plus as well. This place is eclectic and very fun to be at. Would recommend!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location, unique accommodations, needs a spring cleaning

Overall, we had a great stay at the Riverheart retreat. It had a great location right on the river with a great adobe style villa. Lots of room to spread out and enjoy the property. Check in was easy and property management was friendly. Our only trouble was that upon arrival the home still needed cleaning (floors/rugs not vacuumed and dishes needed additional washing), which was disappointing given the cleaning fee. We still had a great time and would consider returning if the cleaning issue is resolved. Definitely a great place to unwind, listen to the river and take in the stars from the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Francesco F.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Awful

Temp in house was 47 degrees on arrival. Owner was unable to get sufficient heat in common areas and admitted one bedroom was un-heatable/unusable due to cold. We left the property 30 mins after arrival. Management company and owner will not cooperate in providing full refund. Renter beware!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas F.

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

Buena Vista hideaway

Quirky and interesting property in an excellent location. I enjoyed the details and care that went into building and decorating this house. Someone spent a lot of time and love on this place. I enjoyed our stay. Whoever that someone was, they obviously haven't been involved with the property for a decade of two. The current operator is clearly trying to monetize it with the absolute minimum of investment. Kitchen seems to have been kitted out with garage sale rejects. Some light fixtures don't work, others have a random mix of bulbs with different color temps. Some smoke alarms were missing. Towels and linens may have been bought at a garage sale as well! Since they are charging at the higher end for a rental place, they need a little more investment in the details.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily M.

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

Beautiful Getaway!

Overall, it was a great stay! Because of the fence and the trees, we kept forgetting we were just off the road. The trees and the river behind the river is a difficult view to beat! Even when it was brisk, we spent a lot of time outside. The house was exactly how it looks online. That front area is very unique and it felt very cozy and comfortable. One morning we saw three deer grazing on the grass in the front. What a view! There are some aspects with it being an old house that I feel like could be improved. Its difficult to have central heating, so we understood, but we only found two electrical heaters (and one of them screamed when it was on). We were told of different rooms they were in, but it sounds like most of them were in the external cabin we did not get. The other piece of it was the kitchen. We loved the stain glass cabinet doors, but we were REALLY nervous opening and closing the cabinets because the stain glass shook. They seemed like they were one close away from falling off and shattering. Theres also not a whole lot of storage space in the kitchen, which is an issue because the kitchen utensils provided are very bare bones. We brought some in anticipation, but we didnt really have anywhere to put it. Other than those thints, the place was amazing! It had PLENTY of room for everyone to sit. The hot tub helped take off the slight brisk temperature of the home. The backporch area was my personal favorite when the wind made it too cold. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wonderful house. Great communication with owner.

Renting was easy. We left a written list of suggestions for the owner to help elevate this place to a greater level!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreyer Family

Our family stayed here for a short weekend. It was absolutely wonderful. We loved the eclectic feel. There were so many Knick-knacks to look at and art on the walls. We had fun just finding new things! The WiFi didn’t reach out to the smaller cabins so we all ended up staying in the main house. The kitchen was adorable and they had everything we needed to make a large family dinner. There was a fire pit around back that we used, and you can’t beat being right on the river. My husband fished and me and the teen kids walked up the river in water shoes and floated back down. We had a wonderful time and would totally stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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

"Riverheart Retreat" perfect description

Truly one of the most interesting and perfectly located homes we've ever visited. The kitchen was a perfect size for a crowd and plenty of unique little areas for just "hanging out." In need of a little TLC but after spending many hours listening and enjoying the river, it truly is a "riverheart retreat."
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Unique property, great location!

The grounds outside were beautiful and the home itself is very unique. The hot tub was very nice and clean and the living area space is comfortable and cozy. The owner reached out right away to check-in which was great. The location was great however, getting down to the river is somewhat steep and can be tricky if it rains or is dark. The bathroom situation was challenging, there is only 1 full bathroom in the main level so everyone in our group primarily used that one which was fine but the 2nd one is upstairs in the loft area and it’s very small. There are also single stairs/steps everywhere so that was not ideal for my 15m nephew. None of the sheets/towels really match which wasn’t a big deal but if that is something you like just be prepared. Overall it was a fine property to be at while enjoying BV!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

BIlly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The place is OK.

The description says there are 2.5 bathrooms. I don't think that is accurate. There are 2 toilets and 2 showers in the main house. The bathrooms are dated and doable but thought they could be upgraded a bit. A .5 bathroom to me would mean there was another toilet in the house. There is not, Lots of sinks but only 2 toilets. There are two Portable Toilets, literally. Not sure why they don't build another bathroom outside where other 2 cabins are. Also, the listing says 6 bedrooms and some places 7 bedrooms. There are really 3 bedrooms in the house (there is a nook with a pullout couch - would not call that a bedroom). There are 3 cabins outside. 2 of them seem like ones we can use. We were told that the other outdoor room (looks like the old-garage) could not be used. It was very cluttered anyway and did not look like a place that would work to sleep in. Lot's of couches but all old and uncomfortable. So I would say there are only 5 room. But who knows? The beds and linens are old and OK. Would be great for them to upgrade these. The outside has a ton of potential. However, the outdoor furniture seems to be all over the place. The location off the river is awesome! Great shade and places to congregate with the family. The management organization does a good job of sending details you need. I just thought for the price the place would be a little sharper (linens, outdoor furniture and layout).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Joyous Retreat

Amazingly eclectic gem on the river! The history and character of this special space were so unique and truly a space for retreat and respite. Our group was able to hike, run, bike, and hot spring right from front door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

abby m.

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

Great quirky house by the river

We won't forget this place! We had a fantastic time - drop dead mountain view in one direction, direct access to the Arkansas River in the other, and more unique decor than you can shake a stick at. It was a great place for a long weekend. We saw tons of shooting stars from the hot tub, too, what a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Time

Stayed here for a week getaway and had a great time. House was good location to stores and to nearby hikes. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Artsy house on the river

This house is so unique and interesting! It’s location on the river will have you searching for vacation properties of your own. Cabins are a great spot for kids, but less ideal for adults wanting bathroom access and a larger bed. Main house has three bedrooms and one room with a pullout sofa. This will be our go to place on our next trip to Buena Vista. Excited to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

mary h.

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

Beautiful view

Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rachel

Wonderfully quirky!

We rented this with 2 other families to use as a base for skiing at Monarch. It was so wonderfully quirky in decor. The location was really nice - right on the water. The kids loved having their own cabins to sleep in. There were plenty of linens, towels, coffee, etc. The only downside was the hot tub wouldn't heat enough for us to use it and the dishwasher didn't seem to be working.

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