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New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, stereo
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

Map
Buena Vista, CO
  • Popular LocationArkansas River8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBuena Vista River Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCottonwood Hot Springs22 min drive
  • AirportGunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)96 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!

One of a kind property that you will not find anywhere else! Wild west meets rustic comfort and mountain adventure!
Beautiful, accommodating, 2 bedroom cottage that sleeps up to 6 people. Fully stocked kitchen amenities with bar top and large deck with picnic tables.
This property is built on the historical McGee's Station where the narrow gauge railroad station, water tank, and telegraph office were built that served travelers to the Leadville mining boom in 1880's. There is 30+ acres of private property that is adjacent to many miles of National Forest. The rebuilt buildings and station layout, is specifically designed to take you back to the 1880's and when the west was still wild! This ongoing re-construction is a living museum for you and your family can enjoy! Only 10 min from Buena Vista and easy highway access is a perfect staging spot for many of the outdoor adventures we have in the area. There are no neighbors next door, abundant wildlife on the property and nearby, and Trout Creek runs through the property. Enjoy, whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, stream, 4x4 and atv trails, miles of NF roads, minutes from the property. You can visit Buena Vista for shopping, restaurants, and many festivals throughout the summer.

Property manager

Terry Sandmeier

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: High fire danger, Smoking is not suggested.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

New Perfect Summer Cottage Min. Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Min. Buena Vista Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Min. Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Cottage Min. Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Min. Buena Vista Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Cottage Min. Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Min. Buena Vista Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Min. Adjacent National Forest

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this cottage is in a rural area. Cottonwood Hot Springs and Lynch Creek Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mt. Princeton and San Isabel National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Arkansas River - 8 min drive
  • Buena Vista River Park - 12 min drive
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 12 min drive
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 22 min drive
  • Mt. Princeton - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • Eddyline Restaurant & Brewery - 11 min drive
  • High Peaks Liquor - 8 min drive
  • Domino's - 8 min drive
  • Wesley & Rose - 12 min drive
  • Station 24 Cafe - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Isabel National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Buena Vista River Park and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Helotes, TX A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
Great views, no one else around. Just perfect and property manager helped us get an A/C for the hot weather. Just perfect for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brock J., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable country retreat
Loved the location; convenient for exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hummingbird Haven
Loved the hummingbirds! Good location - hiked Mt. Elbert and fished the Arkansas!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frankie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool property and convenient location
Great view of the Collegiate Peaks. Quirky property with cool outbuildings surrounding the actual house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Heidi M.

Pleasant cottage with mice on busy highway
The cottage itself was comfortable, with a good size master bedroom, large walk-in closet, small bathroom with shower/tub. The kitchen was very serviceable and stocked with paper towels, napkins, salt and pepper, and the cooking and eating utensils were serviceable. (The refrigerator froze all the food at first, but responded to turning down the thermostat.) The upstairs had one bedroom with two beds and two beds in the hallway overlooking the downstairs. The bathroom upstairs had a shower that was only 3 feet high due to the slope roof. There was no sound insulation between the first and second floors - the ceiling of the first floor was the floor boards of the second. We saw two live mice and two dead ones, and heard the scurrying and gnawing of more. The property manager put out three traps, which were clearly insufficient to address the problem. A large deck had a nice view of the area, but the deck was completely peeled or peeling, with popped nails and splintered wood. The view of Mount Princeton in the distance was partially obscured by a fence and bush that presumably were there to screen the dilapidated "river boat" that was one of the structures on the property. All of these other structures were completed boarded up, with a warning to not investigate. The property is directly in a curve of a busy highway, so there are constant traffic sounds on two sides, which are heard inside and out. On the plus side, it is only 10-15 minutes outside of Buena Vista, a lovely town with good restaurants and shopping. Hiking trails and many recreational opportunities abound in the area.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rod L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place, had a great time!
Had a great time, loved the view from the deck!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Brad S., Rapid City

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our more interesting stays
Overall we had a very nice stay here. But we had never stayed at former museum/tourist attraction before. It’s a huge property, 30 acres located on an old section of abandoned railroad. It’s about 9 miles from buena vista so you know you’re out a way. Definitely could feel some of the history. It was kind of hot the two nights we stayed and there is no air conditioning. I found out that a/c isn’t as common in mountain properties. But it’s clean and lots of amenities. It was nice to have a place where we could walk around a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting property, great location
We enjoyed our stay at this cool little property. The location was convenient, views beautiful, and cabin comfortable. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

pennee r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at the Cottage
We had some issues with entering the property and contacting the property manager but he was very understanding and accommodating. We would happily stay there again. It was a great place to rest and it was close to Buena Vista and our activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place.
We enjoyed our stay at this quirky little village. We recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021