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Rio Grande riverfront cabin with wraparound porch and direct raft launch

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A wooden deck with chairs and a table, overlooking a forested area. - Rio Grande riverfront cabin with wraparound porch and direct raft launch (South Fork)
A wooden dining table with chairs, a chandelier, a ceiling fan, and a view of a snowy landscape through large windows. - Rio Grande riverfront cabin with wraparound porch and direct raft launch (South Fork)
A spacious loft-style room with high ceilings, large windows, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs. - Rio Grande riverfront cabin with wraparound porch and direct raft launch (South Fork)
A cozy room with wooden walls, large windows, a leather sofa, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden coffee table. - Rio Grande riverfront cabin with wraparound porch and direct raft launch (South Fork)
A wooden cabin kitchen with a central island, white bar stools, and a view of the forest through the windows. - Rio Grande riverfront cabin with wraparound porch and direct raft launch (South Fork)
Relaxing riverfront cabin w/ river & mountain view, wraparound deck, and firepit provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Rio Grande riverfront cabin with wraparound porch and direct raft launch

  • Unwind beside the Rio Grande at this inviting riverfront cabin, where mountain views, seasonal wildflowers, and a spacious wraparound porch create a peaceful setting for a Colorado getaway. Designed for spending time together, this charming retreat offers a wonderful blend of rustic character, outdoor recreation, and relaxing spaces to enjoy with family and friends.

    The wraparound porch is a highlight of the home, providing plenty of room to sip your morning coffee, share conversations, and take in views of the surrounding mountains and nearby river. Follow the sound of the flowing water to the riverside firepit, where you can gather in the evening for stories and s'mores. For even more adventure, you can launch a raft or inner tubes directly from the property, or begin your river trip upstream and float back to the cabin.

    Inside, pale wood paneling gives the cabin a warm, welcoming feel. The open kitchen allows the conversation to continue while meals are being prepared, with a breakfast bar and dining area offering comfortable places to gather. The nearby family room provides another inviting spot to relax after a day on the water or exploring the mountains. A private washer and dryer make it easy to freshen up clothing after outdoor adventures, while the loft-style bedroom features two twin beds, making it a fun sleeping space for younger guests.

    The cabin's location offers a peaceful neighborhood setting while keeping you close to the area's outdoor attractions. South Fork is just under nine miles away, and the historic town of Creede is less than 15 miles from the property. Rio Grande National Forest, with its expansive landscapes and year-round recreational opportunities, is approximately five and a half miles away. Guests interested in guided adventures and winter recreation can visit Mountain Skillz, just over seven miles from the cabin, for local tours and snowmobiling instruction.

    Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate access to the Rio Grande's Gold Medal trout waters, while the surrounding area offers opportunities to explore the outdoors in every season. Whether you're planning a river adventure, a fishing getaway, or a relaxing escape with loved ones, this riverside cabin offers a memorable place to enjoy the natural beauty of southern Colorado.

    Things to know:
    Free WiFi and cable
    Full kitchen
    There is parking for an ATV trailer at the cabin, in addition to cars.
    Please note that the pellet stove shown in the photos is not available for use.

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About the area

Located in South Fork, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and Creede Historic Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rio Grande Club and Wolf Creek Ski Area. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our South Fork travel guide
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South Fork, CO

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by green hills.
    Rio Grande National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with green trees in the foreground and rocky cliffs in the background.
    Coller State Wildlife Area
    1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • A snow-covered ski resort with a chairlift, buildings, and a mountain backdrop.
    Wolf Creek Ski Area
    41 min drive - 31.8 miles
  • Wolf Creek Anglers
    9 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Rio Grande Club
    10 min drive - 9.4 miles

Restaurants

  • 149 Eatery
    8 min drive
  • Blue Creek Lodge and restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Ponderosa Pub
    8 min drive
  • Big River Grille
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing riverfront cabin w/ river & mountain view, wraparound deck, and firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxing riverfront cabin w/ river & mountain view, wraparound deck, and firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing riverfront cabin w/ river & mountain view, wraparound deck, and firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing riverfront cabin w/ river & mountain view, wraparound deck, and firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing riverfront cabin w/ river & mountain view, wraparound deck, and firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Rio Grande National Forest and Rio Grande. Coller State Wildlife Area and Palisade Campground Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Rio Grande riverfront cabin with wraparound porch and direct raft launch Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Absolutely beautiful location!

Loved the river-front location and the house was very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Views

Enjoyed the mountain and river views.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great river views and lots of comfort

Sitting on the porch watching the river flow was very serene and peaceful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming cabin

We have been to this specific cabin several times because it’s a charming homey cabin. It’s such a great location with great natural beauty all around! We 100% recommend it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peace on the River

The back porch is medicinal during coffee in the morning and wine in the late afternoon. Perfect location to the best restaurants and shopping. We always enjoy our time there ❤️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation place

The location was great. Quiet neighborhood, right on the river. Slept with the windows open and could hear the river, very relaxing. Two bathrooms were awesome with two teenage boys. The loft was a great place for the boys to hangout. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay right on the Rio Grande!

Loved sitting outside on the back porch watching all the wildlife. Can fish right from the bank! Very comfortable home and equipped nicely.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riverside Retreat

Beautiful river views. Easy check-in. Our family owns a cabin down the road, so the location was perfect for our family reunion. Comfortable beds and the home is well equipped. This is my happy place, watching the river go by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Little slice of Heaven

This was our third visit to South Fork, and each time we stayed at the Riverside Retreat. The kitchen is fully stocked with every cooking utensil, dish, cup, or kitchen gadget needed to prepare every meal of the day. My kids just love sleeping in the loft upstairs. The nighttime view of the moon is spectacular. The master bedroom is big, and the blankets are warm. When at the cabin, it feels as though we are being hugged by trees. Every window is a beautiful view of the stunning environment. It is genuinely a little slice of Heaven on Earth. We will return for our fourth visit soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This was a great property with lots of fun things to do. The property was comfortable and accomo...

Location even though it was far from towns, it was perfect for us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cabin by the river

The porches, the birds and it was right on the river not to mention the weather was THE BEST!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house in a gorgeous location

Beautiful house. Very comfortable. Convenient to both Creede and South fork. Sitting out on the porch watching the Rio Grande flow by was the best start to any day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love this place!

This was our 2nd year staying a your lovely home! The setting was perfect! So relaxing. Love the hummingbirds! They are so entertaining. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing! This is quite possibly the best VRBO we've ever stayed in.The cabin was spotless, comfortable, and had plenty of room for our family of six. It felt welcoming from the moment we walked in, but the real highlight of this property is the porch and riverfront setting. The panoramic views of the peaceful river are simply breathtaking. We spent hours relaxing on the porch, listening to the water, and enjoying the tranquility. Being able to walk right down into the river made the experience even more special.The location was perfect—close enough to both South Fork and Creede to easily explore the area, yet secluded enough to feel like a true mountain retreat. There was plenty of parking, and the check-in and check-out process was simple with clear, easy-to-follow instructions.If you're looking for a peaceful getaway with incredible views and a beautiful riverfront setting, this is the place. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fishing and more

This was a great house. Our whole family enjoyed the location and the property. The dishwasher wasn't working and the dish soap provided was not good. Everything else was PERFECT. We would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Christy Black the representative for VACASA in the South Fork area is incredible. She is quick to respond to phone calls and texts. Very knowledgeable, kind, professional, great lady.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing home in a perfect setting

This was our third stay at the Riverside Retreat and it just keeps getting better. The house was exceptionally clean and the flooring in both bathrooms and the laundry room has been updated as well as the master shower and bathroom. If you are looking for peace and quiet in a beautiful scenic setting this is the perfect place for you. Wether you are sitting on the large porch watching the Rio Grande flow just feet from the porch or enjoying a fire and s’mores by the river you will feel your everyday worries just floating away! The house is just minutes from South Fork on one side and Creed on the other. There are tons of hiking, biking and off road trails easily accessible all around. We absolutely love the Riverside Retreat and will be back as often as possible.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Not good

The house was OK. The view is good, but the house needs some TLC. The shutters would not work right. The trash situation was a mess and there was pet hair on many things in there. It could’ve been kept up a little bit better I wouldn’t stay there again
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful Place

This a beautiful place to stay. We enjoyed the view. The only downside is that the rental stated we were not able to use the stove, so we had to cook outside.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Unclean property & particular owners

The dishes in the kitchen were caked with prior food stuck to them (and a single wash wouldn’t remove it all). The old dishwasher was still full of dishes when we arrived and multiple surfaces in the cabin were dirty and in need of a clean. Also, the owner has some very particular “suggestions” on when you use the dishwasher and washer/dryer which means they want you to use them them during off peak hours only, which is 10-2 daily. They also have very strict guidance on how to heat the cabin (though we didn’t have to mess with that given the weather when we visited). They also ask you to water the lawn, which is also in need of a major mowing. The location was amazing but given all of these negatives, we won’t be booking here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location, but needs work!

First, the good points: -The location along the river is fantastic, and the view toward the rocks is stunning. -The house design is very nice, and this location has the potential to be a wonderful place to stay. The bad points (the property needs some work and TLC): -I wiped some water up from the kitchen floor and my paper towel came up very dirty, so I wonder when the floor was last cleaned. -The carpet could use replacing. -The shower doors in the master bath allowed copious water to leak onto the floor, no matter how we positioned the sliding doors. -The door screens are bent and left gaps for flies to get in. -The cookware needs to be replaced. -The porch furniture is not very comfortable. -Our stay started on a Sunday, and we were away from the house Monday (the day prior to garbage day). When we returned Monday evening, someone had moved our can out to the road, and they had filled it to overflowing with other peoples’ garbage. We were barely able to put our single bag of garbage in for the next day’s pickup. -After that pickup, as instructed, we put our garbage (in bags) in the can. The instructions about storing garbage recommend a lockable container or storing the garbage can indoors. Neither recommendation was an option for us since the garbage can was not lockable and the garage that the can set outside of was locked (we had no key). Our last night there (Saturday), something (we assume a bear) knocked over the can and spread garbage everywhere. Luckily, it only happened on our last night and we didn’t have to clean up every day. We suggest guests be allowed to put the can in the garage until the morning of garbage pickup.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Cabin with Great Views

We love the sound of the river, views of the mountains, wonderful cabin and wildlife everywhere. Located between Southfork and Creede, the cabin is in a great location to cover the area between Pagosa Springs and Lake City. The "big" city of Alamosa is only a 45 minute drive away. "Scenic" is a constant description of your experience as you traverse to and from the cabin. Fishing, rafting, hiking, shopping, biking, 4 x 4, and etc. right outside. We brought heavy duty inflatable rafts with us, dropped in upstream and floated back right to the rear of the cabin. You can also rent rafts and canoes or go rafting with a guide. You won't be disappointed staying here!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Location great...property okay

Location on the river was amazing. Good for the hikes we wanted to do and then sitting on the deck reading and listening to the river. Had to wash cooking items taken out of cupboard before using (previous visitors mentioned having to clean too), no soap in showers (did not have cell reception at house so emailed Vacasa representative and no response), no Kleenex, information for the house and area located in binder were either missing or outdated. For the price (fees on VRBO are ridiculous) I expected more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to vacation

Enjoyed our second visit to this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022