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Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande

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Interior
Dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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South Fork, CO
  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wolf Creek Anglers
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rio Grande Club
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande

Happy Place Cabin

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Happy Place Cabin. This secluded and rustic house will charm every lucky guest as soon as they step inside! Great for families, this two-story log cabin offers that much-needed rustic charm that will surely help you leave all of your worries behind. Consisting of a main bedroom and two bedrooms, the open floor plan will be great for gatherings as it combines the kitchen, living room, and dining area together–no one will ever feel left out here! If you visit during cold months, the gas fireplace will keep everyone warm in the blink of an eye. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances needed to surprise your group with tasty and warm meals. Wind down in the large and snuggly sofa and watch your favorite TV shows, or challenge your group to any of the board games available–boredom doesn't stand a chance here! If you'd like more of solo time, you can grab any book you like and head over to the patio to read. Plus, there is an extended driveway that is perfect for accommodating multiple vehicles or trailers with ATVs, snowmobiles, or other toys you may want to bring along!

What's nearby:
Happy Place Cabin is located on a quiet, private street with walking access to Río Grande river where you can try your hand at rafting, tubing, kayaking, and fishing! Downtown South Fork is less than two miles away where you can find a great variety of restaurants and stores. The popular Wolf Creek Ski Area is 25 miles away–skiers and snowboarders should totally take advantage of the proximity! Plus, the home backs up to the National Forest and the lot is perfect for sledding in the winter.

Things to know:
Full kitchen
Free WiFi
Dog-friendly for a small, nightly fee!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Colorado
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Dogs only. Max of 4.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

South Fork

Located in Rio Vista Estates, a neighbourhood in South Fork, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 Rio Grande National Forest and Coller State Wildlife Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Fork, CO

What's nearby

  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Wolf Creek Anglers - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Rio Grande Club - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Coller State Wildlife Area - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Wolf Creek Ski Area - 29 min drive - 32.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Pizza & Taproom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Firehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Timbers Resort & Coffee Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Rivers BBQ - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande located?

Located in Rio Vista Estates, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rio Grande and Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Rio Grande National Forest and Rio Grande Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Our stay

We went to meet and ski. The house was great and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady B.

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

Homie cabin with a few querks.

I really enjoyed the simplicity and homie nature of this cabin! 2 showers, laundrey, TV, and most cooking utensils available. We had no problems with any amenities. My dallas native friends also enjoyed all of the Texas and Dallas Cowboys memorabilia. Only thing i can think of to improve was that the lighting in the living area was difficult to figure out, and several light switches had to be found to make enough light for activities. Unbeatable for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta O.

Great vacation spot

The cabin is close to fun things to do, see and eat and it was really nice accomodations
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10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Perfect getaway spot!

We absolutely loved our stay! The cabin is at the foot of the mountain and just so peaceful. We always feel at home when we stay here. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town 7/2-7/6 for work. Our whole family worked a concession stand in creede and we were so thankful to have a great place to rest in our off time. The happy place cabin was so nice and clean and well stocked. It was in a great location right next to rail bikes and had four bikes to ride around the land. It was so beautiful. We used the grill to cookout the last night we were there and it worked great. Plenty of laundry pods were left to wash a few loads, dish soap, hand soap and lots of dishes. Outside was a very handy fire pit with firewood. We left some mosquito spray for the next tenants because they will get cha lol. We had a great experience and hope to return next year as we are around every summer for this event! Thanks Happly place cabin! We appreciate that you welcomed us with all the necessary items for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bambi P.

Perfect for our family of six

Our experience at The Happy Place Cabin was perfect for our family of six (plus our dog). The kids loved having the lofts to retreat to at the end of the day. The kitchen and its set up were great. I loved having a second table in the living area. We used it as our game table. The property is well maintained. My kids had never been to Colorado. They are ready to return and have requested to stay in the same cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Clean cabin with great layout and bonus features

This clean cabin had everything I could dream of and more. It was well-organized. Little signs everywhere showed how to use the washer and dryer, TV, lights, and more. The kitchen was loaded with handy items: crock pots, toasters, waffle maker, and plenty of cookware and utensils. Basic supplies included salt and pepper, spices, ice, cooking oil, paper towels, dish and laundry soap, and hygiene items. It felt like the owner was very thoughtful about guests' needs. The ground floor bedroom and two lofts worked well for my family. Just be sure to let people with bad knees or poor balance stay on the ground floor as the loft stairs are steep. The location at the end of the subdivision made our stay feel private, yet it was close enough to Creede, Wolf Creek Pass, and the San Luis Valley to be the perfect base camp for our adventures. Thank you for a great family reunion!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

AWESOME

Everything was perfect. Everything needed was available. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice location….subpar house

Nice, quiet location next to the river, however, the house could use some updates. Not at all baby friendly with many hazardous outlets and rigged electrical. Lofts are physically difficult to climb to if you’re older and have nobility issues. There was also a very strong smell of lacquer/polyurethane which took a day or two to dissipate after keeping the house open and ventilated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Peaceful and relaxing!

We had such a great time at the cabin! This was our second time to stay here. It had everything we needed. The surroundings are so beautiful and peaceful. We highly recommend staying here!
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8/10 Good

Olivia V.

Ski trip

We loved the space, and the fact that we had room to unwind after skiing all day. The house was comfortable and the heat sources were great. The kids enjoyed playing with the sleds and watching the deer each day. We cooked meals and had breakfast before leaving to ski. The kids also loved the games that were furnished in the home. This home is comfortable and clean and great for two families. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay at Happy cabin. The only issue we had was dealing with the microwave. It kept tripping the breaker, so we just decided to heat milk and water for hot cocoa on the stove. We were able to warm things in the oven and get around the not being able to use the microwave. My only other recommendation is to bring paper goods, so you’re not washing a lot of dishes. There is not a dishwasher and for us it was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice

Loved the outside yard. Since there is such little grass, we REALLY appreciated the nice grass yard. Outdoor area was very neat and tidy and perfect for us and the dogs. Very roomy in the house. Made us feel comfortable and not cramped at all. Lots of hand soap at the sinks but only had one very tiny soap to share for both showers for 5 days. Kind of strange. I would say that had to be the housekeeping staff that did not make sure everything was stocked appropriately. Very friendly and quiet neighborhood. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice area! Loved the views

Great area, lots of wildlife. Cabin needs repairs and appliances need updating. Stair rails were unsafe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Super cabin for winter

We always enjoy staying here when we ski at Wolf Creek. The kitchen is well stocked with equipment and the cabin is very clean. We especially appreciate the use of the washer and dryer. The only drawback is that the lofts get very hot from the furnace on the ground floor. We have to use the box fans upstairs for the kids, which we are grateful to have provided in this property. The beds on the front loft could use a mattress upgrade, but all in all it is a very comfortable cabin! The hosts left easily followed instructions for all the features, including Wi-Fi and TV. We will be returning for our next ski trip. Thank you to our property owners and hosts! ☺️
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8/10 Good

James M.

Happy place

Location cabin style
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Shawn M.

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

Colorado off road trip

Great communication with property manager. Rustic cabin with beautiful views. Master bedroom dark, could have used an overhead light
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

CAROL D.

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

Great cabin

This is a great cabin off the busy roads. It has one bedroom & two bathrooms downstairs. Then 2 lofts with several beds. The kitchen is well stocked & plenty of towels & extra bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Eli G.

Perfect getaway home

Great home and area to getaway! Mountain view from the cabin and river view a few steps away. Had everything we need for our family, including dogs.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M., Tulsa, OK

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

Men's ski trip

Our group of 9 guys (late 20s/early 30s) stayed at the lodge while skiing Wolf Creek a short 25 mins away. We cooked our meals 3/4 nights at the cabin with the existing kitchen equipment. The cabin comfortably sleeps 7 men but the couch can be used as another sleeping area and we brought a queen sized blowup mattress that fit in the master bedroom. Overall great stay and the price was great for the area during peak ski season.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

jason d.

Definitely a happy place!

The cabin has plants of room for everyone to stretch out- short drive to town and right off the rio grande

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

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

Lovely location, cozy cabin

Great location. Beautiful area, the deer came down in the evening which was fantastic. Communication was a little difficult. I guess this is run by company, and they didn't want to communicate via the messaging system, and then they were very unclear about whether or not I needed to bring wood for the gas fireplace. FYI the gas fireplace does not require wood, and wood is not provided for the outdoor fire pit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

deanna b.

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

Great house. Cozy.

This house had every appliance and full equipped kitchen. Felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

We loved the Happy Cabin!

What a great stay we had! The cabin was perfect. Our kids loved it and I know we’ll be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Definitely a Happy Place!

My wife and I and our border collie absolutely loved this cabin. It was well supplied and in a very quiet neighborhood. Skiing at wolf creek was a short 25-30 minute drive. The 2 gas fireplaces kept the cabin cozy warm when it was in the single digits outside. We can’t wait to come back to stay and enjoy the powder snow and all the outdoor recreation the area has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy and John M.

Perfect cabin getaway

Loved our stay at Happy Place Cabin. Had everything we needed for a relaxing week. Beautiful view, great hiking and fishing right there. Can’t wait to go back!

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