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West Elk Wilderness Lodge

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Game room
Game room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12269.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gunnison, CO
  • Dillon Pinnacles
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Western State Colorado University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Jorgensen Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

West Elk Wilderness Lodge

Hello! Welcome to the West Elk Wilderness Lodge.
When we think of home, we think of a place of love, laughter, and good times. These walls hold a lot of special memories for us, unwinding after a day of adventures around Gunnison.
For many decades now, many fond memories have been had with our family hunting and exploring in the nearby West Elk Wilderness, so this was a fitting name for the Lodge.
Located on the west edge of town near the Gunnison River on a 1.5-acre lot, we often have deer and fox on the property and every once in a while, a black bear. They are a delight to watch and the sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous as well. The Lodge offers the feeling of being out of town while having all of the amenities and comforts of being in town.
We are honored to open our doors to have you share in all that joy, and help you make some memories here of your own.
So, when you come in, kick off your shoes and enjoy the wonderful heated floors throughout the home. On the main floor is the first bedroom featuring a queen bed, bunk beds and also a desk area, a bathroom with a steam shower, a living and entertaining space with a pool table and piano, a kitchen and dining area, a laundry room and a morning coffee room. Upstairs you will find another family room with futon bed and game area, the master suite with a king bed, walk-in closet and bathroom with shower, and two more bedrooms with queen beds and a family-friendly bathroom with double sinks and a shower/tub combo.
This is the perfect home for your family and friends!

Sorry no long-term rentals (stays beyond 28 days), as we still like to come and enjoy the lodge ourselves. There is a long-term tenant above the detached garage. There are outside security cameras. NO PETS! This home is allergy-free with carpet throughout! Please do not rent if you need to bring your dog

Property manager

Jenny Lain
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Contact Manager to Inquire
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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
Note from host: Contact Manager to Inquire
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
Property Registration Number 23-701

About the area

Gunnison

Gunnison is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rio Grande National Forest and Dillon Pinnacles, while Smith Opera House and Gunnison Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights.
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Gunnison, CO

What's nearby

  • Smith Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dillon Pinnacles - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Curecanti Creek - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Western State Colorado University - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jorgensen Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Love's Country Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Power Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mochas Drive Thru Coffeehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza & Pasta - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Elk Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Elk Wilderness Lodge located?

Situated in Gunnison, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Smith Opera House, Dillon Pinnacles and Curecanti Creek. Rim Rock Trail and Oak Flat Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

antonio l.

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

Annual ice fishing trip

The host was more than helpful with questions or concerns that we had, the property was exactly as advertised. Will definitely be booking with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

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

Elk lodge November 2024

Nice stay. Perfect for our hunting trip
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aspen S.

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

My family had thanksgiving here and it was wonderful!

The kitchen was stocked with everything we could possibly need! We got about 2-3 feet of snow during our stay and the just was extremely responsive with getting a crew to plow us out! We loved the place and made so many memories:)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie C.

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

Great location

This home is in a great location is very spacious. It was just our family, but two families could easily stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Elk Hunting Base Camp

This property was excellent for our needs. The house was stocked with everything to make our stay cozy and comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and a convenient distance to town. It was just what we were hoping for.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

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

Gunnison House

What a fantastic house!!! Beautiful home, quiet neighborhood, spacious house with plenty of room for the kids and adults to spread out. The kitchen had all we could need- griddle, crockpot and much more. The kitchen table was huge and fit our family of 10 comfortably around it! We only have two complaints: one of the beds was very uncomfortable, the springs were poking through. Second was the muddy driveway which made it a mess to load and unload our crew daily. Aside from those two issues, we loved the house!! We had deer come through the backyard as well as a fox! What a treat to see the beauty of nature right out the back windows! The neighbor is also very sweet and welcomed our families. We will definitely rent this beautiful home on our next Gunnison trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

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

Gunnisons finest

Weve stayed here before. We love this log cabin quaint atmosphere. Our family always has such a great time with good memories. The home is clean and the kitchen is big for a large family. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique M.

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

What a lovely home!

Our family traveled into Gunnison for a family wedding. West Elk was the perfect house to host our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Great experience

I brought my volleyball team for a sports camp, and it was a great experience. We enjoyed our time at the house, and it was everything we needed and more. Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Nice cabin in a small city

This was a nice and cozy cabin right on the edge of Gunnison. There was plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed playing some pool and hanging out in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ida V.

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

Family wedding in Gunnison

The house was clean and well stocked. The kitchen has everything you would need. There are multiple spaces inside and out for everyone the gather. If we had another family event in Gunnison, we would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lee A.

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

Ice Fishing trip

Absoulutely amazing place! We really did wish the property allowed for us to bring out pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren M.

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

annual fish trip

very positive. grill needed to be cleaned up prior to use. lots of grease buildup which we burned off. otherwise great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Beautiful home, lots of wildlife

I’d stay again and again! Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Cute cabin

The property manager is very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Great house for family

We had a great time. The house was perfect. Property manager was very responsive when we checked in and found a small but manageable issue on check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lodge

Home was nice and roomy.. Only complaint would be the drive way was very muddy and walks were not shoveled upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

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

Very Nice House

Not one complaint. Very beautiful and as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

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

Family Time

We had a wonderful time with family. We enjoyed our visit with our child at Western Colorado University. The weather was beautiful. Our evenings were spent around the fire pit enjoying the stars and great family stories. The home felt like our home for a short period of time. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

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

Warm, Cozy & Clean - Perfect for Families

My family has stayed at many VRBO and other vacation properties from Oregon to Michigan, Montana to Texas and Arizona. This beautiful property is one of our top five favorites and the only one we have stayed at twice. The layout is perfect for family gatherings with space to spread out, play games, watch TV, play pool or sit on the back patio with a warm fire. Comfortable beds and luxurious toiletries in the bathes and showers were a nice upgrade from our previous stay. I highly recommend this jewel in the Colorado mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff H.

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

It was very clean and great

Overall it was a very good stay Could improve the time the sprinkler goes off . Couldn’t sit outside at times cause sprinkler was going off .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEANETTE M.

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

Rustic and relaxing retreat

This was a clean and spacious home for our annual girls trip. Plenty of room for all 9 adults. Great rustic feel. Good location in town. Short walk around the corner to the Gunnison river. Thirty minute commute to Crested Butte, close to Blue Mesa. Our only suggestion is back deck had a few wood boards needing replacement, which was fine for our adult group, but could be a tripping hazard for older adults or kiddos. Overall great experience at this home. We'd stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Great place!!

The house is huge with lots of space to hang out. Fire pit was nice in the evenings. Lots of parking for a trailer and pickups if needed. The only negative feedback if you even call it that would be we got locked in the bathroom because the door knob was broke. There weren't enough trash bags in the kitchen to get us past the 2nd day. It may also be good to note in the ad that there is no air conditioning in the house. We survived because the nights were nice out. Overall awesome place to stay. We.loved it! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jack D.

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

The house was lovely and we would stay there again.

Beautiful home, well equipped kitchen, lots of pretty sheets, pillows, and towels, you can tell the owners love their home❤️ It’s also a great location right in town which worked well for our family. However, 48 hours prior to arrival, we were informed the central heating system was inoperable. The property managers provided several space heaters which were sufficient for the mild temperatures we experienced while there (50’s-60’s during the day, 19-21 in the mornings so a little cool). Additionally, they allowed us to use the wood burning stove which is not allowed for rentals, but informed us we would be responsible for providing the wood. The repairman did not come for 6 days and then informed us it would be another week before he could get the correct parts so no central heat our entire stay. A couple of mouse traps would have been handy to handle the field mice who decided to visit. That’s no big deal for us, it happens, and it is in the woods! The only other issue we experienced was that the ice maker did not seem to be operating at the normal rate for our group of 9. All this being said we would definitely stay in this lovely home again and look forward to it!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Warren K.

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

SURPRISE!

If you like surprises this place is for you! Your first surprise will be the email you receive 2 days before your check-in informing you of the long term tenant that lives on property above the garage. This will not only limit your parking, but access to the driveway as well. Our second surprise was being greeted by said tenant moments after our arrival informing us that we were parked incorrectly. We had not yet removed our bags from our vehicle. Off to a great start! We were greeted with our next surprise when we tried to take showers that night as we learned that the water heater had been shut off. Not turned down, but set to off. Finally, we were surprised to find out that the outdoor security cameras, so casually mentioned in the listing, are pointed at the outdoor deck and fire pit area and are absolutely active as they will tun on to watch your every move. Not that we are hiding anything, but I do like my privacy. The house itself is nice and roomy, and yes a well stocked kitchen. The toilet paper is abysmal which probably wouldn't have bothered me except for the other issues we faced. At $400+ a night, there are better options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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