Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main

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Entire home

Wake up from a great night's sleep with complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa.

Fully stocked kitchen for meals with family and friends.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6121.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Buena Vista, CO

Arkansas River
2 min walk
Buena Vista River Park
3 min walk
Buena Vista Heritage Museum
11 min walk
Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

This home is right in the heart of the South Main District. You will be mere steps from the river access and with miles of hiking and mountain biking trails right out the front door. Walk over to the best restaurants, breweries, and shops that Buena Vista has to offer. Feel like staying in and relaxing? Start your day off with a cup of coffee or tea on us, stream your favorite shows with our incredibly fast Wi-Fi, play some board games, or cook up a delicious meal in our fully stocked kitchen. STR-212

***We are one of the few places in the valley with central air conditioning for those hot summer days!***

Just a short walk to:
- Coffee and gelato shop
- Bike rentals
- Eddyline Restaurant/Brewery
- Surf Hotel and Restaurant
- Arkansas River Walk
- Bouldering playground
- Electric vehicle charging station

1 - 2 miles:
- Historic Downtown Buena Vista
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
- Soccer fields

5 - 10 miles:
- climbing areas
- Mt Princeton Hot Springs
- Jeep rentals
- White water rafting

Less than 1 hour:
- Monarch Mountain for skiing
- Salida Hot Springs
- St. Elmo Ghost Town
- Continental Divide

Property manager

Amanda Glazier

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children's toys, books, pack n play available.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. St. Elmo and Hancock Ghost Town are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cottonwood Hot Springs and Lynch Creek Trailhead. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

Arkansas River - 2 min walk
Buena Vista River Park - 3 min walk
Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 11 min walk
Love Meadow - 6 min drive
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
‪Brown Dog Coffee - ‬2 min drive
‪Jan's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Crave - ‬15 min walk
‪Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main located?

Located in the heart of Buena Vista, this holiday home is steps away from Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Buena Vista River Park and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rev M.

5 Sept 2024

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

Buena Vista property

We enjoyed the property, well equipped and great location. However almost every other house in the area had a porch. Buena Vista in summer is a place to spend as much time as possible outdoors. There was no front porch in the pictures and because of that, we assumed there would probably be one on the back of the house. Sorry. That was our only disappointment.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica k.

2 Aug 2024

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

Great spot in BV

Cute townhouse, close to town and river. Just as listed!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

25 July 2024

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

Wedding Celebration

This was a great place to stay for our family wedding! The proximity to the Surf Hotel and the little town was perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

22 July 2024

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

Awesome Property--Again!

It was so nice to be here again. Shane and Amanda are great hosts, and willing to jump in and help with even the oddest requests (eg., how to solve for an Amazon delivery that got caught up at the local post office). We've stayed here before, and we'll stay here again. Awesome property!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Houston, TX

3 Jan 2024

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

Holiday stay & ski

We love South Main BV, and this property delivered another memorable family vacation. Will definitely stay here again if available.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

26 Sept 2023

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

Clean and very nice

This was a terrific place to stay. It was incredibly clean. The only suggested adjustment...it's pretty normal to not have AC at the higher elevations in CO. But if you're not going to have AC, please at least place screens on the windows so that at night the cool air can circulate through the house without bugs. Some nights it was a bit like camping given the bugs. Honestly, though, that is the only non positive comment, as the home was so clean, new, beautiful, well-stocked, everything worked, and it was incredibly convenient. We would stay here again, and we likely will. We'll be a lot happier with window screens! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 July 2023

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

Great stay!

Perfect location for our stay in Buena Vista. A nice cozy, well appointed townhome. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

30 June 2023

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

Great summer vacation stay.

Great property in a great location. Host was very responsive. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

21 June 2023

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

Lovely Place on the River Walk

We enjoyed our stay in BV! The location was super walkable and we enjoyed doing the river loop hike and fly fishing on the river. The townhouse had everything we needed and we very much appreciated the game closet!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

8 May 2023

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

Weekend in Buena Vista

The unit was very nice, clean, no issues with anything and extremely well located! We would recommend as a choice to anyone traveling to the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

8 Apr 2023

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

Spring Break Stay

Our stay was excellent! Perfect for families traveling with young kids as theirs a high chair, pack and play and toys. Location is fantastic as were the beds and touches in the bathroom. Very clean!! Overall 5 stars, however it is in fact not 3 bedrooms as listed. This was in part our fault as we filtered listings by 3 bedrooms (the house shows up as it is listed this way) and did not look at the pictures close enough. The “third bedroom” is actually a pull out in the living room. So for accuracy’s sake it has two bedrooms, four beds. This was unfortunate for us since two family members had to end up staying somewhere else since they needed an actual bedroom. The stay was so wonderful and because it was partly an overlook on our ends, we still give it 5 stars! Will not work for people needing 3 bedrooms, but does work if all you need is an extra bed.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen B.

24 Mar 2023

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

LOVE the Riverhouse Retreat!!

This home has everything you could ever need. My teenagers played chess and checkers, my husband went fly fishing and we were right next door to a great food at the Eddy line brewery. We walked to the surf hotel and listen to live music as well as walked down East Main to the shops and restaurants. We loved our time there and I would highly recommend this beautiful place. Gwen Brown

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

6 Mar 2023

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

LOVE BV!

Great stay at this South Main property. Clean, quiet, and comfortable place next to the Arkansas river, dining options, and great access to Colorado's playground.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F., Denver, United States

26 Feb 2023

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

Lovely stay at the perfect location

We stayed at the Riverhouse Retreat for a quick getaway weekend. The house is beautifully and well appointed. Our family was super comfortable and it was so helpful that the unit was child friendly and had a high chair, baby gate etc. It was super easy to walk to everything BV has to offer. We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana K.

3 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful home right in Buena Vista!

We had a great stay at Amanda’s place! The home was so clean, spacious, and had all of the kitchen supplies we could ever want. It’s walkabale to Main St and a great spot to explore. Had an awesome time and would definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

30 Dec 2022

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

Great House for a Winter Getaway

This house was a great home base for our recent winter holiday trip. Skiing at Monarch in the morning, soaking in several different hot springs in the afternoon, then great food and drinks in the evening. The house is well-built and laid out conveniently for a family with children. The adults can hang out late downstairs without any risk of waking the kids. And it even came stocked with tons of games and toys! The hosts answered our few questions promptly. The kitchen is well stocked with quality items. We’ll be booking again in the summer to explore the area more.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett B.

29 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful home

Everything was great and the location was perfect. Our family really enjoyed staying here!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Glazier

We are Shane and Amanda Glazier. Shane and his family have been visiting this area of the mountains since he was born! Now, we are carrying on the tradition with our kids.

We enjoy everything from hiking, mountain biking, surfing the river, and climbing to relaxing at Mount Princeton Hot Springs, feeding the chipmunks at St. Elmo and feeding the trout at the Chalk Cliff Fish Hatchery.

We adore Buena Vista and can't wait to hear about your adventures in this quaint, unique mountain town.

Thanks so much for choosing us and we hope to welcome you back soon!