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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

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Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Buena Vista, CO

Buena Vista River Park20 min walk
Cottonwood Hot Springs10 min drive
Arkansas River23 min drive
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)93 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The cabin is both historical and updated while retaining its charm. The kitchen was really well stocked and had everythi...

Lisa S.

Feb 19, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The Cabin on San Juan STR21-012

Live Colorado the way it was meant to be! Built in the 1920s, the first level of this spacious home retains the charm of cabin living at the time, with original log-and-chink walls, wood-beamed ceilings, two hand-built stone fireplaces and a clawfoot tub.

Two decks are lulled by swaying cottonwoods, yet this property is convenient to all that makes Buena Vista a great place to live! An easy walk to downtown, this home is fun for sets of couples, extended families and groups.

With a large, unfenced yard, this home has a back deck perfect for socializing and grilling. Inside, 2,200 square feet of living space lets everyone in your group relax and enjoy. The property is on the west side of town in an older neighborhood where locals walk their pets and enjoy the quiet surroundings. The bedrooms are cozy and rustic, yet the kitchen is modern and bright.

Three bedrooms and 2.5 baths sleep up to eight, with two queens, one full and a pull-out couch.

One full bath has double sinks and a stand-up shower, while a second bath downstairs has a clawfoot tub and shower, as well as a stacked washer/dryer. The upstairs bedroom has a half-bath and guests staying there must go downstairs to shower. The upstairs bedroom is very large, with vaulted ceilings, a seating area, and French doors leading to a second-story porch that offers a nice view to the west.

Please note that like many homes in the mountains, this one does not have air conditioning. There are plenty of screened windows as well as three ceiling fans. We provide WiFi and Roku TV.

This whole house and large yard is available for you to enjoy! Please note there is a small, one-bedroom cabin on the edge of the property that is also a vacation rental. None of the space is shared but please be sure to leave the tenant's parking space open.
STR-029

Property manager

Meslissa Trosclair

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please get prior approval before your pets arrive.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Buena Vista

This holiday home is located in Buena Vista. 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.

Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 12 min walk
Buena Vista River Park - 20 min walk
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 10 min drive
Cottonwood Lake - 17 min drive
Arkansas River - 23 min drive

Getting around

Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

‪Eddyline Restaurant & Brewery - ‬2 min drive
‪Sorelle Delicatessen - ‬5 min walk
‪Eddyline Brewery - ‬7 min walk
‪Brown Dog Coffee - ‬16 min walk
‪Subway - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cabin on San Juan STR21-012 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Cabin on San Juan STR21-012?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cabin on San Juan STR21-012?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cabin on San Juan STR21-012 located?

Situated in Buena Vista, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Buena Vista Heritage Museum, Buena Vista River Park and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Love Meadow and Arkansas River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

19 Feb 2024

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

Beautiful rustic cabin in town

The cabin is both historical and updated while retaining its charm. The kitchen was really well stocked and had everything that we needed for cooking meals during our long holiday weekend. The location is great, easy walking distance to the main part of town for restaurants and shopping. Really comfy beds and plenty of room to spread out and relax. We totally recommend this charming cabin!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

14 Jan 2024

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

Loved it

What a wonderful property! We really enjoyed our time here. A beautiful spot and the cabin was so clean and had a lot of small amenities. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina V.

16 Oct 2023

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

Cozy cabin

Great location, very comfortable and charming. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

11 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful log home.

We really enjoyed our stay. Such a beautiful log home.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diedra B.

5 Aug 2023

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

Great Cabin!

We felt right at home in this beautiful cabin, very close to Main Street.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda A.

5 June 2023

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

Wedding weekend

Nice historic home in a quiet neighborhood short walk to Main Street.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

21 Feb 2023

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

Good location. Nice house.

As advertised. Very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrry D.

11 Jan 2023

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

Hanging Items

Property is really nice and comfortable. If I may make a suggestion, on entry to the cabin back door it would be nice to have a coat and hat rack. Winter users really have no place to put these items. Not a must, just a suggestion. Regards, Terry

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronny H.

5 Sept 2022

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

Labor Day getaway

Great location. Nice quiet street! Really enjoyed coffee on the deck !

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen W.

22 July 2022

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

Nice clean log house.

Nice clean log house in a nice neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

18 July 2022

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

Very Relaxing

We truly enjoyed our stay, charming place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reed C.

16 July 2022

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

Great Property

Wonderful stay in CO

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

28 June 2022

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

Great town in the mountains

Great property for families. Plenty of room and kitchen space. The outdoor deck is large enough to enjoy time and is open to the kitchen area for easy access. This place had everything we needed for 6 adults and a baby. It would be great with kids, too, as the upstairs area is set up great for them to play and sleep. The property manager was easy to get a hold of and check-in/out was super easy!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melany M., Denver, CO

26 May 2022

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

Very nice house

We enjoyed our stay here very much - everything was very well appointed and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin and Lisa V., Thornton Colorado

23 Nov 2021

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

Cozy cabin

The cabin was in an excellent location for off roading, dinner in downtown and enjoying the hot springs. It was cozy for a November stay. Very clean and lots of room.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nic W.

7 Sept 2021

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

Weekend Cabin in BV

Good old style cabin for our family. Location was walkable to a park with a fun playground and fishing pond as well as walkable to downtown. Plenty of amenities and kitchen supplies to cook at home and a great deck for relaxing!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

abe c.

3 Aug 2021

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

Buena Vista Cabin

This was a wonderful historic place to stay. Plenty of room for two couples and a teenager to stay. Good communication and plenty of amenities. Walking distance to plenty of restaurants and the river. We would stay at this propagating!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

16 July 2021

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

Family 4th of July

Great property for our family gathering! Plenty of room for kids and adults. Location is ideal for enjoying a variety of activities.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

5 July 2021

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

Fort Flag on San Juan

Spacious, clean and well stocked with necessities. Fantastic location close to park and downtown Buena Vista. Outside deck is roomy and gas grill worked perfectly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Halene H.

26 Apr 2021

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

Family quick trip!

The cabin was very clean and accommodating! We enjoyed our stay there and definitely would recommend to other families. Loved the upstairs loft area

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

9 Apr 2021

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

Perfect Getaway

The cabin on San Juan is in a terrific location! A short walk into town. And easy drives to Salida and MT Princeton. The cabin itself is charming and very comfortable. The cabin had everything we needed! The host was always available and made sure we were enjoying our stay. I highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

21 Dec 2020

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

Great Amenities

Sometimes these properties don’t have everything you need to enjoy your stay, but this property had everything and more. The kitchen is fully equipped, the living room furniture was comfortable and sturdy. The fireplace was great and the house was quiet and roomy. We loved it and will go back for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

15 Oct 2020

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

Comfy Log Cabin

We were very pleased with our stay at The Cabin on San Juan. The cabin was well equipped, spacious and clean. The location was perfect for us in an established neighborhood within walking distance of many shops and the downtown area. We enjoyed the pretty park about a block east of the cabin. The combined historic and modern aspects of the property make it unique. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ted R.

30 Sept 2020

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

Great location walk to dinner

Very accommodating home. Good time watching the deer roam the area. Melissa was very helpful with anything we needed. Thanks Great community.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

23 Sept 2020

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

Cute and Cozy House!

We had a great time at this cute log house. An awesome upper room with big windows and sunlight! Great gathering spaces and such a friendly property manager. Super convenient and close to Main Street and great to be able to have our furry loved ones with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Meslissa Trosclair

Hello! I have lived in Colorado since my early 20s, with a short stint living and playing in Alaska. I love the outdoors and spend most of my free time on rivers and in the mountains close to my home in Buena Vista. I love to share this beautiful state with friends, and make new friends in the process! I am happy to answer questions you may have about your travels here ... please don't hesitate to ask. I travel frequently to climb and love long trips rafting and canyoneering in Utah. My bucket list is long and I would be pleased to help you cross items off yours. Happy travels!

Why they chose this property

This house was originally owned by Dr. James Green, one of the first rural doctors in Chaffee County, who traveled to area ranches to see patients, then opened an office in the house in what is now the dining room. He also opened the first clinic in Buena Vista on Oak Street.

A social man, Dr. Green called the place "Fort Flag," hence the sign on the front of the house, and frequently enjoyed time on the back deck with friends, according to a family member who still lives in town. Names of his friends who died in World War II are inscribed on the flag pole, where he used to fly a special flag.

The second story and kitchen were added in the 1990s. Dr. Green used the upstairs as an art studio. I live across town but purchased Fort Flag in 2014. I love the way the house feels and respect and honor its history. I imagine that when it was built, the cabin felt "rural," being a few blocks from historic downtown Buena Vista.

I especially admire the hand-built stone fireplaces, one of which contains petrified wood and sparky, unusual stones. The other is made of smooth river stones and I would love to know who picked these and placed them in each of their spots.

This house has a little history and a special feel. I am grateful to be able to share it with people who travel from all over to visit Buena Vista.

What makes this property unique

During the cooler months, it is fun to have a little fire in the old wood stove on the back deck. We provide plenty of wood and kindling so you can enjoy the night sky just that much longer.

Please note that there is a birds nest blocking the river-stone fireplace in the dining room. Until we can get a chimney sweep in to get rid of the uninvited guests, this fireplace cannot be used because the house will fill with smoke.