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Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs

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Large Ranch Style home - ideal for reunions, wedding guests, girls or guys trips
Large open living room & kitchen keeps your group together while preparing meals
Living room provides seating for those not food prepping
Formal dining table seats eight to ten for those special dinners
Full wall of windows provides beautiful mountain views while dining or relaxing

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Buena Vista River Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Arkansas River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bear Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Camo Room

1 Double Bed

Game Room

2 Double Futons and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Wolf Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs

Large Vintage Home with oodles of charm only a few blocks from the center of town, yet The Outpost provides great views of Mt. Princeton and a large fenced backyard with open prairie behind the home that delivers lots of wildlife sightings.

The strict house rules are: NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO EVENTS

ROOM FOR EVERYONE UNDER ONE ROOF:
Easily accessible year around, the 5 bedrooms at The Outpost furnish comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 14 people. NO PETS PLEASE.

VERY AFFORDABLE RATES:
The base rate listed per night is for the first 8 guests, with each additional guest only $25 per night. We have created this unique pricing scenario in order to equitably accommodate both large and small groups. We offer a 10% discount for stays 7 nights or longer. We do request a minimum 3 night stay; but if you are looking for just 2 nights, contact us. We may be able to make it work for you. Also if you have young children (2 and under) please contact us for additional discounts.

LAYOUT OF THE HOUSE:
The Outpost provides a king bed downstairs in the Wolf Room and a king bed upstairs in the Master. The Bear Room has a queen and a full-size bed. The Camo Room has a full-size bed. The Game Room - which is the 5th bedroom - sleeps up to six with a pair of full size futons and a queen size memory foam crash pad. There is also a new twin mattress in the Master closet for the little ones that wish to 'camp' indoors near their parents. A Pack-n-Play for the baby is provided in the Master bedroom closet and will fit in any room in the house.

LOTS OF ROOM TO ENTERTAIN:
The two living areas offer plenty of room for entertaining. Custom made Amish dining tables seat 14. The family room also has a large screen TV where you can stream with your own apps, and a Blu-ray player with lots of DVD's for your enjoyment.

MANY PLACES TO ROAM:
The house has two staircases which allow for endless games of chase and hide-n-seek. The large Game Room is equipped with two TV's with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gaming systems to accommodate the kid in all of us. With two full-size futons and a queen size crash pad, this is where you will find those late night gamers.

Enclosed sun room off the kitchen provides spectacular views of the mountains - even on a cold day! Morning coffee with the wildlife is a treat at any time of year on this patio. Fenced back yard is kid and pet friendly. An elevated deck in the back yard provides even greater views of Mt. Princeton and other peaks. There is a large outdoor playset with rock wall and lemonade stand for hours of outdoor fun for the kids as well as a tether ball game. We have recently installed regulation horseshoe pit in the backyard. We have a variety of bicycles - ranging from a tricycle for the little ones and bikes of various sizes for older kids and adults and a TWO bicycle-built for 2!. You will need to provide your own safety gear/helmets. Property Rental includes access to attached two car garage for your equipment and toys.

PEACE OF MIND:
Security cameras are installed on the outside corners of the house to provide our guests peace of mind during their stay. There is a fire escape ladder in the upstairs bedroom. The elevated deck on the back of the house also provides an easy escape down in case of fire.

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA:
Just a few blocks off Main Street, you can walk or ride your bike to McPhelemy Park and Columbine Park, EddyLine Brewery, and all the antique stores and shops. Less than 2 miles from The Surf Chateau and 5 miles from The Barn at Sunset Ranch - both great wedding venues. Also only a 10 minute drive to Cottonwood Hot Springs up Highway 306, where along the way you will find Comanche Drive-In Theater with a backdrop of 14,000 foot peaks. Just a 14 minute drive to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resorts with multiple swimming pools, water slides and spa treatments. Easy access to the Arkansas River for the country’s best whitewater rafting, kayaking and fishing. Mountain biking, ATV and jeep trails, zip lines and much more are readily available in the area.

There are 12 'Fourteeners' in Chaffee County to choose from, so hike till your heart’s content or the soles of your boots are worn-out! Skiing is available only 36 miles to Monarch Mountain Ski Resort to the south or less than 60 miles to Copper Mountain and Breckenridge Ski Resorts to the north.

RELAXING AFTER A DAY OF FUN:
To ensure that our guests have plenty of hot water after a day of adventure, we have installed two large tank-less water heaters. Long showers after a day of mountain play are no problem!

This old home is perfect for large family reunions or a great group of friends who want to enjoy the countless adventures the mountains provide yet want the convenience of being near town activities. No need to subject your vehicle to the dusty washboard roads you find with many other homes in the area. The grocery store, restaurants, coffee houses and the local craft brewery are only a couple of blocks away.

This large home provides space for everyone to gather, yet private areas to retreat, accommodating both outlaws and in-laws! It is walking/biking distance to everything in the city, yet an easy drive to all the adventures you could imagine. Located on a cul-de-sac street makes it a quiet, low traffic place to relax in the convenience of the city. All access roads are paved so leave the dusty dirt road traveling to your excursions! Enjoy all the summer fun the Arkansas River has to offer. And winter pleasure abounds - with multiple ski slopes less than 1 hour away.

With 2 'living areas' you have lots of space to gather. Sit quietly in the living room and read a book, while others are in the family room watching a movie. Or enjoy the views from the sun room while having that early morning coffee, or glass of wine at 'happy hour'. Send the kids upstairs to the game room while you prepare meals to enjoy in the dining room.

The Outpost is an excellent choice for all those visitors to the area who enjoy the mountain activities, but still want to be close to town. We hope to see you there!

Town of Buena Vista STR-021

Property manager

Frank & Suzan James
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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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
Game room and fenced yard are perfect for children
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Events

No events allowed
Any events must be pre-approved.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No exceptions. Thank you for your understanding.
We wish for you to enjoy yourself during your stay but please know we don't allow bad behavior/loud music that may disturb the peaceful neighborhood.
No smoking anywhere on the property. $250 per day fine and loss of damage deposit.
The person paying for the reservation must be staying at the home and must provide a working US cell phone number at time of booking.

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: Any events must be pre-approved.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Browns Canyon National Monument and St. Elmo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and San Isabel National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Arkansas River - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Love Meadow - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jan's Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crave - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Rambling Ranch House, In Town with MTN Views, Walk to Shopping/Dining/Pubs located?

This family-friendly Buena Vista holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Buena Vista Heritage Museum and Buena Vista River Park. Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
We loved our stay at the Outpost! The place was perfect for three families looking for a getaway. Some great toys for the kids on-site and lots of nooks to put a pack and play. The location is perfect! The house backs up to open space and a trail with beautiful views. And it’s only a half mile or so from downtown. We’re already thinking about coming back for the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family vacation!
This home is cozy, spacious, and kid friendly! The backyard is perfect for kids to play! We loved the new, huge dining room table!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for monarch ski and fun in Buena vista
Big house with huge dining room and kitchen…. Perfect for family meals and games
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Perfect for a big family, first floor bedroom and updated walk in shower perfect for the grandma of the bride. Can walk to town. Or stay in this home and used the playground.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nard N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Christmas vacation!
Dear Mr. & Mrs. JamesThank you so much for hosting us and for letting us check in early—it made our trip so much smoother! Your place was so well-stocked and welcoming. We really appreciated having everything we needed, from towels, soap, and dishes to cleaning supplies and even bikes to use. It’s clear you put a lot of thought into making your guests comfortable, and it didn’t go unnoticed.We had a wonderful stay and hope to visit again in the future. Thanks again for your generosity and hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
We came here for a rafting trip and had a fantastic time. The house was great with good, sharp knives and some nice pans to go with them for our cooking needs. The best part were the bikes, especially the tandem bikes, we had an absolute blast riding into town on them. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay in BV
Absolutely loved the house! Lots of space. Nice back yard. Close to everything in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S., The woodlands, texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very comfortable home with lots of room for our entire group. Excellent location close to Main Street and short drive to nearby hiking
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kae M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect extended family get-together
This is a lovely really big house with a homey feel, lots of rooms for spreading out and a long table for coming together. Ten of us enjoyed time together. The setting is quiet and near the foot of beautiful mountains. The tether ball and horseshoe games were the source of joy and laughter. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfy house.
The house was spacious and in a very convenient location. The kitchen had many dishes. The bathrooms are updated. The area was extremely quiet. It was a perfect place for our family to gather together for a wedding .weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip with the guys
Had a great time exploring BV and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scotty S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, wonderful town.
Perfect fit for a base to work and play out of.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding and reunion
Perfect location to all outings. Large home for comfortable visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family
We were in town for our son’s wedding. The house is clean and comfortable. The location is awesome and the hosts are amazing. We would stay here again. This is a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandkids dream house
This house has a terrific backyard with a swingset and beautiful view of the mtns. The house has plenty of room for family /friends to spread out but still be together! Downtown is only a few minutes away. Very close to the wedding venue where my son got married (the barn) as well as other fun local parks and places to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buena Vista wedding
Great stay at the outpost. Quiet neighborhood. Very spacious mountain home, huge dining area and room for everyone to have their own space. Even an upper deck to enjoy the views. Three beautifully updated bathrooms that we appreciated when everyone needed to get ready! Well stocked and welcoming. Suzan and Frank are great hosts. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for family gatherings
We liked that the house is close to town and all sorts of outdoor activities. The house has a great patio and upper deck for entertaining or just hanging out with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding in the Mountains
This is a beautiful property with amazing views of the mountains while nestled back in a quiet neighborhood. The close access to a walking path at the end of the street makes for an easy breathtaking viewed stroll in the cool mountain air. The property made us want to come back for more relaxation time in the Rockies. We will definitely look to rent the property again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking views
Had an awesome stay at this wonderful property. Beautiful views of the near by mountains and close enough to walk to the nice town of Buena Vista. Would recommend to anyone looking to spend time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family wedding!
This was a good great place for out family to stay for a family wedding! The house was roomy and it had everything we needed, and the main floor bedroom worked well for our 88-year-old mother. Would highly recommend anyone! Great location and a great community as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Nice cabin/ home in a quiet neighborhood. Well maintained and the description was accurate
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect for our Family
We had 8 teens/adults and 6 infants /young children in our group. We have stayed in many rentals all throughout Colorado and this has been our favorite yet! Lovely, comfy, and has everything you need. The playset out back and the bicycles were real hits with all the youngsters. You couldnt ask for a more helpful host. We hope to book again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BV paradise
Loved ever part of the property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Frank & Suzan James

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My husband and I are so glad you are considering our home as YOUR vacation rental. We have been coming to the Buena Vista area for decades. My husband camped up and down Cottonwood Pass as a youth with his family – back when tents didn’t have a floor!
In fact ---- my husband proposed to me on top of one of the mountains you can see from the back porch. Chaffee County – and especially Buena Vista – is a very special place for us. We love it and are confident you will come to love it too.
We live in North Texas because all of our children and grandchildren live there. We bought this home with the intention of living here fulltime someday but in the meantime we decided to share this beautiful part of the country with friends and with select people such as yourself. We try to visit Colorado as much as we can – alone and with all of our family.
We hope you enjoy this area of the country as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We were headed to our usual stomping grounds up Cottonwood Pass. We arrived early in 2018 and while killing time we notice an 'estate sale' sign. We love picking up unique items when we travel and often shop all the antique places. This time we bought the house! We had been looking for 10 years -- every summer when we came to the area. Something about this big house - with 2 sets of staircases - so much room for our growing family of grandchildren, captured our hearts. And walking distance to the center of town was a plus. Of course, when we looked out in the backyard and saw 'our' mountain, we knew it was what we had been looking for the last 10 years! Our grandkids love chasing each other up and down the staircases. And their parents love the game room for themselves and their kids. We can all sit around the large dining room table for holiday dinners, and we all gather in the family room to watch a great movie! It's not a log cabin; it's not in the woods; it's not on the river. It's also not 20 minutes away from the nearest store, activity, etc. It is a great rambling home with so much to offer, so much to do, and so many places to hang. Walk to K's Dairy Delite for an ice cream after dinner; or walk to Eddyline Pub for pizza and a brewsky. So you can stay 'in the mountains' and be far away from anything, or you can stay in town and be close to everything, have beautiful views of the mountains, and the same distance from the activities you want to partake. We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to city center.
Quiet dead end street.
Two staircases - one to the master suite and one to the guest rooms above.
Large rooms, with lots of space (and nooks and crannies for children to play hide and seek).
Beautiful views of the mountains from the back porch and lots of wildlife to see in the open valley behind the home.
Plenty of bicycles provided for all ages.
Children's playset includes slide, rock wall, traditional swings and a tire swing.
Tether ball set provides hours of entertainment for all ages.
Elevated backyard deck provides additional entertaining area and more spectacular mountain views.
Walking / biking trails directly behind the home.

Languages:

English

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