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New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, stereo
Exterior
Aerial view
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!

One of a kind property that you will not find anywhere else! Wild west meets rustic comfort and mountain adventure!
Beautiful, accommodating, 2 bedroom cottage that sleeps up to 6 people. Fully stocked kitchen amenities with bar top and large deck with picnic tables.
This property is built on the historical McGee's Station where the narrow gauge railroad station, water tank, and telegraph office were built that served travelers to the Leadville mining boom in 1880's. There is 30+ acres of private property that is adjacent to many miles of National Forest. The rebuilt buildings and station layout, is specifically designed to take you back to the 1880's and when the west was still wild! This ongoing re-construction is a living museum for you and your family can enjoy! Only 10 min from Buena Vista and easy highway access is a perfect staging spot for many of the outdoor adventures we have in the area. There are no neighbors next door, abundant wildlife on the property and nearby, and Trout Creek runs through the property. Enjoy, whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, stream, 4x4 and atv trails, miles of NF roads, minutes from the property. You can visit Buena Vista for shopping, restaurants, and many festivals throughout the summer.

Property manager

Terry Sandmeier

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: High fire danger, Smoking is not suggested.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

New Perfect Summer Cottage Min. Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Min. Buena Vista Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Min. Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Cottage Min. Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Min. Buena Vista Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Cottage Min. Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Min. Buena Vista Adjacent National Forest
New Perfect Summer Min. Adjacent National Forest

About the area

Map
Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Arkansas River - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 12 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 22 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Mt. Princeton - 46 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eddyline Restaurant & Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Station 24 Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Midland Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wesley & Rose - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gunsmoke Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from San Isabel National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Buena Vista River Park and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

New! Perfect Summer Cottage, Min. from Buena Vista, adjacent to National Forest! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Helotes, TX A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
Great views, no one else around. Just perfect and property manager helped us get an A/C for the hot weather. Just perfect for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brock J., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable country retreat
Loved the location; convenient for exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hummingbird Haven
Loved the hummingbirds! Good location - hiked Mt. Elbert and fished the Arkansas!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frankie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool property and convenient location
Great view of the Collegiate Peaks. Quirky property with cool outbuildings surrounding the actual house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Heidi M.

Pleasant cottage with mice on busy highway
The cottage itself was comfortable, with a good size master bedroom, large walk-in closet, small bathroom with shower/tub. The kitchen was very serviceable and stocked with paper towels, napkins, salt and pepper, and the cooking and eating utensils were serviceable. (The refrigerator froze all the food at first, but responded to turning down the thermostat.) The upstairs had one bedroom with two beds and two beds in the hallway overlooking the downstairs. The bathroom upstairs had a shower that was only 3 feet high due to the slope roof. There was no sound insulation between the first and second floors - the ceiling of the first floor was the floor boards of the second. We saw two live mice and two dead ones, and heard the scurrying and gnawing of more. The property manager put out three traps, which were clearly insufficient to address the problem. A large deck had a nice view of the area, but the deck was completely peeled or peeling, with popped nails and splintered wood. The view of Mount Princeton in the distance was partially obscured by a fence and bush that presumably were there to screen the dilapidated "river boat" that was one of the structures on the property. All of these other structures were completed boarded up, with a warning to not investigate. The property is directly in a curve of a busy highway, so there are constant traffic sounds on two sides, which are heard inside and out. On the plus side, it is only 10-15 minutes outside of Buena Vista, a lovely town with good restaurants and shopping. Hiking trails and many recreational opportunities abound in the area.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rod L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place, had a great time!
Had a great time, loved the view from the deck!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Brad S., Rapid City

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our more interesting stays
Overall we had a very nice stay here. But we had never stayed at former museum/tourist attraction before. It’s a huge property, 30 acres located on an old section of abandoned railroad. It’s about 9 miles from buena vista so you know you’re out a way. Definitely could feel some of the history. It was kind of hot the two nights we stayed and there is no air conditioning. I found out that a/c isn’t as common in mountain properties. But it’s clean and lots of amenities. It was nice to have a place where we could walk around a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting property, great location
We enjoyed our stay at this cool little property. The location was convenient, views beautiful, and cabin comfortable. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

pennee r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at the Cottage
We had some issues with entering the property and contacting the property manager but he was very understanding and accommodating. We would happily stay there again. It was a great place to rest and it was close to Buena Vista and our activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place.
We enjoyed our stay at this quirky little village. We recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uniqu Property
My adult son and I stayed here for four nights to do some hiking and play guitar and banjo and it was perfect. From the spacious deck we look out on a 14,000 mountain. Fantastic property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buena Vista
This location was exactly what we needed. We were just off of the highway. When booking this and working through this program, which was the first time I have done this. There seemed to be a delay. As we didn't know what to expect, we arrived, I asked a few questions which didn't get addressed until the day of. I also had a follow up question for the property manager which never got a response from, but was able to locate it in a book which was located at the property. Our group had ample accommodations which was nice. We will be coming back to this area another time. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kurt N.

Very quite place all by itself! Sits out in the wilderness and just beautiful surroundings!
Place was great for us!!! Very quiet and out all by itself. Love the surroundings of the cottage. Only thing I have recommended to Mr.Terry was to ask owners for a barbecue place for the cottage. He is going to recommend it. Our overall stay was great. We have been coming up to Buena Vista for my entire life. We just love the area! I do hope all families will be able to come up for a visit of peace and wonderful surroundings and wildlife!!! Thank you all so very much!!! I wish all people’s great vacations and joyful times!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018