Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main

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A two-story house with a stone foundation, a wooden front porch, and a staircase leading to the second floor.
A spacious living room with a leather sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs are visible in the background.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a white door.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Buena Vista River Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Place, Buena Vista River Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Arkansas River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista Heritage Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬

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
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. 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 Arkansas River. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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Map
Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista River Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arkansas River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool River Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gunsmoke Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buena Viking - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jan's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

This family-friendly Buena Vista holiday home is located on a river, just steps away from Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Buena Vista River Park and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for sure, this house was just right for our weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and very comfortable. Great location near the river and downtown area. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Riverhouse in a beautiful place very close to activities, and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay, we stay in BV often and this small neighbor is our favorite. Short walk to downtown, you have some great places literally yards away. Love these row homes, always nice and cozy and this property didn’t disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was excellent. Clean and as presented. Location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and plenty of space. We had a great time in Buena Vista while visiting from Littleton, CO
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2024
Thank you, Michael!!! We'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2023
Thank you! Glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend in BV

We absolutely loved the location and convenience of this property. It was the perfect size for our family of 4. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2023
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

week in BV

This is a great space and everything you need for comfortable vacation spot in the mountains
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great short stay

We had a great long weekend! The location was absolutely perfect! Property was just as described. It would be just right if you’re coming with kids - they have everything to suit the needs of a small family! Not ideal for 6 adults maybe (we ran short on glasses every day), but overall I definitely recommend this Property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2023
Thanks so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable spring break

We had a wonderful stay. The location with walking distance to great restaurants? Coffee shop,hotel restaurant and bar and cool shops was a huge plus. Check in and out was a breeze and the property was probably the most well stocked condo we have ever rented. There is so much to do in Buena Vista. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again!

Such a great location and comfortable home. You can tell the owners put a lot of effort in the upkeep. They were very prompt responding to snow removal on slippery steps which was very appreciated. The coffee bar was such a great touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good, but the lights in the bedroom were terribly dim. Couldn't open windows because there were no screens. Had to keep blinds down, there was no way to open them part way to let light in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2023
Thanks so much! Looking forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Once Again

This is our 2nd time to stay at "Beat the Heat" on South Main in Buena Vista. We love that area and we love staying at Amanda's place. Always easy to work with, always clean and updated. Always a relaxing, joyful time with our family. Legit 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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