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Practically Home in Buena Vista: Near Town, Hikes, River—Sunset Deck: STR-239

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Our dining room has room 8 when you add the two extra chairs.
The fun doesn’t need to stop when the sun goes down. Wine and fire pit—perfect!
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Place, Arkansas River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista River Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista Heritage Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Practically Home in Buena Vista: Near Town, Hikes, River—Sunset Deck: STR-239

The weather is changing and leaf peeping season is here. If you want to be close to the action in Buena Vista but far enough away to be peaceful, this is the property for you. We just completed some great renovations and now have a spacious 2nd floor deck that can be accessed from the upstairs king bedroom or the backyard. Relax indoors with the TV and high speed Wifi or challenge your group to board game battles. Drink your coffee or wine in the fully fenced back yard with glimpses of the mountains or enjoy some of the yard games we provide. It’s also easy to take the kids to play in the public park only a block away. Mountain bikes, fishing gear or skis will be safe in our garage. Hiking, rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing and fly fishing are close in the summer. In the winter, both Monarch Mountain and Ski Cooper are less than an hour away. The kitchen is well-equipped for those times when you feel like making a meal, or you can walk a mile or drive five minutes to any of our delicious local restaurants. At the end of the day you can always be sure that the beds are cozy and the showers are hot.

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start the load of towels with the detergent provided.
Please leave any used beds un-made.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The city of Buena Vista requires that all short term rentals maintain quiet hours between 7pm and 7am.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-239
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Buena Vista

Buena Vista is home to this holiday home. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Arkansas River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 13.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stedman's Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chocolatte - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Gunsmoke Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Station 24 Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Practically Home in Buena Vista: Near Town, Hikes, River—Sunset Deck: STR-239 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Practically Home in Buena Vista: Near Town, Hikes, River—Sunset Deck: STR-239?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Practically Home in Buena Vista: Near Town, Hikes, River—Sunset Deck: STR-239 on 20 August 2026 start from NZ$707, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Practically Home in Buena Vista: Near Town, Hikes, River—Sunset Deck: STR-239?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Practically Home in Buena Vista: Near Town, Hikes, River—Sunset Deck: STR-239?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Practically Home in Buena Vista: Near Town, Hikes, River—Sunset Deck: STR-239?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Practically Home in Buena Vista: Near Town, Hikes, River—Sunset Deck: STR-239 located?

Situated in Buena Vista, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Buena Vista River Park and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and helpful. The home was beautiful and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property with a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! Nicely updated. Had everything we needed to enjoy our week in BV. Short walk to the River and downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colson C.

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

Wonderful for a group

great location, easy access to all BV has to offer. property was clean and well put together, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon & Brenda T.

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

Perfect Getaway

Beautiful home and location. Nicely equipped with kitchen items and laundry. Extras- towels for the hot springs, games, and backyard. We were a short drive to a variety of places that the whole family enjoyed. Great biking trails for the whole family. We couldn’t ask for a better place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie S.

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

Great place to stay

This was a very comfortable and quiet townhouse. The walk to town was lovely along Cottonwood Creek. The neighborhood was quiet with a few walkers out and about.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri L.

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

Buena Vista

Great stay in BV! The host was helpful and communicated quickly throughout the whole rental process. The home was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aresa G.

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

Buena Vista Bliss

The house was great. The kitchen had everything I needed and more. The house was close to downtown, close to hikes, and white water rafting! It was an amazing area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Perfect house for a getaway in Buena Vista

We enjoyed our stay in Buena Vista so much we added an extra night! The house quirky, but takes advantage of the location with a balcony where you can see the mountains as you drinking your morning coffee or stargaze at night. Beds are comfortable, everything is well-labeled and the house is well-decorated. It is a short drive to town and to 3 or 4 fun hiking trails. BV has some fun restaurants. Louie's ice cream is amazing! The owner was quick to respond to questions. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Excellent

Would absolutely stay here again, plenty of space for everyone, beautiful, and owner worked to get us in same day. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tam

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

Beautiful & Clean!

This place felt like home away from home to us. It is hard to find KING beds in Buena Vista VRBOs and this one has 2! The handheld shower option was also a big plus! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James M.

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

vacation stay

overall a very relaxing stay. House was clean, location good The only thing we would put forward is that the weather was fantastic and would have liked to spend more time in backyard, but the aesthetics were lacking---not a very pretty back yard with no trees or much vegetation and did not look like a lot of work went into it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

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

Felt So Welcoming

Right went we walked through the door we felt so comfortable to be there! The kitchen had every thing we could need and more! The bathrooms & bedrooms were spotless and clean we wanted for nothing! We would diffidently come back next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

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

Comfortable home in a convenient location

The home was comfortable with enough space for four adults to each have their space. The garage was perfect for sorting wedding supplies for our daughter’s wedding. Location was central, close to town and to all of the families who rented different homes in the area. Worked out well for our needs! Thanks Janna!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

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

BV

nice clean townhome well situated to both old downtown and the newer area...kitchen rather sparsely supplied, but all clean and neat
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian L.

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

Hosts made it right.

Best hosts. There was a water heater issue prior to our arrival. The hosts met me at the property and took the time to find us another awesome rental. Highly recommend renting from these lovely folks. Thanks for making it right!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Perfect!

This home is beautiful, clean, and well-located! Walking distance from hiking trails and many restaurants. We went to main street & downtown BV with no problem. Our 2 grown sons stayed upstairs with their own rooms. Hubby & I downstairs. Beds were comfortable, everything was very clean. Great to sit outside - back patio has Mountain views. Also a fire pit to sit & visit around. 100% would stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was just right for a long weekend getaway for two families- including 4 teen boys. The kitchen was well supplied and organized, the beds were comfortable and the bedrooms included room darkening shades. Everything was very clean and the size was just right for us- cozy, but big enough to serve as a home base for BV adventures! The boys enjoyed the board games and played an epic round of monopoly. The hosts were excellent communicators and clearly very thoughtful people. We also appreciated the bag of coffee they left us! Thank you Janna!The only thing that wasn’t clear to me on the listing is that the room with two twin beds (a trundle) is actually a loft space- so no doors/privacy. That was ok for us this time, but could have been an issue in other circumstances.The yard /neighborhood is not the cutest, but it was very quiet, there are string lights and a sweet mural out back, and a gorgeous view of Mt. Princeton from the deck. It was a quick and pleasant walk or bike ride along a creek, across a quiet road and then along a bike path to town. The boys all brought bikes and enjoyed spending time at the pump track and fishing in the Arkansas. We appreciated that they could access those things (as well as a both fly and bike shops) safely on their own. We would definitely recommend this house, and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home had all of the amenities you need for overnight stays. The mountain views off the back deck were amazing. House is a great location if you are looking to visit Mt Princeton Hot Springs during your stay. Downtown BV was a short (few minutes) drive as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay. Deck views are 10/10. Thoughtful touches throughout, especially for families: kids books, outlet covers, cozy blankets, and a well-stocked kitchen. Quiet, great location near downtown and the river. Garage parking and responsive hosts. One of our favorite family stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kirsten s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a nice stay here and the communication was excellent. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Janna O'Donnell

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We have lived overseas and we've vacationed all over the world, but BV has always appealed to us in a special way. Our family has come regularly in the summer and sometimes at Christmas for over 20 years before we decided to settle here permanantly. BV has so much to offer. We love rafting, fishing and hiking in the summer; leaf peeping in the fall; snowshoeing and snowboarding in the winter, and off-roading in our jeep year around. We're eager to share the BV charm and local adventures with our renters. We hope you have a wonderful visit, and we'll do all we can to make that happen. Happy Trails, Rob and Janna

Why they chose this property

--Our location is in a quiet residential neighborhood, but only a mile from downtown.
--We have access to two trails on our street.
--A playground is one block away.
--The high school track is down the block and the track is open to walkers and runners.
--Self check in and check out due to the digital lock on the door.
--Our living room is large and comfortable with lots of windows for light and ventilation.
--We have a 60inch smart TV for downtime enjoyment
--The kitchen is well stocked with plates, glasses (including wine glasses), mugs, silverware, microwave, toaster, pots and pans (see amenities for more).
--Tea and coffee are complimentary as are some pantry staples including cooking oil, salt, pepper and some spices.
--We have dining areas both indoors and outdoors
—Our 2nd floor deck is ideal for watching the sunset.
--The yard is fully fenced for privacy and for safety of children playing.
--Baby gate and portable crib are in the property.
--Both bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
--The laundry room has a full sized washer and dryer as well as an iron and ironing board. Detergent is complementary.
--Although we do not have air conditioning, each bedroom has a ceiling fan as well as a portable fan in each closet and the windows have screens.
--For winter we have portable heaters for anyone who needs a little extra warmth in addition to our efficient heating system.
--Our garage is roomy with plenty of space for both a car and any "toys" (bikes, fishing equipment, 4 wheelers etc).
--All bedrooms have walk in closets.
--All towels and bedding are washed in hot water and changed between each guest.
--We clean all bathrooms and kitchen surfaces with disinfectant wipes.

What makes this property unique

--Less than two hours from 8 major ski resorts
--Minutes to the Arkansas River where you can raft, kayak and fly fish.
--Fly fishing shops in town are happy to help you hire a guide
--Skate park minutes away
--Kayak and surf area behind the BV surf hotel on South Main
--Lots of family friendly hikes within easy driving distance
--Chaffee County has 12 14ers if you want more of a challenge
--Lots of off-roading areas in easy reach
--The wild beauty makes for amazing horseback rides
--Snowshoeing and snowmobiling areas are an easy drive away at Cottonwood Pass.
--Multiple rafting companies in nearby Nathrop
--Noah's Ark Rafting also has a ropes course.
--Rock climbing at nearby Elephant Rock.
--A 9 hole golf course is in BV, only a few minutes drive away.

BV has so much to do, you'll just have to come again to fit it all in!
For more activities and a list of local events check out https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/

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