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Peaceful, comfortable Gunnison Valley Ranch House.

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A wooden deck with a grill and chairs, a door, and a window.
A small, single-story cabin with a star on the front, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a clear sky.
A wooden wall with hooks, a table with a rooster decoration, and a large black and white painting.
A living room with a large black and white cowhide artwork on the wall, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden ceiling fan.
A pathway leading to a wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a stone path.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Gunnison River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Gunnison, CO
  • Place, Western State Colorado University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Mesa Reservoir
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful, comfortable Gunnison Valley Ranch House.

Come and stay at the Rocking Horse Ranch House in the Gunnison Valley, located between Gunnison and Crested Butte. The location offers privacy and tranquility—you'll have the place all to yourselves!

You'll have easy access to various summer activities such as fishing, hiking, biking, rafting, golf, and winter activities, including skiing and other winter fun. The home is comfortable and relaxing, making it perfect for simply hanging out. Have yourselves a true Colorado mountain vacation!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

No dogs on furniture or beds All poop - picked up

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The Rocking Horse is in a neighborhood, so please be respectful and ensure our neighbors are not disturbed.

Please note that driving ATVs and UTVs on Tobin Lane or the surrounding roads is not permitted. Thank you for being understanding.

Our pet policy: ~ No dogs on furniture or beds ~ Dog poop will be picked up, bags provided ~ Dogs - on a leash off the property ~ No Excessive barking

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3642355vb
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

Gunnison

Located in Gunnison, this holiday home is in a rural area. Smith Opera House and Gunnison Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gunnison Valley Observatory and Center for the Arts.
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Gunnison, CO

What's nearby

  • Western State Colorado University - 9 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Blue Mesa Reservoir - 21 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Crested Butte Town Park - 25 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Crested Butte Mountain Resort - 31 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Mario Land - 44 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pitas in Paradise - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Paraiso Family Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gunnison Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, comfortable Gunnison Valley Ranch House. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Peaceful, comfortable Gunnison Valley Ranch House.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, comfortable Gunnison Valley Ranch House.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, comfortable Gunnison Valley Ranch House.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, comfortable Gunnison Valley Ranch House. located?

This family-friendly Gunnison holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gunnison River and Cranor Hill Ski Area. Taylor River and Jorgensen Park are also within 9 miles (15 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. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful time staying here. The house was insanely clean and had everting we needed. The views are amazing and make sure to check out the stars at night. Being able to sit on the porch and watch the farmer with his cows was so peaceful. Margaret, the owner, was as so kind and accommodating. We loved the treats left for us when we arrived. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Cortney I am thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We strive to make it a special stay at The Rocking Horse! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, peaceful place to stay and venture out from. Best communication with management I have ever had.Want to go back again next year.
Stayed 45 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
Bruce and his friends were wonderful guests. He had an extended stay and took great care of our house and property. His communication was helpful and appreciated! He is welcome back anytime...hopefully next year!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate home, and very accommodating host. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Morgan, thank you for taking good care of the house and property. I appreciated your timely communication. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

The house is spotless and well updated. Very comfortable beds and plenty of space. Great morning/evening views from the porch. Host was very attentive (not overly) and made out stay wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Brett and his friends were excellent guests. They showed great respect for our home and property. I hope they enjoyed the tranquility of our house after days of fishing on the river! They are welcome to visit again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our 3 person hunting party. I travel a lot, and the cleanliness of the property was remarkable. The host obviously takes pride in how the property is maintained, cleaned, and how it presents when you first see it. Nice little touches everywhere, like a nice welcome note, a white board in the kitchen with favorite restaurants and watering holes, etc in the local area, and all the necessary cooking and cleaning supplies. I will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2025
Jeff and his buddies were excellent guests at The Rocking Horse! They communicated well, even providing a restaurant recommendation, and took great care of the house and property. They are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay

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Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2024
I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope you'll choose to stay with us again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at this property! From the moment we arrived, it was clear the hosts had thought of everything. We were greeted with a thoughtful welcome note, which immediately made us feel at home.The views were simply spectacular and quickly became one of our favorite parts of the trip. Whether enjoying a morning coffee or relaxing in the evening, the covered porch provided the perfect place to take it all in.Inside, the home was spotless, comfortable, and exceptionally well-stocked. We were continually impressed by how many amenities and conveniences were available—every time we needed something, it seemed it was already there. The attention to detail was outstanding.The property also offered numerous extras that we didn't even have time to fully enjoy, including a fire pit, Adirondack chairs for stargazing, and several other thoughtful touches that would make a longer stay even more enjoyable.This was one of the best-equipped and most welcoming vacation rentals we've stayed in. Beautiful views, impeccable cleanliness, abundant amenities, and wonderful hospitality made for a truly memorable experience. We would not hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
I am truly touched by your thoughtful review! I am thrilled you and your family enjoyed your stay! I try and make The Rocking Horse a place my family would enjoy staying…a place to Stay~Play~Relax! I hope I have the pleasure of hosting you again! Enjoy the rest of your summer!! Warmly, Margaret
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property and Nice Stay

The property was gorgeous and my family and I had a wonderful stay. The boys all went skiing and it was a good location between Gunnison and Crested Butte. Everything you need is provided. We would definitely come back. Margaret was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Natalie, I’m so happy you all enjoyed your stay and found our location convenient for skiing at Crested Butte, with easy access to Gunnison as well! You’re welcome to stay with us anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect host

We were able to come and go. Leave our trailer to site see. Or take it with us when we went to play. House is very nice and served our purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Lynn, I’m delighted you enjoyed your stay and that our property and home suited you well! Thank you for taking excellent care of our home and property. You are welcome back at any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home base

The Rocking Horse was the perfect place for our trip! We were in Gunnison four nights and hit two national parks. We also spent a day trout fishing. Margaret has thought of everything for the home... we cooked most of our meals at the house and the extra spices she provides is more than I've seen at other properties. The bed was comfy, everything was clean and homey and the porch was an awesome, private place to unwind after our adventures of the day. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2024
Kelly, I'm delighted you enjoyed visiting our Colorado National Parks and fishing on our world-class rivers! I'm pleased that you found The Rocking Horse to be a comfortable place to rest and relax. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Colorado trip for parents

Margaret was an excellent host. My sister and I brought our 90ish parents to Gunnison probably for their last trip to the mountains. The house was perfect for the 4 of us. We couldn't figure out Roku, she came over showed us how to use. Dad pointed out there wasn't a toaster, but there was a toaster over. Margaret brought in a toaster the next day. We have rented a lot of VRBO houses and this was the best host ever!!! Margaret, Thank you for sharing your house with us. We made some awesome memories!!! PS: Dad thinks you need a screen door.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Lynn and her family were fantastic guests! It was a pleasure to host them. They respected our property and left it very clean and tidy. We are so glad they created beautiful family memories, and we hope they will be able to revisit us in the future - we'd love to host them anytime! Lynn, please let your Dad know we will order a screen door!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

No WiFi and detour

My team and I had to be up there for work. We didn’t end up getting into town until 8. Once we got there we had realized the road was shut down to get to the property and appeared to have been like this for a little while and was this way the entire trip. The only reason I mention this is maps wasn’t showing us an alternate route nor were we given a heads up about the closure before checking in. So it was kind of a pain to try and find an alternate route late at night and in the dark in an area I’m not familiar with. We also use our laptops and phones for work and need to contact clients and send off data and when we got to the property we realized we had little to no service the whole time as well as no WiFi. Once I told the host about the WiFi they told me they purposely turn WiFi off and they were intending on turning it back on for the day we were departing for another guest. It took two and a half days to finally get wifi so it made work a pain and not having tv kinda pointless to have tvs. I really loved this property but it was a bummer this occurred. It’s right on a farm and beautiful so I’d come back again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
Dear Zachary, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced and take full responsibility for it. This was entirely my oversight. I understand that my guests expect the best experience, which I unfortunately did not deliver. I can only imagine how frustrating it must have been to lack proper directions due to the bridge being closed and dealing with the Internet outage, no TV, and poor cell service (which is improved with an internet connection). I know that having reliable Internet is particularly important during a work trip. Please feel free to contact me so we can make your next stay fantastic! Margaret & Larry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Rocking Horse was a wonderful find! Not only was our host communicative and kind, but the view was better than I could've expected! Nestled between hay fields, foothills and woods, we woke each morning to the sound of cows mooing and the wind blowing through the aspens out front. Our host had basic amenities available to us, and asked us several times if we needed anything else!Everything was clean and orderly, and easy to move into. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a good size living area, not too big, but very comfortable. And the front porch was where we ate almost every meal and enjoyed our coffee and wine! Hummingbirds were a daily sight on the front porch too.Star gazing is a must here too!No air-conditioning but it wasn't a problem as the night's cool down so the fresh air was perfect! Bonus that our dogs were allowed here for a minimal fee and they absolutely loved it too! It was easy to run, walk or bike directly from the house and conveniently located to other things we wanted to do! We will be staying here again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2026
Sarah, you, your family, and your well-behaved pups were a pleasure to host. I’m glad you and your family enjoyed your stay, exploring the Gunnison Valley and beyond! You took such great care of the house and property, treating it like your own home! I truly appreciated our communication! You are all welcome to stay at The Rocking Horse anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely property at the end of the road so peaceful and quiet. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals in house. The host was very responsive and added personal touches to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Michelle, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Unfortunately, since your dogs were on our couch and master bedroom bed—despite being informed that this was against our pet policy—I had a lot of extra cleaning to do, especially with the excess dog hair and filth all over the bed. We have the pet policy in place to protect all our guests. We want everyone to have an excellent experience, whether they have dogs or not.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was a very nice quiet stay while visiting in the area. The property is at the end of a road. The neighbor houses are not too close. Margaret was easy to communicate with & we did not need to reach out for any needs. We would consider stay there if we visit the area again.Candace
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
Thank you Candace for the nice review! I’m glad it fulfilled your needs. It is a wonderful place to Stay, Relax & Play. Thank you for taking such great care The Rocking Horse! You and your family are welcome back anytime! Warmly, Margaret

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