THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK * Authentic Mtn Home * Game Room *

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Middle Level with Bar, Kitchen, Dining Room

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Nathrop, CO

San Isabel National Forest

1 min walk

Agnes Vaille Falls

7 min drive

Mt. Princeton

28 min drive

Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)

27 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

This amazing home has decks on 3 sides featuring Chalk Creek, a greenbelt, and the most beautiful peaks in Colorado. With four bedrooms, 3 kings and 1 queen, there is plenty of room for 8 to sleep in their own rooms.....however, there are also 2 sofa sleepers in the house and 2 twin air mattresses, as well as a pack-n-play. Plenty of room for everyone! The game room is always fun for the kids, old & young, offering pool and foosball. For a true mountain vacation, this is the location!

As per our license with Chaffee County, this house is not an appropriate destination for events such as weddings or large parties. Small gatherings which are respectful of the neighbors and neighborhood are acceptable as long as the maximum number does not exceed the number of guests on the reservation.

**Please be advised that VRBO's presentation of the nightly rate is not always accurate. Our base rate is dependent upon 8 guests or less. Each additional guest is charged $20.00 per person/per night. In the quote from VRBO, they call it an "Additional Guest Fee", whereas the host includes it in the rent. The host has no control over how VRBO presents these or any other fees.

Chaffee County License No. 017398

Property manager

Renee Graner

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Guests can host small gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking/drugs/pets, No exception This includes marijuana

The unauthorized pet penalty is $1000.00. Please make other arrangements for Fido.

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: Guests can host small gatherings

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nathrop

Located in Nathrop, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Buena Vista Heritage Museum and SteamPlant Theater and Event Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cottonwood Hot Springs and Salida Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery, or check out an event or a game at Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nathrop, CO

What's nearby

San Isabel National Forest - 1 min walk
Agnes Vaille Falls - 7 min drive
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 25 min drive
St. Elmo - 27 min drive
Mt. Princeton - 28 min drive

Getting around

Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Princeton Club - ‬2 min drive
‪Brown's Canyon Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
‪Browns Canyon Riverside Bar & Grill - River Runners - ‬13 min drive
‪Mary Murphy Steak House - Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK * Authentic Mtn Home * Game Room * pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK * Authentic Mtn Home * Game Room *?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK * Authentic Mtn Home * Game Room *?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE PONDEROSA ON CHALK CREEK * Authentic Mtn Home * Game Room * located?

This family-friendly Nathrop holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from San Isabel National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mt. Princeton and Agnes Vaille Falls. Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Whitney K.

3 August 2024

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

Amazing all around

Property is amazing and the house has everything you need. My group loved it so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joel R.

10 July 2024

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

Overall Good

We enjoyed our stay overall. The amenities were amazing. The creek, fire pit, black stone grill, etc were perfect. The location was nice and quiet and easy access to Buena Vista downtown life. However, there’s a lot of reading when it comes to the manuals left on the counters. We felt like walking on eggshells a bit due to all the rules and notes to keep track of. We had the hardest time finding the WiFi network name and password. Typically it’s readily available on a counter. However, we had to dig through pages and pages to find out it was labeled as an “SSID code”. When I asked the property manager directly for the information she did not give it to me, but instead directed me to the binder. Also, they could not tell me what page it was on since they made it years ago. Lastly, we felt like a cleaning crew towards the end by washing dishes by hand since the dishwasher would not latch closed. We were also asked to do a load of towels for the cleaning crew and make sure all the trash was taken out before checkout. I really wish we could’ve just enjoyed our stay and left but we needed to clean more than I’d like. All in all, we did enjoy the stay and there was no significant issues. But with my feedback and some slight adjustments I believe another family would enjoy the stay even more. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

cyndi s.

2 July 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Stay at Ponderosa

The property was beautiful, exactly as pictured. The outside areas were stunning. Very upscale appliances, every single kitchen tool you could possibly need was there. Very clean andcwell put together. The one thing is there were no mirrors in the bedrooms. But really a fabulous property. I have never had to pay the entire amount at the time of booking, and i booked this last November, so they had my money for nearly 8 months.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

16 June 2024

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

Great week

We loved the central location with our favorite activities: Salida, Buena Vista, St.Elmo, Chalk Creek/Lake. Nice kitchen, sitting areas inside and outside with the fire pit and sitting area by the creek. Very roomy house for everyone to enjoy without feeling cramped at all.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary P.

20 February 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unsafe

We got there and I have never used VRBO before I thought the property ID was our code to get in. We arrived late Friday and it was not. Call the property manager and she was rude and seem put out to help us get into our rental. Second, we found a DEAD MOUSE in one of the rooms. The we saw a live mouse couple different times during the stay. It is a mountain house there was no wood, they had whole tree they seem to start to cut up on the ground. Place and furniture were old and run down. Sectional couches we very uncomfortable and kept sliding apart. The Kitchen door by the grill was not locked upon arrival and we could not latch it the whole weekend. We reached out to the property manager through the whole weekend not a fun getaway. In addition, this a mountain house in winter it snowed a couple of time and got very icy, and they had not salt to lay down for our safety. Last they had 3 trash cans completely full we barely fit 2 bags of trash in them. We felt so unsafe this whole trip and afraid mice would get into our luggage. I would never recommend this property to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie V., New York, NY

12 September 2023

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

Great indoor and outdoor space

Our family had a fantastic week a the Ponderosa on Chalk Creek. The cabin is very spacious and the outdoor space is beyond great. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt C., Shallowater Texas

4 September 2023

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

Great property

Spacious, comfortable and great views!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

john s.

5 August 2023

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

Wonderful

Amazing location. Right on the Chalk Creek. The kids fished and had plenty of water time. Kids loved the pool table and it got plenty of use. No A/C, but the attic fan makes it more than comfortable. Kitchen is pretty well stocked for your needs and the grill was in perfect condition. Would definitely recommend and we will be back for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat M.

26 July 2023

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

Best Christmas Ever

We loved everything about our Christmas at The Ponderosa on Chalk Creek!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

17 July 2023

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

Making Family Memories

Our group consisted of ages 6-82. The house set up was perfect and spacious for all and the location offered a lot of activities. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

29 June 2023

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

Second Time is the Charm

This is our family’s second year in a row at this cabin; we love it! The cabin is spacious and well equipped to handle a group of all ages. The outdoor seating options by the river are beautiful and serene. The cabin’s location provided our family with a variety of close options to hike, fish, kayak, swim and shop.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

19 June 2023

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

Beautiful

Location was beautiful and accommodations were excellent. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal O.

22 January 2023

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

Nice location

We really enjoyed our stay here from the comfy cozinessof the cabin to the nature scenery. From the moment we arrived it was beautiful and breath taking with everything available to us. The only thing that we were not happy with was that our vehicle got stuck in the driveway full of snow and ice. The driveway was not plowed or treated to have our vehicle to be parked downhill in the driveway. My only recommendations are for obviously one to have a 4x4 vehicle when renting in this location. Also getting a notification that the driveway was not treated or a warning that weather conditions didnt allow a 12 passenger rental van to be parked in the driveway.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

15 August 2022

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

Wonderful women's weekend

Great house, great location on creek. It was so relaxing to be next to the water and to hear it at night. The cousins weekend was a huge success and your wonderful place made it even better.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

4 August 2022

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

Family vacation

The house and location was beautiful. We enjoyed spending our time by the creek and at the fire pit. I definitely got a work out on all the stairs! The grandsons really enjoyed the pool table and foosball table in the evenings. It's a great location for River Rafting and the other sites around Buena Vista and Salida. The afternoons were hot and our house got pretty warm, but with opening the doors and turning on the attic fan the nights cooled down to where we had to use covers. I would definitely stay here again. Such a peaceful place!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Glenda R.

1 August 2022

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

Ponderosa Home

We truly had a wonderful time staying at this property. It is beautiful and very well maintained with the absolute best scenery. We had one plumbing incident and it was taken care of that very day and we never had another issue. I hope to stay at this exact property again!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary ann r., denver co

19 July 2022

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

good location and house

great house. Extremely clean with well stocked pantry. Even a coffee grinder. House is as described and pictured on VBRO. Bathrooms a bit small but not a problem. Lots of room for grandkids. Great location. Near the hot springs, St. Elmo chipmunks, and fish hatchery. No A/C but that was not a problem as generally the house has good circulation. Cool in the evening. Creek on the property brought good luck as my sons caught fish, ie catch and release. Would rent again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

1 July 2022

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

Beautiful Property

Our family stayed at this wonderful cabin for five nights. It’s such a large home, everyone had plenty of space. The sitting areas by the creek where very relaxing. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

18 May 2022

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

Peaceful

The property was amazing and being by the river was so amazing. I can’t explain how peaceful and tranquil sitting by Chalk Creek behind the house was. I was able to get so much work done sitting down at your incredible patio.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey D.

19 April 2022

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

Wonderful getaway

The 13 of us had a comfortable stay. We made lots of wonderful memories.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

19 March 2022

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

Multi family ski trip

We had 3 families that stayed in the house. We enjoyed the lodge feel- was spacious. Really impressed with all the kitchen items available for use. We had no cell service but there is a home phone to use. Internet is not great- husband went to coffee shop in town when he had some work that needed to get done. King bed downstairs was ok for kids but not the greatest for adults to sleep on. The two upstairs were good. Pillows were pretty flat. We loved the location! All in all, minor things, we would stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Amber b.

4 January 2022

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

Beautiful place to stay!

This house had enough room for all 11 of us! We especially loved all the separate living areas for us to feel comfortably together yet separated as we have kids of all ages. The noise level of this open house was nice as well, you can conversate while people are playing pool and you really couldn't hear anyone even though they seemed right there. It was so nice to have two master bedrooms and en suite bathrooms as well as provided blow up mattresses for extra beds. The patios can not be matched anywhere else! I counted 8 but there may be more! All well equipped with seating areas. I can only imagine what it would be like in the summer with the loungers, picnic area, and seating down by the creek. My son did get a little crazy moving chairs to look for logs for their tee-pee and broke a few plastic adirondacks but we left money for the owners and communicated what had happened. The scenery all around was astounding and very picture worthy. The only downfall of this house was the wi-fi. They do let you know it's spotty but if watching football games or needing phone service is your thing, plan ahead and visit a near-by town to do so. The host was incredibly helpful and responsive but a little rude when she came to plow. Most hosts introduce themselves when meeting the renters who have paid to rent their home but she suggested the fact that we were from Texas was why we didn't shovel the stairs to the front patio. Every instruction provided for us in the book we had abided by and there was no mention of doing this. She was very aggravated and it put a little damper on the mood in the house when she came by. She said she had emailed about it but otherwise there was no sign or mention of it anywhere else. We were talked down to and blamed for being from Texas and it made us a little weary of what else we had done or didn't do. I would suggest having a sign for people, like they do everywhere on the property if it were that big of a deal. Otherwise, communication was good and this vacation home didn't disappoint.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

21 October 2021

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

Great location & Cabin

Great property with everything you could possibly need for a quiet, restful vacay! Perfect location near hot springs, hiking, and downtown. We really enjoyed our visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

20 September 2021

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

Outstanding weekend in the Rockies

We spent the weekend with extended family at the Ponderosa. The house and amenities were outstanding. We loved the creek and view. The house was wonderful, clean, and had plenty of room. We would definitely come back for our next trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Janet L H.

10 September 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Love the location but……

Pretty much as advertised but not up to the standards of other Vrbo properties we’ve rented. It was basically what we we wanted for our group of 3 couples but we all felt the property needed some TLC

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021