Riverfront Paradise - Minutes from Wolf Creek Ski Area
Private deck overlooks the South Fork of the Rio Grande. Take a short trail to scenic Million Reservior. Surrounded by national forest and hundreds of miles of trails for ATVs, mountain bikes, and backpacking. Gold Medal fishing in the area. Secluded atmosphere, yet just 2 miles from shopping. With new carpeting and wood floors, this cabin is clean, comfortable and well equipped, with lots of room to spread out in. Log beds, and new furniture, large outdoor deck, complement the mountain views!
Leave the crowds and high prices of the Summit area behind and ski Wolf Creek (20 minutes), the most snow in Colorado and still the cheapest lift tickets. Cabin is located 2 miles up Beaver Creek Road off Highway 160 at South Fork and only 1/4 mile from paved road...the road is plowed to the front door!
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Dan Schmedeman
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Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
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Perfect Home for Large Family Gatherings in South Fork/Creede Colorado all year
Perfect Home for Large Family Gatherings in South Fork/Creede Colorado all year
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
South Fork
Located in South Fork, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Wolf Creek Ski Area and Rio Grande Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rio Grande National Forest and Coller State Wildlife Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
South Fork, CO
What's nearby
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
Wolf Creek Anglers - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
Rio Grande Club - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Coller State Wildlife Area - 13 min drive - 17.3 km
Wolf Creek Ski Area - 26 min drive - 31.7 km
Getting around
Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Mountain Pizza & Taproom - 7 min drive
Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - 6 min drive
The Old Firehouse - 9 min drive
Tiny Timbers Resort & Coffee Bistro - 10 min drive
Two Rivers BBQ - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverfront Paradise - Minutes from Wolf Creek Ski Area pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Riverfront Paradise - Minutes from Wolf Creek Ski Area?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riverfront Paradise - Minutes from Wolf Creek Ski Area?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Riverfront Paradise - Minutes from Wolf Creek Ski Area located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande. Rio Grande National Forest and Rio Grande Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House accommodated our large group. Loved the big deck which was great for gathering. Sits above beautiful view of river with steps that lead down. Great fishing. Easy in & out process. Bathrooms were not very clean upon arrival
Loved how much shared space there was for our group to have dinner together, hang out in the living room, and enjoy the deck and fire pit outside. We didn’t spend a ton of time at the house during the day, but it was exactly what we needed at night, spacious and great for relaxing. That said, the house could’ve been a bit cleaner when we arrived, and the upstairs shower was really small, so most of us ended up using the one downstairs. Still, overall a great spot for a group trip.
The house was perfect for our big family. My only complaint is it didn’t seem like the floors were vacuumed before we got there! Not an issue with the stay though!
We were here to ski Wolf Creek and explore. Location is great, it needs a deep cleaning, layout is good, strange to have the dryer in the beadroom away from washer. It will do. Pleanty of beds.
The house was exactly what we expected and better. It’s unpretentious, not fancy, not overly modern, but just what we needed as a family on a vacation to southern Colorado. It’s within minutes of the Beavercreek Reservoir, and the Big Meadows Reservoir, great for fishing with Kids. One of our best experiences yet. We will come again!
Asahel A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel W.
17 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Eating and cooking. Plenty of pots, pans, silverware, dishes.
Good stock of basic spices and accessories.
Lots and lots of beds.
Great location, e.g. national forest, South Fork, Pagosa Springs.
Looking forward to returning next summer.
Dan's place is the perfect size for our large group of ten to act as a base camp for exploring the area on our motorcycles. Fully stocked kitchen, variety of sleeping areas, and a large relaxing front deck. This is our second stay with Dan because it fits our needs so well. There was a surprise visitor, we're assuming a bear, that had knocked over the dumpster and spread trash everywhere before we got there. It just took us a little while to get everything back in order. Luckily, we had no run-ins with the bear while we were there!
The perfect location for our family outing. Cabin was as advertised with plenty of room and amenities during our stay and great communication with the owner. The fire pit, gas grill, and backyard river access for fishing and wading was fantastic for all ages. Very close to town, stores, and several restaurants. But it’s all about the great outdoors and this place offers breath taking views and close to great hiking at multiple trails and fishing at Million reservoir. We will be back!!!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. We had 2 couples & 5 children. The kids had a great time at the river. We rode our side by sides straight from the property to the trails and rode over 250 miles in the week we stayed there. There is a beautiful lake really close by and the fishing was excellent. South Fork was a great place to go if you want to get away from the crowds. The only negative was a few areas could have been cleaned better. The upstairs bathroom shower and the kitchen. I think people before us put away some pots & pans that were still dirty. Overall, I would stay here again!
Tina F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Aaron B.
19 March 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location; needs cleaning
While the cabin was in a nice location and the owner was very responsive and helpful when we had some pre-trip questions, the cabin was not the cleanest, especially upstairs. Also, we had lots of snow/precipitation and there is no gravel/concrete parking so it turned into a sloppy mess.
Aaron B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
4/10 Poor
Gunnar B.
5 February 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location - Dirty Cabin
Cabin location was great.
Heaters barely work which wouldn't be an issue if the wood for the stove wasn't buried in snow.
Cabin was almost unbearably dirty. Scum in all the bathrooms. Not acceptable, especially during the times of covid.
Property manager rebuttal not necessary-we will not be back.
Gunnar B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
14 February 2013
Great location and size!
The location was excellent for skiing at Wolf Creek. Five families stayed in this 5 bedroom cabin. The size was great! The price was amazing, also! The only complaint I have is that the showers and tubs had buildup of soap scum. I looked for bathroom cleaner and a brush to just clean it myself, but was unable to find any. I suspect they were in the closet that was locked. Due to the great price and the excellence of everything else, I would definitely come back (but with bathroom cleaner and a brush in hand. LOL). I would definitely recommend staying at this cabin!!
This cabin is in such a great location, but we showed up to a disgusting house. There were crumbs on the tables, floors and couches. Stains on the walls, the showers were dirty (and the upstairs shower leaks down into the bedroom ceiling below). Just a general lack of cleaning and maintenance throughout. Patio furniture and chairs were falling apart and probably a liability for the owner. We spent a good 3 hours cleaning before we even settled in, not a great start to our get-a-way. Also there was a propane grill but there was no propane.
Lots of dishes were extremely dirty, sheets on one of the beds were full of fiberglass shards and my brother woke up itching like crazy, mold in showers, stairs were not shoveled and we’re covered in a massive ice block, smoke backdrafts out of the chimney through poorly sealed window into one of the bedrooms upstairs.
Sarah V.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Albesa
3 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were here to hunt and to have a vacation and enjoy the stay in Colorado. The cabin was nice, it was dated and could use some updating. We did find a few things that would have been a better opinion of the house, and that is, it could have been cleaned better and that the dishes were cleaned. I might find another house keeper. Just a thought. We did enjoy our visit and we always love coming to Colorado!
The cabin was perfect for what we needed but it could use a little upkeeping. Overall we had a great stay.
john p.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Julie W.
16 August 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a little TLC
Loved the location of this cabin. The cleanliness of the cabin left a lot to be desired. Used contact lenses on dresser. Did not look like the floors had been cleaned upstairs or down. To the owners credit, I did call him about this and he offered to send the cleaning lady over in the morning. The picnic table needs some serious attention and the bench by the front door I would say just remove it as there is no seat left in it.
Julie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
4/10 Poor
Donna S.
6 August 2022
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Should be cleaner
1). Started off with confusing booking dates. July 31 to Aug 5 was our dates. Three days before leaving, they send info, dates were through Aug 4. Another saying Aug 6. Being scare we’d be short on our vacay time. I’d booked another home from 2 nights. Finally calling the owner, he was confused on our dates too. Finally they got the dates right, had to cancel our home.
2). Arrived at the home, nice room and plenty beds, BUT it was dirty and needed maintenance on several things. Thinking this man needs a better housekeeper.
3) we enjoyed our family time between at the home ad Fun Valley.
This was the 3rd time we have rented this property for a large family vacation. With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large dining table, and new deck, it met all of our needs.
Tony T.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Dan Schmedeman
Dan has owned vacation rentals for 25 years. We know what people need when coming to Colorado, and we are always glad to help visitors make the most out of their vacation.
Why they chose this property
Dan Schmedeman (owner) has designed and built dozens of log homes through out the Colorado Rockies. There is no place in Colorado more scenic then South Fork, and our cabin is setting in the middle of one of the nicest location in the area. After a few days at the cabin, you will not want to go home.
What makes this property unique
My favorite time is the early spring or fall when i can get up early, get my cup of coffee and walk down to the river or Million Resevoir for some great trout fishing.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests