Holloway Hot Springs Cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 244 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Buena Vista, CO

Cottonwood Hot Springs5 min walk
Cottonwood Lake24 min drive
Mt. Princeton53 min drive
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Our fully restored 1800's mining cabin sits on the edge of Cottonwood Creek. Our one of a kind cabin offers a hand crafted hot springs hot tub with an ever flowing infinity edge and mood setting led lighting. This handcrafted hot tub was built into the mountain bordering rocks and trees truly giving you the experience of the mountain terrain. This hot tub is like no other, offering multi level seating as well as being 4 and half feet deep. It is more like a small pool, comfortably While enjoying our odorless geothermal hot springs water you will be surrounded by nature. To add to the ambiance we have added speakers into the trees to allow you to listen to the music of your choice while soaking. For your enjoyment and to help you truly experience the wild west we have created two beautiful decks both overlooking Cottonwood Creek. One deck leads to your amazing hot springs hot tub and offers a sitting area with a gas grill and fire pit. Your second deck is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee.
This truly unique cabin is filled with a wide array of amenities, including a kitchen with full sized refrigerator (and ice maker), stove and microwave. There is a Queen size bed in the loft that you get to by using a handcrafted, wooden ladder. There is a very comfortable, pull out Queen futon in the living room an a dining area fold down bed that will sleep 2 children comfortably. You will for sure stay warm and cozy as our cabin is heated with a wood-pellet-burning stove or if you prefer we have electric heating options. For your entertainment we have a full sized flat screen TV including satellite television and DVD player as well as surround sound. Although this one room mining cabin is small you will be sure to feel at home and experience the mountains in a whole new way. You will leave our mountain retreat feeling renewed and refreshed. Don't hesitate, come experience Colorado's hot springs water in a one of a kind fashion!

Property manager

Jaqcui

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$25 non-refundable pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not allow smoking inside of our cabins.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Cottonwood Hot Springs and Lynch Creek Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mt. Princeton and San Isabel National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

Cottonwood Hot Springs - 5 min walk
Buena Vista River Park - 11 min drive
Arkansas River - 15 min drive
Cottonwood Lake - 24 min drive
Mt. Princeton - 53 min drive

Getting around

Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

Eddyline Restaurant & Brewery - 11 min drive
Sorelle Delicatessen - 10 min drive
Eddyline Brewery - 10 min drive
Brown Dog Coffee - 10 min drive
Subway - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holloway Hot Springs Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holloway Hot Springs Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holloway Hot Springs Cabin ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holloway Hot Springs Cabin located?

Located in the heart of Buena Vista, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of San Isabel National Forest and Cottonwood Hot Springs. Love Meadow and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

23 September 2021

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

Awesome get-away for our 24th Anniversary

My wife and I had a great time relaxing in this cozy cabin. We enjoyed the natural hot spring hot tub and loved the beauty around us, especially the river just a few feet away. The owners obviously take a lot of pride in this property and making their guests feel comfortable and at home - it's an old and small cabin, but very clean, well kept up and maintained (although there was no WiFi and we didn't have cell service, it was actually nice to be off the grid for a few days and it is very close to town, so you can run into town to check email, etc.). We will definitely be back in the future. Many tanks, Jeff & Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth M.

23 August 2021

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

Great spot to soak after a 14r!

Nice cabin one creek.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

sarah e., Mansfield, Texas

14 June 2021

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

Magical Stay

Our little family of 3 could not have been more happy with the location (so close to town yet felt so remote), the amazing rushing creek, the PRIVATE hot spring overlooking the creek, the sweet cabin, and OH MY so many included amenities! It was better than a 5 star resort! We loved biking the town and enjoying everything the cabin had to offer. I almost cried when we had to leave because it was simply so perfect and magical for our little family!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

5 October 2020

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

relaxing getaway

this is a very unique property and lots of history. The owner is very nice and helpful. Just a warning for people who sleep lightly, the sound of the river is very loud, so bring earplugs. The hot springs pool was great and the kids loved it! We want to go again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jolea T.

28 September 2020

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

Little slice of heaven

GoRgEoUs property! The cabin was just perfect for our long anniversary weekend. SO many amenities! Comfortable bed, plenty of towels, robes, toiletries, stocked kitchen including beverages, dog bowls with our doggie's name on them, yummy coffee, relaxing privacy, nice bathroom, breathtaking scenery, private hot springs, etc. etc. We will definitely be back. Overall, Holloway cabin is an absolutely beautiful little slice of heaven. ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jaqcui

Owners Glen and Bonnie Merrifield are Colorado natives. They have built their home on our 60-acre property where they raised their three children Garrick, Beige and Zach. They have been successful business owners for over thirty years, running Merrifield's Greenhouse and Garden Hut here in Buena Vista. About 15 years ago they began fulfilling Charlotte and Roy's (Glen's Grandparents) seventy plus year old dream of starting a hot springs resort. The road has had its bumps, yet they have not lost hope.

Why they chose this property

Our 60-acre property is rich in American history, originally 160 homestead issued to Allen T. Holloway in 1892 by then President Benjamin Harris. Allen Holloway passed away three years later leaving the property to his widow Emma and two sons Judsten and Wilbur. Wilbur became the main homesteader of the property, growing potatoes and onions taking advantage of the abundance of water his property held. Wilbur became friends with Roy and Charlotte Merrifield who were owners and operators of 7 different restaurants over the years, The hot springs water came out of the mountain naturally right on Cottonwood Creek and left mineral deposits making Wilbur, Roy and there friend Grover Dobbins believe that there was gold in the mountain too. They began to mine in 1932 with big hopes. The tunnels they were mining eventually became too hot to bear do to the constant flow of hot springs water they had to halt there efforts. In 1943 Charlotte Merrifield cared for Wilbur Holloway when he fell ill. Due to her act of kindness Wilbur left his portion of the homestead property to Roy and Charlotte Merrifield. Roy and his friend Grover eventually moved Wilbur Holloway's cabin off the main property to the banks of Cottonwood Creek where it sits today. Moving it was no easy task, they used horses to move each log and reassembled it themselves. Roy and Charlotte loved that spot too, they decided to build their own cabin next to the Holloway cabin. The Merrifield's enjoyed the summer months on the creek relaxing and fly fishing with their son Gary. Roy and Charlotte seemed to have a great business since, they took advantage of their properties water and offered twenty-five cent hot baths to anyone passing by. Gary Merrifield and his wife Betty Nell inherited the property in 1968. To keep the properties water rights they began a small greenhouse where they grew geraniums.This is just the beginning of our families' story.

What makes this property unique

We once thought the Holloway Cabin was beyond repair. In hopes of bringing in extra income to further our family dream of opening Charlotte Hot Springs Resort we began renovations on the historic cabin. For extra sleeping space we added a loft. We built a custom odorless hot springs hot tub for your relaxation pleasure. The hot tub is built with rocks from the property, adding a touch of modern we installed led lighting into the hot tub walls to create another level of ambiance. You can also enjoy the music of your choice with our out door bluetooth speakers. You will be nothing short of awed while soaking and enjoying the creek side scenery, nestled in the heart of the rocky mountains.

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