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3 Br Home With 360 Mtn Views. Minutes To Trails Or Town. Pet Friendly -STR-027

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Mt. Princeton in all her glory.
Mountain Vista Retreat
Backyard views of Mt. Princeton
Back porch
Spacious, private, landscaped back yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Buena Vista River Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Arkansas River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3 Br Home With 360 Mtn Views. Minutes To Trails Or Town. Pet Friendly -STR-027

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on 1/2 an acre with amazing views of majestic mountains from the comfort of your front porch or your secluded, fenced-in backyard. Situated only 1 mile from Main Street of Buena Vista and a few blocks from the BV bike path, it's easy to head into town for dining, shopping, art galleries, festival activities, and river access. However, since your retreat sits on the edge of town, you feel like you are truly "away from it all". For the cowboy in you, horseback riding stables are approximately 3 miles away and the Rodeo Grounds, only a few blocks. Rather travel on 2 legs than 4? Try some amazing hikes a few miles away including the Colorado Trail, summit Mt. Yale, or many other options up Cottonwood Pass. Are the fish or a white water rafting adventure calling? The Arkansas River is renowned for that! If golf is your thing, you're only a few blocks away from the Collegiate Peaks Golf Course. Finally, end your perfect day with a soak in Cottonwood Hot Springs just 1 mile away, Mt. Princeton Hot Springs a quick drive or catch a movie at the Comanche Drive-In just minutes away, then head home to the convenience and comforts of your retreat.

"Mountain Vista Retreat" is a family friendly, pet friendly get away with a spacious living area surrounded with windows, allowing views of Mt. Princeton while relaxing on your large sectional sofa. Flat screen TV with wifi (Nextlix, etc.), DVD player and a library of movies are available.

The kitchen has ample space for the chef in you, and many essentials are provided to make your stay easy and comfortable. The new dining room table seats 8 plus seating for 2 more at the bar.

The master bedroom boasts a king sleigh bed, secluded views into the gardened back yard, and an attached bath with shower. The second bedroom has a pillow-topped queen bed , and the third bedroom offers 2 twin log beds and a closet-full of toys for young children as well as an available pack-n-play for extra little ones. The 2nd bathroom has a shower/bath tub.

Your well-behaved 4-legged friends will appreciate the doggie door to the backyard and bowls for their convenience.

Sit comfortably on the lounge chairs and love seat on your front porch, watch the deer roam through the front yard and take in the views of Mt. Antero, Mt. Princeton, Mt. Yale, Mt. Harvard, and Mt. Columbia before you, or relax on the back porch with patio table and chairs, barbeque on the propane grill, and take a swing in the backyard while star gazing.

This is our home away from home, and we invite you to fall in love with it and Buena Vista as we have.

Property manager

Kat Hilburn

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child friendly, great backyard to explore.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs with owner’s approval. See pet rules.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

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 San Isabel National Forest and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Arkansas River - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cottonwood Lake - 22 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jan's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crave - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Br Home With 360 Mtn Views. Minutes To Trails Or Town. Pet Friendly -STR-027 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 3 Br Home With 360 Mtn Views. Minutes To Trails Or Town. Pet Friendly -STR-027?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Br Home With 360 Mtn Views. Minutes To Trails Or Town. Pet Friendly -STR-027?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Br Home With 360 Mtn Views. Minutes To Trails Or Town. Pet Friendly -STR-027 located?

Situated in Buena Vista, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Love Meadow and within 3 miles (5 km) of Buena Vista Heritage Museum and Buena Vista River Park. San Isabel National Forest and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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

Beautiful location

We were surrounded by beautiful views and visited from deer each evening. We loved the town and all that the area has to offer. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Great place to visit with kids

Our grandkids visited our VRBO during our stay and loved the inventory of toys and movies available at this home. This made our stay all the more enjoyable. Our pups had a nice fenced yard to play and we were very pleased with our accommodations during our brief visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Mountain View

Nice and cozy, loved the view. We enjoyed our stay. Thank You!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

BV MTB Vacation

Excellent home, close to town for our MTB vacation group. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman R.

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

Comfortable, roomy house

We really enjoyed our stay in this comfortable home. It was also very nice to have a garage to park in. The location was perfect and provided easy access to the surrounding area. We enjoyed many of the trails around Buena Vista, along with the historic area on E. Main St. The town is very laid back and more relaxed than some other tourist spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

Mt Yale

Very nice house. Perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Buena Vista

House was perfect for my family and dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny J.

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

Great place.

Nice house. Had everything we needed. Plenty of parking for two pickup trucks, with trailers and side by sides. Convenient to trails, grocery stores and restaurants. Will deffently stay here next time we come back to Buena Vista
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Great place!

We had a wonderful stay in BV. The house had everything we needed and is situated close to everything you need in BV!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Best Getaway Ever

The house was prefect for the 6 of us. Beautiful views and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Sunny property

We had a great time around B.V. and this house was a great place for meals, relaxing, star gazing. Our 8 year old loved the basketball shooting game in the garage. Very convenient location for getting into town. Clean house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Great location

Perfect for what we wanted to do. Dogs loved the backyard .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen W.

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

Nice place.

Nice place in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trey C.

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

Base Camp for Hiking Trip

We stayed here in between day hikes and a trip up Mount Yale. Very comfortable. Beautiful views. A well landscaped back yard. Great place for R&R. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

HOLLY T.

Well maintianed, comfortable and close to everything

We rented the home for a few days and loved the welcoming space, comfortable beds, cleanliness and of course, the mountain views. Its far enough from town to feel away, but not isolated, and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Perfect weekend!

Great home! It worked perfect for our family. Dogs loved playing in the backyard. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

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

Worked well for us

Thankful for the garage parking, fenced yard, & space.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jennifer Z.

Cute and comfortable!

This clean, open house really did have beautiful views, from the back porch and cute back yard, to front porch with table and umbrella. It's a little way from downtown (only 2 miles up a main road), which was fine with us, but still really accessible to everything. The kitchen was nicely stocked, and the bedrooms roomy and modern. We had a wonderful time and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Perfect Blue Cabin

This property was perfectly located close to downtown, and close to the Cottonwood Pass area. It is surrounded by beautiful views of Mt. Princeton and the fellow collegiate peaks. There is a front deck that is excellent for enjoying a morning cup of coffee, and a back deck with a dinning table for dinnertime. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and spacious, the living room was cozy with stunning views out of the large windows, the kitchen was well equipped for cooking, and the backyard was great for the pup. After a long day of hiking, we were so thankful to come back to this perfect Blue Cabin to put our feet up and relax. I also want to mention that the communication with the host was flawless. They were easy to reach, quick to respond, and very kind and accommodating. I highly recommend this home for your next trip to Buena Vista!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

The house was large and easily accommodated the 6 of us. Plenty of room to hang out!

We enjoyed our stay at Kat's house. The house was centrally located to downtown Buena Vista, as well as a short drive to 2 different hot springs. The house was roomy and clean. Kat was available during our stay for questions- though we didn't have many, as she provided us with a lot of information about the house and the area. We had a great stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Suzi S.

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

Unplugged long weekend

The house was fabulous, we were there for a music festival and the house being “unplugged” was a blessing! It was nice to have the private backyard and the quiet front porch as well. The kitchen is well appointed and room for multiple people to work together for scrumptious meals being cooked on the grill provided or the stove in the kitchen. Kat was attentive to our needs and more than just a “landlord”.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandi W.

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

Beautiful, comfortable & perfect for a weekend away!

Kat's place was so perfect for our weekend away! There was plenty of space for 6 adults and 1 dog comfortably. The backyard was so nice and perfect for the dog, and the views were unbeatable. We could have just stayed at the house the whole weekend! There was an excellent hiking trail up the road (~15 min drive) with breathtaking views, and a drive-in movie theater within walking distance. Kat was also super easy to communicate with and she made sure we had everything we needed ahead of time. I highly recommend staying here! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Our stay at Buena Vista (property 862827,Katherine Hilburn)

This property was found to be very well maintained, and clean. It had all the things that make a house a home. Our stay was enhanced by having a closed in back yard for our dogs to run & play. The use of the garage was also a game changer ( in those cold mornings). The property was also very well located. It was about a hours drive to a wonderful ski resort at Monarch Mountain and about 20 minutes from All seasons rental for a great snow mobile day. The book of information made up by Katherine with things to do and places to go and eat was very helpful. We ate at a little café they recommended called Evergreen Café and was excellent home town food also the Brown Dog Coffee Company has great sandwiches. Buena Vista is a very nice town and the house was excellent I well hopefully be staying there again in the future and recommend it to family, friends and any one wanting a great vacation and a great place to stay. Thanks again from the Cottingham Family.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sheree S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend getaway

Easy place to access. Plenty of space. Cleanliness was fair, I found some areas dirty so I cleaned the first 2 hours after arriving. Vacuuming area rug in living room and wiping counters, etc. When my daughter & son in law turned down their bed, the sheets were dirty with hair & dirt. It was a bit embarrassing for me. We stripped the bedding and did laundry but took till 10pm. I contacted the owner, and sent pictures, she was very prompt in answering my complaint and apologized. She did say that spare sheets were in the linen closet in the hallway but we found that door locked. Thankful for washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

The perfect getaway ❤️

From the start, Kat was responsive, concise, and friendly. Their home is large, airy, comfortable, and in a fantastic location at the base of the Collegiate Peaks; literally down the street from Cottonwood Pass (third highest peak in the state!) and other easy, fun day trips to Salida (15-20 minutes away for additional shopping and places to grab food), Leadville, Breck! It’s close to Independence Pass if you are brave (I’m not, lol.) Everything was spotlessly clean (we brought our own COVID supplies on our trip but there were cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink). The kitchen is well-appointed and we made good use of the washer and dryer. Our dogs were in heaven in the huge backyard, which was full of interesting plants, visiting birds, and we even saw bunnies :) My husband and I spent late afternoons/early evenings bird watching on the bench swing with a glass of wine. The house does not have cable, but the WiFi is very fast and you can stream movies or watch DVDs (they have many of my all-time faves, including the Dark Crystal). Kat said this house is where they come to unplug and I feel that was a good description for our stay as well. I spent a lot of time relaxing on the comfy couch reading and my husband spent a lot of time cooking. We enjoyed takeout from Pancho’s down the street (cute little Mexican food spot), found lots of vegan food essentials at the City Market, and took our mutts to the Rodeo Grounds around the corner to run wild at the off-leash dog area. We appreciated the recommendations for local businesses. This home is a great value for the price and is truly a better alternative to more congested areas. We were social distancing so we did not partake in any outside activities this time but there are tons of spots for rafting, etc. closeby. One of my good friends told me that Buena (pronounced “Byuna”) Vista is her favorite area of the state and we see why!! We will definitely be back. Thank you, Kat—for you and your family’s hospitality and for the good vibes shared by your house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kat Hilburn

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Our family of 5 and our loving golden retriever live in Denver, CO. My husband and I first fell in love with each other and the Arkansas River Valley many years ago and vowed to one day call it our home. Our dream came true last year when we purchased our "home away from home" and we hope you fall in love with it and BV as well.

Why they chose this property

We love having the amenities of being close to town (just a 2 minute drive or a bike ride to Main St.), but we are far enough on the outskirts that we feel we can touch the mountains. We are a quick drive to so many adventures up Cottonwood Pass: trails, lakes, camping, hot springs, horseback riding, etc. The home itself is spacious, bright and inviting.

What makes this property unique

You can't beat the amazing view of the Collegiate Peaks from the front porch or stargazing from the swing in the backyard. The private back yard boasts beautiful perennials and ample space to play, grill out, and relax.

Languages:

English