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B. V. Mountain Retreat - STR-222

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum
    9 min walk
  • Buena Vista River Park
    17 min walk
  • Arkansas River
    3 min drive
  • Leadville, CO (LXV-Lake County)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Buena Vista

In Buena Vista .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Buena Vista Heritage Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Buena Vista River Park with a stay here. Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Arkansas River - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Love Meadow - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jan's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crave - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

B. V. Mountain Retreat - STR-222

Be one of the first to experience this newly remodled upstairs apartment, that has two spacious bedrooms, one bath and a fully equipped kitchen. We have new mattresses and bedding. It is centrally located in a quiet neighborhood on West Main Street. It is also located next to Grandma & Grandpa's House, another VRBO rental. These two properties can be rented individually and or together for larger groups.

This amazing vacation rental is perfect for couples looking for an adventure getaway. We have 14 steps into the apartment. You could say this is your first "Fourteener". We have a BBQ grill in the yard and all the utensils to enjoy a perfect meal at home. Old fashioned farmhouse sink. (Washbasin below the sink)
Deer often visit the yard in the cool of an early morning or right before sundown.

A five minute walk will have you in downtown Buena Vista. A two minute walk will put you in the McPhelemy Park and the Eddyline Brewery and Restaurant. The Park has playground equipment and a lake with a waterfall that is lit up at night. The local Lion's Club stocks the trout in the lake each season and is open to all for fishing with no license needed. We hope a family member will be able to say "I caught my first fish in Buena Vista!". All of our kids and grandkids have enjoyed this activity. Near the Town Lake is the historic Train Depot and Caboose which will be open in the summer months.

Continuing east across the highway will lead you into East Main Business District where you will find all kinds of gifts and antique shops, art galleries, Lobacks bakery (glazed donuts and longjohns, our favorites). Heritage Museum (I went to school there long ago), and numerous restaurants.

As you continue east you will find a pedal park, tennis courts, softball field, and picnic area. Then the great reward, the majesty of the mighty Arkansas River with an arching footbridge over the water. Once you have crossed over the river, please enjoy the Barbra Whipple Walking Trail and biking trails over Midland.

After you return back to the Loft, if you would like to go west (towards the mountains), drive approximately 3 miles and you will find the Comanche Movie Drive- In, (opened in1966 by the Groy family). Take a blanket, a folding chair and a treat to eat and sit outside under the stars and watch a great movie. It just doesn't get any better than that!

If you travel past the Drive-in approximately 2 miles you will find the Cottonwood Hot Springs Resort, natural hot springs that you can soak in. Continuing on past the hot springs, approximately 2 miles is the turnoff for Cottonwood Lake, traveling 3 miles, you will then arrive at a beautiful, peaceful, serene mountain lake. Cottonwood Lake is included in our pictures.

After you return to the Loft you might like to plan a trip to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs where you can soak in the river with hot water seeping from the ground or swim in the beautiful pools.

The Jumpin Good Goat Dairy has free tours and samples, and you get to pet the goats. They are so cute! See the "Welcome Booklet". We also have an regional airport, golf course, hike one of the Fourteeners, mountain biking, ATVing, and fly fishing. With the endless amount of adventures in our little mountain town you're bound to have an unforgettable experience when you stay at the B. V. Mountain Retreat.

POLICIES:
Due to recent tax bill 2024 STR's will be taxed at a higher rate. We have not raised our prices for many years, it was necessary to raise our rates. Thank you for considering us and look forward to you as our Guest.

No Smoking (including marijuana)
$50.00 COVID Additional Sanitizing Cleaning Fee shows under Administrative Fee
No events or parties
Sleeps up to 4 guests. Each additional guest $15.00 per person per night.
Must be at least 23 years old to book reservation. Photo ID requested upon check-in.
To guarantee full refund of deposit please adhere to the above policies.

Military Active Duty Discount 10% off each night with ID.

Cancellation - 100% refund if cancel is received 30 days before arrival date & apartment is rented for your dates.
50% refund with a 14 day notice before arrival date and apartment is rented for your dates.
0% refund if cancel 1 - 13 days before arrival date or no. show.

Property manager

Brenda and Dan Runyan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Rafting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 850 sq ft (79 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

B. V. Mountain Retreat - STR-222 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Very clean. Excellent location for walking to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buena vista retreat
Great site as my sister-in-law joined my husband and me for a family wedding. The 2 bedrooms worked well, two sitting areas and well equipped kitchen (even though we didn’t used it for meals). Very easy walk to town with charming stores and yummy restaurants. Quiet neighborhood. Appreciated off street parking Fantastic property manager!!! Much easier to work with than others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice base for outdoor adventures
Nice place, my son and I stayed four nights and went hiking and enjoyed the separate rooms and were able to cook a couple meals. Gets hot in the summer sun and probably not a place to spend all day at since it’s kind of dark, but we were going to bed early to get up early and head into the mountains so it was perfect for us. Host was easy to reach and place was very clean and easy to check in and check out. Would stay again with a hiker agenda.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Polly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet , and a nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good landing ground for guys trip
4 friends from Kansas to hike for the weekend. This property was great for our stay. It was clean and the host was great and very hospitable. Very reasonably priced vs. other options in the area. King, Queen, and a couch to sleep on were sufficient for what we needed this weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne Z., FORT COLLINS

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little apartment
We have a very comfortable stay in Buena Vista! Thank you Deanna for being so accomodating. We love the old fashioned decor and the convenience of the location. Highly recommend! Just be careful on the stairs! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very charming!
A very comfortable upstairs apartment! Complete privacy with separate entrance. The downstairs is a business of some sort but bo impact whatsoever on our stay. They furnished it with everything you would need. Definitely a do over!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute loft
Perfect location on Main Street, close to restaurants and shops. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy place, perfect location
We stayed here for a week in the summer. The place was great - perfect location, in center of town, but still quiet. The property was clean and well equipped. The property manager was very responsive and accomodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Denise B., Elmhurst, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Location! Clean! Responsive communication!
My sister and I spent 2 delightful nights in this mountain retreat! We found it immaculately clean, the beds were very comfortable, and there was a lot of space created for use in this upper story of an older home. It was also furnished decoratively and usefully with amenities we could use. The location was perfect for exploring Buena Vista and for use as a starting point for our day trip to Crested Butte. The only reason I gave a couple 4 stars was due to our age--we are both in our seventies--and I didn't realize (at least I don't remember the listing mentioning) that the unit was accessed by climbing a fairly steep and significant number of stairs, making carrying luggage up and down a somewhat difficult task. We are "flat landers" as well--haha!--so younger people already used to climbing mountains would find this no challenge. My sister is also sight-impaired, presenting her with more challenges. But overall, we loved our stay there, and I can't emphasize enough how responsive and personable both the owner and the property manager were to our needs! If stairs don't bother you, quickly make a reservation to have a stay in this Mountain Retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
First visit to BV
The space was perfect for our family of four. Walking distance to everything in town. Property managers were responsive and left clear detailed information. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lagniappe days.
A last minute addition to our trip. This is a lovely little apartment. We really enjoyed our stay. Perfectly located in the center of town. Within walking distance of the park. Had a good workout on the stairs, haha. Make sure to bring a fan for a little extra air circulation. Host is very helpful and friendly and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023