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Basecamp For Your Buena Vista Adventure -STR-158

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Sunset on South Main
Entry & Porch
Open floor plan
Natural lighting
Full size sofa bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Buena Vista, CO
  • Buena Vista River Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Arkansas River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Basecamp For Your Buena Vista Adventure -STR-158

You’ll be staying in South Main River Park, a New Urbanist community being built on the Arkansas River in the town of Buena Vista. If your priorities are 1) convenient access to the area’s many recreational activities, 2) a beautiful location at 3) an affordable price, our apartment may be just what you're looking for.

You can launch a kayak, hop on a mountain bike or wear out your hiking shoes by just stepping out the front door. Just steps to the South Main whitewater launch area, kayak play hole and Whitewater and Arkansas River Trails at this affordable rate. These trails are tied to the Barbara Whipple Trail, Midland Bike Trail and Four Mile Travel Management Area. 175,000 acres of wilderness and BLM lands are your backyard. A skate park, pump track, and several playgrounds are just a few blocks away.

Shopping, restaurants, equipment rentals, drive-in theatre, Community Center, museum, town library and other amenities are within easy walking distance. The Eddyline Brewery and Restaurant is at the other end of our block. After a hard day of recreating you can either sit down for beer and fire baked pizza or you can sit in your own courtyard and watch the sunset over Mt. Princeton and the Continental Divide. Don't forget to drop by the Midland Stop for a cup of coffee and delicious gelato! Enjoy watching the kayakers and rafters running the rapids or bikers, hikers and rock climbers ascending 9600 foot Midland Hill on the other side of the river from South Main's 'Living Room Without Walls'. During summer evenings head on over to Music on the Beach, a place where you can enjoy free live music (TBD by covid restrictions).

South Main architectural standards are creating an authentic traditional neighborhood. High quality public space is designed for walking and creating community. You will be staying on the first floor of a 3-story classical style stone and stucco building. The apartment’s spacious living area and separate bedroom will sleep four easo;y. An open kitchen and dining area bring the total floor space to about 850 sq.ft. Entry is through a courtyard and large porch on the west side of the building. There is a good view toward 14,000+ foot Mt. Princeton and the Continental Divide, but none toward the River. The courtyard provides a private place for dining and socializing away from Main Street and the public square. The covered porch offers shelter and shade. Priced at less than the best hotel in town, we want to build a loyal core of vacationing guests who share our joy of living here. Our apartment is clean, homey and affordable, but not luxury living.

PLEASE NOTE: The apartment is below the main house. We have 3 young children who are home most days, but in bed on the upper floors around 7:30pm. Because of the nature of the building, you will hear typical noises of people living upstairs.

STR18-018

Property manager

Stephanie Rauch
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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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
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Events

No events allowed
No wedding after parties!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking/ No drugs
Apartment is below the main house. We have 3 young children who are home most days, but in bed by 7:30pm. YOU WILL HEAR TYPICAL NOISES OF PEOPLE ^STRS

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: No wedding after parties!
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

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Browns Canyon National Monument and St. Elmo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and San Isabel National Forest. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Map
Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista River Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arkansas River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Mt. Princeton - 38 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jan's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crave - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Basecamp For Your Buena Vista Adventure -STR-158 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Basecamp For Your Buena Vista Adventure -STR-158?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Basecamp For Your Buena Vista Adventure -STR-158?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Basecamp For Your Buena Vista Adventure -STR-158 located?

Located in the heart of Buena Vista, this apartment building is steps away from Buena Vista River Park and Arkansas River. Buena Vista Heritage Museum and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barrone
Amazing time at an amazing place! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good for what we needed
The place had everything we needed. It wasn't fancy but the convenience made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Easy, walking distance to shopping, restaurant, and walking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
We had a great two-night stay here! It's in a great part of Buena Vista and we stayed right across the street from the Surf hotel where we were attending a wedding. Everything was very smooth and we will certainly look to rent this place again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect base camp for hiking 14ers. Then chill in the evenings with great food/drink options in BV.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 quick stay
We are on a road trip from Florida for one month wanted to explore beautiful Buena Vista, I had a wonderful time. I recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we wanted
Beautiful condo and extremely well kept, well furnished and clean. It has all we wanted for a place conveniently located to the river and downtown. We knew nothing about BV and wanted a short visit to explore and the place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and super clean!
Great BV location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice side entrance unit near river
We enjoyed our stay, and the owners were responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway spot
Great location to launch adventures in the Arkansas River valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

holly s., colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Perfect for a weekend getaway. Could not have had a better host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andree D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious condo near river
This condo is well kept, clean, and in the newer South Main area. From the deck the view of Mt. Princeton is clear. It is well appointed and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P., Bayfield, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Loved the downtown location of this property. Close to the river, Eddyline, parks, and shops. Very clean, spacious and quiet. No complaints! We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great property with plenty of space and great location in town. Only complaint would be the bed is pretty firm which just isn’t our preference.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L., Iowa City, IA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay in great neighborhood
My 17 year old son and I stayed one night in July as we passed through town. Great location in South Main neighborhood, easy on street parking, very clean and comfortable. A bit overpriced due to VRBO junk fees but highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lori w.

great buena vista property!!!
the property was great. it was spacious, great location, very nice and clean. we were impressed! it was really, really nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Daniel D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location. Basic. Worked well as a place to sleep. VERY firm mattress. Lots of bedding. Nice place though. Like the access to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Lafayette, CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place and Location
It was just what we needed, walking distance to everything. We were at a motorcycle event in town so able to walk every where we needed to go that wasn't a ride. Place was large even had the Rockies Baseball Channel. Couldn't ask for more. Good parking also.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding guest at the Surf Hotel
Perfect location for the purpose of our trip. The apartment was very quiet and comfortable. I would recommend a short description of the location of the lock box in your narrative. I would like to thank the host's father for his assistance in getting us checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

John Erick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Owner was fantastic to communicate with. Bed was a memory foam but it felt more like a block of concrete with a sponge on top. Wife had to sleep on the couch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property in BV. We will be back!
Enjoyed our visit to gorgeous BV at this great property. Perfect location. Short walk to the river, restaurants and downtown activites. Spacious unit. Well stocked kitchen. Super clean. We visited on an unusually hot July week, but stayed comfortable with the ceiling fans and by opening windows at night. We would absolutely rent this unit again on future visits to BV!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Easy to find, super nice property, in cozy neighborhood.
This place was super cute! Loved the location, the condo was new, and comfortable. The only complaint I have was the pullout couch mattress was very uncomfortable! Would be great if the mattress was a little thicker. But everything else was lovely. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

8/10 Good

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quiet, clean, and easy
This stay was reasonably priced and I was satisfied with the accommodations. There was a decent amount of space for a 1 bedroom and I appreciated the quiet. I'd recommend upgrading the TV because it had really low picture quality and was generally not usable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Meredith A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had higher hopes
The place was clean, in a great location, lovely owner with great communication. However, the sleeping arrangements were not great. The bed itself was extremely firm, and the pullout was absolutely AWFUL. We played musical chairs and my husband ended up on pullout. His comment was that 'prison beds are more comfortable.' My daughter had a MTB race early the next morning, and her sleeping there was not an option. The place has wonderful potential with some updated decor and new mattresses to justify the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Rauch

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Bob is the father of three daughters and one son, Retired Lutheran minister and academic, co-founder and owner of two businesses: Cambridge Financial Advisors, LLC and People's Financial Advisor, LLC, enjoying a second career as a Fee-Only Financial Planner. An outdoor enthusiast, love running, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, exploring, history, reading, meeting people and learning something new every day.

The majority of your communication will be with my youngest daughter, Stephanie, though you might see me out shoveling snow in the winter, or on the trails taking my daily walks in the warmer weather! Stephanie is a wife and mom of three humans and two furbabies. She enjoys spending time outside with the kids, hiking, and reading books on one of the upper porches. You may see Stephanie out taking walks with the kids and dogs or heading out for a run along the river.

Why they chose this property

This 1 bedroom, 1 bath first floor apartment offers an unparalleled South Main experience. You are in heart of the subdivision within steps to all of Buena Vista's outdoor activities. The master bedroom features a spacious walk-in closet and private access to the full bath. In the living room is a Smart TV with cable and a blu ray/dvd player for those evenings after an adventurous day to wind down and prep yourself for the next day's expeditions. With a fully stocked kitchen, you can enjoy prepping your own meals and enjoy a shaded dining experience on the covered porch. Plenty of storage on this covered porch for your kayaks, bikes, rafts or whatever gear you may be bringing. Washer and dryer in the laundry room (detergent not provided). This is the ideal place to stay for the adventurer.

What makes this property unique

South Main River Park is a New Urbanist development with access to the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Pike-San Isabel National Forest. Our "back yard" is 175,000 acres of wilderness and BLM recreation area. We can step out our front door for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, cross county skiing, wilderness camping, snow shoeing, four-wheeling, panning for gold and exploring historic ghost towns. If I have to work, I prefer to do it in the environment of 14,000 foot mountains. There's never a bad day when you're surrounded by the towering peaks of the Sawatch, Sangre de Christo and Mosquito Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Those same towering mountains on three sides create a protective wall for what the state climatologist calls 'The Banana Belt of the Rocky Mountains'. Winters on the valley floor are relatively warm and mild compared to the mountains around us. We actually enjoy a high desert climate with an average of 10 inches of rainfall.

Languages:

English

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