Rushing Creek w/Mountain Views! Perfect Cabin for Family/Couples Getaways!

Nathrop, Colorado
$323 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Rushing Creek, Mountain Views Make Cabin a Perfect Vacation Getaway.
Enjoy the best of both worlds----the peaks of the Continental Divide and the rushing waters of Brown's Creek. You get spectacular mountain views from our upper and lower decks. Plus, enjoy our creek with firepit seating, patio, picnic table and hammock. Wireless even extends to the creek. Enjoy all from the comfort of a private cozy cabin set on three acres of meadow and aspens, spruce and cottonwoods.

And now we have high-speed internet for streaming entertainment.

For outdoor enthusiasts, we're in hiking/rafting/biking country. We're 1 mile east of the Colorado Trail trailhead, and just 3 miles up creek from the Arkansas River where it has carved out historic Brown's Canyon National Monument.

This well-appointed home has all the amenities. It was furnished with a family in mind, but is equally comfortable for a couples’ getaway. The charming décor is rustic with a touch of retro.

The homey living room has a river-rock fireplace, comfy couch, club chairs with ottomans and an electric recliner. Two six-foot windows face the mountains. The living room also has Roku, DVD player, plenty of books, and a collection of board games and jigsaw puzzles.

The kitchen is fully furnished with two sets of dishes, pots and pans, bakeware, mixer, crock pots, rice cooker, blender, electric griddle and more. The kitchen window above the sink looks onto the creek and aspen. Next to another six-foot window is a pine dining table which seats eight, and comes with placemats and bandana napkins. Right off the kitchen is a full-sized washer and dryer. All linens are furnished, including beach towels for water activities.

The large upstairs master is 20’ x 20’ and has a vaulted ceiling and king-sized bed. The room also has a ceiling fan and a sliding glass door which leads onto a deck with bench-seating and mountain views. The decorative (non-working) fireplace is set with candles for a romantic escape. At the top of the stairs is a full bathroom. Towels are provided of course.

The main floor has a full bath (tub/shower).

The main floor features a wrap-around deck with a gas grill and a patio table with umbrella overlooking the creek. On the mountain side is a bench glider and side table, perfect for morning coffee or a glass of wine as the sun dips behind the Continental Divide. Step off the deck into the aspen shade for the picnic table, fire pit, hammock and Adirondack benches by the creek.

The area borders millions of acres of National Forest wilderness for hiking. The cabin is just minutes from the best rafting in the west, fly fishing, mineral hot springs, trail rides and golf. Visit the nearby ghost town of St. Elmo and feed chipmunks. Rent a jeep or ATVs in Buena Vista or Salida.

Sample both mountain towns of Salida and Buena Vista—the cabin is exactly between these Arkansas River tourist getaways---just a 15 minute drive in either direction. Enjoy the many restaurants, including the Boathouse Cantina and High Side Restaurant, where you can sip a drink and watch kayakers on the Arkansas River. Amicas microbrewery offers wood-fired pizza and salads. Currents restaurant has good food and live music many evenings. Afterwards, stroll along the river and browse the numerous art galleries and shops.

Plan your own getaway, or we can provide you with links to area activities and attractions.
Cabin on Creek w/Mountain Views! Perfect for Year-Round Getaways!

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1700 Sq Ft (158 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Mixer Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Forrest R.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Very comfortable and Homey.

  • Lou S.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    We really enjoyed our time away at this cabin. We really enjoyed sitting by the creek.

  • Matt H.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We've been here multiple times and love it. Highly recommend! Plus we saw moose in the front yard!

  • Paige D.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Check in was seamless. Kitchen is one of the best equipped I have seen in a VRBO rental. It has everything you need right down to the spices, cooking oils, ziplock bags, and Aluminum foil. Really amazing. The cabin was clean cute and a wonderful location. Right on the stream so you can enjoy the solitude every morning and evening outside. Great views of Mt Antero and a perfect location halfway between both Buena Vista and Salida. It's just a beautiful location and Rick the owner was a delight to work with. Very responsive. I highly recommend this property. We will for sure be back.

  • kenneth b.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Sitting by the creek with the fire going was perfect. Like a good camping trip with all the comforts of home. Easy access to everything without being in town.

  • Phoebe R.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    This lovely home and incredible setting exceeded our expectations. Our host was accommodating and once we arrived we immediately felt welcome. Great care has been taken to make visitors feel at home. The decor is charming and comfortable inside, well maintained, with everything we might possibly have needed during our stay. For us, the highlight was sitting next to Browns Creek in the morning and evening, and hearing the creek as we went to sleep each night. We hope to return again soon!

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    My family had a great time staying in this cabin for a week. We explored everywhere around it! Excellent communication with the owner.

  • Angela A.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    Our family had a great time. We loved the secluded cabin and the access to Buena Vista and Salida. Going to bed with the windows open and falling asleep to the sounds of Browns Creek was awesome. Rick is a wonderful host. Very flexible and easy to reach if needed. We were blessed to find one of the coolest places in Colorado to make memories with our daughters!

  • shelley s.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    The cabin was cozy, comfortable and had all we needed. We could tell how much the owners treasure their mountain place. We enjoyed sitting by the stream and hearing it during the night. The location worked well for our activities of hiking and being in nature. If we needed to access a town, Buena Vista and Salida were within reach.

  • TONYA B.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed with family and loved the welcoming home and amazing property. Great seating area at stream with fire ring. Fully stocked kitchen

  • Ward M.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this cabin tucked in at the base of mount Antero but convenient to local towns of Buena Vista & Salida. We acclimated here in preparation for a longer stay at altitude and enjoyed hikes, fishing high country lakes, and floated the Arkansas. Great amenities and communication with host.

  • Sarah N.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    We stayed at this cabin to get away from the city for a few days. It did not disappoint! The creek and the firepit were the our highlights! We drove up to St. Elmo, hiked and went to Cache Creek to find gold. Its the perfect cabin to getaway and relax. We will be definbe back.

  • Mike M.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    House was beautiful with great views and your own piece of Brown’s Creek. Rick was very helpful and great to work with. Location is great for rafting, shopping, dining out, hiking, fishing and many other things to do in the area. Will definitely book again.

  • Anne U.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    We had the BEST time in this beautiful, secluded spot. Rick and Jenny were gracious, helpful, communicative, and just made us feel so welcomed and comfortable. The cabin was just what we were hoping for - a beautiful, quaint, clean spot for our family to relax amidst the mountains.

  • Bridget O.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Beautiful property. River right outside. Close to the hot springs.

  • Elizabeth S.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    This cabin was perfect for our stay in the mountains. It is nestled in aspens with views of mountains and a meadow. The creek is within steps of the house and lovely to look at and listen to. It’s a great fishing spot but don’t tell anyone! The house is not a rustic cabin but a comfy home with everything you need for preparing meals. It’s easy to get to town, to hot springs and to hiking trails but we didn’t really want to leave the cabin!

  • Blaine B.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    They had everything we needed to make our stay so enjoyable!

  • Susan P.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    Great location. Loved the firepit as an added bonus. Plenty of room and space for our stay. Host was great responding to questions.

  • Morgan l.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    Communication with property manager was excellent. The house is well described as pictured. House was well cleaned and sanitary. The kitchen was equiped well for cooking and even some storage of leftovers. The organization there was very welcomed. The beds are comfortable and the master has a warming matress on it which my wife loved. Any window or door opened and you could hear the river which was amazing and relaxing. Mule deer were present throughout the neighbor hood. The fire pit adjacent to the river are the icing on the cake. This is an excellent place to retreat and relax. 5 stars definitely. We plan on returning

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$323+
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