5BR - South Main's Iconic Green Craftsman Retreat - Steps to River & Parks

Buena Vista, Colorado
$735 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Some vacation rentals are just a place to sleep. This one is where community happens.

Welcome to the South Main Gathering House — a fully loaded 5-bedroom craftsman in the heart of Buena Vista's most beloved neighborhood. Whether you're here for a family reunion, a friends' getaway, or a multi-family adventure trip, this home was built for exactly that.

DESIGNED FOR TOGETHERNESS
The open great room, kitchen, and dining area flow together so no one gets left out of the conversation. Cook together at the large island bar (seats 4), gather around the gas fireplace, or throw open the French doors to the fenced backyard for grilling and golden-hour mountain views. The gated front porch is a favorite for kids, coffee, and watching Buena Vista wake up.

FIVE BEDROOMS, EVERYONE SLEEPS WELL (sleeps 10–11)
- Primary suite: King, private bath, private balcony with mountain views
- Bedroom 2: Queen + twin bunk (great for families)
- Bedroom 3: Queen
- Bedroom 4: Full bed
- Bedroom 5: Queen
- 2 full baths upstairs + half bath on main level

THE BEST LOCATION IN SOUTH MAIN
Known as the green and red craftsman on the right as you enter the neighborhood, this home puts you steps from the Arkansas River whitewater park, Eddyline Restaurant & Brewery, and Buena Vista's best trails and parks. The Collegiate Peaks are right outside your window.

Raft the Arkansas. Bike the trails. Ski Monarch. Soak in the hot springs. Then come home to the porch, fire up the grill, and let the alpenglow do the rest.

We're proud of our reviews — they'll tell you everything you need to know.

Dept. of Revenue #41554486 | STR-023

Keywords: South Main · Buena Vista · Arkansas River · whitewater · rafting · kayaking · fly fishing · mountain biking · cycling · hiking · bouldering · rock climbing · hot springs · Monarch · Ski Cooper · Copper Mountain · Collegiate Peaks · Sawatch Range · Leadville · Salida · hot air balloons · scenic drives · family reunion · group retreat · craftsman · walkable · alpenglow

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2500 Sq Ft (232 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) 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 : 12

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • J F.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2026

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    It was great having a fenced yard for our dogs. The house is definitely family friendly. Our only problem was getting it cool enough in the house. The weather in Colorado was warmer than expected (not anyone's fault). There is no A/C and we couldn't figure out the system. We all brought clothes for cold and ended up buying T shirts to stay comfortable inside. I guess we could have contacted the host but since it was Christmas we didn't want to bother him. Still, I would highly recommend this house. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Lane G.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    This home is awesome, clean, and in a great location. Communication with the host was easy and quick!

  • Tom D.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    What a charming, comfortable home! Beautifully located just outside of downtown in a quiet neighborhood. Very convenient for the wedding we were attending at the Surf Hotel! The owners were very responsive and accommodating. They were even able to get us in a little early as we arrived earlier than expected! The surrounding scenery is breathtaking!

  • Merritt A.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Location location location! Right in the center of BV. Easy access to downtown, trails, and the river. Beautiful house with everything you need.

  • Carol C.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Fantastic home in every way! Perfect location for everything in Buena Vista (much of it walkable). Right next to the Arkansas River. Home is beautiful, with everything you could need, clean, and well cared for. Neighborhood is wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about our stay in this beautiful home and its helpful host.

  • Daniel L.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    A fantastic house that is a perfect base for exploring all the amazing things in the area.

  • Jonathan L.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    I bring a team each year to serve the BV community. They loved the house and its location. Very clean and had everything they needed when they were not out in the community.

  • Robert S.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    First, the owner was fantastic to work with - very responsive and helpful. Second, the location is perfect for enjoying the best of BV, and finally, the home had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Will be coming back!

  • Dirk E.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    Three generations of our family stay at one of the owners properties each year for the last 8 years. We always enjoy their hospitality and the great location of the properties. This stay was great as ever!

  • Veronica A.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    We attended a wedding here in Buena vista with my family. The location was perfect and the home had plenty of space for all of us. Beautiful inside and out. We will definitely be back.

  • Craig R.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    We had a great time and the house was awesome! We had me and my wife, 2 daughters and 2 son in laws, and 3 grand kids. We all loved the house, location, etc. thanks for allowing us to stay at this beautiful home.

  • Jeffery V.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    We stay in properties throughout the world and every year we come back to this property in Buena Vista because of the location and the beautiful house. It's the perfect family home and we are already looking forward to next year!

  • Kaye E.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    We were visiting Buena Vista for a family wedding. Our group consisted of a multi generational group, and this house had everything we needed. We have stayed in several homes over the years, and this one was at the top of the list, kudos to the owners who anticipated our every need.

  • John C.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    We had a grand time in Buena Vista in August. The location of the house is perfect to all of the recreational activities like the Ark River, trails, restaurants, etc. The house was perfect, and the front porch was excellent!

  • Rachel M.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    We had a blast in Buena Vista. The house was perfect for our extended family - six adults and four little kids under age 4. There were many kid-oriented extras that we super appreciated, like a booster seat, kid dishes, and stool for reaching the bathroom sink. We also loved the location - and easy walk to the river, playground, coffee shop etc. We’d definitely stay here again!

  • Bobbi H.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    This home was amazing. The home itself was so lovely, large bedrooms, beautiful windows, balcony and patio. Fantastic backyard for little ones to play unstructured. Quiet home and neighborhood.

  • Linda K.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Such a great home and so close to the river and all of downtown BV. You can walk to trails, the river and town! We had a wonderful stay.

  • Karl S.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    House is lovely and in a great location. Wonderful family vacation place.

  • Amber S.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    Easy walk to shops and restaurants!! The house is wonderful! Had all the amenities our large family needed! Great backyard that the kids loved playing in! Wonderful spot and would book again!!

  • Joy D.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    We will all (12 of us!) remember the green house! It provided a welcoming and spacious base for our family vacation in Buena Vista. With perfectly arranged 5 bedrooms, gourmet kitchen and fenced outdoor yard/terrace, it was the perfect home for our rambunctious group. Jeffrey the owner was very gracious and responsive. There were a couple of kids bikes plus adult bikes in the storage shed and games for the kids; High chair and pack n play also. The front porch was perfect for cool mornings with coffee. We cannot say enough great things about this experience and will be back to Buena Vista soon!

  • Kim J.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    This was a great house for our gathering for a family wedding. It is right in the heart of the south main district, shopping, restaurants and recreational opportunities. The house itself is comfortable and the kitchen it fully equipped. (we cooked many meals). The host was very communicative. We would love to stay there again

  • Linda F.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 29, 2024

    This was a perfect place for our large family, lovely back yard and front porch and easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants downtown.

  • sam n.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    We like the South Main area of BV close to the river and parks and this house was great for our family of 10.

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$735+
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