Dog-friendly mansion with antique decor, WiFi, and gas fireplace - near skiing

South Fork, Colorado
$845 avg/night
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The Dragonfly

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The Dragonfly Estate: Victorian Mansion & Studio Apartment

8 bedrooms 8.5 Baths Sleeps 18– The Ultimate Group Basecamp Near Wolf Creek
Experience the grand scale of The Dragonfly, an estate that combines a 7-bedroom Victorian
mansion with a private studio apartment(8th bedroom). Nestled next to the Rio Grande
National Forest, this property offers the perfect balance of communal spaces and private
sanctuaries, making it the premier choice for large families and adventure groups.
The Ultimate Layout for Groups
● 8 Bedrooms total / 8.5 Baths: Every bedroom in the main house and the studio
features its own en-suite bathroom. No more waiting in line—everyone enjoys the
luxury of a private suite.
● Custom Climate Control: Each room is equipped with its own individual thermostat.
● The Dragonfly Studio (8th bedroom): Located above the garage with a private entrance
and deck, this studio offers a quiet escape for those in the group who want extra
solitude.
Indoor Luxury & Amenities
● Chef’s Kitchen: A fully equipped kitchen with multiple dining areas makes it easy to
host and prepare large family feasts.
● Relax & Soak: Unwind after a long day of adventure in one of our multiple jetted
tubs—perfect for post-hike or post-ski soaking.
● Entertainment: Head to the game room for late-night board game tournaments, or
browse our extensive DVD library for a movie night. (Note: High-speed Mesh WiFi is
provided for your own devices in place of cable TV).
Mountain Atmosphere & Views
● Unbeatable Location: You are nestled next to the Rio Grande National Forest,
offering a peaceful, scenic escape with mountain views from every window.
● Porch & Fire Pit: Relax on the front porch swing to take in the sunset, or gather the
whole group around the backyard fire pit to enjoy the crisp mountain air and the distant
sound of the South Fork of the Rio Grande River. Always check for fire restrictions.
Your Adventure Basecamp
● Skiing: Just 17 miles to Wolf Creek Ski Area, famous for having the Most Snow in
Colorado.

● Fishing: A fisherman’s dream! Minutes from world-class fly fishing on the Rio Grande
and lake/ice fishing at Beaver Creek and Big Meadow Reservoirs 5 and 12 miles
respectively.
● Hiking & Outdoors: Immediate access to the National Forest for hiking, horseback
riding, biking and ATV trails.
● Local Favorites: Enjoy easy access to Golfing (3 miles away), Railbiking (2 miles
away), Tubing the Rio Grande, Paddleboard, Kayak or Canoe reservoirs and lakes.
● The renowned Creede Repertory Theatre a 25-minute drive on the Silver Thread
Scenic & Historic Byway to Historic Creede.
Family Amenities & Good to Know
● Family First: We provide 2 Pack ‘n Plays, high chair, toddler dishes, and a custom in-
house scavenger hunt!
● Modern Essentials: High-speed Mesh WiFi throughout. (Note: We feature an extensive
DVD library and board games in place of cable TV).
● Winter Travel: 4WD or AWD may be needed during the winter months to get to Wolf
Creek.
● Pet Policy: Limit of 2 Small dogs (under 20 lbs). NO Large dogs.
● Security: External entry points including the garage and driveway are monitored by
security cameras for your peace of mind.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: Main house doorbell camera at front door, camera above kitchen door grill side, camera above kitchen door fire pit side.
Studio doorbell camera at front door, camera above garage facing driveway and camera above garage side door.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the Rental Agreement on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

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

    8 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 5000 Sq Ft (465 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    7.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Sledding Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. 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 : 18

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Review Review

  • Bradley Y.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Everything is a little dated in the house, but for the price they are charging it was a good deal. There are a lot of decoration/antiques on the walls / end tables so if you have young ones that cannot control themselves get the insurance. All of the young kids in our family were sent outside (summer time) if they started to get rambunctious. This only gets 4 stars from me for the Vacasa management. VRBO lets them handle check in and out not on VRBO which would be fine if they were quick. I did not get the door codes on check in day and when I texted Vacasa they first suggested I missed it in my spam folder. After a 10 min back and forth they finally agreed to get me the codes. After another 45 min of waiting they sent me two codes for the doors. What they didn't bother to tell was that it was only for the lock boxes for the physical keys (took us another 15 min. to figure that out). So we waited about an hour outside the house before we could get in. Once we got inside it went OK. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils & appliances. The checkout policy is reasonable and easy to follow.

  • Marney S.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    While the location is beautiful, and the home is spacious, the communication from the management company was horrible the entire time. We were not sent the code before check-in, and had to call and get it. During this day, they did not respond to questions in a timely manner, and the day we left, we quickly realized we left an item. I immediately started communicating, trying to retrieve the item. For almost 3 weeks I have received the same response, which is they have not been able to talk with their team on location to determine if the item was found. Three weeks later, they cannot tell me if they found our item. Horrible.

  • Cecelia C.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We had a family reunion and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. We all loved the way the house was furnished . What a great place to just relax and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains. I would highly recommend this property !

  • Bradley B.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    We have been doing summer reunions for 10 years. What an amazing set up, every room has its own bathroom. Plenty of room for all of us to dine together. Even with the afternoon and evening showers forcing us indoors we did not feel like we were on top of each other. Thank you Dragon Fly

  • Steve S.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Nice big house large yard and outside areas

  • Melody Y.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2022

    Stayed Nov 22, 2022

    Our family of 18 consisted of 10 adults and 8 kids ranging from15 to 2 years. We rented the house and studio apt. for a Thanksgiving ski holiday. It was the perfect space for us. The well appointed kitchen had everything needed to host all meals for a crowd. The bedroom/bathroom situation was wonderful. Providing comfort and privacy for a very large group. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and beautiful grounds. Saw a big beautiful buck amble through the back yard in the early morning. My one complaint or dissatisfaction was the check in process. We arrived a few hours early after a 12 hour drive. The check in time seems rather late at 4pm. So we requested an early check in which they did not accommodate. After killing time we attempted to get in at 4:00. The keyless entry to the main house was faulty. We could not get in. It took a handful of phone calls to Vacasa and numerous attempts at various codes, before finally the General Manager at Vacasa in South Fork was able to provide a code and use the emergency key to get in. This took an hour and half! So as well as not accommodating an early check in- we spent a vey frustrating hour and half dealing with this issue. It was cold and Dark by this time. I was very disappointed in this but we quickly put it behind us and enjoyed everything about the house and the trip! We would return and recommend it for a large group.

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