Buena Vista, Colorado
Welcome to the Tomcat Ranch, your new private vacation rental home nestled away in the Heart of the Rockies. Recreate and recharge your body and soul with spectacular views of two of Colorado’s tallest peaks: Mt. Columbia and Mt. Harvard. This stand-out guest property, shared with the owner’s home provides you with ultimate quiet and privacy.
Enjoy direct access to a vast mountain retreat that sits on 300+ acres of private land forested with Aspen and Ponderosa. Walk out your front door right into San Isabel National Forest. Hike Mt. Harvard and Mt. Columbia without driving anywhere. Enjoy the solitude of the many alpine trails as you stroll or snowshoe past a bubbling creek. And with five lakes on the property, you might catch a fish for dinner!
Head into historic Buena Vista, Colorado, about 20 minutes away, to visit the many galleries, shops, and restaurants. Looking for world-class fishing, rafting, or kayaking The gold medal waters of the Arkansas River are within walking distance. The Tomcat Ranch is a short drive to Aspen, Vail, Summit County, and only two hours to Denver or Colorado Springs.
The guest house features three large bedrooms, one full and one half bathroom, a well-stocked kitchen, a dining room, and an ample yet cozy great room with a wood-burning fireplace and grand views of the Collegiate Peaks. We are pet friendly and provide an outdoor kennel, but pets must be approved before arrival. Please do not leave pets unattended in the house. We observe a 4 night minimum during the holidays. Four-wheel or all-wheel drive is recommended for winter access. Wi-fi TV and Starlink high speed internet included.
We had a wonderful stay. Mike was an amazing host. He took us on a tour of his 300 acre ranch and told us the history of the property. He stopped by occasionally to make sure we didn't need anything. The house was great and we enjoyed a bonfire and watching the shooting stars.
This home was an wonderful place to enjoy amazing Mountain Views! Great location to enjoy both Buena Vista and Twin Lakes. Mike was a great host.
Property was beautiful the views were outstanding. Fishing pond was great fun (caught lots of trout). Host was always available when needed and very helpful. The home itself is dated but we weren't in Colorado to stay inside a house we were there to fish and enjoy the outdoors. This place was perfect for our needs! We plan on going back next year.
The guest house was great and the ranch was teriffic. Mike is a wonderful host. He gave me a tour immediately after I arrived and invited me to drive anywhere on the property I wanted to go. I got to see elk during the tour and saw the fishing ponds that were available. The only down side to my visit was that i had a bout with altitude sickness and didn't get to do any fishing, not the fault of the ranch. We enjoyed several evenings with a fire in the fire pit. It was great, Mike even called me after I got home to see how I was doing. Thanks again Mike.
Following the clear and concise directions, we made it to the property just after dark. Upon arrival, the friendly property manager met us to go over the amenities and answer any questions. The guest house is cute, cozy and even has a wood burning fireplace. The home has floor to vaulted ceiling windows with a beautiful view of the Collegiate Peaks where I love watching the sunrise while having my coffee. My husband and teenage boys spent their time fishing in the nearby pond and caught at least 25 fish, so it was time well spent for them. My daughter and I enjoyed walking around the vast wooded acreage and even found a treehouse! We also loved the peddle boat and the learning to row in the pond. Our evenings were spent playing board games and one night we did built a fire. The home has strong wifi and full satellite/streaming TVs but we chose this time to unplug as a family. The owner was available as needed, however; we were free to explore and enjoy this amazing location. The views are unbeatable and our time together memorable. We will most certainly be back!
The location was so beautiful every morning we had a great sunrise and at night a great sunset. The colors (reds, orange and yellow) across the tree lines were outstanding. The ponds were so close and the creek was so close you could hear the water running. The large acreage made it fun for running and playing with our dog., Tucker. The house is very comfortable and is very relaxing. I could see myself working remotely from this location, great time here, and we had great weather. Mike (owner) was so pleasant and he ensured that we were taken care of during our 5 day stay. We had an awesome outside fire (great firepit) where we made our smores. In the evening inside the house we had a great fireplace that put so much atmosphere of comfort in the house. I recommend this site to anyone who is looking for quite, beautiful landscape, comfortable house and great way to unwind and destress. Thank Mike we will see you next year.
Just what we were looking for. We spent a week with our daughter, son-in-law, and 3 year old granddaughter. Plenty of room in the house. We could bask in the mountain views with our coffee, enjoy a nice fire pit, and catch way more stars than I've seen in a long time. Our granddaughter loved the goat farm a few minutes down the road. The house is about 10 minutes from the town for supplies. Leadville, Independence Pass, and Salida are all relatively close for exploring. The property is huge and borders the national forest. Mike, the host, has a house further up the slope. He was available if needed, but otherwise we had the place to ourselves.
Mike was great. Greeted us when we got there. We loved the views. Would go again
Property was very picturesque...great views from every direction. It's an easy shot to BV for shopping and restaurants. Not far from a few really good access points on the Ark for fishing as well as some of the alpine lakes we fished. The ponds on the property are full of fish and would be a great place for kids or beginners, they also make a nice after-dinner diversion for experienced anglers as well. Owner is super friendly and lives in a house a short distance away on the property...he made us feel welcome and comfortable exploring his beautiful land...which connects to the national forest. Beds were very comfortable, house was very clean. We will likely be back!
The property was beautiful and offered something for every one. Wi-fi held up great with all five of us using for gaming.
The location is great and the view is fabulous! Buena Vista - 8 miles away - is a fun small town, with more good restaurants than such a small town should have. Mike is very kind and helpful. The house itself is a bit outdated, but it was extremely clean when we arrived. My only complaint is that the kitchen supplies are worn out. If you plan to cook you might want to bring your own knives and a good pan at a minimum.
Excellent stay. Mike was a fantastic host and home is really lovely with big windows looking out into the mountains. Super private and the property is literally a private wilderness. We fished, biked, and hiked right out the front door and just a few minutes from downtown Buena Vista.
Our second stay at Tomcat Ranch Guest House. Once again had a great time. Mike is a consummate host and makes sure you have everything you need. His ponds are loaded with fairly easy to catch brook trout from 5-12”. Tons of fun on a 4 wt fly rod. Much to do in the area. We love BV. We will return again I’m sure. Randy and Pat Huss
This was a wonderful property with a great host. We will definitely be back. Awesome property to hike and relax.
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