Location: Buena Vista, South Central, Colorado, USA (93 Miles West of Colorado Springs, 120 Miles from Denver) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
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 condo 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. No building is closer to the South Main whitewater launch area, kayak play hole and Whitewater and Arkansas River Trails. 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 skateboarding park and several playgrounds are just a few blocks away.
Shopping, restaurants, equipment rentals, theatre, Community Center, museum, town library and other amenities are within easy walking distance. The new 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. At any time you can step over to the park's "Living Room Without Walls" to watch 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. Play a game of horseshoes, checkers or chess. If you're hungry fire up one of the grills. At night you can even build a camp fire in the fire ring and listen to the river below. Call it “convenient condo camping”.
South Main architectural standards are creating an authentic traditional neighborhood. High quality public space is designed for walking and creating community. You will be living on the first floor of a 3-story classical style stone and stucco building. The condo’s spacious living area and separate bedroom will sleep four easily. 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 condo is clean, homey and affordable, but not luxury living. It’s where we plan to live when we can’t climb to the third floor anymore.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 25 yards from South Main Square, 75 yards from Arkansas River, kayak launch, play hole and the Whitewater Trail.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Four-wheeling (Jeep & ATV), mountain climbing, rock/mineral/fossil collecting, exploring ghost towns & historic mining districts, panning for gold.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
(May-Sep) .. $125 for one night, $95 per night for two or more nights
(Oct-Apr) .. $ 90 for one night, $75 per night for two or more nights
$200 security deposit; $25 cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
New Condo on Arkansas River Park with Wilderness & Town Access
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Buena Vista
The condo was originally intended to be a mother-in-law suite for our parents. After 20 years of building our list of dream retirement locations, we were unable to choose between mountains or water. Finally we finally decided to live, work and raise our family in the place at the top of the list because it had both. In other words, we couldn't wait to retire to enjoy retirement living. The condo shares the first floor with my office space in a three story classical style building. We live on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
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.
Whitewater Launch Area, Kayak Playholes, Whitewater Trail Access, Arkansas River Trail Access, River Park, Living Room Without Walls, Public Square
Barbara Whipple Trail Access, Midland Bike Trail Access, Four Mile Travel Management Area Access
Midland Bike Trail Gentlemen's Loop Half Gentlemen's Loop Shield's Gulch Trout Creek Pass Lenhardy Cut-off
Owner's Map of Buena Vista
Married to Jana, 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.
Property Photos
- Sunset on South Main - Buena Vista Vacation Condo near Hiking
- Entry & Porch - Buena Vista Vacation Condo near Hiking
- Living Room - Buena Vista Vacation Condo near Hiking
- Kitchen
- Dining Area
- Bedroom
- 75 Yards to Arkansas River
- South Main Beginning to Take Shape
- Kayak Launch & Playhole - Winter View
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From Guest Book in Condo: "We enjoyed our stay in Buena Vista. We were very pleasantly surprised by the location of this unit - so close to all activities and now there is a good brew pub just around the corner (Eddyline). The Barbara Whipple Trail was awesome and mountain biking is close at the Trailhead. We will definitely come back to use S. Main St. again soon."
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From Guest Book in Condo "Nice unit. Great location. Enjoyed my stay."
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From Guest Book in Condo: "Enjoyed our stay. Location was great. Hope to do it again."
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From Guest Book in Condo: "We had a great time! Thanks for sharing your condo - we loved the location. We enjoyed getting to know you and hope this South Main project is a success. Hopefully we'll be back next summer."
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From Guest Book in Condo: "The condo location is wonderful and within walking distance of good eats and lots of outdoor activity and beauty. We enjoyed rafting and horseback riding while we were here and lots of horseshoes and frisbee on the waterfront park. Thanks for sharing your CO haven with us."
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Entered from Guestbook in Condo: "The condo and location were perfect for us! Lots of room to stretch out and relax at "home". Enjoyed the "back yard"...plenty of grass for a one-year-old to play in and trails for mom, dad, papa & grandma. Thanks again. Hopefully we'll be able to return in two years.
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From Guest Book in condo: "We love this part of Colorado - with so many fun activities and now we have a lovely and comfortable place to rest our tired bodies at the end of a busy day - which is everyday here. This is new BV and with the park & brewery right outside the door - every night is fun. We really liked sitting in the "living room" by the river to watch the kayakers do their tricks. The time went quickly and we know we will be back! Enjoyed"
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From Guest Book in condo: "Great place with an ideal location! You get the best of both worlds: remote access to everything in town with the river and hiking just yards away. Loved the EddyLine...thanks for the many suggestions you provided which made for a wonderful family vacation."
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Entered from guest book in condo: "Quiet, comfy condo. All the amenities. Favorite eatery: Mother's Bistro. Loved having the River Trail right out the door. Thank you!"
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From paper Guest Book in condo: "Loved It!"