Location: Buena Vista, South Central, Colorado, USA (Buena Vista is in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Welcome to Tomcat Ranch's private vacation rental guest home located in the Heart of the Colorado Rockies. WE HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO THE SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FOREST, with its network of trails and roads. This mountain retreat is situated on 300+ acres of private land, forested with Aspen and Ponderosa. THERE ARE PRIVATE LAKES ON THE PROPERTY. CATCH YOUR DINNER! This vast mountain retreat, shared only with the owner's home, provides guests with the ultimate in privacy. Enjoy the solitude of the many alpine trails as you hike or snowshoe past a bubbling creek. Recreate and recharge your body and soul while relaxing in a chair on the front lawn and enjoying the spectacular views of Mt. Harvard and Mt. Columbia. Or head in to historic Buena Vista, Colorado, about 8 miles away, to visit the many galleries, shops, and restaurants the area affords. The Arkansas River is just a mile away for those looking for world-class fishing, rafting, or kayaking. The Tomcat Ranch is also central to Aspen, Vail, and Summit County, and is two hours from Denver and Colorado Springs.
The newly-remodeled vacation rental home features THREE bedrooms with 2 king beds in two bedrooms and 2 twin beds in the third bedroom, a sofa-sleeper in the living room, and two twins in a basement. The house has one full and one half bathroom, a well-stocked kitchen, an adjacent dining room, and an ample yet cozy great room. The home is equiped with Satellite TV and has a woodburning fireplace. There are WiFi hot spots on the property. A $200 refundable security deposit ($300 w/ pets) is due upon your arrival.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Sauna
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Water View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High season (May 10-Sept 20, Holiday weeks, Spring/Winter break):
$245/night or $1500/week. Low season: $200/night or $1300/week
plus taxes. Rates based on 6-person occupancy. $15pp/pn for more
than 6 people. Stays of 4 nights or less incur $75 cleaning fee.
Our cancellation grace period is 60 days prior to arrival date,
after which the deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations before
that time will have deposit refunded in full less $50 processing
fee. Rates subject to change w/out notice.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Absolutely Private 300 Acre Mountain Playground
Year Purchased: 1996
Why the Owner Chose Buena Vista
In 1995, we visited this part of Colorado on a vacation and fell in love with the beauty of the area and the friendly people who live here. We bought a home and moved here the following year.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We love to go out for a hike around the ranch in the evening. The kids have used this as an opportunity to look for wildlife. In the summer, we'll pick wild raspberries or maybe the kids will spend some time fishing in the lakes. We've also done many, many hikes into the National Forest and up Mt. Harvard and Mt. Columbia. It's wonderful to be able to head out our back gate and be right in the National Forest.
Owner's Map of Buena Vista
My husband and I live on the Tomcat Ranch with our three children, 3 dogs, and more cats than we can count! We agree that it's been a beautiful place to raise a family and love the connection we feel to the mountains and the wildlife. We love watching the hummingbirds swarm the feeder in the summer. The kids have grown up fishing in the lakes. We've hiked all over the property and into the mountains. We've watched herds of elk roam the ranch in the winter, with their calves. We've admired the beauty of the mountains -- from the snow-covered peaks of winter to the wildflower-filled valleys of summer. This is a beautiful spot!
Property Photos
- Winter in the Rockies - Buena Vista, CO - Colorado Vacation Home Rental
- Living Room - Buena Vista, CO - Colorado Vacation Home Rental
- Fall color on the ranch - Buena Vista, CO - Colorado Vacation Home Rental
- Sledding
- Front yard
- Dining Room
- Beautiful mountain views
- Wide open spaces -- bag this 14er -- Mount Harvard -- your backyard
- Mountain trails for hiking
- Unobstructed views of multiple 14,000 foot peaks out your window
- View of the guesthouse, with its spectacular views
- First kiss
- Great hiking
- Relax by a warm fire on cool nights
- Even "Oscar" visited the ranch
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Wow! Where do we begin! We had a wonderful, restful week! Thank you for a home-away-from-home! The things our boys got to experience will be with them for a lifetime! All the hiking and fishing and paddle boating will all be wonderful memories for them. You have a wonderful piece of heaven right here on earth!
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This was our family's first visit to Colorado and we had the BEST time. A huge part of that was Tomcat Ranch. Given the large array of accomodations to choose from, we really felt like we hit the jackpot. The property is beautiful, the views are breathtaking, and there were so many things for the boys to do. They especially had fun fishing -- all three of them caught something!
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It was wonderful -- truly a slice of heaven! This is really a "home away from home." The views are incredible, the hiking and snow-shoeing were amazing, and the scenery is breathtaking!