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Absolutely Private 300 Acre Mountain Playground [#34698] | View Property

Buena Vista
House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
$250/nt US Dollars
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Traveler Reviews (38)

• Wonderful weekend getaway

  Wonderful weekend getaway

  • Guest smj22
  • Date of stay 05/10/13
  • Review Submitted 05/13/13
  We had a wonderful weekend staying at the ranch. Although there is plenty to do in the Buena Vista area, we stayed on the property and had a great time. The guest house is conformable and the location is perfect. We had fun exploring the ponds, hiking around in the meadows and trees, watching for wildlife and roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. Our kids had so much fun they did not want to leave. We were given a friendly welcome by our hosts, Mike and Holly, and their two dogs became fast friends with our 2 kids. We couldn't ask for anything more.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

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• Loved it!

  Loved it!

  • Guest David
  • Date of stay 07/22/12
  • Review Submitted 07/30/12
  Our family just spent a wonderful week at the Guesthouse. It was the PERFECT! home base for all of our adventures. Some of our adventures were just exploring this huge property. You can hike for days and never see it all. And it was all so beautiful! The house is close to town, groceries, and anything that you could need. It is centrally located to any Colorado adventure. We tried something new everyday! At the end of the day you can smile and go "home". Can't be beat. Holly, Mike and the dogs, were wonderful hosts. Every basic need was provided and then some. They were helpful and friendly but unobtrusive. The dogs were welcome guests at the campfire. Thank you for sharing them with us. We are already planning our next trip! When I close my eyes, I am sitting on the boulder watching a sunrise or sunset. This is my new "happy place". Thank you Holly and Mike. We'll see you again soon. The Christensen Family

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• ROOM TO ROAM

  ROOM TO ROAM

  • Guest TX Couple
  • Date of stay 07/04/12
  • Review Submitted 07/15/12
  My husband and I plus our dogs had the most fun at Tomcat Ranch. Before arriving we bought groceries in town and did not leave until we ran out 4 days later. We just simply were in heaven and did not want to leave, Our city dogs became country dogs and we all had a great time! Thanks so much to Holly and Mike for being great hosts and to Ben & Sadie (their dogs) for showing us around. Ben, we miss you buddy!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners.

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• Wonderful Vacation

  Wonderful Vacation

  • Guest G-Man
  • Date of stay 06/17/12
  • Review Submitted 07/11/12
  My two daughters and their families just spent one week at the ranch June 17-24.. My three granddaughters ages 6 & 8 had a marvelous time. They are still talking about it. They enjoyed the fishing and exploring the ranch. We also had side trips to do some hiking, horseback riding, swimming, and rafting. I would highly recommend a stay at Tomcat Ranch. Mike and Holly are wonderful hosts. The granddaughters only regret was they were not able to take Ben and Sadie home with them ---Mike & Holly's dogs.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• A Great Stay!

  A Great Stay!

  • Guest Rhonda P.
  • Date of stay 06/01/12
  • Review Submitted 06/12/12
  We just returned home from a one week stay at this beautiful mountain retreat. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the magnificent scenery and Mike & Holly were wonderful gracious hosts. If you're looking for Colorado beauty, great trails to hike, beautiful ponds to fish...this is the place for you. We also loved the privacy of being the only guests on the ranch. You're only a few minutes from Buena Vista which is really nice. We highly recommend the Tomcat Ranch Guesthouse and hope to return again next year!

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• Fantastic getaway!

  Fantastic getaway!

  • Guest Glenn
  • Date of stay 05/26/12
  • Review Submitted 06/25/12
  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tomcat Ranch. Holly and Mike were wonderful and the property has enough trails, ponds and activities to keep you exploring for the whole stay. I haven't found another place with so much privacy and space, you really do have 300 acres to enjoy. We brought our two kids and in-laws, everyone had a wonderful time. We would love to return next year!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Fabulous retreat!

  Fabulous retreat!

  • Guest Meggan and Andy
  • Date of stay 12/25/11
  • Review Submitted 01/01/12
  We just returned from a few days at the Tomcat Guest House. What a wonderful stay we had! The house has beautiful views all the way around... sunrise and sunset! The living area is spacious, the kitchen/dining area met our needs perfectly, and the bedrooms were great. We enjoyed hiking/snowshoeing around the property. And the hot springs were only a short drive away! Mike and Holly are friendly, helpful and very gracious. We are already planning our next trip to BV!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Amazing Place!

  Amazing Place!

  • Guest J&T
  • Date of stay 10/14/11
  • Review Submitted 10/18/11
  What a perfect place to enjoy the onset of autumn; relaxing, enjoying the views, exploring some amazing property, and ending each day with a great fire! We made our trip from Denver on October 14th for a quick trip. Mike and Holly were the most gracious hosts, going out of their way to make our stay more special. The resident pups, Ben and Sadie also welcomed us and bonded with us and our dogs immediately. The house was very comfortable and well-maintained, and we had everything we needed for our stay. The property is truly amazing... I'm so glad we found this gem that we can share with family and friends and visit often! The only negative was that our trip wasn't long enough. We can't wait for snowshoeing in the winter. Thanks Mike and Holly - J&T&L&L

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Great Family Retreat Location

  Great Family Retreat Location

  • Guest tree923
  • Date of stay 09/25/11
  • Review Submitted 10/29/11
  This was a great place to get away from it all with the conveniences of home. We were able to enjoy all of our kids and grandkids together. The kids and adults alike enjoyed the lakes (fishing and feeding the fish). The location was remote enough so we were not bothered by our cell phones but were close enough to obtain cell service if we needed to. The mountain views were great and we enjoyed the enclosed yard area with covered lounge area and the fire pit where we were able to have enjoyable bonfire with smores. This beautifully sited home provided a wonderfully relaxing vacation getaway that we will consider taking advantage of again in the future.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• A comfortable mountain retreat with your own playground.

  A comfortable mountain retreat with your own playground.

  • Guest SkiTime99
  • Date of stay 09/23/11
  • Review Submitted 09/28/11
  A simple yet comfortable mountain retreat full of delights. It was more than a rental home, it was a private mountain playground. Your own lakes, fire pit, fishing access, canoeing, hiking, and the most amazing view from the dining room table to watch the sunset over the mountains. Not to mention the mining relic art that sets a playful western atmosphere. Good stuff!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect!!

  Perfect!!

  • Guest farmers
  • Date of stay 09/18/11
  • Review Submitted 09/23/11
  We loved this place! It was beautiful and serene -- everything an autumn vacation in Colorado should be. We enjoyed the easy access to hiking, fishing, relaxing, shopping, and sightseeing. Holly and Mike made us feel very welcome and we enjoyed exploring their lovely 300 acre ranch. We highly recommend this getaway to others.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Outstanding Vacation Rental!

  Outstanding Vacation Rental!

  • Guest Rich
  • Date of stay 08/28/11
  • Review Submitted 09/23/11
  Our family stayed for three weeks at the Tomcat Ranch guest house. Our hosts, Mike and Holly, have made this retreat something truly special. We had everything we needed for a perfect vacation and Mike kept us amply supplied with firewood. We have stayed many places over the years and the beauty and tranquility found here is unsurpassed. Mike and Holly were helpful but not intrusive. We definitely will be back again.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Not Just Any Ordinary Vacation Rental

  Not Just Any Ordinary Vacation Rental

  • Guest David
  • Date of stay 08/14/11
  • Review Submitted 08/19/11
  Wow! The Tomcat Ranch Guest House and surrounding 300 acres were simply an amazing retreat for our family. Peace and tranquility, privacy and respite are all in abundance here. We felt so welcome, and so engaged by the host family. We must have done something right to have found this wonderful treasure to call a home away from home for a few days.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners.

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• Friends get away to see mountains and ride trails

  Friends get away to see mountains and ride trails

  • Guest Doug
  • Date of stay 07/31/11
  • Review Submitted 08/06/11
  Five of us wanted to visit the Buena Vista area for a quiet get-a-way and to ride the trails on ATV's. We found the Tomcat Ranch and thought it looked like it would fit our needs. We were pleasantly surprised with the accommodations. The view was fantastic and the privacy was perfect. We enjoyed exploring the ranch and the National forest which it adjoins. Bonnie and Mike were great hosts for our stay in the mountains. We would truly recommend this property to others.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Had a wonderful time

  Had a wonderful time

  • Guest Maria
  • Date of stay 07/17/11
  • Review Submitted 07/24/11
  Three of my adult children, my husband and I just returned from a stay at Tomcat Ranch. We really enjoyed our stay. As others have said, Holly and Mike are gracious hosts- looking out for us but not intrusive. The property was perfect for our family because we could easily access outdoor activities in an area that is not at all touristy.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Just as advertised!

  Just as advertised!

  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 07/03/11
  • Review Submitted 07/10/11
  We just returned from a week at Tomcat Ranch. This was our first summer trip to Colorado and we couldn't have picked a better place! Our family of six had a great time filled with hiking, biking, rafting and ATV riding. Holly and Mike were the best at giving us wonderful suggestions on things to do. Our next summer vacation in Colorado will include another stay at Tomcat Ranch guest house!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Guest House Stay

  Guest House Stay

  • Guest Hollie
  • Date of stay 07/01/11
  • Review Submitted 07/03/11
  This house is great, the views were beautiful from all areas in the home. It was very clean, peaceful and extremely accommodating for all our guests. (7 adults, 1 child and 2 dogs.) There is miles and miles of endless property to explore by foot, four-wheeler, and bicycle. I would highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a relaxing and quiet place to stay in Buena Vista. Mike and Holly were exceptional hosts as well!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

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• great family vacation

  great family vacation

  • Guest jeff
  • Date of stay 06/26/11
  • Review Submitted 07/03/11
  We just returned from 5 nights of great family fun. Three generations from 21/2 on up and two dogs. All had fun. This is a delightful setting with access to many activities and worth a return trip.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners.

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• Much more than a cabin

  Much more than a cabin

  • Guest JJ2
  • Date of stay 05/20/11
  • Review Submitted 06/01/11
  We have been returning to Tomcat for a few years now and we love it. Mike and Holly are exceptional hosts. We love the peace and quiet, the beautiful house (it's truly amazing), as well as the chance to visit BV, Leadville, and the surrounding hiking and fishing areas. Luci (our dog) loves it, too. We've used it for family retreats as well as weekend getaways. It's definitely a home away from home. We'll be back!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• The OWLS stayed at Tomcat

  The OWLS stayed at Tomcat

  • Guest Owl2
  • Date of stay 05/14/10
  • Review Submitted 05/19/10
  A group of friends - the OWLS - and I stayed at Tomcat for the Buena Vista Bike Festival and loved it. We've been there before and will be back again. Even though the weather wasn't very cooperative the morning of the ride, we had a great time relaxing, chatting, and hiking. Mike and Holly are exceptional hosts and a big part of the reason we so enjoy going back. You have to take a tour of the main house while you are there, so ask! You have to see it to believe it. The valley itself is breathtaking and there is lots of fishing, biking, and trails in the area. Golf, too. Thanks again for such an excellent stay!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• • Guest Karen Rambo
  • Date of stay 10/01/09
  • Review Submitted 10/01/09
  We had a reservation to stay at the Tomcat Ranch for my son's R&R from his deployment in Iraq. Due to complications post surgery we were unable to keep our reservation. Mike and Holly could not have been more kind or understanding to our problem. My family is looking forward to spending our future vacation at the ranch and meeting their family. Thanks Mike & Holly, hope to visit soon!! The Rambo Family

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• • Guest Dan & Angela Ernst
  • Date of stay 08/22/09
  • Review Submitted 08/22/09
  Buena Vista is a favorite vacation spot, which we've enjoyed coming to for years. Tomcat Ranch made our latest vacation even better. From the guest house ranch, you're surrounded by beautiful views; Sunrise, sunset, stars and Milky Way, wildlife, mountains in every direction. Tomcat Ranch is a sprawling area with forests on rising terrain, ponds and streams, meadow. We wandered for hours on the trails of the ranch, in the mornings and evenings. We had it all to ourselves. It's like having your own private National Forest. Mike and Holly made us feel like the guest house was ours for the duration. They made sure we were happy with the accommodations, yet gave us privacy you'll never get in any hotel. The guest house is secluded and quiet. At night, we watched the stars from the front porch, and felt like we were miles from civilization; no city lights, no noise. Yet it was a short drive to Buena Vista for dining and supplies, and very well located for accessing all the wonderful hiking and climbing in the area. The guest house is well appointed, comfortable and clean. Mike and Holly have done a great job of maintaining the house. It was as if we moved into someone's home. We could have stayed for months and been very happy. We would book the guest house again for a family vacation, and recommend it without hesitation. Thanks Mike and Holly for a wonderful visit.

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• • Guest Letty3
  • Date of stay 08/16/09
  • Review Submitted 08/16/09
  We really enjoyed our family reunion in mid-July. Beautiful view, great fishing and very relaxing....great central base for exploring the area. THANK YOU for your hospitality.

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• • Guest Erin 9
  • Date of stay 07/30/09
  • Review Submitted 07/30/09
  We had a great time at Tomcat Ranch! It is such a beautiful spot - it was hard to leave. Mike and Holly were very accommodating hosts- we will definitely return.

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 07/08/09
  • Review Submitted 07/08/09
  We wanted a beautiful outdoor spot for a family memorial, combined with a reunion. The Tomcat Ranch fit the bill! Mike and Holly were so willing to let us use their gorgeous property in ways that suited our special needs. We had a meaningful service and picnic at the lakeside log cabin. Could not have asked for a more personalized stay!

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 08/01/08
  • Review Submitted 08/11/08
  Comment Text: A wonderful place to stay! Very accom,odating. Very beautiful. Highly recommend. Words do not do justice how much we enjoyed this property.

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 07/01/08
  • Review Submitted 07/21/08
  Mike and Holly went out of their way to make our stay one of a kind. After realizing there was so much to do at the ranch, we canceled some of our day trips and spent the days hiking trails and enjoying the countryside. With 1,514 pictures, and a couple of sunburns, we have a lot to remind us of our trip. Making great friends along the was the icing on the cake. We recommend the Tom Cat Ranch for anyone with a will to hike and a sense of adventure. +++++

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 10/01/07
  • Review Submitted 10/26/07
  We have stayed at the Guest House several times and each time it was fantastic! It's a terrific combination of seclusion and great views but nonethess very accessible from Buena Vista. And Mike and Holly are the perfect hosts. We're building a home in the valley and already have booked three weeks at the Guest House in 2008!

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 09/01/07
  • Review Submitted 09/14/07
  We have stayed here three times in three years. We've been to Colorado many times and everyone in our family agrees that this is the very best place with the very best accomodations and the very best view! We'll be back again. We love the privacy of the 300-acre ranch. The fishing's great and the mountain views are spectacular!

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  • Guest Phillip & DiGi
  • Date of stay 08/13/07
  • Review Submitted 08/12/07
  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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  • Guest K & M
  • Date of stay 08/13/07
  • Review Submitted 08/12/07
  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!

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  • Guest Arlene
  • Date of stay 08/13/07
  • Review Submitted 08/12/07
  We have come to Colorado and stayed in many different cabins, apartments, lean-to's and other randcom accomodations for the last 24 years. To be completely candid, this ranch guesthouse has been the most fabulous and copmfortable place we have stayed!

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  • Guest Robert & Nancy
  • Date of stay 08/13/07
  • Review Submitted 08/12/07
  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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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 08/01/07
  • Review Submitted 08/29/07
  Terrific property! Comfortable, clean, spectacular views, great location. Close to all the Colorado Mountains have to offer. Owners are very gracious hosts making us feel welcome and at home! Highly recommend, we had a wonderful vacation.

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 08/01/07
  • Review Submitted 08/21/07
  The Tomcat Ranch is truly a little piece of paradise. The house is beautiful and comfortable. The view of the mountains from the huge picture windows is specatcular. The trout fishing is superb......The location of the Ranch is ideal for day trips. All in all the Tomcat Ranch and particularly the Blitsteins, including their three wonderful children and three dogs made our stay more than wonderful. Go and enjoy!

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 08/01/07
  • Review Submitted 08/19/07
  We had a wonderful stay at the Tomcat Ranch. Holly and Mike were delightful hosts, and the house had everything we needed for our stay. The hiking was absolutely spectacular.

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 08/01/07
  • Review Submitted 08/10/07
  Mike and Holly were wonderful hosts. We borrowed their fishing rods and my kids caught a dozen trout in their private pond -- the highlight of their trip. Secluded but with all the comforts of home including a fireplace (Mike has a lot of firewood, we used the fireplace daily). Close to a lot of attractions. Really enjoyed our week.

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  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 08/01/07
  • Review Submitted 08/06/07
  We vacationed in June 2007 with the Biltsteins. Had a wonderful peaceful time. The kids enjoyed the fishing, and canoing in the lake. Holly and Mike provided us with fishing poles. Thanks for a great time.

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