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Virgil's Cabin on the River

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gunnison, CO
  • Place, Western State Colorado University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Mesa Reservoir
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Virgil's Cabin on the River

Ready to Relax? Look no further! This Cozy Cabin that sleeps 11 is the perfect getaway. You can fish right in front of the cabin, or just sit and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the water rushing by. This location can't be beat. You have a secluded getaway, that is conveniently located to all the top nearby attractions. Not to mention, you are right next door to Garlic Mike's, one of the best restaurants in Gunnison! The free RTA is right out the door and will take you anywhere you want to go from Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte, to Gunnison. You are also across the street from a Bike Path that leads you to Downton Gunnison 3 just miles away.

Room Descriptions:
When you walk in the house there is a 1/2 bathroom and bunk-bed (full bottom bunk/twin top (Must be 7+ yrs to sleep on top bunk)) close to the front door in an over-sized open spaced hallway. Past and above the bunk beds is a stairway that leads to the master bath and bedroom. Turn to the left past the stairs is a new bedroom with a king bed. On the other side of the house there is a bathroom and above the bathroom/Kitchen area is a loft with another two twin beds. The stairs to get to this is a ladder and not recommended for everyone (it's straight up and down against the wall).

The neighboring property is Grandpa's Cabin. Book both, bring friends! Grandpa and Virgil were best friend's. They knew what they were doing.

NO PETS:
Under Colorado state law
HB16-1426, it is a crime to knowingly misrepresent a companion, assistance, or emotional support animal to avoid pet fees or have an animal in housing that otherwise does not allow pets.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1998784vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Gunnison

Located in Gunnison, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gunnison River and Rim Rock Trail, while Smith Opera House and Gunnison Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Gunnison, CO

What's nearby

  • Western State Colorado University - 3 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Dos Rios Golf Club - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Blue Mesa Reservoir - 21 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Crested Butte Town Park - 27 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Crested Butte Mountain Resort - 33 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pitas in Paradise - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gunnison Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Virgil's Cabin on the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Virgil's Cabin on the River?

As of 6 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virgil's Cabin on the River on 17 Oct 2026 start from £332, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Virgil's Cabin on the River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Virgil's Cabin on the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Virgil's Cabin on the River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Virgil's Cabin on the River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Gunnison River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Western State Colorado University and Rim Rock Trail. Smith Opera House is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a perfect location. Host very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Toby G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen pans should be a little bigger more of pans and there was no trash bags for the kitchen house had strong smell found two dead mice other than that it was awsome beautiful view enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2026
I wish I had heard from you while you were here and we could’ve taken care of that. Please always communicate when you stay with us and I will do my best to make sure everything is perfect. Thank you for being a good guest
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DaSha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The view of the river was awesome and soothing to listening to. Kitchen was stocked pretty good with supplies, but remember to bring all food items. Beds were all comfortable. The fireplace was nice. The bathrooms are small but doable. There is lots of road noise, but over all a very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kresta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can not ask for a better place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

It was a nice little cabin, communication was easy and check in was a breeze, I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s quite a beautiful place to stay on the river. The cabin is charming. (Except the tiny shower)
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and so close to everything. We love the river in the back yard. We hope to book again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on the river

Enjoyed our mornings sitting by the rushing river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was wonderful. Will come back for sure. Great fishing. Garlic Mike's is right next door. Must try

Absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2020
Thank you for staying with us. I hope you can come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

Very clean and great location right of the river. Great restaurant next door and very comfortable. Hopefully we can get back there for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
We look forward to your return as well. Blessings Today, Jenny
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nik and Lacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was clean, beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for our group of 7. The property is beautiful and we enjoyed spending time outside
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The property owner was very responsive. The location was beautiful on the river on the outskirts of town and the cabin was very clean. Would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cabin

River side access is amazing - spent most of our time outside.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The place was awesome. Clean, quiet, and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

SMG J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable. Small kitchen, one of two showers is small. Very cozy and warm living room. Responsive host. Easy access to a nice restaurant next door but delivery truck woke me up at 4 am the day after Christmas, I doubt deliveries are usually that early, could have been getting an early start on deliveries due to lost time on the holiday, ie giving them the benefit of a doubt. Either way some noise from restaurant activities may occur. River was nice to have, basically running thru the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shanon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best surprise!

Wow... we loved staying here! Great location to the river, Garlic Mikes and the waterpark! It feels like you are miles out of town and actually you are only a few minutes from City Market. We had the opportunity to mee the owners. They are the best! Thank you so much for sharing your special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Virgil

Beautiful classic cabin on the mighty Gunnison River. Jenny was excellent to work with. We enjoyed the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Softball tourneyment

Great place, plenty of room for family. Close to town, bar & grill next door. But best of all was walking out the back door to see the beautiful river flowing with deer walking around early in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sid V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation on the Gunnison River

Grandpa’s cabin exceeded our expectations. The patio was heaven. Early in the morning with coffee, breakfast and a beautiful view over the river? Life is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing time!

We were very pleased to be able to stay at Virgil's Cabin. The cabin is spacious and clean. It was so relaxing to sit by the river and watch the world go by. We enjoyed a fire and s'mores most evenings by the fire pit. The cabin is tucked away from the highway so it feels more secluded but the location made it easy to pick up groceries and other supplies we needed. We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elk hunt

Hunted GMU 67 a little over 1 hour drive from cabin beautiful location on the Gunnison River tried fishing in front of cabin but no luck didn’t matter we got 4 nice elk so a great week Thank you very much Scott
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place - definitely staying there again!

We love this house on the river! We stayed for 1 week while attending the 4th of a July balloon rally. The house was perfect for our family. One of the bunk beds had dirty sheets, but we were able to change those out with extra linen in the house- the property manager was very responsive. Only other thing we would’ve liked to see was to have the yard mowed down. We are planning on booking again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family birthday reunion

I am turning 70 this year and my son is celebrating his 6-year anniversary. We decided to make the mountains and Colorado our destination for celebrating and it worked out great as we already have one son living in Crested Butte. We had a great week together and loads of outdoor activities. i recommend these locations for family, this property fit all 9 of us comfortably. Very scenic on the river, close to town and restaurants, I would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable View

We absolutely loved sitting by the river each night. The cabin has 4 nice lounge chairs by the river, a firepit and also 2 sets of outdoor chairs and tables. We grilled every night and one night walked next door to Garlic Mike's (make a reservation.) The upstairs loft is a bit difficult to get to with a straight up ladder, so don't plan on using it for kids or elderly adults. It was ok for 2 younger adults. Cabin is nicely equipped with cooking pans and utensils and lots of seating inside too. Bathrooms were clean and there are 3 of them. Being right on the river was amazing, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Location, cabin needs some work

Great location on the river. Very good for a family with kids. Kids would enjoy small loft, even though it is not recommended because of potential unsafe. For multiple adults staying, loft is too small, bunk beds not for adults, plus bottom bunk bed frame broken. Bathrooms and showers are very small, need updating. Kitchen ok for small group. It took a while to learn light switch locations. Cleaning needs to be done under beds and corners. Stove top burners were not easy to control. We enjoyed our stay, but cabin was not quite what we expected based on on-line promotion content.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
I am so glad that you came and enjoyed your stay in the mountains. I am sorry that you had come complaints, but if you had reached out during your stay I would have gladly visited with you. Both cabins on the property were built by Grandpa and his best friend Virgil in the mid to late 1950s. They remained virtually unchanged until the 1990s when Grandpa's was sold. Not sure when Virgil's family sold theirs. During that time owners made changes that we don't care for and are now trying to remedy, but that takes time. While Virgil's ladder is not convenient, it is not unsafe. It has been used by family and guests since the 1950s. That is why the listing states that it's not recommended for everybody due to the steepness. That staircase is on the list after we get Grandpa's ceiling and master bedroom completed and we recover financially from those. The owners recently purchased both properties back into their family. They have been working hard to update them. We try really hard to advertise correctly without misleading anyone. Bunk beds are bunk beds and generally used for kids as they are the standard size. This is the first we've heard about a bunkbed being broken, so thank you for letting me know about this so we can tend to it. I have pased on to my cleaners as well. I am always happy to hear from guests on how we can ensure they have a great stay and so can the next guest

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Jenny Lain
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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