Creekside Chalet on Mt. Princeton

Everything that has been written before is still true. You are up 9000 ft in the wooded mountains with neighbors a comfortable distance away, yet in a cozy cabin with all the amenities of a home. This was our third visit and we feel that we have only scratched all the things we can do. The location is central to 100's of trails, summits, alpine lakes, gold panning, kayaking, rock hounding, star gazing, animal watching, fly fishing...........and Buena Vista. This year we visited Waterdog Lake which is a 1000 ft. climb over a 1.3 mile distance. The trail is well maintained and the lakes are beautiful. Give it a try.

This chalet was a great fit for our family - (4 adults and 3 kids). The home is very clean and provides comforts of a home away from home. Having 1 full bath downstairs well as a toilet and sink upstairs was not a problem with 7 people. We had all of the amenities and cooking supplies needed for indoor and outdoor cooking. Feels less of rental and more like a true family vacation home. We frequent the Buena Vista/Salida area almost annually and loved the convenient and very quiet location of this home. The location is perfect just steps from great hiking trails in the national forest. A short distance from Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, K's Burgers, Buena Vista and the Arkansas River, white water rafting down Browns Canyon and our favorite adventure this trip...a hike to Brown Creek Falls. We brought camping hammocks and hung them outside to listen to the sounds of the creek when we weren't exploring the creek. The deck was also a popular hangout when we weren't on an adventure. The home owners were lovely to work with from start to finish. We have rented several times through VRBO and couldn't be more pleased with this expereince and hope to return in the future. Thank you for sharing this home with us!

This was a perfect location for easy access to hiking trails, Buena Vista shopping, and still not in the middle of crowds. The owners were super hospitable. The kitchen and linen closets were better stocked than my own. We were very comfortable in this beautiful home. And of course, the scenery from the cabin is unbeatable.

My family (we have 4 kids) has been to this part of Colorado many times over the past ~20 years, and we love it for its beauty and the variety of things to do (not to mention the escape from TX heat in summer :-). This chalet is a true gem we were fortunate to discover just this year! The peaceful location by the stream with an awesome view of Mt. Princeton is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can be as ACTIVE (we hiked, biked, fished, rafted, soaked in the hot springs, grilled steaks, ate in town, walked along the river watching talented kayakers, etc!) or as RELAXED (the cabin itself is very cozy, welcoming, homey and comfortable) as you want to be. The chalet is in a convenient location near enough to town (and trails/hot springs/lakes/etc), but away from any traffic or noise. It was a true delight! The owners are extremely friendly, helpful, and easy to work with. They even checked in (via text) with us during our stay to make sure everything was OK. The kitchen is well-stocked; the beds are very comfortable; there are spare towels to take to the hot springs... They thought of everything! We just had to provide food, family, and fond memories! :-) We were very appreciative of all the books, pamphlets, trail maps, and suggestions for things to do in the area. They have books on birds, trees, trails and other interesting reads (as well as a cabinet of family games and puzzles for those stormy afternoons). I highly recommend this chalet to anyone looking for an awesome retreat in God's glorious creation. We certainly hope to be back!

Our family is hooked on this cabin. The view of Mt. Princeton, the babbling stream, the evening wind blowing through the pine trees and the clean fresh 9000 foot air. The comfortable front deck with hummingbirds skirting around and the gas bar-b-que sending out smells of dinner. And with so much to see and do within a short distance ..... if you can hike 1500 feet over a 1.5 mile distance then you must visit Windsor Lake.