River Cottage

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3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

South Fork, CO

Coller State Wildlife Area
‪2 min drive‬
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
‪9 min drive‬
Rio Grande Club
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

1/2 bath upstairs

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Located 7 miles west of South Fork on Highway 149 you will find a mountain cabin nestled in the trees overlooking the Rio Grande River. Our mountain cabin provides stunning views and exceptional natural beauty that only Colorado can provide. Enjoy your coffee on the deck as you listen to the river flow just footsteps away. Fishermen will love this location!
Two downstairs bedrooms sleep 4 guests with queen beds. Upstairs primary suite has queen bed and half bath. Sleep extra guests on sofa bed, or put sleeping bags in upstairs loft. Kitchen is fully equipped. Dining room looks out onto the deck in back that overlooks the river.
Follow the Rio Grande River along the Silver Thread Scenic Highway 17 miles to Creede and explore the town and silver mines. Or drive 30 minutes on highway 160 to Wolf Creek Ski Area which records the greatest average annual snowfall in Colorado.
Don't feel like driving? Relax on the deck with a drink and watch the fishermen in your group cast their lines. Stay out all day and watch the sun set behind the mountains..

Keywords: riverfront, cabin, fishing, ski area, creede, south fork, stunning views

Property manager

Steve and Sara Lowe

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Amenities

Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

South Fork

Located in South Fork, this cabin is on a river. Creede Historic Museum and Creede Underground Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rio Grande Club and Wolf Creek Ski Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

South Fork, CO

What's nearby

Rio Grande National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Coller State Wildlife Area - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
Wolf Creek Anglers - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
Rio Grande Club - 13 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Creek Lodge and restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps away from Rio Grande National Forest and Rio Grande. Coller State Wildlife Area is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

wade W.

18 Dec, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

6 Sept, 2024

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

A little piece of heaven.

This was our 4th visit to the River Cottage. Every year we have come here to get away from the fast pace of the city. The river fishing, hummingbirds feeding and starry nights always do the trick!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keenan O.

24 May, 2024

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

Cool place

Overall a good place to stay, quite and good location. Clean and great outdoor space. Unfortunately the river was high during my stay so i can't attest to the fishing, though it is close by to numerous lakes which were great. Id definitely considered staying here again.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

15 Mar, 2024

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

Ski trip

We arrived at River Cottage after a multi hour flight delay and a snowy drive from Denver to find a warm and cozy spot, greeted by a beautiful bottle of wine and handwritten note from the hosts. We found everything we needed to enjoy a ski week at Wolf Creek and celebrate a family member’s landmark birthday. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth F.

30 Oct, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location but dirty house

The location of this house is phenomenal. Fishing in the river just steps from the back porch was exactly what we were looking for. As for the cleanliness of the property, it was not clean. Dirty toilets and floor, but the most disgusting part was the dirty sheets I got into after after a long day of driving. I reached out to the owner of the property who mentioned they would talk with the lady that cleans the place, but I should have been offered a refund of the cleaning fee as I was not provided a clean house upon arrival. That being said, I would not return to the property again, but did overall enjoy the location and visit with friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D P.

13 Sept, 2023

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

Awesome vacation

View was amazing, close to hiking trails and atv rentals for the trails. Would 100% stay here again .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Beth F.

19 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin by the river

Wonderful river cabin. Very relaxing. Kitchen was very equipped. We had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

13 Jul, 2023

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

July

Great cabin...fishing was goodbut fish were small...all browns.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Fishing cabin

Rustic but clean, great location. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson C.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Great spot for Rio Grande fishing

Right on the river. The house is good and the location is great.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Jun, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation 2023

We brought side by sides to ride all week. Great location to stay for easy access to Southfork, Creede, Lake City or Pagossa Springs. Hard to Fly Fish on river behind house due to all the trees and bushes at rivers edge. Very peaceful on back porch listening to river. House is older and very dark feeling. Rooms downstairs on smaller side. Bedroom upstairs very roomy. Kitchen very well stocked! Owners left us a sweet note and bottle of wine.☺️ no open fires outside due to neighborhood rules. (Was sad about that.) We love Colorado and this is a great location if you will be taking advantage of all the towns!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry P., Lakewood, USA

10 Jun, 2023

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

Rest and high water!

We spent a very restful week at the River Cottage for the 3rd year in a row. It never fails us. Between the cottage, the scenery and the river, one never has to leave if desired. The river was very high and running fast, but did not fail to give us a few good trout. We look forward to our next visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M., Thornton, CO

31 May, 2023

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

Delightful Cabin on Rio Grande

We had a relaxing and enjoyable stay in this serene cozy cabin along the river. Very scenic.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner B.

29 Apr, 2023

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

Great little cabin by the river!

Awesome experience at the river cabin. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

8 Apr, 2023

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

Quick stay

The stay was relaxing and in a beautiful location. Me and my wife enjoyed it thoroughly.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

5 Jan, 2023

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

Great location

River cottage was the perfect location for our family vacation to wolf creek. It was just a few miles into town and about 20 minutes or so to wolf creek ski area. We have been to South Fork numerous times, and our stay at the River cottage did not disappoint. The area was beautiful! We saw lots of wildlife from the cabin windows and on our drive into south fork. Would love to come back in the summer!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James P.

7 Dec, 2022

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

Great scenic area

The cabin was located in a wonderful scenic area . The river is out back and very easy to walk to . This is a perfect place to unplug and get away . Owners are very responsive and town is about 16 minutes up the road . The river does not have many fish during winter so I suggest going in the spring summer for fishing. Other than that , we will def be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

8 Oct, 2022

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

Cozy cabin on the river

Wonderful stay, very peaceful.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

4 Oct, 2022

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

Amazing

Great fishing spot, very clean and cozy. Really enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry R.

2 Oct, 2022

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

Very nice and relaxing cabin.

This cabin was perfect for what we wanted. Good location for Creede and South Fork. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed. River front was great!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAT M., FORT WORTH

29 Aug, 2022

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

Perfect Location

Right on the Rio Grande River. Midway between South Fork and Wagon Wheel Gap. Beautiful spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chance M., Tulsa, Oklahoma

14 Aug, 2022

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

A great stay

This cabin is riverfront, private, quiet, very relaxing. The owners had excellent communication, and the cabin was as pictured and described. The cabin had every thing needed, Would definitely come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie H.

31 Jul, 2022

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

Mountain view

We had a great vacation! This property is right in the river in a quiet neighborhood! The owners are great at communicating. Anytime I emailed I got a quick response! We would love to stay here again!! Everything we needed!!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell h.

11 Jul, 2022

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

The River Cottage is lovely!

We loved our stay. The cottage is well appointed and comfortable. The location on the river is awesome! We’ll be back

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

5 Jul, 2022

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

Thank you for an amazing trip

Great communication with the property manager, who made the entire process a breeze. The cabin was spacious and clean and was very well equipped. The location was just amazing! We have traveled all over the world but have never seen natural beauty like this.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Sara Lowe

Both myself and my wife grew up in Colorado. I am a Firefighter in Arizona. My wife works for a major hospital system in the Phoenix area. We stay very busy with our son but do enjoy to travel and vacation as time allows.

Why they chose this property

My wife grew up in the San Luis Valley and her parents purchased the property when she was younger. She has many memories with the property as their family spent nearly every weekend and holiday there. We try to come back at least 2-3 times a year to enjoy the seasons that we miss out on living in Arizona to give our son the same memories.

What makes this property unique

You are only steps from the river on this property. We love to spend time on the deck and listen to the roar of the Rio Grande. Times spent at the cabin are relaxing and rejuvenating. It is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

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