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Historic Hippie House @ Riverheart Retreat

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A spacious living room with wooden beams, large windows, and various plants.
A hot tub with a wooden edge, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A riverside outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a small building in the background.
A modern house with large windows, a stone pathway, and a small garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Arkansas River

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Place, Arkansas River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista River Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Buena Vista Heritage Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Den off Kitchen

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Browns Canyon National Monument and St. Elmo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Arkansas River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool River Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gunsmoke Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buena Viking - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jan's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Hippie House @ Riverheart Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Hippie House @ Riverheart Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Hippie House @ Riverheart Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Hippie House @ Riverheart Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Arkansas River, Buena Vista Heritage Museum and Buena Vista River Park. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has lots of character and it is in the most beautiful location. The house is a bit older so expect not everything to function perfectly but it was no big issue and it’s a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2026
Thanks for your enjoying what our old home has to offer. It’s likely destined to someday being an Historic Marker: one of the first BnB’s in BV & still one of the most interesting and intriguing & right on a special magnificent stretch of Ark river! 🙌
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, large property right on the water. The house was gorgeous, with many historic details and plenty of space to gather. The host was very helpful and communicative, and we had everything we needed for a great girls' weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a unique house and property. Over the 3 days we stayed we kept discovering new things we hadn't seen. We might have added a few new pieces of decor This was a wonderful house for our girls trip, the host was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Thanks for an amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So chic and artsy! We loved all of the stain glass throughout the house, and being so close to downtown as well as hiking trails was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's really a cool house with plants, stained glass, and interesting artwork. It has a bit of a cluttered feel, which may not be for everyone, but we really enjoyed all the eye candy. The yard is beautiful too, with a bunch of interesting features and a nice view of the mountains to the west, and it sits on an embankment right above the Arkansas River. It's very private, yet just a couple minutes' drive into town for groceries, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Hot springs just a few minutes away as well, though with the hot tub in the backyard, it didn't feel necessary for us. The caretaker was also responsive and attentive. I'd definitely choose this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property is absolutely beautiful, and so is the house! We loved being next to the river, the provided hiking poles, and the dog friendly property. The host was extremely responsive and easy to reach, which made the check-in and check-out process extremely smooth! The only thing that would hinder my decision to stay here again is the quality of the beds - my friends and I all had the same experience where they sloped in towards the middle with two people sharing the bed. If the beds were replaced, we would be here again in an instant!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean however the mattress on the pullout couch could use a good cleaning and some of the dishes in the cupboards needed to be washed when we pulled them out. Mark the host was a great guy and was very helpful and very informative. I would definitely stay here again. One thing I would mention is that if you have older guests there are several stairs and trip hazards in the house and the cobblestone walkways may be difficult for them. But the place is beautiful with great privacy and access to the river. This place is awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was awesome, very responsive and easy to communicate with. The Arkansas river is literally right behind this house. A private and very beautiful setting.The house is very unique. A bit dated but fun. The bathroom upstairs is small with a very small shower (usable, but small).
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
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