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Bunnylane Cottontail Cabin "Pay it Forward"

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A rustic cabin with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A rustic cabin with a porch, a table with chairs, and a sign that reads "Cottonwood".
A log cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a cozy seating area with a rocking chair and a teddy bear.
A rustic log cabin interior with a dining area, bar, and seating with a teddy bear.
A log cabin interior with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bookshelf, and a stone wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to San Isabel National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Nathrop, CO
  • Place, San Isabel National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Elmo
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Cottonwood Hot Springs
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Nathrop

Located in Nathrop, this cabin is in the mountains. St. Elmo and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cottonwood Hot Springs and Monarch Ski Area. Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Nathrop, CO

What's nearby

  • San Isabel National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arkansas River - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 23 min drive - 22.0 km
  • St. Elmo - 29 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 29 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mary Murphy Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary Murphy Steak House - Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Browns Canyon Riverside Bar & Grill - River Runners - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bunnylane Cottontail Cabin "Pay it Forward" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Bunnylane Cottontail Cabin "Pay it Forward"?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bunnylane Cottontail Cabin "Pay it Forward" on Oct 26, 2026 start from $130, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bunnylane Cottontail Cabin "Pay it Forward"?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bunnylane Cottontail Cabin "Pay it Forward"?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bunnylane Cottontail Cabin "Pay it Forward" located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from San Isabel National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. St. Elmo and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot really close to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Clean and comfy cabins. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property

Great Rustic cabin in Nathrop. We were thrilled with the location and property and will try to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little rustic place

Fabulous location. No tv so you can enjoy the area. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway!

Rustic, comfortable and very relaxing! We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottontail Cabin - Bunny Lakes

Great place. Great set up. Thanks for your great service. Terrie
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Very comfortable

Beautiful location, weather didn't cooperate raining most of time we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cottontail Stay

The "bath house" pic mixed in with the cabin pics indicates it is part of the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A second home amidst the Collegiate Peaks

This is the third time I’ve stayed at this property, and it has become like our second home in one of the most beautiful parts of the state. I’ve taken my 7 year old son twice, now. It’s an incredibly quaint cabin, with many things to do nearby. One of our favorites is to enjoy the Mt. Princeton hot springs (only five minutes away). Buena Vista is nearby, as well as a huge number of places for all kinds of outdoor activities. Jeffrey, Brent and Diane are great. I had a dead battery upon leaving, and they didn’t hesitate to give me a jump. They sent us on our way after giving my son cookies and a pocket knife. I highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

honest

Quiet, peaceful, no real issues. It is rustic, if that is what you are looking for. Kids had issue with the bathroom cleanliness. It states its a pay forward, or cleanup after yourself - not everyone does. Lastly, someone was smoking in the bathroom, which was annoying, and did not air it out. But I was looking for rustic and in the mountains and that was exactly what I got. I was satisfied.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Amazing location, perfect weekend- shocking charges after the trip

The property was absolutely beautiful and everything we wanted for the weekend. Checkin process was super simple as long as you read all of the details in the listing. It was shocking to be charged an additional $120 for member that were not present in our cabin over the weekend stay...We did not get the deposit back either and were clear to inform of the additional guest prior to arriving. Im not aure if they charge by viewing camera on the propery or how they determine who gets charged, however this is a huge error and once payment was requested the owner will not respond....Bummer, really wanted to go back again some day
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin get-a-way

My Son and his fiance stayed here. They said it was a nice cabin and a beautiful setting. A little hard to find, but they found it. Had some trouble with the pellet stove, but that may have just been my son not having used one before! He said it would be awesome in the summertime!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Fun

My family had a blast, beautiful area, peace and quiet, and lots of nature adventures to do! Enjoyed it so much and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Cottontail

carpet filthy, throw rugs filthy, vacuum needs cleaning or repair, to many signs for do's and don'ts. Appliances need good cleaning. We didn't cook here due to cleanliness of pots and pans. Bathroom shower was dirty. Furniture was dirty, bedding needs cleaning. Good location. won't stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what I needed

I was in desperate need of some time to myself. I wanted somewhere quiet, old fashioned, with the high mountains all around me, to reflect and leave refreshed. This place felt like home. It’s just like it’s described, and the details were very thoughtfully laid out. Good books, games, a CD player… It’s perfectly nostalgic. It’s just far enough from Buena Vista to be in its own area, but it’s only about 20 minutes. I also did a couple of hot springs, to relax. There’s one only five minutes away. The owner is respectfully distant, to give you your own space, but he communicates well. Lots of other good things. I’ll definitely be back. My six year old boy would love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bunnylane

Great stay again. If your looking for a mountain getaway with a great location next to so many activities this is it. Nice rustic charm to make you feel like it’s real mountain living
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as expected

Upon arrival my stomach turned. The view and location was nothing like what was depicted in the pictures. The cabin does not have a view of the water (and the water is fenced off from the property) and the location is not private by any means. The cabin in situated in the middle of the property, surrounded by other cabins, as if you are on display. The front porch furniture is old, worn out, and is not porch furniture, but rather indoor furniture that has been retired to the porch. Upon entry of the cabin you are welcomed with the smell of dust and mildew. Though the cabin had been cleaned, nothing has been updated in years. As disappointed as we were with the location and uncomfortable cabin this was not the biggest issue. My husband and I began to look around and we could not find the restroom. After further investigation we discovered the community bathhouse actually is referring to a community restroom that is shared among several other cabins and each guest is responsible for cleaning following each use. I do realize this is my fault for not reading the description in detail and asking more questions before booking. I made the assumption that bathhouse was referring to hot springs/hot tub (considering this is hot springs country). I just had never experienced anything like this booking with VRBO. We reluctantly decided this was not an acceptable accommodation and immediately left the premise. We booked another cabin (at a cheaper price) and enjoyed our stay in Colorado. We did try contacting the property manager whose only response was, "This is a pay it forward cabin. I did my part, now do yours." Incredibly disappointed but lesson learned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super nice guy and such a cozy cabin

Awesome experience!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal getaway spot.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Close to everything. Everything clean including bathrooms. Hope to come back foe more hiking biking and relaxation. Cabin cozy as presented. Perfect for 2 day stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice rustic mountain getaway

If you are looking for a quiet mountain get away this is the place. Close to great fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Nice place. Definitely recommend to those who want to escape city life for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin and location

We enjoyed the quiet, rustic nature of the cabin and location. It was clean, the bed very comfortable, and everything we needed was right there. Will use it agian!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing

Great atmosphere, very relaxing, and loved the fact that I was able to unplug from all communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cute and cozy cabin

Very cute and cozy cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasantly Surprised!

At first, I was skeptical about the “Pay it Forward” concept. I expected to arrive at the cabin and would immediately have to clean before it would be “livable.” Much to my surprise, the cabin was spotless! The bathhouse was also in tip-top shape. I will defend motels be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Biggest Mistake of my life related to CHOICES - Filthy place, RUDE EGO- Centric owner

I rarely make reviews because mostly my experiences are great, good, or moderate, or just bad. Even if its worse sometimes you feel like you are better of using that time on something else. Now with “Bunnylane Cabins” I thought go out of my way, and spent some time to review so it will especially help future guests. In a nutshell if I knew better I would stay away from it. Don’t get attracted to the cheap rental fee. Spend few $$ and have a non-regretting time at a cleaner place, and deal with professional owners and property managers somewhere else. I dont have space to write too much let me put in pointed form. Also when I explain the real details Homeaway moderators did not like it. So I am cutting down some fact and real info. 1. Owner does not maintain it well like before (like the pictures are showing: - Dirty and dusty patio - Filthy rugs - Old dirty carpet with dog pee - Dusty interior with ashes (from the old fire place, no proper heaters tehre) - Unclean filthy bathroom (its a common bathroom for all units attached out side the house with out side door. In freezing cold you have to walk outside the house with kids when u need to us it) - Unclean dishes - No furnace oil or box of matches or lighters to the fire place - Very old unusable kitchenware. 2. When we check in that night was a disaster because the place was not ready. - Door were open in freezing temp - No proper heating, firewood was wet, no lighter, no fuel - Chiminey was blocked. Maintenance had to climb the roof in the night to clean it. 3. Owner pretend like friendly but seems to have an agenda to keep money form your deposit. 4. Policies and management. Its is managed as if we stay free. Owner try to make you work - You are asked to fill firewood inside the house and outside the house before leave - You are asked to leave the left over food or good food for the owner. And in the same department if you overlooked something he will penalize you. (We left bunch of food for him. We left an untouched dish of jelly (dessert). He claimed that we left an uncleaned dish in the fridge. I in fact told him before about the dessert when i leave. Very dissapointed. Also we gave v him a plate of food for thanksgiving. Owners words – “Cabins are my babies, guests are my children” .. it should be revised as “Cabins are my babies, guests are my vicitims"
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
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