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Brock Haus Log Home on Cottonwood Creek - Truly Magnificent!!

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Deck facing Cottonwood Creek
A hallway with wooden doors, a wall-mounted sign with family rules, a small table, and a staircase.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining area with a table set for two, a vase with flowers, and a window with a view of a snowy landscape.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and an oven.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Firepit
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Place, Cottonwood Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Buena Vista River Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Buena Vista Heritage Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Brock Haus Log Home on Cottonwood Creek - Truly Magnificent!!

Thank you for inquiring about the Brock Haus Log Home. Located in the scenic six-mile wide Upper Arkansas Valley, the Log Home has gorgeous valley and mountain views including Buffalo Peaks to the east and the 14,000-foot Collegiate Range to the west. Situated about three miles from town, you can enjoy these unobstructed views and not feel isolated. If you wish, you can fish for trout in Cottonwood Creek that flows through your three-acre property or in one of the many nearby lakes.
This three-bedroom log home has all of the modern comforts of home including a wood-burning floor to vaulted ceiling stone fireplace. This home has a king bed, a queen bed, a twin bed, and a sofa sleeper in the den. The entertainment center has a large high definition screen TV with satellite, VCR player, DVD player, and a CD/cassette player. The kitchen has a microwave, automatic dishwasher, full-sized refrigerator, stove and oven, and just about every kitchen gadget you could want. There is an ample supply of linens, a washer, and a dryer. As per our license with Chaffee County, we cannot host weddings or large events. Small, quiet gatherings are permitted as long as they do not exceed the number of guests on the reservation. Chaffee County License No. 012212
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Kids are welcome. The house is not child-proofed.
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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
This is a no smoking/drugs/pets property, no exception (this includes marijuana). Guests who ignore this rule will be charged an add'l $1000.00.
Firearms are prohibited on this property outside of a guest's locked vehicle.
If a guest has a trailer, please ask for written permission to park on the property. We cannot allow anyone to use an RV trailer or vehicle.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 72276
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this vacation home is near a water park 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 San Isabel National Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Arkansas River - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stedman's Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cool River Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gunsmoke Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jan's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brock Haus Log Home on Cottonwood Creek - Truly Magnificent!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brock Haus Log Home on Cottonwood Creek - Truly Magnificent!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brock Haus Log Home on Cottonwood Creek - Truly Magnificent!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brock Haus Log Home on Cottonwood Creek - Truly Magnificent!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from San Isabel National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Love Meadow and Buena Vista Heritage Museum. Cottonwood Hot Springs and Buena Vista River Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great information from host and house was clean and comfortable. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property with great views of the peaks to the west. Cottonwood Creek flows right by the large deck on the backside of the house. The house was clean and had all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

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

BV

Had a great time. House was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Peaceful

Pro: Beautiful place, the sound of the stream behind is very calming. Very roomy and comfortable.Con: Not 2A friendly, guard rail around backporch is very loose, needs maintenance .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

irtodd b.

Nice log house with a beautiful creek running in the back yard, close to Buena Vista.

Our stay at the Brock Haus was wonderful. It's a beautiful home overlooking Cottonwood creek. While nestled in with other homes along the creek, it felt secluded and private, yet close enough to Buena Vista for a quick run to town to get supplies or go shopping. The house is well maintained and clean. The large dining room table was a great place for family games, and eating, of course! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Brock Haus Log Home. Please keep us in mind the next time you return to Buena Vista!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber R.

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

Overall nice

Overall it was a very nice stay. The house was laid out well and clean. I enjoyed the deck and the running river behind the cabin. The view was beautiful on the north side. The location of the house was a bit hard to find and I did not get instructions to get into the house in a timely manner. However, the stay was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Surrounded by Beauty

We absolutely loved the Brock Haus! You are completely surrounded by 14ers! Our family of four (kids aged 14 & 12) hiked the nearby 14ers then came back to the house and enjoyed fishing in the stream or sitting on the huge back porch enjoying the beautiful views and wildlife. One of the highlights of the week was horseback riding, which was close by. We also really enjoyed driving up to Cottonwood Pass and to Twin Lakes. The house was perfect! If we have the opportunity to visit Buena Vista again we would definitely want to stay at the Brock Haus.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thank you Kelly! I'm glad you enjoyed Cottonwood Creek as well as Harvard City Riding Stables! You and your family were wonderful guests and we hope that you will stay with us when you return to Buena Vista. I promised you a great location and I'm glad we delivered!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super house and super location. We loved our stay. The back yard is fabulous. We enjoyed putting folding chairs in the creek and relaxing. Saw a beaver and two otters in the small pond. Only 3 miles to Buena Vista or go the other way and drive up cottonwood pass and down to Crested Butte. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colleen S.

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

Beautiful View!

Great house, beautiful view... Only problem was that it smelled like cats/cat pee in the hallway. Other than that it was exactly what we needed/wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Colleen, The house does have a wonderful view, it is well cleaned, well maintained, and very well equipped to provide a wonderful experience for any vacation rental guest. I'm disappionted that you would imply that we have ever had a cat in the house. I was there the day before your arrival and can assure you and any future guest that the hallway DID NOT smell like cat pee. I can only guess that you or one of your guests tracked something into the house yourselves. I visited with the housekeeper who cleaned after you left and she did not report any odor in the hallway or anywhere else either. I'm unsure why you would make such an inflammatory statement and hope that any future guests recognize this review for what it is worth. We do not have cats in or around the property. We have never allowed a cat in the house. And If we were made aware of a potential situation, we would have addressed it immediately.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Beautiful home with amazing views

What a fantastic stay at the Brock Haus. Roomy, comfortable, clean, modern amenities with a beautiful deck to relax on and enjoy the Colorado views. The house is more or less in between Buena Vista and the mountains. In one direction you have convenient access to magnificent hikes and in the other direction you can ride into town for some grocery shopping or a bite to eat. Renee the property manager is attentive and professional. Loved the whole experience.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thank you Richard for staying with us. It sounds like your trip to Buena Vista was a great experience. Please keep us in mind if you decide to return!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

I couldn't have asked for a better place! Just what we needed and Renee was so great! Thank you for this great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Great Mountain Retreat!

Enjoyed our stay, the house was lovely, the creek was soothing and the view was spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Home away from Home

We stayed here for about 5 months and I loved it . The home is beautiful and comfortable clean and roomy. the views from the deck are amazing I would recommend this property to any one who wants to get away to your home away from home. Renee is great to work with . Thank you for letting us enjoy this beautiful Home
Stayed 165 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! You were wonderful guests and if you have the chance to return for a little R&R, please keep us in mind!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Cute home! Perfect for our family.

We were very comfortable in the home. Nice bathrooms, comfortable beds, big open TV room, basics in the kitchen. We loved have the stream in the back! It was beautiful and peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thank you for much for staying with us. You and your party were wonderful guests and we hope that you will keep us in mind the next time you visit the area.
Archival

6/10 Okay

CINDY C.

The house was fine, minus a few exceptions

The house was nice. There was some problems. According to the lady managing the property the previous occupants were long stay. They cleaned the property themselves. It was in all appearances clean. The regrigerator had a leak inside putting condensate inside the fridge. We arrived and used the hall bath, no toilet paper. Went to the master bath, a few strands of toilet paper. None was found in storage. My wife texted and told the caretaker, she was in Salida, she said she would bring toilet paper the next day. We went to town and bought some toilet paper. The next day she left 4 rolls for five people for 7 days, what a wonderful gesture. We found the bags for the trash the day we left, hidden under other stuff. We previously had bought bags. The grill would not work, we unfroze the rust and lifted the grill to add fuel after an hours work. I found a tick in the master BR bed, just one. The bedspread smelled of dog or some other odor. Ticks happen, I know. The fishing on the private pond was terrible, stocking could be an option. It is a very nice property, but improvements could be made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
We appreciate your positive comment that this is a very nice property because the owners of this house have gone above and beyond to provide a wonderful vacation experience for their guests by providing a neat, clean cabin, with a fabulous deck overlooking Cottonwood Creek and the stocked fishing pond. They have provided all the essentials and even some non-essentials in the cabin with the intent that each guest will feel welcome, create wonderful memories, and hopefully return once again in the future. Unfortunately, your whole vacation experience seems to have been marred by the oversight of toilet paper in the rental. It is true, I was not in town when you called to complain, however, I did call our housekeeper and also a friend to see if either one could deliver toilet paper. Unfortunately, they too were both unavailable. Totally my oversight because I inspected the cabin after the long-term guest brought in her own housekeeping staff to deep clean the bedding, linens, and to dust and vacuum. I was there again the day before you arrived to oversee the professional carpet cleaner and again the day of your arrival to make sure the furniture was returned. One would have thought that I would have noticed that each bathroom didn’t have the standard 2 rolls per bathroom, (which is all we do provide as guests are expected to provide their own consumables beyond what is provided in the house when they arrive). It was also my oversight that trash bags were not left in plain sight and in the future I will double and triple check these issues so this doesn’t happen again. As far as the tick issue, I’ve not had any encounters with them since living in Buena Vista for the last 17 years, however, I do know that a good spot to pick them up is in the trees and tall grass, much like you would see near the fishing pond. Speaking of which, we don’t guarantee that anyone will catch one of the Rainbow Trout or Brown Trout that are stocked in the pond. It is purported that some of them are up to 24” in length. I suppose it would depend upon what time of day you were fishing, as well as the type of bait and tackle. Those fish can sometimes be finicky. Again, I do apologize for the missing toilet paper.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Baby Boomer Birthday Blast

Five of my best "girlfriends" and I celebrated my 60th birthday Sept. 16-20, 2009 in this beautiful log home in Buena Vista, CO. The weather was gorgeous, the stream behind the property was gurgling, and the aspens were peaked. The first day there was designated "Buena Vista Day" and we all piled into one van and went to town. We probably went into every shop before stopping to have lunch at Mother's. Dinner was at Mt. Princeton Hotel followed by the coolest thing of all--sitting in the hot springs at night. Later, back at the log home, we had a fire in the fireplace and played games at a nice, big table in the great room. Day II was "Aspen & Leadville Day" and Day III was Oktoberfest in Breckenridge. There is no chance of running out of things to do, because even if you lack imagination, you can sit in a rocking chair on the huge deck and just gaze at the 14,000-foot mountain peaks or go for a walk along Cottonwood Creek. My friends and I loved the house, loved the entire area, and we'd go back in a heartbeat. Everything we planned went off without a hitch and there were no disappointments. A couple weeks before we arrived, there had been a rare sighting of a bear, so we were on the lookout for him. Fortunately, we didn't see him, but we saw plenty of deer lying on the lawns of the homes in town every evening around dinner time and a big moose prancing in a field on the side of the road on our way back from Breckenridge. When it was time for me to blow out the candles on my birthday cake, I only had one wish to make....I wished that I could do this all over again next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Family Vacation

My family and I have been vacationing at the Log Home for over five years. The owners have gone the extra mile to make their home a renter’s delight. So much attention has been given to this beautiful vacation home both on the inside and outside that photos nor words would do it justice. You must come here to see it for yourself. This is the place to go if you are looking for a unique family vacation. The mountain views, the babbling creek, the outstanding amenities and excellent customer service will keep my family returning for many years in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Renee Graner

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The Brock Log, a privately owned property with a professional management team, has been helping individuals like you create spectacular vacation memories in the Colorado Rockies since 1992. They pride themselves in providing unique accommodations and excellent customer service. Please contact our property manager with any questions, at 719-207-0650.

The Log Home, located three miles outside of Buena Vista, Colorado, was bought by the Brockhaus family in 1992 as an investment property available only for long-term rentals. In 2006, the Log Home was completely renovated and converted into a vacation rental home that has served as a mountain retreat from hot and sticky summers and a headquarters for many winter ski trips.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful home which offers all the comforts of your home including washer & dryer and dishwasher. It also has a beautiful rock fireplace. Waterfront property is a premium in Colorado and this house sits right on Cottonwood Creek. It couldn't be any more spectacular with Buffalo Peaks to the east, and the Collegiate Peaks Range to the west.

What makes this property unique

Since 1992, the Brockhaus family has opened up their log home to friends, family, and many guests who share their love for beautiful mountain views, great fishing, and relaxation that can only be found in the mountains. When you arrive at the Brock Log and hear the gentle roar of Cottonwood Creek, see the trout jumping in the private fishing pond and stand in awe of the 14,000+ foot mountains that surround you, you can not help but feel the worries of the day-to-day life melt away.

One of their favorite “rituals” is to have breakfast/coffee out on the deck overlooking the creek and fishing pond in the morning to talk about what everyone wants to do that day. After a fun-filled day of activity (fishing, shopping, rafting, skiing, reading, etc) or non-activity (naps and/or sunbathing on the deck), they reconvene for wine and cheese on the balcony to discuss who is cooking dinner or what great local restaurant they are heading off to. Yep…that is the basic routine. You should try it…it is an easy lifestyle to get used to.

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