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Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting

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Guest Cabin on the Rio Grande
Guest cabin
Inside Guest Cabin
Exterior detail
Pet-friendly

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2320 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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South Fork, CO
  • Place, Wolf Creek Anglers
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Wolf Creek Ski Area
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting

Free Snowshoeing- Kayaking- Rafting- Discounted Golf at the Rio Grande Club, contact us for more info. This listing is for the "Guest Cabin" it is the cabin to the left of the largest building seen in the main picture of this listing. It literally sits just feet from the banks of the Rio Grande River. Along with all of our cabins it has access to the river and all outside living and recreational areas including picnic areas, outdoor fire pits, hot tub, tree swing and river swimming hole. Please be sure to scroll through all the pictures so you are familiar with the layout of our place.

The Guest Cabin is a 320 square foot Norwegian style hand hewn dovetail log cabin which we built ourselves. All the cabins sit on 8 1/2 secluded acres along the banks of the Rio Grande River, a "Gold Medal River" fishery as designated by the state of Colorado. There are 4 other cabins located on this property; we live in one (the 2-story cabin in the middle) the other 2 cabins are also available on VRBO individually or as a group, the Master cabin (on the right) VRBO listing #955968 and the Studio VRBO listing # 953410 (it sits behind the cabins in the main picture). All 3 cabins are available to be rented as a group, look for VRBO listing #422090.

This Guest Cabin includes a queen size bed, leather chairs, full bathroom, gas fireplace, flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, small fridge, coffee and coffee pot. This cabin does not include a kitchen but has an outdoor picnic table with umbrella, gas grill and small outdoor chimenea.

We have inflatable kayaks, a raft and innertubes available for our guests to use free of charge (with waiver and damage deposit) to float in the river on a nice sunny day, 2-night minimum stay required. We will also shuttle guests for float trips when available and prearranged. In winter we also have snowshoes available for our guests to use and get out and explore the area.

Kayaks, rafts, tubes and snowshoes are all seasonal activities.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting on 7 Apr 2026 start from £90, 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.

What time is check-in at Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Meadows Guest Cabin on Rio Grande Free Kayaking and Rafting located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Rio Grande National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rio Grande and Wolf Creek Anglers. Rio Grande Club and Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin to stay in. Vey peaceful with a cozy river feel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was awesome. Very cozy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney W.

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

Evening by the Rio Grande

Good stay…all expectations were met.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property owners are awesome and were very communicative. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and peaceful. The proprietors were very very accommodating. Very enjoyable time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanno H.

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

Super clean cabin on the river

Almost a luxury cabin right on the river. Compact and great for two people. No kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

glen h.

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

Very Impressive. Definitely recommend this.

The cabin was very clean. The room décor is awesome. The cabin rooms are arranged very well. The view from the room is great. The property is well kept. The hot tub is awesome. It was a little difficult to locate but with our Garmin we were able to find it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Maria w.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Communication

The property is beautiful!! However, the host were condescending, rude, and disrespectful. I filed a formal complaint with VRBO but the property is breath taking. I’m not sure if I received the treatment I did because I am a Southern Black woman but I received no hospitality on my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2024
WOW. I guess by trying to play the undocumented and unsubstantiated race card, you can try to distract from the real facts. But first you should know that the closest friend I have in my life and the man I give credit to for me being a member of the US Olympic Team as well as my second father is a black man, so let's not go there. I am in total disbelief VRBO even let you go there. Next you should know that we have had guests from over 20 countries around the world of nearly every religion and every skin color and have always welcomed them with open arms as you were as can be seen in all the communications via VRBO (10 email exchanges) and 16 texts exchanged prior to your arrival. The facts, 1 we live onsite so a knock on the door, a phone call, a text or email were all known options for you if you had questions or problems, 2 there is an instruction sheet in the cabin asking not to use wash cloths or towels as rags, 3 you never bothered to contact us with any questions or concerns while here, 4 upon your departure we found 2 wash cloths and 1 hand towel outside by the grill, later we also found 1 wash cloth and 2 hand towels in the cabin, all soiled with grease and ruined, a $90 value. So, when my wife asked what you were thinking by doing this, it wasn't condescending, rude or disrespectful, you chose to ruin those items without ever contacting us, giving us an opportunity to quickly and properly resolve your issue. "Communication"?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soledad T.

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

Cute place in front of the Arkansas River

Pros: Kind people. We forgot to pack dinner plates and utensils and they immediately provided. Cobi, their dog, is so sweet. Quick response from owner. Beautiful view. Clean. Great to wake up to the sound of the river. Con: The hot tub was at 94 degrees and didn't get much hotter. It's not very private. The owner lives next door. Felt like staying at the in-laws. Squeaky bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

Gorgeous cabins steps from the south fork of the Rio Grande river

What a joy to experience this beautiful enclave of hand-built cabins, steps from the Rio Grande river in South Fork, Colorado. Paula and Fritz went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable. They are so welcoming, and love to share their favorite local spots as well as answering any questions about how they constructed their cabins. We chose to spend a day driving the amazing Silver Thread Scenic Byway after exploring the beginning of the Bachelor Loop in Creede, one day spent reading and relaxing by the river, and two days hiking various nearby trails. The property is perfectly situated for a quiet getaway, while still being minutes from outdoor adventures, lots of wildlife, and several restaurants. The town of Creede is only about an hour’s scenic drive and has a super Visitor’s Center, plenty of restaurants, a theater, and the start of the Bachelor Loop historic mining self-guided tour. We stayed in the charming Guest Cabin and were lulled to sleep by the sound of the river only 10 feet from our window. The cabin had a beautiful wooden sleigh bed, extremely comfortable with high-quality pillows and Egyptian cotton sheets; two leather armchairs great for relaxing and reading by the little gas stove; a mini fridge and coffee maker with creamers and coffee provided; plenty of closet space; a full bathroom with instant-on hot water, nice fixtures, and a hand-crafted tin mirror. There were lovely details everywhere, from the hand-carved colorful masks, to beautiful decorative textiles, and even small sculptures on the window ledges. There is a communal fire pit with views of the river, and a separate seating area with table and chiminea for the Guest Cabin. We enjoyed starting out one cool, crisp Autumn morning with a dip in the hot tub set on a deck surrounded by tall pines. If weather and schedules permit, there are also inflatable kayaks for guests. Paula and Fritz provide so many extras to ensure a fabulous stay--flip a light switch for twinkle lights on the outside eaves of each cabin, there is plenty of wood for the fire pit or chiminea, a hammock, tables and outside seating, even a rope swing on the property! If you're fortunate you might have the pleasure of playing with their pet dog Kenai and pet cat Lucky. We look forward to returning to Riverside Meadows Cabins and highly recommend this wonderful vacation property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for such a nice review! We really want guests to enjoy their stay and work hard at what we do. Thanks for choosing us and we hope you will visit us again! Fritz, Paula and Sadi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Relaxing long weekend

Beautiful, quiet location and the cabin was cozy and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Perfect

The cabin and view are perfect book it great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katy t.

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

Great Place!

Just as described. Cute cabin, quiet and comfortable. Hosts were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our cabin by the river was indeed feet from the river, and the view was beautiful. The cabin was fine for an overnight stay, and would have been for a longer visit. The weather was chilly overnight and we did not attempt to use the outdoor patio, BBQ or river travel. The host got us settled in comfortably and we left the next day before seeing anyone about. The one thing to be aware of is this was booked from Expedia, through "VRBO" and some of the notices we got on the property were a bit confusing in terms of names. We thought we were closer to Del Norte, CO, but this cabin is definitely in South Fork, with has fewer dining options, if thats important. Looks like a fun place to stay in the summer when the river could be enjoyed more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

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

Beautiful Colorado experience

Cabin and accommodations on the river were perfect and easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joleen V.

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

Delightful Cabin

We stayed here only one night on our way through the area, and wish we could have stayed longer. The cabin looks new and clean and is creatively furnished with unique items. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hidden gem! The studio was perfect for me and the hubby. VERY clean. Wish it wld hv had a microwave. Customer service was good and very friendly. Being next to the river was the selling point. Wld stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Awesome place

Great place to stay. Floating the river was awesome. Clean cabin and friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Beautiful place and location.

Our cabin was very clean and right on the river with excellent views. Fritz was an outstanding host. He made sure we had everything we needed. We had a wonderful day kayaking on the river, which Fritz organized. Would absolutely recommend this cabin for a couples getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These cabins are amazing and the location right by the river is beautiful and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen K.

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

Very Peaceful

Alpine Village was quite, relaxing and has a beautiful setting. We stayed a week and enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

SWEET!

Amazing location on the river & I was not ready to leave my little corner of nature. Beautiful cabin. The owners are very friendly. Beautiful decor! I can tell a lot of attention to detail. Thank you! The Howards
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Labor Day Weekend

My boyfriend and I stayed in the guest cabin this past weekend and had a wonderful experience! The cabin sits right on the Rio Grande River and it was absolutely beautiful to wake up to in the morning. Fritz and Paula were so nice and accommodating - they even took us up the river to drop us off with the kayaks. Cabin was cute, clean, and spacious for 2 people. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Hi Sam, Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice review. We are really glad to here you guys enjoyed your stay. You guys hit the perfect weather, nice for a float and for a bike ride. Take care Fritz & Paula
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Beautiful venue

Stayed 5 nights in the guest cabin. Gorgeous setting a few yards from the river. Cabin is beautifully appointed; the hosts were extremely gracious and hospitable. The float trip is definitely worth doing. Highly recommended!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

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

Beautiful place. The Rio Grande is steps away from the cabin. Very nice and clean Jacuzzi.

Relaxing and very comfortable. Cabins are very nicely done.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

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Hosted by Fritz and Paula Allen

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