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The Bonnie Rose, a Historic home built in 1902. Gowdy Properties

Family-friendly holiday home in Lake City

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Side veranda over looking the huge fenced off yard.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 132500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hinsdale County Veteran Memorial Park
  • Place, Super Naturals Food & Grocery Store
  • Place, Lake City Ski Hill

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Bonnie Rose, a Historic home built in 1902. Gowdy Properties

Built in 1902 the home was extensively renovated in 2017 and named "The Bonnie Rose" after our mothers. The home is conveniently located in the Historic District of gorgeous Lake City. Situated only a few blocks from the center of downtown within walking distance to dining, night life, shopping and parks. Local laws allow OHV operation on town streets allowing easy access to the historic Alpine Loop as well as hiking trails and national forest right from the front door. There are numerous lakes and rivers for fishing . This unique Victorian home has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and historic charm. The main floor master bedroom has a queen size memory foam bed. Also located on the main floor is another bedroom with a bunk bed with full and twin mattresses. The living and dining rooms have both Greek and Victorian accents and charm. An additional smaller dining area is conveniently located off the kitchen. Done in black and white and decorated with charming black and white photos of the local area and time period. The Main floor bathroom has a large claw foot tube with a shower. The upstairs has three bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower. The upstairs main bedroom has a king size memory foam mattress. The second room has two twin beds and third bedroom has a queen bed. The home has a large fenced yard making it ideal for entertaining, weddings, reunions and socializing. We are dog friendly. The large fenced yard includes two picnic tables a fire pit and a grill. The property has ample parking for your vehicles, trailers and OHVs.

Refundable Deposit $500. Covers incidental damage and excessive cleaning.


We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for considering staying in our home TLCNR09
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check out is easy. Load and start dishwasher, take out the trash, and lock up. Don't make the beds it makes more work for you and the cleaning crew.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Lake City

Located in Lake City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Lake City Ski Hill and Ouray Hot Springs Pool are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hinsdale County Veteran Memorial Park and Pete's Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Lake City, CO

What's nearby

  • Hinsdale County Veteran Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake City Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Super Naturals Food & Grocery Store - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake City Ski Hill - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake San Cristobal - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪San Juan Soda Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman BBQ & Backyard - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Southern Vittles - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lake City Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Alfred Packer saloon - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bonnie Rose, a Historic home built in 1902. Gowdy Properties pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bonnie Rose, a Historic home built in 1902. Gowdy Properties?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bonnie Rose, a Historic home built in 1902. Gowdy Properties on 1 Nov 2025 start from £395.83, 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 The Bonnie Rose, a Historic home built in 1902. Gowdy Properties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bonnie Rose, a Historic home built in 1902. Gowdy Properties?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bonnie Rose, a Historic home built in 1902. Gowdy Properties located?

Located in the centre of Lake City, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hinsdale County Veteran Memorial Park, Super Naturals Food & Grocery Store and Pete's Lake. Lake City Ski Hill and Lake City Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a month and had a fabulous time. The property was perfect for our family and dog.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara P.

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

Amazing Place

We loved staying here! It was perfectFor our needs and Jim and Dana were super responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun property and great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. The house was lovely, clean and filled with character. It had everything we needed and more. The yard is large and fenced in. We all (group of 9) highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Great size

We enjoyed our stay at The Bonnie Rose. We were comfortable in all areas of the house; when we needed alone time and then as we gathered for family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great Place

Jim was fantastic. Reached out early with check in info. He met us upon arrival to give us info on the house, some area history, and some trail suggestions. Was a great host. The house was as advertised, old but updated and very functional. Great location. Can’t really say anything negative.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Very Nice Historic Home

We had a great stay at this historic home in Lake City. Lots of space for everyone, and everything we needed. Hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna Z.

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

Highly recommend

This place is wonderful!! We had family stay for our wedding and there was plenty of space and bathrooms. Big backyard for my child and a dog that joined us to run around! We hope to be back again with family :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique L.

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

Relaxing

We were looking for a place to relax and just enjoy some time with family. This property was perfect. Close to everything we needed and things to do. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucille L.

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

We had 11 in our party and there was adequate sleeping arrangements for all of us.

Great property if you are needing something for a large group. The fenced yard was a great place for grandchildren and adults to hang out when we weren’t out exploring. The property was very well stocked with essentials.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mareya B.

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

Magnificent Manor

Great place to stay! Fun decor. Tons of space for a large group. Were able to easily bring our furry friends. Easy communication. Close to ice park. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Bonnie Rose

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jonathan and amy w., Sanger Texas

Plenty of room. Very easy to get around town. Walking distance to shops

Very very roomy, great place for large groups, plenty of beds. Outstanding historic and artistic features. Hosts were very informative and caring very hospitable they were very attentive to our needs. Very nice furniture, art and decor a lot of hard work has been put into this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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

Amazing vacation experience

Beautifully restored historical house with an amazing family history. Spacious enough for a large family with comfortable beds and plenty of room and large, well-equipped kitchen. Large fenced yard for pets, outside eating and firepit. The Gowdys are super friendly and accommodating as are their son and daughter-in-law who own the High Altitude Adventures. They will definitely be our go-to for future visits. Thank- you, Gowdys for an amazing family vacations!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April R.

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

Razor Trip

We had a great time while we was in Lake City. This was our first time in the area and we loved being there. The property was great! Jim had great communication about any questions we had. It was clean and comfortable couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while we was there. I hope that we can come back again next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula N., Denver, CO

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

Wonderful Old Home in the Heart of Town

Our stay was just as expected. An older home with lots of history. Jim was a fantastic host and was great at communicating and fixed a leaky shower ASAP! We had plenty of room for our family. It was a quick walk downtown and a there is a school with a fabulous park (and basketball court) across the street. A great stay, we will likely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William V.

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

Great for families

Was in town with extended family for a funeral, so large age range of people. We booked this house due to the size and number of bedrooms. The house had everything we needed. From high chair, to cooking items, plenty of coffee, towels, everything. Jim communicated well and the check in and out were flawless. The house is decorated very unique to showcase its history. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and even had a bear cruise by. The yard is very large and fenced in so the dogs could roam. We highly recommend this place and Gowdy properties as a whole. We will for sure stay here again. I’ve been coming to lake city since I was a kid and so happy we found this place for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Under Construction/ Renovation

The pictures online are misleading, not all rooms are completely finished. Exterior is under renovation and not fully painted. Plumbing backed up and overflowed during our stay. Kitchen range is unacceptable for rental property. Jim (owner) was nice and super responsive but I would not have rented the property if I had know of the current condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rodney L.

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

Great Location, Great Host

The Bonnie Rose what is an ideal location for my family and I to enjoy the Lake City ice Park. The accommodation was tastefully renovated in early 20th century style, but had modern facilities and comforts. While only four adults stayed at this location. It could easily handle twice that many people with the three bathrooms available and roomy dining room/kitchen. It was a pleasure to work with Jim Gowdy, the host, his prompt and detailed responses to my inquiries were much appreciated. We liked that the kitchen was well stocked with all of the pots pans, and some pantry items such as spices. Of special interest was the beautifully restored Hotpoint electric range that worked fantastically, considering it’s 50+ years old. The entire house was nicely cleaned, and there were plenty of cleaning supplies, plus a washer, and dryer, and all the minor accessories that you would expect in a home being rented. The linens and towels were in good shape and everyone enjoyed their individual bed. Considering that Gowdy Properties has many options in the Lake City area, I’m sure most VROB clients will be able to find a rental property that suitable for their trip. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brennon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home and kitchen were well furnished and had all the bases covered. The owner was gracious and very helpful in orienting to the home and property. Highly recommend and would book with with them without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

Excellent choice!

This property was an excellent choice for our family weekend away! The host’s were very gracious and helpful. The yard was great for the kids (and adults) to play in the evenings! We were in walking distance of town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M., Dolores, Colorado

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

Girls weekend

We are grade school..jr. high and high school friends here for yearly reunion. Very nice place..big yard..eclectic cute house..everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

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

Great restored home!

This home was large enough for our family and was centrally locacted in town. This allowed a short walk in town to see the sights. We had deer in the yard an outdoor fire pit and great views. We would highly recommend this property. Jim was wonderful! He was friendly and easy to contact. The property was very well stocked with the daily needed items!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

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

Great stay, right in town

Wonderful historical house, high ceilings, more than enough room for our 10 people & our vehicles with trailered ATV’s. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit every night after our rides. Lake City has old town charm & trail head access from town. If we make it back, again, we will definitely look to the Bonnie Rose.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Relaxing

The house was great. The host’s were great. Easy check in. We enjoyed the fire pit and back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Dana Gowdy

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Originally from NY but long enough in CO to consider it home. My husband grew up visiting his grandparents and vacationing in Lake City with fond memories of family, hiking, fishing and enjoying the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I are blessed to live local. With all the historic charm we felt this property was one to let others enjoy.

What makes this property unique

One of the only large homes located in the lake city historic district on VRBO that offers the elegance of the Victorian era.

Languages:

English, German

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