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Luxury 6500 sq ft Mountain Lodge w/ stunning views, gourmet kitchen and theater

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a television.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a grill, and a hanging light fixture.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a large wooden door.
A log cabin-style building with a stone entrance and a covered patio area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to San Isabel National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Gas barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Place, San Isabel National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista River Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cottonwood Hot Springs
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bunkhouse Room

+3
6 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Corral Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Mining Bedroom

1 King Bed

Old Glory

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bunkhouse Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Corral Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Mining Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Old Glory Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area

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About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. 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.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • San Isabel National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arkansas River - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Cottonwood Lake - 30 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool River Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee Co - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Buena Viking - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jan's Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crave - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 6500 sq ft Mountain Lodge w/ stunning views, gourmet kitchen and theater pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury 6500 sq ft Mountain Lodge w/ stunning views, gourmet kitchen and theater?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 6500 sq ft Mountain Lodge w/ stunning views, gourmet kitchen and theater?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 6500 sq ft Mountain Lodge w/ stunning views, gourmet kitchen and theater?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 6500 sq ft Mountain Lodge w/ stunning views, gourmet kitchen and theater located?

This family-friendly Buena Vista holiday home is located on a river, steps from San Isabel National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. Buena Vista River Park and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house

Gorgeous rustic getaway, well stocked house, and comfortable beds. Our family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property is absolutely stunning and lots of room for family. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and location. Perfect for my family’s Christmas. Entertainment was awesome. Kitchen is well stocked. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Mountain Views! Gourmet kitchen, incredible space for a large group. We stayed at this stunning home for a quick family vacation with our grown kids and their spouses. The house was large enough to give everyone their space. Incredibly comfortable beds. We enjoyed the deck for coffee in the morning and sunsets and wine in the evening. We cooked dinner each evening in the gourmet kitchen. We enjoyed the movie room at night. We hiked to Harvard Lakes (8 mile hike) from trails near the house. The house does not have AC but we were comfortable with windows open. Wonderful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a beautiful home with gorgeous views.

We had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 14 thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Buena Vista and this property was adored by all! The theater was so fun and relaxing most evenings, we used every one of the 10 large recliners. The spaciousness of the home kept the littles occupied and none of us ever felt closed in or too near one another. The back deck, AAAHHH! Every afternoon we spent gathered here for cocktails, laughter and bbqing. Such a pleasant surprise was how well the kitchen was stocked, from the ice maker to the selection of cookware, to the seasonings that we were encouraged to use! We were there during upper 80 degree weather and our host guided us in keeping it all cool, turn on the fans and open the windows! With the motorized window screens, it was such a cool relief to our La. heat. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words about your stay! We do want to note for future guests that our legal occupancy limit is 13 people, and reservations are based on the number of guests registered at booking. We're glad you enjoyed the home and hope you'll book with an accurate headcount next time so we can make sure everyone has a comfortable stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family 4th of July Trip

Our family of 9 ranging in ages from 10 month twins to 63 years old had a wonderful time in this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Ponderosa Lodge was Excellent

The Ponderosa Lodge was an excellent accommodation for our three families. The house was beautiful and had all the accommodations we were looking for. Perfect location for white water rafting or hiking 14ers.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property!! The house looks better in person than it does in photos (and it looks great in photos)!! Highly recommended and would rent this property again in the future. Absolutely no complaints!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Home in a Beautiful Place

This is a great home for multiple families to stay in. We had 3 families stay here and everyone had more than enough room. The view from the back of this home is incredible. Definitely one of the best VRBO stays that we have ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful family visit

The large beautiful house is perfecf for our family with enough bedrooms and bathrooms, large dining room table to seat all for TDay Dinner, fantastic large kitchen to all cook in together, huge living room, and that game & theater room is fantastic to keep our teen and adult single grandkids busy. LOVE this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view from large roomy lodge

Great place for 6 siblings with spouses. Lots of rooms to relax and also get ready during our daughter’s wedding weekend. Nice big kitchen with every we needed. View was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious home. Fully stocked kitchen and private quarters for all guests. Couldn’t have asked for more! Great neighborhood. We had five couples and two adolescents …..with plenty of room and privacy. Great location. Huge deck and windows to enjoy the Mountain View.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning mountain home

Really beautiful and luxurious mountain home with very nice amenities. Our family really enjoyed this palatial property that was also very cozy and comfortable. It sits in a gorgeous mountain setting and is easy to access.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Jeep trip

Second year year here, never disappointed with the house. Great house with wonderful views
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, beautiful home, fantastic views

Our friend group really enjoyed our stay. Sometimes pictures can be deceiving but this home is the opposite, it was bigger than expected! The property manager was quick to respond when needed. The view was amazing and the home is located in a nice area to walk in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing mountain home!

What an incredible mountain home! It felt like we had an exclusive mountain lodge all to ourselves!! Frankly everything about this place exceeded our expectations! If you're lucky enough to experience this place I am confident in saying that you will not be disappointed! The
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving with the extended family

One of a kind place! Picture-book setting with decorator designed furnishings and accents. One of the best places we have ever stayed. Good chance we’ll return next year. Our thanks to the hosts and Heidi. The Miller/Monahan families.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This place is better than pictured! Perfect family home with NO DETAIL unattended!

We very comfortably stayed here with 11 adults at the end of a very long two month work experience. We could not have made a better choice for relaxation and pure and total luxury. Not only is this home absolutely stunning and state of the art but every single detail of convenience has been attended to. The beds and linens are top notch making for a cloud like sleep. The main entertainment spaces can not be done a proper justice with pictures alone. During our stay none of us ever wanted to the leave the house and the amenities provided make it so you don't have to!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
So glad you found our home a welcome oasis after all your hard work!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip with sons families and children

What a beautiful home. Fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms, everything you need to make your vacation fabulous. Heidi was so gracious when she met us at the door and told us about the property. Handbooks with guidelines to help with lights and electronics. Everywhere you look it was a postcard photo. The house decor and attention to details were amazing. We enjoyed the home theater and gazing at the stars from the enormous deck in the evening. We enjoyed the town of Buena Vista and Salida. The kids floated down the river while my son did the the river surfing. Wonderful place to take ones of all ages. So much to do in The area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Home - Great for Large Family Group

This home is beautiful. It is a great layout for a large family or multiple families. It was really nice to have a dining table to seat our entire group. So many homes listed will sleep 10+ people but only have dining space for six. The view from the deck is amazing. Be aware there are a couple of routes into the community from Highway 24 – County Road 365 and County Rod 384. Be sure to take 384; the 365 route is a very rocky, rutted road that must be traveled at a very low speed. The posting indicates the garage is available for parking; it is not.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful place to stay

I surprised my husband with 4 of his Marine brothers/family joining us at this house. (There were 7 adults, 3 kids.) This was the perfect location for a big group. We loved the physical location- off the beaten path but not too far. The house owners and manager were very responsive. In the house, each family had their own room and bathroom. The guys thoroughly enjoyed the theater room, spending a lot of time in there. (The guys did have a difficult time trying to figure out some of the tech stuff, even the “tech guy.”) I loved that I had plenty of space to find time by myself or out enjoying the view. We cooked every day, 2-3 times a day and the kitchen had everything we needed. They even a had coffee grinder for our fresh ground coffee we are used to having. (2 of us brought our grinders just in case.) Although I didn’t bring my 2 yr old daughter, I appreciated they had a crib and toddler bed as this isn’t always available for those of us who don’t co-sleep with our kids. We have zero negative comments about this beautiful home. Thank you for sharing it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It’s a luxurious home and we loved our stay there!

The house is huge, luxuriously appointed, kitchen and theater well stocked , in a scenic location and our 3 generation family of 13 loved it! The 7 teens had their own beds and space, plus they loved the pool /ping pong table and theater. The dining room could seat all 13 of us which is important to us plus great kitchen for all our cooking to feed those teenagers!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Vacation Spot

The house was very nice and in a great location. Trip manager was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Family Fun!

We are celebrating a big anniversary, so brought our 2 sons, their wives, and families out to Colorado for a week. Everything about our experience at Big Ponderosa Lodge was perfect! Everything we needed was provided - even when we ran out of propane for the deck fire pit, Heidi brought more out the next day. The movie theatre was awesome, bedrooms great, kitchen well supplied, and the views simply Fabulous!! We had a full moon, as well, so it could not have been better!! Thank You for sharing your Beautiful home! It helped make our celebration magical!! Janet and Carl
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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