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Grandpa's Cabin on the River

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gunnison, CO
  • Place, Western State Colorado University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Mesa Reservoir
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Grandpa's Cabin on the River

Ready to Relax? Look no further! This Cozy Cabin that sleeps 8 is the perfect getaway. You can fish right out the back of the cabin, or just sit and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the water rushing by. This location can't be beaten! You have a secluded getaway, that is conveniently located to all the top nearby attractions. Not to mention, you are right next door to Garlic Mike's, one of the best restaurants in Gunnison! The free RTA is right out the door and will take you anywhere you want to go from Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte, to Gunnison. You are also across the street from a Bike Path that leads you to Downtown Gunnison, just 3 Miles away.
Room Descriptions:
Walk into the house straight into the newly added master bedroom with master bath. Straight into bed with your comfortable view of the river to begin your relaxing stay.
Bunk (twin over queen) bedroom and bathroom are just off of the living room. The second king bed is located in the loft that overlooks the living room

The neighboring property is Virgil's Cabin. Book both, and bring friends! Grandpa and Virgil were best friends. They knew what they were doing.
Sorry No Pets! This home is allergy-free! Please do not rent if you need to bring your dog

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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 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

Gunnison

Located in Gunnison, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Cranor Hill Ski Area and Dos Rios Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gunnison River and Rim Rock Trail. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, fishing and wildlife walks.
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What's nearby

  • Western State Colorado University - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Jorgensen Park - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Blue Mesa Reservoir - 17 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Crested Butte Town Park - 29 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Crested Butte Mountain Resort - 35 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pie-Zans - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garlic Mike's - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandpa's Cabin on the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grandpa's Cabin on the River?

As of 15 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grandpa's Cabin on the River on 17 Apr, 2026 start from S$165, 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 at Grandpa's Cabin on the River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grandpa's Cabin on the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandpa's Cabin on the River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grandpa's Cabin on the River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Gunnison River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Western State Colorado University and Rim Rock Trail. Gunnison Visitor Information Center and Jorgensen Park 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. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot to hang for any amount of time! Plenty of space, clean and the views are amazing. Its close enough to town for convenience yet far enough away to feel like you're in the country. We will stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin with a beautiful view!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great cabin with kitchen stocked well with cooking pans etc. The outdoor space is spectacular. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect riverside cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful new digs! And perfect weather
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Gunnison visit gem

We really enjoyed being right on the river. The location is great, handy to get to so many great places in the area. The cabin was very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We weren’t in the house much, but having plenty of room to park and the river out back was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

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

Good location

Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin, great location on the river. Close to town. Garlic Mike’s Italian Restaurant is right next door and it was very good. Property manager was accessible and responsive. Kitchen had everything we needed. Check in was a breeze. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Grad weekend

Lovely place on a beautiful river that met our family’s needs!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff c.

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

Great time thanks

My daughter and i had a fantastic time. Nice place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

riley s.

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

Great

Great place. Great location. Plenty of extra household items on site to set this property apart from the rest.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

A little piece of heaven

Grandpa Cabin was great. We loved the location being right on the river and next door to Garlic Mike’s. The accommodations were very comfortable. Enjoyed the back covered patio during the day and fire pit by the water at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Fantastic!

We love it there and will be back to the same cabin next summer. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M.

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

Amazing property and experience!

This property is not only true to the online description, but even better in person! The riverside view is incredible and you can't beat the outside seating, as well as the covered patio. The cabin is incredibly clean and well appointed. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

STACY O.

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

Beautiful views and outdoor space

Great location and we really enjoyed the fire pit by the river. Only thing that would make it better is a new mattress on main floor bedroom. I didn’t notice it on other stays but this time I actually moved to the couch. I have stayed here multiple times. Will stay again!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2022
I am so sorry about the mattress. The owner found out about it right after your stay and took care of it right away. I am truly sorry for the discomfort, but it has been resolved. Please come and stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Wonderful Cabin

A beautiful cabin in a beautiful location! We enjoyed our stay so much. Cabin was well equipped with everything we needed. Our hostess, Jenny, was very helpful and friendly! It is a minor thing, but we would have enjoyed the fireplace if we had been able. We would love to come back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Thee View

Beautiful property. Gunnison river alone would be worth the trip. I The cabin was perfect. Location was perfect! The walking paths are beautiful. Wildlife was plenty, 2 large bucks, doe with fawns. Thank you for such an easy and perfect “home” on the river! We will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan W.

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

August vacation

The outdoor space can't be beat. We very much enjoyed sitting by the river each morning with our coffee. You really need to just put a wall mirror and small shelves above the bathroom rosink
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
This is one of my favorite places in Gunnison! It is getting better and better. The owners Recently Added on the nice porch that I know that you enjoyed. The next phase is closing in the garage and making a master bedroom. Who knows what it’s going to look like next time you get here! It just keeps getting better and better. Come and see us again. Thank you for being a good guest and taking care of Grandpa‘s Cabin that he built by hand so many years ago.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Awesome

We just stayed 5 nights at the cabin and it was absolutely amazing. Glad they did a remodel because not sure my husband and I would have liked the bunks or the 1/2 ceiling in the loft we would have made it work tho. It was great to have coffee in the mornings next to the river and watching all the boats going past. Love the cool nights and sitting by fire. Hope to go back next year. THANK YOU
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Low ceiling upstairs! Bumped my head several times!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

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

Gorgeous waterfront!

What a charming place! So clean and the location cannot be beat. This cozy cabin feels like a hug when you walk in. We were there to drop our son off at Western University and it was such a lovely way to hang out together before that. Just a few steps to sit and watch the river, biking trails right across the street and a quick trip in to Crested Butte for some exploring there as well. I would highly recommend this lovely spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

👍

Will be back in few years
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property and location was great, dirty under the master bed, mouse drippings in cabinet under the sink. Also evidently there is a Bear that came to visit the dumpster and trash can . I feel like this was a serious threat to us especially if out late
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Nature is wild in the mountains! Sorry about the mouse droppings underneath the sink (the cleaners do not usually clean under there) and about the bear scare. But as you can tell as you drive around town or anywhere, there are deer everywhere and yes, there are a lot of bears, foxes, raccoons, wildlife in general. I am sorry the bear scared you but this is what I love about the mountains most… all of the wildlife comes to my window. I’m glad you had a good stay experiencing nature and all it has to offer I will make sure the girls get underneath the sink as well. Thank you

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Hosted by Jenny Lain

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Jenny Lain
970-209-9190
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Today Realty & Associates

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