Absolutely the best in every way...location, scenic views & price. This mountain retreat is built in the Heart of the Colorado Rockies(more 14,000' mountains here than anywhere else in North America), breath-taking mountain views in every direction, best view of the famous Chalk Cliffs.
Overlooks & constructed on the banks of the beautiful Chalk Creek w/ floor to ceiling windows.. Enjoy the beauty (magnificent) & sounds of nature (bubbling creek below), watch the wildlife (deer, elk, fox) fish, hike or sit out on the 40' plus wrap around porch. The large screened in porch is great for outdoor eating and relaxing as well.
This is a warm & wonderfully built cabin w/ all the comforts & amenities (maybe more) of home. With 3 full baths and 6 separate vanities, everyone gets accommodated.
Mt. Ralphmore is located just 15 min. & 23 min. respectively from the historic towns of Buena Vista & Salida, where charm, dining, shopping & galleries abound!
The San Isabel National Forest, St. Elmo (famous ghost town & great place to feed the chipmunks or rent jeeps/snowmobiles), Mt Princeton Hot Springs (Colorado's #1 hot springs)& the Arkansas River (great rafting or fly fishing) are all right here.
Monarch, Ski Cooper & Copper Ski Resorts are all 45-60 min. away, as is Leadville (lots of history there). Breckenridge is just a bit over an hour & Vail is 1 hr. & 30 min. Located 90 miles from Colorado Springs, flying in & out is easy.
Plenty of activities to enjoy year round. The best place to take a family, take a friend, take a break & take a vacation!
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Property # 227566vb
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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Nathrop
Located in Nathrop, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cottonwood Hot Springs and Mountain Spirit Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
Buena Vista River Park - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 29 min drive - 29.6 km
Getting around
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
The Princeton Club Restaurant - 3 min drive
The Beach - 14 min drive
Mary Murphy Steak House - Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - 3 min drive
Mary Murphy Steakhouse - 3 min drive
Lobby Bar - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! ?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! on 11 May, 2026 start from S$762, 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 Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from San Isabel National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Agnes Vaille Falls and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Arkansas River and St. Elmo are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This property was better in person than the listing! Had a little of everything!...from the views, the beautiful setting by the creek, wildlife to the convenient location to hiking, Salida and Buena Vista! Perfect location for a week with our family!!
Had a great stay at this property in Nathrop! The home had everything we needed to relax and enjoy one another's company. Would highly recommend this for family get together's.
Check in was super easy. Lots of bedrooms to sleep our 9 people. Beds were comfortable enough. Games and movies were available, but we had brought our own. Fire pit was nice to sit around and being right next to the river was very beautiful! Plenty of pots and pans and sets of dishes.
Great house that can accommodate a large group. Very homey with great views of Chalk Mountains and Chalk Creek. Kitchen has almost everything one needs but would suggest adding cloth napkins and having soap and more TP in bathrooms. Other than that it was well stocked and we greatly appreciated having refrigerator and dry good basics on hand. Highly recommend the property.
Anne W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Feb, 2018
Perfect! In every way!
Gorgeous scenery, accommodations superior! Great place to gather with loved and treasured friends. We will return!
This was the perfect house for the 10 people in our family! We enjoyed just being on the porch or going to all the beautiful spots nearby. Would highly recommend.
Perfect amount of relaxing spaces. We were thrilled with all of the activities in the area. Swimming, hiking, fishing all fun. We loved this precious home! It was so perfect we’re hoping to return someday.
Beautiful property located just minutes from Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort and just a short distance to the St. Elmo Miners Loop ATV/Jeep trails! You can also just enjoy the property, fresh mountain air, scenery, and creek right from the deck or creek side. Highly recommend this property!
Great location near horseback riding, whitewater rafting and hot springs. The cabin is perfect for families. My favorite part is the kitchen! It’s huge and open to the living areas. I love looking out of the windows and taking in the beautiful views.
A wonderful location to do lots of adventures, including just staying put with a morning coffee out on the deck and an evening campfire down by the river to end our day.
Nate B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dena P.
15 Sept, 2018
Our second time!
We loved this cabin the first time so much that we came back! It was just as clean and beautiful as ever! The cabin was equipped with everything we need. There were many games, toys, and cards for the kids and we loved the new fire pit!! The view is amazing and we would HIGHLY recommend this property!
Dena P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you! Keep coming back! Always love having you and yours.
The cabin was well kept, spacious, and well stocked. The location was private but close to many activities. We loved the fire pit when it wasn't raining.
My son-in-law is a gourmet chef and found the kitchen very well set up for his creations. The kids loved the hikes, St Elmo, horseback riding, and the wildlife.
This the perfect place for a family vacation in the middle of the beautiful Collegiate peaks. The cabin was wonderful for large gatherings. We comfortably slept 9 adults with room for more. It was very clean and right in the middle of fishing, white water rafting, hiking trails and very close to snow skiing. We couldn’t have asked for a better place. The owner was so responsive with ideas for groceries, restaurants and hiking trails. We had a wonderful time.
Lovely property.. well stocked kitchen and beautiful location. Lots of activities in the area. The listing was a little misleading in the sense they said under amenities ….air conditioning… but only fresh mountain air; which was one reason we rented because of allergies.
This cabin is beautiful and well stocked. The bed arrangements weren’t great for our group (3 twins in one room and a double in a loft with no door), but we knew that when we booked it. Elizabeth was quick to reply to our questions and very helpful. The location along the creek is dreamy as is the screened in porch and games for kids. Some of the furniture is tired but overall a very cozy stay in a beautiful location. It feels like a home, not just a rental. Thanks for a great stay!
Allison H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bob S.
24 Jul, 2017
Great home, great location, photos do not do it justice.
The home is spotless. Amenities are exactly as described. The stream out back is perfect. Closer to Buena Vista, but also close to Salida. Great location for visiting Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon NPs, hikes, rent a Jeep and visit Tin Cup pass. Elizabeth is great to work with. The internet is unfortunately slow, and only Verizon cellular reaches the site, so know this and you won't be disappointed.
Bob S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you & just so folks know, there is a landline so phone service is available. : )
Archival
10/10 Excellent
GARY B.
16 Dec, 2017
Only thing I didn't like was leaving!
Beautiful, well maintained and well furnished home with great views and a peaceful relaxing atmosphere. Enjoyed feeding all the birds from the porch railing and seeing the deer come up to the yard every day. Close to fun little towns and shopping. I really liked seeing the Elk and Antelope herds in the large pastures near Nathrop. We cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner in the large kitchen and grilled steaks on the outdoor grill. The fire pit by the running creek was a great place to smoke a good cigar and chill. After 10 days, none of us wanted to leave. We're ready to go back and do it again.
Thanks Elizabeth
GARY B.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Aw, love this and yes return! Always welcome!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shannan B.
31 Mar, 2019
Spectacular!
We pulled up the drive to the Cabin and were so excited from the view and couldn't wait to get inside. The excitement just followed us as we stepped into the cabin and explored our stay for the next two nights. It was wonderful. The views were spectacular. The Cabin was perfect for our little brood. We were here for our daughter's wedding in Twin Lakes and tried to talk her into getting married at the cabin (due to the temp at Twin Lakes). We didn't have any luck changing the venue but the views by the river would have been just a beautiful place to have a small intimate wedding. Thank you for opening your home to us. We will definitely be renting this cabin again.
Shannan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you and what a gift for words you have!
About the host
Hosted by Elizabeth Baker
Growing up in Dallas with 10 siblings prepared me for serving others and creating special moments to share. Being in real estate for 25 yrs further equipped me with the needs and wants folks desire in a home or an investment or even a getaway. Raising four children and having 12+ grandkids and counting, provides me with an solid view of how best to provide a welcoming environment for all.
Why they chose this property
Mt. Ralphmore is a fabulous place to relax and get away from everyday stresses. The access to nature can reenergize one's spirit. Gathering around the firepit down by the creek creates a wonderful atmosphere for deeper bonding and lots of shared fun story telling. It is also very well maintained and clean : )
What makes this property unique
The best home in the area w/ the finest views. A very warm inviting home that sits on three+ acres overlooking Chalk Creek, the Chalk Cliffs, Mt Princeton & Mt Antero. Hearing the bubbling of the creek or viewing the Chalk Cliffs at sunrise, walking down Bunny Lane or driving up to St. Elmo, memories for a lifetime will be made.
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