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Basecamp For Your Buena Vista Adventure -STR-158
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 850 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Buena Vista, CO
- Buena Vista River Park2 min walk
- Arkansas River2 min walk
- Buena Vista Heritage Museum8 min walk
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Basecamp For Your Buena Vista Adventure -STR-158
You’ll be staying in South Main River Park, a New Urbanist community being built on the Arkansas River in the town of Buena Vista. If your priorities are 1) convenient access to the area’s many recreational activities, 2) a beautiful location at 3) an affordable price, our apartment may be just what you're looking for.
You can launch a kayak, hop on a mountain bike or wear out your hiking shoes by just stepping out the front door. Just steps to the South Main whitewater launch area, kayak play hole and Whitewater and Arkansas River Trails at this affordable rate. These trails are tied to the Barbara Whipple Trail, Midland Bike Trail and Four Mile Travel Management Area. 175,000 acres of wilderness and BLM lands are your backyard. A skate park, pump track, and several playgrounds are just a few blocks away.
Shopping, restaurants, equipment rentals, drive-in theatre, Community Center, museum, town library and other amenities are within easy walking distance. The Eddyline Brewery and Restaurant is at the other end of our block. After a hard day of recreating you can either sit down for beer and fire baked pizza or you can sit in your own courtyard and watch the sunset over Mt. Princeton and the Continental Divide. Don't forget to drop by the Midland Stop for a cup of coffee and delicious gelato! Enjoy watching the kayakers and rafters running the rapids or bikers, hikers and rock climbers ascending 9600 foot Midland Hill on the other side of the river from South Main's 'Living Room Without Walls'. During summer evenings head on over to Music on the Beach, a place where you can enjoy free live music (TBD by covid restrictions).
South Main architectural standards are creating an authentic traditional neighborhood. High quality public space is designed for walking and creating community. You will be staying on the first floor of a 3-story classical style stone and stucco building. The apartment’s spacious living area and separate bedroom will sleep four easo;y. An open kitchen and dining area bring the total floor space to about 850 sq.ft. Entry is through a courtyard and large porch on the west side of the building. There is a good view toward 14,000+ foot Mt. Princeton and the Continental Divide, but none toward the River. The courtyard provides a private place for dining and socializing away from Main Street and the public square. The covered porch offers shelter and shade. Priced at less than the best hotel in town, we want to build a loyal core of vacationing guests who share our joy of living here. Our apartment is clean, homey and affordable, but not luxury living.
PLEASE NOTE: The apartment is below the main house. We have 3 young children who are home most days, but in bed on the upper floors around 7:30pm. Because of the nature of the building, you will hear typical noises of people living upstairs.
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You can launch a kayak, hop on a mountain bike or wear out your hiking shoes by just stepping out the front door. Just steps to the South Main whitewater launch area, kayak play hole and Whitewater and Arkansas River Trails at this affordable rate. These trails are tied to the Barbara Whipple Trail, Midland Bike Trail and Four Mile Travel Management Area. 175,000 acres of wilderness and BLM lands are your backyard. A skate park, pump track, and several playgrounds are just a few blocks away.
Shopping, restaurants, equipment rentals, drive-in theatre, Community Center, museum, town library and other amenities are within easy walking distance. The Eddyline Brewery and Restaurant is at the other end of our block. After a hard day of recreating you can either sit down for beer and fire baked pizza or you can sit in your own courtyard and watch the sunset over Mt. Princeton and the Continental Divide. Don't forget to drop by the Midland Stop for a cup of coffee and delicious gelato! Enjoy watching the kayakers and rafters running the rapids or bikers, hikers and rock climbers ascending 9600 foot Midland Hill on the other side of the river from South Main's 'Living Room Without Walls'. During summer evenings head on over to Music on the Beach, a place where you can enjoy free live music (TBD by covid restrictions).
South Main architectural standards are creating an authentic traditional neighborhood. High quality public space is designed for walking and creating community. You will be staying on the first floor of a 3-story classical style stone and stucco building. The apartment’s spacious living area and separate bedroom will sleep four easo;y. An open kitchen and dining area bring the total floor space to about 850 sq.ft. Entry is through a courtyard and large porch on the west side of the building. There is a good view toward 14,000+ foot Mt. Princeton and the Continental Divide, but none toward the River. The courtyard provides a private place for dining and socializing away from Main Street and the public square. The covered porch offers shelter and shade. Priced at less than the best hotel in town, we want to build a loyal core of vacationing guests who share our joy of living here. Our apartment is clean, homey and affordable, but not luxury living.
PLEASE NOTE: The apartment is below the main house. We have 3 young children who are home most days, but in bed on the upper floors around 7:30pm. Because of the nature of the building, you will hear typical noises of people living upstairs.
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Property manager
Stephanie Rauch
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
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Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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About the area
Buena Vista
Located in Buena Vista, this apartment is in the city centre 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Buena Vista, CO
What's nearby
- Buena Vista River Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Arkansas River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Tunnels Rd - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
- Cottonwood Hot Springs - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Subway - 3 min drive
- Brown Dog Coffee - 2 min drive
- Jan's Restaurant - 19 min walk
- Crave - 13 min walk
- Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up - 12 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
14 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley C.
30 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barrone
Ashley C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Anthony B.
10 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good for what we needed
Anthony B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurie B.
10 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Laurie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sylvan E.
13 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
Sylvan E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bruce R.
3 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Bruce R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron S.
23 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and super clean!
Aaron S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
michelle b.
10 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 quick stay
michelle b.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin F.
31 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice side entrance unit near river
Kevin F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ron S.
16 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we wanted
Ron S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andree D.
19 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious condo near river
Andree D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca P., Bayfield, CO
31 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Rebecca P.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
2/10 Terrible
Emma M.
2 Jun, 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Emma M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason L., Iowa City, IA
16 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay in great neighborhood
Jason L.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
lori w.
4 Jul, 2018
great buena vista property!!!
lori w.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
Daniel D.
3 Mar, 2024
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Daniel D.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy K.
21 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kathy K.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
STEPHANIE P.
10 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
STEPHANIE P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
John Erick M.
17 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
John Erick M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
George T.
1 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property in BV. We will be back!
George T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nicole B.
8 Mar, 2017
Easy to find, super nice property, in cozy neighborhood.
Nicole B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
8/10 Good
Joe D.
28 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quiet, clean, and easy
Joe D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ken C., Roswell
23 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Ken C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
6/10 Okay
Meredith A.
11 Oct, 2024
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Had higher hopes
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About the host
Hosted by Stephanie Rauch

Bob is the father of three daughters and one son, Retired Lutheran minister and academic, co-founder and owner of two businesses: Cambridge Financial Advisors, LLC and People's Financial Advisor, LLC, enjoying a second career as a Fee-Only Financial Planner. An outdoor enthusiast, love running, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, exploring, history, reading, meeting people and learning something new every day.
The majority of your communication will be with my youngest daughter, Stephanie, though you might see me out shoveling snow in the winter, or on the trails taking my daily walks in the warmer weather! Stephanie is a wife and mom of three humans and two furbabies. She enjoys spending time outside with the kids, hiking, and reading books on one of the upper porches. You may see Stephanie out taking walks with the kids and dogs or heading out for a run along the river.
The majority of your communication will be with my youngest daughter, Stephanie, though you might see me out shoveling snow in the winter, or on the trails taking my daily walks in the warmer weather! Stephanie is a wife and mom of three humans and two furbabies. She enjoys spending time outside with the kids, hiking, and reading books on one of the upper porches. You may see Stephanie out taking walks with the kids and dogs or heading out for a run along the river.
Why they chose this property
This 1 bedroom, 1 bath first floor apartment offers an unparalleled South Main experience. You are in heart of the subdivision within steps to all of Buena Vista's outdoor activities. The master bedroom features a spacious walk-in closet and private access to the full bath. In the living room is a Smart TV with cable and a blu ray/dvd player for those evenings after an adventurous day to wind down and prep yourself for the next day's expeditions. With a fully stocked kitchen, you can enjoy prepping your own meals and enjoy a shaded dining experience on the covered porch. Plenty of storage on this covered porch for your kayaks, bikes, rafts or whatever gear you may be bringing. Washer and dryer in the laundry room (detergent not provided). This is the ideal place to stay for the adventurer.
What makes this property unique
South Main River Park is a New Urbanist development with access to the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Pike-San Isabel National Forest. Our "back yard" is 175,000 acres of wilderness and BLM recreation area. We can step out our front door for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, cross county skiing, wilderness camping, snow shoeing, four-wheeling, panning for gold and exploring historic ghost towns. If I have to work, I prefer to do it in the environment of 14,000 foot mountains. There's never a bad day when you're surrounded by the towering peaks of the Sawatch, Sangre de Christo and Mosquito Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Those same towering mountains on three sides create a protective wall for what the state climatologist calls 'The Banana Belt of the Rocky Mountains'. Winters on the valley floor are relatively warm and mild compared to the mountains around us. We actually enjoy a high desert climate with an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
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