This secluded 4 bedroom/3.5 bath cabin is on 2 acres in the San Isabel National Forest with an amazing 500 feet of Chalk Creek River waterfront.
The outdoor fire pit allows for a pleasant evening of roasting marshmallows.
Sit on the wraparound deck and enjoy your early morning coffee or an evening cool breeze while watching the sunset on Mt. Antero.
Bring everyone together for an evening meal fresh off of the gas grill in the outdoor dining area.
Step inside to an open floor plan with a well-appointed Kitchen and Great Room with a natural stone fireplace. What a great place to unplug and unwind after a day of play!
The huge windows in both the Great Room and the Sunroom allow for natural light as well as an unbelievable view of Mt. Antero and Chalk Cliffs.
The main level has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The upstairs loft has three single beds along with a powder room. The walkout basement has the fourth bedroom, bathroom/laundry combo, and a game room with a ping pong table.
When you think of escaping to the mountains, Chalk Creek Riverhouse will meet all of your expectations!
This home offers:
~3 private bedrooms and a loft area
~3.5 bathrooms
~Washer/Dryer
~Wi-Fi*
~Cell Signal Booster
~Does NOT include Air Conditioning
~Large collection of books, games and movies for all ages
~Game room with a ping-pong table
~Indoor Fireplace
~Outdoor Firepit**
~Does NOT include Air Conditioning (intentionally mentioned twice) ~No over occupancy of guest
All Pinon homes are "vacation ready" with a fully appointed kitchen, towels and linens. Hand, dish and shower soaps are provided, as well as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, salt and pepper, coffee filters and laundry soap.
Pinon Vacation Rentals provides guest support from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.
All guests are responsible for reading Welcome Book “Check-In and Check-Out instructions.
~Acceptance of the terms of the Rental Agreement and all Rental Policies is ASSUMED at the time of reservation. 24 to 48 hours before arrival, check-in instructions will be sent to guest.
**This home is rented for personal vacation use only. Any other use including large gatherings or parties is not allowed. Renters must abide by all rental terms and policies, as well as all local applicable property covenants, restrictions, regulations and laws. Any evidence of smoking, use of firearms, driving ATV's other than in the driveway as access only, unapproved pets, unauthorized use of property grounds, damage resulting from violation of rental policies, and/or excessive mess may result in charges up to $3000.00 to the Guest's credit card on file, as authorized by Guest's approval of the terms of the Rental Agreement.
Reservations may be canceled more than 30 days prior to check-in with full refund. 14 to 29 days prior to arrival 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after this cut-off date for any reason. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions, spotty internet service or interruption of service.
**Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Available for purchase on booking page
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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
About the area
Nathrop
Located in Nathrop, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cottonwood Hot Springs and Salida Golf Club 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
Buena Vista River Park - 20 min drive - 19.8 km
Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 20 min drive - 19.8 km
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
Getting around
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
The Princeton Club Restaurant - 13 min walk
The Beach - 13 min drive
Mary Murphy Steak House - Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - 16 min walk
Mary Murphy Steakhouse - 12 min walk
Casita Del Rio - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Chalk Creek River House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Chalk Creek River House?
As of 25 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chalk Creek River House on 4 Jul, 2026 start from S$768, 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 Chalk Creek River House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Chalk Creek River House?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Chalk Creek River House located?
This family-friendly Nathrop cabin is located on the waterfront, steps from San Isabel National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Agnes Vaille Falls and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Arkansas River and Buena Vista River Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful and quiet cabin on a lot near the hot springs resort. All amenities were great! The views of the forest and river were serene. Overall a great stay!
Thomas A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2025
So happy to hear you had a great stay at Chalk Creek River House. Sounds like you had a lovely time in the mountains!
We loved hanging out on the deck with coffee in the morning and for dinner in the evening, and listening to Chalk Creek.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Glad you enjoyed the location of Chalk Creek - it's so nice listening to the river there! Thank you for staying with Pinon Vacation Rentals and we hope to host you in the future!
Comfortable and cozy. Loved the sound of the water from the deck. No issues with lack of ac as the weather was great. Fire ban kept us from using the fire pit but the spot was lovely.
Great location. Very secluded, but a short drive to many activities.
We had lots of space to spread out and many games to play. The property around the house was beautiful and we opened the windows and listened to the creek. The water situation in the house was an issue - it turned muddy the day before we left and we were unable to bathe!
Fantastic spot for a relaxing mountain getaway! The cabin is beautiful! Clean, comfy, and inviting. The peaceful sound of Chalk Creek lulls you to sleep at night, and I recommend taking your breakfast down to the creek side in the morning. We're looking forward to going back!
We had plenty of room for our 5 people. Beautiful Mountain View’s. It was close to rafting, fishing, hiking, hot springs, and Buena Vista shopping!
The property has river access and a place to make a fire by the river.
Super cozy accommodations wits lots of games and books to explore!
We will definitely book again!
We had a great time. The kids were very entertained by all the games, the fire pit next to the creek, etc. if we had to say one thing to improve, it would be the internet and the warm water ran out fast. Overall a great time
Eileen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
This was the perfect home base for our guys fishing trip on the Arkansas River. It was on a beautiful property that offered seclusion on Chalk Creek yet was right in the middle of the fishing and outdoor action. Easy access to alpine lakes (we fished Hancock lake), the Arkansas River, as well as as short drive over to the South Platte to try our hand at the Dream Stream. This property was really comfortable and felt like home.
Bryan D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2024
Thank you for such a great review. This house really is the perfect location for all of those fun outdoor activities. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
My girlfriend, brother, and my two sons truly enjoyed the Chalk River House during the July 4th week. The Buena Vista-Salida area is spectacular; even though I've been visiting Colorado for over 25 years, I had never seen the Arkansas River valley and the Collegiate Peaks, and we all agreed that we must return ASAP. The house itself was very comfortable and clean. Three full, private bathrooms and a half bath in the loft were key. The location next to a roaring creek, and the firepit by the creek, were special. A few minor things were lacking (e.g., a cutting board in the kitchen, girl shampoo in the bathrooms), but overall a wonderful and memorable vacation. We'll be back. Thank you. DAC
David A. C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2024
I'm so sorry you didn't have a cutting board. Please let us know during your stay next time so that I can bring one out for you.
A very nice cabin situated in the mountains between Salida and Buena Vista. Check-in was easy and the property managers were highly available when we had questions. It's a cabin, so expect some dated elements (those showers are a tight fit...) but overall was very happy. Appreciated some of the small things, like the owners providing firewood for the fire pit and detergent for the on-site laundry. Also enjoyed the availability of various games, ping pong, pool table, and air hockey in the basement. The stream is a short walk down from the cabin, and you'll get to fall asleep to the sounds of rushing water.
Overall, highly recommend. Just a warning for anyone staying in the loft: it gets HOT up there. The rest of the house was perfectly comfortable if you timed the opening of windows and closing of shades.
Mike B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2024
Hi Mike! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your feedback about the loft. We will make sure to provide some extra fans for future guests. We hope you come back again soon!
We had a mommy daughter cabin weekend and you guys had everything each of us needed to be comfortable, relaxed, and happy. We'll be coming back. Thank you!