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River Ranch Summary:

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Exterior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

River Ranch Summary:

Summary:
6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Sleeps 16 in beds.

Welcome to the Royal Gorge River Ranch! Luxury accommodations on the river banks of the Arkansas River.

A stay with us also includes access to world famous white water rafting trips with Colorado's finest rafting outfitter in our region - Royal Gorge Rafting & Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours. There are many activities to choose in our region.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information or to book trips.

The Space:
The River Ranch is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 2 story ranch house with a very distinct and relaxing beach house atmosphere. The River Ranch vacation rental is perfect for groups, family outings, corporate retreats, family reunions or whatever type of group you may have in mind. On the main level you will find a large dining room, living room, a fully equipped kitchen with breakfast nook, large oven with griddle, microwave, dishwasher and all the comforts of a modern kitchen.

The living room has a large sectional leather sofa, leather recliner, gas fireplace, flat screen TV, movies and DVD Player. You will also find the Master Bedroom on this level with attached bunk bed room, a full bath with a 2 passenger Jacuzzi tub and oversized shower. There is a half bath, laundry room, large closet where we have various board games and extra towels for your stay. The upper level offers 4 bedrooms, two with queen beds and two with king beds.

There is also a full bath with a Jacuzzi tub and a full bath with shower. Enjoy the upper level loft which furnishes two leather sofa sleeper pull outs, a television, movies and DVD player. Additionally two upper level decks offer magnificent views and quiet places to relax. The courtyard has a large propane BBQ, large fire pit gathering area, Outdoor Jacuzzi hot tub, a massive covered full wrap around deck complete with comfortable patio furniture. Get ready to relax and enjoy the solitude at one of Southern Colorado’s best Vacation Rentals.

Guest Access:
You will have access to the entire home and surrounding area. The River Ranch is located in the area of one of our zip-line courses and we ask that you do not use the equipment or platforms as it could be a safety hazard.

The Neighborhood:
The River Ranch is located near our famed white water rafting tours and zip-line courses. The River Ranch is also located just 3 Miles from the world famous Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, as well as amazing hiking, biking, and fishing right on your doorstep.

Getting Around:
The River Ranch is located just 3 miles from our White Water Bar & Grill and is 10 Miles outside of the town of Cañon City.

Other Things to Note:
Guests must sign a rental agreement at check in! Please contact us to preview the rental agreement. All reservations will have a one time cleaning fee of $250 applied to the reservation.

Interaction with Guests:
We have office staff available for contact every day from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Outside of our office hours we provide our guests with owner contact information to quickly resolve any and all guest issues.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Must sign rental agreement! - We have a 30 day cancellation policy!

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Canon City

Located in Canon City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Lower Grape Creek Wilderness Study Area, while Museum of Colorado Prisons and Dinosaur Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Royal Gorge Route Railroad and Fremont Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Canon City, CO

What's nearby

  • Royal Gorge Bridge - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey - 17 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Temple Canyon Park - 23 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Double Eagle Casino - 59 min drive - 80.6 km
  • Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad - 59 min drive - 80.6 km

Getting around

  • Pueblo, CO (PUB-Pueblo Memorial) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Water Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 1230 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪8 Mile Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bridge View Bbq - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Royal Gorge Bridge Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Ranch Summary: pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Ranch Summary:?

As of 20 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Ranch Summary: on 21 Mar, 2026 start from S$1,186, 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 River Ranch Summary:?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Ranch Summary:?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Ranch Summary:?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Ranch Summary: located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. Lower Grape Creek Wilderness Study Area and Royal Gorge Bridge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

River trip

Great service great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany V.

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

Awesome House

We had a blast at this location. Tons of things to do and the house was clean and comfortable for a large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon k.

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

90th bday

Great place for our family to all stay while in town plenty of room. Beds comfortable, plenty of bedding and towels. Great location too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Christmas Vacation

We had an amazing time at the river ranch property in Cañon City. The house was outstanding it exceeded our expectations. It was cozy yet big for the whole 16 of us. The home had all the essentials needed. Monarch Hill, Royal Gorge Railroad and bridge within driving distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

michael s.

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

Nice house with plenty of room.

Stay was great and the house is very beautiful with nice views. Probably could use some instructions on which light switches turn on which lights. The kitchen lights are down a hallway near a bathroom on the backside of the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Family Thanksgiving

It was perfectly suited for our family gathering of 18! Plenty of room, beautiful setting, beautiful house with everything we needed. Big horn sheep & deer coming thru early am, lots of hiking, running terrain, hot tub awesome, big garage driveway for pickleball set up!! Loved it all; from 4 yrs old to 73, suited everyone’s needs, interests!! Great golf course & playground in Canon City. Thank you for a memorable week.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lagayle P.

Great

This is a wonderful home that provided everything that we needed for our stay. It needs some adjustment on a few things, that I have discussed with the owner and he assured they would fix. But overall our experience was wonderful Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Donald B.

Great House

Great location, took advantage of RG rafting and zipping discount having rented the property. 1000s of stars while in the hot tub at night and we enjoyed the fire pit several nights. Nice porch with a lot of seating outside to enjoy the scenery. Really nice kitchen and plenty of dining space for 16 people inside. Beds were all very comfortable, baths were perfect for our 3 families. Very close to Royal Gorge. All of the people we interfaced with at check-in, restaurant, rafting and zip lining were very friendly. I have to share the not so good from my perspective. The ice maker didn't work and we were offered to get ice from the restaurant at any time, which we did. There is no closet or dresser in the master bedroom. We used the bunk beds in the room adjacent to the master bath to lay our clothes on. On the VRBO site it list ping pong, foosball and a walkway to the water. There are none of those. The walkway to the river is gated off. The VRBO site says: enjoy the Arkansas River all from our private beach which is literally right outside your door! You can see it, but to access the beach you drive across Highway 50. It's a great place to stay, I say these things just to let you know how it really is.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great getaway house

Awesome house for a big group. Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property for a Colorado getaway!

We had 10 guests at the house five days to raft, zipline, and explore the area. We had SO MUCH FUN! There was plenty of activities in the area to keep us busy. The house was clean and spacious inside and out. I do think 16 adults would be a tight fit as the loft with pull out couches is not private. This accounts for 4 bodies sleeping in essentially the living room as the house has beautiful vaulted ceiling and open living concepts. Overall, we would absolutley stay again for another adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great get away

Great location, enjoyed our time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon R.

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

Location, Location, Location

Very welcoming & spacious. The location is the best. 5minutes to rafting, zip lining, dinosaur museum & rope course & food. W
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

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

Awesome family vacation

The house was perfect for all 16 family members, plenty to do outside with hot tub, fire pit and horse shoes. The house came fully stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, shampoo & conditioner, trash bags and plenty of towels for everyone. I would recommend this rental to others!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie R.

Liked: Location

Great house but overpriced for worn down condition

The house is in a beautiful area where you can hear the river if you walk outside. The hot tub is well maintained and perfect for soaking in while you watch the train below. There are horseshoes and a fire pit (which we couldn't use because of a fire ban), some cards and board games, and the house itself has 6 sleeping areas (one is a closet, so it's NOT a bedroom as advertised), plus sleeper couches, 3.5 bathrooms (not 4), and some nice touches like laundry and dishwashing soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. There is a fireplace and plenty of space for family to gather for meal preparation and dining. The house has lots of plates and utensils, some basic spices, lots of cups and glasses, cooking and serving utensils, a small crock pot and blender, a toaster and drip coffee maker, etc. The check in process sucks. You have to meet a management company at an office ONLY between 3-4pm despite the house having ability for check-in and access remotely, including e-signing of documents. To make it worse, when I arrived at the office (during COVID-19 peak), I had to wait in a tourist activity office where several other people were nearby and one of the employees at the desk where I was being helped was holding her mask AWAY from her mouth UNDER her nose while talking on the phone. I pointed it out to the employee helping me and he didn't do anything. This didn't start things off well. I followed an employee to the property where they did a quick walkthrough (which probably shouldn't be done during COVID). The house is literally on the doorstep of the zipline, so expect to see people nearby. The house itself is a beautiful cabin, but everything beyond the surface is worn terribly. From finishes on the wood being worn to the towels, linens, and furniture being stained and having torn holes in them, and being broken or worn out, the mattresses being worn out, and the dishes and cups being cracked and chipped, it is obvious that items USED to be nice, but they just aren't anymore. The house was generally very clean, but there were areas that weren't. For example, there was soap goo on the bathroom ledge (we didn't have/bring bar soap). There's no bath soap provided other than hand soap and shampoo/conditioner. The electronics are old and wiring is stripped, the wifi is slow, and neither of the jet tub bathtubs worked. The dishwasher needed servicing and the garbage disposal reeked of fish. Overall, loved the house but not the price for the condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dony B.

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

Awesome

This house i just outside of the city but close enough to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maritssa G.

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

Amazing!!

Everything was amazing! Location and view excellent.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F.

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

Outstanding!

We’ll definitely be back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carsten P.

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

Best place to stay for Canon City adventures

Fantastic property and house in a super location. It doesn't get any better than this. Plenty of space for all of us (11 people from age 5 to 93) and the house just felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Perfect lodge for Royal Gorge rafting and activities

This cabin was perfect for our group of guys in town for some river rafting and Royal Gorge adventures. There was tons of space for us to gather inside for dinner, poker, or watching TV, but there was also plenty of room to get away for some peace and quiet if you wanted to. Not only that, but there was plenty of stuff to do outside the cabin as well like horseshoes, grilling out, fire pit, exploring the interesting landscape, etc.. . We will definitely be staying here again if/when we return in the future. Nick from TX
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan G.

Very nice!!!

We spent 4 days here with my husband's parents, his 5 siblings and our families. The house is kept up very well and we had everything we could possibly need. My ONLY complaint is that it isn't very sound proof. The doors to the bedrooms don't seem to fit snugly, and the doors on the bathrooms are pocket doors which also don't fit extremely snugly. So, since the bathrooms are shared between rooms, we could hear pretty much everything going on in the bathroom, and often, what was happening in the adjoining bedroom. There is also a living area outside the upstairs bedrooms, and if the kids were watching TV there or talking, we could hear pretty much everything loud and clear, even with our bedroom door shut. Otherwise, we loved the house! Very nice outdoor areas and great porches!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

My stay

Love the location and the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Zach W.

Huge open floor plan, beautiful wrap around deck plenty of room

Everything about this house was awesome, we were shown around the property and it couldn't have been a better fit for us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Amazing , beautiful home with everything you need. Great location and nice people.

Our family had so much fun. There is something for everyone, if you want to stay super busy with activities or just relax in a beautiful setting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

This house is great. Beautiful decor and spacious rooms. But we spent very little time inside as we enjoyed the large wrap around porch, outdoor hot tub, patio area and hiking around the property. Our group of 25 had a wonderful time while staying here for a whitewater rafting trip. It was great fun to raft by our home away from home while on the all day Royal Gorge rafting trip. The location was very convenient to Canon City. The owner was very accommodating. We found it very hard to leave. Highly recommended. Note: Definitely take the Skyline Drive road off of highway 50 just west of Canon City for a neat little drive.

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