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COTTAGE ON THE CREEK VACATION RENTAL. Sleeps 4. Beautiful views. Riverside deck. Fishing.
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41350 sq ft
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South Fork, CO
- Place, Wolf Creek Anglers4 min drive
- Place, Rio Grande Club4 min drive
- Place, Wolf Creek Ski Area24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom No. 2.
1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bath No. 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master bathroom.
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
COTTAGE ON THE CREEK VACATION RENTAL. Sleeps 4. Beautiful views. Riverside deck. Fishing.
PRIVATE, WHOLE-HOUSE VACATION RENTAL. 2 BEDROOMS/2 BATHS. The most recent addition to the guest accommodations on the Arbor House property is the Cottage on the Creek--the perfect accommodation choice for a couple, a small family, or two couples vacationing together. Situated on a beautifully maintained, three-acre property, it is bounded on the east and west by stately stone cliffs and has amazing river, forest and mountain views in the background. This mountain cottage is approximately 1350 sq. ft. of pure and peaceful riverside relaxation. The Cottage interior is beautifully decorated in a simple and casual mountain style with a spacious living area featuring comfortable seating and plenty of room to relax, watch TV, read, do puzzles or play games. Internet is a must, and it's high-speed wireless. The adjoining dining area is flooded throughout the day with beautiful, natural light and has amazing views out each window. Fully equipped kitchen comes with large and small appliances, pots & pans, cooking utensils, dishes, and glassware, etc. The laundry room, adjacent to the kitchen, has a full-size washer and dryer, ironing board, iron, and storage area for extra outdoor/ski gear, etc. The Cottage does an absolutely wonderful job of providing all the comforts of home, enabling guests to just settle on in or get out and get busy having fun. The large, romantic master bedroom features a king bed, private bath, comfortable seating area for two, gorgeous riverside views and streaming TV. The smaller, second bedroom has a comfy queen bed with full bath across the hall. Special touches of fluffy robes and complimentary bedside chocolates whisper a quiet "Sleep Well" to nightly bedroom guests. Outdoors, the above-river deck provides a perfect spot for breakfast al fresco in the warm, morning sun or for an evening respite of wine and cheese while watching the fish rise--perfect and peaceful in every way. Perhaps a juicy steak or maybe burgers on the grill is the order of the day, but whatever's on the menu, it's always better on the river. And may we add that the nighttime stargazing is, well, AMAZING! For guests needing wheelchair accessibility, the Cottage features a winding ramp up to the covered front porch entrance (as well as traditional steps), and all rooms and back deck are on one level--no interior stairs. The master bed/bath has 36" doors; large, walk-in shower with both standard and hand-held shower heads along with safety grab bars in the shower and at the toilet. Shower stool available on request. Riverside deck is accessed through the dining room sliding door, and just down the back stairs from the deck to the river is a private, aspen-shaded seating area with fire pit and picnic table. A lazy porch swing under an old river trolly and sparkling party lights complete the relaxing, riverside experience. Cottage guests are welcome to take advantage of the property's 480+ ft., private, on-site river access and enjoy some fishing in the Arbor House Inn's private portion of the South Fork of the Rio Grande. Catch and release as requested the the fish! Our goal here at the Cottage is to be the perfect choice of vacation accommodations for those few, very special guests desiring a private, peaceful and relaxing Colorado mountain getaway. **** As the Cottage is a separate facility from the main Arbor House Inn, GUEST PRIVILEGS DO NOT INCLUDE BREAKFAST SERVICE OR USE OF THE INN'S HOT TUB. Rates vary seasonally. DAMAGE INSURANCE is required as well as an ADDITIONAL CLEANING FEE of $125 for each Cottage reservation. FULL RESERVATION (nights, cleaning fee and damage insurance) IS CHARGED AT TIME OF BOOKING. Children are welcome. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED. TWO-NIGHT MINIMUM. Minimum age for main renter is 25.****
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill
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- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Due to allergies, no pets allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only--away from windows and doors.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
South Fork
Located in South Fork, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Wolf Creek Ski Area and Rio Grande Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coller State Wildlife Area and Rio Grande. Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande County Museum and Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

South Fork, CO
What's nearby
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
- Wolf Creek Anglers - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
- Rio Grande Club - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Wolf Creek Ski Area - 24 min drive - 36.4 km
- Treasure Falls - 35 min drive - 52.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Malt Shoppe - 2 min drive
- Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - 2 min walk
- Gone Rogue - 4 min drive
- Mountain Pizza & Taproom - 16 min walk
- Pale Morning Coffee - 3 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
3 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Reed B.
13 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reed B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
James E.
18 Oct, 2018
Beautiful setting. Relaxing. Excellent accommodations.
James E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Robert Y.
31 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and perfect location.
Robert Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom C.
2 Dec, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and host!
Tom C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joan P.
31 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
28 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Getaway
Jennifer H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alisha E.
6 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Alisha E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary N.
1 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EXCELLENT place to stay!!
Mary N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gretta S.
15 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
!Summer fishing trip
Gretta S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
James B.
28 Dec, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
James B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jillian W.
23 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family ski trip
Jillian W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kit P.
20 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Property
Kit P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing cottage on the river
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Paul F.
1 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wdnderful place to stay and we'll be back.
Paul F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pamela H., Lakeway, Texas, United States
7 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! Had a lot of fun fishing and enjoying the property!
Pamela H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Walker R.
1 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great way to spend Christmas
Walker R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill V.
4 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay at Cottage on the Creek
Bill V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chase M.
15 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great second stay
Chase M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela G.
24 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable!!!
Pamela G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Javier M.
7 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowboarding trip to Wolf creek
Javier M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
TINA S.
12 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home
TINA S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Randy P.
15 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Cottage on the Creek
Randy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bruce C.
7 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing!!
Bruce C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T., Albuquerque
6 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting
Jennifer T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
About the host
Hosted by Laurie & Keith Bratton
Keith and Laurie Bratton, owners of Cottage on the Creek and the adjacent bed and breakfast property, have their family roots in the San Luis Valley, specifically Del Norte and Monte Vista. Grandparents homesteaded just up valley from The Cottage on the historic Million Ranch, so there are strong sentimental ties to South Fork and the surrounding area. They added the 2-bedroom cottage to their B&B property in 2016 as a way for guests to enjoy privacy by river under the cliffs and have been booked ever since.
Why they chose this property
Coming back to the San Luis Valley after being away for over 30 years, we chose the South Fork area in general and the property in particular because of its beautiful location. At the time of purchase, there was an existing house and a few outbuildings on three riverside acres with everything in need of great attention. Repaired, remodeled and redecorated, we opened a beautiful bed and breakfast facility in 2001 and have happily hosted countless guests in the years since. The house featured here on Vrbo and now known as the Cottage on the Creek was built in 2007 as a private home and converted to a vacation accommodation in 2016 and has been making fisherman happy ever since. Upscale and intimate, it is designed to comfortably host small parties only--one or two couples or perhaps a small family. Combined, the main inn and the Cottage on the Creek can accommodate up to 14 guests.
What makes this property unique
We love to share with our guests the experience of waking up to the sun peeking over the cliffs, the freshness of the crisp, mountain air, and the wake-up calls of the birds on the river -- a perfect way to start the day. And, as the perfect ending, we recommend relaxing around the glowing embers of a dying fire and toasting up a few sweet s'mores. As darkness falls, the silent show in the night sky is not to be missed. The star gazing is, well . . . AMAZING!
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