Buena Vista

"Our group of six stayed for two nights and found the house to be spacious and very clean. Most of the windows in the house showcase stunning mountain views. The Tomcat Ranch has an interesting history and Mike and Holly will kindly give you a tour of their property when they stop by to welcome you. They also gave us a heads-up about the bear and the moose that were recently spotted near the house. The property is private and secluded but with easy access to Buena Vista. We spent our time hiking, fishing, relaxing, and hanging out by the campfire. The “yard” area is large with a gazebo, charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal), and a big fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows and keeping warm on a chilly night. Firewood is provided. The kitchen is equipped with plenty of dishes, pots and pans (though the non-stick are well past their prime), cooking utensils, and even spices and oils left by previous renters. You may want to bring a bag of ice if you think you’ll need more than two tray’s worth as the fridge does not have an icemaker. The dining table seats six comfortably. The bathroom has plenty of counter and storage space for six adults, though the tiny half bath (without a locking door) did come in handy. As someone else mentioned, the house’s decor is very outdated. The carpets, some furnishings, and the not-so-fresh bed linens left over from the 1970’s and ‘80’s all need replacing. I think with a little bit of cosmetic effort, this house could be transformed into a cute and modern mountain chalet. Oh, and reliable wi-fi is provided but there is no cell service at the house."

"I can speak for my entire family and say our stay at Alpine Cabin could not have been any better! Our group ranged in age from upper 60's down to age 2. The two spacious living spaces worked very well for us. The baby went to bed downstairs earlier than the adults who played cards or set on the deck watching the incredible sunsets over the mountains. We saw a bear the evening we arrived - a real treat! We've been in Colorado many times but that was a first. We fly fished Wright Lake and Chalk Creek a short distance from the cabin and feasted on our catch one evening . In addition to sight seeing and hiking we fed chipmunks at St. Elmo, attended the musical event at the park in Buena Vista, watched the rodeo kayakers, and shopped in Buena Vista and Salida. The week passed too quickly! The housekeeper keeps the cabin very clean and was kind enough to mail us a couple items we left. Next trip we'll bring our four wheelers--easy access to trails from the cabin. Should we return to the area with a big group, we'll book here again!!"