West Elk Wilderness Lodge

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(42 Ratings)

House in Gunnison, CO

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

About this house rental

Hello! Welcome to the West Elk Wilderness Lodge.
When we think of home, we think of a place of love, laughter, and good times. These walls hold a lot of special memories for us, unwinding after a day of adventures around Gunnison.
For many decades now, many fond memories have been had with our family hunting and exploring in the nearby West Elk Wilderness, so this was a fitting name for the Lodge.
Located on the west edge of town near the Gunnison River on a 1.5-acre lot, we often have deer and fox on the property and every once in a while, a black bear. They are a delight to watch and the sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous as well. The Lodge offers the feeling of being out of town while having all of the amenities and comforts of being in town.
We are honored to open our doors to have you share in all that joy, and help you make some memories here of your own.
So, when you come in, kick off your shoes and enjoy the wonderful heated floors throughout the home. On the main floor is the first bedroom featuring a queen bed, bunk beds and also a desk area, a bathroom with a steam shower, a living and entertaining space with a pool table and piano, a kitchen and dining area, a laundry room and a morning coffee room. Upstairs you will find another family room with futon bed and game area, the master suite with a king bed, walk-in closet and bathroom with shower, and two more bedrooms with queen beds and a family-friendly bathroom with double sinks and a shower/tub combo.
This is the perfect home for your family and friends!

Sorry no long-term rentals (stays beyond 28 days), as we still like to come and enjoy the lodge ourselves. There is a long-term tenant above the detached garage. There are outside security cameras. NO PETS! This home is allergy-free with carpet throughout! Please do not rent if you need to bring your dog

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Dishwasher

Map of Gunnison, CO

Nearby attractions

Gunnison National Forest

33.7 mi

Curecanti National Recreation Area

20.9 mi

Jorgensen Park

2.4 mi

Taylor Park Reservoir Dam

42.6 mi

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West Elk Wilderness Lodge

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(42 Ratings)

House in Gunnison, CO

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Dishwasher

Map of Gunnison, CO

Nearby attractions

Gunnison National Forest

33.7 mi

Curecanti National Recreation Area

20.9 mi

Jorgensen Park

2.4 mi

Taylor Park Reservoir Dam

42.6 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(42 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

I brought my volleyball team for a sports camp, and it was a great experience. We enjoyed our time at the house, and it was everything we needed and more. Thank you for a great time!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

very positive. grill needed to be cleaned up prior to use. lots of grease buildup which we burned off. otherwise great

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Our family traveled into Gunnison for a family wedding. West Elk was the perfect house to host our family.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The house was clean and well stocked. The kitchen has everything you would need. There are multiple spaces inside and out for everyone the gather. If we had another family event in Gunnison, we would definitely rent this house again.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

This was a nice and cozy cabin right on the edge of Gunnison. There was plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed playing some pool and hanging out in the living room.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Home was nice and roomy.. Only complaint would be the drive way was very muddy and walks were not shoveled upon arrival.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Absoulutely amazing place! We really did wish the property allowed for us to bring out pets.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

We had a wonderful time with family. We enjoyed our visit with our child at Western Colorado University. The weather was beautiful. Our evenings were spent around the fire pit enjoying the stars and great family stories. The home felt like our home for a short period of time. Thank you!!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

The house is huge with lots of space to hang out. Fire pit was nice in the evenings. Lots of parking for a trailer and pickups if needed. The only negative feedback if you even call it that would be we got locked in the bathroom because the door knob was broke. There weren't enough trash bags in the kitchen to get us past the 2nd day. It may also be good to note in the ad that there is no air conditioning in the house. We survived because the nights were nice out. Overall awesome place to stay. We.loved it! Thank you.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

This was a clean and spacious home for our annual girls trip. Plenty of room for all 9 adults. Great rustic feel. Good location in town. Short walk around the corner to the Gunnison river. Thirty minute commute to Crested Butte, close to Blue Mesa. Our only suggestion is back deck had a few wood boards needing replacement, which was fine for our adult group, but could be a tripping hazard for older adults or kiddos. Overall great experience at this home. We'd stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Not one complaint. Very beautiful and as described.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We had a great time. The house was perfect. Property manager was very responsive when we checked in and found a small but manageable issue on check in.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

My family has stayed at many VRBO and other vacation properties from Oregon to Michigan, Montana to Texas and Arizona. This beautiful property is one of our top five favorites and the only one we have stayed at twice. The layout is perfect for family gatherings with space to spread out, play games, watch TV, play pool or sit on the back patio with a warm fire. Comfortable beds and luxurious toiletries in the bathes and showers were a nice upgrade from our previous stay. I highly recommend this jewel in the Colorado mountains.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

The property manager is very responsive!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

I would definitely book this again. Lots of room.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Our family of 10 was here in November for elk hunting season. The house was very well supplied with linens and towels and the kitchen was also very well supplied with everything we needed. It is located in a nice neighborhood and close to town which has a Walmart and a couple of grocery stores for last minute supplies. We would stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

The property is exactly as described. The kitchen had everything we needed to enjoy some home cooked meals and we enjoyed the back patio and fire pit. Would love to stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

This large property was a good fit for a family wedding. Plenty of space and a large kitchen. I was a little surprised that there were renters in the adjoining property but they were very nice.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Perfect for our family gathering. Fishing was great, the property was clean and neighbor was super helpful. Wonderful, we would rent this property again!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Perfect home, plenty of room, clean and spectacular.

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

If you like surprises this place is for you! Your first surprise will be the email you receive 2 days before your check-in informing you of the long term tenant that lives on property above the garage. This will not only limit your parking, but access to the driveway as well. Our second surprise was being greeted by said tenant moments after our arrival informing us that we were parked incorrectly. We had not yet removed our bags from our vehicle. Off to a great start! We were greeted with our next surprise when we tried to take showers that night as we learned that the water heater had been shut off. Not turned down, but set to off. Finally, we were surprised to find out that the outdoor security cameras, so casually mentioned in the listing, are pointed at the outdoor deck and fire pit area and are absolutely active as they will tun on to watch your every move. Not that we are hiding anything, but I do like my privacy. The house itself is nice and roomy, and yes a well stocked kitchen. The toilet paper is abysmal which probably wouldn't have bothered me except for the other issues we faced. At $400+ a night, there are better options.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Very nice place located in a quiet setting. The home is well stocked and clean

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

This rental property had everything you will need. The kitchen was definitely stocked. Make sure you check out all the cabinets. Everyone loved the kitchen and the pool table. Good location, close to town and Crested Butte. Definitely would rent again.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Enjoyed the house and was perfect for our trip. We didn’t use the house much except to sleep which was a shame because the property was awesome. Very secluded part of town so it was very quiet which we wanted. Only regret was we didn’t use the house much.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Amazing

Amazing

Great house with plenty of room for everyone. Kids enjoyed the pool table hours of entertainment.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

It was very clean and great

It was very clean and great

Overall it was a very good stay Could improve the time the sprinkler goes off . Couldn’t sit outside at times cause sprinkler was going off .

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Elk cabin Gunnison Colorado

Elk cabin Gunnison Colorado

Property was great. It was in a good central location for all of our excursions. Cabin was exactly what we expected down to the decor. Floor plan would have been helpful. There was a lot of construction near the property that added noise when enjoying the patio. Overall very satisfied with the property.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Just like Home!

Just like Home!

Couldn't have been better!!!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Gunnison

Gunnison

Wonderful 2nd time renting this property to visit family in Gunnison. Great kitchen for cooking family dinners. Fire pit was used nightly. Comfortable beds! Loved the pool table. We had a great reunion.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Room to spread, socialize and relax.

Room to spread, socialize and relax.

The property met our needs perfectly. We had room to play card games, play pool and watch sporting events on TV all at the same time. Beds were super comfortable and kitchen was amply supplied with all the necessary cooking utensils. Very responsive property manager.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

This property is awesome for big family gathering! My son graduated from Western and there was 8 adults and 1 child more than enough room and space for all. Loved it being in town and my son's house was literally 1 block away. Truly a great property!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Beautiful home in a beautiful town

Beautiful home in a beautiful town

We loved this rental as a base for our family reunion. Everything was fantastic. The kitchen is amazingly well outfitted, and the pool table is a huge asset.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Gunnison Cabin

Gunnison Cabin

Excellent stay in Gunnison. Highly recommend this property!

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

The house was lovely and we would stay there again.

The house was lovely and we would stay there again.

Beautiful home, well equipped kitchen, lots of pretty sheets, pillows, and towels, you can tell the owners love their home❤️ It’s also a great location right in town which worked well for our family. However, 48 hours prior to arrival, we were informed the central heating system was inoperable. The property managers provided several space heaters which were sufficient for the mild temperatures we experienced while there (50’s-60’s during the day, 19-21 in the mornings so a little cool). Additionally, they allowed us to use the wood burning stove which is not allowed for rentals, but informed us we would be responsible for providing the wood. The repairman did not come for 6 days and then informed us it would be another week before he could get the correct parts so no central heat our entire stay. A couple of mouse traps would have been handy to handle the field mice who decided to visit. That’s no big deal for us, it happens, and it is in the woods! The only other issue we experienced was that the ice maker did not seem to be operating at the normal rate for our group of 9. All this being said we would definitely stay in this lovely home again and look forward to it!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Nice property and location

Nice property and location

This property is located convenient to downtown Gunnison and is in a quiet neighborhood. We only had 4 people so it was very spacious. Well-appointed kitchen with everything you'll need. The Roku-TV in the living room was a nice touch--you can log into all your favorite streaming services and it's just like you were at home. Having the garage was great for our motorcycles. Kelsey the local property manager was very responsive. We would definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Beautiful home, beautiful place, beautiful trip

Beautiful home, beautiful place, beautiful trip

This house was everything we thought it would be, lots of charm, great location and had everything we needed to make the most of our trip to Gunnison. It was well stocked with everything you needed in a kitchen and had plenty of linens. The beds were very comfortable. It was very nice to sit out back, use the grill and enjoy the most amazing weather. Also, there is a neighbor who is incredibly nice and knowledgeable about the area. Was a fantastic place to stay so that we could enjoy our offroad adventures.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Excellent home away from home

Excellent home away from home

My family and I enjoyed our stay!! The house was wonderful and cozy!! Our family will definitely stay there again!!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Beautiful home, lots of wildlife

Beautiful home, lots of wildlife

I’d stay again and again! Loved it.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Gunnison?

The average price for a rental in Gunnison is $341 per night. This rental is $318 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at West Elk Wilderness Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is West Elk Wilderness Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, dishwasher, and tv.

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West Elk Wilderness Lodge

House in Gunnison, CO

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Gunnison, CO

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Gunnison?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is West Elk Wilderness Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

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