5bd Craftsman Gathering House. Best location in South Main! Steps from park!
House in Buena Vista, CO
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Discover your perfect mountain getaway in this fully loaded craftsman-style home, nestled in the heart of the Rockies. This is the best location in the vibrant, walkable South Main neighborhood of Buena Vista. Check out our reviews!
Designed for comfort and socializing, this home features an open-concept great room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining areas, perfect for family or group gatherings. French doors open onto a beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard with a grassy area, grill, and plenty of space for enjoying sunny days and alpenglow sunsets. A spacious front porch with a gated fence provides a secure area for children and another great spot to relax. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed for culinary adventures, featuring a large countertop bar with seating for four, tasteful furnishings, custom cabinetry, and a cozy gas fireplace with built-in bookshelves.
The home’s five bedrooms comfortably accommodate larger groups, making it ideal for family reunions or friend getaways. Upstairs, you'll find a large master suite with a queen bed, private bath, and a balcony overlooking the backyard and stunning mountain views. Two additional bedrooms upstairs include one with a queen bed and twin bunk, and another with a queen bed. On the first floor, there are two more bedrooms—one with a full bed and the other with a queen. There are two full bathrooms upstairs and a convenient half-bath on the main level.
Known as the "green and red craftsman on the right" as you enter South Main, this iconic home offers unrivaled access to Buena Vista’s endless recreational opportunities. Surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks and just steps from the legendary Arkansas River whitewater park, adventure truly begins at your doorstep.
Whether it's whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, or exploring nearby hot springs, this home places you at the heart of it all. After a day of excitement, return to your beautiful retreat—relax on the front porch, fire up the backyard grill, or stroll to Eddyline Restaurant and Brewery for a craft IPA. Experience paradise with incredible weather, a vibrant community, and a home perfectly positioned for making lasting memories.
Keywords: South Main, Buena Vista, mountain, river, kayak, bike, new, paradise, fly fishing, rafting, kayaking, salida, leadville, bouldering, rock climbing, hot springs, biking, cycling, galleries, art, skiing, Monarch, Ski Cooper, Copper Mountain, family retreat, adventure, backpack, hike, geocaching sightseeing, gold panning, scenic drives, hot air balloons, collegiate peaks, sawatch range, arkansas river.
Dept of Rev# 41554486 STR-023
Designed for comfort and socializing, this home features an open-concept great room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining areas, perfect for family or group gatherings. French doors open onto a beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard with a grassy area, grill, and plenty of space for enjoying sunny days and alpenglow sunsets. A spacious front porch with a gated fence provides a secure area for children and another great spot to relax. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed for culinary adventures, featuring a large countertop bar with seating for four, tasteful furnishings, custom cabinetry, and a cozy gas fireplace with built-in bookshelves.
The home’s five bedrooms comfortably accommodate larger groups, making it ideal for family reunions or friend getaways. Upstairs, you'll find a large master suite with a queen bed, private bath, and a balcony overlooking the backyard and stunning mountain views. Two additional bedrooms upstairs include one with a queen bed and twin bunk, and another with a queen bed. On the first floor, there are two more bedrooms—one with a full bed and the other with a queen. There are two full bathrooms upstairs and a convenient half-bath on the main level.
Known as the "green and red craftsman on the right" as you enter South Main, this iconic home offers unrivaled access to Buena Vista’s endless recreational opportunities. Surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks and just steps from the legendary Arkansas River whitewater park, adventure truly begins at your doorstep.
Whether it's whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, or exploring nearby hot springs, this home places you at the heart of it all. After a day of excitement, return to your beautiful retreat—relax on the front porch, fire up the backyard grill, or stroll to Eddyline Restaurant and Brewery for a craft IPA. Experience paradise with incredible weather, a vibrant community, and a home perfectly positioned for making lasting memories.
Keywords: South Main, Buena Vista, mountain, river, kayak, bike, new, paradise, fly fishing, rafting, kayaking, salida, leadville, bouldering, rock climbing, hot springs, biking, cycling, galleries, art, skiing, Monarch, Ski Cooper, Copper Mountain, family retreat, adventure, backpack, hike, geocaching sightseeing, gold panning, scenic drives, hot air balloons, collegiate peaks, sawatch range, arkansas river.
Dept of Rev# 41554486 STR-023
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Buena Vista, CO
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had a grand time in Buena Vista in August. The location of the house is perfect to all of the recreational activities like the Ark River, trails, restaurants, etc. The house was perfect, and the front porch was excellent!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a blast in Buena Vista. The house was perfect for our extended family - six adults and four little kids under age 4. There were many kid-oriented extras that we super appreciated, like a booster seat, kid dishes, and stool for reaching the bathroom sink. We also loved the location - and easy walk to the river, playground, coffee shop etc. We’d definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
This home was amazing. The home itself was so lovely, large bedrooms, beautiful windows, balcony and patio. Fantastic backyard for little ones to play unstructured. Quiet home and neighborhood.
10.0 / 10.0
Such a great home and so close to the river and all of downtown BV. You can walk to trails, the river and town! We had a wonderful stay.
10.0 / 10.0
House is lovely and in a great location. Wonderful family vacation place.
10.0 / 10.0
Easy walk to shops and restaurants!! The house is wonderful! Had all the amenities our large family needed! Great backyard that the kids loved playing in! Wonderful spot and would book again!!
10.0 / 10.0
We will all (12 of us!) remember "the green house"! It provided a welcoming and spacious base for our family vacation in Buena Vista. With perfectly arranged 5 bedrooms, gourmet kitchen and fenced outdoor yard/terrace, it was the perfect home for our rambunctious group. Jeffrey the owner was very gracious and responsive. There were a couple of kids bikes plus adult bikes in the storage shed and games for the kids; High chair and pack n play also. The front porch was perfect for cool mornings with coffee. We cannot say enough great things about this experience and will be back to Buena Vista soon!
10.0 / 10.0
This was a great house for our gathering for a family wedding. It is right in the heart of the south main district, shopping, restaurants and recreational opportunities. The house itself is comfortable and the kitchen it fully equipped. (we cooked many meals). The host was very communicative. We would love to stay there again
10.0 / 10.0
This was a perfect place for our large family, lovely back yard and front porch and easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants downtown.
10.0 / 10.0
We like the South Main area of BV close to the river and parks and this house was great for our family of 10.
10.0 / 10.0
This place was awesome! Plenty of room for all of us to stay. 10 of us filled the house with Laughter, Joy, and Happiness for almost a week. Walking distance from some fun areas. Peaceful neighborhood. House had everything we could have ever needed. Crockpot on site. Cast iron pans as well as other cookware. A wide variety of seasonings available. Plenty of room to spread out and have your own quiet times if needed. Homeowners were awesome. Extremely helpful if we needed anything. Highly recommend this home for large families.
10.0 / 10.0
What a delightful house to stay in for a Halloween wedding at the Surf Hotel! The house was so comfortable and fully stocked with everything we needed. The radient heat floors were amazing after we got a foot of snow the first night and woke up to 3 degrees outside! So close to everything and some amazing hiking. Everything was walkable and the cute little town had so many fun resturants and shops. The Surf Hotel, a block from the house was a perfect venue for a wedding. Would love to come back in the summer to take advantage of the great hiking trails and rafting in the river. Thank you Jeff for your great communication and such a warm, comfortable house!
10.0 / 10.0
We had an amazing time staying at your place last week. First of all, your communication with us was the best and so easy to work with. The house is gorgeous, very clean, great location, very cute neighborhood, walking distance to so much, spacious, and has great outdoor (comfortable) furniture to sit at both on front and back porch and we loved that!
The town was a great size with lots of shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. The Surf Hotel is just down the street and we walked down there one night late for a drink and the bar was so spacious and nice and we felt so safe.
I would definitely come back and stay and recommend your home and town to others. The weather, the Aspens and the fall foliage made it the perfect time of the year to be there. We hope to see you again!!
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second year staying at this property and we will be back next year! From the front porch rocking chairs to the well-stocked kitchen, it's our family favorite place to gather in Buena Vista!
10.0 / 10.0
We all had a great time in Buena Vista Colorado. The home is beautiful, it had everything we needed for our week stay. My niece got married at the Surf Hotel which we could walk to from the house. The scenery is amazing all around the area . My grandson loved that he could ride one of the bikes in the shed. He would take his fishing rod and head to the Arkansas river on the bike. The shops in the village were very close and about a 10 minute walk. We found lots to do in the area and would highly recommend this home. We made some great memories with our family all together!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent place to stay. Would definitely come again
10.0 / 10.0
Have stayed here before. Wonderful home to stay in. Plenty of room, clean, close to everything!
Loved it! We will be back! Thank you for sharing your place! 5+ stars for sure👍
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and awesome stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice house in an ideal location on South Main in Buena
Vista. Easy access to restaurants, trails and river walks. Electric vehicle charging out the back door and a half block away.
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed here for my daughters wedding weekend in Buena Vista. Wonderful location which was close to all the shops and restaurants and local attractions. We had plenty of room for our family and everyone was able to have their own space which was a big plus. Would highly recommend this house.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, perfect for a large family, great communication with the owners!
10.0 / 10.0
House matches the description
We enjoy our stay and will do it again
10.0 / 10.0
Great space and yard for the whole family. Plenty of room, well equipped, clean and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Our daughter had her wedding reception at the Surf and this property was perfect for us to welcome out of town guests. The beautiful craftsman archetecture was great for photographs, the closed in back yard was a lovely place to relax! The host is very reaponsive. We will return! Thank you for sharing your lovely property.
10.0 / 10.0
Your lovely home was a two minute walk from our venue. Friends & family stopped by to visit on the spacious front porch & the relive the beautiful wedding in your private backyard.
The master bedroom & balcony were perfect for the wedding party to get ready for the short walk to the ceremony. Thank you for having the perfect house to make my daughter’s wedding perfect!!
5.0 / 10.0
The house is well- stocked; everything you could want or need. Super front porch with rocking chairs. Very nicely decorated. Only drawback is bathroom situation for downstairs bedrooms. Would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family traveled to Buena Vista for a wedding. The home on South Main was perfect for our stay. Wonderful street within walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops & local shopping. The property is extremely well kept & both the owner & our local contact were very accessible.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, close to town and close to Surf hotel where my nephew wedding was at. Instructions were very easy and offered some great suggestions as well. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for your wonderful home.
10.0 / 10.0
Well maintained beautiful home that served our 3 generation family vacation well. Plenty of space both inside and outside of the home. Large accommodating kitchen and appliances. Walking distance from parks, hiking, dining, shops - we spent many additional hours outside enjoying BV each day when compared to other locations we have stayed in the area.
Highly recommended home.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect spot for our hiking trip! Lots of great activities in the area. Plenty of things to do within walking distance as well. The house has tons of space and an awesome front porch. Can’t wait to get back!
10.0 / 10.0
Love this location and this house. Couldn’t pick a better place for a summer family vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
This is the perfect place to enjoy BV and South Main. You're walkable to hiking trails across the Arkansas and happy hour at Surf Hotel.
10.0 / 10.0
This is a wonderful house that was ideally located on South Main Street in Buena Vista. The house was spacious enough for our six adults and two child family. It was a great staging place for hiking, rafting, and Browns Canyon Adventure Park close by. Jeffrey was very responsive to texts when we have questions about the house. The back yard and front porch were our favorite happy hour locations. We highly recommend this property and would definitely rebook for future stays in Buena Vista.
8.0 / 10.0
Pros and Cons
Overall--a great house, but I don't give 5 stars unless they really impress me. Here's the breakdown.
Pros - great house in great location. Super easy walking access to restaurants in South Main and the river activities. Cute, fenced, back yard that is nice for socializing. Open floor plan that is fun for having people over. Owner was fantastic communicating within minutes usually if there was any issues.
Cons - My main complaint was this was kind of a strange setup for a big home. The Master bedroom has its own bathroom. Great. But the 2 bedrooms on main (1st) level share the bathroom in the hallway that does not have a shower. The two additional bedrooms upstairs share the second bath with a shower. So literally 4 bedrooms share 1 shower and it's upstairs. 2nd queen bedroom upstairs is a futon mattress. Not comfortable unless you like futons. None of the rooms have blackout curtains so you if you like to make it dark, you are out of luck. No screens on windows and during the summer you will want to open windows to cool it off.
Overall: great house just a few minor things.
10.0 / 10.0
Wedding Stay
Our entire family and mother-in-law came to Buena Vista for our sons wedding . It was above and beyond what we expected. Great location, beautiful home with plenty of space & a great layout, equipped with everything you could possibly need, comfortable beds. It was everything we could hope for & more! The host communication is fabulous and we would come again in a heartbeat if we have reason to visit Buena Vista!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay in Buena Vista
We had an excellent stay. The house was cozy and immaculate, location was perfect (hiking out the door, Main Street a short walk away). We could not have asked for anything more and will happily return.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home in BV
Seven of us stayed here over Thanksgiving week. It's a spacious 5 BR home with lots of community space. We did a lot of cooking and it was pretty well equipped. Even with a house full, the house was solid and quiet and the early risers didn't wake the sleepers. I would definitely stay here again. It's a great house for a group.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Craftsman House in the center of BV action
Loved our stay on S Main! House was big, clean and comfortable. Walking distance to great restaurants and all that BV has to offer. Great friendly neighborhood and the neighbors treated us like we lived there. Can’t wait to book again next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Buena Vista Retreat
This lovely, comfortable home is in a great location and perfect for a family vacation. Nice front porch and outdoor area off master bedroom…. perfect places to enjoy the beautiful weather and spend time with family. It is within walking distance of the Arkansas River and several restaurants. We have stayed here for the past 3 years and hope to return next year….highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice stay
In town for a wedding. Great house, great location. Met all expectations. Warning - no A/C in the home.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Buena Vista?
The average price for a rental in Buena Vista is R 4,198 per night. This rental is R 6,609 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 5bd Craftsman Gathering House. Best location in South Main! Steps from park!. 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 5bd Craftsman Gathering House. Best location in South Main! Steps from park! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 5bd Craftsman Gathering House. Best location in South Main! Steps from park!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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