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Grandma & Grandpa's House, Come Enjoy the Mountains STR - 136

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6126.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Buena Vista, CO
  • Buena Vista River Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Arkansas River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Grandma & Grandpa's House, Come Enjoy the Mountains STR - 136

Escape to this beautiful little town of Buena Vista, Colorado, surrounded by scenic high mountains over 14,000 feet called "Fourteeners". When you book this charming home that has three spacious bedrooms, two baths, and sleeps six, you will be staying at Grandma & Grandpa's house. It is located in a quiet neighborhood with a porch swing and picnic table. Comfortable and surrounded by picturesque small town atmosphere. This amazing vacation rental is perfect for families or couples looking for an adventure holiday. Deer often visit the yard in the cool of an early morning or right before sundown . You will be greeted with cookies in the cookie jar.

AMENITIES:
Fully Equipped Kitchen Various Spices & Condiments
High Chair
Free WI-FI Dish TVs Washer /Dryer Access
Gas Grill Ironing Board
Hair Dryers Dish Soap Dishwasher Detergent


ACTIVITIES:

Some of the summer events are Rodeo Days, Paddle Days, July 4th Parade, Goldrush Days, please see Bulletin in Welcome Folder for more details. Remember to bring your own grocery bags.

A five minute walk will have you in downtown Buena Vista. A two minute walk will put in in the McPhelemy Park and the Eddyline Brewery and Restaurant. The Park has playground equip. and a lake with a with a waterfall that is lit up at night. The local Lion's Club stocks the trout in the lake each season and is open to all to fish with no license needed. We hope a family member will be able to say "I caught my first fish in Buena Vista!" All of our kids and grandkids have enjoyed this. We have provided a few fishing poles, tackle box and worms can be bought at the local gas stations. Please leave equipment and clean bucket behind. Grandma doesn't like the fish to be cleaned in her sink, please do outside with hose and dispose of properly.

Near the Town Lake is the historic Train Depot and Caboose which will be open in the summer months. Continuing east across the highway will lead you into East Main Business District where you will find all kinds of gifts and antique shops, art galleries, Lobacks bakery (glazed donuts and longjohns, Grandpa's favorites), Heritage Museum (Grandma went to school there long ago) and numerous restaurants. Continue east and you will find a pedal park, tennis courts, softball field , and picnic area. Then the great reward, the majesty of the mighty Arkansas River with an arching footbridge over the water. Once you have crossed over please enjoy the Barbra Whipple Walking Trail and biking trails over Midland.

After you return back to Grandma's house, if you would like to go west (towards the mountains), drive approximately 3 miles and you will find the Comanche Movie Drive- In, (opened in 1966 by the Groy family). Take a blanket, a folding chair and a treat to eat and sit outside under the stars and watch a great movie. Grandpa says it doesn't get any better than that! If you travel straight past the drive-in approx. 2 miles you will find the Cottonwood Hot Springs Resort, natural hot springs that you can soak in. Straight past that approx. 2 miles is the turnoff for Cottonwood Lake. You will arrive after 3 miles to a beautiful peaceful serene mountain lake.

After you return to Grandma's House you might like to plan a trip to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs where you can soak in the river with hot water seeping from the ground or swim in the pool. The Jumpin Good Goat Dairy has free tours and samples, and you get to pet the goats. They are so cute! See the "Welcome Booklet". We also have an regional airport, golf course, hike one of the Fourteeners, mountain biking, ATVing, and fly fishing.

With the endless amount of adventures in our little mountain town you're bound to have an unforgettable experience when you stay at Grandma & Grandpa's House. We would enjoy a picture drawn by you, to hang on our wall of champions, please sign your name and date (Grandma has a hard time remembering). Paper is in the Welcome Notebook and crayons are in the kitchen drawer. Please take a picture of you and your family or guests enjoying a wonderful adventure, we will place on our bulletin board. We would love to see ya. :)

THE PROPERTY:

The house is 1,363 sq. ft. of living space with oak hardwood floors, a beautiful lawn for the kids. Grandma and Grandpa's house is sure to keep you, your family, and your guests happy and smiling. As you enter the front door , you will walk directly into the Living Room where you find cozy bear décor. It is the central gathering place to play games (we have numerous board and card games), watch television, or movies. We have Wi-Fi, Paramount+, Hulu, Prime Video ,Disney+ and Peacock for your enjoyment. The room is open to the kitchen so that there can be interaction between the Chef and you. Your Chef will enjoy the fully equipped kitchen, some condiments and spices are provided. Your meal can be enjoyed at the dining table, breakfast nook, or outside at the picnic table.

POLICIES:
Due to recent tax bill 2024 STR's will be taxed at a higher rate. We have not raised our prices for many years, it was necessary to raise our rates. Thank you for considering us and look forward to you as our Guest.

No Smoking and or Vaping (including marijuana)
Dogs (2) maximum allowed - fines will apply for non-compliance (service animals accepted)
$75.00 Per Dog Fee for Additional Cleaning. Dog sheets for furniture. Please do not place bedspreads on floor.
$20.00 per hour Doggie Daycare Additional Fee Available Request in advance of visit.
$50.00 COVID Additional Sanitizing Cleaning Fee shows under Administrative Fee
No events or parties
Sleeps up to 6 guests. Each additional guest $15.00 per person per night.
Must be at least 23 years old to book reservation. Photo ID requested upon check-in.
To guarantee full refund of deposit please adhere to the above policies.

Military Active Duty Discount 10% off each night with ID.

Cancellation - 100% refund if cancel is received 30 days before arrival date & home is rented for your dates.
50% refund with a 14 day notice before arrival date and home is rented for your dates.
0% refund if cancel 1 - 13 days before arrival date or no show.

Property manager

Brenda and Dan Runyan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Browns Canyon National Monument and St. Elmo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and San Isabel National Forest.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Arkansas River - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Love Meadow - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brown Dog Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jan's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crave - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma & Grandpa's House, Come Enjoy the Mountains STR - 136 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grandma & Grandpa's House, Come Enjoy the Mountains STR - 136?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandma & Grandpa's House, Come Enjoy the Mountains STR - 136?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grandma & Grandpa's House, Come Enjoy the Mountains STR - 136 located?

This family-friendly Buena Vista holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Buena Vista Heritage Museum and Buena Vista River Park. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 106 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Highly Recommended

Our stay was amazing, the location of this property is so awesome. You can walk to the restaurants and bars. We will be going back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey H.

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

Great location and house

Great place to stay for vacation while hiking 14’ers
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

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

Wedding trip

Everything about this property was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Perfect!

We enjoyed our stay. Convenient to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay. Within walking distance of almost everything in town. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie W.

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

Great Stay

Our group had a great stay and enjoyed the location- quick walk to town!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan n.

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

Buena Vista vacation

Location was great! The host provided a lot of extra supplies and treats that were really appreciated
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey H.

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

Great place

Great place to stay. It was great to come back and hang out after hiking!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

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

Great location!

The home is very comfortable and we felt right at home. Since one of our evening activites was based on Main Street it was great to actually be able to just walk! We plan on coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

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

Destination Wedding Stay

This home is great! We had nothing but a great experience with this whole visit to Buena Vista! We would definitely stay here again without hesitation! Thanks for the great experience. Iola, Ks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tassie H.

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

Great! Great!

Great home and great location. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great place!

The house had everything we needed and was walking distance to downtown area. Close to hiking trails and was the perfect place for us and our dog Archie!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

Family reunion

We were very happy with the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

An absolutely wonderful stay!

We stayed here for a week long fishing trip. Even though the fishing was tough, we could not have asked for more in our accommodations. The house was very clean and comfortable. You can’t go wrong booking Grandma and Grandpa’s house. Host was excellent and communicated well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Pet friendly, well supplied kitchen lots of room especially for families yard was great for pets
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Serena N.

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

Nice stay

Overall the house was great. We enjoyed our stay. It was close to the wedding venue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

SHORT STAY

Very nice and good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline N.

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

Home-y!

Great place that felt like home after a long days hike. Loved the location and how kind the family and hosts were.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Super cute place in great location

Nice, comfortable layout - loved the country, homey decorating style. The communication was perfect. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Great location

Easy walking distance to a great little book store (Book Nook), Mcphelemy park, and downtown BV. Easy check-in / Check-out and the communication was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great house great location

Great house! Great location Only complaint is the WiFi access is a bit spotty for remote work. Might be a good idea to get a WiFi extender for the living room!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sue F.

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

Va family

Great location and cute little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

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

Perfect accommodation

We went to Buena Vista to relive some fishing days from decades ago, enjoy the majestic Collegiate Peaks and escape the Denver heat. What surprised us was the wonderfully comfortable home that was well stocked and so perfect for our needs. The fenced yard was a bonus for our dog, and Deanna, the property manager was extraordinarily gracious. We will definitely be back someday!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

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

Comfy & pleasant

Met all our family needs, loved the grassy yard and picnic table. Quiet neighborhood, very peaceful.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skeeter W.

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

Grandpa/Grandma house

Our stay was perfect. The home is comfortable, clean and had everything we needed It was walking distance to downtown and close to the American Legion and VFW where all our activities were held. We will definitely stay again when in Buena Vista.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brenda and Dan Runyan

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Grandma was born and raised here in the teeny tiny town of Buena Vista. Grandpa was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. They are the proud parents of Five children and Twenty grandchildren. You will see their pictures when you come to visit. Please don't forget Abby, our black Lab that travels with us wherever we go. One of our grandchildren always called her "Abby Dog". She likes that name too. She loves grandchildren, she thinks all children are her grandchildren just like Grandma does. We love to go up in the mountains, hike, fish, camp, ATV or snowmobile. We don't get to do that as often as we would like to since we spend much of our time in Utah taking care of Great Grandma and Great Grandpa. Can you believe that they are 90+ years young? We can't give you their exact age, because that just wouldn't be proper now, would it? We hope you enjoy your stay! We are looking forward to your pictures and or drawings of you doing something fun and having a great adventure at Grandma & Grandpa's House.

Why they chose this property

This property is special because this is where Grandma and Grandpa lives. Once you step in the door, you will feel right at home, warm, wonderful and cozy. Everything you need is right here to have a great holiday or getaway in the Rockies. Small town atmosphere with breath taking Colorado Rockies surrounding you. Within walking distance to all the great shops, art galleries, restaurants, parks, and grocery store, You and your family will enjoy this hideaway and come back year after year. We just can't wait to welcome you to Grandma & Grandpa's House, where special memories are made for a lifetime. Come and visit, kick your shoes off and stay awhile. You will be glad you did! When you are out enjoying the great outdoors, we also have for your fur babies Paw-some Dog Sitting! (available by reservation).

What makes this property unique

We are centrally located just a few steps away from Main Street. We are two blocks away from McPhelemy Park, where you can fish at the Town Lake, (you do not need a fishing license) during the day. Who knows you might catch your first fish in Colorado right there. We do have fishing poles you can borrow. After dark the water fall is lit up and is pretty to see. The fall colors are incredible this year. During Gold Rush Days in August, numerous booths are set up in the park. There are numerous free concerts to attend during the summer. Don't forget the 4th of July Parade, its only a few steps away, bring a chair and sit in the shade and enjoy a great old fashion parade. You might even get sprayed from a fire truck. Don't forget to bring a grocery bag to collect all the candy and goodies that will be thrown your way.

Languages:

English

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