Cabin in Buena Vista, CO

Off The Beaten Path, This Renovated Cabin Showcases The Raw Beauty Of Colorado

Off The Beaten Path, This Renovated Cabin Showcases The Raw Beauty Of Colorado

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Standing in the kitchen, looking into the cabin.
The very best place to drink your morning coffee, unless you're outside.
Standing at the front door, looking into the cabin.
It is heaven to just sit and read by the fire.
This tiny kitchen is stocked with everything you'll need for eating and cooking.

Overview of Off The Beaten Path, This Renovated Cabin Showcases The Raw Beauty Of Colorado

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Mountain view
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Buena Vista, CO
  • Popular LocationInterlaken Trail10 min drive
  • AirportLeadville, CO (LXV-Lake County)26 min drive
  • Popular LocationLeadville Colorado & Southern Railroad28 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Elbert67 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Off The Beaten Path, This Renovated Cabin Showcases The Raw Beauty Of Colorado

Remote yet easily accessible, this is a perfect year round retreat. Originally built in 1885, every surface has been restored and upgraded, including exposed logs, bronze counters and custom tile work.

The historic cabin is about 500 square feet and has an open floor plan. There's a comfy queen size bed with all the sheets, pillows and blankets you'll need. The kitchen, although small, is fully stocked with cookware and everything you'll want but the food. There's a small fridge and freezer, stove and oven. In the winter, you'll find the cabin stocked with firewood and kindling, and there's also electric baseboard heat. The cabin has no cable or internet, but cell phones get excellent reception. There's a flat screen TV with HDMI, a DVD player, and DVD library for your enjoyment. You'll also find some board games and cards in a dresser drawer. Time and again guests say the bathroom is their favorite room, with an antique ash bucket converted into a sink, and unique details throughout.

For those not familiar with the historic town of Twin Lakes, it is nestled along Hwy 82 which continues over Independence Pass and into Aspen (about 40 miles) in the summer. The drive is so spectacular that it has been listed in the book "1,000 Places to See Before You Die". The activity of the summer months ends from November- May, when the Pass closes along with the local shops and Inns. Year round you'll be 20 miles (in opposite directions) from both Buena Vista (you'll love Cottonwood Hot Springs, river rafting and Eddyline- the local brewery and gourmet pizzeria) and Leadville (ski at Cooper, ride the train and go antiquing). Or maybe best of all, you can stay put and enjoy endless outdoor activities on the lake, or on hiking, skiing, snow shoe and biking trails. The Leadville 100 even puts a station outside our front gate!

Property manager

Walter Williams
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Mountain view
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
One queen size bed. You can put a kid on the floor

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
$35 one time pet fee!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are staying in the wild, so never leave food outside! And if there's food in your car, be sure to lock it. Bears have no problem opening cars

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Twin Lakes

Located in Twin Lakes, this cabin is in a rural area. Independence Ghost Town and Tabor Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interlaken Trail and Mount Massive Golf Course. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Interlaken Trail - 10 min drive
  • Twin Lakes - 28 min drive
  • Independence Pass - 28 min drive
  • Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad - 28 min drive
  • Mount Elbert - 67 min drive

Getting around

  • Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Twin Lakes Inn - 3 min walk
  • The Twin Lakes Inn Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Perkolated Peaks - 4 min walk
  • Inn of The Black Wolf - 3 min walk
  • Dayton Room At Twin Lakes Inn - 3 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the miners cabin
This is our 3rd time visiting and will do it again. Peaceful and serine. The mountains are breathtaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply amazing
Can’t express enough how perfect this cabin is. Best location, has everything you need, and Walter is the best guy ever! We were in town for the Leadville 100 and it was the perfect place to have for the 8+ hrs the crew spent in town for the out and back section. And the movie library!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
We spent 12 day there did a lot of hiking with the pup not a bad view anywhere. Will be going back Thanks Walter
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfect cabin, perfect location, amazing host!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent getaway in a cute rustic cabin
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the charming cabin. Perfect place for an anniversary getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Walter Williams

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Your hosts are Jessica and Walter. Walter is a tile artist who spent months renovating the cabin and did all the wonderful work you see throughout the cabin. After years living in Vail, he spent nearly 8 years in Romania before settling back in Colorado. Jessica is a metal artist and is busy running her company that creates large architectural and ornamental metal projects around the country. They have traveled extensively with their son Leo both domestically and abroad. Jessica speaks French, Walter's speaks Romanian and Leo is very proud of his Pig Latin. Rudy is their faithful mutt, who speaks dog fluently.

Languages:

English, French

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