A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Buena Vista, within a 5-minute drive of Buena Vista Heritage Museum and Buena Vista River Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Mt. Princeton and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Arkansas River.
Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Buena Vista River Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
Mt. Princeton - 37 min drive - 17.9 km
Getting around
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 4 min walk
Brown Dog Coffee - 5 min walk
Jan's Restaurant - 13 min walk
Crave - 18 min walk
Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up - 19 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Rapid Ranch - Hot Tub and Game Room! STR-125
Welcome to the Rapid Ranch in beautiful Buena Vista, Colorado! When you stay with us you will have unblocked views of Mt. Princeton from the spa to the couch. We also have a large game room including a pool table, ping pong table and a dart board for you to enjoy. And if you bring your furry friends we have a fenced in back yard for your convenience or a fenced in dog walking park right accross the road!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this vacation home, which also features a hot tub. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Alex Murray
Property amenities
Ski
Ski-in/ski-out access
Pool/Spa
A hot tub
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Spices
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Hairdryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Pool or billiards table
Ping pong table
Games room
Games
Outdoor areas
Patio
Garden
Barbecue
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
4 total pets
Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the river
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
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The Rapid Ranch - Hot Tub and Game Room! STR-125 Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 64 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Eric K.
22 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
BV Birthday Weekend!
Alex’s place was a perfect getaway for our friends birthday trip. Close to town and 15min away from Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Highly recommend staying here!
Eric K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Curt D.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Conveniently located and with the hot tub and game room, it was an excellent place to stay with me and my adult children. The host was exceptional!
Curt D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access, nice house.
No problems, had everything we needed!
Lisa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kris N.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This is an excellent place with very helpful owners. Plus, waking up to look at the mountains in the morning was terrific.
Kris N.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason S., superior, CO
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A great visit to Mt Princeton area
The location was perfect, just out of town but close enough for a beautiful walking path and an ease to walk or drive into town. The property is kept up nicely, instructions for recycle and garbage along with water and furnace were clearly marked and all appliances worked nicely. The house was very clean and tidy and very very welcoming. Hot tub was a lovely addition to our stay and the neighborhood is quiet and well kept. The beds were comfy and we enjoyed the game room. The kitchen gadgets were helpful, coffee grinder and French press being our favorites as we enjoyed the local Brown Dog coffee roasters close by.
Jason S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darren J., Arlington, WI
26 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at the Rapid Ranch
It was short but sweet! Check in process was great they even let us check in a bit early which was helpful! Definitely would recommend. As advertised!!
Darren J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle C.
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view from hot tub!
Had a great stay, place was very spacious and close enough to Main Street that we could walk. Also loved that it was dog friendly!!
Danielle C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gregg M.
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Collegiate Peaks rest
Property was excellent! Provided the desired comforts of home while stepping away from backpacking the Collegiate Peaks loop.
Gregg M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelby E.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Just right!
We had a great experience staying at The Rapid Ranch! Easy location in town with plenty of parking. House had all the supplies we needed. Hot tub was excellent. Had plenty of room for all of us plus our dogs. It is right off the main highway so traffic noise is a tad loud. Other than that, a great place to stay!
Shelby E.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jesse L.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jesse L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Great location, very c
Kelly H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
David L., Austin
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Buena Vista
We had two fantastic nights in The Rapid Ranch House after a week of camping up at Twin Lakes. The house was great! Everything was clean and well maintained. Each teenager had their own room, which was huge plus. We enjoyed the hot tub, pool table and pingpong. Highly recommend this house.
David L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy P., Aledo
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Simply served us
We were in BV for a wedding but spent three days leading up to that Fly Fishing. The property had a great location and all we needed. Very close to grocery,Fly shop, downtown BV just a few minutes away. The hot tub looks out at the marvelous view of the mountains.
Wendy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
4 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
We loving staying at the rapid ranch whenever we’re in BV. Good location, great amenities!
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle G.
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away!
We had the best time! Great place, in a neat town!! We went white water rafting and enjoyed the hot springs while in the area! Highly recommend.
Michelle G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hugh L., San Francisco, California
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with a gorgeous view
We really enjoyed BV. The mountains and location were perfect. The hot tub was fun and the game room was a hoot.
Hugh L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anu K.
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet lottle spot, close to everything
This place is wonderful for a getaway in the mountains. We went to Mt. Princeton and this was the perfect homebase for us. The house was clean and the bed was ultra comfy. Only thing we could complain about was the lack of privacy for the hottub. A privacy screen would be perfect. If you park your vehicle just right you can block the view passing cars. Other than that its a great place to stay for a couple of days.
Anu K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim B.
5 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Family of 5, 3 skiers for Ski Monarch, easy access to hywy for 40 min commute. Grocery and liquor store are nearby for those forgotten items. Water heater went out(tripped fuse) called owner and had access to fuse box with one phone call, Fixed quick. Hot tub and a cocktail is very nice after a day of skiing !! Thank you, The Baker's
Kim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shanna L.
29 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Buena Vista Trip
This house had everything we need for a family of 5. Thank you for letting us stay!
Shanna L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leesa W.
26 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
October in BV
The house was Great!! It was very clean and had everything that we needed for our mom/son hiking weekend. I am a clean freak and the place was spotless.
Alex was easy to communicate with and check in was seamless. Location was great and easy walk into town. We left the car in the driveway for most of the weekend.
We didn't use the pool table, ping pong table or dart board but they were in a great space and would be awesome for a family with kids or people of any age.
We enjoyed the hot tub and views of Mount Princeton which never gets old! We will definitely stay again because it was awesome! Thanks again, Alex!
Leesa W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jodie R., Denver
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Trip to Buena Vista
We had a great trip!
The house was super clean. White fresh bedding. Super inviting! Not cluttered at all, very minimal modern decor. Loved that there was a fenced in backyard for dogs too. My son was in love with the game room and played ping pong any chance he got. Perfectly stocked kitchen for us to cook a majority of our meals.
The shower was acting up while we were there but Alex was amazing. Got in touch with me within minutes of my outreach to rectify. Incredible communication and a great host! Thank you Alex!
Only thing to note - which I knew after reading other reviews. The home is about a 20 minute walk from the downtown Main Street. We did it several times. It is also backed up to the main highway, so if you have a door/window open you will get highway noise. Not bad at night. But worth noting.
Jodie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun VRBO
It's a great fun property. Loved the hot tub and pool table. Great place for a family with teens.
Julie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Nicole T.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best family time
The house exceeded our expectations. The game room allowed us to spend quality time together without vegging in front of our screens. Great for all ages
Nicole T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Buffy D.
29 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun, convenient place in Buena Vista
It was a great place for our family of 5! Close enough and convenient to town while still getting to enjoy the view of Mt. Princeton. We enjoyed the ping pong table, billiards, and darts during our down time. I hadn’t realized there was not air conditioning however the temps cooled off at night so that was helpful as well as the one window fan provided. The hot tub located in the front yard provided an amazing view of the mountains. We appreciated the fully equipped kitchen of spices, oil, and coffee. The beds were comfortable and gave us great sleep during our time there. We loved this home overall and our only suggestions would be 2 additional bedroom window fans, window screens in living area, towels for the hot tub, and having the clean dishes in dishwasher put up from prior guests. Thanks for providing a great place for our family!
Buffy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Haley O.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
This house has everything you need and everything you want. We played ping pong, darts and lounged in the hot tub! We loved the view and watched the sunset from the front window. Just a short drive or long walk to town and has very comfy beds! Thank you for having such a wonderful place.