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West Elk Wilderness Lodge

Holiday home in Gunnison with kitchen

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Welcome to West Elk Wilderness Lodge, a cozy retreat nestled near the Gunnison River. Enjoy heated floors throughout, unwind in the steam shower or by the piano, and relish family time in spacious living areas with a pool table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122899 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

West Elk Wilderness Lodge

Holiday home in Gunnison with kitchen
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and barbecues. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 3 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include free WiFi and a Smart TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,899 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 and a deadlock
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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West Elk Wilderness Lodge Private vacation home
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About the area

Gunnison is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dillon Pinnacles and Rim Rock Trail, while Smith Opera House and Gunnison Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Gunnison travel guide
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Gunnison, CO

What's nearby

  • Smith Opera House
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dillon Pinnacles
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rim Rock Trail
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Oak Flat Trail
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Western State Colorado University
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    17 min walk
  • Pie-Zans
    12 min walk
  • The Dive Pub
    3 min drive
  • Garlic Mike's
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Elk Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Elk Wilderness Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Elk Wilderness Lodge located?

Situated in Gunnison, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Smith Opera House, Dillon Pinnacles and Rim Rock Trail. Oak Flat Trail and Western State Colorado University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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West Elk Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy our stay!! The kitchen is fully stocked for large groups. All the rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was the perfect space for family during a family wedding weekend. It was close to everything. The cabin also was spacious enough for additional family to have a place to hang out and visit in between wedding events. Thanks to a crockpot provided in the kitchen- we were able to go out for a hike and return to homemade chili. The pool table provided hours of fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie C.

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

Great location

This home is in a great location is very spacious. It was just our family, but two families could easily stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aspen S.

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

My family had thanksgiving here and it was wonderful!

The kitchen was stocked with everything we could possibly need! We got about 2-3 feet of snow during our stay and the just was extremely responsive with getting a crew to plow us out! We loved the place and made so many memories:)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Elk Hunting Base Camp

This property was excellent for our needs. The house was stocked with everything to make our stay cozy and comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and a convenient distance to town. It was just what we were hoping for.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

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

Gunnisons finest

Weve stayed here before. We love this log cabin quaint atmosphere. Our family always has such a great time with good memories. The home is clean and the kitchen is big for a large family. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Nice cabin in a small city

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Great experience

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ida V.

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

Family wedding in Gunnison

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The house was ok but somewhat shabbier than the pictures would lead you to believe. The front steps, the hand rail and the towel bar in the lower bathroom need repair. Thistles are growing through the deck and the patio with the fireplace is cracked and broken and some of the chairs are broken. The house is in a neighborhood not in the wilderness and not the nicest neighborhood in Gunnison. That said, it was clean and well supplied. We enjoyed our stay but the pictured of the house made us think we were getting something nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

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

Family Time

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

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

Gunnison House

What a fantastic house!!! Beautiful home, quiet neighborhood, spacious house with plenty of room for the kids and adults to spread out. The kitchen had all we could need- griddle, crockpot and much more. The kitchen table was huge and fit our family of 10 comfortably around it! We only have two complaints: one of the beds was very uncomfortable, the springs were poking through. Second was the muddy driveway which made it a mess to load and unload our crew daily. Aside from those two issues, we loved the house!! We had deer come through the backyard as well as a fox! What a treat to see the beauty of nature right out the back windows! The neighbor is also very sweet and welcomed our families. We will definitely rent this beautiful home on our next Gunnison trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Great place!!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy P.

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

Perfect location with spacious house for large group

Great location and the house is clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken O.

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

Great Place

We loved everything about this place. The listing was very accurate and the location was great, close to everything and yet off the main roads so no noise, very peaceful. I come back to Gunnison almost every summer and will defiantly rent this VRBO again with my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

antonio l.

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

Annual ice fishing trip

The host was more than helpful with questions or concerns that we had, the property was exactly as advertised. Will definitely be booking with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

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

Elk lodge November 2024

Nice stay. Perfect for our hunting trip
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique M.

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

What a lovely home!

Our family traveled into Gunnison for a family wedding. West Elk was the perfect house to host our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Beautiful home, lots of wildlife

I’d stay again and again! Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Cute cabin

The property manager is very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lee A.

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

Ice Fishing trip

Absoulutely amazing place! We really did wish the property allowed for us to bring out pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Great house for family

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

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

Very Nice House

Not one complaint. Very beautiful and as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lodge

Home was nice and roomy.. Only complaint would be the drive way was very muddy and walks were not shoveled upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren M.

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

annual fish trip

very positive. grill needed to be cleaned up prior to use. lots of grease buildup which we burned off. otherwise great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024