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Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande

Holiday home in South Fork with kitchen and patio

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Nestled on a quiet, private street near Río Grande river, Happy Place Cabin offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. This secluded log cabin features an open floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen, living room and dining area – great for family gatherings. Unwind by the gas fireplace or grab a book from your collection to read on the patio.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101404 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande

Holiday home in South Fork with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,404 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 - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 first aid kit
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

30330

About the area

Map
South Fork, CO

What's nearby

  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rio Grande Club - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wolf Creek Anglers - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Rio Grande National Forest - 5 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Wolf Creek Ski Area - 27 min drive - 41.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Pizza & Taproom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gone Rogue - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Malt Shoppe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pale Morning Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande located?

Located in Rio Vista Estates, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rio Grande and Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Rio Grande National Forest and Rio Grande Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Rustic, dog-friendly house w/ gas fireplace - near Río Grande Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice area! Loved the views

Great area, lots of wildlife. Cabin needs repairs and appliances need updating. Stair rails were unsafe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice

Loved the outside yard. Since there is such little grass, we REALLY appreciated the nice grass yard. Outdoor area was very neat and tidy and perfect for us and the dogs. Very roomy in the house. Made us feel comfortable and not cramped at all. Lots of hand soap at the sinks but only had one very tiny soap to share for both showers for 5 days. Kind of strange. I would say that had to be the housekeeping staff that did not make sure everything was stocked appropriately. Very friendly and quiet neighborhood. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Super cabin for winter

We always enjoy staying here when we ski at Wolf Creek. The kitchen is well stocked with equipment and the cabin is very clean. We especially appreciate the use of the washer and dryer. The only drawback is that the lofts get very hot from the furnace on the ground floor. We have to use the box fans upstairs for the kids, which we are grateful to have provided in this property. The beds on the front loft could use a mattress upgrade, but all in all it is a very comfortable cabin! The hosts left easily followed instructions for all the features, including Wi-Fi and TV. We will be returning for our next ski trip. Thank you to our property owners and hosts! ☺️

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town 7/2-7/6 for work. Our whole family worked a concession stand in creede and we were so thankful to have a great place to rest in our off time. The happy place cabin was so nice and clean and well stocked. It was in a great location right next to rail bikes and had four bikes to ride around the land. It was so beautiful. We used the grill to cookout the last night we were there and it worked great. Plenty of laundry pods were left to wash a few loads, dish soap, hand soap and lots of dishes. Outside was a very handy fire pit with firewood. We left some mosquito spray for the next tenants because they will get cha lol. We had a great experience and hope to return next year as we are around every summer for this event! Thanks Happly place cabin! We appreciate that you welcomed us with all the necessary items for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great space didn’t feel welcomed by owners

The property was nice and the location was perfect. It was well stocked as well. The first day after inquiring we were told we couldn’t use garage as advertised as the owners had changed what the we’re allowing. In addition we were told we could put out a tent and first day when we put up a canary we were told the owners were upset and we had to take it down because of sprinkler system. The sprinkler system was constantly on so you had to move anything you did on the yard depending on the sprinklers. We like to be outside rain or shine but that was tough with no Canapy because of sprinklers. We also had Someone driving by staring at us. We believe it was the owners checking on us. This is why we felt unwelcomed. Disappointing when you pay that much money to feel unwelcomed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kat D.

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

South Fork family vacation

Beautiful property! Near Rio Grande but no access to Rio Grande, had to drive avout 10minutes down the highway to find access point. Fridge didnt keeep any of our food cold and pictures of house were not updated so a few differences but nothing major. Love the swings around the firepit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Cozy but roomy

This cabin was so cozy and comfortable. We had 7 stay and there was more than enough room for all of us. It's very well maintained and had a great fire pit (we never built a fire but wanted to!). Communication was easy and we really enjoyed our stay.
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8/10 Good

Ivy S.

Great Property!

This home was a perfect place for our crew over the 4th of July. It fit our two families (4 adults, 4 teenagers) comfortably. The yard was beautiful and the fire pit was a perfect place for smores in the evening. One thing worth mentioning is that very few windows in the house actually open, so trying to get a good cross breeze in the warm summer night was a bit hard. There were plenty of fans provided, so we made due. Fun fact- We were told by some neighbors that The Happy Place shed on the back of the property used to be the local neighborhood bar!
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10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Highly recommend!!

This is our favorite place to stay when we are in South Fork! The location and views are amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Our stay

We went to meet and ski. The house was great and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady B.

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

Homie cabin with a few querks.

I really enjoyed the simplicity and homie nature of this cabin! 2 showers, laundrey, TV, and most cooking utensils available. We had no problems with any amenities. My dallas native friends also enjoyed all of the Texas and Dallas Cowboys memorabilia. Only thing i can think of to improve was that the lighting in the living area was difficult to figure out, and several light switches had to be found to make enough light for activities. Unbeatable for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta O.

Great vacation spot

The cabin is close to fun things to do, see and eat and it was really nice accomodations
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10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Perfect getaway spot!

We absolutely loved our stay! The cabin is at the foot of the mountain and just so peaceful. We always feel at home when we stay here. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Bambi P.

Perfect for our family of six

Our experience at The Happy Place Cabin was perfect for our family of six (plus our dog). The kids loved having the lofts to retreat to at the end of the day. The kitchen and its set up were great. I loved having a second table in the living area. We used it as our game table. The property is well maintained. My kids had never been to Colorado. They are ready to return and have requested to stay in the same cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Clean cabin with great layout and bonus features

This clean cabin had everything I could dream of and more. It was well-organized. Little signs everywhere showed how to use the washer and dryer, TV, lights, and more. The kitchen was loaded with handy items: crock pots, toasters, waffle maker, and plenty of cookware and utensils. Basic supplies included salt and pepper, spices, ice, cooking oil, paper towels, dish and laundry soap, and hygiene items. It felt like the owner was very thoughtful about guests' needs. The ground floor bedroom and two lofts worked well for my family. Just be sure to let people with bad knees or poor balance stay on the ground floor as the loft stairs are steep. The location at the end of the subdivision made our stay feel private, yet it was close enough to Creede, Wolf Creek Pass, and the San Luis Valley to be the perfect base camp for our adventures. Thank you for a great family reunion!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

AWESOME

Everything was perfect. Everything needed was available. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice location….subpar house

Nice, quiet location next to the river, however, the house could use some updates. Not at all baby friendly with many hazardous outlets and rigged electrical. Lofts are physically difficult to climb to if you’re older and have nobility issues. There was also a very strong smell of lacquer/polyurethane which took a day or two to dissipate after keeping the house open and ventilated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Peaceful and relaxing!

We had such a great time at the cabin! This was our second time to stay here. It had everything we needed. The surroundings are so beautiful and peaceful. We highly recommend staying here!
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8/10 Good

Olivia V.

Ski trip

We loved the space, and the fact that we had room to unwind after skiing all day. The house was comfortable and the heat sources were great. The kids enjoyed playing with the sleds and watching the deer each day. We cooked meals and had breakfast before leaving to ski. The kids also loved the games that were furnished in the home. This home is comfortable and clean and great for two families. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay at Happy cabin. The only issue we had was dealing with the microwave. It kept tripping the breaker, so we just decided to heat milk and water for hot cocoa on the stove. We were able to warm things in the oven and get around the not being able to use the microwave. My only other recommendation is to bring paper goods, so you’re not washing a lot of dishes. There is not a dishwasher and for us it was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

James M.

Happy place

Location cabin style
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Shawn M.

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

Colorado off road trip

Great communication with property manager. Rustic cabin with beautiful views. Master bedroom dark, could have used an overhead light
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

CAROL D.

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

Great cabin

This is a great cabin off the busy roads. It has one bedroom & two bathrooms downstairs. Then 2 lofts with several beds. The kitchen is well stocked & plenty of towels & extra bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Eli G.

Perfect getaway home

Great home and area to getaway! Mountain view from the cabin and river view a few steps away. Had everything we need for our family, including dogs.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M., Tulsa, OK

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

Men's ski trip

Our group of 9 guys (late 20s/early 30s) stayed at the lodge while skiing Wolf Creek a short 25 mins away. We cooked our meals 3/4 nights at the cabin with the existing kitchen equipment. The cabin comfortably sleeps 7 men but the couch can be used as another sleeping area and we brought a queen sized blowup mattress that fit in the master bedroom. Overall great stay and the price was great for the area during peak ski season.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

jason d.

Definitely a happy place!

The cabin has plants of room for everyone to stretch out- short drive to town and right off the rio grande