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On the Banks of the River with Direct ATV Access to National Forest Roads.

Riverside condo with kitchen and patio

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On the Rio Grande River, this property offers serene views and direct ATV access to the National Forest Roads. Enjoy watching trout sip flies at the water's edge or geese fly by, with public fishing areas and a boat ramp nearby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

On the Banks of the River with Direct ATV Access to National Forest Roads.

Permit #C-STR1052

This property is right on the Rio Grande River.
Watch the Trout sip flies at the waters edge

There is Direct ATV access from this property on the Town of South Fork’s Trail System to the National Forest Roads. You DO NOT have to trailer your ATV’s from this property. There is room to park Trucks & Trailers as well.

You can watch the ducks and geese fly by on the river. There is public access to fish a couple hundred yards away and a public boat ramp.

This quiet place sits tucked in right next to the Rio Grande river. It is located right on the edge of town heading up highway 149 to Creede where you are minutes from the mountains for a hike, access to fishing, or a short trip into the local shops. Inside this apartment you will find two bedrooms, a spacious living room, open dining and kitchen area. Whether you're looking to get out of the city for the weekend or need a quick break from work this cozy condo can offer just what you need to slow down for a few days. This condo is on the ground floor. There is a Non-Refundable Pet Fee of $125 per pet. Ask about the discounts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,075 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $150 non-fundable pet fee

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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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Rio Bandito Elk Retreat on the Rio Grande River

About the area

Map
South Fork, CO

What's nearby

  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rio Grande Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wolf Creek Anglers - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Wolf Creek Ski Area - 25 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Center Park - 35 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Pizza & Taproom - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Gone Rogue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Malt Shoppe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pale Morning Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Banks of the River with Direct ATV Access to National Forest Roads. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at On the Banks of the River with Direct ATV Access to National Forest Roads.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On the Banks of the River with Direct ATV Access to National Forest Roads.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Banks of the River with Direct ATV Access to National Forest Roads.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the Banks of the River with Direct ATV Access to National Forest Roads. located?

Situated on a river, this condo building is steps away from Rio Grande and Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Rio Grande Club and Wolf Creek Anglers are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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On the Banks of the River with Direct ATV Access to National Forest Roads. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, clean, stocked, nice patio on the river. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Great spot on the river
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was great.Clean, easy to check in/outKitchen/Bath were well stockedView was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and clean property. Accommodations are basic but get the job done. All beds newer and comfortable. We enjoyed being right on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

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

On the Rio Grande

Quiet and peaceful on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

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

Just as listed

Very clean, perfect location super peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni L.

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

Amazing weekend!

This property worked well for my husband and I. It exceeded our expectations and we had everything we needed here! Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Y.

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

Golf

Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

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

great weekend getaway

It was just what we needed for our quick weekend getaway to the slopes!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a four unit Condo. We had a lower room. You could literally walk out the back door to the Rio Grand river 30 feet away. Room was well stocked with plenty of room. Owner lives next door and was very nice. Was surprised that the room had a full size washer and dryer. Only items we had concern with was the loud furnace and foot traffic noise from above unit. We would rent this unit again though.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie Jo O.

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

Clean and great location

The house was clean and cozy. Everything was just as described so there were no surprises. The location is perfect. I look forward to staying the here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at On the Banks of the River. It was quiet with a nice view of the river. The host was very nice and took care of an issues that we had. The condo was well equipped with everything we needed. Looking forward to our next trip to South Fork.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Good experience

Clean, spacious and well located. Good property manager.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Pam

It was very relaxing and peaceful! The condo was in the perfect spot. It was pretty amazing! Thank you my grandsons loved it ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Clean, comfortable, cozy

Solid size, great price, no complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenny g.

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

Winter adventure

We have a great time love the view to the frozen Rio grand. Everything was clean and confirtable. Will definitely rent again this property.

10/10 Excellent

Dolores G. M.

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

Great home base for wolf creek

Just what we needed for Wolf Creek. Host was communicative, place was as described. Our only complaint was that the full sized mattress in the bunk room is unusable—even our youngest kid could feel every bar through the mattress. BUT, the sofa bed was fine, so we still had plenty of beds. (I just recommend replacing that one mattress. It’s brutal. )
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine M.

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

Home sweet home!

Our condo was clean and had everything we needed to cook and wash our clothes. The Rio Grand river is right out your back door and just the sound is amazing. The condo is right across the street from revolution rail and accesse to utv/ATV trails without having to trailer to a place to unload as long as you get your flag and sticker from the visitor center. It's also close the the local liquor store.The manager Beau was very friendly and suggested areas to explore and made sure we were enjoying our stay very nice guy. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

right on river

the best part is the location. Right on the river and right off the highway like right off Super easyto find. Needs a bit of upkeep. The furnace filter was very dirty there was dust in heating vents and everyone in my party was sneezing and sneezing. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Vivian T., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Just Ok

This place was a disappointment to us. It was extremely basic. It is located in a bit of a “rustic” area and the place was very basic. The 2 large dread animal heads were seemingly out of place. They took over the living area. Seems like this place needs a good update. The FP did not work, the carpeting is old and the place is a bit dreary. Perhaps, this os best suited for hunters or fishermen. The lake right outside was a nice touch but we were there to ski. Overall, I would say it is overpriced for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

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

Family Ski Trip

Great family Spring Break ski trip. The condo is in a great location in South Fork. Easy access to everything. We had 2 adults and 4 teens and it was all we needed. Only a 20 min drive to the slopes! The condo had everything we needed and slept 6 very comfortbly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

David C., Southlake, TX

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

Nice view on the river

We had a nice two night stay. Plenty of space, full kitchen, washer and dryer were welcome after long travels and camping. Internet was super fast for work needs. Only complaint would be the large amount of live and dead flies in the rental. A fly swatter should be included. Also, this is a multi family unit so you will have neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
I'm sorry to have to give this condo a poor rating, because the condo itself is fine and the setting lovely. But the property is badly let down by the property manager, Beau Meyer Reality. We arrived on an unusually cold June day (40's at night) to find neither the heat nor the fireplace working. We called the management company and were rudely told that "we didn't need heat, it was summer." After some discussion we were told by the person on the phone that he would call us back. (Not sure if this was Beau himself.) Which, after an hour, he hadn't done, and clearly never intended to. When we called the second time we were again told that we didn't need heat but he finally agreed to come over, which, not surprisingly now, he also failed to do. We have rented many properties, but we have never received such rude, poor service. If the management company was unaware of the lack of heating, but attempted to make some accomodation, we would have understood. But the failure to meet the promise to first call back and then to come over, we found completely unacceptable. While the property is run by Beau Meyer Reality, I cannot recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021