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Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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In the heart of Buena Vista's South Main District, this home puts you steps from river access and miles of hiking trails. With incredibly fast Wi-Fi, a fully stocked kitchen, and board games at hand, relaxation is just as easy as exploring nearby restaurants and breweries.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6122 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main

This home is right in the heart of the South Main District. You will be mere steps from the river access and with miles of hiking and mountain biking trails right out the front door. Walk over to the best restaurants, breweries, and shops that Buena Vista has to offer. Feel like staying in and relaxing? Start your day off with a cup of coffee or tea on us, stream your favorite shows with our incredibly fast Wi-Fi, play some board games, or cook up a delicious meal in our fully stocked kitchen. STR-212

***We are one of the few places in the valley with central air conditioning for those hot summer days!***

Just a short walk to:
- Coffee and gelato shop
- Bike rentals
- Eddyline Restaurant/Brewery
- Surf Hotel and Restaurant
- Arkansas River Walk
- Bouldering playground
- Electric vehicle charging station

1 - 2 miles:
- Historic Downtown Buena Vista
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
- Soccer fields

5 - 10 miles:
- climbing areas
- Mt Princeton Hot Springs
- Jeep rentals
- White water rafting

Less than 1 hour:
- Monarch Mountain for skiing
- Salida Hot Springs
- St. Elmo Ghost Town
- Continental Divide

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,312 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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children's toys, books, pack n play available.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Map
Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista River Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arkansas River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stedman's Ice Cream - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Station 24 Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cool River Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Mezcaleria Y Cerveceria - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main located?

This family-friendly Buena Vista holiday home is located on a river, just steps away from Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Buena Vista River Park and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Beat the Heat at Riverhouse Retreat on South Main Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Houston, TX

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

Holiday stay & ski

We love South Main BV, and this property delivered another memorable family vacation. Will definitely stay here again if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett B.

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

Beautiful home

Everything was great and the location was perfect. Our family really enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

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

Wedding Celebration

This was a great place to stay for our family wedding! The proximity to the Surf Hotel and the little town was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rev M.

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

Buena Vista property

We enjoyed the property, well equipped and great location. However almost every other house in the area had a porch. Buena Vista in summer is a place to spend as much time as possible outdoors. There was no front porch in the pictures and because of that, we assumed there would probably be one on the back of the house. Sorry. That was our only disappointment.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Clean and very nice

This was a terrific place to stay. It was incredibly clean. The only suggested adjustment...it's pretty normal to not have AC at the higher elevations in CO. But if you're not going to have AC, please at least place screens on the windows so that at night the cool air can circulate through the house without bugs. Some nights it was a bit like camping given the bugs. Honestly, though, that is the only non positive comment, as the home was so clean, new, beautiful, well-stocked, everything worked, and it was incredibly convenient. We would stay here again, and we likely will. We'll be a lot happier with window screens! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a wonderful time here at this home and in Buena Vista. This home is in close proximity to the Arkansas river - our favorite place to hang out. Also there is a nice brewery, bakery, and bike shop next door. Main Street is only a 20 min walk. The owners were wonderful and available for any questions and suggestions. It was a warm weekend so the A/C was appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Wills H.

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

Great short stay

We had a great long weekend! The location was absolutely perfect! Property was just as described. It would be just right if you’re coming with kids - they have everything to suit the needs of a small family! Not ideal for 6 adults maybe (we ran short on glasses every day), but overall I definitely recommend this Property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Fantastic Once Again

This is our 2nd time to stay at "Beat the Heat" on South Main in Buena Vista. We love that area and we love staying at Amanda's place. Always easy to work with, always clean and updated. Always a relaxing, joyful time with our family. Legit 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel s.

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

Memorable spring break

We had a wonderful stay. The location with walking distance to great restaurants? Coffee shop,hotel restaurant and bar and cool shops was a huge plus. Check in and out was a breeze and the property was probably the most well stocked condo we have ever rented. There is so much to do in Buena Vista. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

week in BV

This is a great space and everything you need for comfortable vacation spot in the mountains
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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

Great weekend in BV

We absolutely loved the location and convenience of this property. It was the perfect size for our family of 4. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Would stay again!

Such a great location and comfortable home. You can tell the owners put a lot of effort in the upkeep. They were very prompt responding to snow removal on slippery steps which was very appreciated. The coffee bar was such a great touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
You really can’t beat the amenities or the location of this place. The bed is so incredibly comfortable, the coffee station was lovely, and there’s a ton of space to spread out. And South Main in BV is magical. Great shops, food and drinks are all just a stone’s throw away — as is the cities network of trails around the river. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica k.

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

Great spot in BV

Cute townhouse, close to town and river. Just as listed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Awesome Property--Again!

It was so nice to be here again. Shane and Amanda are great hosts, and willing to jump in and help with even the oddest requests (eg., how to solve for an Amazon delivery that got caught up at the local post office). We've stayed here before, and we'll stay here again. Awesome property!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

Perfect location for our stay in Buena Vista. A nice cozy, well appointed townhome. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great summer vacation stay.

Great property in a great location. Host was very responsive. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Lovely Place on the River Walk

We enjoyed our stay in BV! The location was super walkable and we enjoyed doing the river loop hike and fly fishing on the river. The townhouse had everything we needed and we very much appreciated the game closet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Weekend in Buena Vista

The unit was very nice, clean, no issues with anything and extremely well located! We would recommend as a choice to anyone traveling to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Spring Break Stay

Our stay was excellent! Perfect for families traveling with young kids as theirs a high chair, pack and play and toys. Location is fantastic as were the beds and touches in the bathroom. Very clean!! Overall 5 stars, however it is in fact not 3 bedrooms as listed. This was in part our fault as we filtered listings by 3 bedrooms (the house shows up as it is listed this way) and did not look at the pictures close enough. The “third bedroom” is actually a pull out in the living room. So for accuracy’s sake it has two bedrooms, four beds. This was unfortunate for us since two family members had to end up staying somewhere else since they needed an actual bedroom. The stay was so wonderful and because it was partly an overlook on our ends, we still give it 5 stars! Will not work for people needing 3 bedrooms, but does work if all you need is an extra bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen B.

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

LOVE the Riverhouse Retreat!!

This home has everything you could ever need. My teenagers played chess and checkers, my husband went fly fishing and we were right next door to a great food at the Eddy line brewery. We walked to the surf hotel and listen to live music as well as walked down East Main to the shops and restaurants. We loved our time there and I would highly recommend this beautiful place. Gwen Brown
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

LOVE BV!

Great stay at this South Main property. Clean, quiet, and comfortable place next to the Arkansas river, dining options, and great access to Colorado's playground.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F., Denver, United States

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

Lovely stay at the perfect location

We stayed at the Riverhouse Retreat for a quick getaway weekend. The house is beautifully and well appointed. Our family was super comfortable and it was so helpful that the unit was child friendly and had a high chair, baby gate etc. It was super easy to walk to everything BV has to offer. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana K.

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

Beautiful home right in Buena Vista!

We had a great stay at Amanda’s place! The home was so clean, spacious, and had all of the kitchen supplies we could ever want. It’s walkabale to Main St and a great spot to explore. Had an awesome time and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Great House for a Winter Getaway

This house was a great home base for our recent winter holiday trip. Skiing at Monarch in the morning, soaking in several different hot springs in the afternoon, then great food and drinks in the evening. The house is well-built and laid out conveniently for a family with children. The adults can hang out late downstairs without any risk of waking the kids. And it even came stocked with tons of games and toys! The hosts answered our few questions promptly. The kitchen is well stocked with quality items. We’ll be booking again in the summer to explore the area more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022