Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty pet-friendly?

Yes, Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty allows dogs (limit 3 total).

Q: Where is Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly lodge is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from San Isabel National Forest and 10.6 mi (17 km) from ResortQuest Ski and Sport Keystone. Arkansas River and High Creek Fen Preserve are also within 20 mi (32 km).

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

11 July 2022

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Beautiful Property!

Beautiful cabin with a beautiful location. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

19 August 2023

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Wonderful Home!

We really enjoyed the home! We loved all the pictures and books! The property was great too! The kids loved all the rooms and places they could go. All around great!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adeena L.

5 June 2023

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Getaway

Perfect location! Quiet and able to see lots of wildlife. House is HUGE perfect for a large family

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

22 June 2023

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Perfect family getaway

As we were on our way home, I texted the owner that our family had a wonderful week in his beautiful lodge. We could not have asked for anything more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

15 January 2019

Spacious yet cozy getaway in a beautiful location

Even though it's a good distance from any town - we found it easy to keep entertained at the house with the many amenities. The house was big enough for the entire family to enjoy time together and have space alone. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

George E.

31 August 2021

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Awesome place!!

We had an awesome stay at this unbelievable home. Nicely decorated and plenty of room. The views were fantastic. Had fun playing horseshoes and foosball with the kids. Close to cool town Buena Vista and great trout fishing. Will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan M.

22 July 2023

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Heartsel cabin getaway

Great cabin with lots of room. Great views from front porch. Everything the listing stated and more.Quiet neighborhood with excellent star gazing at night. Slightly farther to Buena Vista and other attractions but manageable. Road to cabin a little rough. Would stay here again as positives far exceed any negatives.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

8 September 2023

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Wonderful Week in Colorado

This place has everything we are looking for in a quiet Colorado vacation in August. During the day we hiked the trails, explored nearby towns, watched the wildlife (deer, pronghorn, birds). In the evenings we either ate in town or cooked in the well equipped kitchen. The night skies are so dark that we could even see the Milky Way. We plan be back again next year.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

9 July 2021

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Peaceful with lots of room.

Had a wonderful trip. This home was spacious and peaceful. This home was better stocked with kitchen ware and overall household supplies than any others we have stayed at before. Driveway not trailer friendly for large trailers. There is not a hot tub as advertised.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Craig D.

24 July 2022

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Spacious but overwhelming with decor and furniture items

We booked at least 10 months in advance when listing said “sleeps 12”; and didn’t find out until 2 months prior to trip we had to drop from 11 guests down to 8 or less because of Colorado State Park regulation. Property owner was as helpful as he could be given the situation. We had to alter our plans a bit. The home is beautiful and HUGE; but also overwhelming with LOTS of decor and furniture. One thing 100% agreed upon by us all is of the multiple VRBO rentals we’ve stayed, this one felt as though it hadn’t been cleaned recently; and a bit cluttered. Maybe vacant for some time?? Would have felt a lot cleaner with much less decor and unused kitchen ware and other furniture everywhere. Wasn’t aware there would be trailer/campers right next door on an open property/camp site that were burning fires every night. I was under the impression this was a building/cabin property only area. Aren’t fires banned right now? That ended up an annoyance also with dogs chained up daily and barking at everything. Also, for such a huge rental home for up to 8 people, with just a 50 gallon water tank, and bathrooms with dual shower heads, after just one, maybe 2 showers, the hot water was gone. Great location otherwise. Not a far daily drive into Buena Vista for family shopping and fun. And also lots of activity sporting equipment for use in garage. Just not really a “fresh cut” lawn/yard in the mountains suitable for play. Plenty of room though for horseshoes, corn hole, or similar games.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura K., Aurora

11 October 2012

Fantastic Place to Stay!

Our family, adult kids and grandkids, spent a week at this beautiful home. It has everything and more that people of all ages will enjoy; games, activities, quiet, places to ride bikes, walk and a wonderful location. It is wonderfully designed with plenty of sleeping areas and separate sitting and activity areas. Chris, the owner, could not have been more helpful, professional and responsive from beginning to end. The location is between two towns and you will be taking driving to hiking, fishing, etc. But we wanted that quiet location which was exactly what we hoped for. There are close hikes, drives and both towns offer restaurants and activities. We had a great day, only family there, at the South Park Recreation Center. Very reasonable. Many of our meals were with deer in the yard. We rarely saw a car on the road. The home felt luxurious. There is so much bedding available for all kinds of sleeping arrangements. One of our favorite things was cooking and eating meals together. Another favorite time was sitting and playing on the balcony that wraps around the house, with chairs and tables for everyone. It just could not have been more perfect. Just writing this brings great memories. I would highly recommend this home for any group. I would suggest (which I didn't do), asking Chris about the layout if bedroom arrangement matters to you. Each bedroom has unique and wonderful features, i.e. the master is on the main floor, there is a huge mother-in-law apartment that is great if you have a group of kids or a larger family that can sleep together. It worked great for us. But I could have thought it out better if I had asked. We put two of our little kids in the recliners on the main floor so they had a private play and sleep room. Lots of options. I looked all over the Southwest before settling on this home. The price is very, very fair for such a beautiful home with so much space and a great location. Thank you, Chris, for sharing your lovely mountain home!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sue K.

31 August 2016

Large Spacious Home In The Country!

This Rocky Mountain remote home is located just off US24 near Hartsel. The home is located about 2 miles off US24 and be prepared to drive slow on the maintained dirt roads to the home. While the location of this home served us just fine we found that it felt a little further than we originally had planned on being. Keep in mind where the traveling to sights around Colorado it will take you longer due to mountain roads. Our main purpose for spending two weeks in Colorado was so my Husband and his buddy could off road dirt bike. We had 2 families- 4 adults and 5 kids. 1-10 yr old, 1-15 yr old, 2-16 yr olds, & 1-18 yr old. One thing I would have liked prior to arrival was exactly how the home was laid out. If you are looking for a HUGE home to accommodate you then stay here. The main floor has a formal dining room, living room, kitchen, den (tv room), laundry room, Master bedroom, TV & a jack n jill bathroom. The upper level has a loft area with tv, sofas & sitting areas as well as a full size bed tucked in the corner, 2nd bedroom with king bed with a small balcony, 3rd bedroom with queen size bed, 2nd full size bath, and a Mother in Law Suite featuring a Full Bath and an open area with dinning area, living area with sofa, chairs & TV, kitchen, and a full size bed tucked in the corner. The fuse ball table was used nightly too. Playstation only had on remote controller. Plenty of space & things to keep you busy. Internet was a bit frustrating. It didn't work very good & we think it's because the router is located in the MIL Suite. Maybe an updated router & a booster would help. I was able to get AT&T cell service on occasion. The home is overloaded, packed full of stuff including the garage. Pictures on every inch of every wall, knickknacks, wreaths, etc. Lots of stuff. Lots of dust as there is no way you can dust that many items on a regular basis. Again it didn't effect us really & we kind of got used to it. One thing to keep in mind- you'll probably find a mouse in the house. He does provide lots of traps just in case. We caught one in the kitchen. We hiked up the back side of the mountain on the HOA trail. Views were really cool. We heard a mountain lion 2 nights in a row. We presume it was a female screaming (mating call). It was crazy! Deer, rabbits, cows all right the front door. There is a new home being built next to this house. You could hear the noise but they didn't start too early thankfully. Overall we were satisfied with our stay.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

17 July 2022

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Great home

This home was perfect for our large family. Very well stocked and great location!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A.

22 June 2022

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Amazing location

This home was amazing!! The location great as well. We brought our UTVs to do some trail riding in the mountains, and this location was perfect for that. The home was so clean and comfortable. With 2 little boys with us, it was nice to have all the extras to keep them occupied. Several hours were spent hitting the baseball in the yard. I started to realize what the meaning of the phrase "the silence is deafening " meant. It is so quiet there, I thought I was going deaf. Lol Looking forward to renting again soon.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

2 June 2022

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Colorado 2022

Great quiet location, lots of wildlife to see in our own backyard! Beds were comfortable, all amenities were top of the line.Large home, perfect for large groups.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

21 March 2022

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Great mountain sanctuary!

My family really enjoyed being in the LOTR! Gorgeous views everywhere. Lots of unadvertised amenities. Very spacious, but cozy. Well kept and clean, plenty of books/games/TV for snow days. Would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

6 October 2021

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Comfortable, spacious and convienent

Very nice place with lots of room and the kitchen had everything you could need. Great location to do day trips from to lots of Colorado's highlights.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaushik N.

15 August 2021

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Fantastic Stay!!

We had a fantastic time at the VRBO. Perfect for a getaway. Amazing sceneries and skies!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronda N.

7 August 2021

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Just as described.

Property just as promised. If your looking for a great place and location, you must check this rental out.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R.

4 August 2021

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3rd Year to Stay!

We keep going back, our family (ages 5 to adult) obviously love this property., feels like home! The property is somewhat remote and this is one of the many things we love about it. I might add it's very easy to get to, it.is just not close to town. Not a problem though, we just get what we need when in town! There is plenty of room to do what you like inside or out. Each evening the kids (and adults) loved the bicycles provided. The back deck and front porch are perfect places to relax and enjoy the amazing views. You'll never tire of the beautiful views in every direction. Thank you Chris we had a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne I.

4 August 2021

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Beautiful home

Gorgeous house with beautiful views!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

thomas s.

9 June 2021

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Lariat Loop

The house was awesome. Mr. Neilson has the house set up to be very user friendly. Everything is there except your food. The house is in near proximality (within an hour) to many great sites. Great fishing is nearby as well as the towns of Breckinridge and Frisco

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc M., Denver, CO

28 May 2021

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Weekend Away

Wonderful house / cabin in beautiful setting. Very quiet and peaceful surrounded by snow capped peaks. The house has everything you need plus many, many items to educate and entertain you about the area and the mountains! Christopher was a great host and we had an awesome time away.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

30 March 2021

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Beautiful!

We arrived shortly before a big snowstorm, so my husband was a bit worried about being snowed in. Myself, I just sat and watched the snow fall and loved it! We received over 8” of snow in two days! But the next morning, the roads were all cleared and we had no trouble getting out. There were several shovels for shoveling the driveway. With 9 of us there, we wondered if we’d be falling over each other or going stir crazy, but there was so much room for everyone! We cooked in the beautiful kitchen, played games, watched movies, and sat talking in front of the downstairs fireplace. I just can’t stop saying how beautiful it was!

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

25 February 2021

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Big, comfortable, secluded place for a great stay!

We took our 5 kids from Texas to LOTR for some fun in the snow. We had plenty of space to spread out and enjoyed all the fun décor. It really is secluded, which was nice to get away from everything, be able to let the kids go outside on the large property and run around in the snow, and once they got tired, they came inside and had fun on the foosball table, playing games, or just relaxing. If you want to get out and do other stuff, be ready to drive - we went out to eat one night, and it was a 30 min drive. But we really didn't need to go out that much as we brought food and the property had everything else we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

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