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Timber Frame Home with Spectacular View of Chalk Cliffs and Canyon

Unwind by a roaring fire while taking in majestic mountain vistas. Get ready for action-packed days of hiking, rafting and soaking up natural beauty.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Timber Frame Home with Spectacular View of Chalk Cliffs and Canyon

Located between Buena Vista and Salida at the foot of the Chalk Cliffs, our vacation home is perfect for families and those who love outdoor adventures. Mt Princeton Hot Springs, white water rafting and hiking are all at your doorstep. Relax on the deck while gazing at Mt Antero and Mt Princeton, or enjoy our great room with cozy fireplace and amazing views of the Chalk Cliffs. The basement boasts a large game room well suited for fun of all ages. Decorated and stocked with everything your family will need, Cactus Flower has it all.

Property manager

Jamie and Jill Ince

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Property does not provide high chair or crib

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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Nathrop, CO

What's nearby

  • San Isabel National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Agnes Vaille Falls - 11 min drive
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 27 min drive
  • Mt. Princeton - 31 min drive
  • St. Elmo - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Princeton Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brown's Canyon Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Browns Canyon Riverside Bar & Grill - River Runners - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mary Murphy Steak House - Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Timber Frame Home with Spectacular View of Chalk Cliffs and Canyon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Timber Frame Home with Spectacular View of Chalk Cliffs and Canyon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Timber Frame Home with Spectacular View of Chalk Cliffs and Canyon?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Timber Frame Home with Spectacular View of Chalk Cliffs and Canyon located?

This family-friendly Nathrop vacation home is located in the mountains, steps from San Isabel National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Agnes Vaille Falls and Mt. Princeton. Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Timber Frame Home with Spectacular View of Chalk Cliffs and Canyon Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Mt Princeton Getaway
Beautiful home with beautiful views was the perfect spot for a family getaway. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So pretty!
Awesome place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
Wonderful home with incredible views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Home
The location can’t be beat, the views are absolutely stunning, and the home is absolutely beautiful. We loved our stay! We can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Blane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in ideal location for views of the Chalk Cliffs!
Clean and new! Everything as advertised in this lovely house. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely beautiful!
What a wonderful house with breathtaking views of the Chalk Cliffs. Everyone was blown away and had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Break
Absolutely beautiful!!! We had an amazing stay! The view is simply stunning!! Hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Mountain Home
This property was absolutely beautiful. The home is fully furnished so it made preparing dinner each night so easy. I would go back to this property in a minute and highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Came for a short stay celebrating a birthday. Kids came, May snow came (17” total over the weekend). We weren’t planning on snow, but still made the best of it. Still enjoyed sight-seeing and the BV area (disc golfing, actual golfing, indoor wall climbing, shopping, cool restaurants) We will visit again as this has quickly become a favorite place for us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Cactus Flower is a beautiful home. It exceeded my expectations. The location is perfect and the proximity to BV, Salida and the Mt. Princeton hot springs in so ideal. Thanks for a great stay. I would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME!!
Most DEFINITELY would stay here again! Ease of booking, communication, comfortable home, the spectacular views...all were outstanding!! We truly enjoyed our vacation. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway spot
We loved our trip to Buena Vista! Cactus Flower is an incredible, secluded property where you can enjoy peace and quiet, yet just a short drive to all of the activities. Hiking, fishing, hot springs, rafting, shopping and restaurants - all at your fingertips. The deck was the best part of the property - amazing views!! Jamie and Jill were great to work with. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful seclusion
The home was beautiful and clean, and just the right size for our 5 adults and 5 teenagers. In a quiet secluded area, close to Buena Vista and a short drive to Salida. We all loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vernon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get-a-way heaven
We stayed for a week at this wonderful place. The deck off the dining room, with a view of Mt Princeton, is the best way to start the day with coffee & finish your day with cocktails. Plenty of space for 6 adults without feeling crowded. Will stay here again. Nice owners. Couldn’t ask for a better place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot springs weekend
Very nice property. Very clean. Excellent house furnishings appliances etc etc and views. We would definitely come back for another stay. Decorated to perfection. Excellent hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vernon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Getaway
This home never disappoints! It’s clean, amazing views & the property owners are very accommodating. Six of us stayed here with ample room for everyone. Began the day with coffee on the deck & ended it on the deck watching the sun set. We’ve stayed here 3 years & will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent C., Denver USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family experience.
The cabin and views were absolutely amazing. The kids to St Elmo, the trout hatchery and hiking and playing. Adults enjoyed Buena Vista and Salida. Highly recommed close to everything. Thanks to our host James & Jill for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave R., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, great place
Loved our stay at the Cactus Flower. The place is beautiful, well-laid out, and well-stocked. Went rafting at a local place they recommended, had a great time. Would highly recommend this location if you want a remote place with a gorgeous view. Super quiet, too. Close enough to BV to make a trip over and pick up supplies, no problem (about 9 mi).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

gene h., mustang

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for extended family
The home had everything needed for a great mountain getaway. Grilled stakes and cooked Colorado corn for a dinner meal and had smores by the fire pit. We had a clear moonless night and the stars were bright. Everyone set on the patio in the mornings for coffee and the view. Excellent layout for three generations to stay together,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don V., Manassas, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome home and views
Place is described perfectly. It as a wonderful central point for our day motorcycles trips. Would have been a little nicer if road was not graveled, but that was minor. We had 3 bucks stop by one night to feed on the grounds it was pretty cool. The cabin was just gorgeous and the owners were very responsive to our needs. All 6 of us would highly recommend staying here. Thanks, Down
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chalk Cliff Views for Days
This property had everything you could need for a group of 6. First off, the views from the house/balcony were stunning of Mt Princeton. We spent a good amount of time outside enjoying the views. The house feels massive with the high ceilings and very comfortable furniture. I love to cook and the kitchen was spectacular. Jaime and Jill were easy to communicate over the VRBO site. Overall we couldn’t be more happy with our stay and if we’re back in the area, we would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Place!
This house was beautiful, clean, comfortable and well stocked. The house felt like a well lived in home with comfortable furniture, extra blankets, well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. The views were breathtaking and honestly the most stunning views possibly anywhere we have ever stayed. We were there with four women for a girl's getaway and the bedrooms layouts and on-suites were perfect for an adult vacation. We hope to come back with our kiddos as the bottom floor game room would be great for them. Location was amazing - very secluded but only minutes away from Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. We will for sure be back! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME Snowboard and Relaxation in Beautiful Setting
We had a fantastic stay, and Jamie and Jill were fantastic with communication and addressing any questions we had. We loved the spectacular views from all over the house... and the secluded but accessible location was perfect for us. The ability to adjust temps with the radiant heating system in the floors let everyone stay warm and toasty with their own thermostats, and the gas fireplace made it super easy to fire up some flames on demand in the living room. Our kiddos loved the foose-ball table and the second living area downstairs. The home was well appointed on all levels... and it made for a fantastic retreat after all our long days on the slopes at Monarch (which we love and highly recommend, too). We'll for sure stay again if we are back in the area!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Home Surrounded by Mountain Peaks
Our family of active adults came for the nearby hiking but ended up falling for the architectural gem of a home. The views of two 14ers - Mt. Antero and Mt. Princeton, the Chalk Canyon valley, and the nightly star show made us cherish our time on the large deck. We were visited by a variety of birds and non-stop hummingbirds. Roku TVs were available for easy casting but we were drawn to the foosball table, board games and card games on the deck. The huge windows facing the mountains means this house works for you if you wish to stay inside or on the deck and read a book, do yoga or enjoy some quiet time. If you are a hiker, walker or runner, there is a scenic 10 mile route from the house which includes 4 miles on a historic canyon trail (with add-on mileage available on the amazing Colorado Trail). We had our choice of eight nearby 14ers to climb and numerous shorter but scenic hikes rated among the state's best. Our foodie kids loved the shops, breweries and restaurants in nearby Buena Vista (16 min drive) and Salida (25 min drive) ...as did my wife and I. In our downtime, we enjoyed our visits to restored ghost town areas in St. Elmo and Fairplay. Finally, the people in the area and responsive owners were very friendly and helpful. We didn't want to leave and already miss Cactus Rose.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home!
We loved our stay. The owners gave amazing directions to get to the home in case we lost reception and once we arrived everything was perfect for our stay. Check-in and check-out was super smooth. The kitchen is well stocked in kitchen supplies and everything you could need to spend days in this beautiful location. Lots of games and places to relax throughout the home. Close to town and the views were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024