Vacation Rental Homes in the mountains of Buena Vista, Colorado

Buena Vista
"Now This is Really Colorado!"

Collegiate Peaks Vacation Homes

Home of the Fourteeners in Chaffee County central Colorado Buena Vista lays serenely at the base of magestic Mount Princeton, famous for it's "chalk cliffs" and Mount Princeton Hot Springs. She alone could provide enough activities for your whole vacation! But wait, there's more: Buena Vista is nestled among nine other 14,000 foot behemoths. It's a spectacular nature's playground.

This charming, friendly small town has 304 days of sunshine and is located at an altitude of 8,000 feet. You'll love our "banana belt" weather. Most winter day temperatures are in the 40s, while summer highs are in the 80s. Buena Vista is Spanish for "beautiful view" – and they spread out in every direction. What a recreational paradise!

The Arkansas Valley, where Buena Vista is located,
abounds with recreational opportunities:

  • There are trails of all kinds: hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing
  • The Arkansas River is the #1 spot in the country for river rafting
  • A burgeoning arts community features galleries, receptions, demos, classes, and more
  • Nine-hole and 18-hole golf courses have mountain views and abundant wildlife
  • Rent Jeeps, Kayaks, ATVs, horses, llamas, you name it.
  • Historical enactments, fun special events
  • Two area hot springs mean relaxation and fun
  • Lakes, streams, and the Arkansas River offer year-around fishing
  • Very affordable "undiscovered" ski resorts are only an hour away in every direction
  • Fall colors are spectacular
  • Walk safely day and night

Rafting the Arkansas River in Chaffee County Colorado



Horseback riding near Buena Vista Colorado



Mountain biking near Salida Colorado

 





Kayaking the Arkansas River in central CO





Skiing and Snowboarding Monarch Ski Area near Salida Colorado





Horseshoeing in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

Within Minutes of Your Door in Buena Vista Colorado:

  • Rafting on the Arkansas River
  • Fishing on the river and in creeks and lakes
  • Scenery to die for
  • Bird watching
  • Wild animal viiewing
  • Hot springs pools
  • 4WD excursions
  • Mountain biking
  • Nature trails to hike
  • Backpacking
  • Mountain climbing, peak bagging
  • Rock hounding
  • The Colorado Trail
  • Parks/town lake with ducks
  • Historic walks
  • Melodramas
  • Art galleries, receptions, demos
  • Restaurants
  • Gift shops/Antiquing
  • Performing arts and entertainment
  • Outdoor concerts in the park
  • Horseback riding
  • Llama trekking
  • Picnic by the Arkansas River
  • Rock and ice climbing
  • Miniature golfing
  • Aspen viewing
  • Cross country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing
  • Drive-in movie

 

Day Trips Within an Easy 2-Hour Drive of Buena Vista Colorado

  • Monarch Ski Area
  • Ski Cooper
  • Copper Mountain Ski Area
  • Breckenridge Ski Area
  • Sand Dunes National Monument
  • Alligator farm and reptile park
  • Outlet stores
  • Visit a winery
  • Royal Gorge
  • Cripple Creek casinos
  • 14,000-foot peaks
  • Florrisant Fossil Beds
  • Hunting
  • Snowmobiling
  • Historic mining/ghost towns
  • Scenic Collegiate Peaks Byway (designated scenic drive)
  • Zipline adventures


Snowmobiling in Chaffee County Colorado



Zip line adventure near Salida CO

 




Scenery near Buena Vista Colorado


Mountain View in Chaffee County Colorado

More things our long-term guests like about Buena Vista Colorado

  • Denver is only 117 miles away for "big city" weekend fun
  • Quality schools – both public and private – provide a less problematic childhood
  • 18 churches welcome you to worship
  • The Central Colorado Regional Airport can be accessed by private and commercial planes
  • Colorado Mountain College offers a multitude of classes
  • Clubs and organizations of all descriptions wait to embrace you
  • This is a mecca for retirees who seek real quality of life in their later years
  • Our positive economic climate welcomes new businesses
  • Population: In town 2,500, Surrounding area 2,500

 

Church in Buena Vista CO

Hunting in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness near Buena Vista

We are Your Buena Vista Long-term Vacation Home Specialists

Reserve your time today! Call 866-866-4659
(We’ll leave the key under the doormat.)

Marilyn Ross, owner — Steve Heimberg, manager
COLLEGIATE PEAKS VACATION HOMES
toll-free: 866-866-4659 or 719-395-2227
Email: Marilyn@MarilynRoss.com
POB 922, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Fax — 719-395-8650

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Last updated 3/5/08