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River Cottage

South Fork cabin with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Fork, CO
  • Place, Coller State Wildlife Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Club
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

South Fork

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of this South Fork cabin, you'll find Rio Grande National Forest and Rio Grande. Coller State Wildlife Area is within 2 miles (3 km) and Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Coller State Wildlife Area - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 9 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Rio Grande Club - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Wolf Creek Anglers - 13 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Wolf Creek Ski Area - 41 min drive - 31.8 miles

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪149 Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Creek Lodge and restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

River Cottage

Located 7 miles west of South Fork on Highway 149 you will find a mountain cabin nestled in the trees overlooking the Rio Grande River. Our mountain cabin provides stunning views and exceptional natural beauty that only Colorado can provide. Enjoy your coffee on the deck as you listen to the river flow just footsteps away. Fishermen will love this location!
Two downstairs bedrooms sleep 4 guests with queen beds. Upstairs primary suite has queen bed and half bath. Sleep extra guests on sofa bed, or put sleeping bags in upstairs loft. Kitchen is fully equipped. Dining room looks out onto the deck in back that overlooks the river.
Follow the Rio Grande River along the Silver Thread Scenic Highway 17 miles to Creede and explore the town and silver mines. Or drive 30 minutes on highway 160 to Wolf Creek Ski Area which records the greatest average annual snowfall in Colorado.
Don't feel like driving? Relax on the deck with a drink and watch the fishermen in your group cast their lines. Stay out all day and watch the sun set behind the mountains..


Keywords: riverfront, cabin, fishing, ski area, creede, south fork, stunning views

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

River Cottage Cabin
River Cottage South Fork
River Cottage Cabin South Fork

Frequently asked questions

How close is River Cottage to the airport?

This cabin is 56 mi (68-min drive) away from the Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does River Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at River Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does River Cottage have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does River Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is River Cottage to downtown South Fork?

This cabin is 6.8 mi away from South Fork.

River Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyson B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin experience. Super clean and not very close to the other cabins/houses. Right on the river, we fished a few times right next to the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, very peacefull! Setting on the deck and listening to the river is very relaxing. My husband especially enjoyed being able to fish in the river. Cabin is nice, very well equipped. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. It was really nice having a washer & dryer. Only disappointments were that the two downstairs beds were not at all comfortable & the person that cleans the cabin doesn't do a very good job. Other than that, we had a wonderful stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry P., Lakewood, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Once more, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the River Cabin. This was our 5th stay and it never fails to bring relaxation and beauty.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay!

It was an amazing trip. The house was very well furnished. It had everything we needed. It was very clean and we had no issues. Just steps from the river and we enjoyed fishing and just relaxing in the hammock listening to the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mindy t.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a perfect getaway for myself, my husband & daughter. The weather was amazing. The nature was unbelievable. We were able to see a bear. Lots of deer a couple of foxes bald eagle so many beautiful birds. It was amazing. We certainly will be going back. We’ve already decided. We are moving to the area and we have a plan to do so within the next three years we look forward to coming to visit during the winter time next.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wade W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry P., Lakewood, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of heaven.

This was our 4th visit to the River Cottage. Every year we have come here to get away from the fast pace of the city. The river fishing, hummingbirds feeding and starry nights always do the trick!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keenan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool place

Overall a good place to stay, quite and good location. Clean and great outdoor space. Unfortunately the river was high during my stay so i can't attest to the fishing, though it is close by to numerous lakes which were great. Id definitely considered staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

We arrived at River Cottage after a multi hour flight delay and a snowy drive from Denver to find a warm and cozy spot, greeted by a beautiful bottle of wine and handwritten note from the hosts. We found everything we needed to enjoy a ski week at Wolf Creek and celebrate a family member’s landmark birthday. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth F.

Great location but dirty house

The location of this house is phenomenal. Fishing in the river just steps from the back porch was exactly what we were looking for. As for the cleanliness of the property, it was not clean. Dirty toilets and floor, but the most disgusting part was the dirty sheets I got into after after a long day of driving. I reached out to the owner of the property who mentioned they would talk with the lady that cleans the place, but I should have been offered a refund of the cleaning fee as I was not provided a clean house upon arrival. That being said, I would not return to the property again, but did overall enjoy the location and visit with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome vacation

View was amazing, close to hiking trails and atv rentals for the trails. Would 100% stay here again .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin by the river

Wonderful river cabin. Very relaxing. Kitchen was very equipped. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

July

Great cabin...fishing was goodbut fish were small...all browns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing cabin

Rustic but clean, great location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for Rio Grande fishing

Right on the river. The house is good and the location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Family Vacation 2023

We brought side by sides to ride all week. Great location to stay for easy access to Southfork, Creede, Lake City or Pagossa Springs. Hard to Fly Fish on river behind house due to all the trees and bushes at rivers edge. Very peaceful on back porch listening to river. House is older and very dark feeling. Rooms downstairs on smaller side. Bedroom upstairs very roomy. Kitchen very well stocked! Owners left us a sweet note and bottle of wine.☺️ no open fires outside due to neighborhood rules. (Was sad about that.) We love Colorado and this is a great location if you will be taking advantage of all the towns!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry P., Lakewood, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest and high water!

We spent a very restful week at the River Cottage for the 3rd year in a row. It never fails us. Between the cottage, the scenery and the river, one never has to leave if desired. The river was very high and running fast, but did not fail to give us a few good trout. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M., Thornton, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful Cabin on Rio Grande

We had a relaxing and enjoyable stay in this serene cozy cabin along the river. Very scenic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cabin by the river!

Awesome experience at the river cabin. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay

The stay was relaxing and in a beautiful location. Me and my wife enjoyed it thoroughly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

River cottage was the perfect location for our family vacation to wolf creek. It was just a few miles into town and about 20 minutes or so to wolf creek ski area. We have been to South Fork numerous times, and our stay at the River cottage did not disappoint. The area was beautiful! We saw lots of wildlife from the cabin windows and on our drive into south fork. Would love to come back in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great scenic area

The cabin was located in a wonderful scenic area . The river is out back and very easy to walk to . This is a perfect place to unplug and get away . Owners are very responsive and town is about 16 minutes up the road . The river does not have many fish during winter so I suggest going in the spring summer for fishing. Other than that , we will def be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin on the river

Wonderful stay, very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Great fishing spot, very clean and cozy. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and relaxing cabin.

This cabin was perfect for what we wanted. Good location for Creede and South Fork. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed. River front was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022