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Luxury Riverfront Retreat | Private Hot Tub | Media Room | Mountain Views

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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South Fork, CO
  • Place, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wolf Creek Ski Area
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Luxury Riverfront Retreat | Private Hot Tub | Media Room | Mountain Views

Welcome to Mountain Shadow Retreat, a premier riverfront retreat offering luxury in an unforgettable Colorado setting. Nestled along the banks of the South Fork Rio Grande River, this exceptional home blends upscale comfort with breathtaking riverfront views and endless access to outdoor adventure.

Relax on the expansive riverside deck with sweeping views of the river and surrounding mountains, soak in the private hot tub just steps from the river or gather on the deck in the evenings under the stars. Whether you’re entertaining or unwinding, every space is designed for elevated relaxation.

Inside, the main level features three luxurious king bedrooms, each thoughtfully appointed for comfort. The primary suite offers a spa-like five-piece ensuite bath and Smart TV, while the two additional king bedrooms are also equipped with Smart TVs and share a spacious full bathroom. Upstairs, a bunk room and a fourth full bathroom provide additional accommodations ideal for families or groups.

The chef’s gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with dual ovens, a gas range, a large island, and an inviting dining area—perfect for hosting memorable meals. Step outside to the riverfront deck, complete with a gas grill and Blackstone for elevated outdoor dining.

After a day of adventure, retreat to the private media room located above the garage—an ideal space for movie nights and relaxation. Two convertible futons provide additional sleeping options without sacrificing comfort.

–Where You’ll Sleep–
• Bedroom 1 (Main Level) - King Bed | w/five-piece Ensuite Bath | Smart TV | Riverside deck access
• Bedroom 2 (Main Level) - King Bed | Smart TV | Riverside deck access
• Bedroom 3 (Main Level) - King Bed | Smart TV
• Bedroom 4 (Upper Level) - Two sets of Bunk Beds, Twin over Full | Smart TV

–Amenities You’ll Love–
• Riverfront Location
• Select Comfort Beds
• Media room with projector & additional sleeping space
• Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
• Private Hot Tub
• Expansive Riverside Deck
• Two-car garage with room for vehicles and outdoor gear

–Location–
• Wolf Creek Ski Area - 18 miles
• Rio Grande Club - 3 miles
• Gold Medal Flyfishing - Out the back door.
• Creede Repertory Theatre - 22 miles

–Good To Know–
• STR Permit#: 2026-STR1062
• Bunk room and media room equipped with A/C.
• All stays over 30 days require a mid-stay clean; longer stays require cleans every 30 days (guest expense)
• Exterior Security Cameras: Located outside the home only
• Pets are allowed for $40/day, maximum $250 per stay (up to 2 dogs). Please notify us upon booking if you are bringing a pet.

–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we are a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes.

When you stay with us, you can always expect:
• Locally owned & operated service with insider knowledge of the area
• 24/7 guest communication if anything arises
• Lightning-fast response times
• Professionally cleaned and maintained homes
• Every property inspected before arrival to ensure it is guest-ready

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required when booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date forfeit the entire reservation amount, while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days before your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days before the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Rio Grande. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a jetted tub.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Rio Grande and a few minutes from Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,902 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR-1062
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1586-259783

Luxury Riverfront Retreat | Private Hot Tub | Media Room | Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding rental, extremely well equipped. It’s our go to place for Wolf Creek ski trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best places we have stayed at yet. They had everything there! Place was clean & host was informative and responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was super clean and well-equipped.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Love this place!

Always a perfect stay with plenty of room, multiple activity options, outdoor cooking options, and the sound of the river to calm the spirits.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the wonderful stay. From beginning to end, it was a pleasure to stay in your beautiful home. We look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig m.

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

Perfect stay

Great stay perfect location on the river
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Fantastic Winter Cabin for a Large Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great experience in this rental. It’s located conveniently within South Fork and about 15 miles from Wolf Creek. Everything about the home was cozy and the amount of space was great for 10 adults. The management company was very communicative and helpful with every question we had. Would love to stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari J.

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

GREAT STAY

This is our favorite place to stay in Southfork with a group!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house. Have rented it multiple times in the past. Perfect location and atmosphere! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

greg k.

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

Great stay for a ski trip

Amazing place for a dad’s getaway ski trip! Comfy, modern, great location - would definitely recommend and return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing. We had four couples staying and it fit us perfectly. It was so thought out and we had everything we needed. It is in a great location along that beautiful river. The house was very clean and the host communicated well and we’re very helpful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

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

We loved this house!

Great space for big groups/families. We would book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful stay here! Two families (9 people) and it was very spacious! Amenities included were great and the location is perfect! Easy drive to Wolf Creek to ski. The house was very clean and had plenty to do to keep our kids entertained indoors and out. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
House is amazing. It was the perfect spot for our family vacation. The location makes it super easy to go do activities during the day and to sit on the porch in the evenings soaking up all of God’s beautiful creation. The host was very responsive to any questions we had. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Great place

Wonderful place! Will definitely be back. The house is great and has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan L.

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

Excellence!

Thoroughly enjoyed everything!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great House!!

Really nice house with great amenities and awesome location on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

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

The place to stay

This property was wonderful! The layout was great for three families with kids! The bonus room above the garage was great for the boys! The kids loved the hot tub and the kitchen had everything you needed! They even had spice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Great House!

We had a great stay - great house for several families. Pleasantly surprised at the toys and books available for the kids and the kitchen had everything you could possibly need to feed a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H.

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

Fall Break

Overall experience was great. Property was clean. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Great rental!

We rent houses through VRBO all the time, this was one of the best houses we have stayed in. Layout was great for multi family, large living area, use of garage and large decks. Very convenient to Wolf Creek and trails. We will stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriane R.

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

Beautiful home base

We loved our stay! Feeding the chipmunks and watching for the neighborhood bear were highlights! Can’t wait to come back during ski season!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summer Family Get Away

Very nice and clean property. Well stocked with all the comforts of home and a beautiful deck with the river flowing in back yard. We enjoyed our stay and will plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah F.

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

Perfect getaway!

My wife and I brought our families to stay here for a ski trip at Wolf Creek, and the house was perfect for us! We had plenty of space, and we were all comfortable. I would highly reccommend this property to anyone going to South Fork.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER C.

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

Great!

The house was amazing. We felt right at home and truly enjoyed the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023