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South Fork Shangri-La! Quiet and clean retreat steps from the National Forest!

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Interior
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 898 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Fork, CO
  • Wolf Creek Anglers
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rio Grande Club
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

South Fork Shangri-La! Quiet and clean retreat steps from the National Forest!

South Fork Shangri-La! Quiet and clean mountain home within steps of the National Forest. If you are looking for an authentic Colorado rental hosted by friendly and knowledgeable locals, look no further! Our home affords easy access to the largest wilderness area in Colorado, while providing all the comforts of home. Whether you are here for the outdoor recreation or to just relax and escape from it all; come discover your paradise!
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Rio Grande National Forest. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 12 minutes by foot from Rio Grande National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Rio Grande
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This South Fork cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,056 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Reviews

South Fork Shangri-La! Quiet and clean retreat steps from the National Forest! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shangri-La

Great home: Clean, comfortable, all necessities provided. Great host: Responsive, reliable, accommodating. Great value: Very reasonable nightly rate especially in comparison to other local rentals. Why would you choose a small cabin on top of other cabins and located next to busy main streets when you could rent this clean 3 bedroom home in a quiet neighborhood? I would definitely stay again if I was in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

B F.

Liked: Cleanliness

VRBO

Great stay. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth d., Augusta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Property had everything we needed for a weekend stay. Our dogs enjoyed the gated front deck. Nearby biking at the National Forest area was a great activity literally right in the backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and Cozy

Stayed 3 nights. Skied two days. So nice to go back and relax. Very clean and had everything we could need. The owner was very prompt in answering our messages. Close to everything but still felt secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family ski

It was just what we needed. Easy to get to. Those not skiing enjoyed just hanging out at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shangri La?

Nice cabin, but not as shangrila as photos make it appear. Neighbor is just accross the street and in the the construction business so no real shangri la… Jacob is very attentive and the stars are amazing. The deer and the open space behind the cabin are fantastic. Just don’t expect a great shower here. I have had better showers in in my high school. P.s. Roku tv is miserable as it is every where. Vrbo people stop using Roku and get star link or real satellite tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

So cozy!

Wonderful stay. Property was quiet and house was so cute. It had everything needed for a cozy vacation. Jacob made checking in and out easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!!

Clean affordable, beautiful and so fun getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

We had a wonderful stay cabin was clean and very comfortable! Can not recommend this host enough! He was so good to work with us thru ovstacles that arrived before our trip. We will definitely bppk here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Home had everything we needed. The closed in porch was perfect for our dog in the evenings, especially since he is an outside dog. Was in an ideal location for four wheeling access to both sides of the highway. We really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood in the evenings. Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and spacious for family of 4

We loved the cozy yet spacious cabin and the outdoor property! Our family of 4 had plenty of space inside and enjoyed the deck. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and serve meals, including appliances and a grill. I really liked the location- just on the edge of the town of South Fork with close access to fishing spots on the Rio Grande and Beaver Creek. a coffee shop, and a wonderful Mexican restaurant, and an hour drive to the Great Sand Dunes. It was the perfect location for our trip through CO. The host was quickly responsive to all of our questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Fork VRBO

Great location! Great house! Truly enjoyed the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place!

I loved this place! Perfect size and very home like. Super Quiet neighborhood, I sat out on the porch at night to enjoy the beautiful sky and I was shocked at how quiet it was. Super clean. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P., Silvis, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and beautiful scenery

Beautiful home, plenty of room , very well stocked with EVERYTHING!! We were concerned with this being our first VRBO with no air conditioning but the nights were very cool and slept well! Check in and out process was great and host beyond accommodating.. the only thing that would make it more enjoyable would be having a washer and dryer but there’s a laundromat in town. Very quiet at night and beautiful during the day!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice retreat

Very nice, clean and affordable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and serene

Our stay was very peaceful and serene! A great place to relax after a long day enjoying the great outdoors. We appreciated all the suggestions from the owners to select the perfect hike for us. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

shennanigans

being right against the national forest gave us plenty of opportunities to see wildlife and enjoy the night sky. property was in a great spot and local neighbors were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Perfect place for the three of us to get one last weekend at Wolf Creek. Looking forward.to booking it again next winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

As advertised... loved the location at the edge of the national forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for wolf creek skiing

Accurately described, clean, close to Wolf Creek Ski Area, and we loved the wildlife in the Area. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

House was exactly as advertised. Our family had a great time and enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. We would definitely use again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for our Christmas vacation!

We had the best time staying in South Fork for our Christmas vacation this year. We went skiing at Wolf Creek Ski area 3 of the days- it was a short and easy drive to and from the mountain. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Fork

Everything was as advertised. Great scenery, cozy little warm house. Great walking area with lots of deer down out of the high range. My only request is that the downstairs bathroom should have a tall oval toilet that would accommodate handicap and tall people better. I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Cabin

The cabin was very comfortable and the area was quiet with beautiful views. The host was quick to respond and very attentive. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Vacation

Amazing. Quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023