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Lazy River Guest House

Vacation home in South Fork with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Nestled in the river bottom, this unique property offers an unparalleled retreat with approximately 15 acres of solitude and majestic views. Watch waterfowl fly by, listen to the chorus of birds in summer, or spot deer and other wildlife that frequent this mountain haven close to South Fork CO.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lazy River Guest House

Permit #STR-0224
This property is one of the most unique river properties in the West with approximately 15 acres nestled in the river bottom. The views and solitude of this property are unprecedented. The waterfowl flies past the property on a daily basis and the summer menagerie of birds provides a majestic chorus of nature. There are deer and other wildlife that frequent the property. If you are looking for a mountain retreat that is nestled away this is your answer. This home is close to the South Fork, CO and only about 29 minutes from Wolf Creek Ski Area.. One can also inquire about the Large main house located next door when scheduling your family vacation. Contact us today about your next vacation.
Link to main house below
https://www.vrbo.com/3117322?adultsCount=4&arrival=2022-12-30&departure=2023-01-03&unitId=3690411

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Exterior
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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
South Fork, CO

What's nearby

  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rio Grande Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Wolf Creek Anglers - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rio Grande National Forest - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Wolf Creek Ski Area - 25 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Pizza & Taproom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gone Rogue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Malt Shoppe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pale Morning Coffee - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy River Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lazy River Guest House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy River Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lazy River Guest House located?

Situated in South Fork, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rio Grande, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, and Wolf Creek Anglers. Rio Grande Club is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Lazy River Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a nice property. The river is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Beautiful and perfect for us!!

Such a great place to get away for a quick weekend. Quiet, clean and beautiful. We’ll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Home away from Home!

Such a beautiful location and the home was perfect for our family. It was cozy yet plenty big enough for our family of 6. The fireplace was amazing and kept us very warm after a full day of skiing. We would highly recommend staying there and hope to stay again soon. I’m sure the summer months are beautiful with the river just footsteps away!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Needs some TLC!

No windows worked. Gave us the wrong door code to get in. Outside was very poor and not taken care of. Cobwebs in abundance on exterior logs and lights. Furniture torn and worn. Weeds so tall couldn’t see the river. Everything needs to be cut back away from house. It was very quiet and peaceful but property is run down. Master was very large and and clean but needed a King Bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

sophia g.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great location BUT………

Super cute and wonderful house and even better location with the river right behind, so very relaxing. However, it lacks care for the property and for those who rent there. No thought or care is given which is sad. We spend our money to stay and we chose YOU. That should mean something and not be taken for granted. Yes this is the mountains but how hard would it be to take a broom and sweep off the cobwebs from the deck the day before to make it presentable? Or have the bathroom towels that match and are folded nicely? Or make to take the time to make sure the coffee pot is clean and doesn’t have the used grounds it from the previous guest? The carpet hasn’t been vacuumed and lastly, how hard is it to return a message?? Customer appreciation is at an all time low these days, set yourself apart and be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Morris V.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very disappointed

We arrived from Colorado Springs after staying for a week in an excellent VRBO priced similarly, with intentions of a couple of days with a river view and golf at Rio Grande GC. We had some trouble finding the property but with a call the realtor gave us directions. Property does look like pictures on VRBO but entering we noticed a heavy odor of uncleanliness. After looking we noticed the outdoor porch isn’t usable because of all the cobwebs on the walls. The place looked like it may have been cleaned but no one had been there to inspect for several weeks. Also dead bugs in the window seals and in the tub. No windows open per sticky notes on window and no AC. The linens and towels are mismatch and need replacing. I contacted via voicemail and ask for return call at 7:45am and let them know we were leaving and only staying the one night. We also canceled golf and headed back to the heat. Too bad nice property not kept up. Hopefully the owner will offer a return on our payment for night we didn’t stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy P., Aledo

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

A little more effort please

The location of this house is fantastic but the house itself needs some minor work. There were spiderwebs everywhere inside and out. The kitchen was very under equipped. For example, there were only 4 coffee cups and the house sleeps 6-8. I wrote to the property manager ahead of time concerning a few things I wanted to know about. He responded quickly but the information I was given was inaccurate. There is a really nice big rental next door and that is looking neglected as well. It is a shame because these are both great properties they just need better care. Having access to the Rio Grand made putting up with the negative things really worth it and since we were primarily there to flyfish. For this reason alone, I would still consider renting here again. Next time I would be sure to bring more things to help me in the kitchen. More dish towels, dish soap, coffee filters, a wisk, scissors, foil and or plastic wrap, paper plates, and disposable coffee cups. I brought 6 disposable foil baking dishes and they were a life saver. This would all be needed if I were to come back. Giving your guests a decently equipped kitchen is not really that expensive and in this case it I cannot give it a higher ranking.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024