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West Elk Wilderness Lodge

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

West Elk Wilderness Lodge

Hello! Welcome to the West Elk Wilderness Lodge.
When we think of home, we think of a place of love, laughter, and good times. These walls hold a lot of special memories for us, unwinding after a day of adventures around Gunnison.
For many decades now, many fond memories have been had with our family hunting and exploring in the nearby West Elk Wilderness, so this was a fitting name for the Lodge.
Located on the west edge of town near the Gunnison River on a 1.5-acre lot, we often have deer and fox on the property and every once in a while, a black bear. They are a delight to watch and the sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous as well. The Lodge offers the feeling of being out of town while having all of the amenities and comforts of being in town.
We are honored to open our doors to have you share in all that joy, and help you make some memories here of your own.
So, when you come in, kick off your shoes and enjoy the wonderful heated floors throughout the home. On the main floor is the first bedroom featuring a queen bed, bunk beds and also a desk area, a bathroom with a steam shower, a living and entertaining space with a pool table and piano, a kitchen and dining area, a laundry room and a morning coffee room. Upstairs you will find another family room with futon bed and game area, the master suite with a king bed, walk-in closet and bathroom with shower, and two more bedrooms with queen beds and a family-friendly bathroom with double sinks and a shower/tub combo.
This is the perfect home for your family and friends!

Sorry no long-term rentals (stays beyond 28 days), as we still like to come and enjoy the lodge ourselves. There is a long-term tenant above the detached garage. There are outside security cameras. NO PETS! This home is allergy-free with carpet throughout! Please do not rent if you need to bring your dog

Property manager

Jenny Lain

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2899 sq ft (269 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Contact Manager to Inquire
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
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
Property Registration Number 23-701

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
West Elk Wilderness Gunnison
West Elk Wilderness Lodge Gunnison
West Elk Wilderness Lodge Private vacation home
West Elk Wilderness Lodge West Elk Wilderness Lodge
West Elk Wilderness Lodge Private vacation home Gunnison
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About the neighborhood

Map
Gunnison, CO

What's nearby

  • Rim Rock Trail - 3 min drive
  • Western State Colorado University - 4 min drive
  • Gunnison Pioneer Museum - 4 min drive
  • Jorgensen Park - 5 min drive
  • Dos Rios Golf Club - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Love's Country Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Power Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mochas Drive Thru Coffeehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza & Pasta - ‬3 min drive

West Elk Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
I brought my volleyball team for a sports camp, and it was a great experience. We enjoyed our time at the house, and it was everything we needed and more. Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
annual fish trip
very positive. grill needed to be cleaned up prior to use. lots of grease buildup which we burned off. otherwise great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely home!
Our family traveled into Gunnison for a family wedding. West Elk was the perfect house to host our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ida V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding in Gunnison
The house was clean and well stocked. The kitchen has everything you would need. There are multiple spaces inside and out for everyone the gather. If we had another family event in Gunnison, we would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin in a small city
This was a nice and cozy cabin right on the edge of Gunnison. There was plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed playing some pool and hanging out in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lodge
Home was nice and roomy.. Only complaint would be the drive way was very muddy and walks were not shoveled upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lee A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ice Fishing trip
Absoulutely amazing place! We really did wish the property allowed for us to bring out pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
We had a wonderful time with family. We enjoyed our visit with our child at Western Colorado University. The weather was beautiful. Our evenings were spent around the fire pit enjoying the stars and great family stories. The home felt like our home for a short period of time. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!
The house is huge with lots of space to hang out. Fire pit was nice in the evenings. Lots of parking for a trailer and pickups if needed. The only negative feedback if you even call it that would be we got locked in the bathroom because the door knob was broke. There weren't enough trash bags in the kitchen to get us past the 2nd day. It may also be good to note in the ad that there is no air conditioning in the house. We survived because the nights were nice out. Overall awesome place to stay. We.loved it! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice House
Not one complaint. Very beautiful and as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEANETTE M., Loveland, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic and relaxing retreat
This was a clean and spacious home for our annual girls trip. Plenty of room for all 9 adults. Great rustic feel. Good location in town. Short walk around the corner to the Gunnison river. Thirty minute commute to Crested Butte, close to Blue Mesa. Our only suggestion is back deck had a few wood boards needing replacement, which was fine for our adult group, but could be a tripping hazard for older adults or kiddos. Overall great experience at this home. We'd stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family
We had a great time. The house was perfect. Property manager was very responsive when we checked in and found a small but manageable issue on check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald F., Lakewood, CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm, Cozy & Clean - Perfect for Families
My family has stayed at many VRBO and other vacation properties from Oregon to Michigan, Montana to Texas and Arizona. This beautiful property is one of our top five favorites and the only one we have stayed at twice. The layout is perfect for family gatherings with space to spread out, play games, watch TV, play pool or sit on the back patio with a warm fire. Comfortable beds and luxurious toiletries in the bathes and showers were a nice upgrade from our previous stay. I highly recommend this jewel in the Colorado mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
The property manager is very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
I would definitely book this again. Lots of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice accomodation
Our family of 10 was here in November for elk hunting season. The house was very well supplied with linens and towels and the kitchen was also very well supplied with everything we needed. It is located in a nice neighborhood and close to town which has a Walmart and a couple of grocery stores for last minute supplies. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mictoriax R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property on the edge of Gunnison
The property is exactly as described. The kitchen had everything we needed to enjoy some home cooked meals and we enjoyed the back patio and fire pit. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty M M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
This large property was a good fit for a family wedding. Plenty of space and a large kitchen. I was a little surprised that there were renters in the adjoining property but they were very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gunnison is always a wonderful place to be. The property was only about 1/2 mile from the property
Perfect for our family gathering. Fishing was great, the property was clean and neighbor was super helpful. Wonderful, we would rent this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Perfect home, plenty of room, clean and spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Warren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
SURPRISE!
If you like surprises this place is for you! Your first surprise will be the email you receive 2 days before your check-in informing you of the long term tenant that lives on property above the garage. This will not only limit your parking, but access to the driveway as well. Our second surprise was being greeted by said tenant moments after our arrival informing us that we were parked incorrectly. We had not yet removed our bags from our vehicle. Off to a great start! We were greeted with our next surprise when we tried to take showers that night as we learned that the water heater had been shut off. Not turned down, but set to off. Finally, we were surprised to find out that the outdoor security cameras, so casually mentioned in the listing, are pointed at the outdoor deck and fire pit area and are absolutely active as they will tun on to watch your every move. Not that we are hiding anything, but I do like my privacy. The house itself is nice and roomy, and yes a well stocked kitchen. The toilet paper is abysmal which probably wouldn't have bothered me except for the other issues we faced. At $400+ a night, there are better options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
Very nice place located in a quiet setting. The home is well stocked and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaVella S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House that has everything
This rental property had everything you will need. The kitchen was definitely stocked. Make sure you check out all the cabinets. Everyone loved the kitchen and the pool table. Good location, close to town and Crested Butte. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Tourney Trip
Enjoyed the house and was perfect for our trip. We didn’t use the house much except to sleep which was a shame because the property was awesome. Very secluded part of town so it was very quiet which we wanted. Only regret was we didn’t use the house much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Great house with plenty of room for everyone. Kids enjoyed the pool table hours of entertainment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022