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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12239 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Benchmark with Guest Cabin

PERMIT #STR1016

This charming home is located just west of South Fork in a quiet neighborhood. The home offers guests a large private fenced back yard with an inviting fire pit to enjoy the cool evenings. The main home has an artistic flare with a beautifully constructed custom log staircase, unique plaster designs, gas stove and plenty of room for family and friends. The gourmet kitchen has granite counter tops with two sinks and two ovens. The master is on the ground level with a king bed and extra large master bath. The upstairs has a bath and one king, one queen, a futon and a trundle bed. Benchmark Retreat has all of the comforts of home and more!
There is a detached guest cabin with a full kitchen, bath, washer/dryer, and queen size bed. Guests will love having their own space to relax on this spectacular property.
The main home can be rented alone without the guest house at a reduced rate.

Property manager

Beau Meyer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,570 square feet

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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 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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
South Fork, CO

What's nearby

  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wolf Creek Anglers - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Rio Grande Club - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Coller State Wildlife Area - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Wolf Creek Ski Area - 34 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Pizza & Taproom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Firehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Timbers Resort & Coffee Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Rivers BBQ - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Benchmark with Guest Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Benchmark with Guest Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Benchmark with Guest Cabin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Benchmark with Guest Cabin located?

Located in Rio Vista Estates, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rio Grande and Rio Grande National Forest. Rio Grande Club and Wolf Creek Anglers are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Benchmark with Guest Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Great home and location for a trip to Wolf Creek ski resort. The extra suite was a bonus for our family to spread out. Great place to spend the Christmas holidays!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Super location for ATV trails. Loved the outdoor space around the houses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Had everything we needed. really enjoyed our stay. The guest house was a plus. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Clean, very close to mountain and town
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Convenient location and accommodations for a dad/daughter ski weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

This house was a nice place to stay, and the realtor was very nice. The location was perfect for us. We love skiing Wolf Creek and staying in South Fork.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Great home for skiing at Wolf Creek. We very much enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10

One of the best vacation rentals we have ever stayed in. The location and the atmosphere were exactly what my family was looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

8/10

Love to have dinners at this cabin with family. Close to the mountain for the snowboarders in our group
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

Perfect setup for our family. My wife and I stayed in the separate cottage and out sons and children stayed in the main house. Perfect situation for all.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We loved this property! It is off the main road with easy access to the highways. Set in a quiet neighborhood, it’s perfect for a getaway with all the amazing features. This place is very very spacious with a wonderful back yard for entertaining
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

This house was perfect for our stay. It has plenty of space for all of us. We enjoyed the large kitchen and the three bathrooms in the main house. One of the couples with us stayed in the guest house which was perfect for them! We had a fire several nights and the large parking area was great for our two trucks and trailers to park and turn around in. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10

We stayed here for a week with another family and had 5 teenage boys!! The house was perfect for us! We had a few questions upon arrival and Beau responded immediately. There was an issue with the fireplace in the living room that we could not figure out and Beau came over and took care of it right away. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

6/10

The house started out overall great! Throughout the trip the minor inconveniences stacked up though. The washer didn’t work properly, we arrived with a stopped up sink, had to replace toilet paper, experienced a leak and a beeping fire alarm. Overall we were pretty satisfied with the stay besides these minor issues. Would probably stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

The location of this property is ideal for traveling around to other areas. The yard is very pretty and we really enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings and coffee on the patio in the morning looking out over the yard to the mountains. My biggest complaint however is that most of the windows in this house do not open and there is no a/c. We were there in August and it was HOT. The kitchen could get no breeze at all which made cooking a struggle. We had to open the doors (with no screen door to keep the critters out) and put a fan there to try to get some air moving. If the windows in the living/dining/kitchen had opened it would have made all the difference in the world. On a good note, we did have an issue with the propane tank on the grill being empty and the management responded promptly to resolve the issue. Overall if you’re not staying here in the heat of the summer I would recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10

Overall, the stay was very nice. But the stay was was marred by the initial check in. A week in advance, we received very detailed check in instructions. Key pad and code, lock box, etc. so after driving 14 hours, we get there after dark, primed with our detailed instructions. Key code did not work and there was no lock box. We stood in the cold just looking. Luckily someone thought to look under the mat and there was a key!? So we got in thankfully, luckily. We did call after hours and the owner, Beau, was extremely responsive and was able to get keys and help us get the guest house open, after a while. And while there were a few normal glitches with someone else’s house, the overall stay was lovely and very clean. But when I tried to communicate with the property manager Carrie, she was terse and extremely unapologetic regarding the debacle of check in. She had one job. Making sure we could get in to the property. A simple walk through after the last tenants left would have prevented this. Carrie, as clean as a property is does nothing if the tenants cannot access it. For others, I’m sure they have corrected the broken key pad and misplaced lock box so you can rent knowing the property is lovely, clean, and a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

My wife and I brought 2 teens and 3 20’s. We had plenty of room with all of our ski gear and plenty of room to cook for 7. Great experience. We will be back and may not wait until ski season!

10/10

Property manager was great. We had 2 issues one with the door to the mother in law suite and the other with a water-pump(we didn’t have water from about 9pm until 8am) and he fixed both problems. House was clean and quiet.

8/10

This is a nice home and was great in most ways. Really only sleeps 11 unless one guest is a toddler. The 11th bed is a rollout bed from a closet. Upstairs there is a king-sized bed in the far side with a toddler futon. Then there is a partial wall and a queen sized bed. On the queen bed side around the corner is a small nook with a twin futon with twin pull-out. Downstairs is a beautiful large master suite with a king-sized bed. The guest house has a queen-sized bed. We loved that there are four bathrooms (one in the separate house, master bath, main level bath, and upstairs). Plenty of hot water as the guest house has its own water heater. Would have been very helpful if the kitchen had more food prep supplies to accommodate a large group. Bring your own crock pot, soup pots, etc. Living room is somewhat small with comfortable seating for five. Any other seating is chairs around the table or bar in the kitchen. Overall this is a great place though. Very well decorated, clean and accommodating. The property managers were easy to communicate with and quick in responding to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10

I write this review as someone who has used VRBO for vacations regularly! So I have experience & know when something is terrific & when something leaves us wishing we'd chosen differently. I rely on reviews to help me decide & hope this will do the same for you! Sleeps 10 easily. The main house has a master w/ a king, & upstairs (we called it the Loft but it has a door so it can be private!) sleeps a king, double, a twin w/ a trundle & it has a futon. I am NOT counting the futon b/c unless you're a young child (think 5 or so) this would be very uncomfortable. The master is large, & the unique thing is no closet. There are dressers! As a skier, we like to hang stuff up b/c it's bulky. Heating the house is fine; the master, main room & the loft all had their own heating systems. Upstairs could get warm - we just turned it off at night. The main room is not large- we all fit around the table but couldn't all sit in the den together. Some sat at the dining table. One TV. Bring your own board games. Things to remember! This is the first home we've rented w/ no spices, etc.. It is fully stocked with cookware & dishes! No Bath soap- (first rental w/out it.) Hair dryers needed in each bathroom (an extra touch to get a 5 star review). would be great to have a pack and play for parents w/ young ones. Also! Hooks IN the house for hanging ski jackets. There is a mud room with hooks, but leaving boots & jackets out there makes it VERY cold for the next ski day. This is on a dirt road; be ready for mud/slush in the winter. The appliances all work great! The washer and dryer was amazing. Great gas stove top and another electric oven under the island sink. There is no disposal so plan on throwing all leftovers in the trash. We had tons of bath towels! Three FULL bathrooms in the main house. So if you're in the loft, you don't have to come downstairs. Great cleaning supplies for the kitchen w/ dish soap, dishwasher soap & paper towels. (Bring Ziploc bags, Reynolds wrap, salt and pepper.) House comes w/ laundry soap and dryer sheets! Guest house works for a couple or family w/ small children w/ a crib. Has a kitchen. The Loft- this is designed for one family- It has a a bit of privacy b/c the closet is HUGE w/ drapes & of course the bathroom has a door . There is a 1/2 wall between the king bed & the rest of the space. Only 5 minutes from the grocery store for re-stocking and 24 minutes to Wolf Creek! Enjoy!

8/10

Really comfortable and clean home. A few minor issues: there had been a lot of snow and the walk that was shoveled to the front door was extremely narrow and icy. The gate leading to the separate cabin was also very narrow (hard to get stuff through) and not shoveled. The other thing is that the dishwasher didn't work correctly because the soap dispenser door can't open. So dishes weren't particularly clean. Hopefully both those issues are easy to fix for the next guests. Directions to the home were clear. Future guests should be aware it's a longish dirt driveway that can get very muddy and slippery. We had no problem with 4WD.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10

Wonderful location. Not too congested and Short distance to Wolf Creek ski. And Pagosa Springs. We loved the area the house was located and everything about it. Great accomodations - just like home. We would come back ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10

Great, peaceful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

We had a great stay at this house. Family from around the country converged here to attend a wedding. It was perfect for us as we like to cook and eat breakfast at "home" and the kitchen is a good space that flows into the living area. The beds were comfortable, bathrooms were nice, and the house was even in a good location to go for a walk or run right from the front door.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10

Great cabin. We had 9 people / teenagers and adults in this cabin. This house accomadated us well. We had plenty of room including bathrooms. Very cozy and comfortable home. Close drive to town for supplies and only a 25 minute drive to the slopes. We would stay here again! The only reason I am giving it a 4 instead of a 5 is that the upstairs King bed is very hard and the roll out bed was very hard (not unexpected with a roll out bed) probably fine for young kids but should be noted if adults are sleeping upstairs or if a hard bed keeps you from sleeping well. The master suite was amazing and the bed was very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018