In South Fork .At this South Fork vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rio Grande and 6 miles (10 km) of Wolf Creek Anglers. Rio Grande National Forest and Rio Grande Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
Rio Grande Club - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Coller State Wildlife Area - 16 min drive - 19.6 km
Wolf Creek Ski Area - 38 min drive - 46.4 km
Getting around
Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Mountain Pizza & Taproom - 7 min drive
Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - 8 min drive
The Old Firehouse - 4 min drive
Tiny Timbers Resort & Coffee Bistro - 3 min drive
Two Rivers BBQ - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rowan the Rio Hot Tub on Rio
Permit #STR-01-24
Rowan on the Rio sits at the end of a private cul de sac with the property abutting the Rio Grande River. The home is brand new featuring two master suites each with a king size bed and full bath on the first floor. The grand staircase leading to the second floor was constructed with beetle kill logs from the surrounding area. A gourmet, fully-equipped kitchen flows into the cathedral ceiling family room with ample room for all of your guests. The upstairs has two bedrooms; one with a queen size bed and the other "bunk room" has four bunks in all. Two bunk beds are twin over twin and two bunk beds are twin over full size beds. There is a full bath on the second floor with a unique, handmade vanity/sink. The private back decking provides a unique and calming setting for a soak in the hot tub. Also enjoy the soothing sounds of the Rio Grande River and all of its wildlife!
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
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: 3,300 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Rowan the Rio Hot Tub on Rio Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Benjie P.
Jul 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Benjie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul T.
Jul 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Rowan
Very clean and comfortable cabin with great outdoor living space.
Paul T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gerald B.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We all agree that this was the best place ever. Hope we can get it again next year.
Gerald B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Matt F.
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
South Fork
Was good!!
Matt F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gwen F.
Aug 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Great family time !! This house was a good fit for our family and house was clean when we got there and everything that u needed was supplied we had no problems except some of the beds were a little to uncomfortable. Would stay there again😄
Gwen F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kurt H.
Jul 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Coaching Retreat!
Brought our coaches to stay and the property was incredible! Loved it and will be back!
Kurt H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike H.
Jan 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
Very large and spacious house. Bunk beds in one room was a great idea. All 7 kids got to stay together. Huge common room by the kitchen was perfect.
Mike H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
Michael and Krista P.
Dec 27, 2022
Christmas with the family
Vrbo allowed plenty of space to gather all 16 for first time since Covid.
Kitchen size accommodating but equipment was limited.
Laundry facilities were great.
Dining was cumbersome to get around large bulky table…no leg room.
Bedroom set up was good…beds were a little weak. Sheets were ill fitting on some beds.
Living furniture limited seating for cold winter temperatures.
Forced air heating sounds like you are in a wind tunnel….tough to visit over the noise. Grateful the fire wood arrived…the wood burning stove made the living area much more conducive to sharing conversation with family.
Bathrooms were acceptable space to manage our group. Hot water was exceptionally good…never ran out after multiple showers.
Cleaning was surface only and in need of some deep floor, ceiling (over the stove), window cleaning.
Michael and Krista P.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Debbie T.
Oct 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in South Fork
Our family had a wonderful vacation at this cabin. We enjoyed being right on the river. The neighborhood was quiet and we took morning walk with ou dog. The cabin was very clean and well stocked. . Our adult kids had a blast playing table tennis. The weather was cool and loved seeing the fall colors in the area. Would highly recommend this property.
Debbie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ray R.
Jun 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Location for Groomsmen
Nice property near the river. Clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Ray R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Bart L.
Feb 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Enough room for a large family
This lovely house was just like the listing. There was plenty of space for our family of 14. The house was located in a quiet neighborhood, about 30 min away from Wolf Creek Ski resort. There are a few minor things we would have liked to make our stay better like more comfortable seating in the living room area so the whole family can watch a movie together, TV's in the bedrooms, and the heating system can be a bit loud when it's on and makes the tv in living room hard to hear. The host was prompt in responding to a small kitchen mishap and sent out someone to come and fix it. Overall we would stay again and highly recommend this house with a great view of the river in the back.
Bart L.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris C.
Feb 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado Ski Trip
Great place for a family vacation!
Chris C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather B., Keller, TX
Jan 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Ski Vacation Home!
I can't say enough great things about this property. First of all, the pictures don't do it justice ... every room is perfectly appointed and decorated for the dream winter vacation. Two master bedrooms downstairs with a 2rd large bedroom upstairs plus the bunk room. The kitchen was the most well-stocked of any VRBO that we've stayed in. Literally anything you could ever need is available. There was an abundance of towels (which is usually something that is limited at other properties). The views of the river in the back are breathtaking and the neighborhood is small, quiet and lovely. Others have mentioned the lack of blinds/window dressings but I think it's perfect waking up to those incredible views.
South Fork was a great alternative to Pagosa Springs ... grocery stores in South Fork as well as Del Norte (just 10 mins away) provided everything we needed. And, we had an awesome dinner on NYE in Del Norte at Colorado Grille. Took the kids sledding in the city park in South Fork and they loved it. And, it's a shorter drive to the mountain for skiing & snowboarding. We will definitely consider this property for our next trip to Wolf Creek!
Heather B.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth G.
Dec 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Beautiful cabin, plenty of room for big family. No complaints.
Elizabeth G.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Stacy P.
Dec 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!!
We were planning a ski trip at Wolf Creek and stayed here in South Fork…it was perfect!! The River in front was beautiful and so was the cabin itself! Lots of room and plenary of bedrooms! The bunk room upstairs was so awesome for the kids! Couldn’t ask for any better!!
Stacy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kara M.
Dec 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation cabin
Fantastic cabin for a family getaway. Beautiful property and views of the river. The cabin was very clean and very well stocked. We all had a great time!
Kara M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jenneen L., Tucson, AZ
Dec 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for visiting family
We really enjoyed staying here. We were in the area to visit family who live nearby and it was a great house to have them come visit us and spend time. The kids loved all the outdoor space and the River, even though we had a cold snap while we were there. The house was exactly as described. Thankfully we were aware from other reviews that there are no window coverings so we came prepared with sleep masks and had no problems. We would definitely rent again!
Jenneen L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Luis B.
Dec 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacations
Beatiful house!!!
Luis B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Zane W.
Jul 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend In Southfork
Great time and wonderful property right on the river!
Zane W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jaime G.
Jul 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
This house was amazing! Good views river tubing was so much fun. Plenty of space.
Great place to stay
Jaime G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ryan M.
Jun 24, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! Super nice and CLEAN Cabin on the River
This was a great home for a large family. Everything was very clean and well cared for. Great launching point for hikes, mountain adventures and the Sand Dunes National Park. Definitely a five star property. Would absolutely stay here again!
Tips that would make it better? 1) Blinds or window coverings for the bedrooms. 2) Toilets seemed to have weird issues periodically 3) Picnic table for the wonderful patio.
The cabin is right on the river which is beautiful but be very mindful with children.
Ryan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca s.
May 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible stay!
The Mighty Rio Grande was a beautiful sight! Easy access and the perfect soothing sound. Saw deer wandering through/by property everyday and a Canadian goose nesting by the river, soon to lay eggs! The cabin had a great layout and was most accommodating for our large family of 8. Cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. Would love to return and very highly recommend.
RJS
Rebecca s.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Aaron S.
Apr 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful clean property on the river
This would be a great place for a family or group stay. It's large, very clean, and the location is really private and quiet, and the location right on the river was beautiful. only drawbacks:
1. water pressure in the Kitchen is basically a trickle. I remove the faucet head and that helped a little, but you basically can't wash dishes.
2. they only provide hand soap in the bathrooms, so make sure bring full compliment of toiletries. luckily I had a small backup, but we haven't rented a place in a long while that hasn't provided some basic hotel style soaps and shampoos.
3. the heat/air is crazy loud. the place was 50 degrees when we showed up late in the day and we had to run it into the night to try and bring the temp up... we woke up constantly all night the first night to the air blower, like trying to sleep on an airplane. Future nights we learned and turned the air off completely at night so we could sleep.
But otherwise, we were really happy with the place, great location on the river (though be aware that there isn't much at all around, so pack your groceries), and the place was super clean with nice amenities.
Aaron S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Josh t.
Mar 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Thx. Terrific house. Would rent again and bring more people. Tons of space.
Josh t.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
Tammie S.
Mar 24, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
We loved the location and cabin! Was plenty of room for our group of 13.