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Escape to this Cozy Cabin and unwind in a secluded retreat near top attractions. Unwind with the soothing sounds of the water, enjoy fishing right outside, or savor local flavors at Garlic Mike's restaurant next door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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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.

Virgil's Cabin on the River

Ready to Relax? Look no further! This Cozy Cabin that sleeps 11 is the perfect getaway. You can fish right in front of the cabin, or just sit and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the water rushing by. This location can't be beat. You have a secluded getaway, that is conveniently located to all the top nearby attractions. Not to mention, you are right next door to Garlic Mike's, one of the best restaurants in Gunnison! The free RTA is right out the door and will take you anywhere you want to go from Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte, to Gunnison. You are also across the street from a Bike Path that leads you to Downton Gunnison 3 just miles away.

Room Descriptions:
When you walk in the house there is a 1/2 bathroom and bunk-bed (full bottom bunk/twin top (Must be 7+ yrs to sleep on top bunk)) close to the front door in an over-sized open spaced hallway. Past and above the bunk beds is a stairway that leads to the master bath and bedroom. Turn to the left past the stairs is a new bedroom with a king bed. On the other side of the house there is a bathroom and above the bathroom/Kitchen area is a loft with another two twin beds. The stairs to get to this is a ladder and not recommended for everyone (it's straight up and down against the wall).

The neighboring property is Grandpa's Cabin. Book both, bring friends! Grandpa and Virgil were best friend's. They knew what they were doing.

NO PETS:
Under Colorado state law
HB16-1426, it is a crime to knowingly misrepresent a companion, assistance, or emotional support animal to avoid pet fees or have an animal in housing that otherwise does not allow pets.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,497 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 area

Located in Gunnison, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gunnison River and Oak Flat Trail, while Smith Opera House and Gunnison Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Gunnison travel guide
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Gunnison, CO

What's nearby

  • Blue Mesa Mirror
    Blue Mesa Reservoir
    21 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Town of Mount Crested Butte Panorama
    Crested Butte Town Park
    27 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Crested Butte Mountain Resort
    Crested Butte Mountain Resort
    33 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Western State Colorado University
    3 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Gunnison Visitor Information Center
    4 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Pie-Zans
    5 min drive
  • Subway
    4 min drive
  • Garlic Mike's
    1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Virgil's Cabin on the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Virgil's Cabin on the River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Virgil's Cabin on the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Virgil's Cabin on the River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Virgil's Cabin on the River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Gunnison River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Western State Colorado University and Oak Flat Trail. Smith Opera House is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Virgil's Cabin on the River Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great place to stay

It was a nice little cabin, communication was easy and check in was a breeze, I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SMG J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable. Small kitchen, one of two showers is small. Very cozy and warm living room. Responsive host. Easy access to a nice restaurant next door but delivery truck woke me up at 4 am the day after Christmas, I doubt deliveries are usually that early, could have been getting an early start on deliveries due to lost time on the holiday, ie giving them the benefit of a doubt. Either way some noise from restaurant activities may occur. River was nice to have, basically running thru the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nik and Lacy H.

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was clean, beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for our group of 7. The property is beautiful and we enjoyed spending time outside
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sid V.

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

Wonderful vacation on the Gunnison River

Grandpa’s cabin exceeded our expectations. The patio was heaven. Early in the morning with coffee, breakfast and a beautiful view over the river? Life is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Very relaxing time!

We were very pleased to be able to stay at Virgil's Cabin. The cabin is spacious and clean. It was so relaxing to sit by the river and watch the world go by. We enjoyed a fire and s'mores most evenings by the fire pit. The cabin is tucked away from the highway so it feels more secluded but the location made it easy to pick up groceries and other supplies we needed. We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT G.

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

Elk hunt

Hunted GMU 67 a little over 1 hour drive from cabin beautiful location on the Gunnison River tried fishing in front of cabin but no luck didn’t matter we got 4 nice elk so a great week Thank you very much Scott
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Location, cabin needs some work

Great location on the river. Very good for a family with kids. Kids would enjoy small loft, even though it is not recommended because of potential unsafe. For multiple adults staying, loft is too small, bunk beds not for adults, plus bottom bunk bed frame broken. Bathrooms and showers are very small, need updating. Kitchen ok for small group. It took a while to learn light switch locations. Cleaning needs to be done under beds and corners. Stove top burners were not easy to control. We enjoyed our stay, but cabin was not quite what we expected based on on-line promotion content.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michelle O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Septic System Failure

The cabin is nice, and the location on the water is great. The cabin does not sleep 11 though, and my son had to sleep in the foyer, which was inconvenient at night. The biggest issue was that the septic system failed right before our stay, and it was too late to cancel. We had to spend 5 days without being able to put anything in the toilet besides what came naturally, if you catch my drift. That was challenging, to say the least. And when I asked about a discount for the inconvenience, they only gave me 10%, which I thought was insufficient. One other thing that I hope they have fixed - there was not a single cleaning product to be found, aside from dish soap. I think some basic cleaning supplies would be prudent. Do they think no one will make a mess? Hopefully they upgrade the plumbing. If you are going to advertise this as a house for 11 you'd best have excellent plumbing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kresta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can not ask for a better place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s quite a beautiful place to stay on the river. The cabin is charming. (Except the tiny shower)
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and so close to everything. We love the river in the back yard. We hope to book again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

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

Great location on the river

Enjoyed our mornings sitting by the rushing river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander K.

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

It was wonderful. Will come back for sure. Great fishing. Garlic Mike's is right next door. Must try

Absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L.

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

Nice Place

Very clean and great location right of the river. Great restaurant next door and very comfortable. Hopefully we can get back there for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda E.

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

Great place

The property owner was very responsive. The location was beautiful on the river on the outskirts of town and the cabin was very clean. Would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

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

Quaint Cabin

River side access is amazing - spent most of our time outside.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shanon M.

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

Best surprise!

Wow... we loved staying here! Great location to the river, Garlic Mikes and the waterpark! It feels like you are miles out of town and actually you are only a few minutes from City Market. We had the opportunity to mee the owners. They are the best! Thank you so much for sharing your special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

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

Wonderful

The place was awesome. Clean, quiet, and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

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

Virgil

Beautiful classic cabin on the mighty Gunnison River. Jenny was excellent to work with. We enjoyed the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine C.

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

Weekend Softball tourneyment

Great place, plenty of room for family. Close to town, bar & grill next door. But best of all was walking out the back door to see the beautiful river flowing with deer walking around early in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

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

Great place - definitely staying there again!

We love this house on the river! We stayed for 1 week while attending the 4th of a July balloon rally. The house was perfect for our family. One of the bunk beds had dirty sheets, but we were able to change those out with extra linen in the house- the property manager was very responsive. Only other thing we would’ve liked to see was to have the yard mowed down. We are planning on booking again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger D.

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

family birthday reunion

I am turning 70 this year and my son is celebrating his 6-year anniversary. We decided to make the mountains and Colorado our destination for celebrating and it worked out great as we already have one son living in Crested Butte. We had a great week together and loads of outdoor activities. i recommend these locations for family, this property fit all 9 of us comfortably. Very scenic on the river, close to town and restaurants, I would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Unbelievable View

We absolutely loved sitting by the river each night. The cabin has 4 nice lounge chairs by the river, a firepit and also 2 sets of outdoor chairs and tables. We grilled every night and one night walked next door to Garlic Mike's (make a reservation.) The upstairs loft is a bit difficult to get to with a straight up ladder, so don't plan on using it for kids or elderly adults. It was ok for 2 younger adults. Cabin is nicely equipped with cooking pans and utensils and lots of seating inside too. Bathrooms were clean and there are 3 of them. Being right on the river was amazing, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Fabulous

This is a very quaint cabin and its location on the river is spectacular. We were there for hunting season, and it was really great to drink our morning coffee by the river. We also took advantage of the fire pit as well. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leighton R.

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

Perfect spot

This is our second time staying at Virgil‘s and it was a wonderful trip. Being on the river is wonderful
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022