Located in central Colorado, within the Arkansas River Valley, lie the two mountain towns of Buena Vista and Salida. Just 30 minutes apart, both provide their visitors with endless outdoor activities and comfortable accommodations for an authentic Colorado mountain getaway.
Resting on the banks of the Arkansas River, with direct access to the Collegiate Peaks, and just 30 minutes away from Monarch Ski Resort, Salida is an ideal year-round getaway. It’s also home to a thriving arts district and a large historic district. Stay in-town experience or at an accessible mountainside escape. Take a look at Salida’s best hotels too if you need additional choices.
Resting at the base of the Collegiate Peaks and on the banks of the Arkansas River, Buena Vista is a haven for outdoor adventures. In less than two and a half hours from Denver, visitors will find themselves in the heart of it all in this quaint riverside town.
In keeping with its cozy, laid-back lifestyle, be sure to book your stay at a local bed and breakfast. Whether you’re looking for something in town or just outside, here are the best bed and breakfasts in town. Plus, consider one of Buena Vista’s top hotels if none of these choices are available or to your liking.
Here are among the best B&Bs in Buena Vista and Salida, CO, in no particular order:
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Mountain Goat Lodge
Nestled amongst 20 acres of expansive farming pastures with the Sawatch Mountain Range in the background, the Mountain Goat Lodge is both a bed and breakfast and a working farm. Located just six miles from the historic downtown of Salida, the Mountain Goat Lodge offers both a serene mountain getaway close to town and other amenities nearby.
The resident goats graze the meadows and provide the owners and guests with cheese, milk, and yogurt that is used in their homemade breakfasts. Aside from the goats, guests will also encounter chickens, dogs, ducks, and llamas on the farm. Take a free tour to learn more about their goats or sign up for one of their chicken-keeping or cheese-making classes for a hands-on experience.
Amenities:
- Working farm with mountain views
- Close to town
- Farm tours
- Homemade breakfast
- Hot tub
- Parking
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
The casual lodge rooms feature a private bath with cozy bathrobes, modern amenities, a king-size bed, and a private balcony with mountain views. For those needing a bit more room, they offer a two-bedroom suite, sleeping up to four people.
In the summer, for more simple accommodations, book your stay in one of their vintage two-bedroom trailer home, retro campers, or authentic tipis.
- 9582 US Hwy 285, Salida, CO 81201 | 719-539-7173
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Buffalo Peaks Lodge
Get back to nature and find your hidden escape with a stay at the Buffalo Peaks Lodge. Located just across from the 8th hole of the Collegiate Peaks Golf Course, the Buffalo Peaks Lodge is just one mile away from downtown Buena Vista.
At The Lodge, guests will enjoy the fresh mountain air from their spacious decks and quiet evenings indoors warming up by the fireplace in the library reading area.
Amenities:
- Scenic landscape
- Mountain log homes
- Luxurious accommodations
- Daily breakfast (for The Lodge guests only)
- Free Wi-Fi
Accommodations include The Lodge which features one suite, three rooms, and a hearty morning breakfast. Take in the views of the Collegiate Peaks from either your shared or private deck or rest indoors in your cozy custom log bed.
For a more secluded stay, book your vacation in the private log cabin or the Arkansas River Cabin. Enjoy the luxuries of an alpine mountain lodge at the four-bedroom log cabin featuring a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the living area and master bedroom, large windows, an outdoor deck with a view of Mt. Princeton, plus all the amenities of home.
The cabin on the river offers 1,200 square feet of space with two bedrooms, two baths, a full kitchen, and a large outdoor deck overlooking the Arkansas River.
- 28928 Fairway Dr, Buena Vista, CO 81211 | 719-395-3313
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Choose your destination and find your peaceful escape with one of these mountain-style bed and breakfasts in Buena Vista and Salida.
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