
Land with Home for Sale in Buena Vista, Colorado
16988 County Road 363, Buena Vista, CO 81211
The Inn Between is a remarkable 3,976-square-foot custom log home on 4.78 private acres at the base of Mt. Yale, surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks and just minutes from Buena Vista. Crafted from premium British Columbia Douglas Fir logs, this beautifully maintained retreat offers exceptional craftsmanship, privacy, spectacular views, and an established short-term rental history with income-producing potential. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase Mt. Princeton from the dramatic two-story great room. The home features four bedrooms, three full baths, a gourmet kitchen and dining area with access to expansive decks, loft flex space, and a lower-level family room. The private primary suite includes a deck, walk-in shower, deep soaking tub, and stunning mountain views. Recent upgrades include granite countertops and a new shingle roof. Heated floors, quality western furnishings, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a private hot tub add comfort and appeal. Additional amenities include a two-car garage, workshop, abundant storage, and a second laundry room, offering flexibility for mountain gear, hobbies, guests, or year-round living. A ½-mile nature trail winds through pinyon and ponderosa pines, with a seasonal stream and opportunities to see elk and mule deer. Enjoy easy access to hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking, fishing, climbing, and skiing. The Colorado Trail is within a mile, Cottonwood Pass is minutes away, and Monarch and Ski Cooper are less than an hour’s drive. With its established short-term rental history and income-producing opportunity, The Inn Between is ideal as a primary residence, mountain getaway, or investment property. A rare combination of privacy, income potential, craftsmanship, and breathtaking Colorado mountain views awaits in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley.
- Listed by Julie Kersting, (719) 395-7840, 8z Real Estate
Location
- Street address
- 16988 County Road 363
- County
- Chaffee County
- Zip code
- 81211
- Community
- West Range
- School district
- Buena Vista R-31
- Elevation
- 8,312 feet
Directions
From the stop light in Buena Vista, travel north to Crossman Avenue, turn west and travel on Crossman (CR 350) to the intersection of CR 361, turn left and travel to CR 363, turn left and travel to the home on the left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 4.78 acres
- Zoning
- Residential Rural
- MLS #
- REcolorado 5004503
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $4,720
Parcels
- R326911100008
Legal description
LOT 9 WEST RANGE SUB NO1 PLAT 134721 REC 412461
Resources
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, Jumbo
- Exclusions
- Some Artwork, DVDs, Xbox, Xbox Games, Snow Blower, Kirby Vacuum, Rug Doctor
- Possession
- Negotiable
Income
- Rentals Allowed
- Long Term, Short Term Lease
Lot
- Vegetation
- Mixed, Natural State, Pine, Pinon Pines, Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Paved
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- Exposure
- North
- View
- Mountain(s), Valley
- Well Type
- Private
- Well Usage
- Household w/ Irrigation
- Well Permits
- 057638
- Features
- Cul-De-Sac
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Gravel, Oversized
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Garage
- Attached
- Fencing
- Partial
- Outdoor Spaces
- Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around
- Features
- Garden, Private Yard
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Traditional
- Levels
- Three or More
- Basement
- Finished
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Propane, Radiant Floor
- Cooling
- None
- Materials
- Log, Stucco
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full x 2, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry x 2, Living Room, Loft, Utility Room, Workshop
- Flooring
- Brick, Carpet, Stone, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnished
- Furnished
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Suite, Tile Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Connected |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Avery Parsons | Elementary | Buena Vista R-31 |
| Buena Vista | Middle | Buena Vista R-31 |
| Buena Vista | High | Buena Vista R-31 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | New listing | $1,875,000 | — | REcolorado |

















































