Buena Vista, Colorado
A boutique mountain retreat at the gateway to the Collegiate Peaks — where refined comfort meets the raw beauty of Colorado's San Juan wilderness.
11,742
feet elevation
Perched at the edge of the Sangre de Cristo range
7
boutique rooms
Each designed with mountain materials and quiet intention
14
nearby fourteeners
From Mount Princeton to Mount Bross — trails at your door
4
distinct seasons
Wildflower summers, golden aspen falls, deep winter stillness
Our Philosophy
The Inn Between sits on County Road 363, where the Arkansas River carves through the heart of Colorado's Collegiate Peaks. We are neither a resort nor a roadside stop — we are a place for travelers who seek the space between.
Our seven rooms are furnished with locally sourced timber, hand-thrown ceramics from the San Isabel National Forest region, and linens chosen for the particular dry cold of the high desert. Every detail is an invitation to slow down, breathe thin air, and notice what the valley has to offer.
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Accommodations
Each room carries its own character — named for peaks, rivers, and the quiet moments that happen when you stop moving.
Named for the hot springs just beyond Mount Princeton. King bed, private bath, and a reading nook that catches the morning light.
King · Mountain View
Alongside the river that gave this valley its name. Queen bed, deep soaking tub, and hand-poured candles from a Crested Butte maker.
Queen · River Access
Our largest room, with a separate sitting area and a private balcony overlooking the aspen grove. Ideal for longer stays.
King · Private Balcony
Ground-floor simplicity. Queen bed, stone-tiled bathroom, and direct access to the garden path that leads to the river.
Queen · Garden Access
Corner position with windows on two sides. King bed, fireplace, and unobstructed views of the Collegiate Peaks at sunset.
King · Fireplace · Peak View
Intimate and warm, with sandstone walls and a clawfoot tub. Designed for couples seeking a quiet valley retreat.
Queen · Clawfoot Tub
Our most accessible room, with a queen bed and a small kitchenette. Perfect for solo travelers or extended mountain stays.
Queen · Kitchenette
The Experience
We believe the best mountain stays are defined by what isn't there — no televisions to distract, no noisy hallways, no rushed check-ins. Just the room, the view, and the quiet certainty that you are exactly where you should be.
Each morning begins with locally sourced eggs, fresh bread from Buena Vista, and coffee roasted in Leadville — served in the sunroom or on the patio, weather permitting.
We maintain current maps of every trail from our doorstep — from easy river walks to strenuous summit routes — and a binder of notes from guests who've gone before you.
Each room has a dedicated parking space. A heated storage room keeps your boots, bikes, and packs dry between adventures.
Gather around the stone fire pit after dark. We provide firewood, blankets, and a telescope for the nights when the sky clears above the valley.
From hot spring trips to ghost tours of old mining towns, we connect guests with the people and places that make this valley worth remembering.
Location
Buena Vista sits at 7,955 feet along the Arkansas River, roughly halfway between Leadville and Salida on Highway 50. From The Inn Between, you are ten minutes from Mount Princeton Hot Springs, twenty from the Mount Elbert trailhead, and thirty from the historic mining town of Crested Butte.
The drive in from either direction is worth the time — you'll pass aspen groves that turn gold in October, high-alpine lakes that stay frozen until July, and stretches of road where bighorn sheep cross without hurry.
16988 County Road 363, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Reservations
We accept reservations year-round. For the best selection, book at least two weeks ahead during summer and fall peak seasons. Winter weekends fill quickly for the ski crowd.
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(513) 265-2246
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16988 County Road 363
Buena Vista, CO 81211