Just Horsin' Around!
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Just Horsin' Around! is a renovated historic barn/shed turned one-bedroom, one-bath cabin located in the city center of Crested Butte, Colorado. The property has been updated with reclaimed oak floors, quartz Colorado marble countertops, and all-new appliances, blending its historic character with modern finishes. It operates under license #005788 and sits right on the local bus loop in the heart of historic downtown.
Amenities & Comforts
The cabin is fully equipped for a self-catered stay, with a kitchen, oven stove, and microwave, plus a washer for longer visits. Guests can relax on the patio or use the outdoor grill, and the home is smoke-free with heating, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Free parking is included, a notable convenience given the cabin's central downtown location.
Dining Nearby
The cabin is surrounded by dining options within a short walk, including The Hideout (fusion), The Secret Stash (pizza), two twelve, IZAKAYA CABIN (sushi), Breadery (American), and Bruhaus, all within about 355 meters. This gives guests easy access to a variety of cuisines without needing a car.
Location & Surroundings
Just Horsin' Around! is within a two-minute walk of multiple bus stops -- Whiterock/2nd and Old Town Hall are both under 200 meters away -- making it easy to explore Crested Butte without driving. The area's cultural draws include Crested Butte Mountain Theatre and Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum, while Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Crested Butte Nordic Center offer outdoor recreation. The Ice Rink, Trailhead Children's Museum, and wildlife-watching activities like game walks and birdwatching round out the nearby attractions. The nearest airports are Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (about 37 km) and Aspen/Pitkin County (about 41 km).
Best for
This cabin suits couples or small families (a couple with one child, per the host's description) seeking a walkable, historic-downtown base in Crested Butte with full kitchen facilities for self-catering. It's especially well suited to travelers who want to explore mountain recreation, dining, and cultural sites on foot or via the adjacent bus stops rather than by car.
Travel tips
Take advantage of the cabin's spot on the bus loop, with Whiterock/2nd and Old Town Hall stops both under 200 meters away, to get around Crested Butte without a car. Since the cabin is compact (one bedroom, one bath), it's best suited to a couple or small family rather than a larger group. Note that an additional 9.5% tax is added at booking due to VRBO not collecting all required Colorado state taxes, so factor that into your budget.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the cabin's central, walkable location in downtown Crested Butte, often noting it places them right in the middle of the town's action while still feeling cozy and peaceful. Comfortable beds and an overall charming, well-appointed interior are recurring highlights, with several reviewers describing the space as adorable and a place they'd return to. Long-time visitors to Crested Butte specifically call out this as their first time staying directly in town, contrasting it favorably with other accommodations they've tried over many years. No negative themes appear in the available review excerpts.
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