The Pioneer Guest Cabins are located just outside beautiful Crested Butte, Colorado. Nestled in a stunning mountain valley, along a tranquil creek the Pioneer offers the quintessential Colorado cabin experience. Our resort offers eight authentic and unique mountain cabins in a quaint and beautiful setting.
Combining rustic beauty with modern conveniences the Pioneer is a truly unique mountain lodging experience. Surrounded in all directions by National Forest, you can hike, bike, fish, ski or snowshoe right from your cabin door! Each charming cabin features a fully equipped kitchen and bath, multiple comfy beds, fireplace, high speed wi-fi, Bose Wireless speaker and more.
Combining rustic beauty with modern conveniences the Pioneer is a truly unique mountain lodging experience. Surrounded in all directions by National Forest, you can hike, bike, fish, ski or snowshoe right from your cabin door! Each charming cabin features a fully equipped kitchen and bath, multiple comfy beds, fireplace, high speed wi-fi, Bose Wireless speaker and more.
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Matt and Leah Whiting have owned the Pioneer Guest Cabins since 2001 and enjoy being the caretakers of such a beautiful and peaceful resort. Matt and Leah are here to help with your vacation planning so if you have any questions regarding your stay in Crested Butte, please don't hesitate to call or email.
Nestled amongst millions of acres of pristine wilderness, the town of Crested Butte is a true gem of the rockies. We are only a short 12 minute drive to the historic downtown. With distinctive restaurants, unique shopping, art galleries, yoga studios, festivals, concerts and other cultural activities, you must explore "Colorado Last Great Ski Town."
The Pioneer is a heavenly place for a doggie vacation. With amazing trails heading out in every direction and a delicious creek to bathe and play in, your dog will surely be begging you to return someday to the Pioneer. We do only accept dogs that are willing to stay off all furniture and beds and owners who are willing to follow accepted basic dog etiquette rules.
Every season in Crested Butte is beautiful and unique in its own way. Yes, please check in at the office before you head to your cabin. The check-in office is the 2nd building as you enter the resort. If for some reason we miss you or it's very late, your check-in documents and key will be attached to the office door.
Prices do not include the 8.5% sales and lodging tax and a 1% voluntary donation to the 1% for Open Space fund. Payment can be made a by check, cash or credit card BUT WE PREFER CHECKS. We accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Guests making reservation of 7 nights or more are required to pay the 50% deposit by check.
Reviews (10)
Daniel Young
Sep 26, 2021
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Hazen Goodyear
Sep 19, 2021
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We came to Pioneer Guest Cabins as part of our honeymoon and couldn't have been happier. It is a prefect place to relax and unwind. We loved being close to both Gunnison and Crested Butte. The cabin had everything we needed and the office had puzzles and games which was really nice. We really enjoyed the hot tub and appreciated that there was a sign up sheet for it so that we had privacy. We stayed for about a week in September and loved seeing all of the fall colors near by. Also, having the creek just a 100 feet way was amazing and our dogs loved it!
Jim Andrade
Aug 30, 2021
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Mar 22, 2021
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Dan Jahnke
Mar 14, 2021
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The Pioneer Guest Cabins are an amazing place to stay when you are in the Crested Butte/Gunnison area. They have mastered the mix of old school charm with modern amenities (very hard to do!). The cabins were classic Rocky Mountain cabins which take you back in time, but had modern luxuries such as WiFi, a Bose bluetooth speaker, and new fixtures (e.g. shower, lights, etc.). There are numerous trails right off the property, and a short drive back on the main road you come to some AMAZING views (by Cement Creek campground). The owners are extremely friendly, a very nice about dogs (with very reasonable
Erin Burke
Mar 02, 2021
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Such a wonderful Crested Butte getaway spot- could not recommend more! We stayed in the Doubletop cabin with five adults (two couples and a single) and the space was perfect. The cabin was very clean and adorable with everything we needed. Trails for hiking/ snowshoeing are located just outside the door, and Mount Crested Butte a quick 20 minute drive away. This will be at the top of our list any time we are in the area.
Isaac Jonsgaard
Feb 24, 2021
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Mike Swartzlander
Nov 30, 2020
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Brian Baker
Jun 01, 2020
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Tucked down a dirt road, back in the woods, these little cabins definitely have a rustic, frontier-like charm! You will most likely need all-wheel drive to access your cabin in the winter, though it depends on whether its in the lower row or the upper. Our cabin definitely felt dated, with a couple of obvious and poorly done repairs. There was a range/stove and a fridge, but no microwave. Also, on arrival, one of the beds in the loft was not made. Other than that, it was fun to be there and to be away from the city! And, wow, can you see the stars out there at night!
Ryan Mehaffey
Dec 23, 2019
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We absolutely love this place! It is perfectly tucked into the mountains away from town, but not so far out that you can't enjoy downtown CB. The amount of adventure that is literally outside of the front door is perfect. Miles of some of the best mountain biking in Colorado and tons of hiking. We've stayed here in winter and fall and had perfect adventures. The cleanliness, convenience, and rustic vibe of the cabins is a perfect way to get away and relax. Matt and his wife are always down to help plan your next adventure, stop by your fire and chat, and really care deeply about your experience