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5 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8198 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course
    6 min drive
  • Salida Museum
    8 min drive
  • Rocky Mountain Mini Golf
    8 min drive
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    10 min drive

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About the area

Salida

In Salida .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course and 6 miles (10 km) of San Isabel National Forest with a stay here. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Salida Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Rocky Mountain Mini Golf - 8 min drive
  • Riverside Park - 11 min drive
  • Salida Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Elevation Beer Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Monarch is OPEN for SKI SEASON! Book NOW! 5 mins from Downtown Salida!

Bring the whole family to a 2136 square foot private mountain home with amazing views of the Collegiate Peaks! This home is in a peaceful setting, nestled in the mountains, but only five minutes from historic downtown Salida, where you can enjoy all the restaurants, galleries, shops and the Arkansas River Walk! This location is ideal for winter stays as well, as it is a mere 20 minutes from Monarch Ski Resort! Come back to enjoy the wood stove in the sitting room and the jacuzzi bathtub in the Master bathroom!This updated home includes five bedrooms and three full bathrooms to give your family plenty of room to spread out! Four bedrooms have king sized beds and one bedroom has a double bed, perfect for the kids! There is a living room upstairs with a deck off of it, boasting the most AMAZING views of the Collegiate Peaks and the valley! Enjoy these views with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, sitting on the comfy Adirondack chairs. There is a sitting room off of the dining room for cozy conversations in front of the wood stove. Don't forget about the massive basement with a bar, refrigerator, TV and ping pong table for hanging out and having fun!

Property manager

Wendy Walters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2136 sq ft (198 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number Chaffee County Permit number 028936

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
*New Management* Collegiate Peaks Retreat! Salida
*New Management* Collegiate Peaks Retreat! Private vacation home

Monarch is OPEN for SKI SEASON! Book NOW! 5 mins from Downtown Salida! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Everything was great. From check in to check out. Our second time staying here and will book again if we come to Poncha Springs.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This place was great! Listing was accurate and there was so much space for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi R., La Junta

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home
Property has 3 living areas so very good for mix of adults and kids. Room for grandparents, children and grandchildren. Children would play ping pong all evening to work off energy after skiing all day. Great view from deck and very quiet and private area. We were told when I asked, that only problem with group of 13 was the single hot water tank. However, knowing that we simply spread out showers and had no problems with supply. Apparent miscommunication provided only 10 towels and 3 additional towels were provided the next morning. With many years in a row of springbreak trips to Salida this was our first with major snow on the ground, about 18 inches or so. Since the long driveway was not plowed took 1 vehicle 3 tries to get up to the house. My Subaru with all terrain tires had no problem. So great place for peace and quiet and space but just be prepared for Spring weather in Colorado.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birdhouse
Wendie was a delight to work with. The house was roomie, well equipped, very clean and beautiful. The view was exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ehlers f., Cypress

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family ski trip
We had an amazing stay at the “Birdhouse”! My family of 4 along with my adult son and his 2 kids, really enjoyed the home. There was plenty of space for all of us!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was perfect for our stay.
My family and I enjoyed our stay at the house. Location was close to town, house was clean, kitchen well stocked to cook meals, and family had plenty of room to spread out. Recommend staying at this house, if we choose Monarch for our trip next year, will definitely rebook at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Great place with quick access to skiing at Monarch and to the lovely town of Salida. Spacious and clean with beautiful views. Kitchen well appointed, except needs a cutting board.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sagayaraj S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great property that is so close to the Monarch ski resort and all the convenience. Great view of the mountains from the house,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful house and beautiful property. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
We stayed one week and have already reserved our next stay there! Awesome place! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Great Hostess Wendy taking care of small questions we had about the rental.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nayeli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
We enjoyed being able to stay here, it was very and clean, and has the most beautiful view, it’s is very big and has lots of space, we definitely enjoyed the downstairs area, We hope to come back here again soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Terry & Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
This home was everything we could have asked for, just awesome. It was an adjustment getting used to not having air-conditioning. However, it was only warm for a very short period and we had brought our own fans which helped. I would suggest that they have a “good” fan for every bedroom and the three gathering spaces. The microwave quit working during our stay, but was not a huge inconvenience as we didn’t even realize until the last two days of our stay. The only real issue we had with this place was the driveway. We were pulling a 24 ft gooseneck trailer behind a crew cab pickup with a 6 ft bed. We were “barely” able to get in the driveway. So, beware if you are pulling a link trailer. Otherwise, the house was awesome for our group. Everyone had a great time and was very pleased with the property. I would highly recommend this place, especially for an adult group!! Management was extremely easy to work with, and quick to respond to our calls. Thank you for a great stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Aubrey, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
This home had room for my whole crew! Great views all around! Highly recommend!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just What We Needed
This property is very comfortable. It was close to Salida, Buena Vista and Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. With 5 bedrooms it accommodated both adult couples and teenagers. The view north from the deck was amazing with a panorama of the whole valley, the Collegiate Peaks and the weather. The kitchen had all we needed, the beds were quite comfortable - all in all, it served well as our family retreat. Private, quiet. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of room inside and out!
Chose this home for our last ski trip. Had my 17mo granddaughter and I had brought a child gate to block off the lower staircase, (noticed on listing pics) that enabled us to enjoy the very large lower level without worry of a stair accident, upper stairs has a door to close off. We were even able to sled on the property itself which was great. We will definitely return here for a summer trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rodney F., Houston

Disliked: Cleanliness
Problem with mic.
The rental house was infested with mice. Caught 2 mice first day and a third one got away. Hot water tank was not enough for 4 adults. Property manager was very responsive in bringing over mouse traps but we decided to leave after first night. Owner did refund out rental in full which we were grateful. We found other non-VRBO accommodations and moved on day 2.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
We had a great experience staying in this house. Very comfortable and lots of room. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Julian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great roomie place to stay!
Great place to stay, easily sleeps 5 couples. Kitchen lacked a few essentials, can opener, regular cutting board.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cassie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view
Nice view. Clean. No air conditioning so daytime temp was 85 in the house. Hot springs were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful mountain scenery
Home was comfortable, clean, and pleasant to stay in, A true mountain retreat,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family gathering
The house exceeded our expectations. Well equipped comfortable and clean For our family gathering of 10. Short ride to monarch mountain. We would definitely rent this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A., Aurora, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of Room
There was lots of room here. The bedrooms were very comfortable and the views were beautiful. We enjoyed staying here while we skied in Monarch. Nice place to get away for our group of 8. The basement is a nice place for kids to play while the adults hang out upstairs. The only thing I would have liked is more furniture in the room with the wood burning fire place to make it easier to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Base Camp for Skiing
This was the perfect rental for our family as we skied this weekend! Sweeping views of Poncha Springs, Salida, and the whole Sawatch Range! The home is great with five bedrooms that easily slept our family and my in-laws. The basement has a ping pong table and tv that kept us entertained during our down time, and the best part was it was only 20 minutes to Monarch! Definitely would recommend this property for a ski trip stop!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021