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Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida
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9.09.0 out of 10
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Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Mountain view
Explore the area

Howard, CO
- Arkansas Headwaters Recreation AreaPlace, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area13 min walk
- Monarch Ski AreaPlace, Monarch Ski Area42 min drive
- Royal Gorge BridgePlace, Royal Gorge Bridge51 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Howard
With a stay at this vacation home in Howard, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Arkansas River and 13 minutes by foot from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. .This vacation home is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Cotopaxi City Park and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Riverside Park.
What's nearby
- Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Riverside Park - 18 min drive - 16.9 miles
- Monarch Ski Area - 42 min drive - 41.8 miles
- Royal Gorge Bridge - 51 min drive - 48.3 miles
- Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa - 53 min drive - 55.3 miles
Restaurants
- Dusty Rose Roadhouse - 1 min walk
- Howard’s Cafe - 1 min walk
- Eggie Acres - 1 min walk
- Riverview Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida
Summary:
A flexible basecamp along the Arkansas River, just 15 minutes from Salida. This room features two beds, making it ideal for friends, couples who want extra space, or travelers who prefer sleeping flexibility after long days outdoors. Located in the quiet mountain community of Howard, you’ll enjoy dark skies, river access, and easy drives to Salida, Buena Vista, Cañon City, and Monarch Mountain — without the crowds.
The Space:
This room offers the same clean, simple comfort as our other basecamp rooms, with added flexibility.
- Two beds with comfortable linens
- Private bathroom
- Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker
- Fast Wi-Fi and TV
- Heating & A/C
- Extra floor space for gear and luggage
- Designed for travelers who want options without sacrificing simplicity.
Guest Access:
Private room and bathroom with contactless check-in. Onsite parking directly outside your door.
Guests are welcome to enjoy outdoor seating areas and quiet river-side common spaces.
The Neighborhood:
Howard is a quiet stop along the Arkansas River. Close to Salida without the traffic.
Getting Around:
Drive Times:
- Salida – 15 minutes (restaurants, galleries, shops, hot springs)
- Monarch Mountain Ski Area – 35 minutes
- Cotopaxi – 10 minutes
- Canon City – 35 minutes
- Gunnison Airport (GUC) – 60 minutes
- Colorado Springs Airport (COS) – 3 hours
Interaction with Guests:
Owner lives onsite and is available if needed, but guests enjoy a private, independent stay.
A flexible basecamp along the Arkansas River, just 15 minutes from Salida. This room features two beds, making it ideal for friends, couples who want extra space, or travelers who prefer sleeping flexibility after long days outdoors. Located in the quiet mountain community of Howard, you’ll enjoy dark skies, river access, and easy drives to Salida, Buena Vista, Cañon City, and Monarch Mountain — without the crowds.
The Space:
This room offers the same clean, simple comfort as our other basecamp rooms, with added flexibility.
- Two beds with comfortable linens
- Private bathroom
- Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker
- Fast Wi-Fi and TV
- Heating & A/C
- Extra floor space for gear and luggage
- Designed for travelers who want options without sacrificing simplicity.
Guest Access:
Private room and bathroom with contactless check-in. Onsite parking directly outside your door.
Guests are welcome to enjoy outdoor seating areas and quiet river-side common spaces.
The Neighborhood:
Howard is a quiet stop along the Arkansas River. Close to Salida without the traffic.
Getting Around:
Drive Times:
- Salida – 15 minutes (restaurants, galleries, shops, hot springs)
- Monarch Mountain Ski Area – 35 minutes
- Cotopaxi – 10 minutes
- Canon City – 35 minutes
- Gunnison Airport (GUC) – 60 minutes
- Colorado Springs Airport (COS) – 3 hours
Interaction with Guests:
Owner lives onsite and is available if needed, but guests enjoy a private, independent stay.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, which features a microwave. The bathroom has a shower.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Shower
Entertainment
- TV
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Welcome to Dark Sky River Lodge & RV.
Please respect fellow guests, wildlife, and our rural neighbors.
Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM.
Smoking: Outside ...
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
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