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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Mt. Princeton
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Salida

When you stay at this cottage in Salida, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. .This cottage is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from San Isabel National Forest and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Salida Golf Club - 15 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Riverside Park - 16 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Monarch Ski Area - 33 min drive - 32.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drift-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hunger Shack - ‬8 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.

Cheerful cottage enjoys expansive views of 14ers

Quiet, comfortable and clean, non-smoking guest cottage to call home while in Chaffee County. This charming cottage is situated on an old horse ranch with access to riding and hiking trails all the way to the Arkansas River.

Entire cottage hosted by Bill & Becky;
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath

Also have RV connections and horse stalls. Ask for these direct corresponding with Bill or Becky for pricing and access.
The space
This rural property is best for couples who enjoy outdoor recreation, sitting looking at the views and plan to visit local events - or family in the area. WIFI, smart TV and hot water included. Guests may opt for eating in using the included fully equipped kitchen where they will find coffee provided to start their day, or choose to dine out at one of the many local restaurants. To end each day, the views of the 14K foot mountains to the west are spectacular in the evening and encourage relaxing on the deck as the sun sets. The property location is rural with easy access, but a short drive to either town of Salida or Buena Vista, as well as local attractions such as mining ghost towns, Monarch Ski Area and hot springs in the area.

Guest access
Guests have the privacy of the entire guest cottage and are able to walk, hike or bike over the 35 acres plus the adjacent BLM land to the east to the Arkansas River and Nat’l Monument 1.5 miles. Or drive down to Hecla Junction in 10 minutes. The Colorado and Continental Trails and three hot springs are all 15 minutes drive.

Other things to note
The home and grounds are NON-SMOKING, and NO PETS allowed: Basically built for two adults. NO children under 12 years. A third person will incur an additional fee of $30 per night. The extra bed being a convertible ottoman.
Guest access
Parking is right up close to the cottage. You may walk around the property. For provisions or dinner, driving will be necessary to one of our local towns as this is remote setting.
Other things to note
Grill for outdoor cooking, bring own charcoal. Telescope for star gazing.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free cottage features snowboarding nearby, ecotours nearby, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include rock climbing nearby, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, 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

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