Salida, every good thing those other great mountain towns used to be.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Arkansas River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Salida Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery
    ‪20 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Salida

With a stay at this country house in Salida, you'll be on a river, just a 4-minute walk from Arkansas River and 7 minutes by foot from Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. .This country house is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Salida Golf Club and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery.

What's nearby

  • Arkansas River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Salida Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Riverside Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boathouse Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪High Side - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bunny & Clyde’s Corner Bakery & Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Salida, every good thing those other great mountain towns used to be.

Have you ever been walking along in the woods and suddenly things are just different?
Good different. Greener. More alive. We call it Spruce Pocket. Spruce Pocket is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch style home with a finished basement. We are about 2 miles from the amazing little town of Salida. The property is within 150 yards of the upper Arkansas River which is one of the premier white water rafting rivers in the US. This section of the Arkansas is also a Gold Medal Fishery. If you have a major league arm and the wind is at your back you can launch a rock from our spacious redwood deck into the river. The Salida Trail System is accessible within a mile challenging accomplished mountain bikers as well as road rookies. Chaffee County has the most 14000' peaks in Colorado. The master bedroom has a breathtaking view of some the most beautiful peaks of the Sangre de Christo Mountain Range. The house sits on 4 acres, but because of the proximity to an old 62 acre dairy, it feels like a whole lot bigger. We run our horses on part of the old dairy. If you bring your horses, our pasture gate accesses about 400 square miles of state and federal land. Then there is a 9 hole golf course about 2 miles away. If you are more civilized, there are some great art galleries in Colorado's largest historic district. Restaurants are good and a couple are great. Spruce Pocket is 22 miles from the Monarch Ski Area. It is also 82 miles (plus or minus) from Breckenridge, Copper and Crested Butte...pretty sure. The important consideration is that you never see I 70. The house is pretty cool too. There is a beautiful stone (real stone) fireplace in the family room and a large screen TV for those who are not into gazing into the flames. The master bedroom has those stunning views, access to the deck and hot tub and a tiled bathroom which is to die for. If you really like tiled bathrooms. There is a guest bedroom downstairs with its own bath. An "exercise room" is available for the gym enthusiasts. Spruce Pocket is beautifully landscaped. The hot tub is drained and cleaned after each group leaves. As a result, the tub is seasonal.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a hot tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Please be discreet about the use of Cannibis.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please tell us a little bit about your group and how many will be staying.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please be discreet about the use of Cannibis.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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

Property is also known as

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Salida every good thing those other mountain towns used to be.

Salida, every good thing those other great mountain towns used to be. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is awesome! Lots of space for a group, close to town, beautiful views - everything we wanted for our weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everthing was amazing, would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Beverly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very accommodating for a large group. The owner was very responsive to our questions and recommendations on activities and places to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Spacious, comfortable and well appointed. Great for multiple families, 6 adults/4 kids. Clean and well maintained too. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice home in a great location. We were comfortable and the views are great. Something one might want to know- there are no blinds on the windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our stay and close to the places we went. Enjoyed being close to town but still close to nature and all its beauty. The views were incredible! Would highly recommend and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication with owner. Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location, pretty view

Generous host, close to town, beautiful views from hilltop location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a quiet location and within walking distance of town. Looked at the stars, listened to the geese flying by, watched the deer browsing (on the lilac!) in the front yard. Wonderful host and highly recommend this place for relaxation and peace.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Plenty of room for two families. The deck at night was amazing. Tony the host was just great. House was fully stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location…comfortable home

Our family came from NC to explore the area and had a great trip and a comfortable stay at Tony’s place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monarch, Salida, Ski Trip Getaway!

Wonderful getaway close to Salida and Monarch! Everything was organized, clean, and comfortable! We highly recommend staying and enjoying Salida!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Salida

Nice property. Great views of the mountains. Close to salida
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

G.Lee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Grandparents / grown children and grandaughter had a great stay! Plenty of room/ close to town. Tony was very accommodating! Can’t wait to come back to Salida!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing, friendly environment. Tony is a great host. Love the views of sky & stars at nite from Master bedroom. Definitely lots of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for our multi-family trip! We had 4 adults and 5 kids, and there was PLENTY of space, great amenities, and a safe storage area for our bikes. It was also a quick drive or bike ride down the path to the downtown area. AND it was pet friendly with a fenced in yard! Lastly, communication from the owner was timely, clear, and easy — some of the best I’ve had with a rental! We had a great time and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique, beautiful stay near Salida!

We really enjoyed our stay!! The property is great and there was plenty of space for everyone to hangout inside (and outside); the outdoor porch and fenced in yard area was ideal for sitting outside with our dog. Tony was great and met us upon arrival - would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Taner G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice large family dwelling, very warm and welcoming and home feeling

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Miles K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Salida

Was a great place to stay near the center of Salida as well as the base of cycling climbs out of town. Lots of space in this house and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend getaway for big group

Perfect for our large family gathering. Thoughtful ownership and management.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Trip

We had a great time, Tony was great with any questions we had and the place was perfect for our Ski Trip. 1/2 hr from monarch and only a hop skip and jump from downtown Salida. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Labor Day Weekend Cabin!

Two grandparents, four parents, and four granddaughters and we still had an empty bedroom. Check-in was a breeze and the owner made everything easy. Had a great stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Super host
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023