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10 Minutes To Monarch Mountain, the Arkansas River and 10 Minutes To Salida!

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Exterior
Updated Kitchen
Exterior
Snow and ski sports
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Mountain Spirit Winery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Monarch Ski Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3 (Downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Master (Downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Second Master (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom (downstairs)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom (Located upstairs)

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Master Bathroom (Upstairs)

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

10 Minutes To Monarch Mountain, the Arkansas River and 10 Minutes To Salida!

This is a beautiful 2100 square foot Colorado home with new paint inside and out and new furniture. The kitchen was remodeled and added top of the line Kenmore appliances, granite and tile. Starlink internet was just installed with 200 MB's. Just 10 minutes from the Monarch Mountain ski area, historic Salida and the Arkansas river nestled in the shadows of Mt Shavano.

This property is centrally located just minutes away from hundreds of hiking, biking, ATV and Jeep trails and to the Arkansas river with over 9 rafting companies that specialize in navigating the river up to and including class 5 rapids. The Arkansas is also known for fishing and kayaking and hosts many competitive sporting events a year.

Walking distance from the front door is the Mountain Spirit Winery, a lovely must visit located on the south fork of the Arkansas River.

Please keep in mind that in the winter, front wheel/four-wheel drive vehicles or vehicle chains may be required to maneuver not only the short gravel road leading to the house, but will certainly be required when traversing the pass to get to Monarch Mountain.

Outdoor security cameras are on the property and include a doorbell camera and eve cameras facing north and East. These cameras are for the security of the property and at no time do we keep or store footage of any kind.

IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION

As the owners of Shavano Vista we want all of our future guests to know that we are taking every precaution to ensure that our property is cleaned and disinfected according to the CDC/State of Colorado/Chaffee County guidelines after every booking. Our staff has been briefed as to the proper procedures/methods/solutions to use to make sure our property is free of all potential germs. However, we do encourage our guests to bring their own cleaning remedies if they would feel more comfortable doing so. We also ask that if you feel sick, please stay home. Your safety and the safety of our future guests is the most important thing to us. We can provide any detailed information on our cleaning/disinfecting plan by request.

All gatherings either inside or outside shall be limited to no more than 10 people. Property is equipped with 3 exterior security cameras.

SECURITY CAMERAS ON EXTERIOR OF PROPERTY:
1: South East corner of house pointed toward city of Salida.
2: North East corner of house pointed toward Mt. Shavano.
3: Ring doorbell at front door entry.

Chaffee County 2024 STR License 001948

Property manager

Lisa Webb
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Weddings, family reunions.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fires in or out of house...no camp fires and no candles!
During seasons with snow must have all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. Good chance won't get far with rear wheel drive.
No charging of EV (electric vehicle) is allowed from property. Our homeowner's insurance does not permit this.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Weddings, family reunions.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Isabel National Forest and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, while Salida Museum and Art Matters Gallery & Studio are cultural highlights. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Mountain Spirit Winery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 13 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Riverside Park - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - 16 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elevation Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thai Mini Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Goodnight Training Stables - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hunger Trailer - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A Mimi Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 Minutes To Monarch Mountain, the Arkansas River and 10 Minutes To Salida! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 10 Minutes To Monarch Mountain, the Arkansas River and 10 Minutes To Salida!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 Minutes To Monarch Mountain, the Arkansas River and 10 Minutes To Salida!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 10 Minutes To Monarch Mountain, the Arkansas River and 10 Minutes To Salida! located?

Located in the heart of Salida, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mountain Spirit Winery and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from San Isabel National Forest. Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 210 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 210 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zac S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location between salida and monarch. Lisa was an excellent host. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This was the perfect spot for our family to go skiing. We will stay again. We read all the past reviews and they were accurate. Nicely furnished, great deck and room for all of us. Love having the 3 bathrooms and the room with bunk beds, besides the rooms shown in the pictures. Beautiful view was a bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cold Mountain
Excellent location and presented as described with tremendous communication. Would choose this home again.-thank you-john
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Mountain Cabin
Absolutely beautiful location and beautiful home. Super clean and had everything we needed! Hosts are excellent to communicate with as well :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Great communication and flexibility with host before arrival. House and location are absolutely beautiful. Short drive to Salida and right across from the winery. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
A very comfortable home. Amazing views and convenient location. Plenty of room for all of us and visitors of the wedding party
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bride Celebration perfection
The place was perfect for a fun and relaxing weekend to celebrate a bride and her big day. The host let us check in early so we could decorate and pull of a huge surprise for our girl. It was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
outstanding
We had so much fun with no worries on our needs back at the cabin. We really appreciated everything our host did for you. thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shandell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Love this property! Location was quiet and relaxing. The house was clean and updated. I would stay on this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin with snow covered mountain view
We stayed one night after rafting. Great location. Awesome cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2024 Colorado trip
The host was very responsive. The house was beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
My family is already planning our stay next summer. Our one regret of the Colorado trip was only spending 1 day here. Everything about the house is perfect and it’s clear the host has an eye for the details. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Amazing
I really cannot express how wonderful our stay at this property was. It was a perfect place for our extended family. The house was spotless and just amazing. Lisa was totally supportive and available although we didn't have any problems. My only wish was that the house was smaller so my wife and I could come back alone. Jut amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Great property, wonderful communication.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

This house was beyond expectations- absolutely beautifully decorated, clean, an abundance of necessities (towels, laundry soap, kitchen supplies), and in an AWESOME location. Lisa, the property manager, made sure all of our needs were met and was very easy to get a hold of and communicate with, if needed. Would 10/10 recommend! We hope to be able to visit this beautiful, mountain home again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Location, location, location! This was a beautiful place. It was large enough for our whole family to enjoy the time together. The property manager was great. We had everything we needed. The house was fully equipped and 100% accurate to the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Monarch Ski Trip
Cozy home with gorgeous views. Convenient drive to Monarch Mountain as well aa into the downtown part of Salida. All the cooking accessories we needed-and more-were provided, along with various condiments, spices, cooking oils. The only thing we were surprised by was how close a couple of the neighboring homes were. From the pictures, the home looks very remote; however, you are close to a main road with a few homes very close by. These factors did not obscure the view or give us any issues, but it’s worth mentioning. We loved our stay and are considering making it a yearly family trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa S., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Gem!
We loved everything about this stay! The perfect home for a perfect getaway to Salida and Monarch Mountain. I can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Ski trip
Excellent, very comfortable, clean, beautiful, and a nice 10min drive to Monarch Mtn.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

megan z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Had a great time staying at the property. Beautiful location in fall. Kids loved the bunk beds. Close to Mount Princeton Hot Springs for a nice day trip. Property had everything we needed for a family dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We loved our stay! The home was beautiful, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was stocked. I brought some of my own pans to make risotto and ended up not needing any of them. We were travelling with 2 infants. All of the rooms had plenty of space for travel bassinets. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute House
Great place to stay! Lots of room! Very clean! Awesome place to take the family or have a get away with friends! Views are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colorado trip
Great house, lots of space. Make sure to pay attention to how to cool the house, as it gets hot upstairs if you don’t.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colorado/Salida home
Great time nice home
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Salida VRBO
Very nice property. Close to CO Hwy 50 that created road noise, but otherwise great home with ample parking ( we had 3 pickup trucks with trailers)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Webb

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This home is owned by Firehouse Vacation Properties LLC and Thomas/Tommie Hixson and Brian/Laura Cudaback. Brian and Thomas recently retired from the fire service where each spent over 30 years. The Cudaback’s and Hixson’s have skied at Monarch Mountain for over 25 years before becoming homeowners just minutes from the mountain. We are passionate about providing a comfortable living space where families can compile as many memories as we have in and around Salida.

Why they chose this property

We chose this house because of the location and its proximity to Monarch Mountain, Salida and the so many other family friendly things to experience.

What makes this property unique

We are still amazed at the beauty as we sit on the large patio and look toward the west. The sunsets are unmatched by anywhere in the world. ATV/hiking trails and within walking distance from the front door.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests