SUMMER at High Country Heaven ~ peace, nature and a billion stars ~ GUARANTEED ~

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ACRES UPON ACRES OF OUTDOOR LIVING WITH STUNNING, UNOBSTRUCTED MOUNTAIN VIEWS AND DIRECT ACCESS TO HIKING TRAILS AS YOU EMBRACE AND ABSORB MOTHER NATURE'S GLORY AT SALIDA'S PREMIER VACATION RENTAL - HIGH COUNTRY HEAVEN

Hello and thank you for grabbing a gander at our beloved High Country Heaven. There are countless reasons why we named our home High Country Heaven so absolutely keep reading to discover the amazing reasons guests are in complete awe. By reading the stellar, 5 STAR reviews, you'll nab instant insight to why so many guests return and say High Country Heaven is THE ONLY PLACE to stay during their Salida vacation.

BONUS: High Country Heaven is located in Chaffee County and, as such, is * not * subject to 2 different City of Salida taxes. That translates into more money in YOUR pocket.

High Country Heaven is impeccably and lovingly self-managed by the veteran owner who is married to a veteran. As a treasured guest at High Country Heaven, you will have 24/7 customized, personal access to the owner who intimately knows the home, lives in the glorious area, is always happy to help day or night and will give you her absolute best insider tips.

I's time to pack your best bags and decompress at High Country Heaven. Here, you will completely immerse yourself in nature, embrace relaxation and solitude, thoroughly unwind or work / learn from your home away from home.

Kid, Pet and Horse Friendly
Includes Starlink WiFi + a ROKU stick. Bring your Firestick if desired.

High Country Heaven has been continuously licensed by Chaffee County to conduct business as a short term rental. The health and safety of guests is a top priority. Rest assured, our rental process is 100% contactless and our exceptional cleaning crew continues to take the necessary, extra steps when cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. 006818

NOW THIS IS COLORADO!
Heaven meets Earth in the glorious Colorado Rockies at Salida's PREMIER vacation rental in historic Salida, Colorado. Mountain bike and hike directly from this 11.5 acre property - no shuttle needed!

Do you want peace? Then this is the place - our ENTIRE county has less than 21,000 people. It's epically easy to leave behind the masses of people, forget your day-to-day reality and totally immerse yourself in the unique, graceful splendor of Salida and this gem of a mountain home, High Country Heaven. Imagine relaxing on the back deck gazing at snow covered peaks as you roast marshmallows over the firepit, enjoy morning coffee, an afternoon happy hour and peaceful evenings under endless, twinkly stars. We live in a truly special and blessed area and would love to share it with YOU.

High Country Heaven is a striking 2200 sq. ft. unicorn of a mountain property that's secluded on 11.5 treed acres and offers panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. It easily accommodates up to 6 people, has 2.5 bathrooms (2 toilets, 3 tubs/showers, 3 sinks) and is a mere 5 minutes from downtown Salida, fly fishing, biking, hiking, golfing and whitewater rafting. Monarch Mountain Ski Area (~25 minutes away), zip-lining, gondolas, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, 4 wheeling, ghost town exploring & crossing the Continental Divide are just 20-30 minutes away. The location is ideal at 2.5 hours from Denver and 100 miles from Colorado Springs & Pueblo.

ESSENTIALS ABOUT HIGH COUNTRY HEAVEN
The superbly appointed, custom 2200 sq. ft. home is nestled among the splendor of pinon pines & juniper trees and has 11.5 picturesque acres of private seclusion in the magnificent Rocky Mountains.

There are sleeping accommodations for SIX in 3 bedrooms (two queen bedrooms on the main level and one queen bedroom upstairs) and on a comfortable futon in the quiet, spacious loft. The home has 2.5 super clean bathrooms that feature an oversized jetted tub, a massive shower, a shower/tub combo, 3 sinks/vanities and 2 toilets. THERE IS NOT A HOT TUB.

All bedrooms contain luxurious queen mattresses, luggage racks and full length mirrors. A dog crate and pack-n-play are available upon request.

The 11.5 pristine, treed acres that surround this heavenly home border Bureau of Land Management land and offer stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, easy access to 4 hot springs and 2 National Parks, restaurants/breweries/distilleries/wineries, extensive and varied 4-wheeling, ghost town exploring, gem hunting, hiking, skiing/snowboarding, hummingbird watching, whitewater rafting, kayaking, golfing, horseback riding, fly fishing, hunting & zip lining.

We offer a well equipped kitchen (drip coffee maker, electric kettle, coffee press, spices, blender, food processor, crock pots, pots/pans, microwave, stainless steel appliances {fridge/icemaker, stove/oven, dishwasher}), coolers for loan, TV/DVD player, a ROKU stick, a huge jetted tub, high end linens, a BBQ grill, a fire pit, 3 outside decks with lots of outdoor furniture and a horseshoe pit for your guaranteed enjoyment.

The spacious back deck offers majestic views of Methodist Mountain, has plenty of seating/tables for morning coffee/tea, happy hour enjoyment, stunning sunrises, sunsets and frequent rainbows, hummingbird listening, star gazing, relaxation, and amazing views.

There is a large laundry/mud room that has an HE3 front load washer and dryer, utility sink, numerous board games and puzzles to play and sports equipment to enjoy.

Pets and children are welcome!
A pack-n-play and dog crate are available for guest use. Please pre-arrange use of these items with the owner.

Wireless Internet via Starlink is provided.
A ROKU stick, DVD player and DVDs are provided.

ESSENTIALS ABOUT SALIDA
Salida is THE place to ramp up your adventure meter and blow the gauge far off the high end of the fun scale. Do you want to zip-line, snowmobile, horseback ride, ski or snowboard, soak in a hot spring or absorb an art gallery, eat at a great restaurant, drink a fabulous local wine, beer or distilled liquor, go 4 wheeling or ATVing, visit a ghost town, go whitewater rafting or kayaking, rock and gem hunt, cycle or mountain bike, camp, golf, or fish, climb a 14'er, hike or hunt, listen to music outdoors or go to a fabulous festival? Then High Country Heaven is THE place to be.

Salida, Colorado's largest Historic District, is a close-knit, friendly community that wholly embraces energetic, peaceful, laid back lifestyles. The beautiful & charming town of 5,900 people is a short distance from the famed Rainbow Hiking Trail; offers world class mountain biking trails; has been featured on HGTV as the 'Town that Decorates an Entire Mountain;' and is called 'The Little Soho of the West' because of it's prolific, nationally acclaimed artists/galleries and large number of year-round art events.

Each June, the largest whitewater rafting festival in the country, FIBArk (short for First In Boating on The Arkansas), begins on the Tuesday before Father's Day. World champion kayakers compete during 6 days of various competitions, daily/nightly free live music is offered and a fun, festival atmosphere abounds. The local Eddyline Brewery, is the key FIBArk sponsor. Obviously, great beer selections are guaranteed. The most popular and funniest FIBArk event is the Hooligan Race (5:30 pm on the Saturday before Father's Day) where contestant teams construct theme rafts from items such as bales of hay, empty kegs, tires, floats, sofas, & bath tubs then try to navigate over rapids and under the F Street Bridge. Hollering, hooting, and hysteria richly fill the air when rafts pass through the Boat Ramp Rapids as contestants jump for money strung high across the Arkansas. Most rafts eject people, break apart, or completely flip over! The Hooligan Race is a must see event in your life.

ESSENTIALS ABOUT CHAFFEE COUNTY
Our County enjoys over 330 days of sunshine annually; has the most 14,000+ ft. peaks concentrated into the smallest geographical area in the USA; is 30 mins. from the Continental Divide/Monarch Pass; has several easy to reach hot springs; and boasts of having the most rafted stretch of any river in the USA (Arkansas River). Additionally, Chaffee County is home to the most craft microbreweries, wineries & distilleries per capita in the USA and has numerous high quality gems/minerals on display at the Smithsonian Institute. Salida is close to 2 National Parks (great day trips): The Great Dunes National Park and Black Canyon National Park. Other stellar sites include the ghost towns of Turret and St. Elmo, a drive along Aspen Ridge especially in the fall, ziplining in Big Horn Sheep Canyon, hiking/biking/gondola along the Continental Divide, visiting the Royal Gorge & driving to Leadville, the highest town in America at 10,200 ft. We live in a truly special & blessed area and would like to share it with you.

We cordially invite you to come stay at High Country Heaven and help yourself to a light breakfast of tea, coffee & organic oatmeal as well as plenty of clean towels and linens, hair dryers, iron/ironing board, and local maps/brochures. As hosts, we will be happy to provide information on places to visit and where to rent bikes, horses, snowmobiles, skis, ATV's, Jeeps, etc. If there is anything we can help you with, please ask. If you haven't experienced the unique community that is Salida in the Heart of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, you need to visit soon.

Friendly pets are welcome with prior approval. Pet fees are $15 PER NIGHT PER PET.

Please note purchase of a $119 Damage Protection Policy is required and a cleaning fee will be added to each reservation. Security deposits are *not* accepted.

ATV's are not allowed to ride on the property.
Please be kind and respectful: do not trespass on our neighbors' properties.