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

Holiday home in Salida with kitchen and balcony

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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
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Mountain Spirit Winery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪18 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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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!
No charging of EV (electric vehicle) is allowed from property. Our homeowner's insurance does not permit this.
No booking agencies or 3rd party renter's w/o full disclosure of the intent and approval by property manager or owner. Could result in cancellation.

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. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery. 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 - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course - 9 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 18 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Elevation Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wander Wyldr Coffee & Bowls - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Poncha Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drift-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red Truck Pizza Company - ‬7 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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 222 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan G.

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

Girls Time

Lovely place, plenty of room, Lisa is a great host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine V.

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

Beautiful Home

We had a fantastic visit here. The house is spacious, clean, comfortable, and has incredible views. All pictures and descriptions of the property are accurate. Very convenient to get to Salida and Monarch. Great place for families with young children. The owner is very communicative and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Brittany J.

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

Lovely getaway

We truly enjoyed our time here again this year. The layout of the house is wonderful for multiple families and the location is great, just a short drive to Monarch Mountain and downtown Salida. Hope we can stay with you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

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

Mountain Cabin

We had a great time staying in this cabin. It was incredibly convenient to Salida, Monarch Mountain, hiking. It had everything you needed for a wonderful stay. Very clean and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

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

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

Nicole S.

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

Beautiful

Great property, wonderful communication.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Family wedding trup

This home was perfect for us. Had everything we needed plus the seclusion that allowed some quality time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Great costumer service

The owner/property manager of this home is extremely responsive and helpful! Lovely home with a great view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

Eve B.

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

Great location

We had a group of 6 friends going ; wheeling for a 3 day trip and enjoyed being all together. We enjoyed the house. It was neat and clean and very easy to work with them. The only thing that I would recommend is that there needed to be better lighting in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin E.

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

Vaca Base Camp

Convenient stay for day trips. Comfortable deck for meals. Close to town for supplies and eats. Overall worked for three different units. Loft a little scary for youngsters. Maybe consider protection for bedroom window upstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lance M.

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

Monarch Mtn. Ski Trip

Overall, the stay was an OK experience. Property was clean and centrally located between Salida & Monarch Mtn., however, the property is in close proximity to a KOA campground, which would not be enjoyable in the summer given increased activity. Unfortunately, I think VRBO is pricing themselves out of the market when one considers the fees, taxes, cleaning fees, and the property manager expects the tenant to clean the house themselves. VRBO needs a better business model as compared to the price of a hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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

Forrest H.

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

Great house, convenient location

Lisa made pre trip planning and check in smooth and simple. Great communication and quick to respond. House was clean, well supplied, bed’s comfortable, and wow, what a view! The only minor complaint that has nothing to do with the property manager or listing, more the contractor or HVAC technician. Was that the forced air heat was unbelievably loud, and made it difficult to sleep next too. Other than that would highly recommend and will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It is a beautiful house, in a fantastic location, and the property manager was absolutely wonderful to work with. We would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came up for a family cousin trip, all adults, and this house was perfect!! It is spacious and had all the amenities we needed. We especially loved being able to sit around the big table all together! The view of the fall colors was so beautiful. The host is so kind and had great communication with us. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Thanks for hosting us
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay for our group of four adults. Beautiful home with lots of games and puzzles. Fun decor. Everything we needed to cook a few meals and enjoy some wine. The deck was nice and the weather perfect to enjoy a bit of time outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Comfortable beds, well stocked, beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max B.

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

Great peaceful location.

Everything went very smooth, would go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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