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Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Salida, CO

Mt. Princeton
Browns Canyon National Monument
Monarch Ski Area
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly

STR #002650
Bright Star Ranch is a pet friendly custom log home on 40 private acres with a hot tub for your post-ski or hike soak. Your spectacular mountain views include the Collegiate Peaks, San Juans and Sangre de Christo mountain ranges - truly majestic scenery!

This beautiful home offers:

~ Large master suite with king bed, private balcony, seating area and private bath with large whirlpool tub and separate shower.

~ Two more full baths and two additional bedrooms, offering another King and one queen

~ Great Room with a beautiful stone fireplace open to the chef's kitchen, and above to the loft with a library with interesting reads and comfortable lounging.
!This home does not have air-conditioning

~Wireless internet, satellite TV
*No Over Occupancy of Guest

All Pinon homes are "vacation ready" with a fully appointed kitchen, towels and linens. Hand, dish and shower soaps are provided, as well as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, salt and pepper, coffee filters and laundry soap.

Pinon Vacation Rentals provides guest support from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.

All guests are responsible for reading Welcome Book “Check-In and Check-Out instructions.

~Acceptance of the terms of the Rental Agreement and all Rental Policies is ASSUMED at the time of reservation. 24 to 48 hours before arrival, check-in instructions will be sent to guest.

**This home is rented for personal vacation use only. Any other use including large gatherings or parties is not allowed. Renters must abide by all rental terms and policies, as well as all local applicable property covenants, restrictions, regulations and laws. Any evidence of smoking, use of firearms, driving ATV's other than in the driveway as access only, unapproved pets, unauthorized use of property grounds, damage resulting from violation of rental policies, and/or excessive mess may result in charges up to $3000.00 to the Guest's credit card on file, as authorized by Guest's approval of the terms of the Rental Agreement.

Reservations may be canceled more than 30 days prior to check-in with full refund. 14 to 29 days prior to arrival 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after this cut-off date for any reason. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions, spotty internet service or interruption of service.

**Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Available for purchase on booking page

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Pinon Vacation Rentals

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Languages

English

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Hot tub

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and San Isabel National Forest. Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Salida, CO

What's nearby

San Isabel National Forest - 15 min drive - 5.8 km
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
Riverside Park - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 39 min drive - 42.9 km
Monarch Ski Area - 42 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Fox Den - ‬3 min drive
‪The Drift In Boaters' Bar And Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪The Hunger Shack - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Arkansas River. San Isabel National Forest and Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

20 May 2025

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

Gorgeous

Beautiful house, gorgeous views!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

18 May 2025

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

Amazing experience!

This place lived up to its listing. A large, private ranch with a beautiful home full of amenities and tremendous views. Perfection! We saw elk and deer on the ranch. We enjoyed the hot tub while watching the sun set. Owners were in close contact - we appreciated their care.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

17 February 2025

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

Winter getaway

Excellent location, spacious indoor and outdoor space, far enough to feel secluded but close enough to main highway.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

25 February 2025

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

Stunning views!

We spent a couple of beautiful days skiing Monarch and enjoyed every minute of our stay at Bright Star. We plan on staying every year we come to Salida. Stunning home!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louann J.

4 December 2024

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

Perfect

We loved everything about the cabin. Except for the remote control to the TV everything else was fabulous.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 October 2024

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

Peace

We had a great stay. Wonderful accommodations. Excellent communication with the host. We hope to return. It was exactly what we needed for some family time and peace.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

12 October 2024

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

Awesome

Great secluded place! Beautiful mountain view!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

7 October 2024

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

Colorado 2024

Great location, house and communication with the property managers (Pinon). Will definitely stay again when we are back in the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

david h.

21 May 2024

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

Birthday Celebration

We loved the property and location. Enjoyed hanging on the patio while our dogs ran around the fenced area. Views and privacy were most awesome. Will be back again for another stay soon.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

22 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful ranch retreat

Really nice property. Lots of space and only 15 minutes to town. Hope to return for a visit

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ronna D.

22 September 2024

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

Loved the location and the property

Views were gorgeous, and location was centrally located to many of the places we wanted to visit. The house was spacious and clean but a few things could have been improved. The linens were thin and some were shredded. The lighting in some rooms really needed brighter bulbs, the kitchen was well stocked and even had spices provided. We especially liked the fenced in area for our dogs. Our biggest issue was that the hot water did not work in one bathroom sink and that was very inconvenient

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

4 March 2023

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

great views

This cabin was a perfect location to get away from it all and enjoy time with family

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

25 July 2023

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

Great place to stay between Buena Vista and Salida!

Very Nice place with huge logs. Exactly what you would expect or want in a Colorado getaway Lots of room for a large family !

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

1 April 2023

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

Beautiful

Lovely area, gorgeous views. Had a short weekend get-a-way with a friend and had a wonderful time.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

27 July 2023

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

Vacation

Quiet, peaceful solitude surrounded by the majestic mountains

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathryn c.

17 September 2023

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

Bright Star Ranch

We loved staying at this property, it was quiet, private and much more room that expected. We also appreciated being able to take our dog and having a fenced outdoor space for him to run. The views were amazing and the location- close to BV and Salida was perfect. Property management communication was excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

20 April 2022

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

Bright Star

Absolutely beautiful property. Well managed and clean. Perfect for an extended family. We will have a hard time staying anywhere else in the Salida area now.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

18 September 2023

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

Amazing place, pictures don't do it justice

Found this property while looking for a quiet getaway for me and a few friends. We were not disappointed, the location provided plenty of views and some privacy. The cabin was impressive and there were plenty of rooms and beds for each of us (5) and more. Will be looking to rent again for future get togethers.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

AnnsLee R.

6 July 2023

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

Beautiful Property, Great Communication

The property management company was great to work with and quick to intervene in any issues we had. There was confusion regarding who to contact as the listed number would go strait to voicemail but we were able to communicate with the rental property through a different number that checked in with us. The property is wonderful but it does need some work. The floor could be redone but in no way impacted our stay. Overall we had a great time together!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jess S.

26 June 2022

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

BV Family Vacation

The booking and check in process were easy. The size of the property is great for up to twelve people, including a bunk room for up to four. The cabin/lodge feel were really nice, especially for the rural location surrounded by wilderness. It is very quiet and there are lots of activities around for people of all ages. The things that could be improved: the dish washer was broken from when we arrived until we left. This is a big deal for a place that accommodates 12 people, spending lots of time having to clean dishes/pots/pans after every meal while on vacation. Also, one of the toilets kept backing up, so the plumbing is delicate. Finally, the railings on the front porch are broken. It isn’t a big deal, but it affects the aesthetic. It is a larger house, needs regular upkeep and some updating. I would stay here again, but only after efforts are made to improve some of these things.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

14 August 2023

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

Beautiful all log home

The best thing is the all pine log interior. Amazing architecture and so Colorado! We were impressed by the spaciousness of the property and the home that has room for 12 in 5 bedrooms. The furnishings are older but very comfortable with plenty of seating. I especially liked that there was only one t.v. in a t.v. room so peple interacted more instead of watching t.v.. The 3 beds we used were very comfortable. The 3 bathrooms were serviceable though not updated. Masterbath was very spacious. It's a perfect family reunion gathering place! It also accomodated our dogs well with a large fenced in area in the yard. The large patio with comfortable furniture and a large table were great and a place to hang out and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The kitchen was nice and well equiped. We appreciated the guidebook provided but did not see the welcome package as noted on the backdoor. There are several notes taped up as reminders of house rules which is always appreciated! There are a few upkeep items like a back door that we could not lock and the large trash barrel outside that is not bear proof. But it was a really nice place to spend a few days.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Tom N.

28 November 2022

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

Double sided review

I want to preface this review with the fact that we were refunded 1 nights stay. (Whether we felt this was adequate is not in this review.) Everything that is mentioned in the listing is correct and accurate. I am reviewing our experience. The good: Location is GREAT in between Salida and Buena Vista with great mountain views. It was quiet and secluded which we liked, however there are houses being built (150+ yards away) which somewhat ruin the view and potentially privacy as they are elevated. The property was as expected and displayed in the pictures. Bedrooms were nicely sized. Bathrooms were nice and clean with towels provided. The bad: Fees (yes I know these properties all have fees): The fees & taxes were over a 1/3 of the entire cost which included property management fees - more on that later. Upkeep: Generally good but parts of the yard around the deck were unkept and had random items there which we didn't know what they were there for. Caulking in kitchen was cracking which doesn't look nice but a simple fix. What's provided: We ran out of trash bags and dishwasher tabs which for a full house during Thanksgiving week, what was provided was inadequate. Suggested: Fridge with an ice maker that works. Garage fridge for additional space to comfortably accommodate a full house. The REALLY bad: We had no heating in the main living spaces from the moment we arrived (Bedrooms were heating just fine) so that means waking up to 50 degree mornings. A handyman which couldn't fix the issues was called which WE were responsible for waiting on him, and then also a HVAC tech which we were also responsible for waiting for. This was the responsibility of the property management and in turn took away from our activities during our stay as we were the ones who had to wait on them. After it wasn't fixed and I followed up again, 3 small space heaters were provided, 2 of them worked. DO NOT use the fireplace until it is properly serviced. We were told to use the fireplace as a placeholder the first night to help in the heating issues. The chimney did not do an adequate job removing the smoke/fumes and left a hazy lingering smoke in the living areas which causes a few of our guests to have headaches. The fireplace surround isn't properly sealed to the fireplace. You can see in the pictures the black soot on the fireplace in picture #7. We wanted to love this place but can only review our experience. Proactive maintenance needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Robert E.

2 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

21 September 2024

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

Great canin

Good clean place to stay conveniently located close to Salida

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

15 September 2024

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

Just us and the dogs

Everything we needed, lovely views, only saw a couple of other vehicles over a weekend. Nice getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Pinon Vacation Rentals

Pinon Vacation Rentals
201 F Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719)221-6004
info@pinonvacationrentals.com
www.pinonvacationrentals.com

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Salida

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

karen s.

Gorgeous

karen s.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Amazing experience!

Kimberly R.

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Winter getaway

Karen G.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Stunning views!

Kevin B.

10/10 Excellent

Louann J.

Perfect

Louann J.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Peace

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Awesome

Kim D.

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Colorado 2024

Lori S.

10/10 Excellent

david h.