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By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Salida Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Salida Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly!

This lovely, 2 story house situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, is just 15 minutes away from Salida. It offers a quiet and peaceful retreat with stunning views of the river and surrounding mountains. The house features a fully stocked kitchen and three bedrooms, accommodating up to six guests. Experience the beauty of Colorado and enjoy a relaxing stay in this charming home.
This home offers:
~Stunning Mountain Views
~Arkansas River Access
~3 Bedrooms
~Fully Appointed Kitchen
~3 Outdoor Patios
~Charcoal Grill
​​​​​​​~This home does not have air-conditioning
~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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. 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

  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Riverside Park - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Salida Museum - 15 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Boathouse Cantina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪High Side - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Salida holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Arkansas River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and San Isabel National Forest. Salida Golf Club and Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

margaret r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable. Wonderful views. Convenient to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

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

Great Stay

Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By the River is a truly amazing property that is kept up in pristine condition. The views, the access to the river, and location are as good as it gets. The house is stocked with everything you could possibly need and is immaculately clean. The many decks/patios capture 360 views and the fire pit and field by the river area are hard to beat. We hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy and the house was beautiful. Full kitchen and 2 spacious lounging areas. Lots of windows and porches to sit and enjoy your coffee while enjoying the wonderful views. Pronghorn and deer wandered around the house. The only downside was no seating near the river as shown in pictures. If we ever come through the area we will definitely stay here again!
The house
Pronghorn
River behind house
View
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Great house with great views! You can see the mountains and the river! Sit on one of the many patios and listen to the Arkansas River flow by. It was amazing to have a fire out down by the river. We ended up making a couple of fires down there and just really enjoyed our time unplugged from everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Beautiful slice of heaven on earth!

The house was roomy and comfortable! Kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed. We were mesmerized by the river and mountain views and sitting outside watching the sunset was beautiful! We will definitely return, it was a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Former Salida residents

After leaving Salida in 2013 for Lakewood, we miss the community, restaurants, and scenery a lot. By the River was the perfect place to stay so we could spend a few days exploring our favorite places again. The scenery is breathtaking from every window and everything was clean and comfortable. The owner has thought of everything- comfortable sitting areas inside and on the decks, games and books provided and a well equipped kitchen. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda V.

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

Outstanding

If you enjoy views from every window, riverfront property with comfortable seating, multiple outdoor seating areas, open floor plans, cleanliness, amenities and terrific location, this home is for you. We will return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Perfect Getaway

The location was perfect being about 10 minutes from downtown Salida, where we enjoyed shopping and watching the annual duck races, and 20 minutes from Buena Vista where we did a half day rafting trip. The location was very private and had several outdoor seating areas to enjoy the mountain and river views. Inside the home also had several seating areas, all of which were extremely comfortable! We ate at the house for a couple of meals and had everything we needed ( the kitchen was amazing). We will definitely stay here next time we want a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia P.

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

By the river but that might be jusy our family

We were looking for a place to hang together as a family and enjoy the outdoors. We had good fishing, son in law caught and released 5 who fishes around Colorado a lot. Husband had difficulty wading but had several to release. Kitchen supplied well for our needs and we had a wonderful time browsing Salida and walking around town. Only suggestion you need a puzzle table. It is a perfect spot to watch the light change, sip beverage and puzzle away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Penny R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful view and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could be cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private location. We didn't see any neighbors during our four day stay. I'd recommend arriving before sunset. It could be tricky to find in the dark.Also, it is on a dirt road and we had to drive over some tall weeds to access the property. Would be okay for a Subaru Crosstrek, etc, but wouldn't recommend anything too sporty.You can see the river from the multiple decks and patios, but you'd need to forge through some serious weeds to get to it. Note that you can also see / hear the highway, especially during the day, but it quietens down nicely at night. The house is clean and well stocked. Decor is slightly dated, but still very comfortable.I must not have looked at the listing / reviews very well because I didn't realize that it was a split-level. I had my 78 year old mom along who uses a cane and isn't great with stairs. She managed, but just be aware that anyone with mobility challenges might have issues. It's clearly stated that there's no A/C, which wasn't an issue in early SEPT, but the box fans in each bedroom were much appreciated or white noise.There are warnings in the house re: not leaving food out due to pests. This isn't a really developed area, so this isn't unusual and wasn't an issue for us, but keep it in mind if that sort of thing bothers you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here. Everything was extremely clean, the host was very responsive & helpful, very thankful we were able to bring our dogs because they absolutely loved being able to access the river on a daily basis. The house is in a perfect location too, only about 10 minutes outside of town so you have access to all your needs but without the noise. The house had everything we needed and more, it was a luxury. Hope to make it back one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stef T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rodent problem
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place and has everything you need for your stay. Conveniently located to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kate o.

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

Cute house, lots of relaxing and great views

Cute eclectic style home, great views. Comfortable and functional. Many outdoor seating options.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Arkansas River fun!

Our family had a great stay on the property. True gem on the river. Caught lots of fish and made some great memories- thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

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

Spring break getaway

Beautiful home that was a great base for exploring the area and plenty of space to hunker down and rest, read, watch a movie in a beautiful setting.Nice kitchen, we made good use of stove and oven, and charcoal grill.It’s a short walk down to the river, and you can see it clearly out the windows and from the many decks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac C.

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

Quiet Views

The house has great views of the river and surrounding mountains and is at the end of a dirt road with almost no traffic. As I was leaving a couple had parked near the property's fence and was walking toward the river. If I wasn't leaving at the time, I would have never noticed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

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

Amazing get-a-way by the river

The home was very inviting, plenty of room for all. The home and property were dog friendly and that made our stay-cation (We only live about an hour away) easy and super relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnna B.

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

Ski Weekend Getaway

Beautiful location; would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

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

Lovely property

House was as described. Very comfortable. Took us a little bit to figure out where all the heating zones were, but once we did all was good! Views were beautiful and we had deer visit every day. Antelope in the field coming to the house. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

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

Beautiful river front property

Gorgeous house and lovely location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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Salida, CO 81201
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