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Dog Friendly! Dunwell Cottage: Cute Downtown Home, Close to Everything!!

Holiday home in Salida with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
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Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Riverside Park
  • Place, SteamPlant Theater and Event Center
  • Place, Salida Golf Club

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Dog Friendly! Dunwell Cottage: Cute Downtown Home, Close to Everything!!

Salida STR 0288 STX-ID-03505718-0001

Comfortable and convenient, Dunwell Cottage is a darling house in the heart of Salida. Walk out the door to Riverside Park and downtown cafes, galleries and shops. Feel right at home in this well-appointed cottage. It's a wonderful way to experience downtown Salida!
This home offers:
~A mix of original charm and sophisticated remodeling with brand new kitchen and baths.
~A bright interior with comfortable furnishings.
~Two comfy bedrooms; both with queen sized beds.
~Sleeper sofa in the living room allows for a total of 6 guests.
~Smart TV for streaming your Favs
~wifi
~washer dryer
~The all-natural snow at Monarch Mountain ski area is 25 minutes away, or bike the first class trails on Tenderfoot Mountain - just blocks away. The best of Colorado's seasons surrounds you!
-2 well behaved dogs are welcome

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: 25
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 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 Downtown Salida, a neighbourhood in Salida, this holiday home is in the mountains. Art Matters Gallery & Studio and SteamPlant Theater and Event Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wood's High Mountain Distillery and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Salida Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪High Side - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog Friendly! Dunwell Cottage: Cute Downtown Home, Close to Everything!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog Friendly! Dunwell Cottage: Cute Downtown Home, Close to Everything!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly! Dunwell Cottage: Cute Downtown Home, Close to Everything!!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly! Dunwell Cottage: Cute Downtown Home, Close to Everything!! located?

Located in Downtown Salida, this holiday home is steps away from Riverside Park and Arkansas River. Art Matters Gallery & Studio and Wood's High Mountain Distillery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, awesome location to downtown and the river. Just wish it had air conditioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Great stay

House was clean, cozy and well equipped. We enjoyed the location. Close to the river, mountainbike trails and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Great House in Salida

Very comfortable house in a great location! Easy walking to shops and restaurants and nice place to hang when not out and about.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kierann T.

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

Great basic cottage in Salida

Clean and simple, had everything we needed. No issues and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S.

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

Dunwell

More than immediately meets the eye. Extremely well located and well equipped
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great location

Clean house in safe and central location. No great views from inside home but GREAT location 1 block from Arkansas river & park, 1.5 blocks or less than 5-minute walk from restaurants, pubs, cafes, etc. 5-10 min walk to grocery stores. Good communication from property management company including guide on checkin process, things to do and dining options in area, and other recommendations. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jack P.

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

Giant red ant bed

Already sent in a review about the red ant hill in the middle of the back parking space. Needs to be exterminated
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tommye F.

Well kept and all we needed was provided.

Wish there had been a higher fence for the pets, so that we could have left the larger dog. To leap that one would have been no problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Wendell E.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Charming

This is a great layout for a group and the location is terrific. Our concerns have to do with the smell of urine in one bedroom, possibly from a previous pet? The other is that the sofas are beyond their due date and sag so much when you sit that it’s not comfortable. Otherwise it’s a good rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Interior Excellent, Exterior Needs Work

Inside was very nice and cozy, wverything we needed. The outside could use some TLC and curb appeal, not very inviting. Location completely makes up for it. Seeing the outside in person gave me some hesitation that the whole place was run down but once we were inside we could see that a lot of attention and upgrading had been done inside. Dogs are allowed but the fenced in area is very small and the fence is only about 30" high, something to keep in mind. Overall we enjoyed our experience, just wish there was maybe some front yard seating or an inviting patio i stead of dead plants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. Walkable to downtown. Very cute place. Easy checkin!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about our stay at Dunwell Cottage! It is incredibly charming and nothing beats the location. The park is only one block away, so it was easy for us to walk over multiple times a day with our baby and dogs. The neighborhood was also very quiet at night which we appreciated (no loud parties or groups passing by that might have woken our baby).I was impressed with how clean the cottage was (only because any pet friendly home can have its issues!), it was spotless and the carpet was super clean. The kitchen was fully stocked for us to cook, and the fenced in area in the backyard was perfect for our dogs to play outside off leash. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a memorable place stay in Salida. We will absolutely stay here again next time we’re visiting!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liv B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location to downtown and the river walk was amazing - just a few blocks to shops and restaurants. Neighborhood was very quiet. Nice size bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pinon always does a great job!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room. Great kitchen and dining area. Fenced in backyard. Nearby downtown and River. Plenty of dining and entertainment within 2 blocks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best VRBO's we have ever used. Spotlessly clean, well-stocked, easy parking, fantastic location near local amphitheater, downtown shops, river, amd playground. Very roomy, also.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest house in the best location. Kids loved the independence they had roaming around because everything is so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, simple! Just as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house with plenty of room, and in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton B.

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

Great Place close to River Oark and Downtown

Loved this house, the location was a highlight and I also loved how big the living area, dining room and kitchen was. Grill on the porch was an added bonus
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little house, but surprisingly roomy inside. (It widens out towards the back.) Two large bedrooms with comfortable beds and two bathrooms make it perfect for two couples. Very short walk to many good restaurants and bars and shops and galleries. And yet it was quiet and restful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klaus S.

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

Perfect location

Loved our stay, highly recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laura B.

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

Perfect basic in town option for skiing Monarch Mountain

Clean, great communication, easy access, and wonderful location. No frills but great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Very cute home and excellent location

We only got to stay in the home for a bit because the water was not working, but the property manager was able to quickly move us to another home in the area. When we go back, we would choose this home over the one we were moved to. The other one was fine, but this one has more charm and had more space between the living areas and bedrooms so it would have been quieter for sleepers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin D.

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

Vacation

Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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