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Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida

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A rustic cabin-style lodging area with multiple wooden cabins, a picnic table, and a large tree in the foreground.
A snow-covered motel with a sign for Dark Sky River Lodge, featuring a mountain backdrop.
A river with a raft and a mountainous landscape.
A night scene with a mountain range, a visible moon, and a lit structure with a sign.
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Howard, CO
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Howard

This vacation home places you next to Arkansas River and within a 15-minute walk of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. The vacation home includes a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Salida Museum - 23 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course - 30 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Monarch Ski Area - 56 min drive - 42.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Dusty Rose Roadhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eggie Acres - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Howard’s Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida

Summary:

A flexible basecamp along the Arkansas River, just 15 minutes from Salida. This room features two beds, making it ideal for friends, couples who want extra space, or travelers who prefer sleeping flexibility after long days outdoors. Located in the quiet mountain community of Howard, you’ll enjoy dark skies, river access, and easy drives to Salida, Buena Vista, Cañon City, and Monarch Mountain — without the crowds.



The Space:

This room offers the same clean, simple comfort as our other basecamp rooms, with added flexibility.

- Two beds with comfortable linens

- Private bathroom

- Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker

- Fast Wi-Fi and TV

- Heating & A/C

- Extra floor space for gear and luggage

- Designed for travelers who want options without sacrificing simplicity.



Guest Access:

Private room and bathroom with contactless check-in. Onsite parking directly outside your door.

Guests are welcome to enjoy outdoor seating areas and quiet river-side common spaces.



The Neighborhood:

Howard is a quiet stop along the Arkansas River. Close to Salida without the traffic.



Getting Around:

Drive Times:

- Salida – 15 minutes (restaurants, galleries, shops, hot springs)

- Monarch Mountain Ski Area – 35 minutes

- Cotopaxi – 10 minutes

- Canon City – 35 minutes

- Gunnison Airport (GUC) – 60 minutes

- Colorado Springs Airport (COS) – 3 hours



Interaction with Guests:

Owner lives onsite and is available if needed, but guests enjoy a private, independent stay.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a microwave and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Welcome to Dark Sky River Lodge & RV. Please respect fellow guests, wildlife, and our rural neighbors. Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM. Smoking: Outside ...

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Howard, just steps from Arkansas River. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is within a walking distance of 0.7 mi.

Will I be able to park at Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida.

Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The room was super clean and the restaurant on the premise was awesome! The dogs were welcomed and it was in a great location to hikes in Salida! Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this place! It was cozy and clean. There was bottled water and chocolate covered almonds on the nightstand when we arrived. The grounds were nice with tables outside and chairs by our door where we could have coffee in the morning.There are pretty hanging flower baskets outside the rooms. The place is on the river with a mountain view out back. There is a pond with goldfish. The restaurant next door was great. Matt was a wonderful host. We hope to return on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, room clean good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026