Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
10 min walk
Riverside Park
10 min walk
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About the neighborhood
Salida
This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Wood's High Mountain Distillery and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Riverside Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Salida Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Boathouse Cantina - 11 min walk
Moonlight Pizza - 8 min walk
Mo Burrito - 5 min walk
Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More - 9 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.
Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage
STR #018636 Fall in love with Monarch Retreat & Cottage! Newer, custom built Vacation Getaway! A grand and beautiful lodge style home and cottage located in one of the most pristine places in Colorado. The Colorado Trail, Monarch Ski Resort, Fooses Creek and Fooses Lake are just minutes away! Bring your families and friends for the best Colorado outdoor adventures ever! 5 master bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 2 spacious kitchens, two beautiful living and dining areas with a lodge feel. Loft with game area in main house. Bring your mountain bikes, snowmobiles, ATV's, water toys, fishing poles and ski's. DURING WINTER MONTHS- IS IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE OR SNOW TIRES/CHAINS.
This house and cottage offers: -5 spacious bedrooms -Main house has 4 master bedrooms with 2 King beds and 2 Queen beds, each with en suite full bathrooms -Cottage has 1 master bedroom with 1 king bed 1 full bathroom -Each bathroom has a vanity area with a shower and deep bathtub -Two state-of-the-art kitchens, with brand new appliances including a double-wide refrigerator -Oversized dining table that will seat the whole gang -Has Starlink internet, stereo, DVD's and games -TV is internet based Streaming only (Netflix, Fandango, Hulu, etc.) -Lodge style living areas -Main house has a large wood-burning fireplace plus central heat -Cottage has remote-controlled gas fireplace plus central heat -Walk down your own private trail to Fooses Creek, bring your fishing poles **NOTICE - The Fooses reservoir is currently closed to the public and being decommissioned. Access on FS 225 is also closed to all motorized vehicles. Construction will be occurring until the end of this year (2024)** -Just minutes to Monarch Ski Resort -Dogs welcome! -Covered open deck with 4 rocking chairs and the most beautiful view -Downstairs covered patio with outdoor furniture and a big grill. -Cottage has large patio with tables and chairs -11 acres of your own beautiful land to explore on -Giant driveway to park your trailers -The perfect place to spot elk and wildlife, the quintessential Rocky Mountain experience! -Home DOES NOT have air conditioning -This home is at an elevation greater than 8000' could cause altitude sickness. -Garage not available
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
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 3,645 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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 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
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: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 28
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.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Dog Friendly Monarch Retreat &
Pet friendly Monarch Retreat Cottage
Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage Salida
Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions
What can I see near this vacation home?
This vacation home in Salida is within a 10-minute walk of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center, SteamPlant Theater and Event Center, and Wood's High Mountain Distillery. You'll also find Salida Golf Club and Riverside Park less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a video library.
Does Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
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 this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Are there rooms with balconies at Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage?
No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage.
Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey V.
Jul 13, 2025
Jeffrey V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel H.
Jul 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and location
Stayed here as a mini family Reunion/wedding celebration. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful property!
Rachel H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
William K.
Dec 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful property and a great location. We enjoyed our stay.
Due to the WiFi being spotty we would suggest you take along a few movies of your likings. Especially if you have children. We had arrived early and the cleaning crew made contact with us and were very kind. We did have issues with the lock box, we called and spoke to someone and we worked it out. Over all we really enjoyed this location and the beautiful house and cottage. We would recommend this location for your family needs.
William K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Eric B.
Sep 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property far from town.
The property is not at all convenient to stores or restaurants, since it is 10 miles East of Poncha Springs, on the road to Monarch pass. However, the property is very attractive, well maintained and extremely well supplied. The Retreat and the Cottage, have 6 bedrooms and 5 baths, a loft with two beds and a sofa, two living rooms and two kitchens, as well as 2 outdoor patios, a front porch and a balcony. The living room in the Retreat is very large, with a fireplace and a high ceiling. Our only complaint about the property is that, while each of the 4 bedrooms in the Retreat has a private bath, there are no bathrooms that can be accessed without walking through one of the bedrooms. This was a significant inconvenience for the two members of our party who slept in the loft.
Eric B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jacob S.
Jul 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
We loved the property! very clean and nice!
Jacob S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Mar 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
We had a good time staying here. The house was spacious and clean and the kitchen was full of everything we needed. You definitely need a 4-wheel drive vehicle in the winter. We even got a truck stuck and had to get it pulled out of the driveway. They don't clear the roads immediately after a snow so we did miss out on half a day of skiing. Also the listing states that the house has 6 suites, 4 in the main house and 2 in the cottage. That is not accurate. The cottage has 1 master suite with a king bed and a second room with a pull out sofa. It does not have a second master suite with a queen bed. Due to this error in the listing. we had kids sleeping on the floor or doubled up with parents in other beds, which was unexpected. We also lost power one evening and relied on the fireplace for warmth. There is zero cell phone service at this location, so when the power goes out you have no wifi or land lines to communicate with anyone. Just be prepared. Overall it was a great time and we had lots of fun with the adventures we encountered.