Right off the highway (US 50) between Salida and Monarch Ski Area
Location: Salida, South Central, Colorado, USA (Located Between Historic Salida and the Monarch Ski Area)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 10-15)
Keywords: House
This comfortable home has been recently renovated and is ready for your arrival.
The charming historic home is perfectly located just 10 miles from Monarch Ski Area and 10 miles from downtown Salida & sits on the North Fork of the South Arkansas River. The 2 story, 4 bedroom / 4 bath house has one bedroom with a king bed, two with queen beds and one with two singles and a crib. There is also a sofa bed and two single portable mattresses, and room for more air beds if needed. Pets must be under control at all times, and may not ever be left in the house alone.
Winter sports are abundant in this area. Monarch Ski Area is
often overlooked yet fabulous, lift lines minimal and ticket prices reasonable, AND JUST MINUTES AWAY! You also have ample access to cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and other winter sports. The Hot Springs Pool is in Salida, and Mt. Princeton Hot Springs is a short drive.
If you prefer coming to this ideal vacation area in the summer or fall, you can fish out the back door or take advantage of the trails available for hiking, biking, or motorized vehicles. Fly fish, float fish, canoe, kayak or experience some of the best whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River.
Visit historic downtown Salida on the Arkansas River for art, music, antiques, and great shopping and dining experiences.
This vacation home is a large roomy property and can accommodate a large family or group comfortably in one of the most scenic recreational areas that Colorado has to offer.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- ATV, Dirtbike, Single Track. Trailheads leading to hundreds of miles of Colorado's best trails.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$200/Night~$1300/week
$235/nt Thanksgiving, December & Spring Break ~ $1400/week
Two night minimum
$95.00 Cleaning Fee
http://salidaartworks.org/events/
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2009
My story is similar to many that you will hear while visiting Chaffee County. Many of us came to play and ended up returning to live. After my first visit, it did not surprise me to learn that Salida, Colorado has been featured in Outside magazine, New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, The Denver Post, and Sunset magazine as one of the best (some say THE best) small towns in the United States.
Why the Owner Chose Salida
I have lived in many places around the world and find this area to be the best combination of art, music, historic buildings, year-round outdoor activities, mild weather and incredible views. This historic house is known for bringing good luck to those that drive by and "honk"........ so I couldn't resist purchasing and outfitting it for others to enjoy!
Property Photos
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- Right off the highway (US 50) between Salida and Monarch Ski Area - Salida, Colorado - Vacation House on the North Fork of the South Arkansas River near Monarch Ski Area and Trails
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- King size bed in Bedroom #3 - Salida, Colorado - Vacation House on the North Fork of the South Arkansas River near Monarch Ski Area and Trails
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- Peaceful Water - Salida, Colorado - Vacation House on the North Fork of the South Arkansas River near Monarch Ski Area and Trails
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- Kitchen with new appliances
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- Roomy fully equiped kitchen
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- Winter Playground
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- Twin Beds in Bedroom #4
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- Bathroom #4
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- Queen Bedroom #2
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- Bathroom #3
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- 1st Floor Queen Bedroom #1
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- Dining Room from LR area / Fireplace
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- Part of extra large living room (17' x 27') w/ additional reading nook
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- Breakfast Room
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- Whirlpool Tub in Bathroom #2
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- Handicap accessible shower
Traveler Reviews (18)
New Year's Weekend Celebration!
Guest: Kathy
(Kansas)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11
Review Submitted: 01/09/12
We were fortunate to be able to take our entire family skiing over the New Year's Day weekend. Our youngest grandson, 3 yrs, skiied for the first time. Our youngest son proposed to his girfriend on the mountain New Year's Day. So, you can see, we had much to celebrate. There were 13 of us and the house accommodated us well. It was easy to locate, an easy commute to the mountain, and the kitchen had everything necessary to cook for this hungry group. This was definitely a memorable weekend.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Thanksgiving Retreat
Guest: Traveling Texans
(Collinsville, Tx.)
Date of Stay: 11/20/11
Review Submitted: 11/30/11
Our trip over Thanksgiving was AWSOME ! ! We had twelve in our group and every age had a great time. We came to snow ski and had to travel to find snow but we were glad to return tho the cozy house in the evening. We used the the fire pit and had smores with the kids and the guys were up early to check out the wildlife behind the house.We will stay here again in the future, Jan was amazing to work with. Thanks
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Great group house! We had a mixed group for wedding.
Guest: Carrie
(Grand Junction, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 11/16/11
What a fun house - nicely updated, well stocked (with dishes) kitchen, plenty of room for a large group, lots of character! It's unique with nooks and crannys. Kids enjoyed the tucked away spaces in the closets upstairs, and the funny bathrooms. The setting is gorgeous. We were a little worried about the name - Honk House. But it's far enough in from the road, we weren't bothered by honking. Beds were comfortable, and it was a great experience. Thanks for your flexibility and hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children.
From Arkansas, Montana, and California to the Honkhouse!
Guest: B-W-B Family
(Hanford, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11
Review Submitted: 08/17/11
Our recent stay at the Honkhouse was a real treat for all 10 members of our family! The centralized locale to shopping, restaurants, horseback riding, fishing and shooting was really convenient. We enjoyed sitting on the patio with a fire in the firepit, roasting marshmallows for Smores, and even fishing in the stream behind the property. (My 9-year-old daughter caught a good-sized brown trout!) The house was roomy and comfortable. The kitchen could have used some more accessories like larger mixing bowls, a large iced tea pitcher, and a few more various utensils. (We cooked big meals for our larger-than-average party.) We really had a great time, and we recommend that anyone with a big traveling party come stay at the Honkhouse! (Yes, people really do honk when they drive by...) The Burke/White/Bay families Searcy, AR/ Billings, MT/ Hanford, CA
Owner response:Thank You so much!! sounds as though you had a great time. btw, thanks for the spatulas
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
August 2011 Stay
Guest: Willie
(Dell Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 08/02/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
We had several problems with the property on our recent stay. The septic system backed up into the downstairs shower. The property manager told me that this had happened before. I would not recommend this property to people with children under six or seven years old. The screen in the upsairs master bedroom were falling out and not able to be put in properly. Secondly there is a single flight of stairs that have no child gates. It cannot be blocked off and is unsafe to small children.
Owner response:We are sorry that no one let us know IF there was a problem (our maintainance man was unable to validate that there was anything wrong) There are two child gates available at the house, we were not made aware that they needed them. We are terribly sorry that the house was booked and they could not stay longer as they requested
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The NM gang
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/20/11
Review Submitted: 02/27/11
We had a great time and really enjoyed our stay. Our family of 2 sons and their families all enjoyed all the amenities, the grand kids played on the iced over stream, games for all ages and well equipped kitchen made for a nice time. The beds are great and bathrooms are interesting. Hope to use the HonkHouse again. The owner was very helpful in answering our question and the listing describes the property well.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Ski vacation
Guest: The S's
(Westcliffe, CO)
Date of Stay: 12/29/09
Review Submitted: 01/10/11
The Honk House was perfect for our family ski vacation. It is half way between the ski area and town. The house is larger on the inside than it looks from the road and there are lots of nooks and crannies for the kids to play hide and seek. The fireplace was wonderful after a day of skiing and the kitchen had everything that we needed. We would rent it again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: The S's
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Date of Stay: 08/06/10
Review Submitted: 09/14/10
This place was such a blessing. We had an awesome stay and enjoyed ourselves very much. It might be helpful to have a plastic mixing bowl and some plastic measuring cups. We found everything else and more than we needed. The games and toys were a treasure to keep my kids happy. There was so much room to play that all 16 family members had a fun time and no one got in each others hair. Thanks for a great vacation. We enjoyed every minute! God bless you.
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