Reviews for Salida Vacation Rental - VRBO 88507 - 2 BR South Central House in CO, Star Mesa - Summer Beauty! Amazing Private Cabin with Pond!

Star Mesa is a gem!

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Star Mesa is a gem!

Guest Blair, NE
Date of stay 08/12/11
Review Submitted 08/31/11

Star Mesa is a gem. Waking up to sunrise over the mountains, seeing deer in our front yard and the peaceful nights are my idea of a relaxing vacation. We loved playing in the pond and canoeing in the morning is very romantic. Star Mesa's a great base for our 4-wheeling and rafting adventures. We hope to come back!

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"the crown jewel of Howard"

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"the crown jewel of Howard"

Guest Barton Family from Colorado
Date of stay 08/11/11
Review Submitted 08/31/11

Wow! Star Mesa fare exceeded our expectations and we have fallen deeply in love with "the crown jewel of Howard"! From a parents perspective it was the perfect place to return to each day after enjoying all the area has to offer. The back deck looking onto the gorgeous meadow, pond and mountains beyond was a feast for our eyes. The home itself is beautifully decorated, open and wonderful for our group of 5 and a very happy dog. Everyone was comfortable and we all agree, we love it here!

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Excellent vacation in lovely Colorado!

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Excellent vacation in lovely Colorado!

Guest Washington State, Colorado, Minnesota
Date of stay 07/22/11
Review Submitted 08/31/11

Excellent vacation in lovely Colorado! This house was the perfect location - quiet, peaceful, able to accommodate a wonderful family reunion! The back deck is amazing - absolutely gorgeous views all day long, wonderful meals out there. The table under the trees is very special as well - great place for dining and relaxing! The wind through the cedars leads to unbelievable inner peace. You have a wonderful home - cozy, inviting, open and warm - thank you for sharing it with us!

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canoeing and kayaking on the pond

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canoeing and kayaking on the pond

Guest Garden City, KS
Date of stay 07/17/11
Review Submitted 08/31/11

We had the best time here. We went canoeing and kayaking on the pond - it was great. All of us hope we come back here. Thanks for sharing the beautiful house!

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OUTSTANDING!!

Guest sue
Date of stay 06/09/11
Review Submitted 07/11/11

We are a family of five with young children and we had a wonderful time. The views were breathtaking and the cabin was in great condition. We enjoyed taking walks, sitting on the patio, mountain biking on the nearby gravel roads; and the highlight for my kids was canoeing in your own private pond. Wonderful stay!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Mark, Carolyn, & Ellie
Date of stay 05/14/09
Review Submitted 05/13/09

Paradise found…..thank you for sharing this little slice of Colorado paradise. We enjoyed the pond most of all! What a perfect time of the year with all the spring colors, little calves and even minnows in the pond. ‘Twas absolutely fabulous. We look forward to returning and seeing another season.

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Guest Dan & Karen
Date of stay 04/26/09
Review Submitted 04/25/09

We saw the pictures of Star Mesa online but we had no idea how beautiful it was until we got there. We’ve been all over Colorado and this is one of the most beautiful places we’ve seen. It is truly a Colorado paradise. We’ll definitely be back!

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Guest Carolyn, Rod, Dorothy & Mac
Date of stay 10/16/08
Review Submitted 10/15/08

Autumn at Star Mesa could not have been more beautiful! We loved the golden leaves falling like snow; the fresh dusting of snow atop the peaks; the huge full moon; the howling of the coyote’s serenading us while we grilled dinner; a pleasant hike in the woods; and fishing the Arkansas. This house has all the comforts of home in a special setting. Thank you!

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Guest Rich
Date of stay 09/10/08
Review Submitted 09/09/08

I have visited Star Mesa three times now and it almost feels like home. It's a great place to relax and take in the beauty of Colorado. Can't wait for visit #4.

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Guest Mark, Patty, Kevin & Brian
Date of stay 07/29/08
Review Submitted 07/28/08

What a magical place. This is truly a "little bit of heaven!"

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Guest Karen and Nick
Date of stay 05/21/08
Review Submitted 05/20/08

Thank you so very, very much for our terrific stay at your beautiful Star Mesa! It was so incredibly beautiful to be there on the property and the surrounding mountains were outstanding! The house was perfect for us and very comfortable and clean and open and airy. It was so great, I could not imagine anything better! Thanks so much and we will be back, although I am not entirely sure of exactly when... but we will be back!!! Thanks so much for everything! Karen and Nick

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Guest N/A
Date of stay 03/30/08
Review Submitted 03/29/08

I’m in my 50’s with two kids in high school and along with my wife, share a professional career and a good income, living in the Denver area. My family has been in Colorado since about 1860 and we love to ski, raft, backpack, hike and explore the hidden nooks and crannies in Colorado and the Rockies.Several years’ ago we became acquainted with VRBO (Vacation rentals by owner), an internet site where we could locate homes to rent in places we wanted to explore. We have not yet been disappointed with the clean and comfortable homes we have been able to lease, whether somewhere along the coast, or here in Colorado. We feel the values have been very good for nice accommodations that allow us the privacy of a private home. Though a 2nd-home in a resort area appeals to us, we do not want to get tied down having to go back to the same area over and over to justify a 2nd home. Now that the real estate market is very flat nationally, a 2nd home investment is worth waiting out. Bingo! Renting a home makes a great deal of sense and fits our lifestyle better. Our 2nd home mortgage payment goes towards air fare to far away places and better travel toys, like snowshoes, skis and kayaks. There’s even enough left over to pad the kids’ college account.I really hesitate to let the cat out of the bag on something I was trying to keep secret for myself, but I guess that would not be fair to the owner, Lawton Eddy. We stumbled in to Lawton’s Star Mesa property, near Salida, Colorado, while searching VRBO. We rented Star Mesa for about three nights late in the Fall and were thrilled. The ease of reservation, personal attention by Lawton, cleanliness and quality were unsurpassed. Star Mesa was a wonderful modern log home a short drive from Salida, hidden on about five wooded and pastured acres with mountain views from the good Lord. We could reach the Great Sand Dunes, Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, Monarch Ski Area, the Arkansas River, the Colorado Trail, Historic Salida and more with short drives. Star Mesa was wonderfully decorated and supplied. The stars at night were intense. The family gourmet dinners were a snap in the modern kitchen. Family board games were cozy with candles and the glowing wood stove nearby. Early mornings were either spent oversleeping in the comforter covered quality beds, or by sipping coffee on the porch watching the deer. We paddled a canoe around Lawton’s private

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Guest N/A
Date of stay 03/30/08
Review Submitted 03/29/08

I've stayed at dozens of VRBO/rental cabins, and I can say without hesitation that Star Mesa is at the very top of my list. The cabin itself is perfect: cozy and comfortable with a spacious cooking kitchen, a bathroom with character, and two simple, clean bedrooms. The woodburning stove added the perfect ambience -- and the provided wood was a wonderful convenience. The deck is where we spent the majority of our time -- reading, sunbathing, playing games, gazing at the mountains. Finally, having a fenced yard is a real coup for dog owners -- we could let our pooches romp without worry, and without threat to the surrounding wildlife.Personally, my favorite feature of Star Mesa was the pond. We canoed, we swam, we sunbathed on the deck ... It's the cleanest pond I've ever seen -- it was wonderfully refreshing and tranquil. Kathleen Stolle

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Guest Dave & Cindy
Date of stay 01/14/08
Review Submitted 01/13/08

What a fantastic retreat! The house is awesome-the scenery is breathtaking. We had a fantastic weekend. Unfortunately it's time to return to the "real world". We'll definitely be back!

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Guest Rick walker1
Date of stay 09/06/07
Review Submitted 09/06/07

My wifa and I stayed at Star Ranch in early August and we were delighted with our visit! The Coyotes sang us to sleep and the deer walking on the front porch woke us each morning. Salida, with the largest historic district of any Colorado town, is just 20 minutes away and the Arkansas River at the bottom of the hill was very accesable. You have to try the coffee at 'Bongo Billy's" with a deck right on the river. We sat and watch the Kayakers play in the riffs right in town while enjoying a good Espresso. We spent one entire day on the deck at Star Ranch waching a storm move across the mountains and reading. How relaxing.

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Guest Alice Osburn
Date of stay 07/09/07
Review Submitted 07/09/07

Just Lovely!! The house was a short drive up into the mountains from Hwy 50 with great views and privacy. It was very quiet at night and the birds woke us up every monring. The house has every thing you need for a weeks stay. Our kids played in the little stream daily and the dogs loved the fenced yard. The pond was another bonus for short canoe floats. We were close enough to enjoy whitewater rafting on the Numbers and Big Horn sheep Canyon with our 10 year old and a day trip tp Pike's Peak. We had sucha great time we did not want to leave and considered the cabin "home". It was a great experience staying at Star Mesa.

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Guest Colby6
Date of stay 06/20/07
Review Submitted 06/20/07

Thanks for the opportunity to stay at your cabin. It was perfect - having a place that allows dogs is a huge bonus. The cabin is great, nice views of the Sangre de Cristos and the Arkansas valley. A great change of pace from Denver - very relaxing. Will plan on coming back later this summer.

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Guest Gutierrez family
Date of stay 01/07/07
Review Submitted 01/06/07

Lawton,We are back in Mexico.We had an excellent time at Star Mesa. It was beyond our expectations.I hope you find the place in good shape. We tried to take care of it.I hope we can go back in the future…. Star Mesa is worth the 16 hour drive we made from Monterrey, MexicoWe will be in touch, thanks a lot for your help.Truly yours,The Gutiérrez familyMonterrey, Mexico

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Guest Star Mesa Owner
Date of stay 12/16/06
Review Submitted 12/15/06

Comments from Guest Book: 8/26/06 We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Star Mesa. The views are spectacular, and the weather has been sublime. Thanks for allowing us to share this piece of paradise! Larry M. Iowa City, IW 8/24/06 What a beautiful cabin. We enjoyed the views, the decor - everything! Maria H. Denver, CO 10/22/06 Enjoyed your cabin very much. It was a joy to get away and relax. Your cabin is very quiet and secluded and the deer were a pleasant sight to see. Hope to return again. Pam S 10/28/06 We enjoyed our stay here! Lovely beds and couches, great pond and cozy fireplace. We saw a canoe and were wondering if it is available to use, but other than that, great stay! Steve & Maria M. 12/4/06 Words can't describe and pictures can't do justice to this place, it was everything we thought it would be and more! Thank you. David and Cindy Z. Gautier, MS

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Guest Rick B.1
Date of stay 09/21/06
Review Submitted 09/21/06

The solitude and the gorgeous views of the valley are two of the major attractions for visitors to this wonderful property in the shadow of the Twin Sisters peaks. Although you're not more than 20 minutes away from the small downtown of Salida, you feel like you're in another world. Comfortable accommodations (including satellite TV and high-speed internet service), a nice warm wood stove and the abundant wildlife that frequents the area, made Star Mesa the perfect week long getaway for me.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/21/06
Review Submitted 08/21/06

Star Mesa is one word: paradise! Beautiful, clean, relaxing also come to mind. Our dog and 2 children had so much fun and these 2 parents just relaxed. We spent a lot of time on the porch, looking at the mountains and the pond. We went on hikes and also enjoyed a day trip to the Sand Dunes. We HIGHLY recommend it to anyone looking for an escape. One of the best gettaways we've ever had!

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Guest Judith and Bob
Date of stay 07/27/06
Review Submitted 07/26/06

From guest book: What a perfectly wonderful house! And so creatively decorated. Also, a sublime location. We came for a rest and we had that, and some great sightseeing. Our beagle thought he died and went to heaven. We so hope we can return in the fall.

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Guest Lawton Eddy
Date of stay 04/29/06
Review Submitted 04/28/06

Welcome to Star Mesa's first season as a Vacation Rental! Think of it as your mountain dream home; your home away from home. I know you will return again and again. It is my pleasure to share this slice of paradise with you. Lawton Eddy Star Mesa owner Salida, Colorado

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Star Mesa is a gem!

Star Mesa is a gem!

"the crown jewel of Howard"

"the crown jewel of Howard"

Excellent vacation in lovely Colorado!

Excellent vacation in lovely Colorado!

canoeing and kayaking on the pond

canoeing and kayaking on the pond

OUTSTANDING!!

OUTSTANDING!!