River Valley Retreat- Dog Friendly, Minutes to Monarch Mountain

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A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Poncha Springs, CO
  • Place, Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Cottonwood Hot Springs
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Poncha Springs

Located in Poncha Springs, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and San Isabel National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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Poncha Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • San Isabel National Forest - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 28 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 41 min drive - 51.8 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 51 min drive - 63.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drift-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Robin's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Mtn Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Valley Retreat- Dog Friendly, Minutes to Monarch Mountain pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Valley Retreat- Dog Friendly, Minutes to Monarch Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Valley Retreat- Dog Friendly, Minutes to Monarch Mountain?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is River Valley Retreat- Dog Friendly, Minutes to Monarch Mountain located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course and 3.1 mi (5 km) from San Isabel National Forest. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Salida Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place & comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place near Monarch mountain

The property was easy to fine, check in, clean and a good location. Had a great time and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This townhome was in the perfect location for our vacation adventures. The property was clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
I'm so glad to hear.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at River Valley Retreat!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the River Valley Retreat — it was the perfect home base after full days of making unforgettable memories. The check-in process was seamless, and the property manager was attentive and responsive throughout our stay. We would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and well-managed getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2025
Thanks for the positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your enjoyed your time at River Valley Retreat! We hope to host you in the future, Pinon Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with convenient location

We spent a few days exploring Salida and the surrounding are. This place was a gem! Very comfortable with great location close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We came to town to ski, and had everything we needed just minutes away! 20 minutes away from the mountain this was a great location, and beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wells Vacation

Enjoyed the stay. House was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

We enjoyed our stay, easy access to Salida, a quick 20 minute drive to Monarch, and walking distance to the local coffee shop. Would recommend this spot to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 21, 2024
Thank you Chad. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at River Valley Retreat. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family visit to area - Sand Dunes, rafting, fishing, etc.

The property was clean, well equipped and met our needs. 3 generations of family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2025
Thanks for staying at River Valley Retreat. We were happy to host you! We strive to provide a 5 star experience at our rental properties, so if there is anything we can improve on please let us know:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski fun

Had a wonderful time at this property. Loved how easy it was to get to Monarch Mountain. Being close to the grocery store was a real bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

RiverRetreatSummer24

Lovely vacation home. We loved having access to some walking for our pup! Easy place to entertain a few relatives for dinner. Nice and clean! Would definitely recommend this place👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely retreat

We enjoyed our stay here. The accommodation was comfortable and convenient for our needs meeting up with family in the area. The only issue I had was my bad back had a hard time adjusting to the memory foam mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property!

This was a great property for our family. Everyone has room to spread out when they wanted and we had a great space for family time and meals too. The property manager was very responsive to the one need we had while we stayed there. We will likely stay here again when we're back in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great space. Outside back deck was very nice. Clean and quiet.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Valley Retreat

We enjoyed our stay. This is a very nice, clean, and comfortable house. Close to Monarch and Salida. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 10, 2024
Thanks Stephen! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing Pinon Vacation Rentals. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cozy home

"We had an amazing stay! The place had everything we needed for a perfect home away from home. We went skiing and had an unforgettable experience on a snowmobile for the first time. The accommodations were very comfortable, and the host was incredibly accommodating. We highly recommend this spot and can’t wait to return!"
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 9, 2025
Plume, thank you. We are so happy to hear that your stay at River Valley Retreat was a success. We look forward to you returning soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monarch Ski trip stay

Wonderful condo! Clean, spacious, well appointed, comfortable, homet feel. Nice kitchen, well equipped. Garage is a plus. Would stay here again. Great location, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 14, 2024
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing Pinon Vacation Rentals. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for small family group

Nice, new, and clean. We were worried since they allow a pet about how clean it would be, but it was very clean and we were thrilled to be able to take our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 23, 2020
Thank you for the nice review. You were actually the first guest at River Valley Retreat! Glad that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again. Pinon Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this property!

This host spent a lot of time making sure that the condo was comfortable and that amenities were stocked. Would definitely stay there again in a heartbeat. The property management company was also very responsive and helpful with getting us booked for an extra night so that we did not have to rush out of there :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and convenient

We had a great time here! It was clean, organized, and just perfect for our family stay (4 adults, 2 kids, 1 dog). It was convenient for so many activities in the area. You can tell the owners take pride in their space and it felt so cozy with all the comforts of home. Check-in and check-out was easy. We'd love to come back for another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Poncha Springs perfect

From reservation, checkin, checkout everything was easy. Property bey clean and exactly as specified in listing. Area nice with easy access to food and beverage. Overall a very good experience for our group. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit

Connected with our son his wife and grandkids
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little retreat near Salida

We loved everything about this property for our family of four (with a pre-teen and teen). There is plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen was appointed with everything you might need to cook. The beds were very comfy and the whole unit was decorated stylishly with a chic mountain vibe. Would be back to stay any time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best kept secret close to downtown Salida and Monarch Mountain

Where have you been hiding?? We loved this rental! Very spacious and updated with all the upscale amenities! A private location close to everything! This is one we will definitely rent throughout the year! Thanks for making sure our stay felt as if we were staying in our own home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at riverside retreat

This place is always amazingly cozy and inviting!! We love staying in Poncha Springs - a little outside the hubbub of Salida. Nothing specific has come up other than the garbage bins - just a simple manner of leaving them in garage until garbage day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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