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Dog Friendly Mountain High!

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Large deck with beautiful creek-and-mountain views
Living room with a wood burning stove and a streaming TV
Entrance to the Cabin
Living room with a wood burning stove and a streaming TV
Large deck with beautiful creek-and-mountain views

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Elation Ridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodgeview
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dog Friendly Mountain High!

STR #019570
STR #019570
Mountain High is a cozy, high-country cabin tucked in the Rockies—about 25 miles west of Salida in the quiet mountain community of Monarch, CO. It's the perfect home base for relaxing and getting outside: Monarch Mountain is just minutes away for skiing and riding, and the Crest Trail offers world-class mountain biking nearby.
You're also just 25 minutes from historic downtown Salida, with even more dining, shopping, and outdoor adventure nearby—plus miles of cross-country skiing and hiking trails minutes from the cabin.
During winter months, 4-wheel drive is required; please bring chains or other traction devices. Pickups will also need substantial weight over the rear axle.

What You'll Love:
-Two bedrooms (one queen, one full) + 1 bath
-Queen sofa bed in the living room
-Wood stove
-Cable TV + DVD player
-Large dining table for the group
-Rustic original cabin front + a bright addition with a wall of windows
-Large deck with beautiful creek-and-mountain views
-Pet-friendly (up to 2 well-behaved dogs)
-Wi‑Fi

Other Things to Note:
-This home does not have Air-Conditioning
All Pinon homes are "vacation ready" with a fully appointed kitchen, towels and linens. Hand and dish soaps are provided, as well as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, salt and pepper, coffee filters and laundry detergent.

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
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About the neighborhood

Monarch

Located in Monarch, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Hancock Ghost Town are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and San Isabel National Forest. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting. 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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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Elation Ridge - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Orcs - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Lodgeview - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Southbound - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 7 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sidewinder Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gunbarrel Cafeteria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Elmo's Bar At Monarch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cliffhangers - ‬2 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ama D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin. Welcoming and perfect and only five minutes from Monarch
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean cabin with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. The furnishings were very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 14, 2026
So glad you enjoyed everything. Please come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place for a getaway! My family stayed a couple days to ski at Monarch (first time skiing there). The cabin was very clean, cozy, and an amazing view. Loved having the wood stove available in the evenings. Hoping to stay again for more skiing - and to explore the area in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay at Rocky Mountain High.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great location cabin

Had a great time with our family at this cabin. It was closely located to Monarch for skiing. Love the fireplace and the views will be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 4, 2025
Kevin, thank you! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Mountain High. The views are great. We would love to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 3, 2025
Thanks for staying with Pinon Vacation Rentals!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrine G.

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

Cute little mountain retreat

Loved our stay! Such a cute little mountain cabin. It had everything we needed and was super close to skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 10, 2024
Thanks Corrine! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing Pinon Vacation Rentals. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay in the mountains!

We’ve stayed here 3 or 4 times over the years and always love it. Clean, warm and close to Monarch ski area. Love the wood stove!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 29, 2024
Thank you so much. We really value you as a longtime returning guest. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Convenient Mountain cabin with great access to Monarch

We had a great stay in the cabin. Even with feet of snow it provided us easy (plowed) access to get out to the ski mountain everyday with a cozy home base at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Great hiking and beautiful scenery.

Comfortable accommodations in a quaint cabin with the sound of a river lulling you to sleep. Very close to multiple awesome hikes. Close enough to Salida for dinner or groceries.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed our beautiful mountain retreat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent K.

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

Beautiful and Remote

We had an excellent time. The cabin was both unique and comfortable. We loved the amazing views and the quiet surroundings!! We were also able to take advantage of the proximity to Salida with all the great food, hiking, and scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 18, 2024
Kent, thank you! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Mountain High. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

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

cute cabin at high altitude

The dogs and my wife and I really enjoyed a long weekend up at Monarch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again soon! Pinon Vacation Rentals Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juli W.

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

Peaceful mountain retreat!

It was an amazing cabin with great history and beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Make sure you read the welcome letter that gives specific directions to get to the house! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Short drive to the slopes!

This property is perfect for a ski weekend! Its only about 5 minutes from Monarch ski resort. The property was clean and had a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 21, 2024
Thank you Stephen! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Mountain High. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Q.

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

Great place

Loved this house. Easy experience. Very close to Monarch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

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

Perfect

Great location with excellent views. We enjoyed skiing and soaking along with some great restaurants in the area. Will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 3, 2024
Thank you Michael. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHELLEY W.

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

This place is awesome!

My husband and I absolutely loved the cabin and the view was spectacular! Everything was clean and nice. Would defiantly recommend this place to everyone. Thank you so much for such a memorable vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2022
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you come again soon! The Pinon Vacation Rentals Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kody A.

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

Beautiful property made for a great getaway

This cozy remodeled cabin was perfect for our family. We loved the layout of the cabin, and the deck in the back gave us amazing views of the valley. It had all the amenities we could want, and when we needed something, the hosts were quick to respond and easy to work with. Perfect launching point for many of the adventures to be had in Chaffee county!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Great experience

No issues at all. Great spot for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
Please come back again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Great mountain getaway!

Your property was just as advertised ... and more. I really enjoyed the sound of the river below, the wind in the trees and the incredible starry nights. I was looking for a place to relax and your property was the right place for me.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Mountain High Property

Lovey mountain cabin. Immaculate condition. Beautiful views. Wonderful property management.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
So nice, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Wonderful

This cabin is amazing. We lived in it like our home. Full kitchen, laundry, beautiful deck, so close to Monarch mountain. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Mountain high

Loved everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Sweet little cabin hideaway!

We love staying at this cabin. This is our third say here and we love the quiet location, the pretty view from the deck, and the closeness to town. It's rustic and extremely comfortable. This place has all the amenities we need. The kitchen is great. And the check-in process was a breeze. We will stay here often!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

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

Perfect spot to relax after a long day of hiking

This cabin was a perfect place to relax and recharge after days of hiking and exploring. The deck is ideal for stargazing and for watching the sun rise with a cup of coffee in the morning. Beds are super comfortable, and the sounds of the nearby creek lulled us to sleep. The kitchen has everything we needed for preparing meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 18, 2024
Hi Suzanne! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Mountain High. We would have to agree the views are amazing. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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