Hey there, thanks for grabbing a gander at our beloved High Country Heaven (HCH). There's countless reasons why we named our house HCH so keep reading to find out some of the special reasons why those who stay here are in complete awe....oh, and be sure to read our stellar reviews. You'll nab quick insight to why so many guests have said High Country Heaven is THE PLACE to stay during their Salida vacation.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN TONS OF OUTDOOR LIVING WITH STUNNING, UNOBSTRUCTED MOUNTAIN VIEWS AS YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH NATURE AT SALIDA'S PREMIER VACATION RENTAL, HIGH COUNTRY HEAVEN.
Kid, Pet and Horse Friendly
Includes WiFi (DSL) & DISH Satellite TV (America's Top 120)
NOW THIS IS COLORADO! Heaven meets Earth in the glorious Colorado Rockies at Salida's PREMIER vacation rental in historic Salida, Colorado. Mountain bike directly from this property - no shuttle is needed.
Do you want peace? THis is the place - our ENTIRE county has less than 19,000 people. It's epically easy to leave behind the masses of people, forget your day to day reality and totally immerse yourself in the unique, graceful splendor of Salida and at High Country Heaven. Relax on the back deck under billions of bright, twinkly stars while you roast marshmallows over the firepit. Indeed, we live in a truly special & blessed area and would like to share it with you.
High Country Heaven is a striking 2200 sq. ft. custom home secluded on 11.5 treed acres that offers unobstructed, panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. It easily accommodates up to 8 people, has 2.5 bathrooms (2 toilets, 3 tubs/showers, 3 sinks) and is a mere 5 minutes from downtown Salida, fly fishing, biking, hiking, golfing and whitewater rafting. Monarch Mountain Ski Area, zip-lining, gondolas, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, 4 wheeling, ghost town exploring & crossing the Continental Divide are just 20-25 minutes away. The location is ideal at just 2.5 hours from Denver and 100 miles from Colorado Springs & Pueblo.
**ABOUT HIGH COUNTRY HEAVEN**
The superbly appointed, custom 2200 sq. ft. home is nestled among the splendor of pinon pines & juniper trees and has 11.5 picturesque acres of private seclusion in the magnificent Rocky Mountains.
There are sleeping accommodations for EIGHT in three bedrooms (two queen bedrooms on the main level and one queen bedroom upstairs) and on a comfortable futon in the quiet, spacious loft. A pack-n-play is available upon request. The home has 2.5 super clean bathrooms that feature an oversized jetted tub, a massive shower, a shower/tub combo, 3 sinks/vanities and 2 toilets.
All bedrooms contain luxurious queen mattresses, luggage racks and full length mirrors.
The 11.5 pristine, treed acres that surround this heavenly home border BLM land (Bureau of Land Management) and offer stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, easy access to 4 hot springs and 2 National Parks, restaurants/breweries/distilleries/wineries, extensive and varied 4-wheeling, ghost town exploring, gem hunting, hiking, skiing/snowboarding, hummingbird watching, whitewater rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, fly fishing, hunting & zip lining.
We offer a well equipped kitchen (coffee press, coffee maker, electric kettle, spices, blender, food processor, crock pots, pots/pans, microwave, stainless steel appliances {fridge/icemaker, stove/oven, dishwasher}), coolers for loan, TV/DVD player, cable, a huge jetted tub, high end linens, a BBQ grill, a fire pit, 3 outside decks with lots of outdoor furniture, & a horseshoe pit for your guaranteed enjoyment.
The spacious back deck offers majestic views of Methodist Mountain, has plenty of seating/tables for morning coffee/tea, happy hour enjoyment, stunning sunrises, sunsets & frequent rainbows, hummingbird listening, star gazing, relaxation, and amazing views.
There is a large laundry/mud room that has an HE3 front load washer and dryer, utility sink & numerous board games to play and sports equipment to enjoy.
Pets and children are welcome!
A pack-n-play is available for guest use.
Wireless Internet via DSL is provided.
Satellite TV/DISH is provided (America's Top 120).
Monthly pricing is available upon request.
**ABOUT SALIDA**
Salida is THE place to ramp up your adventure meter and blow the gauge far off the high end of the fun scale. Do you want to zip-line, snowmobile, horseback ride, ski or snowboard, soak in a hot spring or absorb an art gallery, eat at a great restaurant, drink a fabulous local wine, beer or distilled liquor, go 4 wheeling or ATVing, visit a ghost town, go whitewater rafting or kayaking, rock and gem hunt, cycle or mountain bike, camp, golf, or fish, climb a 14'er, hike or hunt, listen to music outdoors or go to a fabulous festival? Then High Country Heaven is THE place to be.
Salida, Colorado's largest Historic District, is a close-knit, friendly community that wholly embraces energetic, peaceful, laid back lifestyles. The beautiful & charming town of 5500 people is a short distance from the famed Rainbow Hiking Trail; offers world class mountain biking trails; has been featured on HGTV as the 'Town that Decorates an Entire Mountain;' and is called 'The Little Soho of the West' because of it's prolific, nationally acclaimed artists/galleries and large number of year-round art events.
Each June, the largest whitewater rafting festival in the country, FIBArk (short for First In Boating on The Arkansas), begins on the Tuesday before Father's Day. World champion kayakers compete during 6 days of various competitions, daily/nightly free live music is offered and a fun, festival atmosphere abounds. In the past, New Belgium/Fat Tire has sponsored the event but now, a terrific local brewery, The Eddyline, is the key FIBArk sponsor. Obviously, great beer selections are guaranteed. The most popular and funniest FIBArk event is the Hooligan Race (5:30 pm on the Saturday before Father's Day) where contestant teams construct theme rafts from items such as bales of hay, empty kegs, tires, floats, sofas, & bath tubs then try to navigate over rapids and under the F Street Bridge. Hollering, hooting, and hysteria richly fill the air when rafts pass through the Boat Ramp Rapids as contestants jump for money strung high across the Arkansas. Most rafts eject people, break apart, or completely flip over! The Hooligan Race is a must see event in your life.
**ABOUT CHAFFEE COUNTY**
Our County enjoys over 330 days of sunshine annually; has the most 14,000+ ft. peaks concentrated into the smallest geographical area in the USA; is 30 minutes from the Continental Divide/Monarch Pass; has numerous, easy to reach hot springs; and boasts of having the most rafted stretch of any river in the United States (Arkansas River). In addition, Chaffee County is home to the most craft microbreweries, wineries & distilleries per capita in the United States and has numerous high quality gems/minerals on display at the Smithsonian Institute. Salida is also close to two National Parks which make for great day trips: The Great Dunes National Park and Black Canyon at the Gunnison National Park. Other stellar sites include the ghost towns of Turret and St. Elmo, a drive along Aspen Ridge especially in the fall, ziplining in Big Horn Sheep Canyon, hiking/biking/gondola-ing along the Continental Divide, visiting the awesome Royal Gorge & driving to Leadville, the highest town in America at 10,200 ft. We live in a truly special & blessed area and would like to share it with you.
We cordially invite you to come stay at High Country Heaven and help yourself to a light breakfast of tea, coffee & organic oatmeal as well as plenty of clean towels and linens, hair dryers, iron/ironing board, and local maps/brochures. As hosts, we will be happy to provide information on places to visit and where to rent bikes, horses, snowmobiles, skis, ATV's, Jeeps, etc. If there is anything we can help you with, please ask. If you haven't experienced the unique community that is Salida in the Heart of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, you need to visit soon.
Friendly pets are welcome with prior approval. Pet fees are $15 per pet per night.
Please note a Damage Protection Policy is required and a cleaning fee will be added to each reservation. Security deposits are not accepted.
No ATV's are allowed to ride on the property.
IMPORTANT:
E-CHECK VS. CREDIT CARDS: Use of credit cards for payment will require an additional 2.9% of the total amount of your stay. Please use the E-check option at check-out.