Bella Vista Salida awaits...Minutes from downtown Salida, 30 min to Monarch!
Come and play in the Arkansas River valley or ski at Monarch and stay at Bella Vista Salida, a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with breathtaking mountain views and only minutes from downtown Salida and less than 30 minutes to Monarch Mountain and just minutes away from some of the finest recreation on the planet.
Bella Vista Salida is expertly furnished in a contemporary southwestern style and has afully equipped gourmet kitchen, laundry/mud room with washer/dryer, front and rear outdoor patios with outdoor grill. Did we mention the stunning mountain views?
Skiing, biking, hiking, gold medal fly fishing, arts, dining, music, festivals, world class whitewater, hunting and more are all right here to enjoy. Or just sit and relax on the patio. We are just 7 minutes from downtown Salida, 25 minutes from fantastic skiing at Monarch Mountain, 13 minutes from the Arkansas River (Stone Bridge access), 26 minutes to Mt Princeton Hot Springs, 21 minutes to Brown's Canyon (Hecla Junction access). There is plenty of room for the raft/snow machine trailer so bring the toys (no livestock trailers please)!
Salida is a wonderful old mining town with a vibrant arts and music scene and a growing number of local craft breweries and distilleries. Home to FIBark, America's oldest and boldest whitewater festival, each June and numerous other festivals throughout the year, Salida is a great vacation destination. Did we mention the weather? The weather is awesome in Salida nearly all the time.
Bella Vista Salida is in Pinion Hills, just outside Salida. We are only 3 hours (167 miles) from Denver International Airport and 2:15 (109 miles) from the Colorado Springs Airport. You don't even have to drive over a high mountain pass to get here!
Bella Vista Salida's sleeping arrangements include: a spacious master suite with king bed and full bath with spa tub; a queen bedroom, and a bunk room with one full size bed and twin over full size futon bunkbed. There is a spacious second full bath off the hallway.
You will find a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with everything you will need but the food! Relax on the front patio with panoramic views of the Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo mountains. Complete with outdoor grill.
Indoor garage parking for one car is available and there is plenty of room in the driveway for up to 3 other vehicles and a couple of raft/snow machine trailers.
Bella Vista Salida was fully renovated in Sept 2017 with all new flooring, paint, door hardware, lighting, appliances, and all new furniture. This is a green, solar powered SMART home with quiet, comfortable hydronic baseboard heating.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Our sunny, solar-powered home is located on the biking path that leads to Salida’s quaint downtown. The house has a rural feel and fantastic panoramic views, but is just 1.5 miles from all the restaurants, galleries, shops, and parks of Salida.
No skis or recreational equipment allowed inside the house, leave all equipment in the garage. Ski boots may be left in laundry room to stay warm.
See the Renter's Notebook on the table behind the sofa in living room for all House Rules and other important information.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Salida
Located in Salida, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Salida Golf Club and Wood's High Mountain Distillery. Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Is Bella Vista Salida awaits...Minutes from downtown Salida, 30 min to Monarch! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista Salida awaits...Minutes from downtown Salida, 30 min to Monarch!?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Salida awaits...Minutes from downtown Salida, 30 min to Monarch! on 7 May 2026 start from £193, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Bella Vista Salida awaits...Minutes from downtown Salida, 30 min to Monarch!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bella Vista Salida awaits...Minutes from downtown Salida, 30 min to Monarch!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bella Vista Salida awaits...Minutes from downtown Salida, 30 min to Monarch!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bella Vista Salida awaits...Minutes from downtown Salida, 30 min to Monarch! located?
Located in the heart of Salida, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from San Isabel National Forest and within 3 miles (5 km) of Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery. Arkansas River is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We loved our stay here! We have a family of 6 with 4 grown kiddos & there was plenty of room & space. The beds were comfy, the couch was large enough for everyone to hang out & the dining room table was perfect for games & eating. It was so clean & felt homey. One of the best things was the view. It was hard to leave!
We had such a fantastic weekend here! The house was beautiful, spacious, and clean, and the views were spectacular. Great birdwatching, too! It was close to town and good hikes, but one day we stayed in and around the house all day because it was so comfortable and relaxing. I would definitely recommend it and would stay here again then next time I'm in Salida!
Great house in a peaceful setting with amazing views.
We had a nice weekend stay here. The house is in perfect order with everything you need. It’s a quick trip down to town, but we enjoyed the retreat up the hill for the quiet evenings.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at Bella Vista ... everything about the home and location were exactly what we needed to connect, relax, and recharge.
Place was everything it said it was and more. Hosts were great and place was clean and well stocked with everything we needed! Will definitely be back and recommend the place to friends and family.
We stayed on a hot June weekend. Tons of space in the house with beds and bathrooms. No air conditioning so evening temps in the house were very warm, but cooled off overnight.Probably the most well stocked kitchen we have ever seen at VRBO home.
This beautiful property had everything we could have wanted or needed for our stay in Salida. We had our two kiddos and my in laws with us and enjoyed the stocked kitchen and cozy living areas whenever we were not out and about at Monarch or in the city.
We had a very comfortable stay and would love to come back!
christy m.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you for the thoughtful review and we look forward to having you back!
We had an amazing vacation in this very clean and well stocked home! The location was perfect for enjoying the town in the evenings after skiing all day at Monarch. We loved watching the sunset from the front porch and visiting around the fire. This was one of our best VRBO experiences!
There was plenty of room for five adults. The view of the mountains was beautiful. It was quiet and peaceful after a day of hiking and fishing. A wonderful time for our family to be together.
The house is gorgeous and clean and has everything you need and more. We had a very comfortable stay and enjoyed the home. We needed a few tips on check in and Don was very easy to reach and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!
Rebecca F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2021
We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay at Bella Vista. We find it’s a great place to relax, renew, regroup…We look forward to your return to the Arkansas Valley.
We are a group of 6 Moms who fly out to Salida to escape our real lives. (I work for Monarch, so we go up to the mountain). The house had the most incredible views of the mountains, everything you could possibly need, and plenty of space. It was quiet, quaint and pretty centrally located to everywhere you needed to go. The owners were quick to respond and available for anything we needed. You wont regret booking this home.
Lesli G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Don & Nanci Kinser
I am a retired engineer and avid outdoor adventurer. I lived in the Atlanta area since 1977 when I was a freshman at Georgia Tech. I remained in Atlanta after graduating from Georgia Tech and married, started an engineering business, and raised 3 children (and now I am a grandparent). While Georgia is still our legal residence, today Nanci and I split time between our new home in Salida, our home on the Chattooga River in SC and the family farm in WV.
My passions include whitewater kayaking, fly fishing, hunting, skiing and just about anything out of doors.
Why they chose this property
I first entered the Arkansas Valley in 1997 on my first western kayaking trip from Georgia. I instantly fell in love with the Arkansas river and Colorado in general. I’ve visited there many times since and expanded my engineering business into Colorado in 2006. However, I did not return to the Arkansas Valley until 2013 when my engineering company was fortunate enough to work with the Salida School District on the new middle school. It took no longer than my first visit to Salida to reignite my love of the Arkansas and I immediately fell in love with Salida. Nanci, my wife joined me on one of my early visits to the area and she too fell in love. We had to become a part of the Salida community and the Arkansas River valley!
We began our search for that perfect Salida home. It took 4 years and we finally found it at Bella Vista Salida. Thank goodness for the patience of our realtor Maureen Shultz with Gore Range Group LLC. We toured a lot of homes in and around Salida until we found this one. We think it is perfect and we hope you do to. Enjoy!
Nanci and I have never had the chance to create a home starting with a clean palette so this was an exciting time for us. We can't thank Nicole Balaun at Su Casa Furniture & Sleep Shop in Salida enough for her wonderful design help and outstanding customer service making this house our new home!
What makes this property unique
The stunning views that change hourly as the sun moves across the sky. The world class opportunities for recreation just minutes away. The awesome vibe and scene in Salida. I could go on and on....
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