Welcome to Blue Bottle Trout Camp— Your private riverside Paradise. This home is a fly fisher's dream tucked away in the small town of Howard, Colorado. This isn't just a vacation rental; it's your gateway to some of the most legendary trout waters in the country. Step out your door and into 1/3 mile of *exclusive* Arkansas River access. Your own private stretch of gold medal waters. No crowds, no competition, just you and the fish. Not enough? Miles of public fishing waters are literally a short walk away. Head upstream into the dramatic Bighorn Sheep Canyon, or explore downstream on CR 45. The Arkansas River is your playground. Not a Fisher? No Problem! You're surrounded by jaw-dropping peaks. Whether you're into hiking, biking, rafting, or just soaking in hot springs, you're positioned perfectly for every Arkansas River Valley adventure. This is basecamp for *all* your Colorado dreams.
This home offers: ~Newly remodeled, 1500 square foot home ~3 Bedrooms, 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds ~Sleeper sofa ~Back Deck with river and mountain views ~Horseshoe Pit ~Firepit ~Smart TV with Starlink & streaming ~1 well behaved dog is allowed** ~Owner does have outside monitors in place- Please do not touch/adjust cameras. Failure to respect house rules will result in cancellation at cost to the guest. ~THIS HOME DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING
** 15% discount available to active military & veterans
**Over occupancy of pets will result in an additional $150 being charged. Please respect the wishes of the owners, who are graciously allowing one pet.
All Pinon homes are "vacation ready" with a fully appointed kitchen, towels and linens. Hand, dish and shower soaps are provided, as well as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, salt and pepper, coffee filters and laundry soap.
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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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Howard
Located in Howard, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River, while Art Matters Gallery & Studio and SteamPlant Theater and Event Center are cultural highlights. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Arkansas River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Riverside Park - 13 min drive - 20.3 km
Monarch Ski Area - 38 min drive - 60.3 km
Royal Gorge Bridge - 56 min drive - 84.7 km
Restaurants
Dusty Rose Roadhouse - 12 min drive
Howard’s Cafe - 12 min drive
Eggie Acres - 12 min drive
Riverview Cafe - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly on 28 Apr 2026 start from £306, 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 River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. San Isabel National Forest and Art Matters Gallery & Studio are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We rented this amazing home as our bridesmaids house for a wedding at Howard Creek Farm. The property is exceptional, very well maintained and close to the venue. The girls had a wonderful visit.
Traci P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thanks for the great review! We hope to host you all again!
Super clean, well appointed, beautiful property that is perfect for a relaxing/quiet getaway. Highly recommend it!
Russell L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for the feedback Russell! We hope you can make a return trip in the future. We have several improvements planned for the property this year.
We had a great time here - wish I had brought my fly rod/reel because the river access looks incredible. Highly recommend. about 15-20 mins into Salida.
Andrew F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
Hi Andrew! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Blue Bottle Trout Camp. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Loved our stay - location with private river access is a dream for fly-fishing. House is very attractive with everything you need. We loved the fire pit and horseshoes. Have already recommended to friends. Thank you!
We absolutely loved this place. It was clean, quiet, and great for fishing. Only big complaints were that the wifi was awful (no way you could work remotely from here!) and the dishwasher was broken. Otherwise it was excellent and they even left some care items for our two pups
Kelsey M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
Hi Kelsey! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Blue Bottle Trout Camp. We apologize about the inconvenience for the WiFi. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
A lovely and updated property. Beautiful views of the mountains, the river , and the stars. 20 minute drive to the town of Salida for good restaurants and shopping. Would love to see you add some umbrellas to the outside deck for some afternoon shade. Overall a very pleasant property to hang out in for a few days while you explore what the area offfers.
Stuart M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
We are working with the owners to get some umbrellas. Thank you for staying with Pinon Vacation Rentals. It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope you can come again soon! ~Pinon Vacation Rentals Team
This is our 3rd time staying at Blue Bottle and it just doesn’t disappoint. The house is clean and nicely decorated. Plenty of room to spread out and relax. The kitchen was nicely appointed as well. The fishing - well it was awesome and easily accessible. We will be back
Sara W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We really enjoy sharing our property with guests like you. Hope you left some fish for the rest of us! 😜
This is my second stay at Blue Bottle. Home is situated in an excellent location and property layout is one of the better that I have seen for fly fishing. The home itself is comfortable and has everything one may need. The property is excellent for dogs with property boundaries fenced. We all agreed that a hot tub would take this property to the next level.
As a family of 3 couples, the property filled all our needs. Very nice and clean inside. The attention to detail and obvious love of fishing saved the day! Since the river was flowing too fast for fishing, a guidebook on area lakes was thoroughly studied and 3 remote lakes were hiked into with success. Had that simple item not been included in the welcome basket, our trip likely would not have been as enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again (maybe after spring thaw is over next time)!
All as advertised, very clean, modern and well stocked residence. Only and I repeat only thing that could have been better was more accesses to the river frontage to fish. Advertised as 1/3 mile (+/-) frontage but so over grown to waters edge only 50/75 ft could be accessed.
And although certainly not anyone’s fault but river never flowed slow enough enter the river to fish anyway in the 2nd week of July
My kids and I had a fabulous weekend at this house. It was clean, kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were beautiful. The river was so close and easy to get to. We loved all the outdoor furniture to view the status and enjoy the mountain air. Our little mini bernadoodle loved it too and felt very welcome. It really is a 5-star place and the only reason I gave it 4 stars for location is because the road/highway 50 is pretty close and the truck noise was a little much at times but we were able to tune it out most the time and truly enjoyed the place. We’ll go back for sure!
BBC was amazing! We enjoyed everything this place had to offer. Learned how to fly fish with “the next eddy” guide(perfect fishing guide) and then got to put the new fly fishing skills to use at BBC river access. Can’t wait to come back.
Modern property with plenty of room. Previous stays in Salida with a dog were always a little more complicated, but you can just walk outside for a hike, go fishing, and enjoy the outdoors with your dog without having to go to the mountains or to a public campgrounds/put-in near the river.
Plus there really isn't any compromise. The kitchen is fantastic, the beds are nice, the patio is great. All around, highly recommend.
Very nice property! Very clean with plenty of amenities. The river was a little deep and fast moving but my sone managed to pull a couple of nice trout out of it!
If you're a little city, it'll seem off the beaten path and yet it is close. The peace & quiet was amazing. The fact that it literally backs up to the Arkansas River is not an understatement! We did a Girl's & Kids weekend and the house was perfect! AND I brought my dog! The winter weather held for us to make the 2 hr drive from Colorado Springs. The snow was just in time to make the quick trip to Monarch. And as Colorado does, melted for the trip home. The management staff! There is not enough words to rate them appropriately. They were amazing! Responsive! And even checked in on us to make sure we didn't get snowed in! The house was beautiful, the pics definitely does it justice and yet is more. I'm definitely planning on planning a stay in the summer so that we can enjoy the grounds more. I highly recommend this house, it's location, and it's management!
Sudchai D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Wow! Thank you so much for the awesome review. We are very happy that your trip was amazing and that you plan to come back. Let us know what we can do to make your next trip just as memorable!
We had a great time at our stay! We enjoyed the house, VERY clean and close to many of the things we had planned. We went fly fishing at the house, went on a walk around the trails at the house. Went for a hike in Canyon City. Skiing and snowmobiling at Monarch Mountain which was a short 45 minutes from the house and enjoyed many dinners in Salida, Co (20 minutes away). It was a great vacation and we will definitely be back!
A short walk to the river with wonderful views of the mountains from the windows, we were all so comfortable in the house. Fishing, painting, hiking; simply strolling the property, we were all very happy. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped, inviting outdoor seating; we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend.
Toni P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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