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Ski Monarch, WiFi, pets, hot tub, pond, trout stream on 35 acres , sleeps 4

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Pahlone peak from in front of the guest house.
Wonderful Mt Shavano view from the cabin windows and hot tub
Charming guest house next to private pond and beach for sunning and camp fires
pond with zipline across the middle for the adventurous
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

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Salida, CO

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 king

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Ski Monarch, WiFi, pets, hot tub, pond, trout stream on 35 acres , sleeps 4

Private guest house on 35 acres located on the south fork of the Arkansas River with trout pond. Trout fishing, biking, hiking, and skiing (15 mins away). Private hot tub, wifi, washer and dryer and full kitchen, gas grill, 2 decks and fire pit. Sleeps 4
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for kids
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OUTSIDE ONLY
No smoking inside. Smoking on decks only. No outside fires if county fire bans. No loud parties.

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
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 deadlock

About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this holiday home is on a lake. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Salida, CO

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poncha Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Elevation Beer Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Mtn Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Robin's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Truck Pizza Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ski Monarch, WiFi, pets, hot tub, pond, trout stream on 35 acres , sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ski Monarch, WiFi, pets, hot tub, pond, trout stream on 35 acres , sleeps 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ski Monarch, WiFi, pets, hot tub, pond, trout stream on 35 acres , sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ski Monarch, WiFi, pets, hot tub, pond, trout stream on 35 acres , sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ski Monarch, WiFi, pets, hot tub, pond, trout stream on 35 acres , sleeps 4 located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mountain Spirit Winery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Salida Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 282 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique space, great hot tub, good response time from owner about questions
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home in the Arkansas River Valley. Incredible views and coziness abound! A perfect place for our little family. We will absolutely be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renae H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband enjoyed his stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean, friendly property manager and we very much enjoyed the horseshoes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunningly beautiful property! We had a great stay and our 5 year-old loved playing at the pond and greeting the cows!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Love this place!

One of our favorite places to stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda W.

Wonderful place very peaceful and private. A perfect hideaway! Just be aware there are 1-2 steps between some of the rooms. The loft stairs are quite steep!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Kelly D.

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

Absolutely Beautiful

We had a great stay. The location is beautiful and the cabin is very well stocked with kitchen/cooking utensils and extra bedding/blankets. The hot tub worked well and was very clean. Also, the wifi works great. The property is centrally located and makes a great place to basecamp your Arkansas Headwaters adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

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

Anniversary getaway

Our stay was great! The property was perfect, very comfy & cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

What a great view and stay

What a great place to stay the best vacation and time to have with family this is the place if you want peace, and a view this is it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2024
Thanks for your review. Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

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

Beautiful Views

Enjoyed our stay. Perfect house for my husband and I. Beautiful views. Hot tub was perfect after a long day on the slopes.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

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

Really great place

Such a cool property and guest house. Loved the layout and the scenery was beautiful. We enjoyed the hot tub as well! Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2024
Thanks and please come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

The perfect spot.

The guest house is comfortable and cozy. We love the eclectic vibe and beautiful setting! The well appointed kitchen made meal prep easy. And, we especially enjoyed stargazing from the hot tub and fire pit. We’d love to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L D.

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

Quite & Peaceful

Close to hiking, skiing and Salida. Highly recommend. Very peaceful next to a creek. More than enough room. Friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2025
Thanks for your positive comments. Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everett R.

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

Great location

Very nice property and close to all sorts of recreation sites. Pet friendly a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2023
Thanks for your review. Come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Excellent stay, would definitely stay here again!

The house was clean and cozy, the kids loved the loft and the hot tub. The location was great, close to skiing at Monarch while not too far to go back into Salida. Would highly recommend it for a family get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for your kind review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Always a good choice

Our 4th time staying at Little River Guest House. We love the privacy, the hiking, the scenery and the hot tub. Great place fora getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thanks so much for your enthusiasm! You are always welcome 💕
Verified

8/10 Good

hadam1116

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An adorable guest house away from town for a quiet stay. The host was responsive even though she was away during our stay. We had a little confusion about the WiFi login, but it was resolved quickly. The host also recommended Dvorak Expeditions for the rafting trip we wanted to schedule. We had a great time doing that, so thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Salida Ranch Paradise

Perfect getaway and outdoor experience. Excellent lodging. Very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thanks and come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Lovely private cabin

We loved this little cabin just outside of Salida/Poncha Springs. Hot tub was perfect, cozy fireplace and comfy bed. Thanks for a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lovely location but best for a couple

The location and property grounds were fantastic and the guest house charming, but the accommodation's description was misleading in regard to the bedroom locations (bedroom number two is not similar to bedroom number one but is in fact twin beds in the loft). Property is in need of maintenance and cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everett R.

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

2nd Stay

Had a great time skiing and visiting restaurants in Salida.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

We love The Little River Guest House!

A beautiful guest house in a stunning location surrounded by Colorado fourteeners! Quiet, cozy, just a wonderful getaway. This was our second visit but will not be our last!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
Thanks so much and come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parker W.

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

Secluded

Nice place, secluded and quiet. Close enough to poncha/salida for dinners and such. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Barton/ owner

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Margaret and William Barton owners of the Little River Guest House. We live on the property in the main house and built and designed both houses. We are a design/build team and landscape architect and have done several projects around the country. We manage and maintain the property to a high standard and are happy to meet your needs.

Why they chose this property

We live on this 35 acre ranch, and enjoy all the amenities this valley has to offer. We know you will enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, fishing and exploring this special valley.

What makes this property unique

Local recreation, skiing (15 mins. away), river rafting, fishing, mountain biking and hiking. This area is also rich in heritage sites, featuring historic downtown Salida (10 mins away). Right from the guest house, you can hike along the Little Arkansas or hike and mountain bike Willow and Greens Creek roads. The Mountain Spirit Winery on Cty. Rd. 220. 1 mile down the rd. is a great place to have a picnic under an apple tree.

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