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Book NOW for Holidays and Skiing! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River!

Riverside condo with kitchen and balcony

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Beautiful view from one of 3 decks over the water!!!
Serena is on the Arkansas River, just steps to downtown
Main level open floor plan with room for your whole family
Comfortable, clean, modern furnishings
Open floor plan to enjoy your whole family and friends

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Riverside Park
  • Place, SteamPlant Theater and Event Center
  • Place, Salida Golf Club

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Book NOW for Holidays and Skiing! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River!

STR number 0885. Great, riverside location in Salida! Modern 3 Bedroom/3 Bath. 2,100 sq ft riverside condo. Sleeps 6 adults in 3 bedrooms. There is no pull out couch but there is a queen sized blow up air mattress in the upstairs bedroom closet. Decks overlooking the river and only 2 blocks to downtown. A spacious living area, all the modern amenities, exceptionally clean and comfortable. Fish from outside the condo, bike to the nearby trails, ski at nearby Monarch, and enjoy apres ski on the decks or with an easy walk to town. The home was purchased in 2021 and all furniture and bedding are new, clean, and comfortable.

Welcome to Serena, the perfect, relaxing getaway and your vacation base camp in the Sawatch Range. This modern, clean, accommodating home is just footsteps away from all of the best things this town and nature have to offer. Enjoy hot springs, river fun, kayaking, rafting, tubing, fishing, hiking, biking, shopping, galleries, farmer's market, coffee shops, sampling local eats and brews and live music, jeeping, skiing at Monarch (only 25 minutes away), snowmobiling and so much more. Or enjoy staying in! Serena has everything you need to work from home, cook meals in, snuggle on the couch, and rejuvenate.

This is the perfect home for a three couples or a family, with each large bedroom having additional sitting or working space and it's own bathroom. Serena is perfect for entertaining & enjoying time with family and friends!

Main Level (three levels):

- Enjoy the open floor plan main level - a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table that seats six and a breakfast bar seating three. All the kitchen essentials you would expect at home, beautiful art and lighting, and enjoy the sounds and view of the river just off the kitchen.

- The deck off of the kitchen has outdoor seating at a table for six and a gas grill...just 20 yards above the beautiful Arkansas river.

- A full living room with a comfortable sectional and TV with Roku. Games, cards, and books abound.

Lower Level:

- The King master suite includes a king bed, a club chair and sitting area, yoga mat and roller to use, and a walk-in closet.

- Step from your King bed outside, onto the large, private ground-level deck. Enjoy the sounds of the river and views of it from bed.

- The lower bathroom is large and well-lit, with new finishes and a walk-in shower

- A laundry room is available in the lower level for guest use

Upper level:

- The Riverside master suite has a comfortable Queen bed that overlooks the river. Seating on the balcony takes you even closer to nature. A desk and workspace create the perfect work-from-home setting, with excellent WIFI for Zooming. A large closet and Roku TV complete the bedroom.

- The Riverside bath includes modern lighting and fixtures, and a walk-in shower.

- The Mountainside master suite is slightly larger, with a Queen bed, loveseat sitting area, and huge windows that provide mountain views. A large closet and Roku TV complete the room.

Garage and Parking:

- The secure 1 car garage is available for guests, with additional street parking. A free, EV charger is steps away at the city building next door. Just plug in your car and walk back home!

Other:

- High speed wireless Internet provided and Roku TV (you’ll need your own subscriptions) are included.

- Toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, trash bags, coffee filters, hand soap, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, hair dryer, as well as luxury bed linens and bath towels are all provided.

- Bring a beach towel for excursions to the river, one of the nearby hot springs or the Salida indoor town pool.


**ABOUT SALIDA**

Salida is hugged by the Arkansas River and was first established in the 1800s as a stagecoach stop and later as a stop-over for travelers on the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Downtown Salida has the finest collection of historically significant buildings in the state and is Colorado’s largest historic district. A walk around the downtown district will bring this history to life. Salida is known as the “crossroads” or the Heart of the Rockies! Travel and Leisure Magazine selected Salida as one of their "Best Small Towns to Live" in October of 2022! https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-small-towns-in-colorado

A beautiful and charming town of 5,500 people a short distance from world class mountain biking and hiking trails, Downtown Salida is a certified designated Creative District. Historic downtown is filled with artisans of every genre. Outstanding restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and distilleries abound. Activities include kayaking, rafting, tubing or simply dipping your toes in the river, shopping in the charming shops downtown and at the weekly Farmers' Market, taking in some live music, golfing at the town golf course, biking thru town or up and down heart-pounding mountain trails, jeeping on 4WD roads, walking through town or climbing a nearby 14er, soaking away all your cares at one of the nearby hot springs, the list goes on and on!

Salida festivities include FIBArk, the United States' oldest whitewater festival, the Colorado Brewers Rendezvous, fine arts festivals, the rodeo, Colorado winefest, bike festivals, fiber festival, music festivals, Christmas Mountain lighting and Parade of Lights and so many more!

For more info, visit http://salidachamber.org/salida-visitors/

**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 five easy to reach hot springs; and the Arkansas River is the most rafted stretch of any river in the United States. In addition, Chaffee County is home to the most craft microbreweries & distilleries per capita in the United States and has numerous high quality gems/minerals on display at the Smithsonian Institute.

Great day trips include: skiing at Monarch Mountain, Crested Butte, the Great Dunes National Park, Black Canyon at the Gunnison National Park, the ghost towns of Turret and St. Elmo, a drive along Aspen Ridge, hiking/biking/gondola-ing along the Continental Divide, visiting the awesome Royal Gorge & driving to Leadville, the highest town in the country at 10,200 ft. We look forward to sharing this truly special area with you.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are between 10pm and 7am.

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 0885
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

Salida

Located in Salida, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Wood's High Mountain Distillery and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Salida Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mojo's Eatery - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Book NOW for Holidays and Skiing! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Book NOW for Holidays and Skiing! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book NOW for Holidays and Skiing! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Book NOW for Holidays and Skiing! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River! located?

Located in the heart of Salida, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Arkansas River and Riverside Park. Art Matters Gallery & Studio and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was great, beautiful view, right on the river and easy access to town. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as described and very enjoyable. Beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

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

Straight Forward & Nice Views

Easy river walks walk to go downtown, amazing location right in river for fishing, clean, nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

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

Ski and Run

We enjoyed the location near to local trails and access to ski Monarch. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

nice town and nice place

just a block from river park downtown went horseback riding, white water rafting, biking, hiking, and floating down the arkansaa great shopping ans places to eat will come back !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia L.

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

Wedding Guests from North Carolina

We had never been to Salida and very much enjoyed the area and views from our VRBO. The townhouse was perfect size and configuration for a 3-day stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

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

Wedding trip

Clean, handy, comfortable and an attentive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Best riverside place!

This was easily one of the coolest vrbos we have stayed at! The location was great and we walked almost everywhere! It was so peaceful to start each day along the river as well. The property manager was super kind and accommodating for our group! 10/10 Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred W.

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

Very good, but wish the TV had cable.

Very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry U., Colby

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

Beautiful Vacation Property

This was the nicest property we have ever stayed at. They provided every amenity you could ask for. Kitchen was well stocked, didn't need to buy anything but food! Being right on the river and a short walk from downtown was amazing! We would book this again in a minute! Property was clean and beds were very comfortable! Fishing was also great! Overall, a great experience, can't wait to go back!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Salida

We had an awesome time. The home was perfect, very clean and amazingly well stocked. The host even notified us when our grandkids had left some clothing. Very thoughtful!! Thank you for a fantastic family weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Location is amazing!!!

We had such an amazing time wanted to stay longer. So inviting, walk to town, you can listen to the river from all three bedrooms,lots of privacy, love the garage and the views from the decks . Slept like a baby. We went skiing at Monarch so close and walked to town afterwards and had dinner. Wish we would have brought our bikes our favorite trails are right there. We love the trail called chicken dinner. Salida is amazing with all the cute restaurants and live music! So close to the hot springs too. Just a perfect stay. Thank you It was lovely!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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

Wonderful River Townhome

The property was clean, luxurious and exactly what was described. Very nice to have 3 balconies overlooking the Arkansas river. Every one of our family members had their own privacy and bathroom. The convenience of walking to downtown Salida was a bonus. We never got in the car. I would highly recommend this property. Many thanks. Pat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R., Magdalena, NM, USA

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

Great All-Year Round Vacation Spot

My husband and I stayed at this property in the summer with our son and nephew (both on break from college). It is as beautiful, clean, and comfortable as advertised, with a well-stocked kitchen and other high-end features, including a smart TV, luxury furnishings, and linens. The best bonus is the 3 balconies directly over the river, and the privacy that 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms offers. Being situated within walking distance from town, with hiking trails in close proximity, it was also very convenient. This is the second time we’ve stayed at this exceptional condo (the first time was over Christmas with skiing as an objective), and we all enjoyed white-water kayaking this time around. We will definitely look forward to returning to this serene vacation spot in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann Y.

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

Everything was perfect!

This is such a nice home. We appreciated that we could comfortably relax together in the open living space. Each bedroom suited our needs perfectly. I chose the upper bedroom for the the spacious sitting area where I could enjoy the early mornings. My adult son had the other upper bedroom with the balcony overlooking the river because it had a desk. My niece and her husband loved the lower bedroom for the king size bed and balcony. We also loved eating dinner out on the main floor balcony overlooking the river. The location was great for access to downtown Salida, and we also took a drive to the Great Sand Dunes National Park, as well as the lovely Buena Vista.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Extremely helpful and accommodating

Needed to extend our stay at the Last minute and Wendy was at work and still managed to help and get it changed for us. I am very grateful after three nights in the mountains it was great to get in a day early. The property is in an excellent location, parking could be difficult if you have more than one vehicle in the party and the units were all occupied. It is a 3-5 minute walk at the most to town along the river or street, it is a gorgeous location. House is clean and has great amenities and great information in the folder in the house. WENDY WAS FANTASTIC. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lytle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific location and beautiful views. Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely property. We especially enjoyed the decks on all three levels in the mornings and evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations overlooking river and walking distance to town. The kitchen was very well stocked for meal preparations. Was a perfect space for three couples coming together from different places and exploring the beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

Exceeded expectations!

This home exceeded our expectations! Immaculately clean! Kitchen was supplied with all our needs which was bonus! Having a laundry room on the bottom level was ideal. The balconies on each floor were each used and provided a nice afternoon resting spot. Communication with property manager was easy. Loved the sound of the river! Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Gorgeous river view property in the heart of Salida!

We loved our stay! We were able to eat dinners on the spacious balcony overlooking the river. The beds were very comfortable. All kitchen staples were there. Super clean, quiet, with an attentive and gracious host. We would definitely recommend this property, and go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! This place is awesome!Perfectly situated next door to the city offices where the riverwalk path begins in a beautiful park. The place itself is immaculate and the sound of the river is very soothing. I was able to sleep very soundly, even though that's usually a challenge for me when traveling.The host and property manager were both very responsive!The only (very minor) downside is, no bathroom on the main level. Not a problem at all for most, but if you find stairs challenging, this might be a consideration for you.I loved staying here so much that we have already booked it for the same time next year.Thank you, Wendy and Julie!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

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

Loved the location

The family waned to celebrate my wife and I on our 80th birthday. We were going to go to Dillon, but after further thought and my cancer getting worse we decided to change to a lower altitude.The condo was wonderful we were able to use it for a meeting place for the family staying another condo and my daughter and her family who owns their own home in Salida. Every thing we needed was readily available in the condo and greatly appreciated. Thanks for the ease you provided for checking in and out. At some point in time I would like to return for another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Wonderful Experience

Such a great host and experience. She went above and beyond to locate a pack-n-play from another property so that we had accomodations for our 9 month old. This was very meaningful to us. The unit is gorgeous and being right there on the river is so nice. All around a 5 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Nice stay for Fall

Three bedrooms, three bathrooms and three patios overlooking the river! Clean, spacious and quiet. An easy walk along the river to downtown. We enjoyed our stay in Salida during Fall leaf peeping! We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Walters

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Welcome to my lovely home, and favorite town in Colorado! Please enjoy yourself as my family and friends do, playing outside and relaxing at home. Plan to not want to leave...and come back again! Julie

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