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On River in Town! Kayak/ Raft from Back Door Great Location!!!

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Two Adirondack chairs facing a river with a view of houses and trees in the background.
A lakeside view with Adirondack chairs and a picnic table.
A bench and chairs in a garden area with a wooden deck and trees in the background.
A river with a raft and a dog near the shore.
A riverside gathering with people and vehicles, a hill in the background, and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Arkansas River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Salida Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

On River in Town! Kayak/ Raft from Back Door Great Location!!!

This charming 100 year old home is located directly on the Arkansas River. Home completely renovated in 2008, to include all of the modern necessities, but left the charm of the past. Includes two bedrooms, fully stocked kitchen, living room, master bath with Jacuzzi tub, mud room with full washer and dryer, and much more! Nestled in historical downtown Salida, Colorado. Within walking distance to shops, dining and entertainment. No need to rent a car once you arrive, everything you need is within walking or biking distance. Sit on the back patio and listen to the Arkansas river roar! Feel like fishing? Walk out your back door and throw a line in... Kitchen includes extra sink for cleaning your big catch! This property is completely unique in every aspect, you will not find another located on the river. Family owned for 100 years, and every thought for detail has been put into this property for your complete enjoyment. A little slice of heaven awaits you...Salida style!







Keywords: House on the river excellent location!! Fishing kayaking hiking biking rafting on the Arkansas river..Salida Colorado
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put up chain in driveway when you leave please
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 346893vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Art Matters Gallery & Studio and SteamPlant Theater and Event Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arkansas River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Riverside Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪High Side - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On River in Town! Kayak/ Raft from Back Door Great Location!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On River in Town! Kayak/ Raft from Back Door Great Location!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On River in Town! Kayak/ Raft from Back Door Great Location!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On River in Town! Kayak/ Raft from Back Door Great Location!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On River in Town! Kayak/ Raft from Back Door Great Location!!! located?

Located in the heart of Salida, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wood's High Mountain Distillery, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center and SteamPlant Theater and Event Center. Art Matters Gallery & Studio and Salida Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

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. 123 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mckayla J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, clean home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you for the great review! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the best of what a vrbo should be! Great location, immaculate, well appointed with thought to every detail/need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the water close to restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2025
Thank you for staying! Glad you enjoyed your time there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

This is probably the cleanest one yet have ever stayed at! Great location on the river and within walking distance to all the businesses in the downtown area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

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

Cute place in perfect location

We loved this riverfront place right in town. Perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to host you again soon. Thank you for staying at our home.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynda M.

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

Nice stay in Salida

This home is comfortable and very convenient to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Thank you for the review. Glad you enjoyed your stay in Salida.. Please call if you want to return. Thank you for staying.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LANCE M.

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

Perfect place

Great location. Downtown is just a few steps away. And own private river access. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Amazing location on river!

Cozy home, great beach on river and close to everything you could want!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
Glad you had a good time. Thank you for the review. Hope to share my home with you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

doug m.

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

love Salida

perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Thank you for the review. Glad you had a good time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Great house in a perfect location!

The house was exactly what we had hoped for - absolutely perfect location, walking distance to everything in the downtown area, and right on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing our home. So glad you had a good time. Hope to have you visit again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

Great location in a great mountain town

How was great. Everything we needed and very comfortable. Great to be able to walk right down to the river and to town.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks for the great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

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

Great location!

Cute & very clean house! It was nice being right on the river and close to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Salida is a great place. Hope to have you back sometime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Great location on the river

We enjoyed cooling off in the river and proximity to downtown Salida. Off street parking with trailers is a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Glad you enjoyed your time in Salida. Happy to have you as guests again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Salida Spring Break

Great location and property to explore Salida. Close to downtown and hiking!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doan P.

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

Great Stay on W. Sackett

We had a great time.. the house is super cozy and the location is great for access to town, river, bike shops and fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2020
We are glad you had a great time. Thank you for choosing our home and look forward to your return stay. Thank you Holly
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! The home had a well equipped kitchen although we only used the toaster. Why cook when you are so close to restaurants? I appreciated having plenty of bath towels and beach towels. When we arrived the house was nice and cool. Check in and out was super easy. I would rent again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location, right on the river. Holly provided everything we could need and was always really quick.to reply. We are from the UK and were originally booked to come when COVID hit . Holly refunded all our money, so I'm glad we were able to come at last. The property is very characterful and really well presented. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
Thank you for the great review! I am so happy that you were finally able to come and enjoy Salida, my home and the river. Thank you so much for staying!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry & Linda P.

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

Wonderful home and property.

Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you for the great review. Hope to have you back again. Please call me if you want to return 303-359-7949
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Fantastic location!

We loved this house right off downtown Salida. Easy walk to shops and restaurants, with beautiful Arkansas River right in the backyard! We will definitely be back and wouldn't hesitate to rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Happy you had a good time. Looking forward to next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Perfect river house!

This is our 3rd time renting this property, and we love it more each time we stay. The house is comfy, cozy and so clean... and the beach area along the river is so neat. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying at our property. I am so glad that you enjoy it. Thank you for the great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Fabulous

Absolutely top notch from booking to checkout! Communication was great, superb location, easy access, clean as a pin, neatly appointed & well furnished...all needs provided...far exceeded expectations! We are so happy we found this spot and look forward to booking again! VRBO as it should be, highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Thank you for the great review. So happy you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to your next visit. Thank you again for choosing our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Great Property

My friends and I loved this house! It is clean, and its location and convenience to downtown Salida are top notch. The back yard and its river access were our favorite features. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Thank you for the great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was absolutely perfect for our recent stay in Salida for a family wedding. We loved the close proximity to downtown businesses, restaurants and parks. We walked everywhere. The home itself is cozy and comfortable. Our favorite feature was the private area on the river. We spent hours there fishing (Walmart is a quick drive for a short term fishing license) and sitting in the fire pit area. The views were gorgeous. We will definitely stay here again if we come back to Salida. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

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

Perfect and cozy

We stayed at this property over Christmas to relax and enjoy the Holiday. This property was a perfect place to retreat. Great view of the mountain by the river and easy access to park and downtown. Holly was very accommodating. Such a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2022
Happy you enjoyed your stay. Happy New Year!

About the host

Hosted by Holly Frisk

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I grew up in Salida. The house has been in my family over 100 years.

Why they chose this property

Great location

What makes this property unique

walking distance to almost everything you need.

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English
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