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Morning Coffee on the deck, tranquility rocking the morning away
Enjoy this Kitchen and Island, The Sunflower Cottage has a relaxing vibe!
Dusk Call for a glass of wine
Paddleboarding on Frantz Lake or the Arkansas River.
Autumn in Salida is breathtakingly beautiful!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Arkansas River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse

The hiking, mountain biking and rafting are great in the Salida area now. Or sit on our gigantic deck and enjoy the Mountain View.

Beer more your thing?: The Sunflower Cottage is located within just a few blocks of SoulCraft Brewery or Tres Litros so after you walk along the river, have a brew and relax and enjoy the Salida scene.

If you live in the Denver area, you should skip the I-70 traffic fiasco and come to Chaffee County for a more realistic Colorado old-time experience.

A rare combination of vintage Victorian and modern amenities in a cottage setting. Perfect House to visit for those who want to enjoy the Heart of the Rockies, Salida.Wi-Fi included. Due to the antique furniture nature of the property, it is not recommended for rambunctious children. Short-term rental license number 0344.

This 120 year old home has been entirely remodeled with attentive care to re-use the original molding where possible. The two-bedrooms sleep six. The upstairs bath includes a claw foot tub and shower combination. The lower bathroom, down a flight of stairs has a shower, sink and toilet only. The kitchen was re-modeled in 2006 as we popped the top to make the ceilings 10 feet tall. It includes a customer handmade, wood topped island. New carpet in 2014 and 2024. Corner Lot. Huge deck in the back yard to sprawl out on and sit under the elm tree. Beautifully landscaped corner lot. Laundry facilities on-site.
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About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arkansas River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Salida Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee by Topo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Highs Liquor - ‬16 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jaime L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute house, plenty of room and great yard!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolyn a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, great beds, good location. Very nice. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. There was everything you can possibly need while staying!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable place to stay, close to everything. Host was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Great Place to Stay

This is the third time we've stayed here at the Sunflower Cottage and it never disappoints in its overall comfort and spaciousness.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
Thanks for visiting us three times an counting Linda, we look forward to hosting you again soon. Doug & Leanna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great stay

It is a lovely house. Well equiped. wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muga K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Great location. Clean. Near local sites. Hosts were responsiveThe check-in was smooth and unproblematic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great Salida getaway

Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath historic house, very clean and great back deck with fenced in backyard. It’s in walking distance of downtown on a quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Serrano

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

Great place

The place was very nice and we had a great stay in Salida. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordana G.

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

Wonderful Salida home

This is a quaint home in walking distance of downtown. Had everything we needed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great Location

It was a great location in town to walk to everything. It was clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Kelly, Thanks for your complimentary comments about the Sunflower Cottage in Salida. Please look us up next time you come to Chaffee County. Doug & Leanna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

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

Great Location & Property

I loved this place! It was clean & comfortable in a prime location near downtown Salida. I will definitely recommend this property to friends and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Adam, Thanks for your nice comments and recommendation to your friends of the Sunflower Cottage in Salida. Please come visit us again the next time you are in Chaffee County. Doug & Leanna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cortney J.

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

2nd time staying

This is our second stay here. We love the location and the space.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles J.

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

Nice place

Nice place to stay. Beds were comfortable. Close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Charles, Thanks for your nice review of he Sunflower Cottage. We are glad the beds were comfortable and the you enjoyed the proximity to downtown. Please contact us again when you head to Salida.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Christmas trip

House was perfect! We enjoyed our stay! Definitely will book this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Awesome Salida home

We had a great stay at the cottage with three of us and our dog. The walk to town is super convenient and we enjoyed hanging out on the back deck
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great house, great location

We had a very nice time at this house. It suited us perfectly and was a great home base to walk into town as well as skip up to Monarch for a day of skiing. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed the Sunflower Cottage for walking into the famous historic district of downtown Salida and the "short jaunt" up to Monarch to ski!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti A.

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

Colorado get away

We have stayed here before & like it so much we returned for a longer stay. Location is perfect for going to other areas & seeing beautiful mountains.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2021
Patti, Thank you for your kind words about the Sunflower Cottage. We always welcome you and already look forwardto your next visit. Doug & Leanna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emy K.

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

Great stay!

Perfect house for us for our stay, great location to walk into town. Great to have the coffee machine and coffee there. Backyard was beautiful to sit and drink coffee, wish we’d had time to use the grill!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2022
Emy, Thank you for your complimetary review of the Sunflower Cottage in Salida. We appreciate the Five Stars! We are so glad you enjoyed the large back deck and our home and look forward to your return visist. Doug & Leanna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Cozy, clean and charming old house

Was perfect for what we needed for the weekend. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lola N.

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

Best stay ever

We’ve traveled to Salida 7 times, always staying somewhere new. We will be back next summer and have already booked this location for that future trip. Location, cleanliness, layout, outdoor space, comfort - this place had it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Lola, Thank you for your comments to make us stand out from the other short term rentals you have stayed at in Salida. We enjoyed having you as a guest at the Sunflower Cottage.
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry P.

Enjoyed our stay

This is a cute property in a great location. The beds are comfortable and the house is located on a quiet street. There was a maintenance issue in one of the bathrooms that keeps me from giving it 5 stars, but other than that, it was a very nice property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Mr. Perkins, We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Sunflower Cottage. The maintenance issue was a small plumbing matter that was fixed the day after you checked out. My plumber refused to fix the issue while a guest was staying at the house so we resolved it at its earliest time. Doug and Leanna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrie J.

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

Incredible Getaway

Could not have wished for a better location or well stocked wonderful home! Salida is such an amazing town, and we had an amazing ski trip to Monarch! We will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke E.

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

Salida charm

This was a great place for our family get together. Well stocked, clean, and a wonderful backyard for the kids and dogs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2024
Luke, thank you for your kind statements about how easy it is to stay and how great it was for your dogs and kids at our house. Please look us up next time you come to Chaffee County or Salida so that you can stay once again at the Sunflower cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia F.

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

Excellent experience

This is an excellent place to stay in Salida!! Everything you need and comfortable beds and furniture. We will certainly keep this rental in mind when we return to Salida!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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