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In The Heart Of Downtown Salida, The Largest Historic District in Colorado.

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Living Room
Room
Private kitchen
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, SteamPlant Theater and Event Center
    ‪2 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

In The Heart Of Downtown Salida, The Largest Historic District in Colorado.

The Speakeasy Condo is located in the historic District of Downtown Salida, CO. The location provides easy walking to all downtown restaurants and bars. The Arkansas River runs through town a block away and the downtown park and amphitheater is within earshot. The condo is the newly remodeled second floor of a 1899 built historic building, come enjoy our town and the historic beginning of Colorado mountain living.
The entire second floor and upstairs back deck is available for your stay. There is a full kitchen for cooking meals and an antique clawfoot tub for an historic experience.
There are numerous restaurants and 2 liquor stores within blocks from the front door. Music from the park and neighboring bars can be enjoyed from the back deck, The Arkansas river whitewater park and boat ramp is a block away for those who are boaters. The location is very much downtown Salida. We are right next door to Bensons Tavern and the VIctoria Tavern is across the street. If you are excited about being in the thick of things then this is the right place , if you are a light sleeper then maybe not.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1113796vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Salida

Downtown Salida, a neighbourhood in Salida, is home to this condo. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center and Wood's High Mountain Distillery 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.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arkansas River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Art Matters Gallery & Studio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Cantina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪High Side - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In The Heart Of Downtown Salida, The Largest Historic District in Colorado. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In The Heart Of Downtown Salida, The Largest Historic District in Colorado.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In The Heart Of Downtown Salida, The Largest Historic District in Colorado.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In The Heart Of Downtown Salida, The Largest Historic District in Colorado. located?

Located in Downtown Salida, this condo building is steps away from Riverside Park, Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Wood's High Mountain Distillery are just steps away.

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. 65 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved being in the heart of downtown and the historic feel of the Speakeasy condo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful building. We loved the decor. Location to downtown a plus. Beds were comfortable. It needed a good dusting but we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place! Was beautifully decorated and was cery comfortable. The only down side was no onSite parking which wasnt aware of when got there. But soGlad we stayed there-even teen aged kids loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam Z.

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

Great place, perfect location

Loved the fun, spacious property and downtown Salida. Will try to book on future stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta M.

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

ART Walk

This VRBO is a great location for the annual ArtWalk in Salida. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lolli-Pop69

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

Wonderful weekend getaway

Very cute and the beds are so comfortable. The patio is especially nice for enjoying morning coffee or listening to local music in the evening. Can walk to all restaurants and even the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Salida Stay

Trip to Salida was great! This property is cozy and convenient. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Salida Speakeasy

I would highly reccomend this fun, funky, wonderful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam Z.

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

Heart of Salida

Great location for downtown Salida activities, and the property is clean, nicely appointed, and has tons of character.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta M.

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

Another Great Stay

We enjoyed a long weekend in Salida. No Artwalk this year, but still fun. Location of this condo is perfect, you can walk to anywhere in downtown Salida from this condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

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

Speakeasy fun

Fun time in this quaint condo on a Main Street above a shop. Loved being so close to the shops and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This gem was an amazing find! Love the history, the decor, and the location of this property. So much going on in this little town and being in the heart of it was such a bonus! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Speak Easy

Quaint condo with plenty of room in an excellent location for enjoying Salida.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim w.

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

Outstanding

Outstanding
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Speakeasy Salida

This is the best VRBO we have stayed in. It felt like a home-stocked like a home and very comfortable. The history of this actually being a speakeasy and the way it’s decorated is fabulous! We have family in Howard and Buena Vista so it was a great meeting place. You can’t beat the location, close to everything. We will definitely book this place every chance we get. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great place! The speakeasy-themed space absolutely did not disappoint! The walk-up might be ideal for all travelers but it suited us just fine. The beds were wonderful and fans throughout the space with a window unit kept things cool in the middle of July. The back patio was perfect for morning coffee. And if you are there on most Mondays or Saturdays, the bar next door has excellent live music! We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

4th of July

Great spot, cute rental and we enjoyed ourselves. One thing is there is a bar downstairs that is pretty loud, so if you are not a party person late at night, getting a good night sleep on your agenda, this may not be the place for you. Totally out of the owners control obviously, but worth noting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew and Aimee H.

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

Great Location

The apartment is right in the thick of things, which was perfect since we were there for a bike event. Fun decor heartening back to Prohibition and loved the apartment’s history as a speakeasy. With a lot going on in town, we had some difficulty with parking and had to carry our stuff a few blocks. The streets by the apartment are 2-hour parking and the main public lot across the river says no overnight parking. As long as you’re okay moving your car a few times, it’s not a huge deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark Y.

Great Location and Great Accommodations in Downtown

Our family of four stayed here for a few days during spring break to ski at Monarch, and we could not have picked a better spot. The condo is larger than it looks in the pictures, and is decorated/furnished really nice. The sleeping arrangement was perfect for us, as we have two high school aged kids, so they were able to split the sleeping between the second bedroom and the fold-out couch. The location is only one block from the river and hiking access to the "S" mountain behind town, and all the restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance. There are some reviews that mention street noise at night due to the central location, but we did not experience any noise, and we were there Saturday night on St. Patrick's day. We had two other groups that met in Salida that week for skiing, and they were all jealous of the Speak Easy condo. The owners were very helpful and communicated immediately when we had any questions, and the whole process was very simple. We are planning a return trip this summer, and once we get our dates finalized we will hopefully be able to reserve this one again. If you are planning a trip to Salida, I would highly recommend the Speak Easy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2020
Clark Thank you so much for the kind words and review. Your family was a pleasure to host. Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda A.

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

As a working vacationer we found this stay extremely comfortable and accommodating!

We were appreciative of all the amenities, location and the historical photos, objects and references we could enjoy while we stayed. The owners were willing to help us when we asked and we were glad we were not asked to do a bunch of cleaning and extra work after we worked so hard all weekend! Beautiful place and fun to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Charming Downtown Loft

Loved our place and stay in Salida. This is near everything… shopping, the River and park and restaurants. Would absolutely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

Perfect location

Right in heart of downtown Salida! We love it here and definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Pictures don't do it justice.

If Salida is the heart of the rockies, then this place is the heart of Salida. Such a cool living space with unique decor that shows the history of the town in a tasteful manner. Place was clean with everything you could need. Earplugs were provided if the bar noise downstairs got bad. We stayed on 4th of July weekend so knew it might get noisy but it really wasn't that bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Wedding

Loved this place. Location was fabulous. Place was marvelous
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie Jackson

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My name is Julie, I have owned the building since 1989. We just remodeled the upstairs to attract short term renters like yourself. I operate my business J2 Softwear downstairs. I make custom polar fleece clothing. Stop in and say hi if you like. If you have any questions about getting around or what to do, where to eat I can help out.

Why they chose this property

Our property is located in the largest Historic District in Colorado right downtown in out little town of Salida. The property was built in 1899 and has had many businesses throughout the years, including billiard hall, casino, restaurant and we believe a speakeasy. Come stay and feel the vibe from 117 years of history at your doorstep.

What makes this property unique

The property is 1 block from the river and the river park. Live music can be heard from the park and from our neighboring tavern, Bensons. There are many restaurants and bars within walking ditance so park your car and enjoy checkiing out town on foot. The back deck offers views of the surrounding mountains while "S" Mountain and its mountain biking trail system is right out the window. Staying downtown you will get a good feel for the flavor of a Historic Mountain Town. The Speakeasy is a licensed short term rental with the city of Salida, License #0404.

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