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By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly!

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A river with clear water, surrounded by dense green trees and a partly cloudy sky.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a large window, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
A wooden deck with a railing, a table, and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, dresser, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A bathroom with wooden ceiling, a bathtub, a shower, and a sink with a mirror.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Arkansas River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Arkansas River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

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About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Salida Golf Club and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Arkansas River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course - 18 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 44 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 45 min drive - 54.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Boathouse Cantina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Drift-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Poncha Pub - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wild Mtn Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly!?

As of 26 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly! on 1 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,117, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is By The River- Cozy and Dog Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Salida holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Arkansas River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and San Isabel National Forest. Salida Golf Club and Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 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. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2026
So glad you enjoyed your time by the river!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, very spacious! Modern kitchen with excellent stoves!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2026
Thanks for staying with us! Hope you come back soon, we-d love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a getaway - home was quiet, spacious, and private. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2026
So happy to hear you enjoyed your time! Hope you come back soon - We'd love to host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home right next to the river! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2026
Thanks for staying with us! Please come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful view and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay with dogs!

Great place to stay with dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2024
Perfect!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place and has everything you need for your stay. Conveniently located to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2025
We are happy to hear you loved your stat at By the River! We hope to host you in the future! - Pinon Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Weekend Getaway

Beautiful location; would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2025
Johnna, thank you. We are so happy to hear your stay was a success. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable. Wonderful views. Convenient to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful river front property

Gorgeous house and lovely location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec, 2024
Jody, thank you. We are glad to hear you had a great stay at By the River.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Arkansas River fun!

Our family had a great stay on the property. True gem on the river. Caught lots of fish and made some great memories- thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2025
Matthew, thanks so much for staying with us! Please come back anytime. You were a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing get-a-way by the river

The home was very inviting, plenty of room for all. The home and property were dog friendly and that made our stay-cation (We only live about an hour away) easy and super relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute house, lots of relaxing and great views

Cute eclectic style home, great views. Comfortable and functional. Many outdoor seating options.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us! Please come back anytime. You were a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By the River is a truly amazing property that is kept up in pristine condition. The views, the access to the river, and location are as good as it gets. The house is stocked with everything you could possibly need and is immaculately clean. The many decks/patios capture 360 views and the fire pit and field by the river area are hard to beat. We hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2025
We are thrilled to hear how much you loved your time at By the River. We are so happy you enjoyed this house and all it had to offer. Hopefully you have a chance to return in the future, as we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here. Everything was extremely clean, the host was very responsive & helpful, very thankful we were able to bring our dogs because they absolutely loved being able to access the river on a daily basis. The house is in a perfect location too, only about 10 minutes outside of town so you have access to all your needs but without the noise. The house had everything we needed and more, it was a luxury. Hope to make it back one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

We brought our in laws here for little getaway. The property was beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay. Proximity to salida and buena vista was great when we wanted to be in town and close to some of our note hikes in the area. Beds could use updating but overall extremely happy with our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful slice of heaven on earth!

The house was roomy and comfortable! Kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed. We were mesmerized by the river and mountain views and sitting outside watching the sunset was beautiful! We will definitely return, it was a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could be cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2025
Thanks for staying with us! We have high cleaning expectations and we're sorry that your visit did not reflect this. We use all our feedback to improve our future guests' visits, so thank you for alerting us to your housekeeping experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clear check-in instructions. Clean but pretty outdated/tired furniture, bedding and towels. Good stretch of river for fishing. No neighbors, great views of Mt Antero, however the road noise from the highway is prominent when outside but not inside with windows closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your insightful comments from your stay at By the River. We use your feedback to improve our future guests' stay and appreciate you staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy and the house was beautiful. Full kitchen and 2 spacious lounging areas. Lots of windows and porches to sit and enjoy your coffee while enjoying the wonderful views. Pronghorn and deer wandered around the house. The only downside was no seating near the river as shown in pictures. If we ever come through the area we will definitely stay here again!
The house
Pronghorn
River behind house
View
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break getaway

Beautiful home that was a great base for exploring the area and plenty of space to hunker down and rest, read, watch a movie in a beautiful setting.Nice kitchen, we made good use of stove and oven, and charcoal grill.It’s a short walk down to the river, and you can see it clearly out the windows and from the many decks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

Great house with great views! You can see the mountains and the river! Sit on one of the many patios and listen to the Arkansas River flow by. It was amazing to have a fire out down by the river. We ended up making a couple of fires down there and just really enjoyed our time unplugged from everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Sounds like you had a great time at the house! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed staying at By the River. We hope you are able to come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote property

Nice house at a remote location but still within minutes to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2024
Very true, thanks for staying with us!
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