2021 lodge, quiet mountain neighborhood, Monarch Ski Resort is 3mi., downtown Salida 15 min. 4WD w/ good tires or snow chains required in winter. All bedrooms have en suite bathroom w/ walk-in shower, no waiting! Floor to ceiling forwindows, blue pine walls, large deck overlooking pines & aspens. Open layout, gas fireplace, fully equipped kitchen. The home is at 9,500 ft. elevation. Ride out OHV & hiking trails, 14ers, fly-fishing, hot springs, rafting, ski/snowboarding, breweries, wineries, art galleries & more.

Master bedroom has attached full bath, walk-in closet, laundry, king bed & single trundle. Two guest rooms w/ double bed & single bunks in each. Loft area w/ queen memory foam sleeper & large desk. Living area w/ queen memory foam sleeper. 2 pack n' plays. Dining seating & dishware for 12+. Stove, large fridge w/ double icemaker, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker (both Keurig singles and 2 twelve cup drip pots), coffee bean grinder, electric tea kettle & crockpot. Large stew pot, skillets, pans, pizza pan, roasting pot, casserole dishes, electric hand mixer, cutting boards, utensils for family meals. Board games, books, ping pong & foosball table. Smart technology-Samsung 65" 4K TV, thermostat, deadbolt, smoke detector. No central AC (common here - welcome to 9,500 ft in Colorado!). Home is only accessible using stairs. Children must be supervised as the home has fireplace, staircases, balconies, and locking upper-level opening windows. Garage is heated, NOT used for parking. Property is dark at nighttime. No garbage service available at this location, so guests must take excess garbage upon departure (anything over 2 large bags). Please read ALL house rules (click "show more" under house rules for full list).

Parking for up to 3 vehicles in winter, ample additional & trailer parking in summer. Self check-in at garage walk-in door. Snow plowing is done in winter, however this is rural mountainside, so you must be able to get through and uphill during heavy snowfall/snowpack. Cell signal may be limited, you may use a WIFI calling/messaging app on your phone once connected to the lodge wifi. Depending on availability and road conditions, grocery delivery/stocking may be available for an additional fee-inquire with host if interested.

The lodge is located in an old hamlet called Garfield, former mining town, where the South Arkansas river flows. Minutes from the Continental Divide Trail, Colorado Trail, Monarch Crest Trail, Boss Lake Trail, Fooses Creek and more of San Isabel National Forest. Three miles up Highway 50 gets you to Monarch Mountain Ski & Snowboard Resort where the snow is never man made.