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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10338.6 sq m
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Salida, CO
- Place, Mountain Spirit Winery6 min drive
- Place, Elation Ridge9 min drive
- Place, Monarch Ski Area10 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage
STR #018636
Fall in love with Monarch Retreat & Cottage! Newer, custom built Vacation Getaway! A grand and beautiful lodge style home and cottage located in one of the most pristine places in Colorado. The Colorado Trail, Monarch Ski Resort, Fooses Creek and Fooses Lake are just minutes away! Bring your families and friends for the best Colorado outdoor adventures ever! 5 master bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 2 spacious kitchens, two beautiful living and dining areas with a lodge feel. Loft with game area in main house. Bring your mountain bikes, snowmobiles, ATV's, water toys, fishing poles and ski's.
DURING WINTER MONTHS- IS IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE OR SNOW TIRES/CHAINS.
This house and cottage offers:
-5 spacious bedrooms
-Main house has 4 master bedrooms with 2 King beds and 2 Queen beds, each with en suite full bathrooms
-Cottage has 1 master bedroom with 1 king bed 1 full bathroom
-Each bathroom has a vanity area with a shower and deep bathtub
-Two state-of-the-art kitchens, with brand new appliances including a double-wide refrigerator
-Oversized dining table that will seat the whole gang
-Has Starlink internet, stereo, DVD's and games
-TV is internet based Streaming only (Netflix, Fandango, Hulu, etc.)
-Lodge style living areas
-Main house has a large wood-burning fireplace plus central heat
-Cottage has remote-controlled gas fireplace plus central heat
-Walk down your own private trail to Fooses Creek, bring your fishing poles
**NOTICE - The Fooses reservoir is currently closed to the public and being decommissioned. Access on FS 225 is also closed to all motorized vehicles. Construction will be occurring until the end of this year (2024)**
-Just minutes to Monarch Ski Resort
-Dogs welcome!
-Covered open deck with 4 rocking chairs and the most beautiful view
-Downstairs covered patio with outdoor furniture and a big grill.
-Cottage has large patio with tables and chairs
-11 acres of your own beautiful land to explore on
-Giant driveway to park your trailers
-The perfect place to spot elk and wildlife, the quintessential Rocky Mountain experience!
-Home DOES NOT have air conditioning
-This home is at an elevation greater than 8000' could cause altitude sickness.
-Garage not available
All Pinon homes are "vacation ready" with a fully appointed kitchen, towels and linens. Hand, dish and shower soaps are provided, as well as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, salt and pepper, coffee filters and laundry soap.
Pinon Vacation Rentals provides guest support from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.
All guests are responsible for reading Welcome Book “Check-In and Check-Out instructions.
~Acceptance of the terms of the Rental Agreement and all Rental Policies is ASSUMED at the time of reservation. 24 to 48 hours before arrival, check-in instructions will be sent to guest.
**This home is rented for personal vacation use only. Any other use including large gatherings or parties is not allowed. Renters must abide by all rental terms and policies, as well as all local applicable property covenants, restrictions, regulations and laws. Any evidence of smoking, use of firearms, driving ATV's other than in the driveway as access only, unapproved pets, unauthorized use of property grounds, damage resulting from violation of rental policies, and/or excessive mess may result in charges up to $3000.00 to the Guest's credit card on file, as authorized by Guest's approval of the terms of the Rental Agreement.
Reservations may be canceled more than 30 days prior to check-in with full refund. 14 to 29 days prior to arrival 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after this cut-off date for any reason. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions, spotty internet service or interruption of service.
**Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Available for purchase on booking page
Fall in love with Monarch Retreat & Cottage! Newer, custom built Vacation Getaway! A grand and beautiful lodge style home and cottage located in one of the most pristine places in Colorado. The Colorado Trail, Monarch Ski Resort, Fooses Creek and Fooses Lake are just minutes away! Bring your families and friends for the best Colorado outdoor adventures ever! 5 master bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 2 spacious kitchens, two beautiful living and dining areas with a lodge feel. Loft with game area in main house. Bring your mountain bikes, snowmobiles, ATV's, water toys, fishing poles and ski's.
DURING WINTER MONTHS- IS IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE OR SNOW TIRES/CHAINS.
This house and cottage offers:
-5 spacious bedrooms
-Main house has 4 master bedrooms with 2 King beds and 2 Queen beds, each with en suite full bathrooms
-Cottage has 1 master bedroom with 1 king bed 1 full bathroom
-Each bathroom has a vanity area with a shower and deep bathtub
-Two state-of-the-art kitchens, with brand new appliances including a double-wide refrigerator
-Oversized dining table that will seat the whole gang
-Has Starlink internet, stereo, DVD's and games
-TV is internet based Streaming only (Netflix, Fandango, Hulu, etc.)
-Lodge style living areas
-Main house has a large wood-burning fireplace plus central heat
-Cottage has remote-controlled gas fireplace plus central heat
-Walk down your own private trail to Fooses Creek, bring your fishing poles
**NOTICE - The Fooses reservoir is currently closed to the public and being decommissioned. Access on FS 225 is also closed to all motorized vehicles. Construction will be occurring until the end of this year (2024)**
-Just minutes to Monarch Ski Resort
-Dogs welcome!
-Covered open deck with 4 rocking chairs and the most beautiful view
-Downstairs covered patio with outdoor furniture and a big grill.
-Cottage has large patio with tables and chairs
-11 acres of your own beautiful land to explore on
-Giant driveway to park your trailers
-The perfect place to spot elk and wildlife, the quintessential Rocky Mountain experience!
-Home DOES NOT have air conditioning
-This home is at an elevation greater than 8000' could cause altitude sickness.
-Garage not available
All Pinon homes are "vacation ready" with a fully appointed kitchen, towels and linens. Hand, dish and shower soaps are provided, as well as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, salt and pepper, coffee filters and laundry soap.
Pinon Vacation Rentals provides guest support from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.
All guests are responsible for reading Welcome Book “Check-In and Check-Out instructions.
~Acceptance of the terms of the Rental Agreement and all Rental Policies is ASSUMED at the time of reservation. 24 to 48 hours before arrival, check-in instructions will be sent to guest.
**This home is rented for personal vacation use only. Any other use including large gatherings or parties is not allowed. Renters must abide by all rental terms and policies, as well as all local applicable property covenants, restrictions, regulations and laws. Any evidence of smoking, use of firearms, driving ATV's other than in the driveway as access only, unapproved pets, unauthorized use of property grounds, damage resulting from violation of rental policies, and/or excessive mess may result in charges up to $3000.00 to the Guest's credit card on file, as authorized by Guest's approval of the terms of the Rental Agreement.
Reservations may be canceled more than 30 days prior to check-in with full refund. 14 to 29 days prior to arrival 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after this cut-off date for any reason. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions, spotty internet service or interruption of service.
**Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Available for purchase on booking page
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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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About the area
Salida
Located in Salida, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Hancock Ghost Town and St. Elmo are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mountain Spirit Winery and Elation Ridge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Salida, CO
What's nearby
- Mountain Spirit Winery - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
- Elation Ridge - 9 min drive - 12.9 km
- Mirkwood Trees - 9 min drive - 14.3 km
- Lodgeview - 10 min drive - 14.7 km
- Monarch Ski Area - 10 min drive - 15.1 km
Restaurants
- Sidewinder Saloon - 9 min drive
- Gunbarrel Cafeteria - 9 min drive
- Barkett and Barkett - 9 min drive
- Mountain Spirit Winery - 9 min drive
- Cliffhangers - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
8.4/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
29 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Gretchen M.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Gretchen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel H.
27 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and location
Rachel H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William K.
27 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property and a great location. We enjoyed our stay.
William K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Eric B.
12 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Excellent property far from town.
Eric B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacob S.
20 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
Jacob S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
19 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice Stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
scott z.
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Great Place...out of town.
scott z.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey V.
13 July 2025
Jeffrey V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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