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Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub!

Waterfront holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Ranch style home with amazing views
front door welcomes guests
front of house
Property grounds
Mountain views in all directions with the Arkansas River in the foreground

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Howard, CO
  • Place, Salida Museum
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Salida Golf Club
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub!

'Casa Bella del Rio' as we have named this River house has been a renovated into a Spanish style hacienda with a living room, dining room, kitchen and 4 good size bedrooms with 3 full baths. All the floors have been updated with tile and hardwood. The furnishings are all new and are Spanish style as well. There are mountain views from every direction. The house sits on 2 acres, right on the river. There is river access for kayaking and fishing. We have recently built a lower deck with stairs up to the house. A really great spot to relax or just sit with your fishing gear.

The deck is a great place to enjoy the views, eat lunch or sit in the hot tub and just relax!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Howard

Located in Howard, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Wood's High Mountain Distillery and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center 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. 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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Howard, CO

What's nearby

  • Salida Museum - 24 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Riverside Park - 24 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 25 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery - 28 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 55 min drive - 68.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard’s Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Eggie Acres - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Susie's Out-West Cafe & Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. San Isabel National Forest and Cotopaxi City Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in an amazing location. The space easily accommodated our family of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always lots of room great kitchen huge deck with tables. We were only there for 2 nights this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fantastic – it had more than enough space for all of us and the deck over the river was absolutely perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike I.

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

Summer Getaway!

The house was great for nine of us. There was plenty of room for all. Nice and quiet with the river running in the back yard. Close to town with lots of eating establishments. I believe this is the sixth time that I have stayed here. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Family reunion

Was very comfortable and beautiful view. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellye D.

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

River House

Loved our stay. Second year for springbreak skiing trip with the family!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful home with incredible views! The house was clean and perfect for our group of 11.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great Property

Very clean and nice setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

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

Wonderful Stay

This was the perfect house in the perfect location for our family and friends. We were looking for a peaceful stay with areas inside and out for our kids to enjoy themselves! Just perfect for us! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie T.

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

Great experience

The riverfront property was a wonderful feature. The easy check in process and the amount of extra space made for an excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

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

Peace on the river

We absolutely loved our time in your home! The views were spectacular and the whole family had a blast. Thank you and hope to return some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

YVONNE E.

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

peaceful

good fishing, wonderful family time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Family Reunion

Peaceful and quiet. Excellent place to hang out with family who haven’t seen each other in awhile. Close enough to town if you need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing bachelor party accomodations!

We had a group of 7 adults and the house was perfect for us. There were plenty of rooms and beds. The outside space had access to the river and incredible views. Easy to find and access. Great hot tub. No complaints!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Hallmark christmas

This property was perfect for our Christmas trip. It was like we where staying in a hallmark movie! The kitchen was well stocked for anything you needed to cook with. Very impressed. The guys loved the fact it had horseshoe pits!! It was also great to have the hottub to come back to after a long day of skiing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth M.

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

Friends get together

Good time had by all
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

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

Jonathan

A beautiful property that is big enough for 12 people. Great views on the Arkansas! That said, bring plenty of bug spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judie G.

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

Wonderful property!

Great house, great location! Well stocked with everything you would need to make a meal. Less than 20 minutes into town. On a nice flat quiet road with very little traffic. Everything the owner says in the listing and much more. We loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

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

Great house!

We stayed here for the weekend to ski Monarch. The house was set up great for 2 families. We all had enough space to relax and hang out. The backyard deck, hot tub and horse shoe pit were a perfect way to relax after a day on the slopes. We would love to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Family ski trip 2022

Beautiful, is exactly what the listing says it is. Worked great for our family. We had kids from 5 years old to 20 and adults. Everyone had room to relax and visit. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan B., Fort Worth, Texas

Spanish Ranch House

The Spanish Ranch was everything as described, only better. The pictures on the website do not do this home justice. The bedrooms were larger than expected and the back porch was the place we spent most of our time, with great views of the river and mountains. Clean and well kept. It was great being away from town but it’s only a short drive into Salida and many area attractions and activities. The night sky is stunning. Our week was amazing and we all hated to leave. Thanks Janet.

8/10 Good

Jeremy M.

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

Summer Getaway

Great location on the Arkansas River and close to Salida with lovely restaurants and and park for the kids. Our only concern was we had an abundance of mice that ate through our food and got caught on traps, that we had to dispose of in the middle of the night. We did reach out to the property owner and she was quick to respond. The home needs new screens to help with the bugs outside as they came right in with windows open at night. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the views of the river were outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place for our group

We had 7 adults and 3 teens between 4 families and there was room for everyone. We skied at Monarch and also fished several sections of the Arkansas. Not too much fishing available right on the property, but several good spots within a10-15 minute drive. The outside deck area with the hot tub and horseshoes down below was really enjoyable! My only suggestion for the owner would be a few mattress upgrades and a suggestion for guests would be to be bring drinking water as the minerals in the springs in this area add a bit of sulfer taste. Otherwise the layout is great for a multi-family group and the house is very well equipped with essentials. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl V.

Great Home

We enjoyed our stay. There were 3 families and plenty of room. Beds were very comfortable. We spent most of our time on the deck, enjoying the view and the river. Husband was very happy with fishing! We had an evening where we could not get out because the rain/flooding of the road. We had a problem with plumbing and Janet/owner reacted very quickly to get it resolved. The only problem were the flies! Maybe it was because we were near the river. We made a game of it to see who could get the most flies. We would return to this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Toni M.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beautiful Setting / Lovely Home

The house had not been cleaned when we arrived. We were trying to get in touch with our host but couldn't so we called VRBO and they got us through immediately. The host was apologetic and offered us $200.00 to clean it our self or she would have her cleaning person come out. There was too much to do for that amount so we asked for the cleaning person. She came right out. Was very nice and apologetic (she had a mix up on the date). She did a nice job as we waited. We had a wonderful time in a beautiful home with a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Janet zettler

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My husband and I live in Columbus, Ohio..we enjoy the outdoors, playing bridge and spending time with our children. We are not retired yet but hope to do so someday.

Why they chose this property

We have children and grandchildren living in the area and wanted to create a family home that could also be enjoyed by others. The mountains that surround the home are magnificent.

What makes this property unique

Near the town of Salida, with restaurants and shopping...although our son lives there for the outdoor activities like, rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, fly fishing and skiing. This area truly has something for everyone in the family, even if it is just sitting on the deck in the hot tub enjoying the mountain views.

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