Arkansas River House Near Salida

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

I had a unique upbringing in urban Baltimore. My father passed along his deep appreciation of nature to me. We would grow sunflowers that would tower over our heads & collect praying mantises and deposit them in our shrubbery. While we didn't travel much, my dad inspired wanderlust with stories of his trips to Africa. I joke that Baltimore ejected me like a canon into the world. I wanted to see it all! One of my first big adventures was a summer in Alaska where I canoed the Yukon River solo for 300 miles. My love of boating continued in Santa Cruz, California where I went to college and started sea kayaking. I then worked as a sea kayak instructor in the San Juan Islands for Outward Bound for 4 summers before I switched to day guiding on the Arkansas River for River Runners in Buena Vista for 2 summers. I was able to start boating again after back surgery in 2020 and I take my family out regularly on the Upper Colorado and Arkansas. This led me to wanting a property near my river community in Chaffee County. I feel so happy & blessed to be able to have my very own riverfront. It's been a dream of mine for a long time. I'm hoping to retire in Howard someday... and until then, I am planning to rent out The Sweet A-Frame to help cover costs. Since one of my artistic outlets is interior design... I greatly enjoyed the process of furnishing & decorating the rental. I like to think about things from every angle, so the house has many thoughtful touches. While I have only been a host since May of 2023, I've had only positive experiences with all of my guests. I love to connect with new people and share what I've created. I'm hoping that down the road I can develop the property in more amazing ways to make it even better!

Howard was an easy choice for me. The property has river access, which is amazing. Salida is just a beautiful little drive away. Monarch Mountain is only 45 minutes. There is just so much to do in the area! Plus the Sangre de Cristo mountain views will steal your heart.

What I think makes The Sweet A-Frame at Howard stand out from the rest is my unique way of designing the space to be aesthetically pleasing, functional & cozy. I put a lot of thought into how guests will use each area and tried to make it as comfortable as possible, with lots of different places for folks to gather, but also comfy spaces to sleep, read & relax. My favorite place on the property is the river deck. I love the colorful Adirondack chairs, shade from the umbrellas & the sound & sight of the river. It's really the most perfect spot!