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Black Bear Lodge 3

Hotel in Howard

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Room
Exterior
Room
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
AU$166
avg per night

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1001

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only
The current price is AU$166
avg per night

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About the area

Howard

Howard is home to this hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River, while Art Matters Gallery & Studio and SteamPlant Theater and Event Center are cultural highlights. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting.

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard’s Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eggie Acres - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Susie's Out-West Cafe & Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Black Bear Lodge 3

We offer a very relaxed, next to nature, homey setting that will leave you feeling like you never left home.

We are an eight-acre located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in the Arkansas River Valley of Howard, Colorado. At Black Bear Retreat, we offer a relaxed, quite, peaceful, natural Colorado Environment. A true Colorado experience. We`re just 12 miles east out of historic Salida, Colorado, with Twin Sister Mountains as a backdrop and stunning 360 panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. The River is right across from us and there are numerous access points to get to the river.

Sleeps 4
(2) Queen Bed

*Please note that while we do have wifi on the property, high mountain winds and storms do cause occasional outages which are beyond the control of the property hosts.

At the time of booking a digital Rental Agreement will be sent out and must be signed before check in.
Up to 2 pets allowed with additional fee

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Up to 2 pets allowed with additional fee

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Lodge 3 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Bear Lodge 3?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge 3 on 29 Oct 2025 start from AU$191.28, 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.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge 3?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Lodge 3?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Lodge 3 located?

Situated in Howard, this hotel is steps from Arkansas River and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Riverside Park and Art Matters Gallery & Studio are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

Black Bear Lodge 3 Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

6.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance P.

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

Close enough

Howard is a nice distance from Salida, price was great and the drive is nice into the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Good for fishermen and construction workers. Needs upgrading. We did not have sufficient towels, had to run extension cord from bathroom to beds for CPAP machines, insufficient hot water. The price was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin C.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good in a last minute pinch.

No coffee pot. Three towels for four of us. Not the cleanest, but ok. Funky smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Good place to stay if you only need a good,comfortable place to sleep & take a shower. No table or chairs in the room to relax in or eat, eventhough there is a microwave. Thank you, Nancy & Joe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025