River Place Retreat #5 ~ A River Oasis!

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A house with a deck, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees, with mountains in the background.
A deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a lake and hills.
A two-story house with a deck and a covered patio, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A two-story house with a covered deck and a fenced yard.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Arkansas River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Howard, CO
  • Place, SteamPlant Theater and Event Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Howard

Located in Howard, this holiday home is in a rural area 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. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Howard, CO

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 26 min drive - 26.5 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 27 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course - 33 min drive - 34.5 km
  • San Isabel National Forest - 35 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 59 min drive - 66.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dusty Rose Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Eggie Acres - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Howard’s Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Place Retreat #5 ~ A River Oasis! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Place Retreat #5 ~ A River Oasis!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Place Retreat #5 ~ A River Oasis!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Place Retreat #5 ~ A River Oasis!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is River Place Retreat #5 ~ A River Oasis! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Arkansas River. Cotopaxi City Park is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the river. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were in great condition and the view was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, great parking and in close proximity to Salida. We had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for choosing Pinon Vacation Rentals!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding experience yet again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
So glad to hear we surpassed your expectations, once again! We can't wait to welcome you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ski trip

Nice place for a quick ski trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Howard

Nice place, plenty room .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us! Please come back anytime. You were a great guest!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views! Big open area outside for exploring and fishing at the river’s edge. Host was kind and helpful when possible. We do wish they had put out the patio furniture cushions for a beautiful weekend and had the hot tub working. Kitchen sink had a few repairs needed and there were some bugs and spiders in the home we’d want addressed. This is an “no frills” vacation rental, but if the view is what you’re after, you won’t be disappointed! Otherwise, a beautiful, functional mountain getaway. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River in the backyard

Beautiful location and house on the river. Close to Salida. Very nice house, looks to be recently remodeled
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
When we stayed here four years ago, the property was in much better shape. It hasn't been maintained, including the landscaping. The backyard was littered with trash, and the property desperately needs repairs. I have photos that i can submit if that is helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls Weekend Away

The beautiful interior and cozy, secluded location drew me to this place when booking for my weekend getaway girls' trip. We loved the interior cleanliness, the kitchen, the proximity to the river, and the abundance of comfortable lounging locations. (Seriously, the oversized chairs are amazing to curl up in with a book!)A few minor disappointments... Despite following the directions for "Rocky Mountain cooling," the house was incredibly hot. We're thankful fans were available in each bedroom and that we brought an additional personal fan. Not everyone stays at the rental during the day on the longest days of the year, but we would advise anyone as crazy as us to do the same. If the fridge's room temperature reading is to be believed, it was consistently 84F or higher in the house.The beds were incredibly firm, to the extent that three of us chose to sleep on couches instead. The outside of the house was in rough shape and not as well-maintained as shown in the pictures. There was a hole in the deck floor (well-marked and cautioned), and the beautiful green yard was dead despite nearby areas having plentiful green grass and foliage. Minor disappointments aside, we had a fantastic time and are glad we stayed! PS Don't miss the opportunity to watch the adorable goat neighbors and their faithful guard dog - they provided much entertainment throughout the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to give such detailed feedback. We are so glad you choose to stay here for your girl's getaway - so fun! Sorry to hear the unit was incredibly hot. We will take this into consideration and explore some ideas to cool the place down, but am glad you found all the fans! We recognize the yard was in disarray during your stay and this fell to a lapse in our grounds crew. We are currently in the process of bringing it back to life and realize the outdoor ambience is important as the indoors! We hope that you enjoyed your weekend regardless and we have a chance to host you in the future!
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