Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
8 min walk
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Dog Friendly- Sweet Spot!
Salida STR 0310 STX-ID-03505718-0001 The Sweet Spot is a comfy home in downtown Salida with stellar views of "S" Mountain, three blocks from the river! Sit back by the beautiful gardens, fire pit and outdoor dining at this historic 1904 neighborhood home, just 2 blocks from downtown. A Salida original, this is an ideal home for a group that wants to leave the car and walk or bike into Salida's heart and discover all of its charming amenities. Be sure to pause and take pleasure in the wide open second floor deck views of "S" Mountain and beyond.
This home offers: ~A main floor bedroom with a pull-out sofa, 3 bedrooms upstairs including 2 Queen Bedrooms and a 2-twin bedroom. ~Second floor deck with mountain views for breakfast, drinks or fireworks on "S" Mountain ~Fun bistro table in dining area and a covered back porch for outdoor dining. ~New flat screen TV with Blu-Ray DVD player, Streaming Services ~Views of the heart on 'S' Mountain. ~Beautiful backyard area with seating around the fire pit ~4 bikes with locks, one is a child size bike. ~Please note, this home does not have air conditioning but the home is pleasantly cooled by ceiling fans. -2 Well behaved dogs are welcomed here ~Crib & bassinet available on site
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, salt and pepper and coffee filters. Bring your own laundry detergent, paper napkins and toiletries.
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.
~Max of 2 pets at $15 per pet per night; acceptance of the terms of the Pet Policy is required.
~Discover, Visa, MC accepted for payments.
~Acceptance of the terms of the Rental Agreement and all Rental Policies is ASSUMED at the time of reservation. 72 - 24 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 over-occupancy or pets, unauthorized use of property grounds, damage resulting from violation of rental policies, and/or excessive mess may result in charges up to $1000.00 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 minus a $125 Cancellation fee or a $75 Change fee if applicable. No refunds will be issued after this cut-off date for any reason. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions.**
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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
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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Salida
Located in Downtown Salida, a neighbourhood in Salida, this holiday home is in the mountains. Art Matters Gallery & Studio and SteamPlant Theater and Event Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Art Matters Gallery & Studio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Arkansas River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Boathouse Cantina - 8 min walk
Mo Burrito - 8 min walk
High Side - 10 min walk
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Dog Friendly- Sweet Spot! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dog Friendly- Sweet Spot!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog Friendly- Sweet Spot! on 12 May 2026 start from AU$513, 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.
How much is parking at Dog Friendly- Sweet Spot!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dog Friendly- Sweet Spot!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog Friendly- Sweet Spot!?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Dog Friendly- Sweet Spot! located?
Located in Downtown Salida, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Art Matters Gallery & Studio, Riverside Park and Arkansas River. Wood's High Mountain Distillery and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great communication from the owner! Very nice accommodations and convenient location in town! Will definitely stay again if we find ouselves in the area!
Meagan P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
So happy to hear you had a great time at The Sweet Spot! We hope you have a chance to return in the future as we'd love to host you again!
Absolutely perfect location. We walked everywhere the entire weekend. Front and back yard were great for relaxing and super dog friendly. Upstairs deck has a great view of S mountain, great for morning coffee. Perfect for the 5 of us!
Chris W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location and were able to walk everywhere with ease. It’s great to know the yards and upstairs deck added to your relaxation—and that your furry friend felt right at home too! We’re so glad the space worked perfectly for your group of five, and we’d love to host you again anytime.
Sweet Spot! How sweet it was. The house is beautiful, and the backyard is perfectly maintained. This really is an amazing place to spend time in the mountains. If you're looking for a house within walking distance to everything that Salida has to offer, there is nowhere better. I'm looking forward to my next stay!
Overall, this place was great, good location and the dogs loved it. We had fun with the unique, older home and the extras, like the bikes and fire pit. When we come back for a Salida visit, we will consider staying here again!
We loved this place, great atmosphere, killer back yard, and great comms with the property manager. I might have missed it in the listing, but there are 2 off-street parking spots that one of our camper vans barely (but successfully) fit in.
Nathan G.
Stayed 3 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!
We had a great time at the Sweet Spot. The house was well equipped with everything we needed, and it was very quiet and comfortable. It’s within quick walking distance to the river and all the cute downtown shops and restaurants.
When I booked this property, the managing group was very accommodating. The house itself was amazing with tons of amenities, and it is located only a couple blacks from downtown Salida. If you have a chance to stay here, I highly suggest it.
Wonderful location and house. The upstairs gets very cold, but there is extra blankets. Understand it is an older house
Mariko J.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2025
Mariko, thank you. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Sweet Spot. Thank you for your feedback on the upstairs temperatures. We will look into this. We want to guarantee comfort for future stays. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
Clean, convenient and well-equipped home. Awesome back yard and nice decks. I would have upgraded the overall rating from "good" to "excellent" with better bedding and more attractive furniture.
David L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback and staying with Pinon Vacation Rentals. Hopefully we get to host you in the future!
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again soon! Pinon Vacation Rentals Team
Archival
8/10 Good
Kat R.
3 Aug 2017
Felt like my great grandmothers home❤️
Classic Colorado old home! Comfortable- all the amenities. Great upstairs shower. Beautiful backyard and easy to walk to downtown. My family loved it❤️
The Sweet Spot is comfortable, close to downtown, clean and Beautiful. We all very much enjoyed our stay! The kitchen was Very well equiped to cook, there is a beautiful backyard abd grill...also perfectly equiped.
The owners Clearly care their Guests enjoybtheir Salida vacation!! The top deck off the master provides peaceful morning coffee relaxation!
The house in Salida was perfect for our trip. Great location, beautiful grounds. The beds were very comfortable and the house was very well stocked.
Check in /check out instructions were very easy and clear.
The house could use a bit better cleaning and this was noted to the owner with their assurance that it would be taken care of. We would stay again.
Tina T.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
Tina, thank you! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Sweet Spot. We hope to welcome you back again soon!