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Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Morning Coffee on the deck, tranquility rocking the morning away
Enjoy this Kitchen and Island, The Sunflower Cottage has a relaxing vibe!
Dusk Call for a glass of wine
Paddleboarding on Frantz Lake or the Arkansas River.
Autumn in Salida is breathtakingly beautiful!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6117.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Salida Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Salida Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse

The hiking, mountain biking and rafting are great in the Salida area now. Or sit on our gigantic deck and enjoy the Mountain View.

Beer more your thing?: The Sunflower Cottage is located within just a few blocks of SoulCraft Brewery or Tres Litros so after you walk along the river, have a brew and relax and enjoy the Salida scene.

If you live in the Denver area, you should skip the I-70 traffic fiasco and come to Chaffee County for a more realistic Colorado old-time experience.

A rare combination of vintage Victorian and modern amenities in a cottage setting. Perfect House to visit for those who want to enjoy the Heart of the Rockies, Salida.Wi-Fi included. Due to the antique furniture nature of the property, it is not recommended for rambunctious children. Short-term rental license number 0344.

This 120 year old home has been entirely remodeled with attentive care to re-use the original molding where possible. The two-bedrooms sleep six. The upstairs bath includes a claw foot tub and shower combination. The lower bathroom, down a flight of stairs has a shower, sink and toilet only. The kitchen was re-modeled in 2006 as we popped the top to make the ceilings 10 feet tall. It includes a customer handmade, wood topped island. New carpet in 2014 and 2024. Corner Lot. Huge deck in the back yard to sprawl out on and sit under the elm tree. Beautifully landscaped corner lot. Laundry facilities on-site.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
The yard is fenced/cleanup after your dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking will invalidate your property deposit

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place used towels on the top of the clothes washer in the Laundry Room.
Please take trash to the alley southeast of the driveway and 100 feet to the right to the trash recepticle labeled "LAMPSHIRE" (Pls. do NOT leave any food in the fridge)
As you leave, please simply close the breezeway door and touch the Yale checkmark to lock. Thank You.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Electric Car Charging is allowed but subject to a 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wood's High Mountain Distillery and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Salida Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Little Red Hen Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Biker And The Baker - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse located?

Located in Salida, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Art Matters Gallery & Studio, Arkansas River and Riverside Park. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Salida Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. There was everything you can possibly need while staying!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Great Place to Stay

This is the third time we've stayed here at the Sunflower Cottage and it never disappoints in its overall comfort and spaciousness.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

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

Great Location & Property

I loved this place! It was clean & comfortable in a prime location near downtown Salida. I will definitely recommend this property to friends and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina T., Johnson City

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

Great spot in Salida.

Clean, very well stocked home for all our needs. Great porches and neighborhood for our stay in Salida. Owners quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sofia N.

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

Always a pleasure

We enjoyed our return visit to "Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse". It is a sweet historic house and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary a.

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

Great Salida stay

This is the second time we stayed in this house. It is a great house that is in a wonderful neighborhood. We stayed in the same place last year and found it just as clean and comfortable as in our previous visit. Acces was easy and we were a 15 minute walk from downtown. We visited in July and while it was very warm during the day the house stayed very comfortable. It has a great patio and we were even visited by a young buck one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay. Great location, clean house, safe neighborhood. The access to the second bedroom is through the front bedroom or through the pass through bathroom. That was fine for our family, but something to know for a different dynamic. The house has a lot of character. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C., North Richland Hills

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

Charming, Cozy, & Comfortable

Our family had a wonderful week at Sunflower Cottage. The property is beautifully renovated but still holds onto the charm of the original home. The kitchen was well-stocked and had everything needed to cook Thanksgiving dinner, the beds were comfortable, and the neighborhood was gloriously quiet. (And we saw so many deer!) Definitely a gem in Salida.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G., Lenexa, United States

Home away from home

This is our 4th time coming back to Salida and we love this town but this property will be my “go to” property from now on. It is not only adorable but very well taken care of. The house has everything you ever needed while you are there. I had a chance to meet the owner and he was super nice and easy to work with. We loved the front porch and the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G.

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

Visit with daughter

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley A.

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

Great house/

Great house. Clean, comfortable. Supplied with just about everything you might need. Walking distance to Safeway, Natural Grocers & restaurants. Could not have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Salida Getaway

Four of us came here for a girl’s getaway. We couldn’t have had more fun staying here. This home is so inviting and comfortable. We had plenty of room to relax whether we were indoors or outside on the deck enjoying the stunning views of the mountains. The entire house especially the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. It is a charming place and easy walking distance to downtown Salida. Can’t wait to return next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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What a GREAT home! My sister and I were blown away by the beautiful furnishings and charming architecture and garden. Every moment spent there was lovely. We especially loved the kitchen where we cooked most of our meals! This is a home that has the feel of a family home full of love. It was a privilege to stay there. The back yard is fully fenced with a great deck for eating outside. Great little neighborhood within walking distance of town. You won't be disappointed by this cozy and elegant home!

10/10 Excellent

Anne Y.

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

Beautiful and perfectly accommodating home

This is by far the best vrbo we have ever stayed at. Often on arrival the house seems less than the photos but here the house was even better. It was so charming and welcoming. We loved it and will def reuse every time we come to Salida. The only suggestion is on the listing mention that one bathroom is downstairs. My husband is handicapped and can't use a clawfoot tub shower. Using stairs is hard within a railing on both sides. But honestly we would have come anyway and made it work. It's just important info to some people.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muga K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Great location. Clean. Near local sites. Hosts were responsiveThe check-in was smooth and unproblematic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crowley

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

Nice place in a great town

The house was great. It was nicely remodeled and had the space we needed for a family of four.We loved sitting on the back deck and playing board games in the dining room.The fenced in yard was nice for our dog.It was stuffy and warm the first day but like others said after opening windows and running some fans it became comfortable the rest of the stay.To have access to the garage would be nice to store equipment like bikes.We loved Salida.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana T.

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

Quaint cottage with amazing yard for dogs.

We really enjoyed our week long stay at this lovely old home. It was stocked with everything you could possibly need, including a full spice cabinet! It’s centrally located so we could bike wherever we wanted to go in town. The beds were comfortable and there was a nice, large modern bathroom on the lower level. The master bedroom had a room air conditioner which we needed on a few of the evenings. This house was clean and very thoughtfully appointed. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great Salida getaway

Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath historic house, very clean and great back deck with fenced in backyard. It’s in walking distance of downtown on a quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great stay

It is a lovely house. Well equiped. wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordana G.

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

Wonderful Salida home

This is a quaint home in walking distance of downtown. Had everything we needed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Serrano

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

Great place

The place was very nice and we had a great stay in Salida. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Wonderful home in Salida

We really enjoyed our time in Salida! The house was exactly as pictured; it was comfortable, stocked well, and had plenty of room to spread out. The outdoor area was very spacious as well - the deck was great for morning coffee and the yard was huge, and our dog had more than enough space to play outside. It was an easy 8-10 minute walk into the heart of town, which we enjoyed. We will be coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Excellent Salida Getaway

We loved our stay at the "Sunshine Cottage" in Salida. They house is lovely with thoughtful decorations and comfortable furniture. The large patio and yard is great to work remotely from or lounge in. Easy walking distance to downtown. We highly recommend staying here and look forward to going back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Awesome weekend getaway

This property was phenomenal. It was just as it was listed. It was clean, the location was perfect, walkable to town. Need to bring your own bikes and water toys. One note, the shower/bathroom, is downstairs in the basement. There is only one bathroom on the main level. It was not a big deal though. We saw lots of deer walking around the neighborhood. It was a lovely lovely getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N.

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

Hot July stay for our daughter's wedding!

This property was a great fit for our stay to get ready for our daughter's wedding. We were only about 10 blocks from their house and had room to spend time with them and some friends both inside and out on the deck. I created all the desserts in the large kitchen and had plenty of space in the refrigerator for everything. My only disappointment of our stay is that the listing stated air conditioning, but only in 1 bedroom and it was a portable unit with the exhaust mounted in the back bedroom window. Coming from the midwest, air conditioning means throughout the entire house. I should have known it might not be that way in Colorado. The evenings were pretty cool, so opening the windows helped. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Doug and/or Leanna Lampshire

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Doug and Leanna are Colorado Natives who fell in love with Salida and wish to share the beauty, charm and pace this gem has to offer. We love to ride downtown on bikes and go out for a glass of wine, eat at a great local restaurant and listen to a local band. Riding "duckies" down the river is a blast!

Why they chose this property

There is just something very tranquil about this house. You WILL feel it when you get here.
We invested in this property because we respect the style and grace of older homes, transom windows. The original parlor and 8" mouldings are very appealing to us.

What makes this property unique

Sit on the loveseat rocker on the front porch or grill on the back deck. The back deck is large and private. The backyard is big enough to play catch, croquet or frisbee.

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