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Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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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, Loved by Guests
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, Arkansas River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, SteamPlant Theater and Event Center
    ‪15 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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. 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

  • Art Matters Gallery & Studio - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Riverside Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arkansas River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Bunny & Clyde’s Corner Bakery & Café - ‬14 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.

How much is parking at Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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. 169 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carolyn a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, great beds, good location. Very nice. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kelly R., Saratoga Springs, NY

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

Great Location

It was a great location in town to walk to everything. It was clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

Charles J.

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

Nice place

Nice place to stay. Beds were comfortable. Close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Awesome Salida home

We had a great stay at the cottage with three of us and our dog. The walk to town is super convenient and we enjoyed hanging out on the back deck
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney J.

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

2nd time staying

This is our second stay here. We love the location and the space.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Christmas trip

House was perfect! We enjoyed our stay! Definitely will book this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great house, great location

We had a very nice time at this house. It suited us perfectly and was a great home base to walk into town as well as skip up to Monarch for a day of skiing. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patti A.

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

Colorado get away

We have stayed here before & like it so much we returned for a longer stay. Location is perfect for going to other areas & seeing beautiful mountains.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emy K.

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

Great stay!

Perfect house for us for our stay, great location to walk into town. Great to have the coffee machine and coffee there. Backyard was beautiful to sit and drink coffee, wish we’d had time to use the grill!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Cozy, clean and charming old house

Was perfect for what we needed for the weekend. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lola N.

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

Best stay ever

We’ve traveled to Salida 7 times, always staying somewhere new. We will be back next summer and have already booked this location for that future trip. Location, cleanliness, layout, outdoor space, comfort - this place had it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke E.

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

Salida charm

This was a great place for our family get together. Well stocked, clean, and a wonderful backyard for the kids and dogs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Great Location

Wonderful Victorian house with all the upgrades close to downtown! My host was super helpful and communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Barry P.

Enjoyed our stay

This is a cute property in a great location. The beds are comfortable and the house is located on a quiet street. There was a maintenance issue in one of the bathrooms that keeps me from giving it 5 stars, but other than that, it was a very nice property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aubrie J.

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

Incredible Getaway

Could not have wished for a better location or well stocked wonderful home! Salida is such an amazing town, and we had an amazing ski trip to Monarch! We will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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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