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1st Chair Chalet - Monarch/Garfield - Creek Side Mountain Getaway

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Property grounds
New leather sofa, new wood floor.
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 481.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Place, San Isabel National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lodgeview
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

1st Chair Chalet - Monarch/Garfield - Creek Side Mountain Getaway

Come stay in our Monarch/Garfield/Salida Colorado mountain home/house/cabin.
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Enjoy a getaway in this quaint and private mountain home surrounded by Aspens next to a roaring creek.
Nestled high in the Rockies in the historic town-site of Garfield, The 1st Chair Chalet is just 3 miles to Monarch Mountain Skiing, 16 miles to historic downtown Salida, and walking distance to Monarch Lodge's amenities.
This cozy 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath chalet sits by the the South Fork of the Arkansas River with private fishing access. The creek cascades and eddies through the back yard creating a mesmerizing visual and sonic landscape enjoyable from the redwood deck.
Sleeps up to 4 with 1 queen in an upstairs bedroom and 1 full and 1 twin in another upstairs bedroom.
Garfield, CO (also known as Monarch), elevation 9500', is six miles east of the Continental Divide surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest. Garfield originated as a mining town in the early 1800's. In the latter part of the century a fire swept through town leaving only 3 original buildings. Scattered throughout the area you will find foundations of original mining cabins from 200 years ago.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: limit 2 total
No pets on bedding. No pets left unattended.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Monarch

Located in Monarch, this chalet is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Salida Museum and Art Matters Gallery & Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Hancock Ghost Town. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Elation Ridge - 4 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Orcs - 5 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Lodgeview - 5 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Southbound - 5 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 5 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gunbarrel Cafeteria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sidewinder Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cliffhangers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Elmo's Bar At Monarch - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1st Chair Chalet - Monarch/Garfield - Creek Side Mountain Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 1st Chair Chalet - Monarch/Garfield - Creek Side Mountain Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1st Chair Chalet - Monarch/Garfield - Creek Side Mountain Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1st Chair Chalet - Monarch/Garfield - Creek Side Mountain Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1st Chair Chalet - Monarch/Garfield - Creek Side Mountain Getaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is steps from San Isabel National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Orcs and Elation Ridge. Mirkwood Bowl and East Trees are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Awesome!! Very clean, super convenient and the owners were great to work with.

The property was clean and well maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would use this place again if we make it back to Colorado.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Garfield House

Property was clean with comfortable beds. Close to Salina and Poncha Springs. Off road trails for hiking and riding nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Beautiful place to stay and relax

We loved this chalet. We felt very comfortable and loved opening the sliding door to let the sounds of the river come through. The kitchen has everything you will need to cook meals. The back deck is large and we spent a lot of time out there. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tambra W.

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

Back to Nature

Away from TV internet traffic and stress! The constant sound of the stream is so comforting!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly B.

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

Winter Break

Cabin was cozy, loved the fire and rustic over all feel. The back patio overlooking the stream was so relaxing even though we didn’t get to sit out there! The lovely snow made up for it. Only one note-not a complaint, very limited WiFi speed and no cell service. Actually helped me unplug for a while but important to note if you need to have a connection for work or any other reason.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth M., Colorado Springs, CO

Perfect!!

The 1st Chair Chalet was perfect! We loved it. It was so comfortable and so well thought out from the linens to the kitchen. We cooked many meals and had everything we needed to put out a spread. There was more than enough space and we were so happy we could bring the dogs. We skied two days and were so thankful to be so close to Monarch and to get back after a day of skiing and get in the hot tub! The area is beautiful and the cabin is right on the river and we loved listening to it at night. Just perfect.

8/10 Good

Mike R., Birmingham, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Clean getaway

the cabin was a perfect small and very clean place and had everything that I needed. Everything worked and I felt I had access to everything I wanted. It would have been nice to have some steps to the creek/river as it may be hard for an older person or a non-athletic person. for me it was fine, but you had to hold onto trees and carefully navigate the short walk to the water. Too many trees to fish, but the sound took care of being close to the highway. Salida was the closest town and was really a treat to go downtown to the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca C.

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

Kindness during a pandemic

Bruce was a great host. We pulled into the cabin area just as Monarch Mountain was closed for Coronavirus precaution. Bruce called and checked on us and offered us a refund if we felt we needed to leave. However, his cabin was a perfect place to isolate ourselves from virus exposure and enjoy the mountain air and snow to play in. We were able to rest, connect as a family, and prepare ourselves for next steps. The house was comfortable and clean with a lovely mountain side view next to the gentle river. We look forward to returning under different circumstances.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Wonderful cabin!

Wold highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

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

Cozy Cabin near great skiing

Had a wonderful time at this cozy, peaceful cabin nestled amongst beautiful aspen and pine beside a running creek. Only minutes away from great skiing at Monarch Mountain. Enjoyed the lovely décor with everything we needed for a great getaway with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

weslie m.

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

Amazing.

The cabin was perfect in every way! We were able to unplug for a few days and have some family time. The property was stocked with everything you need to for your stay, plus extras! Shovels, supplies, wood, sleds, games, towels- Bruce really has thought of everything. The house was perfectly clean, 100 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

Great little cabin on the mountain

This is a great cozy little cabin at 9500 feet in the small town of Garfield. Perfect to get away from the big city life. The mountain stream behind cabin is beautiful. Bruce was nice. A great musician who plays in the town of Salida on occasion. This place was close to everything we needed. Would book again. Enjoyed the week we stayed here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Y.

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

Best cabin in Garfield!

3rd time staying here. Always a great time in the High Country!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Spectacular!

We stayed here in June when the river was at its peak raging flow. It was a magnificent setting in a beautiful aspen grove that glowed brilliantly in the rain while soaking in the hot tub. Absolutely wonderful. The cabin was just right for four of us - only suggestion would be to add a nice table and chairs for 4-6 on the deck for outdoor dining.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac O., Allen

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

Perfect Ski Cabin

Great cabin close to Monarch Mountain. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes B.

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

It was perfect. Secluded. Right next to the beautiful river. Aspen trees with leaves falling.

It was easy simple. And they had everything you needed. Even a nice fire on a cold night
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

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

Beautiful stay

The cabin is a wonderful stay nestled in Garfield, just a short drive in town to Salida. You can’t beat the rushing creek out back and the toasty hot tub on a chilly night. Our two girls (8.5&7) loved exploring around the cabin and playing the board games provided ! Great location for all levels of hiking and mountain biking near by. And close to Mt. Princeton hot springs for a relaxing day! Highly recommend staying here for a great getaway with breathtaking views all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

First Chair

The property was exactly as advertised. We had a great time! This time of year the foilage is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael J., Fort Collins

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

Fantastic stay in the mountains

My two friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our four-night stay in this little cabin in Garfield. At 9,500 ft. elevation just below Monarch Pass, it was cool all the time. A lovely creek is only about 20 ft from the back deck where we spent most of our leisure time in the hot tub, sitting in chairs, or cooking on the grill. So peaceful and quiet in the area, yet we felt it was very convenient to go rafting near Salida, tour ghost towns, and enjoy the mountain scenery. The cabin had everything we needed and it was spotless. Communication with Bruce, the owner, was simple and quick. Beds upstairs and down, same with bathrooms. No complaints whatsoever. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

We had a wonderful time!

Thank you! My family and I truly enjoyed our stay!!! The stream off the back porch was the best!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Loved the Monarch Pass area

Very nice cabin. It was exceptionally clean and the beds super comfortable with fresh and good quality linens and towels available. The cabin makes for a nice home base. It was cool enough that we enjoyed coming home from our adventures every day and building a fire in the woodstove (thanks for having so much firewood and kindling available) after relaxing on the deck by the beautiful creek that runs behind the cabin. The stars were amazing! We also enjoyed meeting Harry, the sweet neighborhood dog who visited regularly to hang out with us on the deck. The dogs (and even the humans) in the area were friendly but not intrusive. We tried the hot tub once, but it died about 10 minutes into the soak. It was back on the next night but the jets weren't very strong so we opted to skip it, though it is a nice amenity to have available and it's in a great spot to enjoy the scenery. We've learned after only two VRBO experiences that the VRBO definition of "private" is very different from ours, so we were a little surprised and disappointed that there were houses so close. Thankfully, they were mostly unoccupied while we were there so we only had to get used to the vehicles on the close local roads and the highway above Garfield. We live in a rural setting far away from roads and neighbors, so we tend to prefer that on vacation, so most folks would probably be ok with the Garfield experience. Turns out it was a very quiet area so our concern upon arriving was never a real problem, just not our personal preference kind of location. My only suggestion would be to replace the hard as a rock futon with something more comfy. Though there are plenty of seating options, most aren't conducive to sitting by the fireplace or curling up with a good book. We had bag chairs with us so that helped to provide better seating inside and on the deck and we never used the TV/DVD set up (though the DVD/VHS library is impressive!) so we didn't need to use seating facing that direction. The spiral staircase was solid and perfect for the cabin and just a fun and unique feature that reminding me of The Monkees TV show every time I came down it, so that was fun. Great time, great trip - thanks for sharing your cozy cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake C.

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

Great little cabin

Cabin is in our favorite little area. It fit our needs for our family of four. It was stocked with every thing we needed. Hot tub was nice to sit in after hiking, fishing, rafting, etc.... and the deck is right on the South Ark. We slept with the windows open each night to the sound of the rushing water just below. It was great. One thing to note is that laundry must be done at the lodge, the machines only take quarters, and the lodge does not make change. We enjoyed our stay very much in this cabin and made some great memories. The only thing we might change would be the futon. The padding is pretty thin making it a bit uncomfortable. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric and Michelle L.

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

Awesome

Enjoy this cabin so much! Great break from the Kansas summer heat
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., Austin

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

Amazing Cabin on a River

I want say this was one of the best vacations I have enjoyed in years thanks to this property. Garfield is a quiet, charming and friendly small community. This place fit in perfectly with the area. The place is cozy and the sound of a river will sing you to sleep. If you like to fish it’s worth throwing a line in because there are for sure fish back there. After you’re done enjoy a soak in the hot tub and make the most of the place. It has everything you need and I would love to return again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brennan H.

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

Great time!

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The property had everything we needed, fireplace, hot tub, fire pit, and a creek right off the deck. Perfect spot to be right in the middle of the mountains. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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