Premier log home, 360 views, hot tub, fireplace & sauna.

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Gym

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Salida, CO

Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course
6 min drive
The Drift In Boaters' Bar And Grill
3 min drive
Monarch Mountain Bus Stop
24 min drive
Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
7 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enjoy the serenity, 360 degree views of the surrounding valley, Rocky Mountains and Colorado star-lit skies in our premier, custom-built Salida home on 7 acres - Moonlight Acres.

This unique Salida log cabin home is perfectly located in the warmth of the valley and surrounded by farms and ranches yet only 10 minutes from Salida.

The home is fully equipped with everything you'll need for an unforgettable stay - whether working remotely, relaxing or seeking adventures. After a long day of adventure, relax by the wood-burning fireplace, on the patio around the fire pit, in the hot tub or in the infrared sauna. Your most difficult decision will be which mountain range to admire or where to stargaze and see the Milky Way. On a moonless night the stars will positively take your breath away.

The space:
Moonlight Acres sits on 7 acres of ranch land just minutes from downtown Salida, Colorado. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath plus den, in-floor heating and front and back decks facing unobstructed views of the Sangre de Cristo to the South, the Mosquito range to the north and the Sawatch range to the northwest. While preparing your coffee in the open and bright kitchen with vaulted ceilings, you will look out through the dining area into the living room with its two story river rock fireplace and large mountain-view windows. From the living room, you will see down the valley past farms and ranches to the town of Salida and S-Mountain.

Master Bedroom: king-size bed, double-door that opens to the front deck on main floor, walk in shower, jacuzzi tub and double sink; a large walk in closet; twin folding cot and baby crib provided in MBD closet
2nd Bedroom: queen bed with mountain views on second floor
3rd Bedroom: twin bed with mountain views.
Den: comfortable sectional sofa with TV and Roku.
Sun Room: Sauna, yoga mats, exercise equipment and beverage fridge; double doors to outside deck and hot tub.
Backyard:
- Hot tub with direct view of Salida, Mt Shavano and the Swatch Range; unforgettable night sky and Milky Way.
- Fire pit with seating for all guests, views of "S" mountain, 14ers and amazing star gazing at night.

More photos available at moonlightacresrental dot com

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Features include a gym and a spa tub. The cabin offers free WiFi and a jetted tub.

The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and a playground
Just a 2-minute drive from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and a few minutes from Arkansas River

This cabin offers its guests a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. This cabin also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Salida cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Lori Ostmann

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Ski

Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

A hot tub
Sauna

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Blender
Kitchen island

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Jetted
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Shampoo
Soap

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV
DVD player
Games
Stereo
Video library
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Printer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the mountains
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness centre
Snow sports gear
Cycling on site
Kayaking nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cycling nearby
Ice skating nearby
Horse riding nearby
Water tubing nearby
Rafting nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Premium log home with 360 views hot tub sauna

Premier log home, 360 views, hot tub, fireplace & sauna. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Alexis G.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in Salida!

Beautiful property, house has everything you could possibly need, and you really feel disconnected from reality- peace and quiet!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in Salida!

We had an incredible stay in Salida here in this beautiful log home. Spacious, clean, and fully stocked with almost everything you need! Lori is an amazing host. Take her advice on where to go and what to do! You won't be disappointed. If you are going rafting, we highly recommend Independent Whitewater (just down the road) if you want highly skilled as well as funny and kind guides. Thanks for that rec Lori! We loved relaxing on the deck/ hot tub after our daily adventures. Only bad thing was not getting to stay longer. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

19 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

Beautiful home in the perfect spot. It exceeded all of our expectations. The home was spotless and had everything we needed. Plenty of room for two adults and two teens to spread out. The spa and sauna were much appreciated after rafting and hiking! The location was close to town and our outdoor activities but no neighbors on top of you so it was quiet and the views...priceless! We would definitely book again. Thank you for hosting us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina D.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

We had a fabulous time. The property is beautiful and there were so many wonderful amenities and touches. We would love to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

23 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Mountain Cabin

A great cabin for a ski getaway. We loved it and look forward to returning!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy H.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded log cabin close to town

My friends and I really enjoyed our stay here. A short drive from many great hikes and super convenient to downtown. The house had everything we needed and more. Check-in and out was a breeze. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryn W.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

We absolutely loved this home! The communication was great, this home is well-maintained and spotless, beyond comfortable, well stocked kitchen, and the location was perfect. When we come back to Salida, we would love to stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Just wish we could have stayed longer!

Our family of four loved this log home and Salida. Lori was wonderful to work with before and during our trip and provided a very helpful manual and list of things to do. The house is lovely - comfortable, we’ll equipped - with beautiful views all around. We appreciated being able to use the two sand-boards for our trip to the Great Sand Dunes, an easy day trip from Salida. We enjoyed the hot tub every evening after our adventures. The downtown is a short drive and a really fun family spot. The kids floated the river and we loved the shops and restaurants that we visited. My husband biked the Monarch Trail and was able to rent and shuttle with a local shop. We spent time in Breckenridge before coming to Salida, and although Breckenridge is also lovely, Salida was much more our pace and style! Highly recommend this property and area of Colorado. Thank you, Lori!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

22 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Property was awesome. So much space and fun to unwind after a long day out exploring. Sitting out back and watching the stars come out was great. Only issue was that the house hold heat really good so at night it stayed warm even after the windows were opened. Upstars got a little hot but not unbearable. Lori was great to deal with the place has it all. My wife enjoyed the sauna after morning yoga on the front deck as the sun came up. Would definately stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

2 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

This place is stunning, especially at night. It's an excellent place to star gaze and lay in their hot tub. Everything was so clean and comfortable. Thank you Shawn and Lori, we had a blast!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

26 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

So serene

Epic place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Rose C.

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay!

What a lovely weekend in Salida! The house was so comfortable and clean with a fantastic kitchen and hot tub. We loved making fires and looking at the mountains! The owners were also so kind, responsive, and clear with how to get around the house. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

28 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Got what we asked for

Checked two items off our bucket list...perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S., Andover, KS

21 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Place was actually on some acreage, which gave a nice seclusion mountain feel. Host addressed all of questions promptly.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

20 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Best ski holiday

This home was amazing! I can honestly say the best Vrbo property we’ve stayed in. Exceptional in so many ways starting with communication from owners, cleanliness, well stocked kitchen as well as toiletries for BR, hot tub, sauna, fire pit, fireplace, beautiful views from the property. The extra touches such as diffusers throughout were thoughtful and much appreciated. We had such a great time we didn’t want to leave!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess P.

10 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than awesome

We loved our stay here so much and definitely plan to book again. The location was perfect for my husband and friends to head up to Monarch for CAT skiing and perfect for us to relax, head to Salida and walk around, and enjoy spectacular sunsets in the hot tub. This was my husband's surprise 40th trip and it couldn't have worked out better for our group of three couples and one baby. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

28 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunshine Days

Comfortable. Lovely manager. She bought pickleball supplies for us when we learned we could not check them out from the club.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard N.

28 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Retreat

Very comfortable home, good communication from Owner/Property Manager

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond H.

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Great amenities and all around beautiful cabin. Beds we’re comfortable and very convenient to skiing. I highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel G.

21 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter wonderland

The house simply put, is amazing. Everything you see in the description and more. The location is in the middle of everywhere, close to Monarch, short scenic drive to Crested Butte. So much fun.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., MONUMENT, CO USA

16 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything and More

This may well be the best VRBO experience we've ever had, and we've used VRBO for many years. The hosts Lori and Shawn were all over my every question before we arrived and took care of all the details. The home is beautiful, spacious and quiet which is exactly what we wanted. The hot tub is amazing, and the stargazing was really great. It's close enough to Salida (10-12 minutes) but you are really out in the country with just a few neighbors. We didn't hear a peep from anyone the entire time. The spacious kitchen was perfect for our family meals and we had everything we needed to prepare them. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

22 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible place!

Gorgeous property that delivered everything we wanted and hoped for for our first trip to Colorado. Nestled in a little valley area with mountains on pretty much all sides, it was perfect after two days of driving to get there. Comfortable and clean with everything you'd need for a getaway. Particularly loved the heated floors, porches, fire pit and the hot tub. (My first hot tub I've been in!) Lori was amazing, always kept in touch with us and was responsive if we had any questions or concerns. Shelso provided us with helpful guides about local attractions, food and more. It offered us way more than we could do in the time we had, and her food recommendations were absolutely on point. Would love to come back. Nearby Salida was beautiful and charming, so if we ever make it up that way again, I know where I want to stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne K.

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, well equipped home with expansive views.

Excellent! I needed to change dates and the owners were very accommodating and quick to respond. The communication through the VBRO app was very easy and informative.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

24 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend getaway

We had a wonderful, peaceful family weekend at this property. It was exactly as listed. We went for a long weekend with our 3 twenty-something sons. Great views and a really nice property with a ton of privacy. Really only saw neighboring cows (no people). Downtown Salida with grocery and restaurants only 5-10 minute drive. We used the home as a jumping off point for daytrips and hikes in the nearby Mt Shavano, Mt Antero College Peaks area. Hosts were super nice and welcoming. Since it was only 2.5 hours from our Denver home we will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

12 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Moonlight Acres-Perfect Salida, Co Getaway

My family and I absolutely loved staying at Moonlight Acres! The property is a stunner both inside and out! We were blown away by the gorgeous views of the mountains including breathtaking sunrises/sunsets-enjoyed on the sprawling porches. We also enjoyed family time at the fire pit and hot tub. Extremely clean and comfortable-stocked with any amenity one might need. We absolutely would recommend Moonlight Acres and hope to return someday!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022