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Salida, every good thing those other great mountain towns used to be.

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Sports court

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Salida, CO
  • Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
    7 min walk
  • Salida Golf Club
    13 min walk
  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery
    15 min walk
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    6 min drive

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About this property

Salida, every good thing those other great mountain towns used to be.

Have you ever been walking along in the woods and suddenly things are just different?
Good different. Greener. More alive. We call it Spruce Pocket. Spruce Pocket is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch style home with a finished basement. We are about 2 miles from the amazing little town of Salida. The property is within 150 yards of the upper Arkansas River which is one of the premier white water rafting rivers in the US. This section of the Arkansas is also a Gold Medal Fishery. If you have a major league arm and the wind is at your back you can launch a rock from our spacious redwood deck into the river. The Salida Trail System is accessible within a mile challenging accomplished mountain bikers as well as road rookies. Chaffee County has the most 14000' peaks in Colorado. The master bedroom has a breathtaking view of some the most beautiful peaks of the Sangre de Christo Mountain Range. The house sits on 4 acres, but because of the proximity to an old 62 acre dairy, it feels like a whole lot bigger. We run our horses on part of the old dairy. If you bring your horses, our pasture gate accesses about 400 square miles of state and federal land. Then there is a 9 hole golf course about 2 miles away. If you are more civilized, there are some great art galleries in Colorado's largest historic district. Restaurants are good and a couple are great. Spruce Pocket is 22 miles from the Monarch Ski Area. It is also 82 miles (plus or minus) from Breckenridge, Copper and Crested Butte...pretty sure. The important consideration is that you never see I 70. The house is pretty cool too. There is a beautiful stone (real stone) fireplace in the family room and a large screen TV for those who are not into gazing into the flames. The master bedroom has those stunning views, access to the deck and hot tub and a tiled bathroom which is to die for. If you really like tiled bathrooms. There is a guest bedroom downstairs with its own bath. An "exercise room" is available for the gym enthusiasts. Spruce Pocket is beautifully landscaped. The hot tub is drained and cleaned after each group leaves. As a result, the tub is seasonal.
During your stay at this farm stay, you're just a quick walk from Arkansas River. A gym and a spa tub are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Arkansas River and 7 minutes by foot from Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
This farm stay offers its guests a spa tub and a fitness center. This farm stay also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Salida farm stay.

Property manager

Tony Martinez

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Playground
  • A hot tub

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Please be discreet about the use of Cannibis.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Salida every good thing those other mountain towns used to be.

Salida, every good thing those other great mountain towns used to be. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt B., Denver, CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and host
High praise to Tony. Amazing location, very convenient access to downtown Salida. Horses on property which my kids loved. Minor negatives - smallish kitchen and many spiders around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Salida
Was a great place to stay near the center of Salida as well as the base of cycling climbs out of town. Lots of space in this house and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Labor Day Weekend Cabin!
Two grandparents, four parents, and four granddaughters and we still had an empty bedroom. Check-in was a breeze and the owner made everything easy. Had a great stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Bike Trip
Accommodates 5 people, comfortably. If using all the bedrooms, some don’t cool down well at night. Excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location…comfortable home
Our family came from NC to explore the area and had a great trip and a comfortable stay at Tony’s place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kori V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and great mountain views
Location was great for our family reunion. Beautiful mountain views, especially from the master bedroom. Tony, the host, was nice but not at all responsive through the VRBO app. We had to contact him by phone directly to get check-in instructions. And while his voicemail says he checks messages frequently, it took a day to get a response from him when the WiFi went down and we discovered a mouse in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique, beautiful stay near Salida!
We really enjoyed our stay!! The property is great and there was plenty of space for everyone to hangout inside (and outside); the outdoor porch and fenced in yard area was ideal for sitting outside with our dog. Tony was great and met us upon arrival - would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacey H., Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Time!
The property was roomy and had little extra things in case you forgot something. The Owner was great and checked in to see if we needed anything and was great to talk to. The property is conveniently located to everything so it was super easy to get to and from everything we needed to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend getaway for big group
Perfect for our large family gathering. Thoughtful ownership and management.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family ski trip
My husband and I took the family to Salida for a Christmas ski trip. The house was perfect for our needs. We felt secluded while being close to town. The kitchen had everything for cooking meals. Tony was very accommodating and easy to contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Super host
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Tony was the nicest host we've ever met! He made sure that all the things (like soaps, shampoo, plenty of towels, etc.) that we needed for our stay were available, and the kitchen was surprisingly well-stocked, too! The beds were super comfortable, the house and property were fun to explore, and the view from the master bedroom was jaw-dropping! It was so neat to see the stars at night and wake up to beautiful sunrises. If we ever have another opportunity to visit Salida, we will definitely reserve Tony's home again. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Laura
Loved spending time in this beautiful house with the beautiful views. And the stars are amazing there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend! We ran out of time to do all the fun things available.
Four generations of our family enjoyed this well appointed mountain home for a long weekend wedding. The rooms were all clean and very comfortable and the children loved exploring the grounds. Our host was welcoming and available and we are already talking about our return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories made
Our whole family spent the weekend in this beautiful country home. We got everything we were looking for...5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, brought our dogs and put them in the fenced in yard, hot tub and fully functional kitchen, and country charm with a mother doe with twins. Very quiet and peaceful location. Our host Tony was a very nice gentleman who checked in, was available but let us have our space. We were all very pleased with our stay and would highly recommend it. The master bedroom was huge with windows facing straight out from the bed overlooking the mountains. We have made new memories. Forgot to mention that the river is 1 block away and our kids caught 11 fish from the pond. Yummy! This area has a walking/bike path, is about 20-30 minutes from the hot springs (which were incredible) at mt. Princeton. There are some lakes also that you can take the kids swimming in or hire a guide to take you rafting. So much to do in Salida. Cool mid-size town. Anyway, thanks to Tony for allowing us to stay in his wonderful house and make our new memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Salida Getaway
Our family had an excellent stay at Tony’s property. There was plenty of space, a well stocked kitchen, and many sitting areas to enjoy the outdoors. It is walking distance to the river and town. Tony was a very responsive and accommodating host. He went above and beyond to make our stay memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Attending a family wedding
Tony’s home was so much better than expected! It had ample room for our 9 person group (6 adults and 3 kids). It was fully equipped and completely ready for us when we arrived. Be prepared to argue over who gets the primary bed and bath — they are huge and well-appointed. Salida is a sweet town with good choices for meals, shopping and sightseeing. Thanks again, Tony for sharing your amazing home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at great house
The house was perfect for our needs and comfortably fit our group of 9. The layout is a little funky, but there was plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen had everything you could think of needing to cook meals for a big group, grills outside, etc. One note, the master bedroom with its fab floor to ceiling windows was wonderful, but there are no blinds and no door to the bathroom area, so heads up to the sheepish!! Tony, the owner, was so incredibly nice-giving us a tour on the first day, brought us mountain bikes to borrow, and suggesting fly fishing spots and hikes for us throughout the week complete with showing us maps, etc. Tony was around and available most days to help with anything and everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Wichita, KS

Liked: Cleanliness
Salida
Good space. Larger than the pictures show.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
This property worked well for us. Exactly as was described.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harlan M., Lakewood, CO/ Piedmont, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun! Fabulous! Amazing views!
We had the best time! Tony, the property owner, was amazing, if I could give 6 stars I would 🤗 Overall, the house is quirky. In a good way😄 The kitchen is on the smaller side but, Tony has everything in there that you could possibly need! We were able to comfortably cook a Thanksgiving dinner for 7!! It was great! When we came in the dining room table was set for 7 with beautifully folded napkins that looked like trees🎄 A very nice touch! The house has 5 bedrooms- 4 upstairs and 1 downstairs which has its own bathroom and workout room. Our adult daughter really enjoyed having her own space! The master bedroom and bathroom are stunning! There are floor to ceiling windows which look out onto spectacular views of the mountains! The bathroom has a jacuzzi tub👏👏. The only drawback is that there are no blinds on the windows. I thought it might be a problem in the morning with the sun blaring in but actually the light was diffused because of the angle of the room 👍 However, it was hot in the afternoon. For us that wasn’t a problem! Tony also welcomed our dogs Ellie and Odinn! They enjoyed the deck and the fenced in rock garden 🐾🐾 We all had the best time and will definitely be back! Thank you, Tony♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient privacy
Great stay, really nice home in an excellent location. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful place close to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Loretta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property was in great location and views were beautiful. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Salida
It’s in a beautiful rural location a short distance from downtown and close to Arkansas river
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Porch
Nice place to stay with great mountain views!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022