Dog Friendly • Pond • Private

Howard, Colorado
$383 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Star Mesa is on 5 private acres that stretch like a thousand. This is what wide-open mountain living feels like.
Wake up to the Sangre de Cristo peaks dominating your view. Step outside to your *private pond*—where the only sounds are wildlife moving through and the kind of silence most people forgot exists.
The stars here Unreal. Zero light pollution, infinite sky. This is what people mean when they say dark sky country.
A massive fenced yard means pups can run, explore, andbe *fully* off-leash without you worrying. This isn't just dog-friendly—it's dog heaven.
Star Mesa isn't a place you visit once. It's the place you come back to, again and again, because nowhere else compares.

This beautiful log home includes:
~ two bedrooms, each with a queen size bed
~ a kitchen built for entertaining with a large entertainment bar and an open living/dining area
~ new gas stove/oven
~ front deck with a porch swing and amazing views of the 'Twin Sisters' peaks, and a large covered back deck with views of the pond and hills beyond.
~ 2 well behaved dogs are welcomed

All Pinon homes are vacation ready with a fully appointed kitchen, towels and linens. Hand, dish and shower soaps are provided, as well as toilet paper, trash bags, salt and pepper and coffee filters. Bring your own laundry detergent, paper napkins and toiletries.

Pinon Vacation Rentals provides guest support from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 pm.

All guests are responsible for reading Welcome Book “Check-In and Check-Out instructions.

~Max of 2 pets at $15 per pet per night; acceptance of the terms of the Pet Policy is required.

~Discover, Visa, MC accepted for payments.

~Acceptance of the terms of the Rental Agreement and all Rental Policies is ASSUMED at the time of reservation. Five to 7 days before arrival, check-in instructions will be sent to guest.

**This home is rented for personal vacation use only. Any other use including large gatherings or parties is not allowed. Renters must abide by all rental terms and policies, as well as all local applicable property covenants, restrictions, regulations and laws. Any evidence of smoking, use of firearms, driving ATV's other than in the driveway as access only, unapproved over-occupancy or pets, unauthorized use of property grounds, damage resulting from violation of rental policies, and/or excessive mess may result in charges up to $1000.00 to the Guest's credit card on file, as authorized by Guest's approval of the terms of the Rental Agreement.

Reservations may be canceled more than 30 days prior to check-in with full refund minus a $125 Cancellation fee or a $75 Change fee if applicable. No refunds will be issued after this cut-off date for any reason. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions.**

**Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Available on booking page.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Sledding Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Clinton W.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Very peaceful location, accommodation was clean and had everything we needed for our stay

  • Stephanie H.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Cozy cabin on a gorgeous property!

  • LS R.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    Absolutely one of my favorite places ...may be my top fav! Third time for us here....as I said in guest book it is just a classic beauty. Timeless. So quiet..private..just beautiful. Our dogs gave it 4 paws up! Love how it just always feels like coming home! Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of earth with us! The home is so welcoming...every time!

  • Renee T.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Love staying at Star Meza. Everything about this cabin is amazing and beautiful. We’ve enjoyed this VRBO Through Piñon for many years. Thank you for offering this lovely cabin with the spectacular views!

  • Anne D.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    so enjoyed our time! While it's a bit out, that was what we wanted. And the drive into Salida was lovely. The well water was wonderful!! Hope to return!!!

  • CARLOS C.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 6, 2025

    Gyi we have left the cabin, thanks for a great stay!This property is on the list for a return!

  • Elizabeth A.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    Cute cabin with a big yard and lots of wildlife sightings.

  • Matthew H.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    We had a a great time at Star Mesa as did our dog! Great views from the cabin both inside and outside. It was an extremely cold weekend yet the cabin stayed nice and warm.

  • Eryka M.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 25, 2024

    The view, the views and the view! Perfect. Winter getaway. The husky was able to run around the fenced yard and play in the snow. It was wonderfully quiet and perfect to spend some time with loved ones. I can only imagine the beauty in the summer and fall.

  • Scott R.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    Loved the cabin

  • Jeff S.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    This was the perfect place to stay for a few days to get away from the city. While we felt very remote at the cabin, it was nice to be within 30 minutes of a couple of towns that had all the amenities we needed.

  • Leora M.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    This place was wonderful,off the beaten path but close enough to everywhere.Quiet and beautiful

  • Kate K.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    We had a great time at this lovely home and property. The views are amazing and it is located in a quiet neighborhood. Neighbor's cows came to visit and a herd of deer were in the yard quite a bit. The house was very comfortable and well stocked. We would definitely stay again if visiting the area.

  • James C.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Great

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$383+
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