Monarch Crest Chalet- Sauna and Pet Friendly

Salida, Colorado
$435 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

STR #003530
Monarch Crest Chalet – Secluded Mountain Getaway
Escape to Monarch Crest Chalet, a private mountain retreat surrounded by Colorado's best adventure. This vaulted-ceiling cabin features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an open living/dining space, and a well-equipped kitchen—plus two covered decks, a covered patio, and a garage with a dedicated gear room for skis, bikes, and everything in between.

Wake up to breathtaking sunrise views over an aspen grove, then step out the back door to the National Forest. You're just 0.2 miles from the South Fork of the Arkansas River (you can hear it from the property), with multiple hiking and mountain biking trails nearby. Monarch Ski Area and the Monarch Crest mountain bike trail are only 3 miles away, and downtown Salida is about 20 minutes from the cabin.

November thru April this Mountain Home requires 4-wheel drive AND snow chains or auto-socks. In addition, pickups will need substantial weight over the rear axle! Without chains you will not make it into the driveway!

What You'll Love:
-Outdoor 6-person sauna
-Main-level primary bedroom with Olympic Queen dual Sleep Number bed
-2 full bathrooms (one on each level)
-Comfortable sleeping options: full-size sleeper sofa, loft queen bed + full sofa sleeper, and a cozy twin nook (great for kids) with -TV + DVD
-Kitchen stocked for cooking: blender, food processor, crock pot, tea kettle, coffee maker + grinder, toaster, microwave, and plenty of cookware/utensils
-Dining table for shared meals
-Starlink internet
-TVs with Roku streaming + DVD players
-Washer/dryer, iron + ironing board, hair dryer
-Gas grill
-Gear room with direct access to the garage—load up and head out fast
-Dog-friendly: up to 2 well-behaved dogs welcome

Other Things to Note:
-This home does not have air conditioning.
-There is no outdoor burning of any kind other then the propane grill provided.

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

Pinon Vacation Rentals provides guest support from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.

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

~Acceptance of the terms of the Rental Agreement and all Rental Policies is ASSUMED at the time of reservation. 24 to 48 hours 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 pets, unauthorized use of property grounds, damage resulting from violation of rental policies, and/or excessive mess may result in charges up to $3000.00 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. 14 to 29 days prior to arrival 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after this cut-off date for any reason. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions, spotty internet service or interruption of service.

**Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Available for purchase on booking page

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1987 Sq Ft (185 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • 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 : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Frank

    Submitted Feb 9, 2023

    Stayed Feb 6, 2023

    Never stayed. Frightening experience. Remote location of home never communicated. Arrived after dusk and was not prepared for switch back dirt road and dangerous driving conditions. If not familiar with area, it is not safe. I am very unhappy that I spent nearly $700 and could not risk my family's safety to stay at property. Unfortunately, no refund available. Had to seek other 2 night accomodations last minute. Major damper on what was to be an enjoyable ski trip with family to Monarch Mountain.

  • Submitted Jul 21, 2021

    Stayed Jul 13, 2021

    We enjoyed the remoteness of the chalet and the easy access to Salida, Buena Vista, Gunnison and Crested Butte. The are numerous hikes and mountain bike trails in close proximity to the chalet. If you are seeking a quiet location, clean home with many appliances, amenities and options for watching the clouds pass over Monarch Mountain, this is the place for you. Pay heed to the 4-wheel drive requirement. The streets to the chalet and the driveway are steep and require clearance and patience.

  • Katie H.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    We loved our stay! We booked the house for a weekend at Monarch - 2 adults, 1 kiddo, and 2 doggos. The house was perfect - great bedroom set up, the kitchen was stocked, lots of games, and ideal location. The house fees loved and well cared for, not a typical stale rental. We will absolutely book again. The driveway is steep and a challenge in fresh powder, but we were prepared thanks to the reviews and had no issues. Book this home, you’ll love it too.

  • John R.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Lodging was beautiful and location was perfect.Didn't get an opportunity to use the Sauna. Inviting.Hill that brings you to the lodge will be challenging in the snow for those without 4 wheel drive or chains and parking can be tight for 3 or more vehicles Hope to return next Fall

  • MEP P.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Well maintained property, beautiful location.

  • Beth T.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Just lovely. It worked well for we active senior citizens!

  • Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    Second time to visit the cabin and with the exception of the steep driveway, it is a wonderful retreat! Being able to bring our small pets with us makes this a 5 star cabin for us!

  • Abbie H.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 17, 2025

    We had a great trip, thank you so much! Comfortable beds and a lovely sauna. Would stay here again.

  • Heath B.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    Our family had a great time with our stay. Just a few short miles away from Monarch. Accommodations we perfect. Beautiful property set up on the mountainside. Lots of great memories to take away. Dont take recommendation off having tire chains lightly. You'll need them in the winter. Luckily walmart had a set. Would 100% stay again. Only complaint is that itbwas scorching hot inside when we arrived and we all had a hard time sleeping the first night. Other than that, it was perfect.

  • Nick O.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    Wonderful place to escape the noise of the city yet close enough to everything. Had a great experience place was very nice and well kept!

  • Michelle M.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Clean, comfortable, quiet cabin with nice views. We enjoyed a relaxing long weekend.

  • Jose O.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Great house, had everything we needed and more. Lots of space and beautiful views.

  • Julie P.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    This cabin was the meeting place for our family for a long weekend. The cabin is lovely and well maintained. We had everything we needed. The sauna was a bonus that our adult children loved. The how to's of the cabin were clearly spelled out. The kitchen was well stocked. We had a lot of fun playing one of the games we found in the cabin. All in all, it's a great place to stay in a beautiful part of Colorado.

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