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

Salida, Colorado
$545 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Country House

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Center Golf Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The Mountains On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Please Be Discreet About The Use Of Cannibis.

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Andrea G.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    Overall great property and great location. We would have appreciated blinds on the lower windows in master bedroom. Also, the whole house was very dusty and needed a deep clean.

  • Erica M.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2026

    Stayed Feb 26, 2026

    The place is awesome! Lots of space for a group, close to town, beautiful views - everything we wanted for our weekend!

  • Brian S.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 19, 2026

    Great house! Spacious, comfortable and well appointed. Great for multiple families, 6 adults/4 kids. Clean and well maintained too. Thank you!

  • Dan P.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Everthing was amazing, would definitely book again!

  • Beverly Z.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    House was very accommodating for a large group. The owner was very responsive to our questions and recommendations on activities and places to visit.

  • Diane B.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    A very nice home in a great location. We were comfortable and the views are great. Something one might want to know- there are no blinds on the windows.

  • Kimberly C.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    The house was perfect for our stay and close to the places we went. Enjoyed being close to town but still close to nature and all its beauty. The views were incredible! Would highly recommend and look forward to coming back.

  • Kevin M.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Good communication with owner. Nice stay

  • William B.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    The house and property were well suited for our multi-generation family, with plenty of privacy when desired and good communal space when we wanted to gather and visit. The rural setting belied the fact that we were only minutes from the heart of downtown Salida, and we enjoyed being close to the river and all the activities it provided. The property will only be more desirable to some when the on-site wedding venue is operational. The host was accommodating to our particular needs and easy to communicate with. We would recommend staying here.

  • Jodi T.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Wonderful place for our multi-family trip! We had 4 adults and 5 kids, and there was PLENTY of space, great amenities, and a safe storage area for our bikes. It was also a quick drive or bike ride down the path to the downtown area. AND it was pet friendly with a fenced in yard! Lastly, communication from the owner was timely, clear, and easy — some of the best I’ve had with a rental! We had a great time and highly recommend!

  • Nancy R.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Great house in a quiet location and within walking distance of town. Looked at the stars, listened to the geese flying by, watched the deer browsing (on the lilac!) in the front yard. Wonderful host and highly recommend this place for relaxation and peace.

  • Sharon O.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    This is a great house with lots of space indoor and outdoor. We did not do any cooking, I would say the kitchen is small and that might be difficult. The kitchen is well stocked, more so than other places I've stayed. The space to gather as a family is outstanding. You're very close to downtown, with some really excellent restaurants! Mount Princeton also not far! The beds were all comfortable. I'm sure we will be back!

  • Diana W.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Wonderful stay. Plenty of room for two families. The deck at night was amazing. Tony the host was just great. House was fully stocked.

  • Kent Y.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    All went smooth in every way. WiFi name ( not PW) in the house is incorrect. We figured it out. Large living space for 6 of us and close to the river

  • James S.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Nice property. Great views of the mountains. Close to salida

  • Jared B.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Tony's house was great for our group of 8 adults and 2 kids. Plenty of space. Tony was friendly and helpful. The location was nice and quiet, pretty close to downtown, biking distance from S mountain trails, and walking distance to public fishing access on the river just below the house. It did get a bit warm in the house late evenings in July but cooled down overnight. We did see a mouse while we were there but no droppings or evidence that it had been in the house a long time. We would consider staying here again.

  • Shirley S.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Very relaxing, friendly environment. Tony is a great host. Love the views of sky & stars at nite from Master bedroom. Definitely lots of room.

  • Becky R.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    Generous host, close to town, beautiful views from hilltop location.

  • Sean M.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Great place

  • Tracie M.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    We had a multi-generation group - from 30-90 yrs old and the house was perfect. It was huge and had plenty of room for everyone. The master suite was beautiful and had incredible views. It was nice to be outside of town with great views. But, also very close to enjoy any activities. Tony was an excellent, informative host.

  • G.Lee T.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Great location! Grandparents / grown children and grandaughter had a great stay! Plenty of room/ close to town. Tony was very accommodating! Can’t wait to come back to Salida!

  • Karen L.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    Lovely home.

  • Kathy M.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    We loved this house so much! It's a beautiful location and a comfortable, well-stocked, inviting home. We almost didn't want to come home. We will be back. Tony was wonderful; it was an added treat getting to meet him.

  • Dan V.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Wonderful getaway close to Salida and Monarch! Everything was organized, clean, and comfortable! We highly recommend staying and enjoying Salida!

  • William W.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    We had a great time, Tony was great with any questions we had and the place was perfect for our Ski Trip. 1/2 hr from monarch and only a hop skip and jump from downtown Salida. Would definitely stay again.

  • Taner G.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    Great experience

  • Karen R.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    We really loved the home. It was wonderful for our family regarding sleeping and bathroom accommodations, and going to the mountain to ski. Also just up the street from the house is a Park. Food prep was a little tight but manageable. We would come back again. The rental we have used over the past 12 years, our family has just outgrown.

  • Matt B.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    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.

  • Miles K.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    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.

  • Christopher B.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    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!

  • Kyle J.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Accommodates 5 people, comfortably. If using all the bedrooms, some don’t cool down well at night. Excellent host.

  • mary e.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Our family came from NC to explore the area and had a great trip and a comfortable stay at Tony’s place.

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Includes taxes and fees
$658+
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