River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly

Howard, Colorado
$684 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Blue Bottle Trout Camp— Your private riverside Paradise. This home is a fly fisher's dream tucked away in the small town of Howard, Colorado. This isn't just a vacation rental; it's your gateway to some of the most legendary trout waters in the country. Step out your door and into 1/3 mile of exclusive Arkansas River access. Your own private stretch of gold medal waters. No crowds, no competition, just you and the fish. Not enough Miles of public fishing waters are literallya short walk away. Head upstream into the dramatic Bighorn Sheep Canyon, or explore downstream on CR 45. The Arkansas River is your playground. Not a Fisher No Problem! You're surrounded by jaw-dropping peaks. Whether you're into hiking, biking, rafting, or just soaking in hot springs, you're positioned perfectly for every Arkansas River Valley adventure. This is basecamp for all your Colorado dreams. https://www.bluebottletroutcamp.com/

This home offers:
~Newly remodeled, 1500 square foot home & 490 square foot cottage with queen size bed and full bath
~4 Bedrooms (3 in main house + 1 in cottage) 1 King bed, 3 Queen beds
~Sleeper sofa in the main house
~Back Deck with river and mountain views
~Horseshoe Pit
~Firepit
~Smart TV with Starlink & streaming
~1 well behaved dog is allowed**
~Owner does have outside monitors in place- Please do not touch/adjust cameras. Failure to respect house rules will result in cancellation at cost to the guest.
~This home DOES NOT have air conditioning.

**Over occupancy of pets will result in an additional $150 being charged. Please respect the wishes of the owners, who are graciously allowing one pet.

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, paper towels, salt and pepper, coffee filters and laundry soap.

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

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2100 Sq Ft (195 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The River
  • 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 : 10

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Melissa F.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    Host was welcoming. Plenty of kitchen supplies. Very comfortable house. Would stay again.

  • C C.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Fantastic property, well appointed and very comfortable. Great fishing, quiet…perfect fit for our group.

  • Matthew F.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    Overall very happy with the stay and experience. My only complaint is it is posted fly fishing only on the property, which was not very clear in the online description. We like to fish with spinner rods and lures on occasion, which once we got there we learned was not allowed. You can still walk up the canyon and fish public areas so it wasn’t a huge deal.

  • Mary D.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    Everything about this home and the entire experience renting it was well beyond exceptional. A newly renovated home with top-of the-line furnishing in a beautiful historic river setting made our family Thanksgiving gathering one to remember. Thanks to Pinon Vacation Rentals for accommodating our every request. The freshly snow-capped mountain views from the house were the perfect bonus.

  • Luke P.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    Great place to stay on the river. We enjoyed our time there.

  • Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    The best time being in Howard at this great property. And only steps away from the Arkansas River.

  • Scott M.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2023

    We just stayed four nights at the Blue Bottle Trout Camp and Cottage and we had a wonderful time. The home was immaculate, comfortable and well-stocked. The proximity to the river made it easy to try our hand at fly fishing just a few steps away. It's closer to town than the listing shows - only about a 15-minute drive into Salida. This made it convenient while still being out in the country and away from traffic. The skies were clear and the stargazing was an added plus. Would definitely return. Pinon Management was super-helpful and responsive to our needs and questions too. Highly recommend them as well.

  • Lauren H.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2023

    Stayed Jul 3, 2023

    The home felt very luxurious but still rustic. It had amenities that I would expect at a hotel or resort. My spouse, our 3 kids, my parents and I stayed in the main house. My aunt and uncle stayed in the cabin. Overall perfect for our family. My aunt and uncle could easily join us for meal but still escape the noise from the kids.

  • Larry S.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2023

    Stayed Jan 14, 2023

    The overall experience from finding the property online through check-out was extremely pleasant with no issues. The property was immaculate and the location was pristine. It was a short drive to Monarch Mountain also. All of us had a wonderful stay.

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$684+
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