Bella Vista Salida awaits...Minutes from downtown Salida, 30 min to Monarch!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Salida, CO

Salida Golf Club7 min drive
SteamPlant Theater and Event Center8 min drive
Riverside Park9 min drive
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Come and play in the Arkansas River valley or ski at Monarch and stay at Bella Vista Salida, a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with breathtaking mountain views and only minutes from downtown Salida and less than 30 minutes to Monarch Mountain and just minutes away from some of the finest recreation on the planet.

Bella Vista Salida is expertly furnished in a contemporary southwestern style and has afully equipped gourmet kitchen, laundry/mud room with washer/dryer, front and rear outdoor patios with outdoor grill. Did we mention the stunning mountain views?

Skiing, biking, hiking, gold medal fly fishing, arts, dining, music, festivals, world class whitewater, hunting and more are all right here to enjoy. Or just sit and relax on the patio. We are just 7 minutes from downtown Salida, 25 minutes from fantastic skiing at Monarch Mountain, 13 minutes from the Arkansas River (Stone Bridge access), 26 minutes to Mt Princeton Hot Springs, 21 minutes to Brown's Canyon (Hecla Junction access). There is plenty of room for the raft/snow machine trailer so bring the toys (no livestock trailers please)!

Salida is a wonderful old mining town with a vibrant arts and music scene and a growing number of local craft breweries and distilleries. Home to FIBark, America's oldest and boldest whitewater festival, each June and numerous other festivals throughout the year, Salida is a great vacation destination. Did we mention the weather? The weather is awesome in Salida nearly all the time.

Bella Vista Salida is in Pinion Hills, just outside Salida. We are only 3 hours (167 miles) from Denver International Airport and 2:15 (109 miles) from the Colorado Springs Airport. You don't even have to drive over a high mountain pass to get here!

Bella Vista Salida's sleeping arrangements include: a spacious master suite with king bed and full bath with spa tub; a queen bedroom, and a bunk room with one full size bed and twin over full size futon bunkbed. There is a spacious second full bath off the hallway.

You will find a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with everything you will need but the food! Relax on the front patio with panoramic views of the Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo mountains. Complete with outdoor grill.

Indoor garage parking for one car is available and there is plenty of room in the driveway for up to 3 other vehicles and a couple of raft/snow machine trailers.

Bella Vista Salida was fully renovated in Sept 2017 with all new flooring, paint, door hardware, lighting, appliances, and all new furniture. This is a green, solar powered SMART home with quiet, comfortable hydronic baseboard heating.

Property manager

Don & Nanci Kinser

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The house is not child proof

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No skis or recreational equipment allowed inside the house, leave all equipment in the garage. Ski boots may be left in laundry room to stay warm.

See the Renter's Notebook on the table behind the sofa in living room for all House Rules and other important information.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses solar energy

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Art Matters Gallery & Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Salida, CO

What's nearby

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - 6 min drive
Salida Golf Club - 7 min drive
SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 8 min drive
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 8 min drive
Riverside Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Boathouse Cantina - 9 min drive
Moonlight Pizza - 8 min drive
Little Red Hen Bakery - 8 min drive
Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Salida awaits...Minutes from downtown Salida, 30 min to Monarch! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B.

17 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Monarch

Great location , really enjoyed the town and skiing Monarch. Snow was the added bonus. The house was comfortable and equipped

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

christy m.

27 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for 3 Generations

This beautiful property had everything we could have wanted or needed for our stay in Salida. We had our two kiddos and my in laws with us and enjoyed the stocked kitchen and cozy living areas whenever we were not out and about at Monarch or in the city. We had a very comfortable stay and would love to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and lovely home close to Salida

Beautiful home in a great location - everything was perfect, they even had a Christmas tree! We (6 adults) had a wonderful time: home cooked meals in the well appointed kitchen, a short drive to fantastic skiing at Monarch, and cozy fires in the wood-burning fireplace. Our only (extremely minor) complaint is that the lighting in the kitchen is too bright and harsh. But truly, everything was perfect - beds were comfy and there was plenty of room for our family with 4 adult “children” to hang out, play games, watch TV, and enjoy the fire. The views from the front window and primary bedroom were incredible.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation stay!

We had a great time in this beautiful home for our girl's getaway! The location is just a few minutes from downtown Salida but a world away in feeling. It was so quiet and peaceful at night and the views from the front porch were amazing. The house is spacious, with a very well stocked kitchen. I especially appreciated being able to use the garage to pull in my car at night. We all agreed that we would definitely come back for another stay in the future! Eileen S.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen H.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Trip

There was plenty of room for five adults. The view of the mountains was beautiful. It was quiet and peaceful after a day of hiking and fishing. A wonderful time for our family to be together.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Don & Nanci Kinser

I am a retired engineer and avid outdoor adventurer. I lived in the Atlanta area since 1977 when I was a freshman at Georgia Tech. I remained in Atlanta after graduating from Georgia Tech and married, started an engineering business, and raised 3 children (and now I am a grandparent). While Georgia is still our legal residence, today Nanci and I split time between our new home in Salida, our home on the Chattooga River in SC and the family farm in WV.

My passions include whitewater kayaking, fly fishing, hunting, skiing and just about anything out of doors.

Why they chose this property

I first entered the Arkansas Valley in 1997 on my first western kayaking trip from Georgia. I instantly fell in love with the Arkansas river and Colorado in general. I’ve visited there many times since and expanded my engineering business into Colorado in 2006. However, I did not return to the Arkansas Valley until 2013 when my engineering company was fortunate enough to work with the Salida School District on the new middle school. It took no longer than my first visit to Salida to reignite my love of the Arkansas and I immediately fell in love with Salida. Nanci, my wife joined me on one of my early visits to the area and she too fell in love. We had to become a part of the Salida community and the Arkansas River valley!

We began our search for that perfect Salida home. It took 4 years and we finally found it at Bella Vista Salida. Thank goodness for the patience of our realtor Maureen Shultz with Gore Range Group LLC. We toured a lot of homes in and around Salida until we found this one. We think it is perfect and we hope you do to. Enjoy!

Nanci and I have never had the chance to create a home starting with a clean palette so this was an exciting time for us. We can't thank Nicole Balaun at Su Casa Furniture & Sleep Shop in Salida enough for her wonderful design help and outstanding customer service making this house our new home!

What makes this property unique

The stunning views that change hourly as the sun moves across the sky. The world class opportunities for recreation just minutes away. The awesome vibe and scene in Salida. I could go on and on....