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Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14339 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage

  • STR #018636
    Unplug @ Monarch Retreat and Cottage! Custom-built lodge-style getaway in one of Colorado's most pristine mountain settings. Minutes from Monarch Ski Area, the Colorado Trail, Fooses Creek, and Fooses Lake, this spacious home is made for big groups and big adventures.
    Bring the gear and make the most of every season. This is a great base for Monarch-area trail riding, powder days, and fishing nearby. Summer adventures can include water fun, and motorized sports are best enjoyed in designated riding areas.
    DURING WINTER MONTHS- IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE OR SNOW TIRES/CHAINS.

    What You'll Love:
    5 spacious bedrooms total
    Main house: 4 primary suites
    -2 with king beds
    -2 with queen beds
    -All include en suite full bathrooms
    Cottage: 1 primary suite with a king bed and full bathroom
    -5 full bathrooms, each with a vanity area, plus a shower and deep bathtub
    -Two fully equipped kitchens with new appliances, including a double-wide refrigerator
    -Oversized dining table that seats the whole gang
    -Starlink internet, plus stereo, DVDs, and games
    -TV is streaming only (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
    -Lodge-style living areas
    -Main house: large wood-burning fireplace plus central heat
    -Cottage: remote-controlled gas fireplace plus central heat
    -Walk your private trail down to Fooses Creek (bring your fishing poles)
    -Just minutes to Monarch Ski Resort
    -2 Dogs welcome
    -Covered open deck with 4 rocking chairs and the most beautiful views
    -Downstairs covered patio with outdoor furniture and a big grill
    -Cottage patio with tables and chairs
    -11 acres of beautiful land to explore
    -Giant driveway for trailer parking
    -A perfect place to spot elk and wildlife for the quintessential Rocky Mountain experience

    Other Things to Note:
    -Home DOES NOT have air conditioning
    -This home is at an elevation greater than 8000 could cause altitude sickness
    -Garage not available for guest use

    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. Please bring your own toiletries.

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

    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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 3,645 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Salida, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Hancock Ghost Town and St. Elmo are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mountain Spirit Winery and Elation Ridge. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Salida travel guide
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Restaurants

  • Sidewinder Saloon
    9 min drive
  • Gunbarrel Cafeteria
    9 min drive
  • Elmo's Bar At Monarch
    9 min drive
  • Barkett and Barkett
    9 min drive
  • Cliffhangers
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from San Isabel National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mountain Spirit Winery and Elation Ridge. Mirkwood Bowl and Orcs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Dog friendly Monarch Retreat & Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

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Cleanliness

8.2

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Lynnelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand place. All nine of us could sit around the giant kitchen table for meals and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Gretchen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Although there was some misrepresentation about the location of the home in relation to Salida, it was a beautiful place to stay. The kitchen was well stocked with all things needed to cook. The host was very communicative and thorough with instructions regarding check-in and checkout. Other guests of ours plan to rent this home again in the fall for a mountain biking trip. Four stars only due to misleading location and our plan for dinners/food/biking needing to change
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Amazing house and location

Stayed here as a mini family Reunion/wedding celebration. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

This is a beautiful property and a great location. We enjoyed our stay.

Due to the WiFi being spotty we would suggest you take along a few movies of your likings. Especially if you have children. We had arrived early and the cleaning crew made contact with us and were very kind. We did have issues with the lock box, we called and spoke to someone and we worked it out. Over all we really enjoyed this location and the beautiful house and cottage. We would recommend this location for your family needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Excellent property far from town.

The property is not at all convenient to stores or restaurants, since it is 10 miles East of Poncha Springs, on the road to Monarch pass. However, the property is very attractive, well maintained and extremely well supplied. The Retreat and the Cottage, have 6 bedrooms and 5 baths, a loft with two beds and a sofa, two living rooms and two kitchens, as well as 2 outdoor patios, a front porch and a balcony. The living room in the Retreat is very large, with a fireplace and a high ceiling. Our only complaint about the property is that, while each of the 4 bedrooms in the Retreat has a private bath, there are no bathrooms that can be accessed without walking through one of the bedrooms. This was a significant inconvenience for the two members of our party who slept in the loft.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Great home

We loved the property! very clean and nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice Stay

We had a good time staying here. The house was spacious and clean and the kitchen was full of everything we needed. You definitely need a 4-wheel drive vehicle in the winter. We even got a truck stuck and had to get it pulled out of the driveway. They don't clear the roads immediately after a snow so we did miss out on half a day of skiing. Also the listing states that the house has 6 suites, 4 in the main house and 2 in the cottage. That is not accurate. The cottage has 1 master suite with a king bed and a second room with a pull out sofa. It does not have a second master suite with a queen bed. Due to this error in the listing. we had kids sleeping on the floor or doubled up with parents in other beds, which was unexpected. We also lost power one evening and relied on the fireplace for warmth. There is zero cell phone service at this location, so when the power goes out you have no wifi or land lines to communicate with anyone. Just be prepared. Overall it was a great time and we had lots of fun with the adventures we encountered.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

scott z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Great Place...out of town.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey V.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025