Family-friendly holiday rentals in Salida

Barnwood Chateau with 2 Master Suites + Hot Tub

With two master suites, this home is ideal for couples who love mountain views! Located in the rugged hills just 3 miles from downtown Salida, and 2 miles from extensive hiking and mountain biking trails, this home offers the perfect combination of rural quiet and small town amenities. Several of the home's stylish features were constructed from barn wood salvaged from an old Missouri farm, as well as other recycled materials, thanks to the owners' earth-conscious habits (and impeccable taste!)

The Apartment at Howl - Salida CO

Step into The Apartment at Howl! Excited to welcome you to Salida, Colorado, our charming town. Nestled behind Howl Mercantile & Coffee, this studio is perfect for one couple. Enjoy a cozy space with a queen bed, a full kitchen, a private bathroom, a covered patio, and convenient private parking. Just 2 blocks from the river, it's the perfect spot to soak in Salida's best—bars, restaurants, or recreation. Take a moment to check out the listing before you book. Looking forward to hosting you!

Charming Cottage on Alpine Park (STR875)

Welcome to our Charming Historic Cottage on Alpine Park! Walking distance to all the downtown restaurants, shops and galleries. Enjoy concerts and festivals in Riverside Park and tubing, kayaking and rafting on the Arkansas River. Steps from your front porch is Alpine Park’s spacious green space, along with basketball courts and play ground. Alpine Park also hosts the weekly farmers market (Saturdays May-Oct). Cottage is 25 minutes to Monarch Ski Resort, 25 min to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs.

Downtown Loft in Historic Savoy Building STR #0700

Built in 1887, the Savoy building is home to this beautifully renovated and appointed Loft. The open floor plan is graced with historic brick walls and original 8' tall windows looking out onto First St. French doors open to a private bedroom, the kitchen is adorned with wood cabinets, marble countertops and stainless steel appliances, and the dining and living spaces are fashionably furnished in a classic urban loft style. A rooftop patio completes the scene for this stylish downtown loft.

Sunset Cabin on 9-Acres | Hot Tub & Mountain Views

Welcome to Sunset Cabin, a peaceful mountain retreat set on 9-acres just outside Salida, where wide-open skies, quiet mornings, and unforgettable sunsets are part of the experience. Start your day with coffee on the deck, spend afternoons exploring nearby trails, rafting the Arkansas River, or skiing Monarch Mountain, then unwind in the private hot tub under a sky full of stars. Book your stay at Sunset Cabin and experience the Colorado mountains the way they were meant to be enjoyed.

Peaceful Riverfront Homestead on 20 Acres

Owner managed, with personal service! Warm, cozy, southwestern home 100 feet from the South Arkansas river with your own private beach! Built in 2014 on 20-acres with a private drive, 900' of riverfront with a trail, superb privacy with great views, only 3.5-miles from downtown Salida and 18-miles from Monarch. With a big garden and chickens (fresh veggies and eggs in season!), we're frequented by visits from deer, great-horned owls, red-tailed hawks, and sometimes wild turkeys and elk!

The Tin Shed | Modern Parkside Home - 0511

Built-in 2015, it's featured in the "Small House Book" by Lloyd Kahn. It's clean and modern yet warm and cozy. One bedroom has a queen bed and the 2nd bedroom has two twin beds (AC in bedrooms). The main living space has a garage door that opens to the back patio. It's a hop, skip, and a jump from all you need, from biking and hiking trails, restaurants, shops, the playground, the amphitheater, and the river. Our short-term rental license number for the city of Salida is 0511.

Mountaintop Custom Yurt near Salida & Monarch Ski

Welcome to our unique mountain retreat! This custom yurt is nestled directly between Salida and Monarch Mountain, making it a perfect base for your Colorado adventure. This 706 sq ft yurt boasts a full kitchen, bathroom with washer and dryer, and a separate bedroom under a beautiful tongue-in-groove ceiling that spirals up to reveal the dome, showcasing starry skies at night and ample natural light in the daytime. Enjoy a private outdoor space with wraparound deck & barrel sauna.

🏔🌲 “Blue” Spruce Retreat at Poncha Springs 🌲🏔

Come relax in our newly built vacation home situated at the Crossroads of the Rockies, in beautiful Poncha Springs! The home is centrally located for just about every adventure CO has to offer. Whether you are thrill-seeking or just need a place to unwind, you will find a cure to your wanderlust at our “Blue” Spruce Retreat in Poncha Springs! • ❄️ 20 minutes to Monarch Mountain (your ski basecamp) • 🏙️ 8 minutes to downtown Salida • 💦 25 minutes to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs

Comfy Historic Cottage in downtown Salida

Escape to this historic mountain town in the Heart of the Rockies. The Comfy Cottage is located just three blocks from Salida's downtown, Riverside Park, and the Arkansas River. Natural Grocers and Safeway are even closer. Relax on the front porch or backyard deck with views or take a short drive to a number of 14'ers in the area, mountain biking, skiing and, of course, the river! 2 Townie bikes, with lock, are provided free of charge. Salida Short Term Rental License #0869

Salida Mountain View Retreat - 5 min to Downtown

Only 5 min to downtown Salida & 25 min to Monarch Ski! Offering a 2 bedroom, 1 bath private 1 story house + sleeper sofa. Treed 2 acre property with mountain views & park-like setting with 2 private decks in addition to a shared "community deck" with seasonal creek & meadow. Please note the basement of the airbnb is privately locked off for storage and the acreage is shared with a separate house. 100% cotton sheets & natural detergents, no scented sprays used. Lic #012284

Yurts At Poncha Pass - The Iris

Welcome to Yurts at Poncha Pass! 4x4 vehicle required Nov-March Sleep beneath the stars w/ our vaulted domes. Full kitchen, bathroom, hot showers, & gas stoves in living space. Butted up against the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, walk out your door & explore on foot to take in the peaceful beauty & beyond. Your stay supports sustainable education workshops. If you can’t find the dates you are looking for, check out our other yurts “Sweet Clover” & “The Scarlet Trumpet”