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Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida

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A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A river with rapids and a group of people in a raft.
A snow-covered landscape with a motel and RV sites, a sign for Dark Sky River Lodge, and a visible parking area.
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
A mountain range at dusk with a visible moon.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Howard, CO
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida

Summary:

A flexible basecamp along the Arkansas River, just 15 minutes from Salida. This room features two beds, making it ideal for friends, couples who want extra space, or travelers who prefer sleeping flexibility after long days outdoors. Located in the quiet mountain community of Howard, you’ll enjoy dark skies, river access, and easy drives to Salida, Buena Vista, Cañon City, and Monarch Mountain — without the crowds.



The Space:

This room offers the same clean, simple comfort as our other basecamp rooms, with added flexibility.

- Two beds with comfortable linens

- Private bathroom

- Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker

- Fast Wi-Fi and TV

- Heating & A/C

- Extra floor space for gear and luggage

- Designed for travelers who want options without sacrificing simplicity.



Guest Access:

Private room and bathroom with contactless check-in. Onsite parking directly outside your door.

Guests are welcome to enjoy outdoor seating areas and quiet river-side common spaces.



The Neighborhood:

Howard is a quiet stop along the Arkansas River. Close to Salida without the traffic.



Getting Around:

Drive Times:

- Salida – 15 minutes (restaurants, galleries, shops, hot springs)

- Monarch Mountain Ski Area – 35 minutes

- Cotopaxi – 10 minutes

- Canon City – 35 minutes

- Gunnison Airport (GUC) – 60 minutes

- Colorado Springs Airport (COS) – 3 hours



Interaction with Guests:

Owner lives onsite and is available if needed, but guests enjoy a private, independent stay.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Arkansas River. A TV and a microwave are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with TVs, microwaves and coffee maker
  • Steps from Arkansas River and 13 minutes on foot from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

Welcome to Dark Sky River Lodge & RV. Please respect fellow guests, wildlife, and our rural neighbors. Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM. Smoking: Outside ...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals 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 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
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.

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Family Motel Room on Ark River - 2 beds - 15 min to Salida Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this place! It was cozy and clean. There was bottled water and chocolate covered almonds on the nightstand when we arrived. The grounds were nice with tables outside and chairs by our door where we could have coffee in the morning.There are pretty hanging flower baskets outside the rooms. The place is on the river with a mountain view out back. There is a pond with goldfish. The restaurant next door was great. Matt was a wonderful host. We hope to return on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, room clean good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026