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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Salida, CO
  • Place, Arkansas River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Salida Golf Club
    ‪4 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.

Private Salida Ranch Home, Pet Friendly!

Only minutes to downtown and the Arkansas River, stay on a historic ranch in the heart of Salida. This single family home has many updated amenities including a new heating system installed in the summer of 2025!

To be on 300 secluded acres and a short distance from all of the enjoyment of Salida makes this a one of a kind experience. The ranch is three miles from town, with myriad possibilities for adventure, including horseback riding, boating the Arkansas River, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing at Monarch Mountain, shopping, and delicious eats! The Chavara Ranch has kept the old charm of the original homestead. Once you visit, you will come back year after year!

The ranch house has been remodeled and features a luxurious master suite with a 5 piece bath. Upstairs there is a well appointed bathroom and large rooms all with their own vanity and queen size bed. The cozy living area has a hearth and fireplace. The kitchen has an island and a large adjoining dining room for family meals. The Chavara Ranch is perfect for family time, ambling around the acreage in awe of the views and stars, wandering deer, horses, and Angus cows, or adventuring out to explore Salida's many offerings - We look forward to your enjoyment!

Special requests? Send us a message so we can help make your family vacation dream a reality. For hunters or ATV owners we have room plenty of room for you to park!

Property permitted as a short term rental through Chaffee County, Colorado. Permit Number: 008694.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery. You'll find features such as a water park and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Loyal Duke's Dog Park and a few minutes from Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery
Private Salida Ranch Home, Pet Friendly! offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Private Salida Ranch Home, Pet Friendly! also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 3:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 4 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
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
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.

Property is also known as

Chavara Ranch a Working Cattle Ranch

Private Salida Ranch Home, Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay here and will definitely book again. It's a very comfy space with a beautiful view as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second time to stay here and we just love staying at David’s place. He and Hank are so sweet and Hank loves his petting time with us. The house has plenty of parking with our trucks and trailers, as we come to ride the trails with our Razors. The kitchen has everything you need and spices already in the cabinet. There’s plenty of towels and a very nice washer and dryer for your convenience. The views are spectacular, there are many deer that come through the property and there’s nothing better than front porch sitting and seeing God’s beauty. We are sad David’s selling the place and we hope the new owners are as pleased with the house as were. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay on this beautiful ranch. The views were spectacular! The home is close to Salida but feels remote which made it the perfect place for our family to rest and enjoy a little downtime between other activities. The home was very comfortable and the sinks in the upstairs bedrooms were a hit. We would happily return to this home if we were to stay in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Views of Salida

We absolutely loved our stay at this working ranch. I think we sat for hours on the front porch just enjoying the breeze and views. The house itself was large and comfortable. We felt right at home. My chihuahua looked forward to the daily visit from his new buddy, Hank, the resident dog. Fantastic time. Highly recommend and would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanlu Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Ranch!

My friends and I had a great time. We were in Salida for mountain biking, and the property was perfect for us. It's a bit away from town center, but the space was great, especially for our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break at the ranch

The property was perfect for our needs. Close to the activities we had chosen. The house was very clean, well stocked with kitchen supplies for cooking and linens. Family of five plus dog was very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We decided to take a family vacation as opposed to buying all the gifts like usual. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving stay

Home is very cozy. We had a family dog with us and the home was very pet friendly. Lots of space for our family of 6 and plenty of sleeping space. David made sure that the home was warm and the fireplace lit when we arrived. He had great communication as we were driving in with weather and unsure if we would make it as scheduled. We do a lot of cooking on our trips and Kitchen does not have storage containers or ziplocks to keep your food. The other travelers are correct in that the drains in the bedrooms are very slow to drain. The master bedroom TV was inoperable if you like to lay in bed and watch. There are people coming and going on the property as ranch hands or others doing things in the property. There is a camper right next to the house that workers were in and out of, just something to be aware of if you like secluded properties. We will be back to visit as Salida is a staple for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie c., CASTLE ROCK

Liked: Cleanliness

A peaceful time in a beautiful land

It was very pleasant, clean and beautiful! Every morning with my cup of coffee I would see the meadows, hear the birds and see the deer. The place reminded me of what it is all about. Beauty, nature and surrounded by good folks. David and Becky were there for any of our questions. Love the land. Plan on coming back Take care and keep the peace.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Such a fun place to stay. Plenty of space with great views. Nice and remote but still close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay for a wedding n Salida

This was the perfect place to stay. The house was spacious and well appointed. Our 6 year old grandson had room to run and was thrilled to see the horses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing mountain getaway

We visit Salida often (live in Denver) and normally stay downtown. We wanted a large house this trip due to family from out of town coming to visit. This house was perfect! We loved the accommodations, front porch views & that it was only a very, very short drive to downtown restaurants. The host was also very responsive & accommodating to any requests. This may be our go to now for any Salida visits we have in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Z., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

Beautiful home, plenty of space for our group with young children. Beds were comfortable, and we really enjoyed the fireplace at night. Sunrise views are also stunning. If you are coming in the summer- the outdoor spaces look lovely! We couldn’t enjoy them as much because of the cold. House is about 25 minutes to monarch mountain and 4 minutes to downtown salida.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D., Lakewood, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home for our family reunion

We enjoyed our stay at the property. Everything was great. We were even able to host all 25 people at the place for a Family gathering. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Getaway

We had a wonderful time during our stay and loved visiting the horses and seeing the cattle and all the roaming deer. It was a perfect layout for the 8 of us. We loved the outdoor space both on the front porch and the table on the side was large enough for us to eat outside. The house was very close to town and conveniently located to hike, mountain bike and go white water rafting. We will rent again when returning to Salida.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A real gem close to town

A comfortable and quiet place to stay while you partake in all the activities in the area. It will be my go-to place when I visit Salida.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Gathering

Great place on a beautiful property. Good communication and check in. The house is nicely appointed and spacious. The place was very clean. Family room is a little small with limited furniture, but otherwise the rooms are large and the kitchen and dining area had plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen could be a little better equipped for this price range- it had all the essentials but no big bowls for mixing or serving and very limited cleaning supplies (no scrubber for dishes, just a single cut in half sponge). Coffee machine was a little tricky to figure out. The ranch hand (or maybe owner?) was friendly as was Hank the dog. Great outdoor space with lots of seating. Grill is charcoal so you’ll need to provide your own briquettes. The only real con was the parking - all spots actually next to the house were blocked off with ropes or rocks so you have to park near the drive, which is basically down a small but steep embankment. Not a big deal at all, but you do have to carry all your stuff up or toss it up into the yard like we did. Overall this was a great place for our family and we would definitely stay here again. The ranch is beautiful and we would have loved to explore it more if we had the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen R.

Perfect for our needs

This place is perfect for several couples to gather. There are 4 bedrooms, three baths and plenty of room to accommodate all of you. The kitchen and dining room are large and the family room will comfortably seat 6 or more with added chairs. We were able to have dinner catered and it worked out fine. The master is downstairs and the other three bedrooms upstairs. Heating was initially an issue but with the help of the manager and the fireplace in the family room and an extra ceramic heater in the master bedroom we were warm and cozy. Plenty of linens, a washer and dryer and comfortable beds. The dishware was not really made for gourmet cooking but who does that while on vacation? All in all we were quite pleased with the home and the surroundings were peaceful. Outdoors would be quite enjoyable on warm summer days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Meredith A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Hank was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is really nice and secluded with great views and and responsive host.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful mountain retreat

Two families joined at this home for a fun outdoor weekend. We appreciated being close to Monarch for skiing. And yet we were also close to town to enjoy ice skating and convenience of stores. We hiked the property and enjoyed the beautiful sunrises. We cooked huge meals and relaxed as a family. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great mountain getaway

We very much enjoyed staying at the ranch home and visiting Salida. The house was just as described. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin AND walking distance to town!

Excellent property, beautifully decorated and great location to town, hiking, etc. We did not realize the home is attached (duplex) from the VRBO website, which appeared to be detached. However, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022