Vacation rentals in Howard

Quiet mountain retreat in a solar adobe home

Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado is a simple and elegant adobe-style solar home that is sure to calm your mind and warm your heart. The house sits on 3-1/2 acres of pinon and juniper trees and offers stunning valley and mountain views - all surrounded by deep sense of quiet. Due to the absence of city lights and the high elevation of Crestone, the stars are exceptionally bright in the night sky. The house features a full kitchen and two separate bedrooms

Spruce Mountain Getaway

For those seeking solitude………you know who you are…. Toast marshmallows and watch the stars in our high altitude, low light pollution mountain paradise gem. Privately nestled in a tall pine and aspen forest. At 9,300 ft, the summers are cool, the wildflowers are plentiful and the stars are bright. Very private, very quiet. Sip your coffee on the deck and maybe the local moose, elk or deer will pay you a visit. Wildlife you won’t miss- mosquitoes. Enjoy your stay in our mosquito-less mountain.

Three Peaks Ranch

Escape to this stunning modern ranch cabin nestled at the base of three 14ers with breathtaking mountain views in all directions. Enjoy the luxurious furnishings inside and out, plus vaulted ceilings, a large fireplace, and a screened-in porch. With several trailheads within walking distance, you'll have easy access to hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Fish in crystal-clear lakes, spot wildlife, and stargaze under the Milky Way in our dark sky community.

The River Sweet

My river property is located right on the edge of the Arkansas river in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The property is comfortably accessed by the highway with ample parking for 8 automobiles. At the same time there is 1200’of private river access with a large comfortable access via boating and wading. Our property is really all about the river. In the spring, summer and fall the river can really be moving. This provides an ideal place to relax and enjoy the sounds, birds and pastoral scene.

Private River Retreat

The River Retreat, right off of Hwy 50, is a short 10 minute drive from historical downtown Salida. This beautiful home sits just above the Arkansas River with stairs leading to the private riverfront property. Gold medal fishing, rafting, kayaking and swimming from the back door. Here you can get away from the business of life and recharge in nature, yet are so close to town. Hikes nearby and a great deck to just sit and let stress melt away as you listen to the sound of the river flow by.

Creekside Magic- The Wake Up Cabin

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Perfect for meditation retreats, solitary or small group, writing retreats, forest bathing, and other nature inspired and creative endeavors. Also ideal for memorable family vacations. Close to the Tashi Gomang Stupa, The Great Sand Dunes, hot springs, and more. A beautiful 40 minute round trip walk to the ziggurat from the front door. Let go and enjoy the creeks wise ways and all the wild loving energy of towering trees and spirit animals.

Riverview cabin with hot tub (STR25-092)

This new cabin sits on the South Arkansas River in Poncha Springs, minutes away from Salida. It's nestled on 5 acres with cottonwoods throughout. The river is the focal point of the cabin. Listen to the sounds of the river while enjoying a soak in the hot tub on the riverside back patio. The views are spectacular and the style is fresh. This cabin is a rare find and a true gem. The cabin sleeps two and is perfect for a couples or individual retreat. No pets or children. STR License #25-092

Salida Mountain View Retreat, 5 min to Town

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 (Apr-Oct) & meadow. Please note the basement of the airbnb is privately locked off for storage and the acreage is shared with a separate house. Only 100% cotton sheets & natural detergents, no scented sprays used. Lic #012284

Retreat at Roundhill - Beautiful Mountain Getaway!

Get away from it all at our cottage - Retreat at Round Hill. You will have access to miles of hiking, biking & ATV trails. We own 36 acres, including Round Hill, with amazing mountain views all around. We are backed up to National Forest and BLM land. We're located two miles south of Poncha Pass Summit. Only 15-20 minutes to downtown Salida and 30 minutes to Monarch Mountain Ski Area. We have a fire pit and propane grill outside the entryway. We offer discounts for weekly/longer stays.

New Historic Downtown Front Street Condo Remodel!

Welcome to our newly remodeled historic downtown loft! This cozy studio condo is perfectly located in the heart of the city, less than a block from the Arkansas River, “S” mountain trail complex, all the quaint shops and every bar and restaurant in the downtown area! The condo offers a full kitchen, king sized bed, pull out sleeper sofa, walk-in shower and all of the artwork is done by local artists! Live the mountain town lifestyle when you Stumble-Inn to this downtown loft! Enjoy!

Robins Roost. Quiet, Cozy and Quaint!

Robins Roost is modern real log cabin living, quiet, cozy and quaint. A 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with beds for 6 people, 2 fold out hideabeds and 2 single futons adding up to beds for 12. Close to the Royal Gorge (35 mins), fishing/white water rafting on the Arkansas River ( 15 mins), skiing at Monarch (1+hr), hot springs in Salida and Mt Princeton and public lands for exploring, hiking, and hunting where you can enjoy Colorado outdoor living and adventures at its finest.

Private Clean & Cozy Sweet Suite in Salida

Welcome to owner's suite which takes up the back half of this cute Lil’ Red Cabin. The cabin sits on a 1/3 acre - the front parking lot home to Dos AA’s Food Truck – home of Chef Esteban’s delicious, affordable, & convenient Mexican fare. Your private quarters are accessed via the back of the cabin through a separate private entrance with peek-a-boo mountain views and mature cottonwoods shading a large private yard. Chaffee County Short Term Rental Permit #017748