Vacation rentals in Howard

Big Valley Bastion: Views, Baby Goats, Peace

The Bastion is a spacious craftsman timber frame home with wood burning stove located on 40 acres, minutes from Joyful Journey and Valley View hot springs. Goat friends await at this modern & cozy ranchette. The home well-situated for exploring the hidden gems and natural wonders scattered across this valley. Listing is for a private, 2 bed 1 bath home with kitchen, living room, and large garage as well as access to parts of the land. Host lives on property, in a nearby detached casita.

Yurts At Poncha Pass - The Iris

Welcome to Yurts at Poncha Pass! Sleep beneath the stars w/ our vaulted domes. Full kitchens & bath with hot water, & gas stoves in living space. Butted up against the Sangres, walk out your door & explore on foot to take in the peaceful beauty & beyond. Your stay supports sustainable education workshops in the spring & fall along with affordable housing for young adults in the winter. If you can’t find the dates you are looking for, check out our other yurts “Sweet Clover” & “The Scarlet”.

River Bluff Cottage

French doors open on to a deck overlooking a pond and back yard. This studio is attached to our home, but has a private entrance, fully stocked kitchen and bath. It feels like you are in the country but only minutes from town, the Arkansas River, and trails. A great place to stay while whitewater rafting the Royal Gorge, mtn biking, climbing, or just want to take in a meal downtown and relax on the private deck. The studio offers a queen size bed and a small couch that folds out into a bed.

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.

Riverbend Retreat Guest Suite

This secluded riverside location is just the place for a quiet and comfortable getaway, 3 miles from downtown Salida. Our rural setting is beautiful in every season, offering views of the mountain valley as well as direct access to fishing easements on the Arkansas River. The private suite is an addition to our home with its own exterior entrance, bathroom, kitchenette, and small dining area. This space is most comfortably used by 2 adults with children, or 3 adults sharing the suite.

The Glass Deckhouse (North Peak View)

Take a break and explore 35+ wooded acres surrounded by national forest at 8,000 feet in the sunny Rocky Mountains. A wonderful place for couples, friends, & solo travelers to relax and adventure in a comfortable modern cabin all <15 mins from historic downtown Salida, CO. We designed the deckhouse with 30+ square foot window walls on both sides which open up to a view over a forested mountain valley. We've worked hard designing + curating the glass deckhouse. Would love to have you.

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 and plenty of space for a few more if sofa's or sleeping bags on the floor suits you. Close to the Royal Gorge (35 mins), fishing/white water rafting on the Arkansas River ( 15 mins), skiing at Monarch (1+hr), and public lands for exploring, hiking, and hunting where you can enjoy Colorado outdoor living and adventures at its finest. Starlink internet WiFi provided.

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.

The Hidden Garden Cottage

Your stay is in a bright and airy studio apartment/cottage located in a shaded English style garden with places to sit and relax anytime of day, perfect for one or two people. Private off street parking for one vehicle. Convenient walking distance to Downtown Westcliffe. A mini kitchen with a convection hot plate, coffee maker, toaster and small refrigerator should you choose to cook in. Level one and level 2 EV charging is available...please bring your own cord.