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Fooses Lake - Stocked with 10" Rainbows. 10 minute walk.
Fooses Lake - Great Fly Fishing

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • San Isabel National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Monarch Ski Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mt. Princeton
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Dog friendly Monarch Retreat!

STR #018636
Unplug @ Monarch Retreat-Brand new custom built Vacation Getaway! A grand and beautiful lodge style home located in one of the most pristine places in Colorado. The Colorado Trail, Monarch Ski Resort, Fooses Creek and Fooses lake are just minutes away! Bring your families and friends for the best Colorado outdoor adventures ever! 4 master bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, huge kitchen, living area with a lodge feel, giant dining table to fit the whole gang. Loft with game area. Bring your mountain bikes, snowmobiles, ATV's, water toys, fishing poles and ski's.
DURING WINTER MONTHS- IS IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE OR SNOW TIRES/CHAINS

This house offers:
~4 master bedrooms, 2 with King beds, 2 with Queen beds all with en suite full bathrooms
~Each bathroom has a vanity area with a shower and deep bathtub
~Large fully equipped kitchen with a double wide refrigerator, a chefs dream kitchen
~Oversized dining table that will seat the whole gang
~Has Starlink internet, stereo, DVD's and games
~TV is internet based Streaming only (Netflix, Fandango, Hulu, etc.)
~Lodge style living area with a big fireplace, a wonderful spot for warm family cheer
~Big loft for the the kids to play
~Walk down your own private trail to Fooses Creek, bring your fishing pole's
**NOTICE - The Fooses reservoir is currently closed to the public and being decommissioned. Access on FS 225 is also closed to all motorized vehicles. Construction will be occurring until the end of this year (2024)**
~Dogs welcome
~Covered open deck with 4 rocking chairs and the most beautiful view
~Downstairs covered patio with outdoor furniture and a big grill.
~11 acres of your own beautiful land to explore on
~giant driveway to park your trailers
~The perfect place to spot elk and wildlife, the quintessential Rocky Mountain experience!
~Please note- the Monarch Retreat Cottage above the garage may be occupied by the owners during your stay.
-2 Well behaved dogs are welcomed

All Pinon homes are "vacation ready" with a fully appointed kitchen, towels and linens. Hand, dish and shower soaps are provided, as well as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, salt and pepper, coffee filters and laundry soap.

Pinon Vacation Rentals provides guest support from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.

All guests are responsible for reading Welcome Book “Check-In and Check-Out instructions.

~Acceptance of the terms of the Rental Agreement and all Rental Policies is ASSUMED at the time of reservation. 24 to 48 hours before arrival, check-in instructions will be sent to guest.

**This home is rented for personal vacation use only. Any other use including large gatherings or parties is not allowed. Renters must abide by all rental terms and policies, as well as all local applicable property covenants, restrictions, regulations and laws. Any evidence of smoking, use of firearms, driving ATV's other than in the driveway as access only, unapproved pets, unauthorized use of property grounds, damage resulting from violation of rental policies, and/or excessive mess may result in charges up to $3000.00 to the Guest's credit card on file, as authorized by Guest's approval of the terms of the Rental Agreement.

Reservations may be canceled more than 30 days prior to check-in with full refund. 14 to 29 days prior to arrival 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after this cut-off date for any reason. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions, spotty internet service or interruption of service.

**Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Available for purchase on booking page

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Languages

English

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Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Hancock Ghost Town and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Isabel National Forest and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • San Isabel National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Riverside Park - 22 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Mt. Princeton - 63 min drive - 54.3 km
  • St. Elmo - 65 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barkett & Barkett - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cliffhangers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Monarch Dog Sled Rides - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Spirit Winery & Gallery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog friendly Monarch Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog friendly Monarch Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog friendly Monarch Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Dog friendly Monarch Retreat! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from San Isabel National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mountain Spirit Winery and Elation Ridge. Orcs and Mirkwood Bowl are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monarch Ski Weekend

Love that there are (3) king size beds! Great proximity to Monarch Skiing, only 10 min away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot!

My family and I had a great stay! Super close to Monarch and town, secluded enough to relax. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!

Absolutely one of the best places to stay! So comfortable for all 7 of us! Loved the seclusion and quiet atmosphere! We had a couple questions and the property management responded within 5 minutes! We will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie J., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great layout, not great management company

House itself was well laid out for an extended family. Beds were comfortable and the living area had enough room for everyone to sit. Check in was weird. We arrived a little after 4p check in and there was someone walking around the house. We waited just sitting in the car for 20m before coming up to the door. Turns out it was a solo cleaner that was running behind but rather than running out to ask us to come back, he just showed avoided eye contact and kept running around. We went to the door to ask him if we should come back and he said no. The rest of check in was fine but once unloaded we noticed the floors hadn't been cleaned. There was leftover popcorn on the main rug, hair balls on the stairs to the loft etc. We called the management company and they said the last folks had left the house in a mess, which I guess we inherited, and that we would be refunded our cleaning fee. Didn't think any more of it, but three weeks after trip, still hadn't seen a cleaning fee refund so emailed in. They didn't respond but an autogenerated email confirmed they provided a $50 credit. Overall I'd stay again because the location and layout are great, but the management company leaves something to be desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Place

Our second get together with my sisters... great fishing, views and times!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Salida Getaway

This was the perfect house for our family getaway! The teenagers loved the loft area with video games. The toddler loved all of the toys. The adults loved the well-equipped kitchen, large seating areas, outdoor patio and comfortable beds. The en-suite bedrooms made room assignments so easy. We had a great time! Thanks much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay!

We enjoyed the location and found the home very clean and comfortable with lots of room to spread out. The kitchen is well-appointed. We also enjoyed having coffee in the morning on the upstairs deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Monarch Mountain Home

Perfect size for our family ski trip! Plenty of room for the kids to play and for the adults to sit and relax! Quick, easy access to the ski hill in a beautiful setting. Access does require AWD if it snows as mentioned, but we knew that going into it. Amazing place that was well kept!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving in the Mountains

My family decided to get away for Thanksgiving and we found the perfect house to accommodate all of us. We had a wonderful relaxing no fuss stay. The house is beautiful and has all the upgrades. I only wish there was a hot tub, to relax and view the bright stars at night. Overall would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is my happy place

This property is perfect for multiple families to stay. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The views are incredible. You can hike up the road to the lake. Easy access to Monarch and Salida. We will be staying here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bray G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

Great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Ok for short summer stay!

The house is better in person than in the pictures and very clean. Plenty of room, everything you need for the kitchen including spices, Tupperware, etc. a few key things missing like dishwasher detergent and dish soap. All bathrooms are off the four bedrooms so there isn’t a common bath. Tons of DVDs, but DVD player not hooked up. Nice outdoor fire pit, but didn’t use because we didn’t like the idea of being on camera. Internet is almost non existent. It was close enough to Mt Princeton hot springs and rafting on the Arkansas so it was ideal for a quick two night stay to be near these adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Area was great! Home worked very well for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home

This home is fantastic for a group to relax, have group meals, have space, etc It is close to a lot of activities and Salida is a great little town to stroll and enjoy. I'll stay here again, if I'm in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Avelino M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend for Dads birthday

I would and already have recommended this beautiful home to anyone who wants beautiful mountain quietness. It is close to monarch mountain to ski and Mt. Princeton to soak in the Hot springs. The 4 master bedrooms are unlike so many other rentals and I give this place a 10 out of 10. We will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami C., Newton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pictures do not do this place justice!

The house was very warm and inviting! Plenty of room for 6 adults and a 17-year-old. The check in and out process was simple and efficient. We were less than 10 minutes away from the ski resort which gave us extra time to enjoy the property. Would definitely recommend and will stay again next year! ///
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House!

There were 6 adults, 3 kids, and 2 dogs there for our stay. There was plenty of room for everyone. There was almost 50" of snow over the 6 days we were there. It was beautiful. There was a very nice neighbor who plowed the road and driveway with his bobcat and shoveled our porch every day. Definitely needed AWD to get in and out of the property (CR 225 was plowed everyday, but sometimes it wasn't until later in the morning). We loved the house and the location. 15 mins to skiing and 20 mins to town. We even saw a Moose family on our last morning (young bull, cow and calf) about 20 yards from the front porch! Highly recommend this house for your vacay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., Bettendorf, IA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Birthday Bash at Monarch Retreat

We loved the entire property -- wonderful outdoor space and wonderful indoor space! There are 4 master bedrooms in the home which worked well for us, our adult children, and grandchildren. The kitchen was well stocked, and we grilled many of our meals there. (There is a newer gas grill which worked well.) There is a huge fire pit in the backyard with plenty of wood. We really enjoyed creating campfires each night and enjoying the beautiful night sky. We also spent time in Salida, a very cute town, and Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 1 1/2 hours from the property. We celebrated four birthdays as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

john t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent

very beautiful well worth it no regrets at all
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommend Monarch Pass Salida

Good location, easy to get in and out, nice place for larger groups, hike or bike out the door, didn’t need anything, wish we didn’t have to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

pamela f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wildlife and quiet

We had deer and a moose at the house, great fishing on Fooses lake and hiking up the trail. Simply beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet house in the woods. Close to adventure

This is the second time we’ve stayed on the property (last time was the smaller house next door) and we can’t wait to come back again. Lots of adventures to choose from between Monarch ski area a short drive away as well as backcountry skiing and hiking from out the front door. Lots of space in the house to relax and our kids loved the loft
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

CORY P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views, spacious property, needs working grill

Magical Mountain View! Spacious living and dining area. Needs a gas grill! There was a Traeger smoker which wouldn’t heat up. Even if it did I think most people prefer a gas grill to a day long smoking process. The place was great access to Monarch Mountain for skiing and we were able to snowshoe out the back door! Plenty of toys for kids in an upstairs loft however for kids the bathrooms are downstairs. We would’ve loved to do more laundry but there was only 1 packet of soap! And 1 roll of paper towels. Place was very clean-but we were supposed to be able to check in at 3pm. At 4pm the cleaners were just finishing up! Overall, we would love to stay again...with a working grill!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V., Las Cruces

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for Monarch Skiing!

We booked this property since we planned to ski at Monarch. It was a great place to stay with plenty of room for the 9 of us and a close commute to both Salida and skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura G., Grand junction , co

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monarch Mountian Home

Beautiful home in Monarch /Salida area. Would love to come back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

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Pinon Vacation Rentals
201 F Street
Salida, CO 81201
719-221-6004
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