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Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Fireplace
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Browns Canyon National Monument
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Monarch Ski Area
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Mt. Princeton
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly

STR #002650
Bright Star Ranch is a pet friendly custom log home on 40 private acres with a hot tub for your post-ski or hike soak. Your spectacular mountain views include the Collegiate Peaks, San Juans and Sangre de Christo mountain ranges - truly majestic scenery!

This beautiful home offers:

~ Large master suite with king bed, private balcony, seating area and private bath with large whirlpool tub and separate shower.

~ Two more full baths and two additional bedrooms, offering another King and one queen

~ Great Room with a beautiful stone fireplace open to the chef's kitchen, and above to the loft with a library with interesting reads and comfortable lounging.
!This home does not have air-conditioning

~Wireless internet, satellite TV
*No Over Occupancy of Guest

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

Property manager

Pinon Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Important information

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 cabin is in a rural area and on a river. SteamPlant Theater and Event Center and Browns Canyon National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and San Isabel National Forest. Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Browns Canyon National Monument - 23 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 31 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Mt. Princeton - 42 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fox Den - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Drift In Boaters' Bar And Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hunger Shack - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Arkansas River. San Isabel National Forest and Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Stunning views!

We spent a couple of beautiful days skiing Monarch and enjoyed every minute of our stay at Bright Star. We plan on staying every year we come to Salida. Stunning home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Winter getaway

Excellent location, spacious indoor and outdoor space, far enough to feel secluded but close enough to main highway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louann J.

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

Perfect

We loved everything about the cabin. Except for the remote control to the TV everything else was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peace

We had a great stay. Wonderful accommodations. Excellent communication with the host. We hope to return. It was exactly what we needed for some family time and peace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Awesome

Great secluded place! Beautiful mountain view!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Colorado 2024

Great location, house and communication with the property managers (Pinon). Will definitely stay again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronna D.

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

Loved the location and the property

Views were gorgeous, and location was centrally located to many of the places we wanted to visit. The house was spacious and clean but a few things could have been improved. The linens were thin and some were shredded. The lighting in some rooms really needed brighter bulbs, the kitchen was well stocked and even had spices provided. We especially liked the fenced in area for our dogs. Our biggest issue was that the hot water did not work in one bathroom sink and that was very inconvenient
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Great canin

Good clean place to stay conveniently located close to Salida
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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

Just us and the dogs

Everything we needed, lovely views, only saw a couple of other vehicles over a weekend. Nice getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

david h.

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

Birthday Celebration

We loved the property and location. Enjoyed hanging on the patio while our dogs ran around the fenced area. Views and privacy were most awesome. Will be back again for another stay soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deardre W.

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

Fantastic Getaway for couples & Families!!

We loved everything about our stay!! The cabin and property were impressive, and the view took our breath away when we drove up. We were lucky enough to experience a small snowstorm while here, and we enjoyed it in the warmth of the hot tub. It was just the two of us this time, but we plan to return as a big family group as well, and there’s plenty of space to accommodate! The living room is great, and there’s an assortment of games and books on both levels that we made good use of. The master bath tub was spectacular! The bed was super comfy and there were lots of extra blankets and pillows in the closets. WiFi was great and the smart tv was great for movie night. We enjoyed the area very much and we look forward to coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful ranch retreat

Really nice property. Lots of space and only 15 minutes to town. Hope to return for a visit
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C., Commerce City, CO

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

Wonderful Property!

Bright Star Ranch is an amazing property! Wonderfully spacious cabin home, large fenced-in backyard for the pups, absolutely beautiful views of the Salida snow-capped mountain tops! Easy drive to both BV and Salida, while being up and away from 285 highway. Great hot tub in the snow. Recommend highly! And, will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Amazing place, pictures don't do it justice

Found this property while looking for a quiet getaway for me and a few friends. We were not disappointed, the location provided plenty of views and some privacy. The cabin was impressive and there were plenty of rooms and beds for each of us (5) and more. Will be looking to rent again for future get togethers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathryn c.

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

Bright Star Ranch

We loved staying at this property, it was quiet, private and much more room that expected. We also appreciated being able to take our dog and having a fenced outdoor space for him to run. The views were amazing and the location- close to BV and Salida was perfect. Property management communication was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Beautiful all log home

The best thing is the all pine log interior. Amazing architecture and so Colorado! We were impressed by the spaciousness of the property and the home that has room for 12 in 5 bedrooms. The furnishings are older but very comfortable with plenty of seating. I especially liked that there was only one t.v. in a t.v. room so peple interacted more instead of watching t.v.. The 3 beds we used were very comfortable. The 3 bathrooms were serviceable though not updated. Masterbath was very spacious. It's a perfect family reunion gathering place! It also accomodated our dogs well with a large fenced in area in the yard. The large patio with comfortable furniture and a large table were great and a place to hang out and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The kitchen was nice and well equiped. We appreciated the guidebook provided but did not see the welcome package as noted on the backdoor. There are several notes taped up as reminders of house rules which is always appreciated! There are a few upkeep items like a back door that we could not lock and the large trash barrel outside that is not bear proof. But it was a really nice place to spend a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Family getaway

Had a great stay. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W., Andover, KS

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

Get away from it all

This place was amazing. Very large house on 40 acres near the mountains! Couldn’t get any better. The house has lots of space and amenities. The kitchen was fully stocked and ready to go! The views were great and the location was super quiet. If you’re looking for a place for a large family secluded from people and town noise, this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Vacation

Quiet, peaceful solitude surrounded by the majestic mountains
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Great place to stay between Buena Vista and Salida!

Very Nice place with huge logs. Exactly what you would expect or want in a Colorado getaway Lots of room for a large family !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

AnnsLee R.

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

Beautiful Property, Great Communication

The property management company was great to work with and quick to intervene in any issues we had. There was confusion regarding who to contact as the listed number would go strait to voicemail but we were able to communicate with the rental property through a different number that checked in with us. The property is wonderful but it does need some work. The floor could be redone but in no way impacted our stay. Overall we had a great time together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

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

Cool Spot!

Great location (very secluded!), wonderful cabin with equally wonderful views, and nice amenities all in good working order. Accurate description of property. Only 1 complaint that could have been a disaster: 2 of the 3 the keys provided did not open any of the locks! I ended up using the lockbox key the entire time, but under different circumstances that could've been incredibly frustrating. Beyond that, the company was very easy to work with and the property was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayme W.

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

Privacy with easy access to amenities

This property was amazing, and the mgmt company was incredibly communicative and organized. The views were stunning all around and allowed for some wonderful star gazing. One morning I woke up and while sitting in bed watched several deer walk through a nearby area. There were a handful of homes that could be seen in the distance, but the home and hot tub still had plenty of privacy. There is great open space for mingling in the main area, patio, and a wonderful island/bar. If you're planning to have multiple people cooking, the area between the stove and fridge is narrow and more galley-like. We had no issues navigating with 2 adults and there were plenty of other prep areas. It was also an easy drive into town for shopping, groceries, etc. I would absolutely recommend this home and will continue to use pinon vacation rentals!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Beautiful

Lovely area, gorgeous views. Had a short weekend get-a-way with a friend and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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Pinon Vacation Rentals
201 F Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719)221-6004
info@pinonvacationrentals.com
www.pinonvacationrentals.com

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