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Book NOW to ski at Monarch! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River!

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Beautiful view from one of 3 decks over the water!!!
Serena is on the Arkansas River, just steps to downtown
Main level open floor plan with room for your whole family
Comfortable, clean, modern furnishings
Open floor plan to enjoy your whole family and friends

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • Riverside Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Book NOW to ski at Monarch! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River!

STR number 0885. Great, riverside location in Salida! Modern 3 Bedroom/3 Bath. 2,100 sq ft riverside condo. Sleeps 6 adults in 3 bedrooms. There is no pull out couch but there is a queen sized blow up air mattress in the upstairs bedroom closet. Decks overlooking the river and only 2 blocks to downtown. A spacious living area, all the modern amenities, exceptionally clean and comfortable. Fish from outside the condo, bike to the nearby trails, ski at nearby Monarch, and enjoy apres ski on the decks or with an easy walk to town. The home was purchased in 2021 and all furniture and bedding are new, clean, and comfortable.

Welcome to Serena, the perfect, relaxing getaway and your vacation base camp in the Sawatch Range. This modern, clean, accommodating home is just footsteps away from all of the best things this town and nature have to offer. Enjoy hot springs, river fun, kayaking, rafting, tubing, fishing, hiking, biking, shopping, galleries, farmer's market, coffee shops, sampling local eats and brews and live music, jeeping, skiing at Monarch (only 25 minutes away), snowmobiling and so much more. Or enjoy staying in! Serena has everything you need to work from home, cook meals in, snuggle on the couch, and rejuvenate.

This is the perfect home for a three couples or a family, with each large bedroom having additional sitting or working space and it's own bathroom. Serena is perfect for entertaining & enjoying time with family and friends!

Main Level (three levels):

- Enjoy the open floor plan main level - a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table that seats six and a breakfast bar seating three. All the kitchen essentials you would expect at home, beautiful art and lighting, and enjoy the sounds and view of the river just off the kitchen.

- The deck off of the kitchen has outdoor seating at a table for six and a gas grill...just 20 yards above the beautiful Arkansas river.

- A full living room with a comfortable sectional and TV with Roku. Games, cards, and books abound.

Lower Level:

- The King master suite includes a king bed, a club chair and sitting area, yoga mat and roller to use, and a walk-in closet.

- Step from your King bed outside, onto the large, private ground-level deck. Enjoy the sounds of the river and views of it from bed.

- The lower bathroom is large and well-lit, with new finishes and a walk-in shower

- A laundry room is available in the lower level for guest use

Upper level:

- The Riverside master suite has a comfortable Queen bed that overlooks the river. Seating on the balcony takes you even closer to nature. A desk and workspace create the perfect work-from-home setting, with excellent WIFI for Zooming. A large closet and Roku TV complete the bedroom.

- The Riverside bath includes modern lighting and fixtures, and a walk-in shower.

- The Mountainside master suite is slightly larger, with a Queen bed, loveseat sitting area, and huge windows that provide mountain views. A large closet and Roku TV complete the room.

Garage and Parking:

- The secure 1 car garage is available for guests, with additional street parking. A free, EV charger is steps away at the city building next door. Just plug in your car and walk back home!

Other:

- High speed wireless Internet provided and Roku TV (you’ll need your own subscriptions) are included.

- Toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, trash bags, coffee filters, hand soap, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, hair dryer, as well as luxury bed linens and bath towels are all provided.

- Bring a beach towel for excursions to the river, one of the nearby hot springs or the Salida indoor town pool.


**ABOUT SALIDA**

Salida is hugged by the Arkansas River and was first established in the 1800s as a stagecoach stop and later as a stop-over for travelers on the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Downtown Salida has the finest collection of historically significant buildings in the state and is Colorado’s largest historic district. A walk around the downtown district will bring this history to life. Salida is known as the “crossroads” or the Heart of the Rockies! Travel and Leisure Magazine selected Salida as one of their "Best Small Towns to Live" in October of 2022! https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-small-towns-in-colorado

A beautiful and charming town of 5,500 people a short distance from world class mountain biking and hiking trails, Downtown Salida is a certified designated Creative District. Historic downtown is filled with artisans of every genre. Outstanding restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and distilleries abound. Activities include kayaking, rafting, tubing or simply dipping your toes in the river, shopping in the charming shops downtown and at the weekly Farmers' Market, taking in some live music, golfing at the town golf course, biking thru town or up and down heart-pounding mountain trails, jeeping on 4WD roads, walking through town or climbing a nearby 14er, soaking away all your cares at one of the nearby hot springs, the list goes on and on!

Salida festivities include FIBArk, the United States' oldest whitewater festival, the Colorado Brewers Rendezvous, fine arts festivals, the rodeo, Colorado winefest, bike festivals, fiber festival, music festivals, Christmas Mountain lighting and Parade of Lights and so many more!

For more info, visit http://salidachamber.org/salida-visitors/

**ABOUT CHAFFEE COUNTY**

Our County enjoys over 330 days of sunshine annually; has the most 14,000+ ft. peaks concentrated into the smallest geographical area in the USA; is 30 minutes from the Continental Divide/Monarch Pass; has five easy to reach hot springs; and the Arkansas River is the most rafted stretch of any river in the United States. In addition, Chaffee County is home to the most craft microbreweries & distilleries per capita in the United States and has numerous high quality gems/minerals on display at the Smithsonian Institute.

Great day trips include: skiing at Monarch Mountain, Crested Butte, the Great Dunes National Park, Black Canyon at the Gunnison National Park, the ghost towns of Turret and St. Elmo, a drive along Aspen Ridge, hiking/biking/gondola-ing along the Continental Divide, visiting the awesome Royal Gorge & driving to Leadville, the highest town in the country at 10,200 ft. We look forward to sharing this truly special area with you.


Property manager

Wendy Walters
Premier Host

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are between 10pm and 7am.

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 0885

About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and San Isabel National Forest, while Art Matters Gallery & Studio and SteamPlant Theater and Event Center are cultural highlights. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting. 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

  • Riverside Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Cantina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Book NOW to ski at Monarch! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Book NOW to ski at Monarch! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book NOW to ski at Monarch! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Book NOW to ski at Monarch! Downtown Salida with 3 balconies on the River! located?

Located in the heart of Salida, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Arkansas River and Riverside Park. Art Matters Gallery & Studio and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

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

Ski and Run

We enjoyed the location near to local trails and access to ski Monarch. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Excellent stay

Great location, quiet, enjoyed decks, well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe and Sandy L.

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

Family vacation

We loved everything about this beautiful condo. Location, comfort, and amenities were perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

nice town and nice place

just a block from river park downtown went horseback riding, white water rafting, biking, hiking, and floating down the arkansaa great shopping ans places to eat will come back !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Beautiful property, great location, friendly host.

The property was clean and exactly as pictured. The location is great-so close to the park and play wave. We recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia L.

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

Wedding Guests from North Carolina

We had never been to Salida and very much enjoyed the area and views from our VRBO. The townhouse was perfect size and configuration for a 3-day stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

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

Amazing location!

We really enjoyed our stay. The place was so well stocked, beautiful views, and very convenient to walk downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

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

Great place to stay. Pictures don’t do it justice.

Great place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Nice stay for Fall

Three bedrooms, three bathrooms and three patios overlooking the river! Clean, spacious and quiet. An easy walk along the river to downtown. We enjoyed our stay in Salida during Fall leaf peeping! We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel S.

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

Beautiful apartment

We really enjoyed our stay. The location of the apartment is great, it is very clean and the facility management responded very quickly when there was a problem with the toilet. We can highly recommend a stay here
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

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

Great Place

Beautiful place with all the right touches and amenities. Fantastic location. I would highly recommend for anyone traveling to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

James G.

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

Arkansas River View, Bald Eagle, Deer, walk access to downtown Salida

Overall summed up: Just love Salida and surrounding areas
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Q.

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

Great Stay in Salada

The location is right on the river, close to hiking trails, and within walking distance of all town restaurants. Great rafting and multiple choices of 14ers, all within sight.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kari c.

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

Great stay/ great location/ super clean

The condo was lovely, well stocked and perfectly spotless. The patios w view of the river made the perfect place to relax. Proximity to downtown and short drive to Monarch Mt made it perfect for our family of 5.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

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

Perfect place to stay!

We had 2 families staying here. Condo was well stocked and very pretty. Air mattress would’ve hold air all night but other than that everything was great! We’d stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Wonderful Experience

Such a great host and experience. She went above and beyond to locate a pack-n-play from another property so that we had accomodations for our 9 month old. This was very meaningful to us. The unit is gorgeous and being right there on the river is so nice. All around a 5 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

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

Salida August 7

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

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

Wedding trip

Clean, handy, comfortable and an attentive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

The perfect rental in Salida, Colorado - Right on the river!

We could not have been happier with our rental in Salida. Easy walking distance to town, the river location is spectacular, and the condo is immaculately stocked with everything we needed. And for a condo, it was really quiet. You could not hear neighbors at all. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Denver

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

Great Salida Stay

Perfect rental for a family of 4 and a set of grandparents. Perfect location, easy walk to bars/restaurants/shops. Well-stocked Kitchen. Will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Fantastic Place & Location

We loved everything about this place. It was very well appointed and super clean. The location is incredible, easy walking distance to all that Salida has to offer. The views from the decks were great. It also felt very spacious inside, we were able to spread out and really rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Best riverside place!

This was easily one of the coolest vrbos we have stayed at! The location was great and we walked almost everywhere! It was so peaceful to start each day along the river as well. The property manager was super kind and accommodating for our group! 10/10 Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

The Best of Salida

Excellent property on top of the river. Sleep to the sounds of the rushing Arkansas. Short walk to the heart of downtown. Perfect family vacation. Rafting Browns Canyon with RMOC, Concert at River Runners or a great day fishing on Lake O'Haver, not to mention fly fishing right outside your door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Excellent

Beautiful property right along the Arkansas river. I highly recommend. We will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Salida On The River

Great property, very clean, very comfortable, awesome location, excellent host, all with the rushing river right off of the three back balconies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Walters

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Welcome to my lovely home, and favorite town in Colorado! Please enjoy yourself as my family and friends do, playing outside and relaxing at home. Plan to not want to leave...and come back again! Julie

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests