Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse

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Morning Coffee on the deck, tranquility rocking the morning away

Enjoy this Kitchen and Island,
The Sunflower Cottage has a relaxing vibe!

Paddleboarding on Frantz Lake or the Arkansas River.

Autumn in Salida is breathtakingly beautiful!

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6117.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Salida, CO

Riverside Park
‪14 min walk‬
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
‪16 min walk‬
SteamPlant Theater and Event Center
‪16 min walk‬
Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The mountain biking and rafting are great in the Salida area now. Or sit on our gigantic deck and enjoy the Mountain View.

Beer more your thing?: The Sunflower Cottage is located within just a few blocks of SoulCraft Brewery so after you walk along the river, have a brew and relax and enjoy the Salida scene.

If you live in the Denver area, you should skip the I-70 traffic fiasco and come to Chaffee County for a more realistic Colorado old-time experience.

A rare combination of vintage Victorian and modern amenities in a cottage setting. Perfect House to visit for those who want to enjoy the Heart of the Rockies, Salida.Wi-Fi included. Due to the antique furniture nature of the property, it is not recommended for rambunctious children. Short-term rental license number 0344.

This 115 year old home has been entirely remodeled with attentive care to re-use the original molding where possible. The two-bedrooms sleep six. The upstairs bath includes a claw foot tub and shower combination. The lower bathroom is a shower , sink and toilet only. The kitchen was re-modeled in 2006 as we popped the top to make the ceilings 10 feet tall. It includes a customer handmade, wood topped island. New carpet in 2014. Corner Lot. Huge deck in the back yard to sprawl out on and sit under the elm tree. Beautifully landscaped corner lot. Laundry facilities on-site.

Property manager

Doug and/or Leanna Lampshire

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

The yard is fenced/cleanup after your dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking will invalidate your property deposit

Electric Car Charging is allowed but subject to a fee

Important information

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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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salida

Located in Salida, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. 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. 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.

Salida, CO

What's nearby

Riverside Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Salida Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
‪Boathouse Cantina - ‬15 min walk
‪Moonlight Pizza - ‬10 min walk
‪Mo Burrito - ‬12 min walk
‪Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse located?

Located in Salida, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Art Matters Gallery & Studio, Arkansas River and Riverside Park. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Salida Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jordana G.

1 Jan 2025

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

Wonderful Salida home

This is a quaint home in walking distance of downtown. Had everything we needed. Would stay here again.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Serrano

1 Dec 2024

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

Great place

The place was very nice and we had a great stay in Salida. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

15 Oct 2024

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

Wonderful home in Salida

We really enjoyed our time in Salida! The house was exactly as pictured; it was comfortable, stocked well, and had plenty of room to spread out. The outdoor area was very spacious as well - the deck was great for morning coffee and the yard was huge, and our dog had more than enough space to play outside. It was an easy 8-10 minute walk into the heart of town, which we enjoyed. We will be coming back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

11 Aug 2024

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

Excellent Salida Getaway

We loved our stay at the "Sunshine Cottage" in Salida. They house is lovely with thoughtful decorations and comfortable furniture. The large patio and yard is great to work remotely from or lounge in. Easy walking distance to downtown. We highly recommend staying here and look forward to going back in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary a.

1 Aug 2024

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

Great Salida stay

This is the second time we stayed in this house. It is a great house that is in a wonderful neighborhood. We stayed in the same place last year and found it just as clean and comfortable as in our previous visit. Acces was easy and we were a 15 minute walk from downtown. We visited in July and while it was very warm during the day the house stayed very comfortable. It has a great patio and we were even visited by a young buck one day.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

31 July 2024

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

Awesome weekend getaway

This property was phenomenal. It was just as it was listed. It was clean, the location was perfect, walkable to town. Need to bring your own bikes and water toys. One note, the shower/bathroom, is downstairs in the basement. There is only one bathroom on the main level. It was not a big deal though. We saw lots of deer walking around the neighborhood. It was a lovely lovely getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Y.

25 July 2024

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

Beautiful and perfectly accommodating home

This is by far the best vrbo we have ever stayed at. Often on arrival the house seems less than the photos but here the house was even better. It was so charming and welcoming. We loved it and will def reuse every time we come to Salida. The only suggestion is on the listing mention that one bathroom is downstairs. My husband is handicapped and can't use a clawfoot tub shower. Using stairs is hard within a railing on both sides. But honestly we would have come anyway and made it work. It's just important info to some people.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N.

20 July 2024

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

Hot July stay for our daughter's wedding!

This property was a great fit for our stay to get ready for our daughter's wedding. We were only about 10 blocks from their house and had room to spend time with them and some friends both inside and out on the deck. I created all the desserts in the large kitchen and had plenty of space in the refrigerator for everything. My only disappointment of our stay is that the listing stated air conditioning, but only in 1 bedroom and it was a portable unit with the exhaust mounted in the back bedroom window. Coming from the midwest, air conditioning means throughout the entire house. I should have known it might not be that way in Colorado. The evenings were pretty cool, so opening the windows helped. Overall it was a great stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke E.

7 July 2024

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

Salida charm

This was a great place for our family get together. Well stocked, clean, and a wonderful backyard for the kids and dogs. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lesley h.

2 July 2024

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

Louisiana Rafters

My husband and I and another couple stayed in this cute cottage while rafting and hiking in Salida. It was conveniently located to all the best restaurants and shopping, and the rafting on the Arkansas was an easy drive away. The cottage was cutely furnished with everything we needed. Beds were super comfy and bathrooms were very nice. Our only complaint was that the AC was only in one bedroom, so the other bedroom tended to get a bit warm, but we were there on a very warm week, so it's usually probably fine. We will definitely book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maesyn R.

28 June 2024

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

Fabulously cozy

This property was the perfect stay for our wedding weekend. We were very busy the whole weekend - in and out of the home prepping for the wedding and it was so easily accessible. Beautiful backyard and large patio that allowed us to relax with family and also enjoy our morning coffee. Being dog friendly was just a perk! Can’t give this location enough stars!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

19 May 2024

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

Awesome Salida home

We had a great stay at the cottage with three of us and our dog. The walk to town is super convenient and we enjoyed hanging out on the back deck

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

8 Apr 2024

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

Great Location

Wonderful Victorian house with all the upgrades close to downtown! My host was super helpful and communication was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

6 Jan 2024

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

Christmas trip

House was perfect! We enjoyed our stay! Definitely will book this house again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jan 2024

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

Clean Great Location with Big Deck and Yard

It was so nice to have a pet friendly home with a big fenced in yard and still close enough to walk into town. We had a wonderful stay in the clean home with a spacious and well equipped kitchen. It’s a 15 minute walk to town, where we enjoyed the restaurants, shops, drinks and coffee. It’s a quiet street and the beds were comfortable too! Thanks for being great hosts!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sofia N.

11 Dec 2023

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

Always a pleasure

We enjoyed our return visit to "Where Victorian Meets Cottage Farmhouse". It is a sweet historic house and we hope to return soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

2 Nov 2023

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

Great house and location

The house is very nice. It was very clean upon our arrival. Since we travel to Salida often, it was important to have a house where we could walk to various places like restaurants. The outside seating was a great place to get some warmth from the sun. The kitchen was well equipped which is important to us since we like to cook. The laundry room was much appreciated and well equipped also. The beds were very comfortable. The only negative point was having to go through the main floor bathroom as a passage way to the other bedroom and bathroom. The second bath is down in basement/lower floor which might be hard for someone with a disability. Bathroom linens were plush and clean. Our dog really enjoyed the backyard, but there are dogs next door so we kept him on a leash. All in all, we would stay here again.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

26 Oct 2023

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

Sisters trip

It was the perfect place for our time together. A short walk to Main Street for shopping, eating and Ghost tour, soaking at My. Princeton & a drive up Monarch Pass to see the glistening golden aspens & cottonwoods.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

8 Oct 2023

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

Great Place to Stay

This is the third time we've stayed here at the Sunflower Cottage and it never disappoints in its overall comfort and spaciousness.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lola N.

7 Aug 2023

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

Best stay ever

We’ve traveled to Salida 7 times, always staying somewhere new. We will be back next summer and have already booked this location for that future trip. Location, cleanliness, layout, outdoor space, comfort - this place had it all.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

5 Aug 2023

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

Nostalgia with Modern Convenience

Sunflower Cottage has been remodeled with high quality workmanship and an eye for historic design. The beds were comfortable, shower relaxing and the yard beautifully maintained. We had every convenience and more. The kitchen is easy to cook in for a crowd, if needed. It's about 10-12 blocks from downtown on a quiet shaded street with two lovely outside decks. We hope we can spend time there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

28 July 2023

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay. Great location, clean house, safe neighborhood. The access to the second bedroom is through the front bedroom or through the pass through bathroom. That was fine for our family, but something to know for a different dynamic. The house has a lot of character. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

5 July 2023

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

Wonderful as usual

This was the 4th time that friends and i have collectively stayed at this property. It remains our first choice if available. Charming and comfortable ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

4 July 2023

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

Loved this Salida cottage!

We had a great stay over the 4th of July. The house had everything we needed. We had a great bbq on the back deck and our sweet senior dog loved the yard. We walked downtown for dinner a few times and loved the location and the neighborhood. Lovely house!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 June 2023

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

Girls Weekend A Success!

We had a Girls Weekend and were delighted to find out that FIBARK was occurring the same weekend. The house was comfortable, clean and the location was quiet and peaceful. We were able to walk to all FIBARK events that we wanted to attend and made some really good memories ! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Doug and/or Leanna Lampshire

Doug and Leanna are Colorado Natives who fell in love with Salida and wish to share the beauty, charm and pace this gem has to offer. We love to ride downtown on bikes and go out for a glass of wine, eat at a great local restaurant and listen to a local band. Riding "duckies" down the river is a blast!

Why they chose this property

There is just something very tranquil about this house. You WILL feel it when you get here.
We invested in this property because we respect the style and grace of older homes, transom windows. The original parlor and 8" mouldings are very appealing to us.

What makes this property unique

Sit on the loveseat rocker on the front porch or grill on the back deck. The back deck is large and private. The backyard is big enough to play catch, croquet or frisbee.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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