We had a wonderful 3-day stay at Allen House Vacation Home during our September mountain biking…read moretrip. The location was perfect--quiet, convenient, and an easy drive to some of the best trails in the area. After long days of riding, it was a treat to relax in the beautiful garden, which gave the home such a peaceful and welcoming feel. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. What really stood out, though, were the hosts--they were warm, friendly, and made us feel right at home. If you're looking for a place to stay near Salida or Monarch Pass, whether for biking, hiking, or just enjoying the mountains, this is a fantastic choice. We'd love to come back!

What an amazing place! Thoughtfully designed for both adults and children, with a nook for skis and…read moreshoes, made the job of transferring ski gear for the entire family effortless! The house is very well updated and is immaculately clean! Every detail is thought through: spacious bedrooms with plenty of extra pillows and blankets, sparkling bathrooms with all necessities -and then some, and a well stocked kitchen! Perfect location between the slopes & downtown attractions. And what an amazing host! All messages are answered in seconds, always available, welcoming and accommodating! We felt right at home. I would not look for any other place in Salida.

Amazing house, amazing views, charming town. The house was super clean and very well appointed even…read moredown to laundry detergent!. It's lovingly decorated and has plenty of space for a large group like ours. We didn't feel crowded at all. The outdoor firepit was perfect for roasting marshmallows and making smores. Salida was just 5 minutes away yet the acreage surrounding the house felt like we were totally alone. Peaceful, serene and gorgeous. We hiked to Castle Gardens from the driveway and our dogs had all the space they wanted while running off leash. The owner was very friendly, easy to communicate with and gave us lots of ideas of what to do, where to eat and where to enjoy the outdoors. We're going back in the winter to ski Monarch!!!!

From the owner: Luxury Mountain Accommodations Lodging Close to Skiing…read moreMountain Lodging Secluded Lodging 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Close to Rafting Historic Salida, Colorado

This was my first bed and breakfast experience, and it was a good one…read more The guest house is a large clean space above the garage. It has a private bath, a bed and a pull-out couch. There is also a long counter area with a sink, microwave, and small refrigerator. The proprietors supplied the room with a portable burners, if you wish to cook. Since there weren't restaurants in the area, we stopped at Whole Foods in Denver and stocked up on food for the weekend. After a long day of hiking, this was a great place to relax and unwind. Oh yes, there was also wireless internet for those who must stay connected. Liz was a great host to us. She offered to loan us winter gear for our trek, and she had homemade peanut butter cookies waiting for us upon our return. We stayed two nights- early the morning of our attempt at Mt Elbert, she made a robust breakfast of eggs, bacon, and toast. The next morning was more relaxed, and she met us with pancakes and sausage. Delicious. The view was wonderful as well- on the patio, there are plenty of chairs to lounge around an outdoor fireplace, and there is a jacuzzi. All this overlooks Twin Lakes and the majestic mountains in the background. Next time, I hope to indulge in the outdoor amenities!

Well, I suppose it's better late than never. My family & I have stayed with Liz & James twice…read moresince November 2013. We had traveled out there in November to recon for the Leadville 100 MTB race. Then again we returned in August 2014 for the Leadville 100 MTB race. They have an awesome home, which they've shared with us as a B&B. Liz has cooked great us many great breakfasts and we've shared awesome conversations about all things in life - kids, life, teaching and the Leadville 100 MTB race. Since they live along the Leadville MTB race route and usually have racers staying with them, for the race they go out to cheer on and support the racers. They have a beautiful home, which I wish I could actually buy since they're selling it to move on to their next chapter in life. However, until they sell it appears they will either rent the entire house or just the B&B portion. Don't hesitate to contact James or Liz to spend the night or even 10 days with them... You won't regret it! We really hope to can stay at A Wolf Den for the 2015 Leadville race. Not only have Liz & James been great inn keepers, they have become friends whom we'll keep in touch with for years to come.

I stayed here last night and thoroughly enjoyed it! I booked the Sunshine & Solitude cottage. I…read moreenjoyed it so much that I decided to stay another evening, to extend my experience and stay in a different cottage. Hillside Colorado Cottages is such a perfect location to unwind and decompress; a great opportunity to unplug from all of your mobile devices. So, heads up here! If you're looking for a place where you will be guaranteed cell phone service, this most likely isn't the best option for you. If you truly want to "unplug" and decompress, without all the daily distractions, this is the place for you. My cottage was clean and quiet. I had beautiful views of the mountains. I also saw a family of deer at dusk, not too far from my cabin. I thought that Westcliffe was peaceful. Hillside is quieter.... Shhhh..... Perfect setting to go on your own spiritual retreat. This is exactly what I needed for what I've had going on in my life lately. I feel recharged. Looking forward to spending another evening at Hillside Colorado Cottages.

I was in a wedding here this past weekend and we had such a great time…read more The grounds are gorgeous and offer some fantastic views of the mountains. It was lovely to wake up to and such a nice change of scenery (and humidity) from STL. I am unsure of the name of the cottage we stayed in, but it had 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This was perfect for the bridal party, as there were 4 of us. We had enough room to get ready in the living room with hair and makeup without feeling cramped. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. I recommend bringing disposable silverware, cups, and plates to save you time on dishes if you have a big party! The venue offered a lot of other cottages for the bride and groom, as well as the groomsmen. It was easy to hop from building to building. My favorite part was where cocktail hour was- it was under the willows (gorgeous) and offered shade and such a casual outdoorsy feeel. They also had lights hanging up and a couch. So cool. It was an intimate ceremony with great views. Everyone was so accommodating and lovely!! Thank you.

This place has it all - we enjoyed the romantic time alone here on our first trip, as well as the…read morereturn trip with our young grandsons. Everything we could want for the week was provided; the kitchen is fully stocked with all the cooking and eating needs supplied - EXCEPT the food which you must bring to the cabin; to the laundry (YES there is a washer and dryer inside this cabin); to the bathroom with it's fully stocked towels and toiletries. There is also a grill with a table and chairs outside if you are in the mood for some outside cooking. It is so peaceful you may find you won't need the cable and wifi, but if you do, both are provided. Would recommend - will return!

We stayed in their family suite, which gave us plenty of room to spread out and make ourselves at…read morehome. The accommodations are comfortable, albeit a bit dated, but all of the furniture and furnishings are in good shape. This place is also very, very clean - they really put their attention on ensuring you feel safe staying in the space. Since we were in the family suite, we had our own private entrance, so we never disturbed other guests, or vice versa. It was a bit warm the weekend we were there, but there is a small window unit and some fans to help circulate air. Only drawback is that Westcliffe is a ranching-heavy community, so expect to smell field manure...depending on wind direction, you may not want to keep your windows open!

Wonderful lodge!! We stayed one night as we were traveling through and we are so happy we did. The…read moreroom was very nice and clean with so much space. The lodge used to be a bed and breakfast, the dining room and kitchen can be used but I don't believe you can use the stove only the fridge. I contacted Barb the owner to ask for the wi-fi password and she emailed me back right away. The suite was so nice but the screen in the windows needed to be replaced and the one looked like it was going to fall out the window. Overall it was great with a beautiful view of the mountains. Thank you to the owners we loved our night.

The Antero Hot Springs Cabins are run down and poorly maintained. The price that is charged for…read morethese cabins is extremely high for what you get. They appear to have been quaint at one time but they are not now. First, these cabins are not remote at all. They are located right next to each other and there is a house on the hill overlooking two of them. We could hear the people next to us talking while they were in the back of their cabin, and I'm sure that they could hear us. There really isn't much privacy. The hot springs fed hot tub was nice but it was not clean. Supposedly, the tubs are drained and cleaned after every guest stay. I highly doubt that ours was drained let alone cleaned. I spent the first 30 minutes skimming out leaves and debris from the surrounding trees and plants. The cabins are rustic. They are definitely not luxurious. The shower is very small and basic. It is so small and dirty that you will be thinking: "why bother?" Ours had mold in the grout. BTW, it takes almost 10 minutes for the water to get hot. I could give some more specifics but if you've read this far, I think you get the idea. If you're not concerned about having a lot of privacy and cleanliness etc, these may be worth a visit...but I think for the price, you can do a lot better. One more thing: there is a review on Yelp or Google about the owner's dogs bothering some guests. When my friend, who booked our stay, inquired about it, the owner or an employee named Jessica replied in a way as to suggest that there was no problem. However, when we got into the cabin and read some of the many signs and rules, one mentioned that if loose dogs come near the cabin to not feed them or let them into the cabin. It described the dogs as being "valley dogs." I suspect that they are the owners dogs. I could hear dogs barking in the residence on the property. They didn't bother us at all but it made me suspect that the owners are not being forthright about the issue that had been reported in the review.

We really lucked out and were able to book the Hortense cabin for a couple of nights on short…read morenotice during this unseasonably gorgeous March. We loved it so much we came right home to book a cabin in Fall and they are almost completely full! My experience with most travel accommodations is that their websites make them appear more spacious and idyllic than they are. However, the website for Antero doesn't do the cabins justice: they are large, well maintained and filled with history. The springs for each cabin are clean, hot and beautiful. All you hear out there is quiet and the creek. The pricing is quite reasonable for the size and privacy. The beds aren't very firm, but if your back hurts you can always head out for a soak!

Rented a mountain home for a weekend. Piñon was easy to work with, house and location were amazing.read more

Absolutely love the scenic drive to Salida! Staying at piñon vacation rentals that my company I…read morework for purchased! Very easy instructions on how to check in! Love how clean everything is and just like a hotel all of your needs are provided even a washer and dryer!!! Absolutely recommend staying here for work or even a vacation or weekend get away! Can't wait for my wife to join in a month!

Great place to stay in Salida. Older property but very well maintained and clean. We stayed in…read morecottage 306 which has a two bedroom, great for giving kiddies their own space. Had a small fridge and microwave. Continental breakfast in the morning with bagels, cereal and yogurt. Surprisingly good coffee. Super nice staff that had great local recommendations. Would cottage again.

Excellent value and location. Friendly front desk…read morepersonnel. Swimming pool and hot tub. Spacious King suite. Lovely lounge for a continental breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay.