Vacation rentals in Howard

Quiet mountain retreat in a solar adobe home

Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado is a simple and elegant adobe-style solar home that is sure to calm your mind and warm your heart. The house sits on 3-1/2 acres of pinon and juniper trees and offers stunning valley and mountain views - all surrounded by deep sense of quiet. Due to the absence of city lights and the high elevation of Crestone, the stars are exceptionally bright in the night sky. The house features a full kitchen and two separate bedrooms

Spruce Mountain Getaway

For those seeking solitude………you know who you are…. Toast marshmallows and watch the stars in our high altitude, low light pollution mountain paradise gem. Privately nestled in a tall pine and aspen forest. At 9,300 ft, the summers are cool, the wildflowers are plentiful and the stars are bright. Very private, very quiet. Sip your coffee on the deck and maybe the local moose, elk or deer will pay you a visit. Wildlife you won’t miss- mosquitoes. Enjoy your stay in our mosquito-less mountain.

Private Stargazer home w/ HOT TUB & Rooftop Deck

Imagine a cabin with a wood hot tub + king bed. On a street with no neighbors in an undiscovered mountain town at the base of stunning 14,000’ mountains. A stocked kitchen to cook meals, outdoor dining in the courtyard. Natural light pouring in the house all day. The most vibrant sunsets you’ve ever seen, at night stars wrap around you like never before and a roof top deck to enjoy natures show. Enjoy the evening by 1 of the fireplaces with a movie, listening to vinyl records or the fire crackle

Three Peaks Ranch

Escape to this stunning modern ranch cabin nestled at the base of three 14ers with breathtaking mountain views in all directions. Enjoy the luxurious furnishings inside and out, plus vaulted ceilings, a large fireplace, and a screened-in porch. With several trailheads within walking distance, you'll have easy access to hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Fish in crystal-clear lakes, spot wildlife, and stargaze under the Milky Way in our dark sky community.

The River Sweet

My river property is located right on the edge of the Arkansas river in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The property is comfortably accessed by the highway with ample parking for 8 automobiles. At the same time there is 1200’of private river access with a large comfortable access via boating and wading. Our property is really all about the river. In the spring, summer and fall the river can really be moving. This provides an ideal place to relax and enjoy the sounds, birds and pastoral scene.

Private River Retreat

The River Retreat, right off of Hwy 50, is a short 10 minute drive from historical downtown Salida. This beautiful home sits just above the Arkansas River with stairs leading to the private riverfront property. Gold medal fishing, rafting, kayaking and swimming from the back door. Here you can get away from the business of life and recharge in nature, yet are so close to town. Hikes nearby and a great deck to just sit and let stress melt away as you listen to the sound of the river flow by.

Riverview cabin with hot tub (STR25-092)

This new cabin sits on the South Arkansas River in Poncha Springs, minutes away from Salida. It's nestled on 5 acres with cottonwoods throughout. The river is the focal point of the cabin. Listen to the sounds of the river while enjoying a soak in the hot tub on the riverside back patio. The views are spectacular and the style is fresh. This cabin is a rare find and a true gem. The cabin sleeps two and is perfect for a couples or individual retreat. No pets or children. STR License #25-092

Downtown Loft in Historic Savoy Building STR #0700

Built in 1887, the Savoy building is home to this beautifully renovated and appointed Loft. The open floor plan is graced with historic brick walls and original 8' tall windows looking out onto First St. French doors open to a private bedroom, the kitchen is adorned with wood cabinets, marble countertops and stainless steel appliances, and the dining and living spaces are fashionably furnished in a classic urban loft style. A rooftop patio completes the scene for this stylish downtown loft.

Salida Mountain View Retreat, 5 min to Town

Only 5 min to downtown Salida & 25 min to Monarch Ski! Offering a 2 bedroom, 1 bath private 1 story house + sleeper sofa. Treed 2 acre property with mountain views & park-like setting with 2 private decks in addition to a shared "community deck" with seasonal creek (Apr-Oct) & meadow. Please note the basement of the airbnb is privately locked off for storage and the acreage is shared with a separate house. Only 100% cotton sheets & natural detergents, no scented sprays used. Lic #012284

Retreat at Roundhill - Beautiful Mountain Getaway!

Get away from it all at our cottage - Retreat at Round Hill. You will have access to miles of hiking, biking & ATV trails. We own 36 acres, including Round Hill, with amazing mountain views all around. We are backed up to National Forest and BLM land. We're located two miles south of Poncha Pass Summit. Only 15-20 minutes to downtown Salida and 30 minutes to Monarch Mountain Ski Area. We have a fire pit and propane grill outside the entryway. We offer discounts for weekly/longer stays.

Riverbend Retreat Guest Suite

This secluded riverside location is just the place for a quiet and comfortable getaway, 3 miles from downtown Salida. Our rural setting is beautiful in every season, offering views of the mountain valley as well as direct access to fishing easements on the Arkansas River. The private suite is an addition to our home with its own exterior entrance, bathroom, kitchenette, and small dining area. This space is most comfortably used by 2 adults with children, or 3 adults sharing the suite.

Mountaintop Custom Yurt near Salida & Monarch Ski

Welcome to our unique mountain retreat! This custom yurt is nestled directly between Salida and Monarch Mountain, making it a perfect base for your Colorado adventure. This 706 sq ft yurt boasts a full kitchen, bathroom with washer and dryer, and a separate bedroom under a beautiful tongue-in-groove ceiling that spirals up to reveal the dome, showcasing starry skies at night and ample natural light in the daytime. Enjoy a private outdoor space with wraparound deck & barrel sauna.