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Monarch Crest Chalet- Sauna and Pet Friendly

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TV, DVD player, stereo
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4185 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Salida, CO
  • San Isabel National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Southbound
    6 min drive
  • Orcs
    11 min drive
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    20 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Monarch Crest Chalet- Sauna and Pet Friendly

STR #003530
Monarch Crest Chalet-Secluded Mountain Property!
2 bedroom, 2 full baths, open dining and living area with well appointed kitchen- Vaulted ceiling cabin with 2 covered decks, covered patio, garage for parking and a big room for your gear. Anytime of year, snow, sun or rain, this cabin is a wonderful place to come to, make it your home after any adventure. The cabin faces an Aspen grove with breathtaking sunrises, and backs up to the National Forest. .2 miles from the South Fork of the Arkansas River, can hear it from the property. Multiple hiking/mtn. biking trails. 3 miles to Monarch Ski Area and Monarch Crest Mtn. bike trail. 20 minutes from Salida.

***November thru April this Mountain Home requires 4-wheel drive AND snow chains or auto-socks. In addition, pickups will need substantial weight over the rear axle! Without chains you will not make it into the driveway!***

This home offers:
~6 Person Outdoor Sauna!
~Main level Master Bedroom with an Olympic Queen dual sleep number bed
~Full bathroom
~Full sized sleeper sofa
~Well appointed Kitchen with many kitchen aides-Blender, Food processor, Crock pot, Tea kettle, Coffee maker, Coffee grinder, Toaster, Microwave and plenty of cooking utensils.
~Dining Area with dining table
~Starlink Internet. Streaming TV and DVD player, stereo and landline.
~Loft bedroom with queen bed and a full sofa sleeper. Walk right outside to your own personal covered deck with lounge chairs.
~Twin bed in its own cubby like nook, very safe feeling and cozy for the kids, inside nook is a T.V with DVD player.
~Full bathroom upstairs.
~Washer and dryer
~Iron and ironing board
~Hair dryer
~Gas Grill
~Go down to the basement and gather your gear, walk into garage from room, get into your car and go!
-2 well behaved dogs are welcome

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
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from San Isabel National Forest. The cabin offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Steps from San Isabel National Forest and 6 minutes by car from East Trees
As a guest of Monarch Crest Chalet- Sauna and Pet Friendly, you'll find a sauna and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Monarch cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Pinon Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,987 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Dog Friendly Monarch Crest
Pet Friendly Monarch Crest Chalet
Dog Friendly Monarch Crest Chalet Cabin
Dog Friendly Monarch Crest Chalet Monarch
Dog Friendly Monarch Crest Chalet Cabin Monarch
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Monarch Crest Chalet- Sauna and Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick O., Goodland, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful escape!
Wonderful place to escape the noise of the city yet close enough to everything. Had a great experience place was very nice and well kept!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Mountain Getaway
Clean, comfortable, quiet cabin with nice views. We enjoyed a relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose O.

Liked: Cleanliness
few days in the woods
Great house, had everything we needed and more. Lots of space and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
This cabin was the meeting place for our family for a long weekend. The cabin is lovely and well maintained. We had everything we needed. The sauna was a bonus that our adult children loved. The "how to's" of the cabin were clearly spelled out. The kitchen was well stocked. We had a lot of fun playing one of the games we found in the cabin. All in all, it's a great place to stay in a beautiful part of Colorado.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

jesse g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aspen
Cool little cabin in the woods. Not fancy but real cozy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last Ski trip
We came out from the Midwest for one last ski trip. Had a good time and enjoyed the home. The snow removal guy did a nice job of cleaning up the heavy snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade J., Topeka, KS

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain vacation at Garfield
We enjoyed our stay and skiing at Monarch! There was so much snow and the roads were kept cleaned. A beautiful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Hideaway...
Overall a wonderful place to stay while skiing/snowboarding up on the divide at Monarch. This space feels right at home and is nestled back in the Garfield neighborhood with privacy and beautiful views. I would highly recommend and we're planning on coming back for years to come!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keenan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice out of the way place.
Great, comfortable house with great access the both San Isabel (technically right out back yard) and Gunnison NF, with many opportunities for fly fishing. Highly recommend this place. Its also right down the pass from skiing if you like that too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Time
Outside of car issues the trip was fun. We enjoyed the house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
Everything was fantastic!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado Vacation
2nd time we have stayed there. Close proximity to all things outdoors in Colorado. We appreciate the opportunity to stay there while in Colorado. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan P., Wichita, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin!
They aren't kidding about needing 4WD to get here! but once you do it's great. Perfect spot for our family of 4 with two small kids and dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Very peaceful setting and well appointed home. Grew proximity to Monarch ski area and Salida. Chains are needed to access in the winter, though we’re able to get to the bottom of the driveway without them. Worth it for the solitude!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade J., Topeka, KS

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!
We were surprised to see the location is close to Monarch Mt.! The home was beautiful on the mountain and very nicely kept and clean! There was a lot of snow when we arrived Feb. 15-19th, 2023. The roads were plowed 2 times when we were there. We had no problems! It was a quiet location and sledding was fun! The Sauna was nice after our ski days!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Never stayed. Frightening experience. Remote location of home never communicated. Arrived after dusk and was not prepared for switch back dirt road and dangerous driving conditions. If not familiar with area, it is not safe. I am very unhappy that I spent nearly $700 and could not risk my family's safety to stay at property. Unfortunately, no refund available. Had to seek other 2 night accomodations last minute. Major damper on what was to be an enjoyable ski trip with family to Monarch Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Alyson B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Access is Snow Challenged
This was a beautiful cabin on a beautiful property. The snow was gorgeous and kids enjoyed sledding. Property manager required AWD OR snow chains. We had AWD. The road leading to the cabin isn’t always accessible by AWD which dampened the times we wanted to go skiing or drive to town. Our vehicle got stuck in the snow and Pinion pretty much said sorry, we said you need snow chains - which it was either AWD or snow chains. The plow driver passed at odd times which made getting to Monarch early impossible. Overall a beautiful place but I would NOT recommend during winter months of heavy snow unless you have chains.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Kimberly H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
disappointing
Adorable house and great communication with management but much busier area than implied with photos (could see and hear the highway) and kitchen was really gross. A primary reason for using VRBO type locations when we travel is the ability to cook our own meals and this place made that near impossible both nights. There are lots of cooking gadgets but if they didn’t fit in the strangely small dishwasher then they appeared to have not been cleaned, like ever. Greasy knives and skillets and baking sheets. The whole house filled with smoke when we tried to use the oven - - we had the doors and windows opened for more than an hour so we didn’t choke. And when we tried to adjust dinner plans and use the grill, the ignition switch didn’t work. Managements solution for that was to have someone drop off a lighter late the next day. Great place as long as you don’t cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place-perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids
Beautiful place-great condition. Cool layout for a couple kids too. Our family of 4 fit perfectly-was a really good time. Highly recommend for getting away from it all but still only about 15 min to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
We enjoyed our time at this property so much. So clean and comfortable. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

james p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time of year to be in the mountains
The property was beautiful and easy to find. Great views, fishing within walking distance, and all the stuff you need to cook, etc. Our only problem was the altitude which affected my wife near the end of the trip so we had to leave a little early. Lots of things to see and do in the area. On the whole a great trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
It was awesome to be in the tranquility of the mountain home. House was great and in very clean condition. We appreciate staying in coziness of the house. Especially liked the ski lift swing. Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute joy.
Loved the week we spent at this beautiful mountain home. You can really tell the owners take great pride and it is managed very well. Our only small gripe is that the internet was very inconsistent and our cell service was even worse. This was not a surprise as it was called out in the literature we received/reviewed, so you just need to know this is for a more “off-the-grid” kind of experience. At that, this place really excels. Such a beautiful setting and we’ve never stayed in a cleaner or well furnished rental, at any elevation, let alone 9600 feet above sea level. Thanks for providing such an opportunity. Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022