Get Away From it All at Whiskey Rapids! Dog Friendly!

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7134 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Howard, CO

SteamPlant Theater and Event Center
28 min drive
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
30 min drive
Monarch Ski Area
54 min drive
Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
34 min drive

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Recharge your life & create a memorable vacation on the river.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Classic Colorado Mountain Cabin! Nestled beneath the majestic Twin Sister Peaks on 2.5 acres. Come and get away from it all at Whiskey Rapids. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, washer dryer and fully stocked kitchen, all within 25 minutes to Salida, 45 minutes to the all natural powder at Monarch Mountain, and minutes to the Gold Medal Water of the Arkansas River.
**During Winter Months it is HIGHLY encouraged that guest have ALL Wheel Drive Vehicles and/or snow chains. Pinon Vacation Rentals is not responsible for providing any type of towing services.
**This home does not have Air-Conditioning

This home offers:
~Master bedroom with Queen Bed
~2nd Bedroom with Queen Bed
~3rd Bedroom with one Queen Bed and one Twin Bed
~2 Bathrooms
~Washer & Dryer
~Fully stocked kitchen for easy meal prep
~Projector TV with pull down screen
~1 Well Behaved Dog is allowed

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

The cabin offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
10 minutes by car from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and 13 minutes from Arkansas River

Get Away From it All at Whiskey Rapids! Dog Friendly! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Howard cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Pinon Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Books
TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill

Laundry

Washer/dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
On a river

Things to do

Bicycles
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting 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

Bicycles
Unit size: 1,440 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 - 28

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

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

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Get Away From it All at Whiskey Rapids! Cabin

Get Away From it All at Whiskey Rapids! Howard

Get Away From it All at Whiskey Rapids! Cabin Howard

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Get Away From it All at Whiskey Rapids! Dog Friendly! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Jim R.

7 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

12 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Loved our stay. Clean and cozy little cabin for our ski trip to monarch.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaela M.

11 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved our stay!

This is a great spot for a group of friends or family. The views are incredible, there's lots of indoor and outdoor space for relaxing, and the kitchen is well-stocked for group meals.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

30 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

My husband and I enjoyed a romantic stay in the mountains!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Joan H.

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visits

Good times with family

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, private cabin in the mountains

Whiskey River was as beautiful as shown in the photos. It was cozy, comfortable, and a wonderful retreat. It met the needs of my "I need to get up in the mountains!!" itch. Not a complaint, but an FYI: the outdoor 'Edison bulb' lights stopped working. We left them unplugged. Not sure if there was a circuit tripped (we couldn't find a breaker panel to check). The kitchen faucet is getting loose: may want to tighten it up, so it works better. The instructions for the pellet stove and projector are out-dated. We figured it all out, but had to do our own research. There is also no dishwasher, though the instructions say to start it upon leaving the premises. Again, not complaining -- just providing information on our stay. I gave only four stars for cleanliness: there were several dirty dishes in the cabinets and silverware drawer. We had to wash everything prior to use, because they were filthy. We were shocked to find these items in the otherwise clean, tidy place. We know we left the dishes cleaner than we found them (scrubbed off cooking/baked-on grime from several pots and pans). We left some of our own coffee for the next guest to use. (Only one pot was complimentary? Seriously?) Other than the dirty dishes and the FYI items mentioned above, we very much enjoyed our stay, and the service and communication we received from Pinon.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sam s.

12 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay

We had a great time—such a cool cabin. Our favorite part was the big yard and deck. We played yard games and ate food outside at the big table. The inside was clean and well-decorated!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

4 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A very nice stay

My daughter, dogs, and I all enjoyed our stay. Great view of the Santa Christos, deer, and night sky. Cabin is well appointed and we loved having the windows open at night.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

23 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Summer Basecamp

We wanted a secluded location to relax and decompress, while allowing us to travel around the region. This was perfect. Exactly as described and excellent hosts. Could not have asked for a better experience and excited to get back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

1 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location with views!

Had a wonderful time staying at whiskey rapids. Great views only 20 minutes from Salida.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

D. J. N.

24 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet with a view!

This property was just as described. It was large enough for our family of four and our dog. The house was clean and the surroundings were peaceful. The only other souls we saw were the deer that walked quietly by the house each day. This is a wonderful place for a quiet getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Came to the area to see family. The location was very close to them and made the visit very comfortable. Already recommended to the group for future needs

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aspen S.

22 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great mountain hideaway

The space was quiet and clean. It even feels larger in person than expected and it was easy to find.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jeremy T.

3 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house/cabin

Great place…nice cabin feel that is remote enough but close to Salida if one should choose. Dog friendly was a great addition. Pull down TV projector was great feature

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonnia S.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

First Family Vaca

We had an amazing time. It was our first full family vacation, not just a weekend getaway. The views from the front deck make this cabin an amazing stay. The cabin is older so it has some creaks but had nearly everything we needed for the week. It was close enough to everything we had planned for the week to keep us busy. We did lose power because of inclement weather so it made things a little spooky out in the wilderness but we were able to get more supplies after texting which made things much cozier for the rest of the stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

8 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin

The cabin was adorable, I would consider bringing your own pots/pans and plastic wear. It was super cozy overall and we truly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammie B.

7 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay was wonderful! It was very quite and clean! Will definitely go back!

Only thing that I would change is there is no airconditioner it was cool at night but not a fan of sleeping with windows open lol

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Whiskey River Wonderful!

It is a wonderful surprise when the reality is better than the listing! So much space for storage and all outdoor gear

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cabin and fabulous property

We loved everything about this property! The cabin was just adorable and newly redone it seems. It was decorated so nicely! It was very clean and well stocked. The property was very private with a great view! Our grandsons loved roaming the property. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeny W.

23 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

So peaceful and beautiful

We loved our stay at Whiskey Rapids! The cabin was the perfect size! We had everything we needed. Loved sitting on the porches in the mornings and evenings after a day of adventuring.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brandy N.

4 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely served its purpose!

Overall, we enjoyed the home and its location. Just a couple of things…be very cautious of the stairs. They are very steep! Also, they have a projector but no cable or satellite tv. You could only use streaming devices. Definitely was not a deal breaker, but just giving a heads up for those that may be thinking otherwise. We had no issues with the WiFi though. I would recommend to others.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia M., Denver

29 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spot!

My husband and I spent our elopement weekend at this amazing cabin. The location is perfect - close to Salida and a wonderful view of the mountains. The property manager was super responsive during our stay. The projector is awesome for a movie night, and we loved roasting s’mores using the fire pit. The indoor wood stove also makes the cabin very cozy in the fall/winter weather. We definitely recommend this spot. It’s also close to great hikes and hot springs.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John and Kathleen R.

25 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A beatiful, quiet, majestic place to stay.

Clean and wonderful...we loved it...THANK YOU!!!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

10 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great house that feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere but is only 25 minutes from Salida. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norma K.

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

The house was great, bed comfortable, and kitchen well stocked. The only problem we had was with the directions to the house. I did not try to call the property manager, because I did not have cell service, but if you are going to this house turn on Cherry Lane in Howard. STAY on Cherry Lane until it ends at Smith Road. It turns into a dirt road. It says in the directions a highway 47, but there is no sign for it until after the turn. We really enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings. Saw many deer and elk while at the house.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021