Monarch Crest Chalet

Name: Monarch Crest Chalet
Author: Pinon Vacation

2 Beds |
2 Baths |
4 Guests

Monarch Crest Chalet

STR #003530
Monarch Crest Chalet – Secluded Mountain Getaway
Escape to Monarch Crest Chalet, a private mountain retreat surrounded by Colorado’s best adventure. This vaulted-ceiling cabin features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an open living/dining space, and a well-equipped kitchen—plus two covered decks, and a covered patio.

Wake up to breathtaking sunrise views over an aspen grove, then step out the back door to the National Forest. You’re just 0.2 miles from the South Fork of the Arkansas River (you can hear it from the property), with multiple hiking and mountain biking trails nearby. Monarch Ski Area and the Monarch Crest mountain bike trail are only 3 miles away, and downtown Salida is about 20 minutes from the cabin.

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!

What You'll Love:

Outdoor 6-person sauna
Main-level primary bedroom with Olympic Queen dual Sleep Number bed
2 full bathrooms (one on each level)
Comfortable sleeping options: loft queen size bed + full sofa sleeper, and a cozy twin nook (great for kids) with TV + DVD
Kitchen stocked for cooking: blender, food processor, crock pot, tea kettle, coffee maker + grinder, toaster, microwave, and plenty of cookware/utensils
Dining table for shared meals
Starlink internet
TVs with Roku streaming + DVD players
Washer/dryer, iron + ironing board, hair dryer
Gas grill
Dog-friendly: up to 2 well-behaved dogs welcome

Other Things to Note:

This home does not have air conditioning.
There is no outdoor burning of any kind other then the propane grill provided.

All Pinon homes are "vacation ready" with a fully appointed kitchen, towels and linens. Hand and dish soaps are provided, as well as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, salt and pepper, coffee filters and laundry detergent.

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

Amenities

Outdoor Amenities

Gas Grill

Location Type

Skiing Nearby

Property

Deck

Kitchen

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Cooking Utensils Provided

Custom Vacation Rental Entertainment

Streaming TV

Internet/Computer

Wireless Internet

Phone

Telephone

Custom Vacation Rental Suitability

No Smoking

Pet Friendly

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River

Boating

Ski

Sports

Cycling

Walking

Fishing

Mountain Biking

Skiing

Hunting

Mountaineering

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Description

What You'll Love:

Outdoor 6-person sauna
Main-level primary bedroom with Olympic Queen dual Sleep Number bed
2 full bathrooms (one on each level)
Comfortable sleeping options: loft queen size bed + full sofa sleeper, and a cozy twin nook (great for kids) with TV + DVD
Kitchen stocked for cooking: blender, food processor, crock pot, tea kettle, coffee maker + grinder, toaster, microwave, and plenty of cookware/utensils
Dining table for shared meals
Starlink internet
TVs with Roku streaming + DVD players
Washer/dryer, iron + ironing board, hair dryer
Gas grill
Dog-friendly: up to 2 well-behaved dogs welcome

Other Things to Note:

This home does not have air conditioning.
There is no outdoor burning of any kind other then the propane grill provided.

Amenities

Outdoor Amenities

Gas Grill

Location Type

Skiing Nearby

Property

Deck

Kitchen

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Cooking Utensils Provided

Custom Vacation Rental Entertainment

Streaming TV

Internet/Computer

Wireless Internet

Phone

Telephone

Custom Vacation Rental Suitability

No Smoking

Pet Friendly

Activities

River

Boating

Ski

Sports

Cycling

Walking

Fishing

Mountain Biking

Skiing

Hunting

Mountaineering

Availability

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Gorgeous cabin

by Marie 2026-06-15

5/5

Cabin was very comfortable, quiet and cozy with plenty of outside seating areas to choose from.

The Best Retreat

by Ashley 2025-10-17

I have lost count of how many times our family has stayed at Monarch Crest. We honestly feel like it is our home away from home! We have spent holidays there and it is the most well appointed, beautiful and relaxing cabin. This past time, for our fall break, we got to enjoy lazy naps on the comfy sofa, the stunning views of leaves from every window and even snow the day we left! It lacks nothing, is always so clean and the best place to make memories! Thank you yet again for sharing your little slice of heaven with us! We'll be back soon!

Wonderful

by Nancy 2025-06-04

We enjoyed our stay at Monarch Crest. The neighborhood is so cute and the house was amazing. The house had everything we needed to make meals, be comfortable and enjoy time together. There are so many fun games, books, and movies. The beds are comfortable and there is space to spread out with the loft area. The decks are additional living space and a great place to relax. The home is lovely and has a great feel to it. It is quiet and relaxing and a short drive to town for festivals or dinner. There is plenty of great hiking nearby and our dog loved it! Pinon was also accommodating and helpful during our stay--they are wonderful to work with!

Perfect, yet again!

by Ashley 2025-05-23

We have spent so many weekends in this beautiful cabin. It is always perfect, no matter the season. We have done a full Thanksgiving dinner here and we have used it as a base point for day trips to the sand dunes, hikes all over from south of Salida to Twin Lakes. It is always sparkling clean and you can feel the love of the owners inside the home in every detail. We will book again soon! Thank you for sharing your little slice of heaven with us yet again!

Family Time

by Julie 2024-07-04

We joined our son and daughter-in-law for some family time at this beautiful cabin. It was well maintained and had everything we needed. The sauna was a hit with the adult children. We did some hiking and white water rafting and played a board game we found in the cabin. Salida is a gem of a little town. We hope to visit again.

Beautiful cabin

by Christi 2024-01-05

4/5

The cabin was outstanding and beautiful and equipped with everything we needed. We just had problems getting up the driveway every day without chains because we couldn’t find any chains that would fit. The driveway area is dangerous. So be sure to follow the owners advice about chains or else you may not make it to the garage. Love the cabin though!!!!!

by Ashley 2023-07-23

I have lost count how many times we've stayed in this perfect cabin over the years. It is the best location to strike out into Salida, Buena Vista, the newly opened scenic gondola at Monarch pass, Mt. Princeton hot springs, St. Elmo ghost town and all the great trails, multiple 14ers and even Gunnison! The cabin fits a family perfectly and has every single thing one could need in the kitchen. We've even done Thanksgiving here before! The ONLY downside this time was all the construction and there being barely any water pressure in the shower. No matter, we'll stay here again and again. Thank you for opening your home to all of us and allowing us to make so many great memories!

Fantastic as usual!

by Shawn 2023-07-13

We've been using Pinon for vacation rentals for around 8 years. They have always worked to make our stays relaxing and stress free. This was our 6th time at Monarch Crest Chalet and it was just as great as the first time. It is a beautiful place with everything you could need for a vacation. The views are amazing from just about anywhere in the home. We will definitely be back again!

Memorial Day Weekend

by Steffani 2023-06-02

We had a wonderful stay. The home is located in a beautiful setting and is very comfortable. Loved the kitchen! Had everything we needed. The host provided all the information we needed and remained in constant communication. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. Perfect spot for a long weekend with some family.

Loved our stay

by Laurie 2022-07-01

Thank you for sharing your home with us. We really enjoyed our time & had no problem relaxing! House has everything you need from blankets & towels to anything & everything you could ever need in the kitchen. Very clean & updated, great views all around & a great location as well. Even the furniture & decor were charming; a lot of love went into this place & you can tell. The hummingbird entertainment was out of this world……you never need to leave the house as they provide nonstop enjoyment! We would highly recommend this home.

Perfect getaway!

by Ashley 2022-03-29

We have stayed here numerous times and each time is better than the last. The cabin was SPOTLESS when we arrived and as always, fully equipped with everything we needed. So close to skiing at Monarch but also close to Salida and a short drive to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs and Buena Vista. We loved playing in the snow around the property, the stillness of the woods and the comfort of the perfectly decorated inside. We will be back again and again! Thank you for sharing your LOVELY cabin with us!

Perfection

by Alison 2022-01-05

It was a picture perfect getaway. The house had all the needed accommodations for a family of 4. Cozy and just enough space. We enjoyed the proximity to skiing, snow mobiling and to Salida; A fun town with great local shops. At the house we enjoyed family game nights, playing in the snow and sledding. I would highly recommend this house. Incredible balance of relaxation and fun! We had a ton of snow… 4 wheel drive and chains are a must as stated!

Great first trip to Colorado

by Kait 2021-10-21

Our honeymoon started with a 5 hour delayed flight, turning our 3 hour drive to the cabin in utter darkness. But waking up to mountains surrounding us was incredible.

Excellent

At first I was so worried when our plane was delayed by 5 hours, knowing that my new husband and I would be driving in a state neither of us had been to in the dark. We arrived at the cabin at 3 am. Exhausted, we brought our bags in then went straight to bed. I woke up first the next day, surrounded my mountains tops and crisp wind hitting my face when I went onto the patio. This cabin was beyond my expectation and I would encourage anyone to try and make it our there.

Beautiful house and location

by David 2021-09-14

Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful house, great location in Monarch Pass. Quiet little development off Hwy 50. My wife and I enjoyed being in the mountains and very close to hiking in the San Isabel National Forest. The house & kitchen have everything you need. Nice deck/porch with a fun porch swing (an old ski lift chair). An easy, 15-minute drive into Salida - even closer to a grocery store in Poncha Springs. Highly recommend it!

Wonderful escape!

by Emily 2021-08-01

Great getaway! Our family with young kiddos and dog loved the location--we enjoyed walking around on the quiet roads, the miners trails on the ridge behind the place, and swinging on the front porch. The cabin is well stocked and beautiful! We will be back!

Terrific Pet Friendly Chalet

by David W 2021-07-25

This a wonderful home and location. The home is located in Garfield, Colorado. Pay heed to the warnings about needing a AWD/4WD vehicle to get to this home. This home is located at the top of the hill (currently) in Garfield on the south side of HWY50. It has a garage, a wonderful kitchen, 2 full bedrooms and full bathrooms. The windows look out at the surrounding trees and mountains. Great views from every window and porch (3 porches). Great place to rest, have some peace and quiet and to recuperate from your hectic lives. Enjoy the views, take time to sit on each of the porches and enjoy the peace and quiet. You can hear some of the HWY50 traffic, but, it didn’t keep us up or wake us up. You have to step outside at night to see the stars. They are so beautiful. Great place to have a well behaved dog. There are random dogs that showed a different times or days. So, keep your dog on a leash when outside.

by Diane 2021-06-30

The craftsmanship in the interior woodwork is outstanding. The chalet is well appointed with everything you need and well located for many mountain adventures. Easy check-in and out. Hope to return.

Beautiful place!

by Susan 2021-03-24

This place was amazing! There was about 4 foot of snow when we went. We had the best time sledding on the sleds that the home ptovided! It was cozy and well stocked. Right up the road from the ski area and an easy drive to Salida. We enjoyed our stay!

by Bobby 2021-01-08

Beautiful place - close to skiing and Salida. Atmosphere at 9600 above sea level can be a challenge for some. Would much prefer wood burning fireplace and of course a hot tub would have been great! We enjoyed our stay. Must have all-terrain tires, 4-wheel drive and possibly chains! We did not use chains but there was no new snow while we were there. Highly recommended!

Peaceful Sanctuary

by Ashley 2020-11-20

What a special place. This house truly feels like a home away from home. The design, details, furnishings and thoughtful touches everywhere brought us so much joy. The quiet peacefulness and beautiful nature made our little getaway a true retreat. We cooked all of our meals here, explored the magical creek and surrounding woods and opted to curl up, read, listen to music and watch a movie instead of adventures because it was so cozy. Although, the location is a perfect launch point for skiing, hiking, visiting Salida, Buena Vista, hot springs, etc. We have so much gratitude for the owners sharing their home and to the rental company for the flawless amenities and rental experience. It is our hope to stay at this gorgeous sanctuary again in the future.

Great vacation spot

by Jane 2020-03-26

We very much enjoyed our stay at Monarch Crest Chalet. Property management was very helpful on the couple of occasions we had to contact them. The upstairs area was great for our three kids. We would recommend!

Mountain Crest Chalet

by Joseph 2020-03-08

We came to have close access to the skiing at Monarch and it turned out great. The house is in great shape and was supplied with everything we needed. The folks at Piñon Realty were very helpful with the before arrival info and were accessible after we were in the cabin even on the weekend.

Beautiful chalet!

by Toni 'Catalano' 2020-01-24

Beautiful chalet with thoughtful touches throughout! We definitely needed snow chains to get up hill but loved our time there!

Home Away From Home

by Jennifer 2019-12-03

First trip to Colorado & was absolutely amazing. House was perfect! Amazing view, house had everything you could possibly need. Spacious living room, loved the lay out of the house! Very cozy, home feeling. Clean, organized, and HIGHLY recommend renting this house to anyone. We will definitely be back.

by The Bells 2019-10-25

We are in love! Everything was so clean, the home was stocked with all our cooking needs and more! Will recommend to everyone!!

Absolute perfection in the mountains

by Ashley 2019-10-19

I honestly can't say enough about this home. First, it was the cleanest rental property we've ever stayed in, the kitchen was stocked with all the cookware one could imagine, the mudroom was a perfect "landing spot" for our kiddos/dogs/junk when we came in, the games provided hours of fun as we cozied up around the kitchen table, the views of the sunset/sunrise/moonrise were breathtaking...I could go on and on. It is far enough away to feel like you're truly "away" but close enough to go into Salida, St. Elmo, Buena Vista and Mt. Princeton hot springs for the day. We will be making this home an annual family tradition! Thank you for sharing it with us - you can feel the love put into every square inch.

Beautiful, secured home!

by Trisha 2019-09-26

We stayed at Monarch Chalet for my daughters wedding. The home is in a quiet, secluded area with beautiful views from a sweet porch swing! The inside is impeccable with a kitchen that is stocked with everything you'll need. Home is about 25 minutes from town and 5 from Monarch ski resort. Do note that there was no cell service with two major carriers. Home does have WiFi, so ensble WiFi calling while you have service in town. We'll be back for sure!

by Sam 2019-08-11

Beautiful home and well appointed

Great Vacation Home

by Jacob 2019-07-25

Great place. Can't wait to come back.

by Sam 2019-07-22

We had an amazing stay Very beautiful property and perfect location to get away for solitude and away from the Texas heat Plan on returning next summer

Amazing

by Kristen 2019-07-08

We absolutely loved our stay at this cabin. It had everything we needed plus. It was a beautiful location and hands down one of the best places we've stayed.

Monarch Ski Vacation Home

by William 2019-03-30

Thank you for the great stay at your beautiful home nested in the Rocky Mountains. Your home provided a nice and relaxing stay after skiing at Monarch. The home was updated and filled with all the extras we could have needed-fully stocked kitchen/laundry room. My daughter loved your outdoor swing/chairlift. FYI- We needed to have a four-wheel drive and chains to be able to make it to your home. Thanks again.

Thanks for sharing your vacation home

by Steve 2018-10-31

We really enjoyed the home, area and hospitality. We look forward to coming back!

Thank you for sharing your home with us!

by Kristy 2018-10-31

We were 2 families (2 kids and 2 pups) and we were all very comfortable! We appreciated the well-stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. Loved spending the days in town and coming home to the quiet and secluded cabin. We definitely hope to come back!

Thank you for sharing your piece of the Rockies with us!

We took a day trip to the Royal Gorge, as well as a day trip to the South Rim of The Black Canyon of Gunnison. We hiked and our girls picked wild flowers on Kebler Pass on our circle back through Crested Butte to supper at Gunnisaks. Ages 8, 6 and 3 loved the loft and front porch!

Very nice home!

by Don 2018-10-31

We were all very comfortable here and this is a great location. Funday trips and hikes were made. Our family loved the game "The game of things" We will be buying one for ourselves, lots of laughs! A Great visit from Lakeville, MN.

What a wonderful home!

by John 2018-10-31

Everything we needed for a perfect Mother's Day Weekend! The beds were comfy, the kitchen was stocked and the living room was cozy. Love the view and location. Always a good time in BV and Salida. Thank you!

We loved our time here!

by Kay 2018-10-31

Loved all the extras, loved the location, loved the games, toys and the singing fish! A hot tub would make it perfect! Thank you for the wonderfdul cabin!!!

Great Birthday Weekend!

by Logan 2018-10-31

Wonderful place-We arrived in the dark, the key was easy to find. The driveway was great, easy time getting up. No chains were needed. We loved every area of your home. The kitchen and grill outside were great. Plenty of dishes and everything else. The house was cozy and the bed was amazing! Much more than expected, Thank You for the comfort.

What a cabin!

by Caren 2018-10-31

I cooked and loved your big iron 13" skillet. We brought alot and it is always creative cooking with what we found. You have a lot. Very nice appliances, bathrooms, washer, dryer. Kids loved skiing first time at Monarch.

Wonderful Escape

by Dorene 2018-10-29

The pictures dont't do this place justice. It is so much more!

by Kirsten 2018-01-28

Beautiful home with high end touches! We had everything we needed for a cozy weekend in the Rocky Mountains. The driveway was plowed before we went out in the morning. Nice place!

Quiet, spacious, and enjoyable chalet

by Kevin 2018-01-13

We definitely enjoyed our time here. The cabin offered everything that we needed and was well stocked. The area off of the garage was wonderful for coming in with all of our ski gear and outerwear. It snowed one of the nights that we stayed and the road was plowed before we needed to leave for skiing. Being on the north face, plan on parking at the bottom of the driveway and walking up. 4-wheel drive and possibly chains are a requirement, not a suggestion. With that said, the kids had a wonderful time sledding around the cabin (there was a sled there) and playing in all the snow! The full sized kitchen and washer/dryer are wonderful. The satellite TV and WiFi worked seamlessly. Our littlest kiddo loved the twin sized nook for sleeping and watching DVDs. Another plus...a sleep number bed in the master bedroom! This chalet is really beautiful.

Thought of Everything

by Wendy 2017-12-30

This is such a comfortable, peaceful mountain home! Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed staying here! The well stocked kitchen- waffle iron, tea kettle, cookie sheets...- fluffy towels, games, and multiple hooks and hangers made everything easy to hang dry after skiing and snowshoeing! We've stayed in and around Salida several times and this was our favorite place! Plus, we learned how to use chains on our car.

Beautiful, Relaxing Space

by Aaron 2017-11-19

This is a beautiful house with great a wonderful kitchen. The surrounding land is full of opportunities to do some of the best hikes and bike rides in the area. It was nice to be close enough to Salida to go in for dinner at night/massage during the day but the house itself feels like you are in the mountains. We made several great meals with the fully stocked kitchen. This is a great place to go relax and/or enjoy the area.

A true mountain retreat

by Melissa 2017-11-15

The Chalet was the perfect mountain getaway! The views and setting are beautiful and the Chalet itself is stocked with all the comforts of home. The location was private and peaceful, yet close to all the area has to offer. We can't wait to return! Highly recommend!

The Chalet was the perfect pl

by Aaron 2017-11-15

This place is THE BEST

by Katie 2017-11-14

This mountain oasis is even better in person than online. We've stayed here twice already and just loved the peaceful, nestled location, cozy loft, 2 porches, impressively stocked kitchen, entertainment (books, board games and movies), and the spacious patio and decks. Close enough to Salida to go in for a beer and nice meal, but far enough to totally slow down and get away from it all. We will definitely be back!!

November stay

by Dan 2017-11-14

What a wonderful house! It's super comfortable, excellently appointed, and well- organized. Sunrises are spectacular, and the views are great. You can't beat the convenience to Monarch Pass, and it's a short, easy drive to Poncha Springs and Salida. We'll definitely be back!

Stunning!

by Jocelyn And Chris 2017-11-14

A true home away from home! Beautiful location, cozy home and well stocked. We enjoyed sledding, going on walks and visiting hot springs. We will DEFINITELY be back!


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