Salida Mt Cabin on 40 Private Acres

Entire cabin in Salida, Colorado

  1. 5 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Clarissa
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

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Welcome to Cognito Ranch! This gorgeously renovated, spacious cabin offers a modern mountain retreat like no other. Perched on 40 acres with private access to the National Forest, enjoy endless views, untouched nature & miles of hiking just outside the door.

About 10min from Poncha Springs & 15min from Salida, both with grocery stores, restaurants, bars, & shopping. Easy access to world-class biking, rafting, ATV trails + Princeton Hot Springs, Monarch Ski Resort, & Sand Dunes National Park.

The space
Cognito Ranch is great for couples, solo adventurers, and families looking to disconnect and soak up all the Colorado mountains have to offer.

The cabin boasts 3 sleeping areas - a primary bedroom downstairs with a king bed and mountain views, an airy loft with a king bed and private bathroom, and a flex space with a queen-sized pullout couch and private balcony. There's one full bathroom downstairs and a half bath upstairs.

Make yourself at home in the well-appointed kitchen, featuring modern appliances, cooking basics, coffee maker, and breakfast bar with seating, or cook among the pines at the outdoor grill.

The spacious living room is perfect for hanging by the fire, playing board games, or enjoying Cognito's vinyl collection. Take in the surrounding nature on the wraparound deck with nonstop views of the aspens, hummingbirds & wildflowers.

Wi-Fi throughout the cabin allows guests to easily email, work, and make calls. There's a dedicated work desk in the loft area + ability to find privacy in the flex space while gazing out at the mountains. Verizon customers get limited cell service, but Wi-Fi calling is the most reliable.

Enjoy exploring the cabin's 40 acres and miles of National Forest trails, which can only be accessed from Cognito's private path. You'll also have easy access to all of the area's outdoor attractions - hiking Rainbow Trail, taking a dip at O'Haver Lake, mountain biking Monarch Crest Trail, skiing Monarch Resort (30min to the lifts), sandboarding at Great Sand Dunes National Park, as well as several hot springs, tons of 14ers, rafting, mountain biking, fishing, ATVing, horseback riding, climbing and more. Hosts can provide recommendations.

Hunting: GMU 86 is the hunting zone right behind the cabin. We charge an additional $500 per hunter. As a reminder, there is not hunting on the property itself but hunting in the national forest is no issue with the correct tags.

Guest access
Cognito Ranch is tucked about a mile down a dirt road, just off of 285. Four wheel drive is recommended for easiest access.

There is ample parking in front of the cabin for easy load-in.

From downtown Denver it is approximately 2.5 hours, and almost a straight shot along 285 so you avoid the I-70 traffic!

Other things to note
While the cabin offers all the modern amenities you need, it is still set deep in nature. There are wild animals to be aware and respectful of. Guests must also respect all fire bans, as wildfires of great concern.

Pets are allowed on the property with host permission only. Non-refundable pet fee of $200/pet.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 sofa bed

What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi – 27 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Where you’ll be

Salida, Colorado, United States
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Meet your host

Superhost
118 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
Speaks English and Spanish
Lives in Denver, Colorado

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Things to know

House rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
5 guests maximum

Safety & property

Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy