Mt. Shavano Ranch, located west of Salida, CO

Entire home in Salida, Colorado

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Thomas
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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In the North Fork valley near Salida

A peaceful mountain setting about 9 minutes from both Monarch Ski and the town of Salida

A greenhouse unlike any other

A geodesic dome filled with succulents, seating, and music where guests can unwind year-round

Thomas keeps guests coming back

Guests highlight how responsive and accommodating Thomas is, with many returning year after year
In the valley viewing Colorado 14er, Mt. Shavano, 9-minutes from both Salida & Monarch Ski. Separate guest rooms, guest bathroom, & a fun greenhouse. Just off Hwy 50, nestled in the North Fork valley. Nearby fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, ATV trails, snowshoeing, & mountains. WiFi. At 8,500’, no need for AC. Circle drive with lots of parking. No need for 4WD. You will have the ranch house to yourself. ADA Accessible. EV - Charging station on-site $20/charge.

The space
We have two dining tables with views to Mt. Shavano and a dedicated living room next to the gas log fireplace for guests in the wintertime. WiFi throughout the house & greenhouse w/Brother color laser WiFi enabled air-printer. Big screen TV. EV car charger. ($20/charge) Fully ADA accessible.

Guest access
Guests may access our 26’ open dome greenhouse on site and use any of the three decks for outdoor relaxing. All three decks and the dome greenhouse with chairs have WiFi. Enjoy reading in the greenhouse surrounded by tropical plants. Our circle drive is handy for trailers too.

Other things to note
Prior to your visit, my wife (a retired RN and Infection Prevention Manager at Heart of the Rockies Hospital in Salida) and I want to assure you that we are taking extraordinary precautions to help ensure your health. We clean and sanitize all household objects, bedrooms, and bathroom areas that you, your family, and friends will be contacting. In addition to freshly washed sheets, bath towels, and hand towels, we have a good supply of Lysol cleansers and Clorox wipes for your daily use. Our ranch, located 6-miles outside Salida near Monarch Ski, also has a complete and fully equipped kitchen with an outside gas grill for your use in case your group would like to cook solely at our ranch.

The Mt. Shavano Ranch living room areas are actually one large space using furniture only to separate the areas. We also have building mounted outside security cameras for your protection. They record 24/7. There are no cameras inside. There are smart smoke detectors, CO detectors, & glass breakage detectors required by Chaffee County. We keep a vacuum, floor cleaner, and mop w/bucket in the front coat closet for guest use in case of emergencies. We keep extra Clorox wipes and cleaning supplies in the guest bathroom, under the sink for guest use. Our well has a limited recharge. Please use water wisely. NOTE: Our "ranch" raises a herd of over 18 kayaks, canoes, & rafts, with kayaks standing in the front yard plus over 1,000 head of succulents in our greenhouse. Please observe our Check-out requests.

We are ALSO your nearby neighbors. If you need anything, just let us know We are usually around.

Chaffee County STR Permit #004504

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 106 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 5 spaces

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 215 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Salida, Colorado, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Mt. Shavano Ranch is near several public trails including the Colorado Trail & Continental Divide Trail. We are 9-minutes from Monarch Mt. Ski & 9-minutes from Salida, but located in a very peaceful mountain community.

Meet your host

Superhost
215 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: Landscape Architect
Most useless skill: Shoveling snow
I’m a retired Landscape Architect, musician, kayaker, rafter, skier, hiker, snowshoer, and Horticulturist. We are long time Air BnB Superhosts. My wife, Mary Ellen, a retired RN, & I spend some time living at Mt. Shavano Ranch but most often stay at our town home in nearby Salida to allow our guests a more private experience. My office & greenhouse is on site. I water the greenhouse every 3-4 days.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm