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

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Terrace/patio
Dining
TV, books
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7134 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Howard, CO
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Howard

Located in Howard, this cabin is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. .This family-friendly cabin is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Cotopaxi City Park and 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from Riverside Park.
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What's nearby

  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Salida Museum - 32 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Riverside Park - 32 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 32 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 33 min drive - 33.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dusty Rose Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Howard’s Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Eggie Acres - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Classic Colorado mountain cabin! Whiskey Rapids is tucked beneath the Twin Sister Peaks on 2.5 peaceful acres—perfect for unplugging, relaxing, and soaking up that fresh mountain air. You'll have plenty of room to spread out with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a washer/dryer and a fully stocked kitchen for easy meals at home. When you're ready to explore, you're close to all the best local adventures: only 25 minutes to Salida, 45 minutes to Monarch Mountain for that all-natural Colorado powder, and just minutes from the Gold Medal waters 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 & Roku
~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
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free cabin features books, games, and snowboarding nearby. Recreational activities include ecotours nearby, sledding nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,440 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Del L.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, beautiful location, cozy cute cabin, many extra amenities for guests pleasure and convenience! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Seth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was clean and in good order. The host(s) were great about communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was clean inside and out and very peaceful. Perfect 1 night get-away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy cabin! We had a wonderful trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy winter cabin

Comfy beds and good heater. Perfect for a winter getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie c., Richardson, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty views

We loved the place. Amazing views of the mountains. Close to skiing and the town of Salida. Salida DT has lots of restaurants, hiking and is a pretty little town. The house was a nice place to stay, clean and well decorated. WiFi is fast, tv is a projector and has streaming. The master bedroom was large with a king bed that was comfy. Having our dog was awesome, pets were one of the reasons we picked this house. We loved the area and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visits

Good times with family
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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