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Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub!

Waterfront vacation home with a fitness center and a hot tub

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis - Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! (Howard)
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis - Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! (Howard)
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Property grounds - Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! (Howard)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! (Howard)
Perched on 2 acres, Casa Bella del Rio offers a serene Spanish-style retreat with mountain views from every direction. Unwind in the hot tub or enjoy lunch on the lower deck overlooking the river, perfect for kayaking and fishing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub!

'Casa Bella del Rio' as we have named this River house has been a renovated into a Spanish style hacienda with a living room, dining room, kitchen and 4 good size bedrooms with 3 full baths. All the floors have been updated with tile and hardwood. The furnishings are all new and are Spanish style as well. There are mountain views from every direction. The house sits on 2 acres, right on the river. There is river access for kayaking and fishing. We have recently built a lower deck with stairs up to the house. A really great spot to relax or just sit with your fishing gear.

The deck is a great place to enjoy the views, eat lunch or sit in the hot tub and just relax!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Howard, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Wood's High Mountain Distillery and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 20 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course - 25 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 44 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Royal Gorge Bridge - 52 min drive - 78.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard’s Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Susie's Out-West Cafe & Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eggie Acres - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. San Isabel National Forest and Cotopaxi City Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 222 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay here every year as a company event, and we love it. The place is amazing and the hosts are always fast to respond and very helpful! 5 stars all the way
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the size of the house and great accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always lots of room great kitchen huge deck with tables. We were only there for 2 nights this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in an amazing location. The space easily accommodated our family of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We come here every year and love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fantastic – it had more than enough space for all of us and the deck over the river was absolutely perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Loved being on the river and listening to the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property right on the Arkansas river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and view

We had a wonderful stay. Comfortable home with a family area with enough room for the entire family to hang out. Kitchen had everything we needed for the few meals we cooked at the house. My high school son went for a several mile run each morning and felt safe in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Getaway!

The house was great for nine of us. There was plenty of room for all. Nice and quiet with the river running in the back yard. Close to town with lots of eating establishments. I believe this is the sixth time that I have stayed here. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and the area. We love Salida and it was short drive to get there. The house was very accommodating to our family. Will definitely be back!
Family fishing just out the back door!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HOWARD VRBO

Perfect for our needs with ability to park two RVs in front of property to accommodate our large family group. Back deck was excellent with large tree for shade. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic on the Arkansas

Superb location to access the fun of rafting, the sweet fishing holes of the property, the beauty of the area, and the towns of Salida and Cañon. The best equipped VRBO I’ve ever stayed in, and a super accommodating host who was an excellent communicator. Great little restaurant, Dusty Rose, and cafe nearby was a nice perk! So happy to have had our family gather here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get-together and graduation party

Exactly what we needed in a beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice weekend getaway spot

Nice home in the mountains countryside in Howard. Beautiful surroundings scenery with lots to explore. Conveniently close to Salida. Lots of sleeping arrangement space, good kitchen and dining areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway!

We enjoyed our stay! The views were probably my favorite, but the house is super cozy and clean. Perfect place to ring in the New Year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hallmark christmas

This property was perfect for our Christmas trip. It was like we where staying in a hallmark movie! The kitchen was well stocked for anything you needed to cook with. Very impressed. The guys loved the fact it had horseshoe pits!! It was also great to have the hottub to come back to after a long day of skiing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the best places near Salida for a large group

Wonderful ranch that’s nice and secluded. It’s also a short drive to monarch. House was clean and warm. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils. Wonderful place and a wonderful host
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Beautiful home. Had everything we needed. The only negatives I would are there were TONS of waps around the outside of the home and inside of the garage. It made the area hard to use. The were wasp nests everywhere too. Water also had a bad smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for river access

This is a great place for enjoying the river and mountain climbing and ATV tours
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic River Retreat

Enjoyed the views from this clean, rustic, riverfront home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing bachelor party accomodations!

We had a group of 7 adults and the house was perfect for us. There were plenty of rooms and beds. The outside space had access to the river and incredible views. Easy to find and access. Great hot tub. No complaints!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

Great house, great location! Well stocked with everything you would need to make a meal. Less than 20 minutes into town. On a nice flat quiet road with very little traffic. Everything the owner says in the listing and much more. We loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Get Away

This home was perfect for our trip, there was plenty of room for everyone! We were right along the Arkansas River and we found a great fishing and swimming hole not far from the house. The kitchen had all the cookware and dishes we needed. The deck was also nice to sit on in the mornings and drink our coffee! The only drawback to the house is there is no cooling and it was really hot while we were there. There were plenty of fans to help move the air, but it just wasn't enough to keep the house cool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Vacation!

This was my family's third time at this house and it was great, as usual. Plenty of room and bathrooms for our family of 10. The views from the back porch are still spectacular and the kitchen was well equipped to handle all the cooking done during the week. A good base for exploring the area, from Salida to Monarch to St. Elmo.Try the pizza at Amica's and Moonlight. Our family is divided on which is best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024