Title: Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. ## Photo gallery for Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. ![Property grounds - Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. (Poncha Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102690000/102683600/102683575/e6e77983.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. (Poncha Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102690000/102683600/102683575/5f4820c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. (Poncha Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102690000/102683600/102683575/89964088.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. (Poncha Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102690000/102683600/102683575/06bb9656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. (Poncha Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102690000/102683600/102683575/2731fa5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the Bird's Nest, nestled in the heart of Colorado mountains. Relax by your own creek-side oasis with a gas grill and seating area, or unwind by the fire pit in our garden courtyard. This cozy bungalow offers a full kitchen, dining area and 50 inch flat screen Roku TV. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. This "Bird's Nest" apartment/bungalow style accommodation is ideal while playing in the Collegiate Peak Mountains, guests can walk to a winery, a brewery, several restaurants and even a handy grocery/hardware store. The perfect apres ski, float, raft, fish, hunt, wine tasting, brewery hopping, shopping pad is nestled in the Colorado mountains in a quaint motor lodge style Lodge. The Bird's Nest is our cozy little bungalow that sleeps as many as five -eight, depending on the configuration of your group. It is perfect for families, groups of friends, ski groups, hunters, etc. It comes with a lovely living area, with a 50 inch flat screen Roku TV, a dining area and a full kitchen. The bungalow offers two bedrooms. One bedroom sleeps up to 5 with a bunk bed with a full size bed and a twin and another bunk bed with two twin size beds. The second bedroom sleeps up to two in a queen bed and it's own air conditioner. Step outside via the backdoor into your own creek side oasis as our property has a running creek that runs through it. The bungalow comes complete with a creek side gas grill and seating area. Adjacent to the garden courtyard, you can enjoy that as well and sit by the fire pit or enjoy your breakfast from the FlaminGo breakfast food truck (delicious breakfast options) outside with our families of birds, deer and butterflies. The bungalow requires a two night stay. We do rent for one night with an additional cleaning fee, so feel free to enquire about that if can only stay one night. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Indoor pool - Massage ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27300/27296/17a78a46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Baymont by Wyndham Salida Salida - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Poncha Springs, this apartment is in the mountains. Salida Museum and Art Matters Gallery & Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Poncha Springs travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Poncha-Springs.dx3000429643) [View more Apartments in Poncha Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Poncha-Springs-Apartments.d3000429643-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.51580%2C-106.07805&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZyBb-_kdSJVUZvw0F4ebql2dhFc=) Poncha Springs, CO ### What's nearby - ![Monarch Ski Area outside Salida in the Colorado Rocky Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089773/4309e6ea-b8fa-4bd8-b461-f5ebcbaf7206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Monarch Ski Area 20 min drive \- 20.8 miles - ![Fountain at Ojo Caliente Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292450/f8977513-9d20-4fce-89f9-fdc2d11648a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cottonwood Hot Springs 38 min drive \- 38.3 miles - Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course 1 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Salida Golf Club 7 min drive \- 4.6 miles - SteamPlant Theater and Event Center 8 min drive \- 6.0 miles ### Restaurants - McDonald's 7 min drive - Poncha Pub 1 min walk - Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub 8 min drive - Sonic Drive-In 5 min drive - Elevation Beer Company 19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. have a pool? ### Is Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River.? ### What time is check-in at Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River.? ### What time is check-out at Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River.? ### Where is Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zeb h. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property! This place has everything you need to feel like you’re at home. Wonderful location that’s a short drive to monarch mountain ski resort and many other great locations in Salida and Poncha Springs. The hosts were very helpful for any questions or needs. Would stay again 100%! ##### Zeb h. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria A. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute, cozy, updated, would stay again Cute decor, nicely updated, and great hosts. The private patio next to the stream was good. Blankets were soft and cozy. Shared fire pit and back yard were a nice feature. Bunk beds were a little firm for the adults in our group, but fine for the kids. The kitchen had everything we needed and the coffee was delicious. Location was convenient and we would stay here again. ##### Maria A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann R. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect Poncha place! I can sum up our stay by saying now that we’re home, we wish we were back. Dawn and Jimmy are THE nicest people. They made sure we had everything we needed including beer! Out of all the VRBOs we’ve been to over the years, this was our favorite. They had great recommendations for things to do and places to eat or have a beverage. We highly recommend staying here. ##### Ann R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aubrey A. 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect size for our little family and very clean and warming. Loved all the decor of the birds. ##### Aubrey A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark e. 11 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Poncha Springs spring ski Neat place, Hosts are super nice, xcellent food nearby, apartment was well stocked. ##### mark e. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John K. 13 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Love the backyard Very nice ##### John K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Boulder Broker](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boulder-Hotels-Rodeway-Inn-And-Suites-The-Broker.h23222.Hotel-Information) > > [Riverside Hacienda Downtown Salida! 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