Title: Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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. Apartment in Poncha Springs with kitchen and patio ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102690000/102683600/102683575/5f4820c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102690000/102683600/102683575/2731fa5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102690000/102683600/102683575/89964088.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102690000/102683600/102683575/e758c206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102690000/102683600/102683575/1e66e92b.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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## 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 - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ![Basic Cabin, Mountain View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115830000/115826700/115826681/5bb2fcbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A-Lodge Salida - Cabins RV Tents Camping Salida - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 7.8 Good 6 reviews £95 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=115826681&PinnedHotelID=115826681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144100/33144014/349f9a88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coolest Tiny House in 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 ![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 - Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles - Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles - Riverside Park - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles - Monarch Ski Area - 20 min drive - 20.8 miles - Cottonwood Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 38.3 miles #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive - ‪Mo Burrito - ‬8 min drive - ‪Poncha Pub - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking at Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River.? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Perfect Colorado Adventure Pad! Ski Monarch Mtn or float the Arkansas River. located? > Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from San Isabel National Forest. Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Salida Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## 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 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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. 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