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

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A cozy room with a leather sofa, a chair with a decorative pillow, a rustic fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through large windows. - Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! (Howard)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools. - Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! (Howard)
A cozy living room with a red leather chair, a blue sofa, and a wooden coffee table. There is a television mounted on the wall and a fireplace in the corner. - Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! (Howard)
A living room with a fireplace, leather armchair, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. - Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! (Howard)
A wooden deck with a bench, surrounded by a stone wall and greenery. - Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! (Howard)
Spanish Ranch on the Arkansas River- enjoy the rushing river from the Hot tub! provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 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
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • 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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Howard travel guide
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Howard, CO

What's nearby

  • A blue inflatable raft navigating turbulent rapids in a river surrounded by rocky terrain.
    Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A town with a river running through it, surrounded by mountains.
    Riverside Park
    25 min drive - 28.0 km
  • A mountain stream with rocks and trees.
    San Isabel National Forest
    33 min drive - 35.3 km
  • A snow-covered ski slope with a ski lift, a parking lot, and a lodge.
    Monarch Ski Area
    58 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course
    31 min drive - 36.0 km

Restaurants

  • Dusty Rose Roadhouse
    7 min walk
  • Eggie Acres
    4 min walk
  • Howard’s Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Riverview Cafe
    5 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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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful location on the river! Wonderful mountain views beyond the river. Plenty of room for our family of 7. This was one of our favorite vrbo’s ever.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place for my family. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for a girls weekend getaway! The place was clean, the beds very comfortable, and the kitchen was nicely stocked. Hot tub was great! A couple of notes for the host, the front door lock was really difficult to open and the wifi does not reliably reach the whole house so the living room smart TV did not really work. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

Was very comfortable and beautiful view. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River House

Loved our stay. Second year for springbreak skiing trip with the family!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful visit and ski vacation

Beautiful relaxing views from patio. Warm home with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely river side stay

Relaxing weekend by the river, lovely property, bring bug spray!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great price!

Great price and views!! A little outside of Salida which makes the location great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

This was the perfect house in the perfect location for our family and friends. We were looking for a peaceful stay with areas inside and out for our kids to enjoy themselves! Just perfect for us! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

The riverfront property was a wonderful feature. The easy check in process and the amount of extra space made for an excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas Trip

We had 9 members of our family stay at the Spanish Ranch for Christmas week. We went skiing and enjoyed the area and the house very much! It was just as advertised, clean, and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spanish Ranch

The space was beautiful and right on the river. It was a great space for what our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Peaceful and quiet. Excellent place to hang out with family who haven’t seen each other in awhile. Close enough to town if you need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow!

Wow! What a great house as well as location! The River house was perfect in every way! We had an amazing time ! Thank you for allowing us to experience your home !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024