Step into Sunflower House, a charming modern southwest abode in the heart of Downtown Carbondale. Enjoy plush linens, cozy seating areas and vintage accents throughout this 2-bedroom retreat that sleeps up to 5 guests. Relax on your private patio with café lights or unwind in the sunny entry room with a good book.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5149 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Historic Downtown Carbondale Retreat with Playroom, Patios & Pet-Friendly Stay
Welcome to the Sunflower House — a lovingly restored Carbondale original turned designer southwest-inspired retreat just steps from Main Street. This charming 2-bedroom home blends vintage warmth with thoughtful modern updates, featuring a sun-filled sitting room, fenced yard, kid-friendly playroom, cozy patios, and inviting gathering spaces throughout. Walk to cafés, restaurants, galleries, and trails, then return home to a peaceful downtown escape full of charm and character.
Tucked just off Main Street beneath mature trees and summer blooms, the Sunflower House is a lovingly restored Carbondale original reimagined into a warm southwest-inspired retreat. Vintage charm and thoughtful modern comforts blend effortlessly throughout the home, from bay windows and cozy gathering spaces to curated design details and soft natural light. Peaceful, walkable, and full of character, it's the kind of place that feels quietly rooted in the spirit of old Carbondale.
Home Highlights: * Walkable downtown location just off Main Street * Pet friendly for up to 2 dogs with additional pet fee * Dedicated children's playroom and kid-friendly amenities * Multiple outdoor patios and dining spaces * Queen sleeper sofa with privacy curtains for an additional 5th guest * The original home construction is cement block, which keeps the home cool in the summer. Multiple ceiling fans provided throughout the home for additional cooling. * Primary bedroom with A/C mini-split for comfort * Washer and dryer and high-speed WiFi * Quiet residential setting steps from downtown
The Location: * Tucked just off Main Street in downtown Carbondale across from True Nature Healing Arts * Walk to all of Carbondale's Main Street restaurants, cafés, shops, galleries, and local events * Easy access to hiking, biking, rafting, and fly fishing * Approximately 15 minutes to Basalt, 20 minute to Glenwood Springs, and 40 minutes to Aspen and Snowmass * Convenient access to the RFTA bus system and the free Carbondale Downtowner shuttle
Sleeping Arrangements: * Primary Bedroom: King memory foam bed with A/C mini-split * Guest Bedroom: Queen lodgepole bed with memory foam mattress and ceiling fan * Sitting Room: Queen sleeper sofa with privacy curtains * All bedrooms share the main remodeled bathroom * Sleeps up to 5 guests comfortably
Parking: * Private dedicated fenced area for 1 vehicle * Additional public street parking available directly in front of the home on a first come, first serve basis
Linen Package: This home has crisp, white hotel-quality bedding and terry.
Booking with Aspen Leisure Co: We are conveniently headquartered in the Roaring Fork Valley to assist with anything you should need during your stay. Every home is stocked with all your household essentials, hotel-quality bedding and towels, and a starter kit of high-end bathroom products, along with an ample supply of laundry detergent, trash bags, dish soap, tissues, and more.
THINGS TO NOTE: * A separate guest cabin at the rear of the property is occupied long term, however there are no shared spaces and both homes are separate and private * The backyard is reserved for the back cabin tenant * Quiet hours and neighborhood respect are appreciated during your stay * This home originated in the 1800's and has been lovingly restored. Because of it's historic nature, it is not perfect but has been wonderfully restored
Town of Carbondale Registration Number: 006940
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Downtown Carbondale, a neighbourhood in Carbondale, is home to this holiday home. Glenwood Hot Springs and River Valley Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Colorado River and Roaring Fork River. Elk Mountain Expeditions and Linear Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Carbondale travel guide
Is Historic Downtown Carbondale Retreat with Playroom, Patios & Pet-Friendly Stay pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Carbondale Retreat with Playroom, Patios & Pet-Friendly Stay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Carbondale Retreat with Playroom, Patios & Pet-Friendly Stay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Downtown Carbondale Retreat with Playroom, Patios & Pet-Friendly Stay located?
Located in Downtown Carbondale, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Carbondale Nature Park and Elk Mountain Expeditions. River Valley Ranch Golf Club and Spring Creeks Ranch are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Great location - downtown Carbondale. Cozy 2 bedroom apartment like home. Spacious enough and clean. Amenities were “bare minimum” and beds are quite firm/hard, but we had a nice stay.
Andrew M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol Z.
14 Mar 2025
Wonderful stay downtown Carbondale.
Perfect home and location for a week in Carbondale. Clean, comfortable with well stocked kitchen. Around the corner from downtown. Easy walk to restaurants, coffeeshop, art galleries, and more. Would definitely stay here again. Management is easy to work with. Thank you!
Carol Z.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stacey G.
19 Sept 2024
Felt like home!
My father and I were extremely impressed with the layout, location and comfortabily of your home. Thank you!
Stacey G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jaxzann R.
10 Sept 2024
Great Spot
This is great house located one block from Main Street in Carbondale.
The home is nicely appointed, all furniture is in great shape. Kitchen was very useable and well stocked with everything needed to set a pretty dining room table. All appliances appear to be brand new.
Bed was comfortable, linens and towels are plush. Great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The house was immaculate when I arrived with fresh flowers on dining room table. The home has lovely fragrant flower and herb garden at the entry and off of the dining room.
Management was extraordinarily accommodating and access to the home was a breeze.
Thank you for a nice Carbondale visit.
J Riggs
The house was spacious and clean. We loved the location and being able to step out the front door to restaurants and walking trails. Communication with the host was quick and easy.
The house was clean, spacious and well maintained and the location was perfect. It’s a half a block off Main Street and close to restaurants, bars, shops, etc.
Perfect little place in the heart of downtown Carbondale. Very clean and everything was as advertised.
Gina B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Jeanne W.
10 Dec 2025
Sunflower home in Carbondale
Cute old house very convenient to Carbondale's Main Street.
We lucked out there was a wonderful Friday walk, picturesque snow, hot cocoa, horse, drawn, sideboard, wonderful shops were open many of them had treats. The team was accommodating.
The house is historic and is quirky
Very close to the surrounding communities
Great house and location. Easy walking distance to all the local restaurants. Very pet friendly, as front yard was fenced. Only quirk was that there were very tiny, innocuous beetles inside because of some annual migration going on. Would not prevent me from coming back.
The house was beautiful and comfortable for my family, with three kids age 7-13. Everything was perfect. We had plenty of room and everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. The large dining table was great for puzzles and board games. We loved that we had a dedicated parking spot and could walk to everything that Carbondale has to offer. I would note though that the primary bedroom did not have blackout shades. The sun comes in pretty bright in that clerestory window. I usually travel with an eye mask for this reason.