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Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly

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Nestled on 40 private acres, Bright Star Ranch is a pet-friendly haven with a hot tub perfect for post-ski or hike relaxation. The Great Room's stone fireplace sets the tone for cozy gatherings, while the library in the loft offers a serene retreat with interesting reads and comfortable lounging.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly

STR #002650
Bright Star Ranch is a pet friendly custom log home on 40 private acres with a hot tub for your post-ski or hike soak. Your spectacular mountain views include the Collegiate Peaks, San Juans and Sangre de Christo mountain ranges - truly majestic scenery!

This beautiful home offers:

~ Large master suite with king bed, private balcony, seating area and private bath with large whirlpool tub and separate shower.

~ Two more full baths and two additional bedrooms, offering another King and one queen

~ Great Room with a beautiful stone fireplace open to the chef's kitchen, and above to the loft with a library with interesting reads and comfortable lounging.
!This home does not have air-conditioning

~Wireless internet, satellite TV
*No Over Occupancy of Guest

All Pinon homes are "vacation ready" with a fully appointed kitchen, towels and linens. Hand, dish and shower soaps are provided, as well as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, salt and pepper, coffee filters and laundry soap.

Pinon Vacation Rentals provides guest support from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.

All guests are responsible for reading Welcome Book “Check-In and Check-Out instructions.

~Acceptance of the terms of the Rental Agreement and all Rental Policies is ASSUMED at the time of reservation. 24 to 48 hours before arrival, check-in instructions will be sent to guest.

**This home is rented for personal vacation use only. Any other use including large gatherings or parties is not allowed. Renters must abide by all rental terms and policies, as well as all local applicable property covenants, restrictions, regulations and laws. Any evidence of smoking, use of firearms, driving ATV's other than in the driveway as access only, unapproved pets, unauthorized use of property grounds, damage resulting from violation of rental policies, and/or excessive mess may result in charges up to $3000.00 to the Guest's credit card on file, as authorized by Guest's approval of the terms of the Rental Agreement.

Reservations may be canceled more than 30 days prior to check-in with full refund. 14 to 29 days prior to arrival 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after this cut-off date for any reason. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions, spotty internet service or interruption of service.

**Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Available for purchase on booking page

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

38742

About the area

Map
Salida, CO

What's nearby

  • San Isabel National Forest - 14 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 39 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 42 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drift-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hunger Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Den - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Arkansas River. San Isabel National Forest and Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Bright Star Ranch-Beautiful, Spacious home with Hot Tub! Dog Friendly Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place to stay! If you love 'country' this is definitely the place to stay! Beautiful home, well kept and clean. Once arriving and staying the first night, the hostess sent a text to check on us and make sure everything was going good and to see if we needed anything. The area around is was absolutely beautiful and our adventurous side was able to go hiking and exploring. Will definitely book this place again next time we are in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

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

Gorgeous

Beautiful house, gorgeous views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Winter getaway

Excellent location, spacious indoor and outdoor space, far enough to feel secluded but close enough to main highway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Great canin

Good clean place to stay conveniently located close to Salida
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

Amazing experience!

This place lived up to its listing. A large, private ranch with a beautiful home full of amenities and tremendous views. Perfection! We saw elk and deer on the ranch. We enjoyed the hot tub while watching the sun set. Owners were in close contact - we appreciated their care.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Stunning views!

We spent a couple of beautiful days skiing Monarch and enjoyed every minute of our stay at Bright Star. We plan on staying every year we come to Salida. Stunning home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Family getaway

Had a great stay. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Colorado 2024

Great location, house and communication with the property managers (Pinon). Will definitely stay again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Awesome

Great secluded place! Beautiful mountain view!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

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

great views

This cabin was a perfect location to get away from it all and enjoy time with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peace

We had a great stay. Wonderful accommodations. Excellent communication with the host. We hope to return. It was exactly what we needed for some family time and peace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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

Just us and the dogs

Everything we needed, lovely views, only saw a couple of other vehicles over a weekend. Nice getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louann J.

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

Perfect

We loved everything about the cabin. Except for the remote control to the TV everything else was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Beautiful

Lovely area, gorgeous views. Had a short weekend get-a-way with a friend and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Vacation

Quiet, peaceful solitude surrounded by the majestic mountains
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david h.

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

Birthday Celebration

We loved the property and location. Enjoyed hanging on the patio while our dogs ran around the fenced area. Views and privacy were most awesome. Will be back again for another stay soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Great place to stay between Buena Vista and Salida!

Very Nice place with huge logs. Exactly what you would expect or want in a Colorado getaway Lots of room for a large family !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful ranch retreat

Really nice property. Lots of space and only 15 minutes to town. Hope to return for a visit
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

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

Bright Star

Absolutely beautiful property. Well managed and clean. Perfect for an extended family. We will have a hard time staying anywhere else in the Salida area now.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Amazing place, pictures don't do it justice

Found this property while looking for a quiet getaway for me and a few friends. We were not disappointed, the location provided plenty of views and some privacy. The cabin was impressive and there were plenty of rooms and beds for each of us (5) and more. Will be looking to rent again for future get togethers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathryn c.

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

Bright Star Ranch

We loved staying at this property, it was quiet, private and much more room that expected. We also appreciated being able to take our dog and having a fenced outdoor space for him to run. The views were amazing and the location- close to BV and Salida was perfect. Property management communication was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Family getaway

This was a perfect place for our family trip of 12 people ranging in age from 2 to 70. Beautiful views, quiet surroundings, ideally situated hot tubs. We all slept well on the mattresses and bedding. Some skied and others relaxed and worked on puzzles in the cabin. We will have fond memories of this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Plymouth, MN

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

Colorado Hiking 14ers

We had a wonderful time at this property. The hot tub really helped us decide for this place for our 9 adult family members. Beautiful view of Mt. Antero. Elk herd wandered in the front yard. Great place.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C., Commerce City, CO

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

Wonderful Property!

Bright Star Ranch is an amazing property! Wonderfully spacious cabin home, large fenced-in backyard for the pups, absolutely beautiful views of the Salida snow-capped mountain tops! Easy drive to both BV and Salida, while being up and away from 285 highway. Great hot tub in the snow. Recommend highly! And, will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W., Andover, KS

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

Get away from it all

This place was amazing. Very large house on 40 acres near the mountains! Couldn’t get any better. The house has lots of space and amenities. The kitchen was fully stocked and ready to go! The views were great and the location was super quiet. If you’re looking for a place for a large family secluded from people and town noise, this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023