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Elk Creek Lodge- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Getaway!

Immerse yourself in nature's tranquility with scenic views from your windows and deck. Experience world-class mountain biking and skiing just steps away.

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Escape to the serene surroundings of Elk Creek Lodge, nestled in a private setting near Monarch Mountain Ski Area. Enjoy year-round activities, including skiing and mountain biking, as well as tranquil moments by the private pond or on the spacious deck overlooking Rocky Mountain peaks.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Salida, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Elation Ridge and Orcs 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Salida travel guide
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Salida, CO

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sidewinder Saloon
    3 min drive
  • Gunbarrel Cafeteria
    3 min drive
  • Elmo's Bar At Monarch
    3 min drive
  • Cliffhangers
    2 min drive

About this property

Elk Creek Lodge- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Getaway!

  • Family-friendly lodge on the waterfront
  • Elk Creek Lodge- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Getaway! provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Books, a table football and games
    • Smoke-free property, concierge services and barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Elk Creek Lodge- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Getaway! offer comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 3 bathrooms with Jetted bath and showers
    • TVs with DVD players
    • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Food and drink

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

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Creek Lodge- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elk Creek Lodge- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elk Creek Lodge- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Creek Lodge- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Elk Creek Lodge- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Getaway! located?

This family-friendly Salida lodge is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of San Isabel National Forest and Elation Ridge. Orcs and Mirkwood Bowl are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Elk Creek Lodge- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Getaway! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is beautiful. So peaceful and much larger than the pictures show. The views are unbeatable and it was great to just relax and disconnect from the world here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael c.

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

Great cabin

Excellent location, private, great views, great accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Wonderful!!!! Great place…secluded and private and very relaxing!!

Best vacation in a long time!!! Plenty of room and very good place to stay…would stay there again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property

We really enjoyed this property. It had plenty of space for our crew, an ample kitchen to cook our meals as a family, and super close to Monarch where the skiing is great. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph H.

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

Beautiful location

Loved the views. Snow removal was timely and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell E.

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

Weekend with Grandparents

Great place to relax with my kids and their grandparents. Grandparents loved sitting on the deck and watching kids canoo and catch fish below. Sleeping arrangements, kitchen, laundry all great spaces. Will definitely try to get a week in at the property again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walker T.

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

Unbelievable location!

Home, view, location are amazing! One of a kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Beautiful Escape

We spent a weekend here with our large family and would definitely return. There was enough room for everyone to spread out. The house is nestled in a perfect little spot with the most beautiful view of the water. Having all the activities available made it easy for everyone to connect and create unforgettable memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible! Gorgeous views with plenty of privacy. The cabin was even nicer than the photos and well stocked for all our needs. The management company was professional and attentive. It was the perfect spot for a serene, relaxing family get together and we’re already discussing when we can all go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Good: One of a kind location. The Bad: The listing says 3 showers/bath. The master had a huge jacuzzi sized tub a shower head but no walls and capert in the bathroom- no way to run the shower w/o soaking the BR carpet so we just walked the three floors down to use the 1st floor shower. They also say wash b4 getting into the hottub, easy if you have baths you wash in.For a highend stay the mgt company could put a bit of money into it and make it worth the trouble for the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Excellent Secluded House

This is an amazing property in the middle of the mountains. Seclusion was great and a little tricky to navigate. Property was one of the most uniquely placed and spacious we have been to and is super close to monarch ski area. Would def stay here again. Altitude sickness is a thing so prepare with oxygen and lots of bottled water. Closest stores are 20 min away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacque M.

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

Easter Skiing Weekend

We had an absolutely amazing time here! The proxomity to Monarch Ski Resort was a huge reason why we selected this place in addition to the lodge like feel. The magic of having it snow while we were there, two times!, was icing on the cake! The home was fully furnished and provided eveything we needed for a memorable long Easter/skiing weekend. Our boys were disappointed the lake was snow covered and the fishing was nill, but that didnt stop them from trying and begging we comw back during the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

You get what you see, secluded beauty!

This home is the snowy cabin we have always dreamed of. There really are no neighbors! It is secluded. My only hardship here was the altitude- which is not the fault of the property! (PS Go see Copper Kettle Apothecary in nearby Salida for an herbal remedy tea blend to help with this). Otherwise it was perfect! The house had everything you could want. We used all the humidifiers we could find. The house is HUGE! Two master bedrooms with their own bathrooms (on each wing of the 3rd floor), two normal bedrooms on level 1 that share a bathroom, two sets of washers and dryers, a toilet room off of the living room and kitchen on the 2nd floor, a balcony and also an indoor fireplace on 2nd floor. There is a snowmobile company that parks across from the property but they weren’t a nuisance to us. We even paid for a tour on them with the snowmobile co down the highway. The tour through the national forest was great - I would suggest haggling for a better price. This house is very close to monarch ski area. This is so helpful! Poncha Springs has the closest grocery store. Downtown Salida has the best old downtown charm and local unique shops. Back to the house, the first floor has heated floors! The kitchen contains several board and other games for families and some for just adults. Oh the hot tub! Cannot forget that after a long day on the slopes etc. I didn’t find any robes so you may wanna bring your own for getting out of the hot tub. But they do have towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a geeat family stay. Lots of activities close by and the kids love fishing, hiking, and campfires around the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollee Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place to stay for a family getaway. Check in was super easy. We will definitely be booking another stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great escape with an amazing view to wake up to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019