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River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Interior
TV
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Howard, CO
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arkansas River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About this property

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

River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly

Welcome to Blue Bottle Trout Camp— Your private riverside Paradise. This home is a fly fisher's dream tucked away in the small town of Howard, Colorado. This isn't just a vacation rental; it's your gateway to some of the most legendary trout waters in the country. Step out your door and into 1/3 mile of exclusive Arkansas River access. Your own private stretch of gold medal waters. No crowds, no competition, just you and the fish. Not enough? Miles of public fishing waters are literally a short walk away. Head upstream into the dramatic Bighorn Sheep Canyon, or explore downstream on CR 45. The Arkansas River is your playground. Not a Fisher? No Problem! You're surrounded by jaw-dropping peaks. Whether you're into hiking, biking, rafting, or just soaking in hot springs, you're positioned perfectly for every Arkansas River Valley adventure. This is basecamp for all your Colorado dreams. https://www.bluebottletroutcamp.com/

This home offers:
~Newly remodeled, 1500 square foot home & 490 square foot cottage with queen size bed and full bath
~4 Bedrooms (3 in main house + 1 in cottage) 1 King bed, 3 Queen beds
~Sleeper sofa in the main house
~Back Deck with river and mountain views
~Horseshoe Pit
~Firepit
~Smart TV with Starlink & streaming
~1 well behaved dog is allowed**
~Owner does have outside monitors in place- Please do not touch/adjust cameras. Failure to respect house rules will result in cancellation at cost to the guest.
~This home DOES NOT have air conditioning.

**Over occupancy of pets will result in an additional $150 being charged. Please respect the wishes of the owners, who are graciously allowing one pet.

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
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Arkansas River. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals 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

This property is managed by a professional host. 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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River Frontage • Firepit • Pet-Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

C C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property, well appointed and very comfortable. Great fishing, quiet…perfect fit for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall very happy with the stay and experience. My only complaint is it is posted fly fishing only on the property, which was not very clear in the online description. We like to fish with spinner rods and lures on occasion, which once we got there we learned was not allowed. You can still walk up the canyon and fish public areas so it wasn’t a huge deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home with river access and mountain views

Everything about this home and the entire experience renting it was well beyond exceptional. A newly renovated home with top-of the-line furnishing in a beautiful historic river setting made our family Thanksgiving gathering one to remember. Thanks to Pinon Vacation Rentals for accommodating our every request. The freshly snow-capped mountain views from the house were the perfect bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family river house

Great place to stay on the river. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

The River is Calling

The best time being in Howard at this great property. And only steps away from the Arkansas River.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., MONUMENT, CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and great management company

We just stayed four nights at the Blue Bottle Trout Camp and Cottage and we had a wonderful time. The home was immaculate, comfortable and well-stocked. The proximity to the river made it easy to try our hand at fly fishing just a few steps away. It's closer to town than the listing shows - only about a 15-minute drive into Salida. This made it convenient while still being out in the country and away from traffic. The skies were clear and the stargazing was an added plus. Would definitely return. Pinon Management was super-helpful and responsive to our needs and questions too. Highly recommend them as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

The home felt very luxurious but still rustic. It had amenities that I would expect at a hotel or resort. My spouse, our 3 kids, my parents and I stayed in the main house. My aunt and uncle stayed in the cabin. Overall perfect for our family. My aunt and uncle could easily join us for meal but still escape the noise from the kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property and wonderful accommodations

The overall experience from finding the property online through check-out was extremely pleasant with no issues. The property was immaculate and the location was pristine. It was a short drive to Monarch Mountain also. All of us had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023