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Base Camp for your Adventures

Howard vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Howard, CO
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Ski Area
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Howard

On river.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Howard vacation home, you'll find Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. Cotopaxi City Park is within 12 miles (20 km) and Riverside Park is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Salida Museum - 21 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Riverside Park - 22 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 22 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 23 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 55 min drive - 65.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dusty Rose Roadhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Howard’s Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Eggie Acres - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Base Camp for your Adventures

We are located in the Big Horn Sheep Canyon. Just minutes from gold medal fishing, kayaking and rafting on the Arkansas River, hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, off-road riding trails, skiing and hunting. Our cabin will provide a base camp for just about any outdoor activity you want to do. We are 12 miles east of Salida, Colorado, the Heart of the Rockies. We currently have 1 restaurant and 1 food truck, which is walking distance from the cabin, in Howard. We do not have a grocery store or gas station in Howard. Most amenities are located in Salida.
We have a fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin with a queen bed in each bedroom. We can comfortably sleep 4. We also have a pack n play available. We have a fire pit with a grill by a creek that runs next to the property that is available when we are not under a fire ban. Our area of Colorado is semi-arid, and we are frequently under a fire ban in the summer. We have a picnic table by the cabin next to a propane grill.
We live on the property behind the cabin and are usually available to answer questions or help you in any way we can.

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The price is CA $221
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets allowed

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Base Camp 2 bedrooms

Base Camp for Your Adventures Howard

Base Camp for Your Adventures Private vacation home

Base Camp for Your Adventures Private vacation home Howard

Frequently asked questions

Does Base Camp for your Adventures have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Base Camp for your Adventures offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Base Camp for your Adventures ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Base Camp for your Adventures ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Base Camp for your Adventures ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Base Camp for your Adventures have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Base Camp for your Adventures have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Base Camp for your Adventures to downtown Howard?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Howard.

Base Camp for your Adventures Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in. Host was very thoughtful to leave porch light on since we were arriving at dark. Unit was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steve and Debbie are excellent hosts! Very friendly and will give you great ideas to check out during your stay! Had mule deer and turkey in the yard every day. One of our favorite stats we have done. We will make sure to circle back around to here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely simple cabin- very clean. Well appointed. Only thing I would change is the mattress had a sag that reminded me of most beds in Ireland. Debbi was lovely. And there is a firepit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t have been happier with this place! Worked perfectly for our group of 4
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in, nice hosts, good location with a few great hikes and the river close. We couldn’t get the WiFi to work but wasn’t a big deal for us as we just went across the street to laundry mat when we needed it. Will definitely rent again when back in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Howard Cabin

We loved the 2 room cabin.The location allowed access to Salida and Cotopaxi along with longer trips to Leadville and Canon city/Royal Gorge.We used the full kitchen daily and enjoyed the intermittent stream in the mornings. We saw a doe and 2 fawns in the yard. Clean and felt like new construction.Warm evenings which require fans to cool off. Crisp mornings we fantastic. Started off with coffee and away for local adventures. We enjoyed the fire ring for marshmallows and brats and hot dogs before a fire ban hit. We would love to come back. Zero negative to say about the hosts or property. Steve pointed us up the mountain for a day trip we enjoyed. We never would have known. Thank you for the suggestions and great lodging.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hosts went out of their way to make us welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable and quiet! From the complete kitchen to the full-sized bathroom counter, everything was great. It was easy to find, and the hosts are right next door, so we got hiking recommendations and hosts were available by phone after we opened up the email from them!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with wonderful owners. If you’re looking for remote privacy, pick another stay. But if you’re looking for a comfortable stay that’s reasonable and super clean and full of friendly folks, this is your spot! They’re wonderful. We loved it, truly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug F., Everett, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
This place lives up to it's name! Just a short, beautiful drive to Salida and Buena Vista. The house was very clean and well equipped. Steve and Debbi are great hosts and Steve gave us some local tips. I definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super kind hosts, property is clean and spacious and in a pretty good spot if you are looking for outdoor activities! Price was right 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and perfect for a getaway

Overall I was impressed with every aspect of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Howard Colorado August 2024

Excellent location for what we wanted to do. Very clean, everything in the facility works and operates like it is in new condition. Steve and Debbi are great hosts and always a joy to talk to, good down to earth people with a positive attitude that makes you feel good. Thank-you, couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for exploring the area

We stayed here and explored around Salida and the Arkansas River. It was lovely and just as described. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Must stay !

First off so easy to find. Debbi and Steve have decked this cabin out. If u need it it was there. We showed up with some food and needed nothing else. The flowing creek by the cabin was amazing back drop. Perfect for 4 people… Thanks for making a great trip! We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Base Camp

Our stay was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

This was a great play to stay, it was quiet and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed D., minneola,ks

Liked: Cleanliness

great

first we had car trouble, they arranged for us to get to the cabin later in the week. when we got our van back, we had to get to the cabin late we were met outside to help us find where we were going. They are a great Christian Couple who made sure our time at the cabin was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed K., Lakewood,CO. 80215

Liked: Cleanliness

Base Camp Howard

We always love staying at Base Camp. It’s the perfect spot to acess great spots to fish on the Arkansas River. House is clean and comfortable and the fully stocked kitchen makes it easy to enjoy cooking meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place!

Nice quiet clean place! Went to ride my side x side and fish on the Arkansas river. Plenty of access to both. Great stay! Much better than a hotel stay with better amenities and cheaper than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Centrally located for what we wanted to do and see.

A very nice place. You can tell that Steve and Debbi take good care of their place. Really enjoyed talking with Steve about what is going on in the area and just general conversation. Is a great place to relax between sight seeing and going to the music festival. The beds are very comfortable, got a good nights sleep every night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, comfortable housing. Everything was just as advertised. Will hope to stay there next trip to

Great place and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Get Away

We love staying here. I have lots of family that lives in Howard and this is the perfect place to stay when we go to visit. This was our second time staying at this property and we will stay again next time we are in town. It is a wonderful place to stay and has beautiful scenery right outside the door. I love being able to hear the creek when you step outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023