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Dog Friendly Blue Bottle Trout Camp - Gold Medal Fly Fishing on the Arkansas River!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog Friendly Blue Bottle Trout Camp - Gold Medal Fly Fishing on the Arkansas River!

Nestled in the tiny hamlet of Howard, Colorado, Blue Bottle Trout Camp offers world class fly fishing on the gold medal waters of the Arkansas River. Surrounded by outstanding mountain views, BBTC provides direct access to 1/3 mile of PRIVATE fly fishing. Additionally, there are miles of public access available just upstream of the property with direct walking access and by driving upstream into Bighorn Sheep Canyon and downstream of the town of Howard on CR 45. No worries, this home provides the perfect jumping off point for your Arkansas River Valley adventures!
**Beginning August 2021- Blue Bottle Trout Camp will accommodate 10 guest- a new separate apartment will be available- this additional space will boast a full size kitchen, living area and a bedroom with a queen size bed.

This home offers:
~1/3 mile of private Arkansas River access- nightly rate INCLUDES the private river access and there is not an additional “rod fee”.
~Newly remodeled, 1500 square foot home
~3 Bedrooms, 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds
~Sleeper sofa
~Back Deck with river and mountain views
~Horseshoe Pit
~Firepit
~Smart TV to stream all of your favs
~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

** 15% discount available to active military & veterans

**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

Property manager

Pinon Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting 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: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

447418

About the neighborhood

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Howard, CO

What's nearby

  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 22 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Salida Golf Club - 23 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Riverside Park - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - 28 min drive - 25.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Susie's Out West Cafe Howard - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Susie's Out-West Cafe & Steakhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Prickly Pear Lounge - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog Friendly Blue Bottle Trout Camp - Gold Medal Fly Fishing on the Arkansas River! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog Friendly Blue Bottle Trout Camp - Gold Medal Fly Fishing on the Arkansas River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly Blue Bottle Trout Camp - Gold Medal Fly Fishing on the Arkansas River!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly Blue Bottle Trout Camp - Gold Medal Fly Fishing on the Arkansas River! located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. San Isabel National Forest and Art Matters Gallery & Studio are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Dog Friendly Blue Bottle Trout Camp - Gold Medal Fly Fishing on the Arkansas River! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot right on the river
We had a great time here - wish I had brought my fly rod/reel because the river access looks incredible. Highly recommend. about 15-20 mins into Salida.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Great access to the river. A bit of a haul to monarch to ski/ snowboard
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot!
We absolutely loved this place. It was clean, quiet, and great for fishing. Only big complaints were that the wifi was awful (no way you could work remotely from here!) and the dishwasher was broken. Otherwise it was excellent and they even left some care items for our two pups
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Spot!
Super clean, well appointed, beautiful property that is perfect for a relaxing/quiet getaway. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colorado
The property is wonderful! Very clean, lovely decor, would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Walker B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
It was clean and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott A., Lovleand, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Great place in a quiet area with fishing steps away. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H., Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River retreat
Loved our stay - location with private river access is a dream for fly-fishing. House is very attractive with everything you need. We loved the fire pit and horseshoes. Have already recommended to friends. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Blue Bottle River Camp Stay
A lovely and updated property. Beautiful views of the mountains, the river , and the stars. 20 minute drive to the town of Salida for good restaurants and shopping. Would love to see you add some umbrellas to the outside deck for some afternoon shade. Overall a very pleasant property to hang out in for a few days while you explore what the area offfers.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd time and still a charm
This is our 3rd time staying at Blue Bottle and it just doesn’t disappoint. The house is clean and nicely decorated. Plenty of room to spread out and relax. The kitchen was nicely appointed as well. The fishing - well it was awesome and easily accessible. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great attention to detail
As a family of 3 couples, the property filled all our needs. Very nice and clean inside. The attention to detail and obvious love of fishing saved the day! Since the river was flowing too fast for fishing, a guidebook on area lakes was thoroughly studied and 3 remote lakes were hiked into with success. Had that simple item not been included in the welcome basket, our trip likely would not have been as enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again (maybe after spring thaw is over next time)!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Fishing
All as advertised, very clean, modern and well stocked residence. Only and I repeat only thing that could have been better was more accesses to the river frontage to fish. Advertised as 1/3 mile (+/-) frontage but so over grown to waters edge only 50/75 ft could be accessed. And although certainly not anyone’s fault but river never flowed slow enough enter the river to fish anyway in the 2nd week of July
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Bottle Home
This is my second stay at Blue Bottle. Home is situated in an excellent location and property layout is one of the better that I have seen for fly fishing. The home itself is comfortable and has everything one may need. The property is excellent for dogs with property boundaries fenced. We all agreed that a hot tub would take this property to the next level.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Erika Q., Littleton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
My kids and I had a fabulous weekend at this house. It was clean, kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were beautiful. The river was so close and easy to get to. We loved all the outdoor furniture to view the status and enjoy the mountain air. Our little mini bernadoodle loved it too and felt very welcome. It really is a 5-star place and the only reason I gave it 4 stars for location is because the road/highway 50 is pretty close and the truck noise was a little much at times but we were able to tune it out most the time and truly enjoyed the place. We’ll go back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Sanger, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The BEST eddy
BBC was amazing! We enjoyed everything this place had to offer. Learned how to fly fish with “the next eddy” guide(perfect fishing guide) and then got to put the new fly fishing skills to use at BBC river access. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parker C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location outside of Salida
Modern property with plenty of room. Previous stays in Salida with a dog were always a little more complicated, but you can just walk outside for a hike, go fishing, and enjoy the outdoors with your dog without having to go to the mountains or to a public campgrounds/put-in near the river. Plus there really isn't any compromise. The kitchen is fantastic, the beds are nice, the patio is great. All around, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anne Z., Highland Park IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home along the river
A beautiful home on the Arkansas River! Highly recommended especially if you fly fish!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Getaway with son
Very nice property! Very clean with plenty of amenities. The river was a little deep and fast moving but my sone managed to pull a couple of nice trout out of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
The property was beautiful and very clean. Being on the river was amazing. Would definitely book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
I believe this was our 4 stay at this property and everything was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sudchai D., Colodrado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely Staying in the Summer Too!!
If you're a little city, it'll seem off the beaten path and yet it is close. The peace & quiet was amazing. The fact that it literally backs up to the Arkansas River is not an understatement! We did a Girl's & Kids weekend and the house was perfect! AND I brought my dog! The winter weather held for us to make the 2 hr drive from Colorado Springs. The snow was just in time to make the quick trip to Monarch. And as Colorado does, melted for the trip home. The management staff! There is not enough words to rate them appropriately. They were amazing! Responsive! And even checked in on us to make sure we didn't get snowed in! The house was beautiful, the pics definitely does it justice and yet is more. I'm definitely planning on planning a stay in the summer so that we can enjoy the grounds more. I highly recommend this house, it's location, and it's management!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
We had a great time at our stay! We enjoyed the house, VERY clean and close to many of the things we had planned. We went fly fishing at the house, went on a walk around the trails at the house. Went for a hike in Canyon City. Skiing and snowmobiling at Monarch Mountain which was a short 45 minutes from the house and enjoyed many dinners in Salida, Co (20 minutes away). It was a great vacation and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location
A short walk to the river with wonderful views of the mountains from the windows, we were all so comfortable in the house. Fishing, painting, hiking; simply strolling the property, we were all very happy. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped, inviting outdoor seating; we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place - Beautiful Setting
The Blue Bottle Trout Camp did not disappoint. The house was very well decorated and well-equipped. It was also very clean! River access was easy and it was really awesome to have the picnic table down by the river. Great touch! The only thing I would suggest is to provide a couple standing fans during the summer months. We knew there was no A/C and brought our own fans to be safe and we were really glad we did because it would have been very hot without them -- even with the Rocky Mountain air. Overall - great place and we will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021