1st Chair Chalet in Monarch

Come stay in our Monarch/Garfield/Salida Colorado mountain home/house/cabin.

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Enjoy a getaway in this quaint and private mountain home surrounded by Aspens next to a roaring creek. 
Nestled high in the Rockies in the historic town-site of Garfield, The 1st Chair Chalet is just 3 miles to Monarch Mountain Skiing, 16 miles to historic downtown Salida, and walking distance to Monarch Lodge's amenities.

This cozy 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath chalet sits by the the South Fork of the Arkansas River with private fishing access. The creek cascades and eddies through the back yard creating a mesmerizing visual and sonic landscape enjoyable from the redwood deck and private hot tub.
Sleeps 5 to 7 with 1 queen in an upstairs bedroom, 1 full and 1 twin in another upstairs bedroom, and 1 full futon sofa in the living room.   A toddler sleeper is also available.

Garfield, CO (also known as Monarch), elevation 9500', is six miles east of the Continental Divide surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest. Garfield originated as a mining town in the early 1800's. In the latter part of the century a fire swept through town leaving only 3 original buildings, The School House, a log cabin and the Courthouse/Jail which is now known as the Old Timer Cabin. Scattered throughout the area you will find foundations of original mining cabins from 200 years ago.

Private Hot Tub/Jacuzzi seats 5, uses copper based purifier, no nasty chemicals!
Fisher Fireplace Wood Stove (plus baseboard heat in all rooms)
High Speed Wireless Internet
Large HDTV with DVD/VCR, computer plug-in, and video library
Large Stereo with music library
Telephone with free local and long distance service (calling card provided)
Complete full-size Kitchen, quality pans and dish-ware, microwave, blender, coffee grinder/maker and more.
Cozy comforters, Towels and Linens
Off Street Parking for several vehicles
Spiral staircase
washer/dryer
snow shoes
Gas Grill
Acoustic Guitar 

Winter time, enjoy fresh tracks for days! One of the largest annual snow falls and small crowds pair to make the Monarch area a powder hound's paradise. Ski,  Snowboard, Cross-Country, Back Country, Snow Shoe, Snowmobile…it's all just outside the door.

Monarch Mountain is a family friendly Ski area with low ticket prices, on-site rentals, ski school, ski shop, and overnight ski tuning plus a great bar/restaurant, cafeteria, and a Starbucks! For the more extreme, they have hike-to expert terrain and snowcat tours.

Across the street is Monarch Snowmobile Tours and a national forest full of great high-alpine trails and roads.

In the warm weather enjoy epic hikes, world-class mountain biking, award-winning Fishing, motorcycling, ATV, and Jeep tours. The 4X4 road starts here, maps provided. One of the nation's top Mountain Bike trails, The Monarch Crest Trail, as well the Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway, and the Great Divide Trail start at the top of the pass, 4 miles away. 

Less than an hour away are 5 Hot Springs resorts, a dozen whitewater rafting companies, numerous bike rentals, countless Galleries, 2 whitewater play parks, and a Super Wal-Mart, plus  Live music, nightlife, Sports Bar, Movies and more.

Spring and Fall Season: April through May, September through November: $125 per night +$50 cleaning fee +6.8% tax

Summer Season: June through August:  $150 per night +$50 cleaning fee +6.8% tax 

Winter Season: December through March....$175 per night +$50 cleaning fee +6.8% tax 

FREQUENT FLYER SPECIAL: Stay any 5 nights, get the 6th night free even for non-consecutive nights. 2 night minimum to redeem free night.

HONEYMOONER SPECIAL: 2 people, 1 bed, no pets or kids, subtract $25 per night.

LAST MINUTE SPECIAL: Make us an offer.

50% non-refundable deposit is required to guarantee your reservation. We accept checks or PayPal. We'll email you an invoice. 
Rates are per night and subject to 6.8% sale/lodging taxes.
All stays are subject to a $50 cleaning fee regardless of the number of nights. 
Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am. 
no smoking indoors
pets allowed outside and downstairs, not in bedrooms.