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Spacious retreat on the Rim of the Royal Gorge

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Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cañon City, CO
  • Place, Royal Gorge Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Temple Canyon Park
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Canon City

When you stay at this vacation home in Canon City, you'll be on a river, just steps from Royal Gorge Bridge and Arkansas River. .This vacation home is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Tunnel Drive.

What's nearby

  • Royal Gorge Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Colorado Prisons - 25 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center - 26 min drive - 21.7 km
  • The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey - 31 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Temple Canyon Park - 31 min drive - 16.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Boudreauxs Bbq - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious retreat on the Rim of the Royal Gorge

This cozy retreat is perched on the rim of the Royal Gorge, overlooking America's highest suspension bridge. Watch the sunset over the Sangre de Cristo mountains from this 1,500 square foot house positioned high above the Arkansas River.

Your group or family can spread out in the three bedrooms, two baths, and enjoy the large fireplace, panoramic views, open dining area, and secluded outdoor patio. A full kitchen is at your disposal with included spices, coffee, tea and sugar. A propane BBQ grill is available right outside the kitchen door.

Guest access
The lodge is located outside of the Bridge attraction so guests are free to come and go as they please.
Check-in is inside the Visitor Center.
Guests receive free admission to the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park during their stay.
After hours check-in is at the Ranger post at the North end of the Visitor Center.

Extensive hiking and biking trails are a short walk from the house. There is ample parking.

Dogs are welcome. Pet fee applies if you have more than 2.
Do not leave dogs unattended inside or outside the house. Be aware that the area has cactus!
Please pick up and dispose of waste.

Wifi is available, however this is a remote location and some US carriers do not have sufficient coverage is this area. AT&T and Verizon work best here. Other carriers, specifically T-Mobile, do not.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
This smoke-free vacation home features rock climbing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include rafting nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: $50 for extra dog limited to 3 in total

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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