Classic Art Deco home in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Salida. We enjoyed the home and all its quirks. Fun art work and amazing wood interior. The pictures are accurate. Loved the round archway! As with all properties there are things which could be better - grill worked well but the tools were moldy, deer ran rampant in the area and there was dung all over the yard and walkways. Overall it was a good experience- comfy beds & cozy home over a long weekend.

WHAT A GREAT PLACE!!!! We go to Salida often, and this was the first time for us in this home. My two grandsons and I loved this place. The furnishings were beautiful & the upgrades to make everything modern kept the historical style. PLENTY of room for everyone! Multiple TV's made it especially nice-the guys could use their video game consoles, and I got to watch sports! Check-in was a breeze-hosts and owners were especially accommodating to us. Great location-easy access to downtown. The many deer in the yard were an added bonus. We will stay there again if possible.

Smoke detector went off first night and called property management; never responded. Carpet and floors were so filthy we had to wear shoes at all times. Stove and oven were filthy and smoked. Bathroom with shower was brown with dirt and hair. Never again.

I traveled to Salida, Co from the island of Kauai for a friend 's wedding. Other old friends joined me from Kauai and across the US. Being able to stay together in an awesome home rather than in separate hotel rooms was a blessing. And This home in particular, with its history, multiple living spaces and deer in the huge yard made for many great memories! We loved and made use of the console record player. The internet connection was strong and easy to access. The owners have wisely added a multi-plug charging station to make up for limited wall plugs. The beds were comfy and there were extra pillows and blankets for those of us who stayed up late listening to old vinyl in the basement. I love that quirky one-of-a-kind features were left un-updated in the home. And the renovations that have been done, do not detract from the 1940s original floor plan and architecture. I would have loved even more info and pictures in the information binder. If they could somehow turn the meat locker in the basement into a bathroom, maybe keeping the same freezer door? And turn the document safe into a place to display historical info about the home and Salida? That would be amazing! The home is really part house/part rime capsule/part museum! Other than that, a hand-held shower wand in the master bath would have been useful to us four ladies trying to glam up for a wedding. None of us wanted to take a bath in a bathtub but it was a small price to pay for staying in this historic home. We also liked that we could easily walk into town. It takes about ten minutes to walk to Riverside Park in heart of Salida or to the weekly farmers market at Alpine Park. Mahalo (thank you) to the owners of this property for making it available on vrbo!

Stayed here with friends. Fun decor and house in a great location. Will definitely stay again.

The large yard was perfect for outdoor games and the Heister House was perfectly decorated with period decor appropriate for the era. So fun. Easy walk into town for restaurants, Riverside Park concerts and the Farmers Market!

Staying here is like staying in a time capsule. The decor and architecture are fantastic. The location is a short walk to downtown. The bathrooms and bedrooms were very clean but I had to take care to avoid the spider living under the step. We did notice bugs here and there. Overall I would recommend staying here.

The house was very interesting. We loved the background of the house. There was information given about it being a historic house. It was very well equipped for our needs and was in a great spot to walk to downtown for breakfast or shopping!!!

Interesting ! The history of the place was interesting but the property needs a lot of work . Towels , bedding were poor quality. Glasses needed to be washed. Would not stay here again.

Intriguing retro theme. Comfortable with lots of intriguing ornaments. Plenty of lounge space. Bedrooms are small but well furnished. Expect regular visits from the deer and geese, who are used to human company.

We loved the house. The atmosphere was so cozy!!!

At first the house seemed almost more like a museum than a home - there were so many incredible pieces and general architectural features. However, we ended up feeling completely comfortable and loved our stay there.

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful historic home. The furnishings were lovely. Felt like we were back in the 40's! We plan to visit again!!

A remarkable property. Furnishings and amenities were fabulous! Property could use a good thorough dusting throughout. Loved the mid-century, art deco period pieces, both outside and in. Exterior could use some TLC before it loses street appeal. A remarkable experience and one we'll remember!

If you like unique old homes, then this place definitely has a ton of character. I liked that it was close to downtown, easy to get to and was in a quiet neighborhood. It was interesting to see the way the house was decorated as well as see the various rooms. We had no problem with wi-fi nor using the direct tv at any time while we were there. We also loved having the ability to do laundry while we were staying at the house. The place was surface level clean, but could definitely do with a deep cleaning in some of the bedrooms. While we knew the place didn't have air conditioning, we figured we'd be able to open windows at night to let the cool air in to help with cooling down the house. Only two of the bedrooms had a tiny window that could be opened, and while fans were provided, it took a long time to cool rooms down due to the small amount of fresh air coming into them. Had we known that some of the rooms don't have a window that opens, we might have booked elsewhere since day time temps were in the high 80's. Due to the amount of breakable items, you're required to do an add-on of insurance to cover any items in the house. This was an extra amount on top of the already expensive per night fee. If you have small children, this house is probably not a great place to stay.

I chose the Heister House because of the unique architecture and charming mid-century moderne decor. We were not disappointed. The kitchen is tiny but functional. There is no AC however fans are provided and ceiling fans are installed throughout. We loved the daily visits of doe and a young buck. Fun house, fun long weekend. We'll come again!

Easy walk downtown. House was just as pictured. It’d be nice if you could get some more airflow through the house. In the summer when the days are hot it would be nice to pull in the cool night air since there’s no ac at the house and most windows don’t open.

We lost power our first night. Although the owners had been notified about the outage by the electric company, they did not bother to communicate with us. We had to call the prop manager who knew nothing, not even if there were flashlights in the house. For these prices there should be better customer service.

Really interesting property - great architecture and period furnishings in the living/dining area. Kitchen and bedrooms are less fancy, but they work. Good, comfortable mattresses. 5 minute walk into downtown, views of the mountains. FYI - the thermostat for the house is on the living room wall above the couch.

Great location, easy walking distance to town.

This is really a unique property. As others mention, this home is on the National Historic Registry. It has very unique architecture and the furnishings are consistent with the home design. It was a real treat to explore the nuisances and the home’s character. We had a great time with our family. Two blocks east is downtown. Great location for a walk. Straight west is access to highway 50 toward Monarch. Could not have been more pleased.

Wow! Where do I start? My family of six has traveled the globe and stayed in VRBO rentals all over. This one ranks up there in our top list, because its got so much history and amazing quirks to it! Yes, it had all the amenities we needed and was perfectly appointed with the essentials, and it was walking distance from town and all the services, that's for sure, but the home itself was our favorite part. This house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and for a reason! It's amazing inside, there is a basement walk-in safe, and what looks like a cold war bunker and radio. So much cool history in the architecture and design of the place. It was an amazing home away from home! Not recommended for young children because there are lots of breakable art fixtures in the home, but we loved it! Such a wonderful home and perfectly located within walking distance of everything in town.

This is our 6th or 7th trip to Salida but the first time at the Heister House -- it was lovely and a great location for the long weekend. We were happy to be on the quiet, beautiful street above town, with easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. Check in/out were easy as was communication with Wendy.

We enjoyed our time in Salida, the house was in a perfect location. We could walk to all of the restaurants after a long day hiking or exploring.

We were in Salida for my daughters wedding. The Heister House is a charming home with wonderful amenities. It’s close to the downtown area and a short stroll to the river. Would definitely recommend this home!

A great historic place. It was fun scoping out the little details and having an opportunity to play the piano! We enjoyed the quiet and the deer.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Salida and the Heister House was one of the most interesting homes we have ever stayed in. It is truly a walk back in time, reminiscent of maybe your grandparents' home and furniture. The home is very comfortable and bigger than it seems. The basement part of the home has a very comfortable tv viewing area and was very cool in the evenings. We would recommend this home and would certainly rent it again should we venture back to the mountains!