1st Chair Chalet - Monarch/Garfield - Creek Side Mountain Getaway

Come stay in our Monarch/Garfield/Salida Colorado mountain home/house/cabin. View lots of pictures. Search 1st Chair Chalet on Facebook. 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. Sleeps up to 4 with 1 queen in an upstairs bedroom and 1 full and 1 twin in another upstairs bedroom. 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. Scattered throughout the area you will find foundations of original mining cabins from 200 years ago.