Welcome to The Local Nomad − A clean, comfortable, and friendly place to stay in the heart of Paonia
We offer tidy rooms, spacious common areas, affordable rates, and a walkable downtown location.
Paonia is a laid-back, creative small town full of charm—where you’ll find local shops, delicious food, live music, scenic parks, and welcoming faces around every corner.
Where You'll Stay
River Room
Charming upstairs room with one full-size bed; shared bathroom down the hall.
Prices start at: $80 per night
Bokeh Room
Bright upstairs room with one twin bed; shared bathroom just down the hall.
Prices start at: $60 per night
Lavender Room
Serene upstairs room with one twin bed; shared bathroom just down the hall.
Prices start at: $60 per night
Sunrise Room
Cozy main floor room with one full-size bed; low-traffic shared bathroom just down the hall.
Prices start at: $80 per night
Family Suite
Spacious main floor suite with a full-size bed and private en-suite bathroom.
Prices start at: $120 per night
Mint Room
Simple upstairs room with one twin bed; shared bathroom right across the hall.
Prices start at: $60 per night
Sunset Room
Upstairs room with two twin beds; perfect for traveling pairs. Shared bathroom down the hall.
Prices start at: $80 per night
Make Yourself at Home
All guests are welcome to enjoy our cozy, character-filled common spaces. Spread out across two living rooms, a quiet, plant-filled reading nook, a giant beanbag couch, a bright office nook, an art room for creative play, a communal dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Outside, relax in the spacious yard, sip coffee on the second-floor balcony, or pick some veggies from the sidewalk garden.
Amenities Include:
✔ Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ Air Conditioning in Every Bedroom
✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen
✔ Filtered Water
✔ Art Room
✔ Spacious Yard
✔ Balcony Hammocks
✔ Old-School NES
✔ Free On-Street Parking
Paonia and Beyond
The Local Nomad is located right in the heart of downtown Paonia—a vibrant little town with a big spirit.
Paonia may have fewer than 2,000 residents, but it’s buzzing with live music, art openings, weekly happenings, and seasonal festivals. Nestled in the North Fork Valley along the West Elk Loop Scenic Byway, it’s the perfect base for exploring Colorado’s Western Slope—home to organic farms, vineyards, galleries, parks, trails, and small-town charm. We’re located on the Colorado Creative Corridor and within the West Elks wine region.
Just a short walk brings you to boutique shops, art galleries, great local dining, a nonprofit theater, yoga and fitness studios, and wellness offerings.
Within a 10-minute drive, you’ll find award-winning wineries, orchards, farm stands, and mountain biking trails.
And if you’re up for a bigger adventure, Grand Mesa, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and mountain towns like Aspen, Carbondale, and Crested Butte are all within two hours—along with easy connections to Moab, Telluride, and Durango.
Our Guest’s Reviews
This is a delightful place right in downtown Paonia. Thomas and Michelle made us feel welcome at the house. Check-in was simple and easy. The common areas were a tremendous bonus. The stocked kitchen made cooking a delight. The benefit of a market across the street offered up many appetizing options. The room was exactly as described. It was clean, comfortable, and served our needs admirably. Book with confidence.
Jim
Excellent experience, enjoyed my stay! The space is comfortable, organized, clean, comfortable and friendly. There are comfy common spaces, great kitchen, yard. The rooms are comfortable and very clean. The location is excellent. I enjoyed my stay and will return!
Kristi
Hands down one of the best hostels I have stayed in thus far! Super clean, spacious, and all amenities are included. Great for solo travelers. Highly recommended!
Sabrina
It’s a super cozy and clean hostel. I couldn’t expect more. It’s in the center of the town with a grocery supermarket next to it. Very convenient. This is a perfect place to stay if you’d like to explore the black canyon or the million dollars road.
Fangmin
Great place to stay for a Solar Energy International student…short walking distance to the grocery store, restaurants, and the SEI classroom. It is a 5 min drive to the SEI field campus. I will be back!
Steven
What a charming little spot on the planet! It is everything a traveler needs! Comfortable, cozy and so welcoming! Will definitely be back!
Eugenia
Zoe
A lovely space! Clean, affordable, and close to everything. A nice hostel and great place to relax.
Greta
This place is amazing! Cute, quaint, and cozy, it’s right in the Main Street of Paonia. House has so many unique and nice touches. My favorite was a sun room with plants and giant bean bag perfect for napping or reading a book. Nice smells, clean spaces, and lots of room. We stayed in the Lavender room and the bed was super comfortable. Everything is in walking distance too. Grocery store across the street and you can easily walk to the Paonia River Walk.
Saad
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