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1880's home between Manitou & Old Colorado City. Walk to Garden of the Gods!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Colorado Springs, CO
  • Garden of the Gods
    12 min walk
  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    12 min walk
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings
    4 min drive
  • Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    20 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

1880's home between Manitou & Old Colorado City. Walk to Garden of the Gods!

Renovated 1880's cottage! This updated home is located between Manitou Springs & Old Colorado City, just a few blocks from the Garden of the Gods. Easy access to shopping, restaurants and local cultural arts. Conveniently located to many outdoor attractions. This home has been fully outfitted with new furnishings, fresh paint & has a wonderful front porch for people watching & views of Pikes Peak. And backyard for relaxing or grilling out. Private parking, easy access to grocery stores that are literally right across the street. If you're looking for convenience and relaxation, this is the place to be.
***Please note that there are exterior security cameras in the parking area and front & back areas*** there is no washer & dryer, but the laundromat is very close on the main road.

Property rented under Colorado Springs Short Term Rental permit A-STRP-23-1441.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Garden of the Gods. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, patio, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Garden of the Gods and 11 minutes from US Air Force Academy
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Colorado Springs cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Cindy Harkins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed OUTSIDE the home on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1033 sq ft (96 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Pre-approval of the party type or event required
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

1880's home between Manitou & Old Colorado City. Walk to Garden of the Gods! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and sweet
We loved staying here! It started snowing on day 3 of our trip and this cottage was the perfect place to be. The owner was easy to contact and responded promptly. We recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great!
Cute place! Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado Getaway
Perfect location. Clean, cozy and comfortable. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean, fantastic place to stay!
We absolutely loved this property from the moment we walked in. It is an incredibly welcoming,cute place to stay with a great location. Parking was really convenient as well. It was great to have so many options for restaurants, along with a grocery store for items needed. The only suggestions I have are that there would be more than 2 small trash cans in the house. Also, it would be nice to have a bit more privacy in the back yard to the neighbors on the right side of the property. We had absolutely no issues, however, it was very difficult to tell where the property lines were, and we didn't want to be a bother. These are just very, very minor things, and would not change my mind for recommending / staying at this property again. Thank you for sharing your nest with us!! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layce G.

Liked: Cleanliness
great vacation spot!
The house was clean and cute. Manager was accommodating and professional. The location is central to everything. I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The location was great with easy access to all the sites we planned to see while we were in Colorado Springs. The home is older, the beds were comfortable, the flowers in the backyard are beautiful but the bees liked them too and the individual air-conditioning units were adequate but if you like it cold for sleeping it might not be enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manitou Springs
Wonderful little house with everything we needed and then some!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We absolutely loved this charming home. It was perfect for our family and the backyard was so fun for my kids. The host was extremely responsive and accommodating! We will definitely stay here again if we get the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnell G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Little Cottage
It was the perfect size for our family. Everything was clean and great! Loved how close it was to Manitou and Garden of the Gods. Cindy was very helpful when the electronic lock would not work. No issues and definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
COS Nephew Visit
Great location, furnished well and the host was very responsive. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C., Oneida, New York, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lacrosse Camp at USAFA
Home was a great place for me, my grandson and son in law to stay. Close to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and plenty of restaurants. Clean and comfortable home. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuvraaj K., Santa Clara

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house in Manitou Springs almost next door to the Garden of the Gods
- Really close to the Garden of the Gods - Well decorated, clean place - Good instructions on how to get to the house, specifically that the entrance is from the backyard. - Keyless entry: Such a lifesaver!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at the Emerald Nest
Really close to a few amazing trail systems in the area! Lovely, peaceful, and plenty of room :) Great spaces to sit outside as well. Thanks for a sweet stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The property was perfect for two ladies looking for a central location to play in the Springs area. It was well stocked with everything we needed. The host was quick to respond. The beds were super comfortable and the house was well maintained. Loved the outdoor space. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Charming cozy cottage. Very clean and had everything we needed for a comfy stay. Close to everything we wanted to do. Between Old Colorado city and manitou springs which were very cute , quaint towns. Only complaint if I had one is it’s on a very busy street and we could hear cars and motorcycles all night. But really didn’t affect us much. Beautiful views of the mountains. Safeway across the street was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni C., Enid, U.S.A

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Access!
This is a very cute historic home that is comfy and cozy, with great outdoor spaces and easy access to all the stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for Colorado Springs
We only stayed a couple of nights, but it was perfect for the locations we were visiting. We enjoyed our stay and we will be coming back,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sisters weekend!
My sister and I spent a weekend here in early November to catch up and spend time together after a long absence. We had a great time! The host was available via text if I needed. The home was absolutely charming, clean, and so cutely decorated! We didn't have a lot of plans other than dining out and shopping, so we hung out at the house a lot and really enjoyed it. It is slightly noisy being so close to a busy street, but bonus is that it's so close to everything we wanted to do, it made it convenient for us and saved a lot of time getting from place to place. The beds are super comfortable, the yard is super cute. Fun to sit on the front porch but again with the traffic - no fault of anyone, just happens to be the location. We would definitely stay here again. Would like to come back when it's a little warmer to spend more time outdoors in the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
1880's Cottage
This was a quaint, cute and clean cottage and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was just perfect!
I traveled to Colorado Springs from Omaha to hike the incline with my sister and friend. This location is perfect, perfect, perfect! It was super easy to get to the Incline, the Cog Train, downtown Manitou, downtown Old Colorado City, and Garden of the Gods. At the house, we enjoyed beautifully decorated rooms, a smaller but perfectly functional bathroom, and having coffee on the front porch with a view of the mountains. The kitchen is tiny, too small to do any large amount of cooking, but it was more than adequate for warming up leftover pizza and making breakfast in the morning. Everything was clean and the beds/linens were very comfortable. There is a large stash of extra blankets if you need them. Overall we had a delightful stay and the property was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We really enjoyed our stay. The home was located close to all the activities we had planned. Enjoyed eating outside in the back yard and enjoying coffee on the front porch. Saw deer in the backyard, squirrels and beautiful birds. Very relaxing. My daughters loved the movie selections.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Texans Cooling of in Colorado
We wanted to bring our kids to the mountains in Colorado Springs, and The Emerald Nest did not disappoint. The property was clean, the hostess was thoughtful in what she had available for us on the property (indoor/outdoor games, lots of outdoor seating, a Britta water pitcher already filled, extra blankets, etc), and the location was perfect for all we wanted to do and see while in Colorado Springs. Great location to Garden of the Gods, Pi
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manitou
Beautiful little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023