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

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Colorado Springs, CO
  • Place, Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Trading Post
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Garden of the Gods and 11 minutes from US Air Force Academy
1880's home between Manitou & Old Colorado City. Walk to Garden of the Gods! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Colorado Springs cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

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/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,033 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off the air-conditioners
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

NOTE: Exterior security cameras front and back areas.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Pre-approval of the party type or event required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed OUTSIDE the home on the property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Pre-approval of the party type or event required
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental property! Clean and comfortable beds, great location, cozy house. While one bathroom for 3 bedrooms can be more difficult, the bathroom was spacious and well equipped so we were more than happy. Likewise, the kitchen was on the tiny side but more than well equipped enough to do the job. The only downside was a lack of a stove exhaust vent and a knife sharpener but both were not too problematic at all. The host was also very communicative and helpful. Overall I would definitely recommend staying here especially if you’re interested in hiking around manitou springs or garden of the gods.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derek G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was very clean and comfortable, a nice "home away from home" and good place to launch our very brief sightseeing of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location we loved everything about it .
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lord P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It definitely had that cozy cottage feel! The beds were comfortable, the master bedroom was spacious, and it was in a good location for all the places we wanted to go to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Debby F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The house was centrally located to Manitou Springs, Garden of the Gods, Pike's Peak etc! Liked that we could sit in both the front and back of the house. The only drawback is that the kitchen is small, only 1 person can be in there at a time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage was perfectly cozy for meeting up with our college kid for a weekend. It was a perfect blend of cozy space-indoors and out-but also ample bed space for everyone to get a good night's sleep. The snacks were a welcime treat after a long day of travel. Clean, comfortable and cozy!Easy access to Garden of the Gods and Manitou restaurants and stores. We also enjoyed hiking at North Cheyenne Canyon and dining at Mausum.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was wonderful. The property is cute and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and fantastic location. Cindy was very responsive when we needed something and the house was spotless. Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trieste A.

Liked: Cleanliness
I met my brother for a reunion and it was perfect. Well supplied and absolutely adorable. Lots of great snacks and in the middle of Colorado Springs and Manitou - 5 minutes either way. . Easy to get to all the tourist attractions. A couple of little glitches but the Host was immediately responsive. Only drawback is a very small kitchen, but we were not planning on cooking anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a great location near center Manitou and Old Colorado City. Clean and comfortable! Stayed for the weekend to hike the Manitou Incline and attend a concert at the Ford Amphitheater.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is very close to Pike's Peak and Mannitou Incline so it was perfect for our hiking vacation. It's a sweet little house with character, lovely furnishings and a beautiful yard where we enjoyed eating breakfast. We had 4 adults in our group and it was a great size. It would be a little tight for 6 adults, and 2 would have to walk through another bedroom to get to their bedroom, but the third room would be a perfect room for children.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Q., Annandale MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Home

The Emerald Nest was a great choice for my 2 adult children and myself to stay 3 nights in Colorado Springs, from Minnesota. With a grocery store right across the street, we were able to comfortably use the kitchen and dining room to host a dinner for another son, his wife, and their 3 children. All were impressed by the home, saying "good choice", "great place", "so fun", "we'll have to stay longer next time!"We used the front porch each morning to have coffee and plan our days. We were entertained by a doe and 2 fawns in the back yard! We enjoyed the Red Rock Canyon Open Area, visited my son's home, and watched his kids play recreational football while there.Everyone now has a reference point for future stays in the area, and I'll plan on staying in the Emerald Nest when I return for visits. Thanks, Cindy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sherrine G., Lathrop, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was cute, charming, clean and nicely decorated. The front porch was nice and enjoyable in the evenings. The view of the mountains was nice, in the evenings as the sun goes down, you can see all the lights start to show up on the mountain side. It was magical. Everything was easy to find in the house, and the snacks were very thoughtful. The downfall of the house, is the air conditioning. There is a small fan in the bedroom I plugged into the front room to circulate the air from the unit, to try to help. We also closed the bedroom door a little to get that room to cool with that unit. This helped quite a bit. We couldn’t sit outback because of the overgrown sunflowers next to every sitting area, that is an easy fix just remove the plants next to the chairs, the grill and the fire pit. I am 100% sure if I would have called Cindy this would have been taken care of. Overall it was an enjoyable stay, we would stay again, and I have already recommended this house to a few friends.
Back entrance to the house. This was so welcoming.
Just a shot of the sunflowers.
View from the front porch. I did zoom in, so I didn’t see the buildings.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the perfect location. The owner was very accessible. My son forgot his glasses and she responded immediately and mailed them the next day! The garden was so fun and the house was perfect for us, couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly enjoyed my stay here. The garden out back is adorable. It was nice to sit outside and be comfortable. The kitchen is small but perfect for a couple of days stay. The location is perfect. Especially to visit the local sites and restaurants. Check in and out are easy. The beds and furniture are comfortable. Left here feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cindy’s house was perfect for our stay in Manitou Springs! Great location, very clean place, and had everything we need. Beautiful gardens as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was cute and exactly as described
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday trip

We were there for my sisters birthday. OCC and Manitou Springs we both such cute towns. Lots to do for all ages. The Garden of the Gods was stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P., Pinehurst

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is so cute like gramma'sThe beds were very comfortable Safeway and sonic and domino's literally out the front doorWonderful stay beautiful view off the front porch
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here at the Emerald Nest. The location is convenient to get to many things down town and is pretty close to the Garden of the Gods as well. It is an older house but the upkeep is well done. We learned to keep the fans on full boar at night in conjunction with the AC units in each room. Had a bit of a problem with one of the AC units at night but Cindy was helpful as we worked to resolve it. Overall, a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Neighborhood location a bit concerning with homeless population across street.No washer dryer but listed washer dryer. Place really only sleeps 4-5 not 6-8 as listed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cottage, Amazing Location

This little historic home exceeded all our expectations. The host was amazing, and made check incredibly easy. With walking distance to Garden of the Gods and a five minute minute drive to both Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City, we couldn't have asked for a better location. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025