Notes from the host
Half Pint
Summary:
Meet “Half Pint!” This 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house will win your heart – and your dog’s too! Situated behind the main house with its own rear entrance to the property from a parallel access road. Fenced outdoor space with seating. Spacious eat-in kitchen. In lively Downtown, close to museums, performing arts venues, restaurants. Reach MANY popular attractions + opportunities for outdoor recreation in 20 minutes or less. Get out and about, or snug in. It’s Colorado Springs, your way!
The Space:
OMG – so darn cute! Meet “Half Pint!” This tiny guest house will win your heart – and your dog’s heart, too! It’s situated behind the main house, but with its own rear private entrance to the property from a parallel access road. Roll up and park just outside the whimsical red door in the fence. Open it and find a tidy yard with a picket fence and a sitting area with cheerful Adirondack chairs and a table. It’s a lovely private place to unwind with a beverage and let the dog romp.
Follow a tidy concrete path to the door of your winning blue cottage and step inside. Find yourself in a cozy Roku TV room with a loveseat. An open doorway leads into a surprisingly spacious eat-in kitchen with a bar-height table and two stools next to a wide window that spills uplifting natural light into the space (but with blinds for privacy when you want it). Enjoy plenty of counter space and cabinets, along with a refrigerator/freezer, full-size range with cooktop and oven, a double-basin sink, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, tea kettle, and window air conditioning. Cook up a storm – you’ve got the space and the tools!
The corner bedroom is bright and cheerful with windows on two walls, both with privacy blinds. A full-size bed is tucked in beneath a cozy sloping ceiling and there’s a closet for keeping your wardrobe neat and handy. An “en suite” bathroom provides a combination tub/shower, just in case you want to indulge in a post-hike soak. The sink vanity provides storage below for toiletries.
Radiant baseboard heating in each area of the home.
Hotel-grade linens are professionally laundered after every visit.
This home is managed by a local vacation rental specialist, and there’s a sense of quality and care that’s worthy of your 5-star review.
Browse our pictures here, ask us any questions, and book today!
Guest Access:
Guests will have private access to the fenced in yard and the cottage. The main home off the main street is occupied by another tenant. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
Parking
One car can park in the alleyway parking lot behind the cottage. There is some room for a trailer or small RV. This parking is shared with the tenant in the main home as well. There are signs for the guest parking for this unit directly in front of the fenced in yard.
Early Check-in Requests
We cannot guarantee an early check-in before 4pm as we need time to make sure this property is perfect for you before your stay! Please message us on the day of your arrival to see if the property is ready no earlier than 2pm.
Check-in Process: All guests will need to complete our secure, online ID Verification process to receive the door code and check-in instructions. Similar to hotels requiring photo ID upon check-in, we ask that guests provide a copy of their Government Issued ID, matching selfie and credit card to verify identity. This is used to prevent fraudulent reservations, identity verification and for the safety of all guests and homes. We take data security very seriously. All information entered into this form is encrypted and transmitted securely over SSL. By completing the reservation you agree to the following:
1. I agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions.
2. I acknowledge that I will be required to provide a copy of a valid government issued ID and matching credit card through our online portal prior to check in.
The Neighborhood:
Looking for a balanced vacation experience, with time spent at the center of it all, and time away from it all, too? You just can’t find a better location.
This home is in the heart of hip, walkable Downtown Colorado Springs. Within a ten-minute stroll, you will find an impressive array of eateries, coffee shops, breweries and lounges, plus shopping, art galleries, and cultural venues like the Cottonwood Center for the Arts which offers art exhibitions, tours, panel discussions, workshops, and more.
The “main drag” of Downtown is Tejon Street, just a 2-minute drive or 8-minute walk away. You’ll also find casual dining and watering holes even closer to home, such as Mash Mechanix Brewing (5-minute walk), 1350 Distilling (5-minute walk), and Brass Brewing Company (7-minute walk).
Of course, the Colorado Springs region is also known for being a paradise for outdoors enthusiasts. The most dazzling of fresh-air experiences can be found in the area’s sprawling open spaces in and around the Rockies. Get ready for some of the most satisfying hikes of your life and natural wonders that will leave you breathless. Exhilarating outdoor activities abound, including rafting, ziplining, skiing, snowshoeing, hunting, and more.
Here are some notable local destinations and their drive times from your location:
Old Colorado City – Colorado Springs’ National Historic District with classic architecture and a storied past, as well as a funky collection of restaurants, shops, and galleries, plus museums and walking tours (7 minutes)
Red Rock Canyon Open Space: hiking trails, bike park (12 minutes)
Bear Creek Regional Park East: hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, playground (10 minutes)
Cheyenne Caňon Park - 1,600-acre park with hiking and biking trails, picturesque Helen Falls, habitat for Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Mule Deer (13 minutes)
Ute Valley Park – hiking, mountain biking among diverse wildlife and rocky-forested geological features (14 minutes)
Manitou Springs – quaint, artsy small town with shopping and both casual and fine dining (15 minutes)
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center: breathtaking, 300-foot-tall sandstone rock formations, hiking trails (16 minutes)
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – wide variety of animals from around the world in a unique and picturesque mountain setting (17 minutes)
Colorado Springs Airport (19 minutes)
Pikes Peak (a/k/a “America’s Mountain”: a must-see, standing a breathtaking 14,115 feet above sea level (21 minutes)
Getting Around:
We recommend that you have a car or use Uber or Lyft when traveling in the Pikes Peak Region. We're happy to provide bus schedules and maps too if you'd like to use public transportation.
Other Things to Note:
House Rules Required
We require a refundable hold on your card for damages (released after checkout) OR you can opt out with a small fee by purchasing a damage waiver to stay insured throughout your stay.
AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 21 years old. We cannot accommodate guests who do not meet this age requirement unless prior approval has been granted by us before check-in.
NO SMOKING inside. This includes Colorado’s newest cash crop.
Quiet Hours begin at 10:00pm per city ordinance. Please be courteous of the neighbors during your stay.
Wood burning fireplaces or open fires are prohibited due to safety precautions. Please review Colorado wildfire prevention tips and resources to help prevent wildfires and protect our great outdoors. Please review Colorado wildfire prevention tips and resources to help prevent wildfires and protect our great outdoors.
Dog Policy:
-This house is dog friendly, Please be respectful of those who will stay after you by cleaning up all pet waste and disposing of it in the large trash bins. Thank you in advance!
* Dogs are welcome for an additional fee ($75 per dog). 3 dogs max. All dogs must be approved before check-in. No other animals are permitted unless they are Certified service animals. There are no charges for service animals.
Type of Cooling and Heating for the Home
Although the home doesn't have central AC our evenings in this region are generally cool in the summer time, simply opening the windows will provide natural coolness. We do have a window AC unit that is installed in the summer months. We have radiant baseboard heating in each room for the winter.
Locations of All Security Cameras
1. Security camera located outside on the far East post of the fence facing the parking area. It is on and operating.
This video footage is not shared and is recorded for liability reasons in the cases of a break-in, death, injury and in no way infringes upon the guests’ expectations of privacy in these public areas of the property. Any attempt at disabling or obscuring the cameras is prohibited.
Reminders About the Property
-Please review the sleeping arrangements prior to booking.
-Please keep all trash secure in the bins. Do not leave any trash out overnight for your safety and the surrounding active wildlife in the city's area.
-We do not have onsite maintenance or cleaning unlike hotels but all requests will be taken care of ASAP.
Guest Fees:
See the Rental Agreement for a detailed breakdown of our guest fees.
Permit: A-STRP-23-1135
Interaction with Guests:
Hello there and a warm welcome from us!
We're a local team, with the charm and personal touch you would expect from your friendly neighbors. Yet, we're also very much available, round the clock, for any support you might need during your stay. How? Well, that's thanks to our fantastic overnight support team that's spread across different time zones. This ensures you can reach out to us at any hour, and there'll always be someone there to respond.
Our promise to you is simple. We'll be there when you need us, anytime, day or night. Your comfort is our top priority and we're dedicated to helping you create some beautiful memories during your stay with us. So, get ready for your home away from home, cared for by your friendly local team!
