Notes from the host
1BR in Quiet Neighborhood & Nearby Parks
Summary:
Enjoy your morning coffee sitting and relaxing in the front porch with town views.
Just a couple blocks away from town you can walk to places like Manitou Brewing Co and other local restaurants and shops.
Less than a mile away from the Incline Basecamp and the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway for the perfect hiking adventure.
STR Permit# 9373
The Space:
Built in 1909, this classic cottage overlooking historic, unique Manitou Springs at the base of Pikes Peak, “America’s Mountain,” is a jewel of a short-term rental — the place you’ve been hoping to find to complete a perfect vacation or short-term stay. Experience shopping, restaurants, galleries, bars, and eight mineral drinking springs, each with its own mineral flavors and effervescence. For the adventurer, explore some of the best, most impressive and renowned hiking trails in the area including “the Manitou Incline” — this home promises memories, whimsy and an authentic Colorado experience.
Manitou Springs is known for its location at the base of Pikes Peak, and that means some steep hillsides within a box canyon. Surrounded by an original historic greenstone wall across the front, this home offers great appeal and off-street parking too! There is a private driveway on the side of the home for your convenience. To enter the house at the side entrance, walk past the charming, classic front porch that just invites some time to spend watching the world below with a cup of coffee or a local Colorado craft beer or cocktail.
Entering the home, you’ll be presented with a bright, warm and welcoming space that embraces it’s classic roots while also inviting modern practicalities too. The design is simple, with all of the rooms radiating outward from the living room. This central space is perfect for some serious relaxation or even an afternoon nap after the day’s adventures. There’s a dining table here with seating for four and just off the living room is the stylish, functional kitchen featuring quality cabinetry and a new stainless-steel refrigerator, gas stove and dishwasher along with a classic tin ceiling. As you finish your own culinary creations, you’ll be able to gaze out the window above the sink to the mountains across Ute Pass, and just beyond to the tips of the red rocks of Garden of the Gods.
The home’s single bedroom is just off the living room beyond French doors and offers king-size comfort to the weary traveler, well-appointed with hotel quality linens, cleaned and laundered professionally. The single bathroom is clean and inviting. There’s a full laundry for guest use, as well as desk space or a work area, to get some last minute projects completed (if you must)! Just outside the glass door from the kitchen is an exceptional outdoor living space, perfect for a meal in the fresh mountain air or an evening spent under the clear Colorado sky. There’s a BBQ grill for a steak or a portobello, and endless opportunities for some outdoor relaxation.
This home is charming and unique, but also practical and sensible, in a location that couldn’t be better. We invite you to browse our photos, ask us any questions, and book today!
Keyless entry and fast Wi-Fi for business travelers.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire space. A permit for parking is required if you are bringing more than one vehicle. Please know the the parking office is closed on the weekends, so advance preparation is necessary. Please contact our team, and we would be happy to assist with this!
The Neighborhood:
Manitou Springs, just 10 minutes west of Downtown Colorado Springs, is the area’s attraction ground-zero, the center of activity for visitors and guests. Most of the most well-known and publicized outdoor wonders, the places that people come here to visit, are located here or close to here. This home is in the heart of Manitou Springs. The base of Pikes Peak is just up the road, right next to the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the base of Barr Trail and the world-renowned Manitou Incline. Garden of the Gods Park, with its famous, towering red rock formations, is 5 minutes away by car or 10 minutes away by bicycle. There is so much to explore, all RIGHT HERE.
Manitou is also historic, and was one of the West’s first “vacation” and travel destinations. Manitou Ave, just two blocks down the hill from our home, was built in the 1870’s and offers exceptional dining, drinking, cafes, galleries, artisan shops, and whimsical, Western-original gems featuring Native American art, furs, trapping & leather supplies, and outdoor adventure equipment. Much of the town is built along Fountain Creek, which flows beautifully year-round. Named after its historic artisan spring, there are historic fountains around town where guests can fill a water bottle or sample a taste. There are also multiple wedding and event venues here housed in Victorian mansions that still inspire awe and wonder. Lastly, located where it is at the base of one of the highest peaks in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, there’s still a very real natural feel here and it’s not common to see traffic along Manitou Avenue held up by a crossing herd of deer, or the occasional black bear or mountain lion!
Getting Around:
Most of Manitou Springs is within reasonable walking distance. Lyft and Uber are also available in this area. We recommend a vehicle when traveling in Colorado.
Other Things to Note:
ATTENTION:
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: The main guest 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.
There's off-street parking for one car only, and any additional cars require the use of a parking permit; otherwise you will be ticketed. Please contact our team prior to your arrival, and we would be happy to assist with this!
* We provide fresh sheets, towels, hand towels, wash cloths, and essentials like shampoo, soap, toilet paper etc.
* No smoking or vaping (of any kind) is allowed indoors;
* Please let us know if the trash is overflowing - we will fix that for you!
* There is central air conditioning.
Additional Fees: (See Rental Agreement for a detailed breakdown of our guest fees).
Additional services:
- Late Checkout Service: $25/hr (Late as 12 pm)
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/week). 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.
Please be advised that we ask all guests to complete our secure, online guest verification portal after your reservation is created. 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**
I agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions.
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.
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!
