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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cañon City, CO
  • Place, Royal Gorge Route Railroad
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Canon City Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center
    ‪15 min walk‬

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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.

Stunning Vintage Victorian-Era Cottage - Walk to train/river/park/downtown.

RELAX and feel instantly pampered in the region's most acclaimed property for five years running. Enjoy a peaceful morning coffee on a front porch rocker looking out to the charming historic neighborhood homes under a canopy of century-old trees. Take in a short stroll to explore nearby Centennial Park, the Arkansas River trails, and the quaint downtown historic district. This location is central to all activities in the region and makes a perfect home-base while visiting and exploring the Royal Gorge Region.

This expansive 1898 Victorian-era cottage underwent a meticulous 18 month top-to-bottom renovation specifically designed to provide a five-star experience. As with all of our "A Step Back Inn" properties, this house was re-imagined as a unique yet cozy elegant experience for our guests through a blend of modern unexpected conveniences and vintage charm, paying homage to the bygone era through carefully curated furnishings, décor and amenities. Noteworthy features include a breathtaking chef's kitchen, large, connected family and dining rooms, game room, cozy workspace with desk, four fashionably appointed bedrooms with luxury linens, and three full bathrooms with all-natural luxury bath products provided.

Smart Roku TVs throughout all bedrooms and the main room will keep you connected and entertained. Dramatic ambient lighting and integrated USB outlets add an unexpected yet delightful touch of convenience.

A falling waters custom fountain will entice you into a private backyard oasis with hot tub, dining/lounge area, vintage brick pavers, atmospheric lighting, firepit and gas grill.

NEW FOR 2024 - MULTIPLE ADJACENT PROPERTIES CAN ACCOMMODATE YOUR LARGE GROUP!

We are excited that we can now accommodate even larger groups in multiple, nearly adjacent homes, all operating under the trusted "A Step Back Inn" brand. With two additional historic renovated homes coming online in the spring and summer of 2024.
House 2 will sleep 12 people in five bedrooms over two levels (also designed with the first level to be wheelchair friendly)

House 3 will sleep 8 guests in three bedrooms and a sleeper sofa (also pet friendly), for a total accommodation of up to 28 guests between these three nearly adjacent homes. Perfect for your gatherings such as weddings or family get togethers/reunions. We work with many area event venues as well for further cohesive booking opportunities.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Centennial Park. You'll find features like a hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Centennial Park and 6 minutes by foot from Arkansas River
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. This vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed in the alley

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please notify us if you wish to host an event

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in the alley

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Please notify us if you wish to host an event
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Stunning Vintage Victorian-Era Cottage - Walk to train/river/park/downtown. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn T.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
I’ll be honest, I was skeptical booking this place. The only thing I knew about Cañon City was… prisons. But I was so wrong. The town is adorable, quiet, and felt completely safe. Everyone was friendly, and it has that easy small-town charm that instantly puts you at ease.Now, the house... the photos do not do it justice. You can tell a lot of love went into the remodel. Whoever decorated it deserves an award! It’s that perfect mix of cozy and elegant. I was worried it might feel cramped with my in-laws, but we had plenty of space to spread out and still feel like we each had our own corner to breathe.And the backyard… just wow. The patio is made from bricks stamped with “Royal Gorge,” which is such a cool touch. The fire pit area is perfect for hanging out, the water feature is super relaxing, and the hot tub... I honestly could’ve slept in it. (It’s also closer to the house than it looks in the photos.)The host went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. It’s also walking distance to a cute park and a bridge that crosses the Arkansas River into town and the train depot.Speaking of, do the train ride! You can grab the regular seats and just hang in the open car for the best views. We also did a Jeep tour across the Royal Gorge Bridge - totally worth it.This house gets a 20/10 from us. Every part of this trip was incredible, and nothing about Cañon City disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely ideal. We are tall people with lots of big personalities and we didn’t know how we would work in this “Victorian era cottage”. It was perfect! I 100% recommend this or any of Kevin’s properties. His attention to detail is amazing. We had amazing gatherings around the big dining room table. Cooked yummy meals in his amazing kitchen. Took hot tubs in his pristine hot tub. Kevin had great advice for local food and activities for the time of year when you visit. Who KNEW Cañon City was such a great destination. We took the jeep tour with Colorado Jeep Tours and it was great. Good tour guide and bouncy fun AND dinosaur footprints . Enjoy !
The boys got sit out front like two old fellers
Awesome family and friend gathering spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this property! The house was more than what we expected. The location was fantastic. We were able to walk everywhere. The owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. He met us the night we got there and told us about the property and also shared places that we should visit while in Cañon City. We all loved the kitchen as there was plenty of room wall of us to hang out in it at the same time. We also enjoyed the hot tub. The outdoor area was private and beautiful. We highly recommend this property and would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melaney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was wonderful. Beautifully decorated, layout is great for guests, location was so convenient - just around the corner from the Royal Gorge Railroad station, lovely park close by, and quiet neighborhood. Kevin met us at the house to show us around when we arrived and was very helpful. Check out was super easy when we left. The only small “challenge” we had was figuring out the indoor lighting. It’s looks lovely but on timers and the switches were a little confusing but we figured it out. We would stay here again in a heartbeat
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time

Everything was great! Loved the house.. the outdoor area.. the hot tub. Location was in great spot to all the things we wanted to do in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Colorado trip

The property is amazing, close to everything, definitely did not disappoint
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning property perfect for family celebration.

Kevin is a wonderful host of a stunningly restored property. The house had everything you could possibly want for making a celebration special. The beds are comfortable and the yard is a lovely space to relax in with a hot tub and bbq. The house is an easy walk to the Royal Gorge train and Main Street Cañon city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

We were very grateful that we got to enjoy the beautiful vintage home with my family and our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette J., Pleasant Hill

Liked: Cleanliness

A Welcoming Home away from home

This property in Canon City is at least what is described in vrbo if not better. It is in a sweet neighborhood close to downtown-very close to the train station. The decorating is beautiful and it has absolutely everything you could ever need. The owners have several properties around Canon City and I will definitely stay in their properties from now on when visiting. They are the best!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

WONDERFUL

Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood, close to everything! Well stocked kitchen and nice beds and pillows. Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home

We had the absolute best stay. Seamless check in, charming interior, very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

We enjoyed our three night stay in this beautiful, clean, well-appointed home. Kevin was a great host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice digs

Very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property!

This house is amazing! The home has been beautifully renovated and is very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is beautiful and has everything needed to make a wonderful meal. The back yard is so relaxing with a water feature and a lovely sitting area with a fire table. The backyard also has a nice grill and table with an umbrella for enjoying meals outside. The lighting and ambiance in this house is spectacular! Kevin is a great host and does everything to make your stay perfect! This property has our highest recommendation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Fort Collins, CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in Canon City

Great location, walkable to downtown. Home has been beautifully renovated with all modern conveniences and thoughtful touches. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely phenomenal!

This property is simply fantastic!!! Kevin spared no expense in his meticulous 18-month long total renovation of this 1898 Victorian home. His eye for interior design is quite apparent in every tiny detail he has woven together to create the most exquisite and aesthetically pleasing home I've ever stepped foot in (and I'm an ex-real estate broker, so that's saying a LOT). He somehow managed to perfectly combine modern comforts (USBs by every bed and in multiple outlets throughout the home, automatic lighting, roku and spectrum, wifi, ring system, etc.) while also staying true to the time period of the home... you have to stay here to experience how incredible this property is! He really thought of everything to make your stay comfortable, relaxing, and convenient! Kevin was so friendly and fun- we loved that we got to hang out with him for a little bit at one point. 5***** STRONGLY RECOMMEND... you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous & Fantastic

This vintage & modern house 100% top notch. This property (house & backyard) suited us very well for a family (7 adults) birthday celebration trip. Host went above and beyond with all the details to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loving Colorado

The home was beyond exceptional. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than the pictures!

This property is better than the pictures (which says a lot!) The decor and furniture was done very well and super comfortable. A fenced in back yard was great to unwind in after full days. We were very close to rafting, zip lining, hiking and food. Canon City is a great place full of history, natural beauty and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

If in Canon City area, STAY HERE

This is the best VRBO house I've ever stayed in and we have stayed in several over the years. Host is 5 star. House is very clean and impeccably decorated. Contains everything you need from towels, to sheets, to shampoo/lotion, just bring your suitcase. House is in a quiet area and is walking distance to downtown area, park, hiking trails and more. Very comfortable in square footage size to accommodate our 7 adult family. Backyard with hot tub is a very relaxing area. Would recommend to anyone and already have.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house, well appointed and loads of character!

We came down from Denver area to visit the Royal Gorge. With two small children we decided to make it a weekend since our Littles can really only handle one thing a day, having a kitchen to cook (as opposed to having to go out for every meal) was key. The beds were all very comfortable, the ac units in the upstairs rooms were key. We had coffee out back every morning and made smores out back at night. The hot tub made it feel like an oasis. The best part was the kids got a full weekend with their Nana and Auntie, and played games in the game room. The house had everything and we were truly able to relax and enjoy our weekend. Wishing we'd have made it a 3 day weekend. Kevin was a fantastic host as well - you can tell he cares about his properties, his town and his guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

The home was beautifully staged and the lighting was incredible. The kitchen draws you in and then you have to decide to go out back and enjoy the peaceful setting with the water feature or stay inside and just take in the decor. The gas grill and gas fire table were great additions to allow us to entertain family. The home is close to everything, but yet far enough to not have the traffic or noise that comes with congestion. We were able to text the owner with questions that were answered immediately. You can tell they take great pride in their property and really cared about our experience! We will definitely stay here again if it is available next time we are in town!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P., Carlsbad

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Slice of Heaven!

My family visited Cañon City for a funeral and decided to all come together and stay in this house instead of separate hotel rooms. The pictures don’t do this house justice! It’s just stunning, top to bottom. Kevin greeted us at the house and gave us a tour. The house is decorated perfectly. No expense was spared. The sheets- so soft. Memory foam mattresses. Turkish bath towels and Beekman 1802 bath products in all bathrooms. The kitchen is loaded with all the appliances you’ll need, although I do recommend bringing plastic bags for food storage as we didn’t find any food storage containers. The hot tub was delightful- but I’d recommend bringing a swimsuit you don’t love because my red swimsuit is now a delightful shade of coral (which I actually like!). Bottom line- if you’re looking for a place that’s close to everything and great for a group, this place is for you. Bravo Kevin!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022