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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
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 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
  • Place, Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cave of the Winds
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪22 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 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 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
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
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.

Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, cute house in the heart of Colorado Springs.

This is an older house that retains all the charm, but has any updates you need. The kitchen has windows on two sides, adding to the cottage feel. The living room is comfortable and the bedrooms are plenty large with lovely nature inspired decor. The beds were very comfortable. There is plenty of outdoor seating and a fire pit in the yard. There was a gas grill which we used once. The location was convenient to our daughter’s house and not far from downtown and restaurants. It’s also close to Garden of the gods and the town of Manitou Springs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Little House

This house was just right for our visit to Colorado Springs. The front porch was a great spot for hanging out, and the back yard would have been as well if it hadn't been rainy. Everything was as nice as the descriptions and photos showed. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy home base with quirky charm

We loved staying at the Emerald Nest. More than enough space to get comfortable, and perfectly located to visit Pike's Peak, Garden of the Gods.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work stay

The rooms are cute and very usable. The neighborhood is nice and access to nearby stores and shops is very useful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

The home was very comfortable and a nicely decorated! We had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. The beds were oh so comfortable! So many things to see and do close by. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Farmhouse

We loved our stay! Great location to the sights, cozy, inviting house with a home feel. Hosts were awesome and responsive. We had everything we needed to be comfortable. Grocery store right across the street. We felt safe and secure. Loved the front porch lounging area and mountain view!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Colorado

The home is beautiful. The owner had it set up so nice. We enjoyed our stay! Would recommend to anyone. The location is perfect. So many fun things to do close by!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025