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

Cottage with kitchen, near Garden of the Gods

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Exterior
Front 1880's cottage, porch views of Peak. Faces W Colorado Ave.
Dining
Private kitchen
Kitchen amenities to make your day a little bit easier!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 696.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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

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.
NOTE: Exterior security cameras front and back areas.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colorado Springs

Located in West Colorado Springs, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this cottage is near theme parks and in the mountains. Glen Eyrie Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. Check out an event or a game at Pikes Peak Center, and consider making time for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colorado College - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Glen Eyrie Castle - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Cave of the Winds - 13 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪WestFax Springs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mausam - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paravicini's Italian Bistro - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1880's home between Manitou & Old Colorado City. Walk to Garden of the Gods! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1880's home between Manitou & Old Colorado City. Walk to Garden of the Gods! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1880's home between Manitou & Old Colorado City. Walk to Garden of the Gods! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in West Colorado Springs, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Garden of the Gods. Bancroft Park and Garden of the Gods Trading Post are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was cute and exactly as described
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Martha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was great!

Cute place! Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lacrosse Camp at USAFA

Home was a great place for me, my grandson and son in law to stay. Close to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and plenty of restaurants. Clean and comfortable home. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The location was great with easy access to all the sites we planned to see while we were in Colorado Springs. The home is older, the beds were comfortable, the flowers in the backyard are beautiful but the bees liked them too and the individual air-conditioning units were adequate but if you like it cold for sleeping it might not be enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manitou

Beautiful little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet cottage in great location

Super clean, great beds. Fully equipped kitchen. Great communication with owner. Everything you’d need for a great stay in Colorado Springs. Grocery store, restaurants, right across the street. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was located close to all the activities we had planned. Enjoyed eating outside in the back yard and enjoying coffee on the front porch. Saw deer in the backyard, squirrels and beautiful birds. Very relaxing. My daughters loved the movie selections.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sherrine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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

Leah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was just perfect!

I traveled to Colorado Springs from Omaha to hike the incline with my sister and friend. This location is perfect, perfect, perfect! It was super easy to get to the Incline, the Cog Train, downtown Manitou, downtown Old Colorado City, and Garden of the Gods. At the house, we enjoyed beautifully decorated rooms, a smaller but perfectly functional bathroom, and having coffee on the front porch with a view of the mountains. The kitchen is tiny, too small to do any large amount of cooking, but it was more than adequate for warming up leftover pizza and making breakfast in the morning. Everything was clean and the beds/linens were very comfortable. There is a large stash of extra blankets if you need them. Overall we had a delightful stay and the property was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Debby F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was wonderful. The property is cute and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

jessica s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Harkins

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I am a realtor with a love of nature and historic homes. This cottage type home has the charm of the turn of the century mixed with modern day life! it is a very warm and relaxing place to rent, short or long term.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because of its historic appeal and close proximity to Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City and Garden of the Gods park. It is very convenient to everything local and easy in and out as well. Beautiful sitting porch with a view of Pikes peak, nice and private back yard for evenings around the fire, and ample parking for large families or people traveling together!

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