Location: Colorado Springs, South Central, Colorado, USA (Downtown Colorado Springs...Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountains)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
The 1902 Downtown House is 107 years old and was built by an early Cripple Creek mining engineer. It will remind you of early Colorado Springs at the turn of the 20th century. The neighborhood boasts 100-year old trees, good walking areas and 3 parks. We are within walking distance to the middle of the city and 2 blocks to Memorial Hospital.
You will feel as if you are on grandmother's large front porch with wicker furniture for relaxing! Have lunch here or enjoy wine at the end of the day.
You will have the entire second floor (1300 sq. feet) with an updated kitchen, newly remodeled bathroom and a large private 6-person hot tub. There is a large covered patio (17'x20') with a built-in outdoor kitchen (grill, refrigerator, sink) and a private garden in the back yard for your use.
We offer 3 bedrooms, 2 with queen beds and one with a trundle bed. In the living room is a leather queen sleeper sofa if needed. Additionally, you will have free Wi-Fi in all areas on the premises (most people can connect but not all), hardwood floors with Persian style carpets, some antiques, a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, formal dining room, a comfortable living room with work desk and telephone.
There are 2 private entrances, a small deck with patio table and chairs just out the back door, stereo system with CD and Bose speakers, digital cable TV, VCR, DVD and a Bose Wave Radio in the master bedroom, and lighted off-street parking for 1-2 cars (other cars can safely park on the street in front of the house). Four bicycles are available for your use. Also available is a high chair, crib and booster seat. This is 1300 square feet of very usable and comfortable living space.
We have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed for your safety. Recycling bins are at your back door.
You will be downtown in Colorado Springs where you will find restaurants to fit any budget along with museums, bars, libraries, the Fine Art Center, the Pikes Peak Center, Colorado College, a lake, a swimming pool, ice skating, several parks, bike paths,shopping, the National Firefighters Memorial, the United States Olympic Center and art galleries. You will be within 1 hour of a private hot springs.
The house is 10 minutes away from the famous 5 Star Broadmoor Hotel, 12 minutes away from Manitou Springs, 8 minutes from Old Colorado City, 5 minutes from Colorado College, 12 minutes from Garden of the Gods, 15 minutes away from the Air Force Academy, One hour away from Cripple Creek, 1 hour away from Denver and 15 minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport. Stay with us for a few days, a week, a month or more. Please make yourself at home!
1st MORNING BREAKFAST INCLUDED: do-it-yourself eggs, butter, fresh muffins, juice, coffee, tea.
50% due at the time of reservations with the other half due 30 days before arrival.
20% DISCOUNTED RATE FOR RESERVATIONS MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS OF ARRIVAL.
Cancellation Policy: 100% refund (minus $75.00 processing fee) if cancellation is made 60 days or more prior to reservation date. 50% refund if cancellation is made 30-60 days prior to reservation date. No refund with cancellation 29 days or less prior to reservation date unless we re-book the days.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: We use a powerful swamp cooler due to the dry heat.
- Washer: in unit... detergent supplied
- Dryer: in unit
- Linens Provided: hot tub towels also provided
- Off Street Parking: For 1 car
- Beds
- Queen Bed: 2 pillowtop queen mattresses + queen sofa sleeper
- Twin/Single Bed: adult size trundle beds 1 with pillowtop mattress
- Convertible Bed: We have a Tempur-Pedic pad added for your comfort
- Crib: porta-crib if needed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: fully equipped to include blender, fondue, chafing dish, coffee grinder, bread machine, mixer, crockpot, small Cuisinart food processor, spices, roasting pans
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: small charcoal grill also available
- Deck/Patio: large covered patio with outdoor kitchen in garden plus small deck with table and chairs
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 1st breakfast items provided of do-it-yourself eggs, fresh muffins, juice, tea, coffee included. Private hot tub, portable crib, high chair, booster seat, adult bicycles, helmets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed: no smoking on premises
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May-Sept (1-2 People) $145/night - $875/week
May-Sept (3-4 People) $185/night - $1100/week
May-Sept (5-8 People) $225/night - $1300/week
Oct-April (1-2 people) $95/night.. $600/week .. $1900/month
Oct-April(3-6 people) $120/night.. $700/week .. $2200/month
+ $60 cleaning fee
20% discount for res. made within 10 days of arrival-not valid w/other discounts
5 day minimum for USAFA Graduation, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
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- Downtown Colorado Springs original house built 1902 - Colorado Springs, Colorado Travel Accommodation
- Inviting bedrooms...these queen beds each have a luxurious pillowtop mattress - Colorado Springs, Colorado Travel Accommodation
- Dining room...seating for 10 - Colorado Springs, Colorado Travel Accommodation
- Living room...also has desk with chair and wifi
- large, peaceful covered old fashioned patio with outdoor kitchen
- The back yard is so wonderful for reunions, receptions, parties, etc.!
- luxurious queen pillowtop bed in bedroom #2
- Old fashioned front porch, the other half has more seating and another table
- Private hot tub/especially wonderful at night! Hot tub towels & robes provided
- Charming kitchen comes with everything!
- Enjoy WiFi on property or in the cafe around the corner
- Out your back door is a great place for a quiet meal or late night wine
- 3rd bedroom sleeps 2 on trundle beds
- Outdoor kitchen has grill, fridge, cooler, sink and lighting
- Warm colors throughout
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