Location: Colorado Springs, South Central, Colorado, USA (Downtown Colorado Springs...Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountains) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
**USAFA graduation booked for 2012 and 2013**
The 1902 Downtown House is 109 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 lighted off-street parking for 1-2 cars (other cars can park on the street in front of the house). Four bicycles are available for your use. Also available is a high chair, pack n play 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 90 days or more prior to reservation date. 50% refund if cancellation is made 30-89 days prior to reservation date. No refund with cancellation 29 days or less prior to reservation date unless we re-book the dates.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : We use a powerful swamp cooler due to the dry heat.
- Linens Provided : hot tub towels also provided
- Washer : in unit... detergent supplied
- Dryer : in unit
- Off Street Parking : For 1-2 cars
- 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
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- 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
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed : no smoking on premises
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
please see description for cancellation policy
May-Sept (1-4 People) $165/night - $1060/week (save $95)
May-Sept (5-8 People) $190/night - $1230/week (save $100)
Oct-April (1-3 people) $95/nt $600/week(save$65) $2200/month
Oct-April(4-6 people) $115/nt $730/week(save $75) $2700/month
+9.4% required tax (if rental is less than 30days) +$80 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.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1998
Property Photos
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- Downtown Colorado Springs original house built 1902 - Colorado Springs, Colorado Travel Accommodation
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- Inviting bedrooms...these queen beds each have a luxurious pillowtop mattress - Colorado Springs, Colorado Travel Accommodation
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- Dining room...seating for 10 - Colorado Springs, Colorado Travel Accommodation
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- Living room...also has desk with chair and wifi
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- large, peaceful covered old fashioned patio with outdoor kitchen
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- The back yard is so wonderful for reunions, receptions, parties, etc.!
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- luxurious queen pillowtop bed in bedroom #2
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- Old fashioned front porch, the other half has more seating and another table
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- Private hot tub/especially wonderful at night! Hot tub towels & robes provided
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- Charming kitchen comes with everything!
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- relax, relax, relax
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- Enjoy WiFi on property or in the cafe around the corner
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- Out your back door is a great place for a quiet meal or late night wine
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- 3rd bedroom sleeps 2 on trundle beds
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- Outdoor kitchen has grill, fridge, cooler, sink and lighting
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- Warm colors throughout
Traveler Reviews (19)
Tammy and Sherry (Kansas City)
Guest: Tammy
(Kansas City)
Date of Stay: 10/26/11
Review Submitted: 11/07/11
Dream Vacation home! We can't wait to schedule another trip just so we can stay here again. We traveled to the Colorado Springs area for a week's vacation. We could not have been happier with everything during our whole trip. The home was even better than we expected and there were so many amenities to make us feel at home. The owners made us feel so welcomed from the phone contacts to when we arrived. They were always available if we needed anything but it wasn't necessary because they have thought of everything to make it an exceptional place to stay. We especially enjoyed Garden of the Gods, The Broadmoor Hotel for lunch and shopping, and even more shopping in Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City. We enjoyed Woodland Park and the scenery in all the surrounding areas of Colorado Springs. Thank you so much for helping me check off another Bucket List dream. We will never forget this wonderful trip!
Owner response:Dear Tammy and Sherry...you ladies were delightful and so easy to work with...thank you for being our guests!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Our stay...
Guest: Shelly
(Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 09/28/11
Review Submitted: 11/01/11
We found everything we needed with ease! Everything we were told we would have was right where we were told it would be. The property was centrally located and very convenient. We enjoyed the back deck and the herb garden. We would stay here again. Thank you.
Owner response:Thank you very much Shelly....we were so glad you could spend the time with your son returning from the war. I'm glad everything worked out well for you and your family
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Not quite private
Guest: ARenter
(Colorado)
Date of Stay: 10/13/11
Review Submitted: 10/17/11
Nothing in the literature above, nor in our correspondence, indicated that this is an apartment in a house. The apartment is right above the owners.I felt we were misled. Within 5 minutes of arriving, I was getting phone calls about where to park. It was a little invasive. They had friends coming and going the whole time. There was also almost no water pressure. The owners were very sweet, couldn't have been nicer. However, this needs to be clear to the renter: you are staying in someone's house, and while you do have separate entrance, you share a driveway, and you will see the owners quite a lot.
Owner response:Dear Ashley, We’re so sorry that you weren’t satisfied with your stay. After 4.5 years this is the first review with less than 5 stars so we are very concerned. Yesterday I called and emailed you to talk about your stay but you haven’t responded. Since April 16, 2007 the description has read: “You will have the entire second floor (1300 sq.ft.) with an updated kitchen, newly remodeled bathroom and a large private 6-person hot tub. There is a large covered patio with a built-in outdoor kitchen (grill, refrigerator, sink) and a private garden in the back yard for your use.” That part of our description has always been a complete paragraph so that it was easy to read. Most people ask who’s on the 1st floor and are glad to hear that it’s the owners and not another renter. You had 2 private entrances. I never saw you the entire time you were there but you did meet my husband. I did meet one of your guests; I think his name was Scott. We made sure he knew that the backyard and hot tub were also exclusively yours to use and to make himself at home. He said that there would be a crowd the next night of rugby players. We think that when you realized that this was not the place to hold a Colorado College party for the players the cases of beer were moved out. We thank you for that. I almost never meet our guests while they’re here. Please read our other guest comments and you’ll see that people have been very satisfied here. I'm sorry that you didn't read the large "guest parking" sign that we have posted in the back of the house. We had just returned from dinner and I had no way to know that you had just arrived. I called once and you said you'd move the car later and I thanked you. We only asked you to park in the designated area so we could accommodate more of your friends since you said there would be 4 cars. We recently replaced the hot tub and it had a leak. My husband let you know that a repairman was coming so as not to interrupt your use of it. Then we had to fill the water up and this took 2 hours. During that time there would’ve been a drop in water pressure as you noted. We had given you both of our phone numbers and they’re also prominently displayed in the rental and we urge guests to call us if you need anything or if there was a problem. I never heard of any problem while you were here. I’m so sorry that you didn’t let us know any of this during your stay. The comfort and satisfaction of our guests is of utmost importance to us. Jackie
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Wonderful Stay
Guest: Anderegg
(United States)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11
Review Submitted: 05/09/11
Early winter visit to USAFA. Great location, reasonably close to everything. Clean, nicely decorated. Wonderful breakfast provisions! Comfortable beds, nice TV and WIFI reception. The only drawback, is we could smell all the wonderful cooking the owners were doing downstairs! We plan to stay again.!
Owner response:Thank you, Larry...you were great guests and would welcome you back anytime! Jackie
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great for our small family!
Guest: Todd and Holly
(Amarillo, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10
Review Submitted: 01/11/11
We stayed at this property over the New Year holiday and loved it....even in a snow storm! We are a young family with 3 and 5 year old girls, and the house was perfect for us. Great hosts, and even though they were very close by, we actually never even met them! They do a great job respecting your privacy which was a pleasant surprise. Didn't get to use the awesome hot tub because of the weather, but it was still great. Highly recommend for any young family!
Owner response:Thank you very much for staying with us...I hope your children liked the snow! You were wonderful guests!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Perfect!
Guest: Richard Glenn
(Plano, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/12/10
Review Submitted: 10/28/10
(mid October 2010) Our family of 4 stayed in this property while our daughter competed in a figure skating competition at the World Arena. The house was in great shape and well stocked. We especially liked the hot tub, fast wifi, laundry in master, private parking, and the location. Owners are close by and helpful. We locked ourselves out once and needed a jump start once. Both times the owners came to our aid quickly! You don't get that from most home rentals!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderful
Guest: paula
(Solihull England)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 08/25/10
We spent two weeks here end of June beginning July and it was the best time ever. The house was beautifully equiped and delightfully furnished. It had everything a property rental needs and lacked nothing. The garden was well maintained and had a well equiped outdoor kitchen perfect for the suimmer evenings. lt is close to downtown shops and within walking distance of a Seven Eleven and easy driving to superstores. The property was exactly as described in fact even better and the owners well helpful and a delight to talk to. I would recommend this property to family and friends. There are some great restaurants downtown on Tejon and close to all major attractions especially good is the Garden of the Gods, Cliff Dwellings and a drive up to Crystal lake will take your breath away. Pauline and Tony - Solihull England
Owner response:Thank you Pauline and Tony.....you were wonderful guests! I felt that we already knew each other before you arrived! We're looking foward to that greenhouse by next summer that you and Patrick discussed. You'll have to come and see it when you're in town again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: Melissa Heiser
(Omaha, NE)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10
Review Submitted: 03/01/10
Absolutely lovely! Beautiful, well- maintained, well-equipped, very comfortable, clean and relaxing. We had a wonderful time and I would also like to thank you so much for everything. Thank you, thank you!
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Guest: Allen and Jamie Clack
(Ft. Meade, MD)
Date of Stay: 02/05/10
Review Submitted: 02/05/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the 1902 Downtown House! It was beautiful, very comfortable and perfect for our family. We were amazed at the thoughtful details that Jackie and Patrick put into the house. We will look forward to coming again. This is the place to stay if you have children!
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Guest: Jeannie9
(Twentynine Palms, Ca)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09
Review Submitted: 09/05/09
We spent the end of August relaxing in this wonderful 1902 Home. Jackie and Patrick were wonderful hosts. We entertained our friends from the area in their beautiful back yard. They really have thought of everything. It really is the ideal place for a vacation.
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