A Happy San Franciscan and first time user of VRBO

Guest: KK (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 09/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/05/11

I stayed at this property for 6 days and it was accurately described. The price was fair for the accomidations and everything was clean and well kept. The proximity of this house to local attractions was a big sell for me. It was very easy to find my way around Colorado Springs and it is really a beautiful area.I appreciate that a home such as this is available to travellers, making a vacation so much more comfortable. I would be happy to stay here again if I return to the area.

Owner response:Dear Kathleen: Thank you so much for your review. Positive reviews keep us going! We are lucky to have a great location, a quiet street and a great view. I will send you a list of properties we manage. We hope to see you again soon. Julia

Recommended for:Adventure seekers.

Great little house

Guest: KS girl (Overland Park)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

We recently stayed at this property and couldn't be happier with our stay. We have two elementary-aged kids and the house gave us the space we needed, along with the convenience of a full kitchen, a yard, and room for all of us to spread out. The location couldn't be better--really only 5-10 minutes from most of the tourist attractions in the area. It's also very close to a grocery store, which was handy. The remodeled bathroom is a plus, as is the washer and dryer. The owners were always great about answering my emails in a timely manner, and were very polite and courteous. I highly recommend this property.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your review. We will be happy to accommodate you again. Julia

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

Guest: Sharon (-)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

Julia, Thank you for the stay and it accommodated us perfectly for our needs. It is close to the World Arena and Colorado College Ice Rink. We will rebook for next years competition but will let you know. We also forwarded an e-mail link to one of the board members at the Broadmoor Figure Skating club so that if a skater is coming in and they don't want to stay in a hotel they have other options. Thank you again, Sharon

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Lovely, peaceful cottage with a beautiful view

Guest: Tom M. (Redlands, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely weekend at the Pikes Peak Cottage - it was exactly as described, very clean, peaceful and had all amenities for a great weekend getaway. The views were beautiful and the location was fantastic - in close proximity to all attractions, downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, and major highways. We did a lot of sightseeing. No visit to Colorado Springs is complete without a trip to the summit of Pikes Peak, and a great way to get to the summit is the Pikes Peak Cog Railroad. The ride is relaxing and scenic. We visited Garden of the Gods - a wonderful place to check out the unique rock formations in the area. Great views of Pike's Peak, and great trails for easy hiking with families. And best of all....FREE! We would feel comfortable recommending Pikes Peak Cottage to anyone and would happily stay there again. Thank you very much!

Owner response:Thank you for your review. We will be happy to accommodate you again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great place for a great vacation

Guest: John (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 03/27/11

We really enjoyed our stay at the Pikes Peak Cottage. We could not have found a better place to stay: it is located right by two historic towns of Old Colroado City and Manitou Springs. All attractions are so close to the cottage! We visited Garden of the Gods a few times. It was absolutely gorgeous. The red rocks against the beautiful clear blue sky was incredible. There were many very easy hiking trails. We had a great time enjoying this beautiful state park. It is definitely a "must-see" for anyone visiting Colorado Springs. I love the Historic District of Old Colorado City. They have so many shops down there and it's a great place to walk around. I did a little research on the history of the town and there are tunnels built under the street and shops that gentlemen used to use to get the the red light district that used to be on Cucharras street. It's has a very southwest feel and Colorado Ave. runs into Manitou Springs which is also a nice place to walk around. We had a very good time at the cottage. We enjoyed a beautiful view of Pikes Peak from the living room and the front yard. You can see Pikes Peak from everywhere. Cozy living room and a lot of comfortable places to sit. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. The bathroom was just remodeled! thank you for the welcome basket - my husband loves chocolate! If we come back to Colorado Springs we would stay here again. We had a great vacation. Thank you so much!

Owner response:Thank you very much for your comment.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: T.
Date of Stay: 10/20/10 Review Submitted: 03/16/11

What a peaceful & cozy place to be. It was one of the coziest places that I have been to. The location was perfect for what we wanted to do. Wonderful neighborhood to walk in. We saw deer one morning on our walk . Everything seemed so peaceful. A very spacious backyard for our dogs. They loved the "dog park" that was just a bit down the road. Highly recommended to anyone that is stressed out. This was a stress free vacation for us. It is a very quiet neighborhood. I can't wait to go back again. Looking at Pike's Peak everyday in itself was just breath taking!

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Guest: J.C.
Date of Stay: 09/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/16/11

We had a very nice time in this home. It was very convenient to everything that we wanted to visit in the area. The home was comfortable for 6 adults and was located in a nice quiet location. It would be a great place if you have a small child as there are lots of toys/crib/high chair available for your use and the backyard is fenced in. We ate the majority of our meals out since there are so many wonderful restaurants in the area, however the kitchen is well stocked with anything you would need to cook for yourself. We would stay here again.

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Honest - Negative Review

Guest: Tammy (Lincoln, NE)
Date of Stay: 06/14/10 Review Submitted: 10/01/10

"The listing for this property are not accurate. The property was not clean, well-maintained, and did not have the simple amenities that the rental property was advertised to have. There were NO cleaning supplies, dish rags, dish soap, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, paper towels, and only a few rolls of toilet paper for a two week stay. The house is in sub-standard condition. The tile in the upstairs bathroom was moldy, several light bulbs were burned out, the railings were loose, and the cabinet in the kitchen fell off (almost onto my son's head). We purchased new hinges and fixed it for them. We also purchased and replaced the light bulbs that were out. The deadbolt on the front door did not work. One of the two decks that are advertised have been out of order all year, due to rot – the back deck. We were assured that there was fishing in the lake and that we could ride our ATV's from the porch - neither of these things were true. The cabin sits in the middle of forest where the Haywood fire was. So, nearly all the trees are burned down. It was a very depressing sight. We cleaned the house, spotless, and the owner kept my whole deposit. For NO REASON. She finds little things that aren't true and will withhold your deposit. The owner has terrible customer service. I would not recommend renting this cabin to anyone. "

Owner response:* The guest confused this property with a totally different property. This property is very clean and well-maintained. We have just remodeled the bathroom - it is beautiful. * Dish-washing soap, dish rags, a new sponge for dishes, paper towels and at least two or three rolls of toilet paper are always supplied. We also provide a complimentary breakfast basket. * There are no decks, just a concrete patio in the privacy fenced backyard. The cottage is located in Old Colorado City, a historic town that is a part of Colorado Springs now. It is within 5 blocks to historic district and less than 2 miles to Garden of the Gods. * Please see numerous positive comments from other guests or contact us directly if you have any questions or concerns.

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Guest: PLR (MA)
Date of Stay: 12/10/09 Review Submitted: 12/10/09

Our stay at the house was perfect in every way. Our first morning there we walked into town, it was early on Sunday so everything was closed but we got to do a lot of window shopping, then drove up to the Pikes Peak railway, and got on a train just leaving forthe summit, so although we weren't dressed for the cold, windy peak, we had a fun introduction to the whole breathtaking area. By the time we got back to town, it was warming up and we had brunch at Adam's cafe and got to see a bit of the touristy stream of people enjoying Manitou Springs. It was fun just being able to walk about town and talk to the shopkeepers (everyone so friendly and helpful). We did all the local stops, Garden of the Gods, Seven Waterfalls, the Airforce Academy, etc. and thoroughly enjoyed them all, including a beautiful snowfall one day. Our conference at Focus on the Family was well timed to enjoy all the spectacular scenery of fall without the crowds. We'll definitely be back!Thanks for a wonderful week.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/21/09 Review Submitted: 10/21/09

We had a wonderful time in Old Colorado City and would happily recommend your home to anyone vacationing in the area. The house was extremely close to many area attractions and fully equipped with everything we needed to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you for the t-shirts and breakfast basket in the kitchen; these were little touches that made a huge difference to us. Thank you again for everything that you did to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable. We hope to return in the future.

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