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Cozy OCC Cottage! Be Our Guest In Historic Old Colorado City

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A stone fire pit with chairs around it, a wooden fence, and a house with a red door and a clock on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, a stove, a sink, and a coffee maker.
Interior
A living room with a dark brown sofa, two lamps, a ceiling fan, and a television on a stand.
A house with a blue exterior, a wooden fence, and a satellite dish on the roof.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Colorado Springs, CO
  • Place, Bancroft Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorado College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy OCC Cottage! Be Our Guest In Historic Old Colorado City


Renovated and incredibly clean! After a day of exploring return to your home-away-from-home. Our 1 bedroom/1 bathroom cottage has everything you will need for your get-away.

Step though the gate into our private fully fenced and newly landscaped yard to include patio, garden, low voltage lighting, outdoor gas grill and gas fire-pit. You will not want to leave!

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are hard wired for your safety.

Our cottage is easily accessible and only a few blocks south of Highway 24. Conveniently located close to downtown Colorado Springs, 4 blocks east of Old Colorado City and 4 miles from Manitou Springs. Less than 1 mile away you will find groceries, a pharmacy, gas and shopping.

IF THE DATE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS ALREADY RESERVED PLEASE LOOK AT OUR OTHER V.R.B.O. PROPERTIES #560444 & #755489.

Other close by attractions with in 10 minutes include The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo & Will Rogers Shrine, Bear Creek Dog Park, Seven Falls, Garden of the Gods, Colorado College, Pikes Peak, Cave of the Winds, Golfing, Biking and Hiking Trails.

WE ARE PET FRIENDLY!
COS STR Permit #0039

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1013046vb
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Colorado Springs

Located in Westside, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this cottage is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds, while Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pikes Peak Center or Broadmoor World Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Ghost Town Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bancroft Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Monument Valley Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Colorado College - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪OCC Brewing - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pub Dog Colorado - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mother Muffs - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy OCC Cottage! Be Our Guest In Historic Old Colorado City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy OCC Cottage! Be Our Guest In Historic Old Colorado City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy OCC Cottage! Be Our Guest In Historic Old Colorado City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy OCC Cottage! Be Our Guest In Historic Old Colorado City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy OCC Cottage! Be Our Guest In Historic Old Colorado City located?

Located in Westside, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bancroft Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Garden of the Gods. Ghost Town Museum and Simpich Showcase Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and convenient cottage in a lovely neighborhood. Walkable to shops, restaurants and more! Owners are quick to respond. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline C.

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

Excellent Hosts

Just the break I needed with lovely location and nearby things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great 3 day stay. the cottage is very nice and roomy. We loved the fire pit out back. The owners were very attentive to any needs we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean one bedroom cottage, close to Old Colorado City shops and restaurants. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

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

This is a cozy and private location

We are former residents of Colorado Springs, so we knew this is a great neighborhood. We especially appreciated being able to travel with our dog. We spent a lot of time on the secluded patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

patricia b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location & cute place, clean.Locks on the doors problem Windows could use blinds
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Comfortable, convenient and charming. Love the gas fire pit. Would definately stay there again.

It rained every day but the overhang on the house provided great shelter. Was able to have a fire every night nonetheless. Comfy bed, great kitchen, totally charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

lynn m.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
I was booked for 10 days but left after 3. We had a cold spell and I had to turn on the heat. Once I did so the entire house started to warm up and smell like cat urine. It was so strong and so offensive that it clung to my clothes and hair. I could not stand the smell and checked into a hotel on day 4. The house has very old carpet and bedding. The blanket on the bed had chew holes from an animal. There were no hangers and only 1 pod for the dishwasher. The kitchen and bathroom were very clean, but the urine smell was so overpowering that I had to leave. I would recommend this house tear out the carpet, spray with Kils and replace all the bedding, mattress(which was very uncomfortable )and curtains to get rid of the overpowering urine smell. I would not recommend this place until this has been done.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mindy G.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Flood in home

The bathroom and kitchen flooded due to tree branches in the water system. I did not receive a discounted rate or free days.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warren V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was clean and well stocked. Enjoyed the fire Pitt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregg F.

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

Lovely Cottage

Great place with cozy accommodations and outdoor fire pit. Spent the weekend with my son moving him to college.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jana V.

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

Sweet little cottage

We stayed at the property during our honeymoon in Colorado Springs. We chose the location because it was close to most of the places we wanted to go. It was easy access and we loved the location! We enjoyed the patio for dining and used the firepit a couple of nights (it was 90 degrees most days or we would have used it more!).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincenza L.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Very quiet location. Also loved the outdoor fire pit where we could sit outside in the evenings by the fire. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Fun visit, a homey place to come back to at the end of the day

We had a great time staying for 3 nights at the cottage while visiting friends, Manitou Springs and the Olympic Museum, and riding bikes and the cog railway. The location was perfect and the neighborhood was safe and quiet. The cottage looks just like the photos and was very well equipped throughout the unit. I would suggest adding a few items in the kitchen (dish drainer for sink, wine glasses, a recycle bin, pencil sharpener for the pencils included with the note paper, an acrylic/plastic cutting board instead of wood for food safety, a pair of scissors), batteries for the clock in the living room and curtain pullback hardware for the north windows (similar to the ones on the east side bedroom windows). Another suggestion would be to consolidate some of the kitchen items in the cabinets so that guests have some cabinet room to store shelf stable food instead of leaving it all on the countertop. All in all a fun visit, a homey place to come back to at the end of the day. Carol the owner was always very prompt and cordial in all her communications with us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

Darling Cottage in Great location

Great space for my husband, me and our pup! Walking distance to old town and a very quiet nice neighborhood. The unit was very clean and well stocked! We were very happy with our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Cute cottage

Great location, excellent communication with Carol
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Itamar I.

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

Great host

Carol was very much on top of things and made sure our stay was pleasant and that we were taken care of
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

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

Family Visit

Cottage was perfect for me and my pup. And the enclosed yard with firepit made for a great place to have visit with family while staying socially distanced! Perfect location in Old Colorado City.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lil Blue

The cottage was clean, well-lighted, private and quiet. It had everything we needed for our 3-week stay. My dog loved the yard, and we both enjoyed walking the neighborhood. I felt secure there. The owner graciously accommodated my awkward check-in timing. I would enjoy staying here again.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamin M.

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

Good location

Great access to old town. Cheap Uber ride away from the famous garden of the gods and glen eyrie castle. Perfect for two ppl and the fire pit is a nice addition. Well maintained property that made our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich G.

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

Cute, clean, convenient and comfortable

We very much enjoyed our stay! We were close to all the things Old Colorado City has to offer... food, shops, stores, and attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

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

Vacation in Colorado Springs!

The cottage was very cozy and clean. Carol provided a lot of personal touches to make it feel more like home. The location was in close proximity to the attractions in the area. We would stay again when we return to Colorado for vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

The property was wonderful. Clean, comfortable, safe, welcoming, well stocked with all the amenites.

This was our first trip to Colorado and the Rocky Mountain area. The stay at Ref and Carol's cottage was so welcoming to my husband and I as well as our doggies. We hope to come back again. I loved the location in Old Colorado City because after our daily adventures we had the ability to park the car at the cottage and just walk a quick 5 minutes to one of the many restaurants in the area. The gas fire place and fenced yard were added bonuses! Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Great vacation place!

Everything was wonderful! Nice little cottage, fenced yard for our pets and a great fire pit. We will book again I’m sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Carol & Ref Finsterwald

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I am a native of Colorado Springs and my husband has lived here a majority of his life. The West Side of Colorado Springs has bee our home for going on 28 years and we will never leave! The lifestyle is so easy going with charm, character, history and the greatest neighbors.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is located in a great established neighborhood that consists of other home owners. We have owned this property for 27 years and decided to renovate it to VRBO Rental standards so that we can meet more amazing people.

What makes this property unique

Please enjoy our cottage as you would your home! We literally have everything you will need minus food and clothing.

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