Cozy Venus Getaway: Pet-Friendly 1BD "The Love Shack" with Patio and AC - Colorado Springs

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Colorado Springs, CO

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

4 min drive

Pikes Peak Center

4 min drive

Norris Penrose Event Center

5 min drive

Colorado Springs, CO (COS)

19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

"The Love Shack!" Venus. 1Bd (sleeps 2) is your

Summary:
VENUS By City Nights! Come for some romance, stay for a FLEXCATION!

Welcome to VENUS (aka "The Love Shack") in Old Colorado City. We offer a cozy cottage perfect for a couple to enjoy a time away together for work or play or both! With room for just 2, couples can expect privacy and peace in this small 1890s general store converted to a cottage. We have recently upgraded the Outdoor space as well with a landscaped fenced yard featuring a period Gazebo and BBQ.

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The Space:
VENUS By City Nights! Come for some romance, stay for a FLEXCATION!

Welcome to VENUS (aka "The Love Shack") in Old Colorado City. We offer a cozy cottage perfect for a couple to enjoy a time away together for work or play or both! With room for just 2, couples can expect privacy and peace in this small 1890s general store converted to a cottage. We have recently upgraded the Outdoor space as well with a landscaped fenced yard featuring a period Gazebo and BBQ.

FREE HIGHT SPEED BUISNESS CLASS INTERNET (300Mbs) included for business and entertainment needs. FREE NETFLIX AND HULU and access to 100s of apps for your personal account logins. PETS WELCOME with a per stay fee. 420 APPROVED for legal users. FLEXIBLE CANCELATIONS include a 100% no questions asked refund 30 days or more before your stay, and a refund of all nights and fees when we are able to re-book if you need to cancel within the 30 day window before check-in. 5 STAR CLEAN! We take cleaning between guests very seriously and perform an enhanced superior clean between guests which includes washing all linens and blankets in hot water as well as cleaning all surfaces and high touch points with sanitizer and disinfectant.

Primary Guest must be 25 or older.

Upstairs you will find a complete kitchen including dishwasher as well as a cozy living room with a 65" UHD TV sporting Roku. FREE NETFLIX AND HULU: All of your favorite streaming services are available including paid accounts on both HULU and NETFLIX as well as 100s of free channels to choose from (or log into your own accounts)

Downstairs is a wonderfully private KING Bed in the bedroom and a private bath. Although the unit is small (450 Square) it is well appointed and does not feel cramped. Private parking is available right next to the unit. This unit is part of a larger 3 unit property but is private and exclusive to the guests.

Come and enjoy the nightlife of Old Colorado City or Colorado Springs, the Rocky Mountains nearby or favorite tourist spots such as the NEW Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak or the Seven Falls Adventure Park. World Class Restaurants are just steps away and local flavor is always available.

PETS are allowed with an additional Pet fee of $25 per-pet-per-stay (MAX 2 Pets, Owner approval required prior to stay - Accepting of pet fee by owner constitutes approval.

Please note: Due to Insurance Requirements We do not accept bookings where the Primary Guest is under 25 yrs of age.

Please Note: For your safety and ours, Security Cameras ARE used in Outdoor public areas on property. The VENUS unit camera is directed at the parking lot and Main entrance to record (24/7). There are no indoor cameras.

Note: Owners Live on Property. CoSpr License # A-STRP-24-0449

Guest Access:
Access is by Key Code emailed to you before your stay instructions will be included in email

The Neighborhood:
Residential

Interaction with Guests:
We are available 24/7/365 fo any assistance you may need.

719.232.3395. v/t John and Nicole.

Property manager

John and Nicole Bauer

Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Parking available

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Welcoming living area with Feb-2023 new leather (sleeper) couch and loveseat, completely updated from top to bottom to ensure you can comfortably relax and unwind after an adventurous day in Colorado Springs!

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Free

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

CANCELLATION POLICY: • Guests who chose the Non-Refundable option will not receive a refund. • Guests who choose the Refundable (standard) option ...

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

This property accepts cash

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Colorado Springs

Westside, a neighborhood in Colorado Springs, is home to this vacation home. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pikes Peak Center or Broadmoor World Arena.

Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 4 min drive
Pikes Peak Center - 4 min drive
Norris Penrose Event Center - 5 min drive
Colorado College - 5 min drive
Garden of the Gods - 6 min drive

Getting around

Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬11 min walk
‪Mother Muffs - ‬16 min walk
‪Colorado Mountain Brewery - ‬11 min walk
‪Pub Dog Colorado - ‬15 min walk
‪Slice 420 - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Love Shack!" Venus. 1Bd (sleeps 2) is your pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Love Shack!" Venus. 1Bd (sleeps 2) is your?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Love Shack!" Venus. 1Bd (sleeps 2) is your?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Love Shack!" Venus. 1Bd (sleeps 2) is your located?

Located in Westside, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ghost Town Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Garden of the Gods. Bancroft Park and Simpich Showcase Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

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Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

laura j.

Aug 20, 2024

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

Good location

The house was as described. It was a good location, close to everything and the gazebo area was nice for our dogs. The bed was comfortable. It did get a little warm in the bedroom with no ac, but there was a fan that we put in the window which cooled it at night.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Jul 9, 2024

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

Location

We were very impressed with the location in regards to everything we wanted to do in Colorado Springs - Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Cave of the Wind, Seven Falls, and Cliff Dwellings to name a few. The house was located in a very quiet neighborhood that appears to be in transition. Convenient to many restaurants and our Pike's Peak Jeep Tour started just a couple blocks away. The fenced in gazebo was nice to sit in with a drink after a long day of sight seeing. The hosts were very helpful and prompt when we asked for more towels and then had an unexpected plumbing issue. I will advise that the bedroom and bathroom are in the basement and would not recommend it for tall people. It was less than half an hour away from the airport and was perfect for our needs. I would recommend to other travelers with the height disclaimer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony A.

Jun 25, 2024

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

Good Stay

Visit friends and family worked well for me.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David W.

Jun 17, 2024

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

Love Shack for the Win

Thanks y’all, good times!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna T.

Jun 9, 2024

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

Cozy Tiny House

Perfect location for a home base when exploring Colorado Springs and Manitou area. Comfortable king size bed and reclining sofa. The shower is pretty small for anyone who is tall, but we didn't mind. Kitchen has everything we need and the host was able to quickly attend to any problems we had.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Feb 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stay was absolutely fabulous. Hosts were super friendly and helpful. Got in late and needed assistance getting in. My fault totally! Im technology challenged. And hosts were completely gracious. And helpful. Would definitely stay here again. I would totally recommend this spot. Both dog friendly and 420 friendly! What could be better.

2/10 Terrible

CarlKim B.

Jan 6, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

No fire or smoke detectors

We had the experience as an earlier guest in that the cleaning fee is way too high. There is no cleaning that seems to be done before you arrive. The dishes from previous renter were still in dishwasher. It appears the cleaning is done by each renter, not the owner. The pet deposit is stated to be free in the VRBO site. When I pointed this out I was still charged a pet fee. Safety is a major concern. If we didn’t have our dogs to alert us we would have found other arrangements. We slept with windows open as no smoke or fire detectors. There are bare outlets and the license to rent is expired from several years ago. There is no railing for the basement steps and the front porch and yard lighting do not work. I just can’t say enough about how disappointing it is to see there are fellow property owners who are in this for the money only. I don’t think we were their concern, our money was. The porches were not even swept and the rugs were worn. We own rental properties and this is a shame. How can an owner sleep at night knowing that in their own yard there are lives being endangered.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIE R.

Sep 11, 2023

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

Quaint & convenient

It was a cute 1 bedroom VRBO. The location was convenient, which made it easy to get to all our destinations.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., Crete Nebraska

Aug 31, 2023

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

Nice, clean, and centrally located

This small house was great for the wife and I, you might be able to get a few more in, but you would probably really have to like them. It was extremely close to a wide variety of the local attractions, so it made it much easier to get out and do as opposed to sit in and think about. I would definitely recommend this place for couples who are looking to get out and enjoy what Colorado Springs has to offer.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrin O.

Aug 3, 2023

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

The Love Shack was a perfect little place

We had a wonderful time visiting Colorado. Stayed at the lively little place called the Love Shack. It was perfect for us. Nice little homely feeling and close to all the good stuff in the springs and manitou. Would definitely stay there again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

Jul 25, 2023

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

The house was great

It was very pleasant

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Jun 29, 2023

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

A great stay!

This property was perfect for what we were looking for. It was nicely appointed and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed the private gazebo and I loved walking my King Charles Caviler on the Midland Trail. I would recommend this property to anyone!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Jun 6, 2023

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

Venus

Great place to stay. Small but clean. Just minutes away from a lot of hiking trails.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Marie F.

May 10, 2023

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

Deceptive

Having been a VRBO owner, I expected this to be 100% VRBO booking & a trustworthy homeowner however, this was not the case! (Pictures very deceptive & (“professionally enhanced) Payment appears to be directly w/VRBO but it’s owners own payment system(??). Upon check-in furnace not functioning & loud, loud within 5 ft of bed. Notified H/O not acceptable & checked out within 12 hrs, as freezing. Owner not happy & stated I needed to pay (2) nights regardless. I was not waiting around for repair! Owner rude & stated refund would be issued minus (2) night mandatory stay. Contacted VRBO as refund never issued and fraudulent representation. Impossible to speak to U.S. representatives:(

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Levi S.

Mar 16, 2023

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

Perfect Location!

Perfect location to everything we wanted to do! We did have some issues with the furnace banging & making noises all night. If you are a large human I probably wouldn't recommend. But overall, it was great for us & our dogs!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C., Highlands Ranch, CO

Feb 20, 2023

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

A cottage perfect for two!

This cost and well-appointed cottage was comfortable and charming. We enjoyed a walk around the neighborhood to admire all of the other historic homes.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 22, 2022

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

cute little home base

My dog liked the little yard and gazebo- it was perfect for morning coffees. Hosts were super communicative with the booking.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph c.

Sep 24, 2022

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

Great stay

The stairs were kind of tricky for me I fell going down the top one,But hey I am older and big,Other than that enjoyed our stay,Place was very clean

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Aug 17, 2022

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

Great location

Enjoyed our stay. It was located close to a lot of the attractions and dedicated off street parking spots was a plus.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Aug 14, 2022

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

Birthday getaway

Nice, clean and very comfortable little house. Quiet neighborhood, close to all attractions. Great for a party of 2. Pet friendly. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Jul 31, 2022

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

My stay

Such a great place to stay. Very quiet and my dog loved the midland trail right behind the house! Would recommend this place to everyone and will come back if I ever need to!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Jul 25, 2022

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

Perfect for two of us!

Although it was a small space the furnishings and layout worked for us and it was as described.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy

Jul 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Bathroom was small but it wasn't a problem. We enjoyed our stay and the kitchen had everything we needed. The gazebo was a great amenity. We would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022