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Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3750 sq ft
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Boulder, CO
- Place, Downtown Boulder Historic District8 min walk
- Place, Pearl Street Mall13 min walk
- Place, Boulder Theater15 min walk
- Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Convertible bed(s)
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home
Please note: The City of Boulder limits short term rentals to a maximum of 29 days and thus we can only offer rentals for 29 days or less - thank you for your consideration.
Coronavirus Update:
Susurro is cleaned per local and state recommendations with 1 day vacant between guests.
Please note Susurro is entirely independent of the rest of our home, meaning that there is no shared ventilation, which makes Susurro an even safer place for you to stay. We welcome any and all suggestions for keeping you healthy during your stay.
Update:
January 25, 2023 - we have replaced our beautiful antique stove ( truthfully - that was a challenge to cook on) with a new contemporary inductive electric stove (with convection and air fry oven) due to recent research documenting the health hazards associated with gas stoves and replaced all stove related cooking utensils.
We replaced the living room sofa with a Room and Board sleeper couch that is very comfortable.
Additionally we will be solar powered with the installation of photovoltaic panels towards the end of February 2023. We have installed an EV charger (Level 2 ChargePoint 48amp) that is fee for the first time use as well.
Welcome to Boulder, Colorado...everything you want from a big city, yet it feels like a small town; world-class restaurants and shops, a major university, an abundance of cultural events, a plethora of year-round outdoor activities and lots of music from around the globe.
Minutes from downtown Boulder, walking distance to excellent coffee and tea houses, restaurants, bakery, shopping, well equipped grocery store, trails and more. Our artist’s home is located within a quiet, historic residential district known as Mapleton Hill. 'Susurro' - our sunny and light, very private garden/walk-out apartment has a separate entrance and is part of our recently eco-remodeled home originally built in 1910. Our 750 sq. ft. apartment is colorful, eclectically furnished, with hot water baseboard heating, solar powered, all domestic water filtered, cork floors, lots of light, antique cooking stove, custom trim, open layout, split level (with two steps) - living room/dining room/kitchen, hand painted floor, and mosaic tiled bathroom floor. Our home is a “come and borrow a cup of organic sugar” kind of home. Please note - Susurro is exceptionally well insulated however, we live upstairs, we are very quiet and we do not wear shoes inside our home. If you need total silence please reconsider - you will hear soft footsteps but never voices and in eight years we have had only two complaints.
'Susurro' is two blocks away from the foothills of the Rockies with great hiking trails, and the continental divide only a thirty-minute drive away. We are a 30 minute drive to Denver; 30 minute drive to Eldora Mountain Resort, 60 minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, and a 1.5 to 2.25 hour drive to Loveland, Winter Park, Breckenridge and Vail ski areas.
Boulder has year-round sunshine. The winter season usually brings brief snow storms followed by beautiful sunny days. It's not uncommon to have warm weather in the high 60s-70s in February and March. Late spring and summer offers warm days, wonderful thunderstorms and few airborne pests. Please note - we do not use pesticides or insecticides in Susurro, so you will occasionally find spiders. If this is a problem please make other arrangements. Falls are warm with cool nights and some of the most amazing displays of light and color.
Well cared for and behaved dogs are welcome.
Inspections and Safety:
City of Boulder Short Term Rental License RHL-0000634
There have been legitimate concerns raised in the national and international media about the safety and lack of regulation of short-term rentals. Rest assured that:
Susurro is up to date in all required inspections (per City of Boulder rental license regulations); has a current rental license (see: http://gisweb.bouldercolorado.gov/agswebsites/pds/rentalinquiry/ - any property with a color-coding has an up to date rental license); has commercial property insurance from American Modern Insurance that covers short-term rentals; and Susurro includes functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors as well as fire extinguishers.
In addition, each bedroom has City of Boulder approved egress windows and two door exits, in the unlikely event of a fire.
Your safety is important to us.
Keywords: Separate Garden Level/Walk Out Apartment in Home with completely private entrance.
Coronavirus Update:
Susurro is cleaned per local and state recommendations with 1 day vacant between guests.
Please note Susurro is entirely independent of the rest of our home, meaning that there is no shared ventilation, which makes Susurro an even safer place for you to stay. We welcome any and all suggestions for keeping you healthy during your stay.
Update:
January 25, 2023 - we have replaced our beautiful antique stove ( truthfully - that was a challenge to cook on) with a new contemporary inductive electric stove (with convection and air fry oven) due to recent research documenting the health hazards associated with gas stoves and replaced all stove related cooking utensils.
We replaced the living room sofa with a Room and Board sleeper couch that is very comfortable.
Additionally we will be solar powered with the installation of photovoltaic panels towards the end of February 2023. We have installed an EV charger (Level 2 ChargePoint 48amp) that is fee for the first time use as well.
Welcome to Boulder, Colorado...everything you want from a big city, yet it feels like a small town; world-class restaurants and shops, a major university, an abundance of cultural events, a plethora of year-round outdoor activities and lots of music from around the globe.
Minutes from downtown Boulder, walking distance to excellent coffee and tea houses, restaurants, bakery, shopping, well equipped grocery store, trails and more. Our artist’s home is located within a quiet, historic residential district known as Mapleton Hill. 'Susurro' - our sunny and light, very private garden/walk-out apartment has a separate entrance and is part of our recently eco-remodeled home originally built in 1910. Our 750 sq. ft. apartment is colorful, eclectically furnished, with hot water baseboard heating, solar powered, all domestic water filtered, cork floors, lots of light, antique cooking stove, custom trim, open layout, split level (with two steps) - living room/dining room/kitchen, hand painted floor, and mosaic tiled bathroom floor. Our home is a “come and borrow a cup of organic sugar” kind of home. Please note - Susurro is exceptionally well insulated however, we live upstairs, we are very quiet and we do not wear shoes inside our home. If you need total silence please reconsider - you will hear soft footsteps but never voices and in eight years we have had only two complaints.
'Susurro' is two blocks away from the foothills of the Rockies with great hiking trails, and the continental divide only a thirty-minute drive away. We are a 30 minute drive to Denver; 30 minute drive to Eldora Mountain Resort, 60 minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, and a 1.5 to 2.25 hour drive to Loveland, Winter Park, Breckenridge and Vail ski areas.
Boulder has year-round sunshine. The winter season usually brings brief snow storms followed by beautiful sunny days. It's not uncommon to have warm weather in the high 60s-70s in February and March. Late spring and summer offers warm days, wonderful thunderstorms and few airborne pests. Please note - we do not use pesticides or insecticides in Susurro, so you will occasionally find spiders. If this is a problem please make other arrangements. Falls are warm with cool nights and some of the most amazing displays of light and color.
Well cared for and behaved dogs are welcome.
Inspections and Safety:
City of Boulder Short Term Rental License RHL-0000634
There have been legitimate concerns raised in the national and international media about the safety and lack of regulation of short-term rentals. Rest assured that:
Susurro is up to date in all required inspections (per City of Boulder rental license regulations); has a current rental license (see: http://gisweb.bouldercolorado.gov/agswebsites/pds/rentalinquiry/ - any property with a color-coding has an up to date rental license); has commercial property insurance from American Modern Insurance that covers short-term rentals; and Susurro includes functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors as well as fire extinguishers.
In addition, each bedroom has City of Boulder approved egress windows and two door exits, in the unlikely event of a fire.
Your safety is important to us.
Keywords: Separate Garden Level/Walk Out Apartment in Home with completely private entrance.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
We love children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Sorry no cats due to allergies
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Tobacco on city sidewalk only THC/CBD outside only
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please leave keys on the kitchen table. There is no need to do anything further, although leaving clean dishes is always appreciated. No need to take out the trash. Have a safe journey home.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number RHL-0000634
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Boulder
Located in Central Boulder, a neighborhood in Boulder, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. Downtown Boulder Historic District and Arnett-Fullen House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sawhill Ponds Trailhead and Eldorado Canyon State Park. Long's Iris Gardens and Dairy Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Boulder, CO
What's nearby
- North Boulder Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Downtown Boulder Historic District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Pearl Street Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Boulder Creek - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Boulder Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pasta Jay's - 13 min walk
- Circle K - 14 min walk
- Beleza Coffee Bar - 8 min walk
- Ozo Coffee - 14 min walk
- Jungle - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
Listing accuracy
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Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Phillip A.
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth P.
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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Dec 12, 2025
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Cynthia R.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daphne K.
Jul 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again
Daphne K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason D.
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jason D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caryn O.
Sep 4, 2025
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Caryn O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Atsuko I.
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay
Atsuko I.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claire A.
Jul 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Claire A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bruce K.
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home Base
Bruce K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
sharon n.
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sharon n.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lynn C.
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat Customers
Lynn C.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber R.
Nov 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool place, close to everything!
Amber R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jordan V.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Jordan V.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deb S.
Mar 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a weekend in Boulder
Deb S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
H. Pike O.
Aug 7, 2025
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H. Pike O.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clio M.
May 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colorful and convenient
Clio M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daryl
Sep 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Daryl
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike P.
Apr 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short visit in Boulder
Mike P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa A.
Feb 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Lisa A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim R.
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Tim R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kay M.
Aug 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Funky stay in great location
Kay M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Grant G.
Oct 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Boulder
Grant G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mapleton Hill
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
Apr 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boulder five day stay
Richard B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Bruce Poulter
I am from Medellin, Colombia and am an artist and psychotherapist. I consider Susurro to be an ongoing art Installation as well as the rest of the 'orange house'. Susurro means 'to murmer' in Spanish. It is a custom from Colombia to name your home - hence Susurro. My partner is a PTSD researcher, 'artist's slave' and musician - playing the mbira (thumb piano) from Zimbabwe.
We have two daughters - both graduated from college and making decisions about graduate school - which makes us old (they think), young (we know)...
We purchased Susurro with the intent of remodeling it - but ended up completely rebuilding it from the foundation up. We were the architects, draftspeople, general contractor, electrician, plumber, interior designer, painters, etc - you get the drift and we are still married - happily.
We have totally enjoyed living here and meeting all the interesting people who have stayed here from different parts of the world.
We have two daughters - both graduated from college and making decisions about graduate school - which makes us old (they think), young (we know)...
We purchased Susurro with the intent of remodeling it - but ended up completely rebuilding it from the foundation up. We were the architects, draftspeople, general contractor, electrician, plumber, interior designer, painters, etc - you get the drift and we are still married - happily.
We have totally enjoyed living here and meeting all the interesting people who have stayed here from different parts of the world.
Why they chose this property
Boulder is a beautiful city with incredible outdoor activities and cultural events. We chose this neighborhood due to its proximity and convenience to both downtown Boulder and mountain trails. We live in the 'orange house' on the property because we think this is the best neighborhood in Boulder. That being said we are available anytime while simultaneously guaranteeing your privacy.
What makes this property unique
We feel incredibly privileged to live in this house and be able to ride our bikes, walk to nearby trails and cafes and enjoy the many and varied events and activities that Boulder offers. We love the sunshine that abounds in Colorado. Susurro is quiet, private and simultaneously centrally located. We invite you to experience the beauty and comfort first-hand! We speak English and Spanish.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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