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The Cottage - 2 bedrooms, one shared bathroom, living room, kitchen
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Front patio with tables chairs propane grill.
Waltons Mountain Cottage
The Cottage

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Manitou Springs, CO
  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Manitou Incline
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cave of the Winds
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waltons Mountain Cottage - HOT TUB

The Waltons Mountain cottage with hot tub is a hillside hideaway located in the foothills of the mighty Pikes Peak mountain. Sitting on almost 100 acres of private land, the cottage provides seclusion and privacy with easy access to Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs.

Fully furnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. Full kitchen, outdoor hot tub, incredible mountain views, Wi-Fi, and TV!

Great for small families, romantic get aways, or just a relaxing weekend trip.

The Cottage is the front door neighbor to our Waltons Mountain Lodge. Consider booking both properties for your family vacation if you have a larger group. If your party rents both the Cottage and the Lodge, do not remove anything from the Cottage and take it to the Lodge. These are two separate properties, help us keep each well stocked for the next guests.

The Cottage has two queen bedrooms and sleeps 4 (max 5 with a twin blow up mattress and additional fee of $10 per night). Complete kitchen with stove, refrigerator, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and Keurig, dishes, pans and silverware. The living area is open plan. Laundry machine and dryer provided.

There is NO central air. There are ceiling fans in both bedrooms and one portable AC unit in the house. Baseboard heaters in each room. Do not rest anything on or near the baseboard heaters. Pac'n'play provided upon request. Limited availability, not guaranteed. NO SHEET PROVIDED.

The cottage is about a 30 minute walk to the famous downtown Manitou Springs, where shopping and dining are a must. The walk back is about a 30 minute hike back up the mountain, so plan accordingly. If you will be shopping and aren’t up for a good hike both ways, you may want to drive to town.
Plenty of acreage to explore from the thousands of hiking trails to the old Midland railroad train tunnels. Manitou Springs is minutes away for world-famous sights such as the cog railway, the Manitou Incline, Cave of The Winds, and shopping, restaurants, and arcade that make downtown Manitou Springs famous.

You have access to the entire cottage, the side patio with your private hot tub, the front patio with 4 chairs, a table and a gas grill. You can park directly in front of the cottage in your labeled spot or on the concrete slab, directly in front of the Cottage. The dumpster for Lodge and Cottage guests is located across the dirt road. DO NOT FORGET TO REPLACE THE BAR LOCK AND PIN/SCREW or the bear will come and trash will be everywhere.

In addition to the Lodge and Cottage, there are three other homes on the mountain. The green house, located slightly northwest of the Lodge and Cottage (up the road) should remain unbothered during the entirety of your stay. That is private property and any hiking should be done away from the green house. Do not trespass or enter their property at any time. They have two dogs who are always unleashed on their property. They should not bother you, but please let me know if you have any issues. Please be respectful of the other guests that may be staying at the Lodge behind you. The Lodge sleeps up to 22 so it could be a large party. Let me know if you have any issues.

*Our pet fee is a one-time $30 fee per pet. Although service animals are free, I still need to know if you have an animal at the house with you. Please see VRBO’s rules regarding service animals. An emotional support animal is not considered a service animal and the $30 pet fee is required.*

Be advised that Waltons Mountain is adjacent to rugged national forest. Wild animals frequent the area, including bears, mountain lions, and bobcats. PLEASE BE BEAR AWARE and know what to do if you come across a bear (or mountain lion!) while hiking on our property. Stay in groups and do not let children run around without adult supervision and if applicable, keep pets on a leash at all times for their safety. Please ALWAYS lock up the dumpster with both the bar lock and the pin/screw as this helps us keep the bears out of the dumpster. Do NOT leave food or trash outside and do NOT overfill the dumpster. Please contact Caitlin with any issues.

You may see zip liners behind the Lodge, other cars belonging to the three other houses on the mountain and some trucks that use the city water road that is on our land.

Please drive slowly and carefully through the narrow streets in the neighborhood up the mountain road.

There are times when the hot tub has an issue after someone's stay, we do our best to remedy the issue as quickly as possible but there are times we have to wait for a part to arrive and install it. Unfortunately, these problems arrive randomly and are out of our control. Refunds will not be issued if these very rare issues happen before or during your stay and affect your use of the hot tub.
If you let us know of any issues the moment they happen rather than wait until you check out or not inform us at all, we can get a head start to resolve the issue and we really appreciate that.

Check out our video tour in the video section of our listing.

Property manager

Caitlin Esau
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
Request pac'n'play. Availability limited. NO SHEET
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Must provide age, size, and breed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Detailed check out instructions are located in the guest information binder at the property. Everything you do helps our cleaning crew get the place ready for our next guests!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We prefer dogs to be crated while you are off the property. Please keep dogs off furniture and help keep our space nice for all our guests.
Do not move furniture. If, for some reason you do, please move it back exactly the way it was when you arrived.
Do not remove any supplies from the house. Replace everything as much as possible as you found it when you arrived. Thank you!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manitou Springs

Located in Manitou Springs, this cottage is in the city centre and in the mountains. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manitou Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manitou Incline - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Cave of the Winds - 10 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Keg Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Loop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Red Dog Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waltons Mountain Cottage - HOT TUB pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Waltons Mountain Cottage - HOT TUB?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waltons Mountain Cottage - HOT TUB?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waltons Mountain Cottage - HOT TUB located?

Located in the heart of Manitou Springs, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Miramont Castle and Ruxton's Trading Post. Arcade Amusements and Iron Springs Chateau are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 223 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 223 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katy and Nick C.

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

Great location and mountain experience

We had a fantastic trip as a father and son. The cottage was a great location and I would highly recommend for anyone wanting to see Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak area. We used the hot tub and grill a few times which made the experience very homey and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle A.

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

Perfect Location

We came down for a race over the weekend, the location was perfect for us. The house was spacious and the location of it was quiet and relaxing! We will be back for a visit to explore the town more as it’s super close to the downtown area and want to be able to explore more. The host was very communicative and the property was well maintained. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pree S.

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

Quaint and Private

The cottage was so cute and the scenery around the cottage was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G.

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

Stayed for my wedding!

My now husband and I stayed with our bridal party for our wedding and had plenty of room, and a blast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Great stay

The listing was a great cozy place and the host was responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Repeat stay

This is our 4th time here and we still love the place. Will continue to stay here whenever we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas R.

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

New years

Perfect getaway. Hot tub did not disappoint.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

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

Great place for a family reunion. Rent the Lodge and cottage.

We had everything we needed. Fantastic time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn J.

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

Very nice, cute, clean cottage

It was just as advertised, great kitchen and bathroom. Bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

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

Malibu Springs Stay

Close to attractions, quiet area. Be aware of challenging drive to "cottage ".
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Labor Day trip

Off the beaten track and not many neighbors. Loved the view and cottage was great also! Really enjoyed the hot tub
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

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

Manitou

Short getaway and the cottage was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Nice cabin

Loved the hot tub. Had everything we needed and loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

Perfect Location

Great spot for our stay in Manitou Springs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessie G.

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

Great location

We definitely enjoyed our stay. It was clean and we got to relax in the hot tub right after it snowed and watch the magpies. The location is excellent and we got to hike a little before storms moved in. It was so close to everything fun to do which is convenient. Will absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Better than the tv show

It was charming,quiet,relaxing and allowed me to finally relax BUT DO not try to find the cottage at night
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole K.

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

Cozy mountain cabin

We had a lovely stay with our family at The Cottage. Location was really convenient for our planned activities and the instructions were clear and accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Birthday trip

Great cabin, great location. It had everything we needed. If I ever get to go back to the area I will definitely stay at Waltons Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great little get away

Great trip out to Mantiou Springs. The cottage was cozy and the hot tub was everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Great place to stay.

Close to manitou. Curvy drive up but great views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Great cabin!

Enjoyed our time at this property! Perfect for our family of 4. Very convenient to local sights and very quiet/peaceful! Enjoyed watching the zip lines!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Great place

This is the second time here and the accommodations didn’t disappoint. We love being up in the mountains and checking out all the trails. The cottage had everything that we needed and more. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Cottage stay

Loved the location. Close enough to walk to town and far enough away to enjoy some solitude. Great views, star gazing from the hot tub, very clean and well equipped cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosie H., Los Osos, CA

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

Peaceful

Nice off the beaten path property so quiet - our doggie loved it as well - se one visit for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

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

Lovely relaxing getaway

The Cottage was comfortable and spacious, very nice for 2. The hot tub was clean and secluded, which was perfect. The sunrise over the mountains was gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Caitlin Esau

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Our family has enjoyed Waltons Mountain Lodge and Cottage for many years. The owner and his family live in Arizona. His three daughters “grew up” on the mountain when they were younger, living at the Lodge for 3-4 weeks during the summer and most Christmases. Although we are all grown with families of our own now, we all continue to visit the mountain and stay at the Lodge for a few weeks each summer so our children can experience the same joys we did on the mountain. When you send questions, inquiries and booking messages in the VRBO app, you are communicating with Caitlin who currently lives in Arizona with her husband and two children.

What makes this property unique

Our property provides a unique experience to those looking to visit the area due to its location. This gives our guests plenty of privacy while also being located just minutes away from downtown Manitou Springs. Both our Lodge and Cottage provide a feeling of being fairly secluded in the mountains of Manitou Springs allowing for our guests to spend their days down in the city, and when that becomes too much, they have the option to retreat back up the hill to the privacy and quiet of the foothills.

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English

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