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The Garden House, Whole Home in Downtown Manitou Springs

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Living area
Dining
Room
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Miramont Castle
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Manitou Springs, CO
  • Place, Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Manitou Incline
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Manitou Cliff Dwellings
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

The Garden House, Whole Home in Downtown Manitou Springs

The Garden House is an entire private home in downtown Manitou Springs, Colorado, next to the Fountain Creek Inn. Three bedrooms sleep six: a king, a king plus twin, and a queen, with a full bathroom (double vanity and walk-in shower) and a half bath. The home is full of character, with a stacked-stone fireplace, wood-plank ceilings, and a butcher-block kitchen stocked with a refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster oven, and K-cup coffee. Out back, flower beds and a hand-painted garden mural surround a deck that seats six. Free WiFi and a smart TV with Chromecast and Roku. Keyless self check-in from 3:00 PM with a smart lock. Walk to downtown cafes and shops, or take the free Route 33 shuttle to the Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Garden of the Gods and Old Colorado City are a short drive. Parking is in the large shared lot. This is an older building in a lively town: quiet hours run 10 PM to 8 AM and earplugs are stocked.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We keep the rules short and we mean them. Check-in is anytime after 3 PM; check-out is by 10 AM. The house sleeps 8; registered guests only, and 8 ...

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3718598vb
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 and a first aid kit
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

Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs Historic District, a neighbourhood in Manitou Springs, is home to this holiday home. Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway and Glen Eyrie Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. Check out an event or a game at Pikes Peak Center, and consider making time for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Manitou Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Arcade Amusements - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Miramont Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manitou Incline - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪WestFax Springs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amanda's Fonda - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden House, Whole Home in Downtown Manitou Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Garden House, Whole Home in Downtown Manitou Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden House, Whole Home in Downtown Manitou Springs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Garden House, Whole Home in Downtown Manitou Springs located?

Located in Manitou Springs Historic District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Arcade Amusements and Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway. Garden of the Gods is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT in every sense!!! Fantastic communication!! Will gladly stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay, perfectly located. The hosts we very accommodating and the house was lovley
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay. Very convenient to downtown Manitou & easy to walk everywhere. The house was comfortable & very clean. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Walk to downtown Manitou Springs. Clean and cute inside. It sits on the same parking lot as the inns behind the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany K.

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

Excellent location, adorable house!

This was such a great weekend getaway. Close to great Manitou Springs activities, enjoyable even in the midst of a snowstorm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property is nicely situated on the edge of beautiful Manitou Springs with easy access to other nearby sites. Although it's only two bedrooms, it accommodated 5 adults and two children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely. Very clean and super comfortable. Beds were great! Very spacious. Quiet. Short walk to everything. With Manitou’s efficient bus system we didn’t have to drive much. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Nice little house

Location was amazing, short walk into the shopping and dining area of Manitou Springs, and minutes away from so many attractions. So nice to have easy parking and easy access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

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

Repeat

We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faith P.

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

Welcoming

We enjoyed our stay! The Beds were the best we have ever had at any other VRBO! Super cozy and comfortable! Location to walk into town was perfect, with great restaurants and fun for the kids!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paitra P.

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

Very clean, wonderful place!

We enjoyed our short stay at the Garden House. It is very centrally located to Woodland park and Colorado Springs. The house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute cottage! Perfect location. Excellent communication with the owner, we just loved it! Only thing I would request is a French press as I brought my own coffees and couldn’t use it. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diane w.

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

Hiking

Grea Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

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

Herman Krewe

Had a fun and festive weekend participating in the Carnivale celebration
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the main road of downtown Manitou Springs! We were able to walk everywhere we needed--although the Pike's Peak train station is uphill and took about 30 minutes. Nice kitchen and full size fridge. We mostly ate out, but did use the oven for a frozen pizza one night. Nice bathrooms and plenty of room for our family of 5 to spread out. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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

Had everything we needed

Nice cottage, had everything w needed to make our stay pleasant. Nice deck, it was a little noisy at times with motorcycles passing as the deck is right off the street. Close to town, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Manitou incline

It was a great space to getaway while hiking Garden of the Gods and the Incline!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very well prepared and had everything we needed for our weekend. It was clean and thoughtfully arranged. It could use a little more privacy on window coverings. The one and only thing that caught us off guard was that this house is in the parking lot of a small hotel/inn. Within ten minutes of our arrival (at 10 p.m.), we had two guests from the inn knock on our door asking for assistance. After that first 10 minutes, however, it did not happen again because we unscrewed the lightbulb by the front door. Overall, a lovely experience with a very attentive host. Everything worked out and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Adorable cottage - perfect for our family of 5

This house is very unassuming on the outside but beautifully decorated on the inside. Everything is new and clean and functioning. We made two meals during our stay and found everything we needed in the kitchen. The location is perfect to walk into the town. My only complaint (and nobody’s fault) is that two groups knocked on the door thinking it was the office to the Inn next door. There are signs everywhere saying that it is not the office, so that’s on them. Overall, I would highly recommend it and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Teena F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Untold story

We really looked forward to our stay in Manitou and were excited about the prospect of walking to the downtown district from this cute cottage. What we didn’t know is this dwelling sits in a motel parking lot and is the former motel office. The sign for the motel stands just a few feet from the front door, which is conveniently excluded from the exterior photos. Guests checking in at 2a.m. were knocking on our door trying to get admitted to their room. Window coverings are extremely thin and cheap and offer little to no privacy and every car entering the parking lot in the evening lights up the entire cottage making it very difficult to sleep. The kitchen is poorly furnished which is contrary to the deacription and the “hardwood floors” are actually thin vinyl plank layed over a very uneven surface. On the bright side, the cottage is cute and the living room furniture is comfortable. However after driving across the country to stay, we were very disappointed and cut our time in Colorado short. We communicated with the host and I believe he may have been amenable to adjusting our rental fee due to the misleading descriptions provided but VRBO has so far stood in the way of any refund. Renters beware!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur A.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Manitou

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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