10/10 Excellent
Jim P.
19 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Power Plant is a perfect spot!
Jim P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
The Power Plant near historic Main St, Train Depot and Ark. River. Pet friendly!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cañon City, CO
- Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center5 min walk
- The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey6 min drive
- Royal Gorge Bridge22 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
The Power Plant near historic Main St, Train Depot and Ark. River. Pet friendly!
Come stay at the original Power Plant of Canon City, est. 1890. Enjoy the 13' ceilings, large windows with mountain views, and oversized kitchen with lots of space to create. King bed with TV. Pass thru Main bedroom to Bunk Bed room with TV - good for families and close friends. W/D. Walk in shower. Nice little patio out front.
The space
This place is so cool! Built in 1890, it's filled with character and history. We are located in the historic district - not in a traditional neighborhood. Slightly industrial with the train depot and Alta next door, but set back enough to provide privacy and exclusivity. It's fantastic for walkability to the town's historic Main Street (1.5 blocks) and the delightful Arkansas River walk trail (5 minute walk). About the same to the popular Royal Gorge Train ride.
The home feels like a loft with 13' ceilings and an open floor plan. There's bead board on the walls and ceiling. Main living are has huge wall mounted flat screen TV and leather couch. There's a vintage hifi stereo system with turn table and smart phone cable jack (USB-C). Mid-century modern decor including tulip dining table and Eames type chairs. We also have a desk area.
The kitchen has been updated and expanded with lots of counter space for cooking or other projects. Fully furnished with pots and pans as well as spices and other essential equipment like coffee maker and water kettle. We've got nice knives and cutting boards.
The main bedroom features 4 windows and gets beautiful morning light. The king bed has comfy pillows and organic cotton sheets. There's a huge flat screen smart TV. Knock off Eames lounger completes the space.
Pass through the main bedroom to the Bunk Bed room, featuring a queen bed on the bottom and a twin on the top. A third smart TV sits on the dresser. (You must walk through the main bedroom to get to the Bunk Room). See last photo for floor plan.
The bathroom has a walk in shower. We provide a hair dryer. Laundry is available.
Out front there's a great little patio deck with a couple of chairs and a few plants.
You may park right outside the front door. There's RV or oversized vehicle parking available by request.
Owner's private art studio and workshop located next door. Owner's do NOT live on site but are just a few minutes away. We self manage and take great pride in providing exceptional value and experience.
THANK YOU!
The space
This place is so cool! Built in 1890, it's filled with character and history. We are located in the historic district - not in a traditional neighborhood. Slightly industrial with the train depot and Alta next door, but set back enough to provide privacy and exclusivity. It's fantastic for walkability to the town's historic Main Street (1.5 blocks) and the delightful Arkansas River walk trail (5 minute walk). About the same to the popular Royal Gorge Train ride.
The home feels like a loft with 13' ceilings and an open floor plan. There's bead board on the walls and ceiling. Main living are has huge wall mounted flat screen TV and leather couch. There's a vintage hifi stereo system with turn table and smart phone cable jack (USB-C). Mid-century modern decor including tulip dining table and Eames type chairs. We also have a desk area.
The kitchen has been updated and expanded with lots of counter space for cooking or other projects. Fully furnished with pots and pans as well as spices and other essential equipment like coffee maker and water kettle. We've got nice knives and cutting boards.
The main bedroom features 4 windows and gets beautiful morning light. The king bed has comfy pillows and organic cotton sheets. There's a huge flat screen smart TV. Knock off Eames lounger completes the space.
Pass through the main bedroom to the Bunk Bed room, featuring a queen bed on the bottom and a twin on the top. A third smart TV sits on the dresser. (You must walk through the main bedroom to get to the Bunk Room). See last photo for floor plan.
The bathroom has a walk in shower. We provide a hair dryer. Laundry is available.
Out front there's a great little patio deck with a couple of chairs and a few plants.
You may park right outside the front door. There's RV or oversized vehicle parking available by request.
Owner's private art studio and workshop located next door. Owner's do NOT live on site but are just a few minutes away. We self manage and take great pride in providing exceptional value and experience.
THANK YOU!
Property manager
EMILY FLOWERS
Languages
English
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Amenities
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash your own dishes and take all personal items. We'll take care of the rest. :) Safe travels.
Please turn off the AC.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
About the area
Canon City
Canon City is home to this holiday home. Royal Gorge Bridge and Tunnel Drive are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River.
Cañon City, CO
What's nearby
- Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Canon City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Museum of Colorado Prisons - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
- Royal Gorge Bridge - 22 min drive - 22.8 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 11 min walk
- Taco Bell - 12 min walk
- Starbucks - 14 min walk
- Dairy Queen - 16 min walk
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10/10
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10/10
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Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Julie K.
16 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie K.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by EMILY FLOWERS
My husband and I love creating cool spaces to share with people. This is our 7th Airbnb. We sold the others and now we put all our energy into this place. I've been a realtor for 20 years and my husband spent the last 30 years working as a Prop Master in the film industry. We've both traveled a lot and stayed at a ton of vacation rentals. Tired of cheap furnishings and unoriginal art, we have mostly real furniture, real plants, and real art. We do our own housekeeping and resetting. We live 5 minutes from our vacation rental.
Why they chose this property
Canon City is a lovely small town in the high desert of Colorado. The historic Main St and Arkansas River are charming. Royal Gorge Railroad and Suspension Bridge are highlights. Nearby Florence is the antique capital of Colorado and a good stop off on your way to Desert Reef Hot Springs. Skip the crowds and come to Canon City!
What makes this property unique
Built in 1890, it was the original Power Plant of Canon City. The space feels like a loft with 13' ceilings. It's cool. Curated art and furniture, vintage cameras and radios. Turntable with records and good speakers.
We're in the historic district, not a traditional neighborhood. Flanked by the train and an Alta station, you're poised for walking over to Main St or down to the river walk trail. We're right off the 50 so it's super convenient for travelers passing through.
We're in the historic district, not a traditional neighborhood. Flanked by the train and an Alta station, you're poised for walking over to Main St or down to the river walk trail. We're right off the 50 so it's super convenient for travelers passing through.
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