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Beautiful Garden Cottage in the Heart of Downtown

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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Colorado Springs, CO
  • Place, Colorado College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ed Robson Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monument Valley Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Futon

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Tall Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Garden Cottage in the Heart of Downtown

2 bedroom/1 bath private garden cottage, sleeps up to 5. We're located in a friendly, established neighborhood, just across from the Historic Old North End District.
Off street parking for 2 vehicles. Full access to our backyard garden oasis, including private deck w/ gas BBQ grill, and fire pit, outdoor seating/dining, artistic/creative space full of great vibes and a view of the Peak! Beautiful and enjoyable during any season! Comfortable and clean living area stocked with games, movies, and fun! Short and long term rental possible depending upon availability. Please no smoking inside.

Super clean, super comfortable, fresh towels and bed linens always provided with the option of a linen change for stays over 2 nights.

Great access to Colorado College (2 blocks) & Downtown Colorado Springs! Less than a 10 minute drive to Old Colorado City & Manitou Springs shops and entertainment, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Bear Creek Dog Park. And approximately 20 minutes to Seven Falls, Broadmoor, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cog Railway and the gateway to Pikes Peak, and the Air Force Academy. Great hiking, biking, and strolling nearby. Delicious access to Downtown restaurants and breweries!

Amenities Include:
~Private entrance
~Secluded, pet friendly, fenced backyard
~Fully equipped kitchen w/ brand new appliances & dishwasher
~Coffee bar
~Laundry service available upon request
~Gas fireplace
~Complimentary WiFi
~42" TV and Blu-ray/DVD (Complete with DVD collection)
~ Basic toiletries included (TP, tissues, shampoo/conditioner & soap)
~Off street parking for 2 vehicles
~Great access, heart of Downtown Col. Spgs.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Suitable for kids 10 and up, ask host for info
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Events

No events allowed
Parties/Events allowed case by case, contact host
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets require approval and $75/pet non-refundable
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Permitted outdoors away from open windows/doors
Community quiet hours are 10-7 weekdays, 11-7 weekends

Important information

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: Parties/Events allowed case by case, contact host
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Colorado Springs

Located in Central Colorado Springs, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this holiday home is near a water park. 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 while in town? See what's happening at Broadmoor World Arena or Ed Robson Arena. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with cycling, rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Colorado College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ed Robson Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monument Valley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pikes Peak Center - 4 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Good Neighbors Meeting House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Misty Mountain Collective - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Garden Cottage in the Heart of Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Garden Cottage in the Heart of Downtown ?

As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Garden Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on 23 Dec 2025 start from £80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Garden Cottage in the Heart of Downtown ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Garden Cottage in the Heart of Downtown ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Garden Cottage in the Heart of Downtown located?

Located in Central Colorado Springs, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Colorado College and Ed Robson Arena. Monument Valley Park and Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center are also within 15 minutes.

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. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This garden cottage was a welcoming, peaceful place to stay. The garden yard is definitely the best part, and house was set up nicely. Why ever stay in a hotel again when places like this exist!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice to have the river path so close.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Great location relaxing stay

The location of the rental is close to everything. It is well stocked and in a quiet neighborhood. The owners are very accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

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

Convenient and Clean

Fantastic lication and super clean. Had a workshop on the campus of Colorado College all week. Easy walk to campus! Home is clean and cozy. We had plenty of room for the two of us. Great kitchen with everything I needed for meals. Easy interactions with owners via site. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerel S.

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

Garden escape

The location of this rental was just perfect. Short drive to Garden of the Gods. Neighbors were extremely helpful and welcoming. The home was so quaint and relaxing I could have stayed longer. The host was exceptional, had a small glitch which was not major but they immediately came and made the save. Having the deck with a view of a snow capped mountain was just a perfect backdrop.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Nancy A.

Cozy Cottage with a lovely garden to enjoy.

The cottage and the locate were just right for our group. The cottage was equipped with most everything we needed. The only drawback was the lack of air conditioning and fans in the rooms. The weather was quite hot and our last 2 evenings the cottage was hot. The owners brought back a fan but it was insufficient for the heat of the bedrooms. Otherwise, the cottage was lovely and the access to the backyard was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Whew, Nancy was correct about those two hot nights! Unfortunately we were not expecting that heat wave and had not yet installed the AC unit. We have pushed back our installation date from June 20th to June 1st for all future guests and it will remain in operation until late September each year. CO can be tricky that way. Thank you for helping us get better!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

A great little cottage

We had a great stay at this cottage. It was clean and well-stocked. We appreciated having bed linens and towels. Joanna wisely considered that my two teens would not want to share a bed, and had the pull-out couch made up for us when we arrived (thank you!!) We loved that coffee and creamer was available, since that is the first thing I want in the morning. There is a grocery store a mile down the road. The neighborhood seemed nice, and location was great to visit Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and other attractions. Joanna communicated with us in preparation for our arrival, and although we had no issues in which we needed to get in touch with her during our stay, I sensed that she’d be easy to reach if needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend in Colorado Springs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Great Location

This place was perfect for our family of 4. Very great location for getting up to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, or Woodland Park, or north of town to good food and shopping. Hosts were super responsive and helpful. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john t.

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

Excellent. Best equipped rental we have had and we have had plenty.

The property is beautiful. Everything needed was in the unit with high quality items. The owner very attentive. Highly recommend to anybody vacationing in Colorado Springs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great for a small family.

This was a great place for our family of four. It is located near most of our places of interest (Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo). There were several games on the shelf that my kids enjoyed! No washer and dryer, but there was a great laundromat about 5 minutes down the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Perfect home base for all Colorado Springs has to offer!

Joanna was such a gracious and kind host and always so responsive! The cottage had everything we needed including body wash and shampoo. Kitchen was well stocked too! We brought bikes and the location made it so easy to bike downtown and to the the nearby bike path by the water as well as downtown restaurants. I am a YMCA member and it was just a 10 minute bike ride to the downtown YMCA so I could use my national membership. It was 20 minutes or less to Garden of the Gods, entrance to Pike’s Peak, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. We want to come back and hope the cottage is available so we can stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey N.

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

Perfect spot!

My husband, my 15 month old daughter and I just returned from a week stay in the garden cottage and everything was perfect! The cottage was very clean, and full of amenities! Joanna was quick to respond to my messages, and even dropped off coffee filters when I discovered there were not any in the cottage. The location was perfect, just a short drive to all the attractions in the area. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Perfect Colorado Springs location

Highly recommend this cottage for our recent family vacation. We had 5 in our party - 4 adults and a teenager and it was roomy and comfortable. The location was close to everything with its central location. The accommodations were clean and everything was thought of. The property manager was very responsive and great to rent from. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for the great memories.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome

Dad and I rent a house for the first weekend of the NCAA tournament every year, plant our butts on a couch and don't really move too much for 3 days and this was great for us. 2 bedrooms with comfortable beds, updated bathroom, completely stocked kitchen. Quiet unit on the back of a house with a private garden. Comfortable couches, decent tv, good WiFi. Not exactly walking distance to bars/breweries/restaurants, but a short drive and with better weather could have used scooters, we saw a lot of those laying around to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary G.

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

Wonderful holiday stay!

A perfect family room/open kitchen space for making meals and hanging out. View through one window of snowy pikes Peak. The hosts even put up a little tree and lights for Christmas. Our toddler loved the plastic blocks. Very clean and loved how it’s decorated.Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

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

Peaceful getaway

Lovely yard with garden. Very clean and well thought out interior. Everything you need for cooking in or outside. Peaceful, quiet...yet close to everything. A wonderful view of Pikes Peak. Would stay here again for sure. We loved it so much we bought a house. Joshua and Joanna are the best!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

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

Garden Cottage Review

Garden Cottage is in the rear portion of a house in a desirable urban neighborhood in Colorado Springs. We enjoyed the interesting garden yard and the comfortable home. We had two small dogs who appreciated walks to nearby parks and Pickleball courts were close . The deck and grill was great for family entertaining . Our hosts were responsive and helpful. We spent an enjoyable month at this Garden Cottage.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Colorado Vrbo

Such a cute, cozy place to stay! Location was great and was close to downtown, Red Rock Canyon, Helen Hunt Falls, Seven Bridges hiking trail, Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak and so much more! Would definitely stay here again, thank you Joanna and Joshua!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Great

Its a great place to stay. You have all what you need. The House its big for 2 Person. I can only say, when you want stey in Colorado Springs get this House. Nicole and Michael from Switzerland
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

We LOVED the garden!!

My family and I had an amazing stay at the Garden Cottage Inn!! The pictures are real to life for the house as well as the garden. We enjoyed being close enough to downtown to go out to eat and also having a grill and backyard garden for entertaining. The fire pit was the highlight for my family as well as the garden lights. My favorite view was looking out the living room window to see Pikes Peak!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The Garden Cottage was perfect for our family of four. We took advantage of the games, books, and garden. Such a relaxing, quiet get away. The cottage is at the back of the house, but we were not bothered by anyone and we felt like we had ample privacy. The cottage is super-cute and eclectic. The kitchen was fully stocked and were plenty of extra blankets, pillows, and other comfort items. Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff H.

Anniversary Get away

We were so lucky to have chosen this Garden Cottage over the 10 places we had pinned for this trip. Better than the 5 star pictures. Better than we could hope for as far as the charm. The location was amazing for our to do list. Every detail was spot on. Then to pull it all into amazing was the hospitality of the owners. Yes we will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sara B.

When we entered the property our hearts sunk. The yard was over grown and not maintained.

After a 900 mile trip, we had hoped for a nice relaxing stay. We walked through the gates onto the property to find broken outdoor furniture, overgrown weeds and grass. Property had a very strong smell of cat urine as well. We had to clean cob webs from windows on deck and I even washed a few outside windows. Fire pit was not usable due to amount of poison ivy.The inside of the cottage was not bad,actually nice. Very sad that the owners didn’t take more time to prepare for our visit. Dishwasher still had dirty dishes from previous renters, refrigerator had spilled juice in it and we had to replace batteries in thermostats as well. The parking in the alley was terrible, junk everywhere and a tiny house that’s under construction, on the property. Extremely disappointed as this was not disclosed at the time of the rental. Looks to us like they are trying to make mad money and do as little as possible. Don’t advertise as a garden cottage, that is not a garden, it’s a jungle.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
(1) The "broken furniture" are some lawn chairs that had been hit by a hail storm but are still functional. (2)The guests stay was in September when our gardens are past their prime for the year. The grass and weeds get trimmed every week or two, and the guest may have arrived on a day when it was between trims. (3)There are no cats on our property, so I don't know why the guest thought there was a cat urine smell. We do allow dogs this unit/yard, but our guests generally clean up very well. (4)The fire pit is used regularly by guests and there is NO POISON IVY on our property anywhere. There is a creeping vine that grows all over but it is purely decorative and benign. (5)Regarding the windows and cobwebs, the south side of the cottage has a whole wall of 6 windows facing south. We can clean up cobwebs outside and the spiders will move back in within a few days. We consider them beneficial because they catch the tiny flying insects that are around. The windows get cleaned a few times a year, and have recently been washed, but after a rain, snow or a few windy days, the windows can get dirty fast. (6)Regarding the refrigerator and cleaning, we have a new house cleaner that started in October who is much more thorough than our last cleaner. (7)Our guest manual and our message board in the house have our phone number posted for guests to get ahold of us for anything they need, such as when they notice a thermostat battery needs replacing :) (8)There was a fence under construction by our tiny house in the far back of the yard last September. The fence is now complete and the parking area has been cleaned up. The tiny house is a personal space and not for guests at this time. Please check out our other reviews, which are almost exclusively 5 stars over the last 2 years.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

Lovely place! Central location!

We were so fortunate to find this comfortable two-bedroom cottage. It was in a perfect location with easy access to I-25 and all the tourist attractions up Rt. 24, north to the Air Force Academy, and south to Cheyenne Mtn and Royal Gorge. We had a nice private garden area in the back and no noise from other tenants. We liked the big windows, the skylight in the kitchen, the cute decorations, the lights in the backyard and all the DVDs, games and books. There were plenty of linens and the kitchen is very well-equipped with up-to-date appliances, dishes, and pans. We ate out on deck many times, enjoying the cool weather and view of the mountains. The owners, Joshua and Joanna, were really nice and responsive to any con- cerns. If you want a great place to stay while seeing the sights in Colorado Springs, this is it!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Great location for our visit

Amenities were very good. Decor was in keeping with the area. The yard was really cute and I would have spent a lot of time out there, except we had a lot of rain during our stay. I’d love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Joanna Duke

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Seasoned hosts who enjoy creating special places, enjoying them, and sharing them. We welcome ALL kind hearted individuals and look forward to sharing our Downtown Colorado Springs paradise! We have both enjoyed various world travels and look forward to helping others as many have helped us. Our style is laid back, inclusive, and harmonious. Generally, we LOVE creating joy. So, happy travels to you, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Why they chose this property

This house is absolutely delightful as well as functional. The area is fabulous and close to all things Downtown. When we purchased the house in 2001 it was pretty run down and funky! Growing up in the Downtown Colorado Springs neighborhoods, this property provided a unique opportunity to care for and improve upon a place that is important to our family. We are taking on the family tradition of Bed and Breakfast-ing and excited for you to share it with us. Our Garden Cottage promises that you will be absolutely delighted at every turn. New appliances and an upgraded custom bathroom ensure you will have comfort as well as function!

What makes this property unique

A hidden garden paradise in the heart of DT! Walking distance (15-20 minutes) to DT shopping, breweries & restaurants, galleries, and only 2 blocks from Colorado College. Easy access to the interstate for day trips and travel.

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