Designer Retreat in Old Town! Perfect for CSU parents..Walk everywhere
This elegant historic house is steps away from Old Town Fort Collins and the beautiful Colorado State University campus. Best location in town for proximity to CSU and Old Town! Old Town is a charmingly preserved downtown area that includes over 80 restaurants. The picturesque area was the inspiration behind Disneyland's "Main Street USA." Fort Collins prides itself on the plethora of restaurants and outdoor activities, a vibrant downtown and of course, our beer. Fort Collins is always full of things to do, no matter the season.
The property is meticulously maintained, fully remodeled in 2017 and is furnished with everything you need from napkins to soap to dishes and everything in between!
The house sleeps 4 in two Queen beds. There is a lovely gourmet kitchen, a washer/dryer and a front porch to watch the passer-bys and enjoy the vibrancy of Old Town. Also included is a back deck overlooking the garden for all your entertainment needs:))
There are two separate units in this historic house. There may be another guest staying in the upper unit during your stay. If so, the backyard and parking area are enjoyed by both. Also, there might be some noise transference between the floors...the charm of creaky stairs in a house built in 1903! If you are late night loud drinkers, please stay elsewhere because of the potential of another group staying above you and it could disturb others. Thanks!
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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 not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Fort Collins
University Park, a neighbourhood in Fort Collins, is home to this holiday home. Avery House and Fort Collins Municipal Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at New Belgium Brewing Company Headquarters and Odell Brewing Company. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Moby Arena or Canvas Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Fort Collins Lincoln Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Cache La Poudre River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Old Town Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Lima Coffee Roasters - Old Town Coffee Shop - 8 min walk
The Rainbow - 5 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min walk
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs - 2 min walk
The Colorado Room - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Designer Retreat in Old Town! Perfect for CSU parents..Walk everywhere pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Designer Retreat in Old Town! Perfect for CSU parents..Walk everywhere?
As of 27 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Designer Retreat in Old Town! Perfect for CSU parents..Walk everywhere on 26 May, 2026 start from S$461, 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 Designer Retreat in Old Town! Perfect for CSU parents..Walk everywhere?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Designer Retreat in Old Town! Perfect for CSU parents..Walk everywhere?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Designer Retreat in Old Town! Perfect for CSU parents..Walk everywhere?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Designer Retreat in Old Town! Perfect for CSU parents..Walk everywhere located?
Located in University Park, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Colorado State University, Johnson Hall and Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center. Roaring Creek Trail and Fort Collins Lincoln Center are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Nice property. Great location. Definitely can hear the upstairs neighbors as the host described but this was not a problem. Can walk to campus or downtown. Great communication with host!
Loved everything about our stay in this lovely home!! The location was perfect! We walked to bars and restaurants that were right around the corner! We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and hanging out on the back porch too! It was very clean and worked perfect for our football weekend at CSU! We will be back for sure!
cathy s.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thanks for your kind words Cathy! We look forward to your return visit:))
Great place all around. Loud if somebody above you staying at same time, very noisy floors, thin walls...but our stay was great, the location great, would stay again!
Second time at the house and would definitely book again.
The location is perfect for our stays in Fort Collins. The apartment is very clean, nicely designed, decorated and over all a homey feel.
I would definitely recommend this house either unit.
Joan
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec, 2020
Thanks Joan! I am glad the space worked for you and we look forward to hosting you again:) Safe travels....
The house is lovely and well-maintained and had everything we needed. The neighborhood is quiet, nice for walking, with plenty of parking. Harriet was a great host, easy to communicate with. We loved our stay here!
It was a great location, and clean and well stocked with essentials. The first time I've stayed at a short term rental where we didn't have to do our own cleaning before leaving, so we greatly appreciated that!
Perfect Old Town location. We barely used our car. Nice floorplan. Perfect for 2 couples or a small family.
liane d.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2023
Thanks Liane! Please come visit us again:))
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanmarie I.
30 Oct, 2018
Great location!
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely house! The unit was well appointed and had everything that we needed for our stay. It was in a great location! We didn't have to drive anywhere once we got there. We would definitely stay at this unit again when we go back to Fort Collins!
Jeanmarie I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
We welcome you back anytime:)) Thanks for staying with us!
Enjoyed the stay during a quick girls weekend getaway to Fort Collins. The house is spacious with a great backyard & deck to unwind after a day/night exploring the area. Would definitely stay here again - Harriet was easy to communicate with before & during the stay. It's an older home so floors are a little loud especially with guest upstairs but overall a great location!
Fort Collins is the most bikeable city that I have been to and this house is right on the main route. The host the the most responsive I have dealt with.
Chris J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to having you visit us again!
We had a lovely time. It was our first stay in Fort Collins and this was perfect for us. We walked to College Ave and were centrally located for our activities. We would stay here again. Our hostess was attentive with the house and things to do and lists of restaurants. Thank you for the home!
I enjoyed the lovely property with my daughter for the weekend. It was perfectly situated near many things so we could walk and enjoy downtown. Harriet was very responsive on anything we needed and the property was wonderful with a very lovely backyard. I hope to be back in the future.
Angie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2022
Thanks for your kind words Angie...please do come back!
The house is wonderful, with every amenity. During the week it was quiet, and on the weekends there were upstairs neighbors. The floors upstairs are noisy. But overall it was really great.
One of our daughters is a student at CSU and living in Fort Collins for the summer. We gathered in FC to celebrate her birthday and loved being able to walk EVERYWHERE! A beautiful home in a fantastic location
We had an amazing 10 day stay at 640 Remington! The house was beautiful, charming and very welcoming. It was clean and functioned perfectly as our home away from home. We enjoyed coffee on the front porch each morning and wine while barbecuing on the back patio overlooking the lovely backyard. The location is ideal and we can’t wait to return! Harriet was extremely easy to work with and extremely responsive to our every need. Thank you for such a fantastic vacation!
Amy R.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2020
Thanks so much for your kind words! I look f forward to hosting you again:))
Lovely house , conveniently close to University campus
Really pleasant, well-maintained and scrupulously clean property that was very comfortable and very convenient for access to the university campus and a number of nearby restaurants.
Communication with the landlord was fast, efficient and very helpful, and the nice garden out back was a plus.
Landlord was also flexible regarding one of my requests and very pleasant to deal with.
Overall, exceeded expectations
Godfrey P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! Please come back and say with us again:))
My family and I were visiting for our daughter's CSU orientation in July. The house is conveniently located near campus and the center of town but still on a quiet street with quaint old houses. We walked everywhere. The house has all the amenities you need and air conditioning too! Harriet sent along a great list of places to eat and things to do which was a gem we'll keep since we'll be visiting often.
We had family stay here and they really enjoyed the location, the charm and cleanliness.
Katie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Thanks Katie! We appreciate you staying with us:))
About the host
Hosted by Harriet Fox
Hi, I'm Harriet! I have three grown kids and now want to share my love and respect of the history of Fort Collins. Sometimes, when I sit on the porch, I can visualize the horse and buggy's riding down the street in front of the house. I feel like a steward of this piece of Colorado history!
I love to cook creatively and have a gourmet kitchen which is well suited to food prep and dining as are the kitchens in my short term rentals:) The five things I can not live without are my grown kids, my family and friends, my enthusiasm for life, my garden, and outdoor living. My life motto is: Success in life is not getting what you want, but wanting what you get!
Why they chose this property
My college years were spent in fabulous Fort Collins, and since then, the town has done nothing but grow and incorporate all the fun things that Colorado has to offer! This house is respectfully remodeled with all the modern amenities sophisticated renters would enjoy! Relax inside or venture forth to the vibrant day and night life, just steps away.
I have multiple short term rental properties on the same street. If this one is occupied during your desired dates, or if more space is needed, please check out our other offerings: VRBO #1234331,1171258,1171631,1238392, 1238440,1234330,1239774,1237525
What makes this property unique
No need for a car when you stay with us. CSU is a block away, Old Town is 3 blocks away....
Award winning schools, a thriving arts scene, unique shops, restaurants and pristine outdoor amenities make Fort Collins one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live. High-tech companies like Hewlett Packard, Intel and National Semiconductor are able to draw talented and well educated workers thanks to the high quality of life Fort Collins offers. Colorado State University anchors the city’s economy while also setting the cultural tone. A collection of breweries are among the many entertainment options if Fort Collins