The Artist's Cottage, downtown Monument, CO

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Entire home

200 sq ft. Back Deck with eating and sitting areas with peaks of the mountains.

Front of house on Jefferson St. and parking in front. Long Driveway on rt.

Living Room is the center of the home with kitchen and back bdrm ahead

Overview
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Monument, CO

US Air Force Academy
‪5 min drive‬
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
‪11 min drive‬
Garden of the Gods
‪22 min drive‬
Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Great LOCATION!!.
This early 1900's cottage has the BEST freeway access for all of your local exploring!
This Artist's Cottage has been recently remodeled. It is nested in the heart of Historical downtown Monument, a small community on the North-side of Colorado Springs. It is adjacent to a homemade-ice cream store, and kitty-corner from a park that hosts a spring-to-fall Saturday Farmer's Markets. The Santa Fe Trail is only one block away and is used by joggers, walkers and bicyclists. There are restaurants in short walking distance and freeway access is 2-minutes away. It hosts a new 200 square foot back deck with sun shade for relaxing, eating and enjoying the beautiful summer weather.

Property manager

daryl muncey

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

The property is not child safe. There is a cellar.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO DRUGS or smoking of ANY kind, including guests, either inside or outside.

NO Parties or additional guests staying overnight, either inside or outside.

Violation of any of these rules or law breaking of any kind, termination of rental agreement may apply and all parties asked to evacuate.

Important information

You need to know

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

Monument

Located in Monument, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Western Museum of Mining and Industry and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Glen Park and Brunswick Zone XL. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Adventure Golf and Batting Cages are also worth visiting.

Monument, CO

What's nearby

US Air Force Academy - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
Garden of the Gods - 22 min drive - 30.4 km
Glen Eyrie Castle - 24 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Artist's Cottage, downtown Monument, CO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Artist's Cottage, downtown Monument, CO?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Artist's Cottage, downtown Monument, CO?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Artist's Cottage, downtown Monument, CO located?

Located in the heart of Monument, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Fe Open Space and within 6 miles (10 km) of US Air Force Academy and Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area. Palmer Lake Library and Glen Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Loretta aka Lori M.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Cozy, not small, but adorable cottage

Loved being in old town Monument. Loved the idea of popsicle stick notes. Owner is artist and his studio is behind cottage. A must visit as is Lollys ice cream shop.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

9 Jul, 2024

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

Lovely cottage-helpful host

Lovely property, conveniently located and helpful host.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Such a Great Place to Stay!

The cottage was so charming and located within walking distance of wonderful restaurants and shops. Daryl was extremely helpful and so knowledgeable about the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

25 Sept, 2024

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

Monument CO

I thoroughly enjoyed the Artist Cottage. It was very clean and well stocked. It was in a great location and I was able to work around Monument to visit the restaurants and shops. I will definitely stay there again if I get to visit Monument again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Awesome spot for a Colorado visit

My daughter and her friends went to Denver for a concert and loved their stay in this cozy cottage! They especially loved the close proximity to the farmer's market as well as the coffee/ice cream shop right next door!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Amazing!!

The cottage was perfect for our family of four. It had everything it needed for our week stay. The owner was so awesome and really made sure we were taken care of. We really enjoyed visiting and seeing amazing Colorado.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

13 Jun, 2024

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

Monument

Wonderful house, very welcoming. We enjoyed our stay very much. Great location. We were able to walk to restaurants and to the stores. We especially enjoyed the farmers market right outside the front door on Saturday.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy V.

27 May, 2024

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

Great place to stay

Daryl was easy to communicate with. Check in was a breeze. Location was great- close to freeway but not too close. The home was cozy and comfortable. Everything we needed and more. We would DEFINITELY stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

27 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Monument Colorado in the Summer

Had a terrific time. Place was very clean and well maintained. Owner was fantastic to work with...would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri J.

7 Dec, 2023

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

Perfect!

This property worked perfectly for us. The location worked really well for us, close to our families home.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micah W.

6 May, 2024

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

Great Cottage at a Great Location

Daryl was a great host who communicated to ensure we had everything we needed. The cottage was equipped the best of any vacation rental we've stayed at. Especially the ice cream shop coupons. Its located in the center if Monument with great views of the mountains and walkable to lots of great restaurants. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

15 Jun, 2023

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

Loved this little cottage!

Daryl was wonderful with all of his communication before, during and after our stay! The cottage has everything you need to be comfortable - a lot of wonderful little touches! We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

6 Jan, 2023

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

Cozy Retreat

We had a wonderful spontaneous stay at this very thoughtful cottage. It was equipped we everything we could need for an unprepared road trip to Colorado after our Christmas flights were canceled. Lovely location too. Hope to stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

overby M.

6 Jun, 2024

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

Unique property

My Mother and I stayed at this properly. We were in town to visit family for a baseball tournament and grandson confirmation. This property was close to my daughters house. The single level and walk in shower worked well for my elderly mother. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

10 Jun, 2022

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

Our Stay at The Artist’s Cottage

Daryl, the property manager, was very welcoming and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. The cottage is uniquely adorable and incredibly clean! The location is great and perfect for our family. We definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Small Town Close to it All

Beautifully renotvated cottage that is one of the original 20 homes in Monument! 1 hour south of Denver, 20-30 minutes north of Colorado Springs, providing access to Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and Manitou Springs. It proved a great location for "basecamp"! Perfect amount of space for a family of four, with a private backyard and tastefully furnished deck. Right in the heart of historic Monument, you have an excellenct ice cream shop next door, tasty sandwich shop down the road, and a cute playground a couple blocks away. Don't miss the local artist studios! Beat those hotel prices, enjoy the privacy, and book the Artist's Cottage now!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

1 Aug, 2022

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

Charming space

Very clean and convenient location. Beautiful town, mountain view from the back yard. Super comfortable space. Daryl was very kind and helpful. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joni J.

13 Jul, 2022

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

Lovely Cottage in a perfect location

We stayed at this cottage while moving my daughter to Castle Rock. This VBRO was perfect for us. Centrally located between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs, the cottage was cozy and well appointed with everything we needed. The outdoor space was amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

3 Jan, 2024

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

Delightful

This was the quaintest and best stocked rental property that we have ever stayed at. The mattresses were comfortable, linens were thick and soft, and there was ample storage space. The owners were incredibly thoughtful in how they stocked the kitchen and leaving special treats and snacks since we stayed over Christmas, even shoveling snow off the walkway for us. We couldn't have enjoyed our stay more in such a beautiful place.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

30 Jun, 2022

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

Artist's Cottage

The Artist's Cottage was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed for our stay. The location provided convenient access to the local shops, restaurants, and outdoor activities. My wife and I loved the outdoor sitting area which was great for relaxing at the end of the day with a few drinks! The owner was very responsive to any requests we had throughout our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

27 Mar, 2024

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

Perfect

This was perfect Vrbo experience. My son and I stayed down in Monument for hockey and the location of the cottage was perfect for us to explore town and make quick runs to Colorado Springs. Daryl was a great host and the cottage was the best kind of quirky. Super clean, well appointed and comfortable. The location was exceptional and the town beat all expectations. Dining out, yoga, running, biking are all right here. Thanks Daryl!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sal L., Rio Rancho

28 Jun, 2023

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

Cottage

Wow this property set the bar of what a VRBO experience should be! Everthing imaginable was provided within mean by the hosting party. Tha k you for a wonderful experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

9 Sept, 2022

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

Lovely Cabin

I can not say enough good things about this cabin. Beautiful craftsmanship, had everything you could need and very clean. Monument is a quaint town and you can walk to everything. Convenient to Colorado Springs without the busy and traffic. Enjoyed meeting Daryl and seeing his art studio. Great place to stay for activities at USAFA. I will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

11 Jul, 2022

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

Home Away from Home

We had so much fun and were able to relax in this clean and welcoming cottage home near all kinds of fun family adventures! We were able to save money on our vacation by preparing most of our meals in the Cottage’s well-equipped kitchen. The backyard patio area was so nice and inviting, complete with enchanting local wildlife visit! We also enjoyed the amazing local farmer’s market right across the road on Saturday morning! Our host, Daryl, was very responsive and hospitable. We definitely recommend the Artist’s Cottage for your Colorado getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

14 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful accommodations

My husband and I were in Monument to visit family and were overly pleased with this find. Daryl is an excellent host and has everything you could ask. There is no need to ask where anything is or instructions the popsicle sticks were truly clever and helpful. The location is perfect to local shops and restaurants. We even visited the Saturday farmers market. Take time to enjoy the back patio and grill out. We had two unexpected deer visit us also. We highly recommend the Artists Cottage and would stay again. Thanks Daryl!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by daryl muncey

When our family relocated to Colorado Springs in 2014, we found this gem of a property right in downtown Monument, CO. The property has two separate buildings, a commercial building and a small home. My dream came true when we discovered exactly what we were searching for, my art studio that also has an income property.

Why they chose this property

The Artist's Cottage is one of the first homes in Monument and it dates back to the late 1800's or early 1900's. The remodel took 4.5 years as i was only able to work on it 1.5 day/week. The original home was only around 500 sq ft, and as was commonly done in those days, it was added onto 4 times. It has an old fashioned cellar that stays about 56 degrees year 'round.

What makes this property unique

The back deck has most recently been upgraded and has a sun/wind shade structure for relaxing in the beautiful outdoors.
My art studio/gallery will be up and running in the fall as i begin to teach art classes to home-schooling groups.