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Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town

View of living room toward entry, basement stairs. Kitchen and loft partly shown

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 62166 sq ft

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Explore the area

Fort Collins, CO

Old Town Square
‪8 min walk‬
Colorado State University
‪11 min walk‬
New Belgium Brewing Company Headquarters
‪18 min walk‬
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lower Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Lower Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town

Welcome to The Sanctuary of Fort Collins. Built in 1902 and designated a historic landmark by the City of Fort Collins, this property has the distinction of being the home of seven different churches in its 100+-year history. We purchased the partially-renovated property in 2012, completed the renovation over the next few years and have since made it our full-time guest house. It features period-correct architectural elements, retains its original wood floors and stained glass, yet still provides the modern comforts of today.

There are three bedrooms, each with their own bath and all on separate levels. The main level of the house features an eat-in kitchen, the master bedroom and bath, an additional half bath, and the formal living room, which features my grandmother’s baby-grand Steinway, dating back to the late 1920s. The upstairs loft features a game room and the second bedroom and bath. The basement features a media room, wine cellar, office area, laundry room, and the third bedroom and bath. Outside you’ll find a quaint courtyard, gazebo and patio space for dining al fresco or simply enjoying the garden.

We use enhanced cleaning procedures and keep the property vacant a minimum of 24 hours between guests.

If there is anything we can do for you to make your stay more pleasant, please let us know. We live next door and are happy to help when we can. Please note the carriage house and garage are not available for rent and may be occupied by our own guests during your stay. However, do not expect any disruptions should this be the case.

Fort Collins STR License # 0013135STR

Property manager

Mark & Denise McFann

Languages

English

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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

Not suitable for young kids. Stairs and breakables

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking is on the street in front of or beside the house.

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, 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

Located in Fort Collins, this holiday home is in the city centre. Odell Brewing Company and New Belgium Brewing Company Headquarters are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Old Town Square and Foothills Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and Fort Fun. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Collins, CO

What's nearby

Old Town Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Colorado State University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Fort Collins Lincoln Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
New Belgium Brewing Company Headquarters - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lima Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk
‪Cheba Hut - ‬13 min walk
‪Tony's Bar & Lounge - ‬10 min walk
‪The Colorado Room - ‬13 min walk
‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town located?

Located in the centre of Fort Collins, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cache La Poudre River and Colorado State University. Old Town Square and Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

31 May, 2025

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

Exceptional Stay: Perfect blend of comfort and class!

My family and I recently stayed in this home for 5 nights and we highly recommend it. The location was ideal-peaceful, yet close to everything we needed. Our host, Mark, was incredible regarding communication. The home itself was extremely spacious, warm, inviting, and incredibly comfortable, with thoughtful touches throughout. It was clear the hosts put great care into every detail- anything we could possibly need was already there, from kitchen essentials and (start-up) coffee, to cozy blankets and complimentary home-made cookies upon arrival. We truly felt like guests in a well-loved home rather than renters. An exceptional experience all around! Thank you so much for having us, Mark! We'd love to return the next time we plan a trip to Fort Collins!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

29 Nov, 2024

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

Thanksgiving

This was perfect for us and our son and his family. Convenient to Old Town and our daughter place. Very conformable and plenty of room for all of us.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

29 Jul, 2023

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

Nice place in Old Town

Very nice house, clean and well stocked, just a short walk to Old Town. We had a great stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Ft Collins

The stay was awesome. The location is perfect. Within walking distance of old town Ft Collins and CSU. The residence is clean and beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Labor day in Fort Collins

Perfect spot for our family trip

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

john a.

19 Aug, 2020

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

Mark was a wonderful host/owner. We will stay here again!!

Great!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monika K.

6 Jun, 2024

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

Family visit

We have stayed at the propert before. Fort Collins is central to our needs and offers great restaurants, shopping, and nearby trails. The host is great and the property is unique, well appointed, clean and well kept.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth K.

25 Jun, 2024

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

Could not have been happier!

Fantastic location, beautiful property, every amenity we needed, and host was very responsive to every question. When we come back to Fort Collins we hope this property will be available again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debora J.

28 Aug, 2024

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

Family Visit

This was our second stay at this property; last time was 2 years ago. Lovely large home, plenty of room for 4 adults and 1 infant. Great location, walkable to playground at local library and to Old Town. Nice outdoor space on patio.Gracious hosts!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele k.

9 Mar, 2024

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

Lovely home

2 weeks flew by in this lovely rental

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

2 Jul, 2023

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

Great

Extra towels and amenities and great service by the owner perfect three bedroom home for a traveling family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather v., United States

14 Sept, 2023

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

Exceptional property

We loved staying here. Location was perfect, house was spotlessly clean, all the beds were extremely comfortable, the steam shower felt great after our busy days, lots of amenities, and the hosts were great. We would stay again without hesitation. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Lovely home in a great location

This was our second time -- we love staying here. The hosts are wonderful and very responsive. The home is lovely, comfortable, and in a beautiful neighborhood. We enjoyed being able to walk to Old Town, as well as natural areas and parks. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigid G.

17 Aug, 2023

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

Comfortable Property With Great Amenities

This is a lovely property on a tree-lined street. The bedroom and living areas were comfortable and allowed for privacy. Walking distance to shops, bars, and restaurants. I highly recommend the property.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

noreen f.

15 May, 2023

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

Incredible stay

I can not say enough about how wonderful our stay was this weekend. The home has so many personal touches including homemade cookies upon our arrival. It is a perfect location close to campus and old town and absolutely beautiful and immaculately clean. If my daughter wasn't graduating, we would stay here every time we come to Fort Collins.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

30 Oct, 2024

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

CSU Parents

Amazing location, communication and house in general! The hosts were so kind and allowed us to enter a little early and with cookies! I always appreciate when people take the time to print out things around you. Overall, a total 10!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

5 Aug, 2023

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

Beautiful property in great location

We loved everything about the property. Very comfortable beds, full kitchen and dining area. Walkable to a great coffee shop, Lima, and to all Old Town restaurants, shops and breweries. Communication with host could not have been better. Thank you so much Mark!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Perfection

What a gorgeous place! We were in town for five days and it quickly felt like home. Three different floors with plenty of room for us all. A great kitchen and dining room where we gathered every morning and evening. Beautiful patio, nice furnishings, comfortable beds. So much attention to detail in every room. The pictures do not do this place justice. It's gorgeous yet comfortable, spacious yet cozy.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni A.

12 May, 2024

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

CSU Graduation

This is the perfect place for an extended family to stay. Plenty of room to spread out. Love the character behind the house. The extra touches from the owners make your stay very comfortable. Homemade cookies at check in, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, makeup remover, and so much more to list. Definitely home away from home. Location and parking was awesome. Definitely will come back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

27 May, 2024

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

Well appointed.

Mark and Denise have added many special touches to this beautiful home including plenty of wooden hangers in the master closet, well stocked bathroom toiletries, and first class kitchen. It was the perfect home for our family with grown children. Lots of privacy with all bedrooms on a different floor. And the backyard was adorable. One of our best VRBO experiences!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kari J.

13 Dec, 2016

Thanksgiving in Fort Collins-Awesome!!

This was the perfect gathering spot for our family for thanksgiving! The accommodations are absolutely lovely and we had everything we could have wanted! The home was immaculate. The beds were very comfortable and the movie space in the lower level was so fun to have for gathering for a movie at night. We also loved that we could walk to Old Town and enjoyed many restaurants. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

30 May, 2018

Beautiful house, great location!

This property is outstanding! It 's within walking distance of Old Town Fort Collins.It was beautifully decorated. The patio was outstanding. The house has 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, so it's the perfect size for 6 people. There are 3 living areas so you never feel crowded. The owners were very helpful and welcoming. We loved it! We hope to return soon!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

26 Nov, 2023

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

Great stay in Fort Collins!

My family of 4 had a great stay while visiting for Thanksgiving. Mark is a WONDERFUL host. Communication was great and we were greeted with cookies and a clean, warm home with the lights on! This fun, unique, house had everything we needed - plenty of room for our family, a fully stocked kitchen, extra blankets, comfortable beds, extra toiletries, and plenty of room to store our food and clothing. It snowed the day we were leaving and Mark shoveled all the walkways for us! Looking forward to staying here again next time we’re in Fort Collins.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

23 Oct, 2023

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

The Sanctuary

This stunning home surpassed all expectations. From the numerous living spaces to the beautiful courtyard, we had more than enough room to spread out and relax when we weren’t out enjoying everything Fort Collins has to offer. The kitchen was fully equipped and everything was in perfect condition. Coffee was provided for the Keurig machine which was appreciated by all. Each bathroom was exceptionally clean had a nice assortment of toiletries. Mark and Denise take great pride in their property and were great hosts!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

22 Sept, 2023

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

50th Roommate Reunion

We had a great stay, the provisions were great. The only short comings were: 1) We couldn't locate any cushions for the patio chairs. 2) The downstairs bed was way too soft, one person had to sleep on the couch because she couldn't tolerate it but that worked just fine for her. Knives weren't real sharp, but that's minor. It was a beautiful home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Denise McFann

We lead an active life and are highly engaged in the community, routinely enjoying all this city has to offer and volunteering our time to give back to the community. Our interests are wide and include traveling, food and wine, music, the arts, fitness, and outdoor recreation. We are both Colorado State alumni, manage multiple business interests and have two children.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property for its location and its history. We had looked at purchasing this property while it was still a church a few years prior knowing that we would one day be moving back to Fort Collins, but thought the renovation would be too difficult a project to manage from out of state. When we were transitioning back to Colorado and saw that the church had been partially renovated and was again for sale, we had to see it. Once we saw the attention to detail that had been given towards the project thus far, we decided it was meant to be. We completed the renovation and considered turning it into a bed and breakfast, but decided that a guest house would be a better option for us in our current place in life. All furnishings, with the exception of some family heirlooms are new and carefully selected with your comfort in mind. It is our hope that this becomes a place you will want to return to again.

What makes this property unique

We offer both short-term and discounted long-term rentals. We are happy to help with prearrangements such as stocking the house with groceries, trip planning advice, restaurant reservations or other special requests such as providing optional cleaning services for long-term rentals or breakfasts for special occasions. We stock the house with basic toiletries and water bottles in the fridge.