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The Owl’s Nest! Walk to Main Street's Breweries, Shops, Tours, and More!

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Our historic home!
Equipped kitchen!
Interior
King bedroom with ensuite full bathroom
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 473.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Idaho Springs, CO
  • Clear Creek
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Argo Gold Mill and Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

King Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1- Pink Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

King Bedroom Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Owl’s Nest! Walk to Main Street's Breweries, Shops, Tours, and More!

Historic Victorian in the heart of Idaho Springs. The "Owls Nest" retreat includes a large Master Suite with tub, custom Bunk Beds, Kitchen, second bathroom, and cozy Living Room. Walk to restaurants and shops on Main Street- or take a short drive to the many adventures in this timeless area!

Built in 1905 and lovingly updated over the years. This space is classic yet chic- cozy yet open- and so well positioned for an exciting trip to the mountains.

Our home backs up to Main Street- listed on the National Register of Historic Places- and contains multiple breweries, locally-owned boutiques, cafes, and specialty shops. Walk to everything you need, including mine tours, rafting trips, family parks, and more:

- Family-friendly Loveland Ski Area is only 24 miles west.
- 14,000 foot Mount Evans is a short and scenic drive away.

Property manager

Melanie

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Amenities

Mountain view
Kitchen

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please observe our 'no shoe' policy in the Owl's Nest!

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Idaho Springs

Located in Idaho Springs, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Clear Creek, while Underhill Museum and Argo Gold Mill and Museum are cultural highlights. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Idaho Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Clear Creek - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Argo Gold Mill and Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Phoenix Gold Mine - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 21 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Monarch Casino Black Hawk - 22 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 41 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪White Buffalo Grille - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Beau Jo's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Gates Casino - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Owl’s Nest! Walk to Main Street's Breweries, Shops, Tours, and More! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Owl’s Nest! Walk to Main Street's Breweries, Shops, Tours, and More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Owl’s Nest! Walk to Main Street's Breweries, Shops, Tours, and More!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Owl’s Nest! Walk to Main Street's Breweries, Shops, Tours, and More! located?

Located in the heart of Idaho Springs, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Clear Creek and Underhill Museum. Argo Gold Mill and Museum and Steve Canyon Statue are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

BreAnna G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very tiny with limited resources.

Four things were good, but everything else was terrible. 1. Bed was comfy, 2. Location to shops/bars/downtown was great. 3. The shower pressure was good. 4. The manager was very responsive. Bad: extremely tiny, the stairs cannot be legal, the amenities were lacking, no airflow while cooking, felt like we were being listened to, only one TV which was in the living room, barely any outlets, there was an oven mitt that had a huge hole in it which my husband burnt his fingers in, furniture was tiny, just overall, disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

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

A fun, cozy little place

We loved it! It was close to everything and a really great spot to end the day. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

fwpoahall

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

Great home base for mountain adventure

The property, like everything in Idaho Springs, is older but it’s still clean and well maintained. It is in a great location and everything in town is walkable. Idaho Springs is close enough to many attractions like Denver itself, Red Rocks, Blackhawk, Echo Mountain, El Dora and many others. The home would be suitable for a family of 4 but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it for 4 adults because of the sleeping arrangements. I would have no worries about booking this home again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy h.

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

December getaway

A great place. Great accommodations and location. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey c.

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

Great home!

Great stay! Perfect for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Great location for Halloween

We had so much fun trick-or-treating for Halloween and staying here. Everything was just a few minute walk away (the most we had to walk was 7 minutes!). We were hesitant to stay with two small children in a small place but the bunk beds, working internet (thank you!) and small kitchenette was perfect for our relaxing weekend. We also really enjoyed the jacuzzi tub. The property manager was super responsive upon arrival and check out. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grey L.

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

Excellent property in Idaho Springs

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at this adorable property. Enjoyed having a great spot very close to all the shops and restaurants in town. Property had nice views and was well stocked on basic amenities. Was a great base camp as we explored Idaho Springs and went on several hikes in the surrounding area. Appreciated the hosts responsiveness for any questions as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua E.

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

Perfect Location in Idaho Springs

The Owl's Nest was perfectly located in everything in town and was a great place to launch our adventure-filled vacation. The apartment was clean and well-appointed, and we had everything we needed. Our host was pleasant and checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Fabulous 50

It was an amazing stay. Just a block away from the quaint town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

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

Just what we needed

My husband and 2 kiddos loved the location. It was super easy to get anywhere in town. Walking distance to the main downtown area. House is cute & cozy. Communication was super easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lysbet Z.

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

Great place, great location

This was the perfect place for us to stay in Idaho Springs. The unit was clean and comfortable. We were able to walk to everything in Idaho Springs. It was a perfect mountain getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Comfortable & Convenient

Owl’s Nest turned out to be the perfect “home base” for our adventures, as well as a nice place to relax in the evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Great walkable location

The home was perfect for our needs, with a comfortable bed, ample space to relax, and a well stocked kitchen for our quick stay. The town is very fun to explore with tons of shops and restaurants. The ability to walk to the downtown area was ideal. We would definitely rent this house again for future trips
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Relaxing AF

The check in was very easy. The beds and room were bigger then I thought. The jet tub in the master bath was an amazing surprise. Definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy K.

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

Fantastic find for an epic birthday trip.

We stayed for 2 nights to celebrate my friends 40th birthday. It was so close to walk to all the breweries and restaurants. The space was comfortable and set up well as we played a lot of games and the beds were amazing and comfortable. Definitely would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette K.

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

Perfect location

This property is lovely, and perfect for anyone looking to explore Idaho Springs. Owners were EXTREMELY responsive and did everything they could to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

charming

Very charming space in a great location. The 9 year old loved the built-in bunk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

It was great!

Just what we thought it would be.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

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

Cute house in super convenient location

Very nice stay. Only suggestion is to have some instructions on the heating. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Cozy and convenient!

The Owl’s Nest is absolutely adorable and centrally located to all the excitement of Miner Street. The beds are beyond luxurious, even the bunks beds! And the space is a soft place to land after days spent exploring Colorado. It’s about a 27 minute drive to Red Rocks amphitheater and 2 hours to Rocky Mountain National Park (a beautiful drive!) The owners are super easy to get in touch with and Melanie actually drove up from her place near Denver to shovel the walk when we got 6” of snow over night! Highly recommend this place and hoping I can return one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryll B.

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

Adorable clean getaway

Owl’s Nest was a comfortable, clean and convenient location. Owners were helpful and responsive. Just be prepared for steep staircase. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R., Canton, OH United States

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

Great time at Vintage Charmer

Comfortable vintage home ideally located near restaurants and bars in old mining town. We had to cut our stay short but look forward to returning to this wonderful place. Endless outdoor fun as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi A.

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

Cute cottage

Cute little cottage perfect for a couples stay. Great area to walk to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

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

Perfect!

Better than expected. Location was perfect. Had everything we needed. Better in person
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melanie

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We've lived in Colorado's Foothills for nearly 20 years and love it here. We have abundant sunshine, fresh air, unlimited outdoor recreation, and are simply surrounded by beauty.

Why they chose this property

We chose our vacation home in Idaho Springs for many reasons - the area's history is fascinating, and the location can't be beat for accessing all Colorado has to offer.
The Owls Next is a unique space, the hand-crafted bunk beds and funky elements make it so fun. It's our children's favorite place to hang out.
Our home is 113 years old and is featured in the city's Historic District. The interior has been lovingly updated and we hope you enjoy our home as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Beat the "ski traffic" that clogs up I-70 in the mornings. Walk to the breweries at night. Curl up with a movie from our collection, or get out and hike a 14er. This home is well suited for all types of travelers.
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