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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Colorado Springs, CO

Red Rock Canyon Open Space4 min drive
Pikes Peak Center5 min drive
Garden of the Gods6 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)88 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

You will fall in love with this quaint safe neighborhood and the charm and coziness of this home. My favorite things wer...

Stephanie R.

Oct 11, 2022

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming getaway in old Colorado City!

This charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom upper unit of a duplex in Old Colorado City was built in 1918. It has been updated and renovated to provide comfort to today's traveler without losing the appealing touches not to be found in more “modern” homes. With plenty of open living space for the whole family (including living room, dining room, kitchen, front porch and reading nook), this house easily accommodates 5 people (up to 7 utilizing the surprisingly comfortable futon in the living room). Colorfully decorated with light colors, vaulted ceilings and comfortable furniture, the house welcomes tired travelers in need of a getaway!

The property includes a fully fenced yard as well as off-the street parking in the back. The fully equipped kitchen includes all dishware, cutlery, pots and pans, small appliances (such as coffee maker, toaster, blender, etc.) and large appliances (refrigerator, oven and dishwasher) needed to accommodate any meal preparation. Linens and towels are also available for your use, as well as access to a washer and dryer on-site.

The house is perfectly situated to take advantage of all that Colorado Springs has to offer! It is within walking distance of Old Colorado City’s famous shopping and restaurants, but also easy access to grocery shopping and drugstores and I-25. Hiking is only minutes away by car as well as downtown Colorado Springs!
Property is non-smoking. We specialize in long-term stays and REQUIRE STAYS OF 30 DAYS OR MORE!

Property manager

Bryan Carlson

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Small-medium dogs welcome with supplemental fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking and vaping is not permitted on premises.

Guests staying for more than 30 days will have cleanings provided once a month. Guests are expected to keep the unit clean between cleanings.

Please remove shoes to reduce noise for downstairs guests.

Pets are not allowed on any furniture at any time. Please clean up after your pet in the yard. You are responsible for any mess they make in 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colorado Springs

This apartment is located in Old Colorado City, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, and is near theme parks and in the mountains. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pikes Peak Center or Broadmoor World Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 4 min drive
Colorado College - 4 min drive
Pikes Peak Center - 5 min drive
Monument Valley Park - 5 min drive
Garden of the Gods - 6 min drive

Getting around

Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬16 min walk
‪Colorado Mountain Brewery - ‬15 min walk
‪Pub Dog Colorado - ‬3 min drive
‪Mother Muffs - ‬17 min walk
‪Front Range Barbeque - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming getaway in old Colorado City! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming getaway in old Colorado City!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming getaway in old Colorado City!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming getaway in old Colorado City! located?

Located in Old Colorado City, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bancroft Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Garden of the Gods. Ghost Town Museum and Simpich Showcase Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., United States

11 Oct 2022

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

Perfect time!

You will fall in love with this quaint safe neighborhood and the charm and coziness of this home. My favorite things were the large windows and backyard to sit in looking at the mountains. Hosts were kind and responsive. Highly recommend

Stayed 37 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

11 July 2022

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

Colorado Springs Trip

Me and my husband spent a month at this house in Old Colorado City and it was amazing! They responded to our questions quickly and it was the perfect place! Very clean and had all the accommodations you would need!

Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

11 May 2022

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

Loved our stay!

We loved our stay! We had everything we needed. Excellent communication with the owners. We would stay here again and highly recommend this place. Thanks Brie and Bryan!

Stayed 66 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn L.

22 Oct 2021

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

Great location, great hosts

Could not have imagined a better location for our vacation in "The Springs." 2 minutes by car to grocery, gas, pharmacy, liquor store, etc., plus a great old-school burger shack. 10-20 minutes by car to Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, etc., etc. Lots of restaurants within walking or very short driving distance. The elementary school playground two blocks away was a great spot for our toddler to romp around in the afternoon. Comfy beds. Two full bathrooms, both updated recently. Background, front porch, and reading nook all boast nice mountain views. Best of all, the hosts were great at staying in communication.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

13 Oct 2021

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

Great Location

The house was great, lots of room to move around, clean, comfortable, and what a great location, walkable for some to the Old downtown.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

21 Aug 2021

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

Great location & recommend

A/c issued on arrival day. Owners were proactive, called for repair same day. Notified me as FYI and followed up. Repaired same day. Good location, great experience. Deer outside back yard!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

31 May 2021

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

Wonderful place to stay

I totally recommend this property. The whole process was easy start to finish. Bryan answered me immediately, sent recommendations on restaurants etc. The house is charming and tons of room, we stayed in the upstairs of the house. We were in need of nothing there. They even provided a book of things to do/see and planes to eat/shop. The property is in walking distance of cute shops and places to eat. Would stay here again!!! Lisa Chase

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

16 Nov 2020

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

Great location, great space

This house has a great location--within walking distance of the Old Colorado City restaurants and with easy access to hiking. The space is roomy and pleasant with good natural light and great storage, especially in the kitchen.

Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danna H.

23 Apr 2020

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

Great west side old colorado city lication

Love the location , great communication if I had a problem and quiet neighborhood . Very cute home

Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Renee P.

3 Oct 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and comfortable house

What we liked: We were very happy with the location. We were half a mile away from Old Colorado City and could walk to restaurants and shops. The house was spacious and comfortable. As another reviewer stated, the pictures did not do it justice. There is a fenced yard for the dogs and parking in the alley was easy. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Be aware that it is a upstairs/downstairs duplex. We could hear the tenants below and smell when they were cooking. I'm sure they could hear us walking around too. I only gave it three stars for cleanliness because there were food splatters on the lower kitchen cabinets, dirty splatters and handprints on some of the doors, and the can opener was a joke. We had to finish opening a can with a knife. This was more like a typically lived in home than a super clean house I usually rent. All that is pretty minor in the scheme of things. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Wendee M.

9 July 2019

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

Great Neighborhood

Great location in Old Colorado City. Pet friendly, walkable neighborhood. Great set up for two couples. Plenty of space.

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

3 June 2019

Convenient Location

Stayed in for 80 days for a work project, quiet neighborhood, close to everything you need. Easy to communicate with the property owner.

Stayed 80 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

26 Aug 2018

Great location -easy access to many atttactions

Cute little bungalow. Easy access to 25, Manitou, 20 minutes from the airport. Had everything we needed for our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

12 June 2018

Everything we needed!

This home was perfect for our family reunion and graduation party. Also the home had all the things you didn’t know you’d need - q-tips, sun block, vases, you name it! Definitely will recommend this home!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Mark P.

25 Mar 2018

Excellent Location, great facility for the price

I ended up picking this home for the location and price, but was even more impressed when I arrived. About 50 feet away from his front porch is one of the most beautiful view of Pikes Peak. Better than the view in Manatou Springs. The location was amazing- great little shops in Colorado City and some of the best affordable restaurants in the city. Easy to get to Mannatou Springs or Fort Carson or Garden of the Gods. Most importantly Bryan the owner is incredibly responsive. If you need help or advice he is around to assist. The kitchen is huge and has lots of space and all sorts of cooking supplies. Would recommend bringing or renting a bicycle in warmer months. Very Satisfied with my stay. One note - recommend coming into the parking place (which is incredibly convenient) from 18th Street , since the road is wider on that side. Highly recommend for the location and price.

Stayed 92 nights in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenney D.

14 Aug 2016

Great location

If you want a centrally located property in Colorado Springs in a quiet neighborhood this is the property. Just a short drive to Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs, Cheyenne Canyon Park, Air Force Academy, rafting in Canon City, Old Colorado City, Royal Gourge, and whatever else you want to do. There's a grocery store, pharmacy, and coffee shops you can walk in 5 minutes or drive to 2 minutes. If you like BBQ, don't miss Front Range BBQ. Owner was very responsive and easy to deal with.

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

10/10 Excellent

Raghu Raj D.

24 June 2016

Calm and Beautiful place to Stay

The property was clean, well maintained and furnished with all appliances. The owner was quick to respond to our request and helpful. Over all - completely satisfied with the stay in this house

Stayed 4 nights in May 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Los Angeles CA

27 Feb 2016

Quaint house, wonderfully set up

The house is lovely setup. It is great for 2 couples. The two bedrooms are wonderfully setup with the reading nook directly off one. The thing that surprised us the Most though was the deer walking through the yard in the morning. What a great way to be awoken. It is a great place to go for quiet, relaxing getaways. Best of all, it is near to downtown Old Colorado City, Garden of the Gods, Manitu Springs, and other great destinations. We arrived with bikes and would have loved to use them but snow on the ground did not help. Note: For this property, you must really park in back since you only have "keyed" access to the back door.

Stayed 44 nights in Jan 2016

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer G., Tulsa

4 Oct 2015

Lovely comfortable home.

This home suited our needs very well. It is spacious, light and airy, clean, comfortable, and convenient. The kitchen (and really the whole house) was very well equipped, and it was nice to have two bathrooms in a home this size. I would definitely stay here again if the chance arises. I'm not sure who the neighbors downstairs were, and they most certainly did not disturb us, but when I realized I could hear someone downstairs yawning, I worried a little about disturbing them.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2015

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

8/10 Good

David B.

18 June 2015

Family getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this residence and have no real complaints at all. It is roomy, and had every amenity we needed for our family of five. It is a few blocks from a great shopping district, and is in a quiet, pleasant neighborhood. The only liability might be that there is a little too scant sleeping space for a larger family--it is better suited for 3 or 4 people. The air mattress for my son was defective, but Brian reimbursed us for a new one. Great reading library, and a well-lighted porch on which to read. It is an older house, but not decrepit at all--it has charm.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

11 Sept 2014

Parents Weekend charmer

We stayed here over the Air Force Academy's Parents Weekend. It served our needs very well and was quite spacious. The location was central to many of our activities and it was very quiet. Having laundry facilities in the basement was wonderful. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

29 Aug 2014

LYNNE FROM PHOENIX, AZ

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO I-25; OLD COLORADO CITY, DOWNTOWN, PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY, GARDEN OF THE GODS, USAF ACADEMY, BROADMOOR RESORT, ETC. OWNER PROVIDED 95% OF WHAT A RENTER WOULD WANT (EXCEPT NO CABLE TV). HOUSE IS VERY ROOMY INSIDE - DINING/LIVING/BEDROOM HAVE LOTS OF SPACE. WE WERE TWO FEMALE ADULTS (POST 65 YEARS OF AGE) SO CANNOT SPEAK ABOUT YOUNG CHILDDREN OR TEENS UTILIZING HE FACILITY WITH PARENTS. WE SPENT TWO WEEKS AT 1816 W BILOU ST AND ENJOYED OURSELVES VERY MUCH. CAN RECOMMEND EDELWEISS RESTAURANT, FLATIRON RESTAURANT AND THE TAVERN AT THE BROADMOOR. THE GOLDEN BEE AT THE BROADMOOR WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT. TWO OUT-OF-TOWN DAY TRIPS WERE MADE TO CRIPPLE CREEK (WINDING ROAD AND HIGH ELEVATION) AND CASTLE ROCK (DO NOT MISS THE BARN, CHIC ANTIQUE STORE). MANITOU SPRINGS IS FUN TO ROAM AROUND, BUT METERED PARKING IN TOWN IS MANDATORY. BOOK AND HAVE A GREAT TIME.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

4 Apr 2014

Bigger than expected

Property was nice & larger than what we expected from the pictures. Bryan was very helpful. Excellent location, host & price. We will stay again.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Atlanta

19 Mar 2014

A Great House

The house was excellent. The kitchen was very well stocked. Having laundry facilities in the basement was a definite plus. We loved the sun porch and the reading nook in front bedroom.

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

8/10 Good

Kay S.

2 Jan 2014

Convenient home base for COS area

This well-equipped home fully met our expectations. The location was very convenient to Colorado Springs, points west of town, and the local shopping/tourist district.

About the host

Hosted by Bryan Carlson

We are a family living in Fort Worth, TX. We found Colorado Springs when we attended Colorado College over several summers to get our Masters' Degrees and fell in love with the city! We bought this house in our favorite area, Old Colorado City, and have spent the past summers enjoying, updating and decorating it!

Why they chose this property

We love the area. Walking to shops, concerts and parks is a great way to relax and slow down for a break. The unique touches in the house such as the vaulted ceilings, original push-button light switches, charming reading nook, open layout and just-the-right-size comfy-coziness!

What makes this property unique

The house has retained its original charm and has the benefit of an eclectic and vibrant neighborhood. We love that you can walk to so many activities, stores and restaurants! It's all right there, including I-25 if you need to go exploring via car! We couldn't ask for a better vacation home and we hope you love it too!