Little Blue Rancher

Colorado Springs, United States

Guest rating: 4.9 / 5

Overview

Little Blue Rancher is a licensed, smoke-free short-term rental vacation home in central Colorado Springs. It’s a turn-of-the-century, single-level rancher that sleeps 6 comfortably, with no shared spaces (the owners do not live on-site). Guests rate it very highly overall (4.8945665/5 from 219 reviews).

Interior & Sleeping Setup

The home features updated finishes including new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, fresh paint, and hardwood floors throughout. The master bedroom includes its own full bathroom, a TV, and an attached sitting room with an additional TV. The living room has a 55" smart TV with Netflix and Hulu apps (guest account required).

Kitchen, Laundry & Outdoor Space

A full kitchen is provided with an oven/stove, microwave, and kitchen basics such as dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and small appliances. A full-size washer and dryer are included, along with essentials like laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. Outdoors, there’s a backyard deck with a propane grill and patio table, plus a front porch with seating for 6.

Parking, Connectivity & House Rules

Free high-speed Wi‑Fi and cable TV are included, along with air conditioning and heating. Multiple cars can fit on the gravel driveway, and parking is free. House rules note no parties or events, no smoking indoors, and no pets; the fireplace is decorative only (not functional).

Location & Nearby Highlights

Set in the city center, the home is within walking distance of Starbucks, Dutch Bros. Coffee, Burger King, Memorial Hospital, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. It’s about 3 minutes from Memorial Park, 6 minutes from Colorado College, 9 minutes from University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and roughly 15–17 minutes to Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Nearby public transit includes multiple bus stops within a short walk, and Colorado Springs Airport is about 9.3 km away.

Best for

This home is best for families or small groups who want a clean, well-equipped place to spread out, with a full kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer. It also suits travelers who want a central Colorado Springs base near Memorial Hospital, the Olympic Training Center, and quick drives to Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Guests frequently highlight the cleanliness, comfort, and convenient location.

Travel tips

Plan for check-in as early as 4:00pm and check-out by 10:00am. If you’re using public transit, several bus stops are extremely close (Boulder/Logan ~82 m and Boulder/Childrens View ~88 m away). If flying in, Colorado Springs Airport is about 9.3 km from the property, and the home’s gravel driveway can fit multiple cars for road trips around the city.

What guests say

Reviews consistently emphasize how clean and well-kept the home is. Guests also commonly mention a convenient Colorado Springs location that works well for activities and events in town. Comfort—especially the beds—and the suitability for a family-sized group are recurring positives. No specific negative themes are reflected in the provided excerpts.

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