The Ivywild Lodge
118 E Brookside St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, Colorado Springs, United States
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
The Ivywild Lodge is a small lodging option in Colorado Springs located at 118 E Brookside St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905. It holds a strong public rating of 4.6/5 based on 25 reviews, with guest feedback highlighting attentive hosting and a clean, well-maintained stay.
Location & nearby sights
The lodge is positioned for quick access to major Colorado Springs attractions. Nearby points of interest include the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (1.9 km), Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (2.0 km), and The Broadmoor Seven Falls (2.4 km), along with The Broadmoor resort area (3.3 km).
Outdoor access
For travelers focused on nature and scenic destinations, the lodge places you within reach of Garden of the Gods (8.5 km), Red Rock Canyon (6.4 km), North Cheyenne Cañon Park (4.3 km), and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (5.4 km). Bigger day trips include Pikes Peak (19.2 km) and the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway (10.5 km), plus Cave of the Winds Mountain Park (10.7 km) and Manitou Cliff Dwellings (9.5 km).
What guests note
Review excerpts commonly emphasize responsiveness from the host/management and a property that is kept clean and in good condition. Guests also mention that it is dog-friendly. One review notes that the space can feel small for a family, while still covering core needs.
Best for
The Ivywild Lodge is best suited to travelers who want a well-reviewed, low-fuss base close to Colorado Springs’ headline attractions, including the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (1.9 km) and Seven Falls (2.4 km). It also fits guests traveling with dogs, as reviews specifically call out the property as dog-friendly.
Travel tips
Many popular stops are a short drive away, including The Broadmoor area (3.3 km), Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (5.4 km), and Garden of the Gods (8.5 km). Plan extra time for longer outings such as Pikes Peak (19.2 km) or Manitou-area attractions like the Cog Railway (10.5 km) and Cave of the Winds (10.7 km). If you’re visiting multiple museums, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (1.9 km) and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (2.0 km) are close together.
What guests say
Across the available review excerpts, guests repeatedly highlight attentive, responsive hosting/management. Cleanliness and good upkeep are also recurring positives, with comments indicating the property is well maintained. Reviews specifically mention that the location is dog-friendly. A potential tradeoff noted is that the space may feel small for a family, even if it still covers basic needs.
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