Cozy home near downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Cozy home near downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City is a pet-friendly, historic shotgun house built in 1918 and updated in recent years to add modern touches while keeping an old cottage feel. It’s positioned as a central “base camp” for exploring Colorado Springs, with walkable access to parks and short trips to major sights. Public guest ratings average 4.9051447 from 311 reviews.
Layout & Sleeping
The front of the house has an open layout with a living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Toward the back are two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, plus a shared bathroom. A dedicated laundry room includes a washer and dryer with laundry essentials.
Kitchen & In-Home Amenities
The kitchen is set up for real cooking, featuring a gas range, microwave, oven/stove, a large sink, and a large butcher-block island that also functions as a dining and work surface. In-home comforts include heating, a fireplace, cable TV, an ironing board, and paid Wi‑Fi. Cooling is via a large window A/C unit in the living room and a small A/C unit in each bedroom (no central A/C).
Outdoor Space
A spacious fenced backyard is designed for lingering outdoors, with a large patio, dining area, outdoor grill, and a gas fireplace for cooler evenings. The patio gets afternoon shade, and yard games (including cornhole) are noted as part of the outdoor setup. It’s a key feature for guests who want space to unwind after sightseeing.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The home is described as convenient to both downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City (about a 15–20 minute walk to each, or a short ride). Monument Valley Park is reachable on foot across a nearby I‑25 pedestrian bridge, with trails plus facilities like pickleball courts, a basketball court, a YMCA pool, and baseball fields. Several bus stops are very close (including Spruce/Willamette at 51 m), and Colorado Springs Airport is about 12.1 km away; dining options in the wider area include Bird Tree Cafe (952 m) and 503W (1.168 km).
Best for
This property suits travelers who want a character-filled, residential stay close to downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City, with quick access to parks and trails (including Monument Valley Park and its extensive paths). It’s also a strong fit for longer stays or active trips thanks to the full kitchen with a large island and the on-site washer/dryer. Pet owners and guests who value a fenced backyard with a patio, grill, and gas fireplace will find it especially appealing.
Travel tips
If you plan to use public transit, several bus stops are within a few minutes’ walk (Spruce/Willamette is about 51 m away). Expect window A/C units rather than central air; the home includes a large unit in the living room and smaller units in each bedroom. Downtown and Old Colorado City are typically reachable in about a 15–20 minute walk, and Monument Valley Park is walkable via the nearby I‑25 pedestrian bridge.
What guests say
Reviews frequently emphasize the home’s convenient location for visiting downtown Colorado Springs and nearby institutions such as Colorado College. Guests also highlight comfort, particularly the quality of the beds and the overall feel of the space. The host’s attentiveness and the sense that the home is thoughtfully set up for visitors is a recurring theme. No specific recurring negatives are present in the provided excerpts.
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