Mountain Cottage | 13 Min to Manitou
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Mountain Cottage | 13 Min to Manitou is a private vacation cottage set in the town of Green Mountain Falls in Colorado's Pikes Peak Region, about 20 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs and 13 minutes from Manitou Springs. The cottage is walkable to the Green Mountain Falls town center and nearby hiking trails, offering a quiet mountain base with easy access to regional attractions. It carries a strong 5-star rating from 403 reviews, reflecting consistent guest satisfaction.
Rooms & Sleeping Arrangements
The cottage sleeps guests across three bedrooms: a king bedroom, a queen bedroom, and a fort-style twin bunk room designed for kids, each with dressers, closets with luggage racks, and a sound machine. A crib and pack-and-play are available for younger children, and the property includes a washer and stackable dryer for longer stays. Air conditioning via heat pump mini-split and a home furnace keep the cottage comfortable year-round.
Kitchen & Living Spaces
A fully equipped kitchen includes an oven, stove, microwave, and cookware for preparing full meals, plus a coffee station with drip coffee maker, French press, and kettle for tea. The living room centers on a remote-controlled gas fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling rock surround, a 55-inch Smart TV, and board games and puzzles for evenings in. A patio with an outdoor grill supports outdoor dining and grilling.
Amenities & Recreation
The property includes free Wi-Fi, free private parking, cable TV, ironing board, and an outdoor pool, alongside pet-friendly touches such as bowls, toys, and furniture covers for traveling animals. Guests can watch deer and other wildlife from the porch or windows, and the surrounding area offers hiking trails and access to the Green Mountain Falls town center on foot.
Location & Surroundings
The cottage sits 453 meters from the Green Mountain Falls Bus Stop and close to dining options including The Pantry and Cantina Verde, both under 150 meters away. Colorado Springs Airport is roughly 30.8 km away, with Centennial Airport and Pueblo Memorial Airport farther afield for alternate travel options. Additional restaurants such as Judge's Char-Grill, The Woodland Social, Tava House, and Red Diamond Gastro Pub are within a short drive.
Best for
This cottage suits families and multi-generational groups thanks to its three distinct bedroom setups (king, queen, and kid-friendly bunk room), crib, pack-and-play, and kid-friendly kitchenware. It also appeals to pet owners, given the dedicated pet supplies and furniture coverings, and to travelers wanting a quiet mountain base with quick access to both Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs.
Travel tips
Because the cottage is in a mountain town, a 4-wheel drive vehicle or tire chains are recommended in winter even though the main road is plowed. Cell service can be spotty, so relying on Wi-Fi calling is advisable, and guests should plan for the added nightly Green Mountain Falls short-term rental tax of $4.50. The town center and trails are within walking distance, while downtown Colorado Springs (about 20 minutes) and Manitou Springs (about 13 minutes) are short drives away.
What guests say
Guest feedback consistently highlights cleanliness and comfort as strong points of the property. Reviewers specifically praised the well-equipped kitchen for meal preparation and singled out the children's bunk room as a hit with young guests, pointing to strong family appeal. No recurring negative themes were noted in the available excerpts.
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