The Nest Cottage in Downtown Manitou. Hot Tub Now Available!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Manitou Springs, CO
  • Place, Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cave of the Winds
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Manitou Springs

Located in Manitou Springs (Manitou Springs Historic District), this guesthouse is within a 10-minute drive of Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. .This guesthouse is 12 mi (19.3 km) from US Air Force Academy and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Manitou Incline - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cave of the Winds - 11 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Keg Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Dog Coffee & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ruffrano's Hell's Kitchen Pizza Manitou Springs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Townhouse Sports Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Canyon Rim Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Nest Cottage in Downtown Manitou. Hot Tub Now Available!

This warm, boutique cottage, nestled in a grotto in the heart of Manitou Springs, has a private, dedicated 2-person hot tub!

The private, 310 sq. ft. dwelling is surrounded by nature, & just seconds' walk to coffee houses, restaurants, specialty shops, galleries, mineral springs fountains, hiking trails. Bike or drive to Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon Park, Cave of the Winds, & more. Enjoy quiet, uplifted hospitality.

This renovated 1896 cottage used to serve as the wheel repair house for the Manitou Livery. Free, private parking is on site. Easy in and out to area attractions. The Nest is located half a block from Manitou Avenue, yet is surprisingly private and surrounded by nature.

A full-sized memory foam bed with an adjustable bed frame sits in the private bedroom.

The living room is perfect for lounging, and the couch becomes a full-sized bed for one additional adult guest or a child.

The kitchenette is conveniently set up to make a hot cup of coffee or espresso (Nespresso machine in the kitchen), for light meal preparation and for storing munchies for your stay. And help yourself to the healing, naturally carbonated, free Manitou Springs mineral water bubbling up in fountains around town during your stay.

Experience the privacy of a grotto garden, with limestone retaining wall and patio seating, both in front of the cottage and in a nature nook off of the bedroom.

Come and go as you please via the North walkway along the side of the main house or meander up the stone steps for an invigorating walk through the charming neighborhoods into the trail-filled foothills of Manitou Springs.

Your host, Chris teaches yoga online and at Sunwater Spa, located nearby. Friend him on FB or go to YogaHomeCOS site for details. Someone will be on site or on call for the duration of your stay. Text the owners with any questions, concerns, or needs.

Transportation
The cottage is located in the heart Manitou Springs, just seconds' walk to coffee houses, restaurants, specialty shops, galleries, mineral springs and local trails, including Red Mountain, Iron Mountain, Barr, and Ute Pass Trail, Rainbow Falls, Williams Canyon and the Manitou Incline. Cycle to the Garden of the Gods or Red Rock Canyon Park and marvel at incredible red rock formations or drive up the nearby highway to the summit of America's Mountain, Pike's Peak.

Manitou Springs no longer hosts the trolley that long ago took people from Colorado Springs and neighboring Old Colorado City to and from Manitou, but one can take the same journey using the #3 bus which features stops in several locations along Manitou Avenue. A free shuttle operates on a 20-minute cycle for in town transport from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and will take one to and from Eastern Manitou Springs and the Cog Railway, the Manitou Incline and Barr Trail Head on Ruxton Avenue in Southwestern Manitou.

Walking remains the easiest and healthiest form of transport in the town, and most of what one needs is readily accessible by foot.

House Rules
No smoking of any kind inside.
If smoking outside, close all windows and doors. Avoid fire risks and leave no trace of smoking behind.
No Pets.
Shoes off at the door.
No house parties.
Quiet Hours 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.
There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Trash (bear proof black one with gray top) and recycling (green) bins are up the steps and by the side of the garage.
Group used towels, robes, slippers on shower floor.
Put one set of keys back in the lockbox, the other on a hook behind the door.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 9181

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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