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Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town

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Outdoor dining
Dining
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Exterior
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6201 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fort Collins, CO
  • Place, Cache La Poudre River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Colorado State University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Fort Collins

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Fort Collins, within a 15-minute walk of Colorado State University and Cache La Poudre River. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Old Town Square.
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What's nearby

  • Cache La Poudre River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Town Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colorado State University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fort Collins Lincoln Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lima Coffee Roasters - Old Town Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Crown Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪D.P. Dough - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tap and Handle - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starry Night Espresso Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town

Welcome to The Sanctuary of Fort Collins. Built in 1902 and designated a historic landmark by the City of Fort Collins, this property has the distinction of being the home of seven different churches in its 100+-year history. We purchased the partially-renovated property in 2012, completed the renovation over the next few years and have since made it our full-time guest house. It features period-correct architectural elements, retains its original wood floors and stained glass, yet still provides the modern comforts of today.

There are three bedrooms, each with their own bath and all on separate levels. The main level of the house features an eat-in kitchen, the master bedroom and bath, an additional half bath, and the formal living room, which features my grandmother’s baby-grand Steinway, dating back to the late 1920s. The upstairs loft features a game room and the second bedroom and bath. The basement features a media room, wine cellar, office area, laundry room, and the third bedroom and bath. Outside you’ll find a quaint courtyard, gazebo and patio space for dining al fresco or simply enjoying the garden.

We use enhanced cleaning procedures and keep the property vacant a minimum of 24 hours between guests.

If there is anything we can do for you to make your stay more pleasant, please let us know. We live next door and are happy to help when we can. Please note the carriage house and garage are not available for rent and may be occupied by our own guests during your stay. However, do not expect any disruptions should this be the case.

Fort Collins STR License # 0013135STR
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,166 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Not suitable for young kids. Stairs and breakables

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Former Church Heart Old Town House

Historic Former Church Heart Old Town

Historic Former Church Heart

Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town Fort Collins

Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Swann V., San Antonio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home, 3 bed, 3.5 bath - conveniently located and very comfortable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property near old town Fort Collins. Close to lots of services. Property was very well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
I fell in love with this unique property! The history is so interesting, as is the house. It offered plenty of room to spread out, comfortable beds, lovely bathrooms and great places to gather (patio, dining room, media room). The location is perfect - so close to Old Town/CSU and the neighborhood is delightful! We had a great stay, and my first time to enjoy a welcome treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get me to the church on time!

The place was convenient, well equipped, clean and interesting. We were out a lot and would have liked to stayed put and enjoyed the home more! But we were there for our daughter's wedding and that was spectacular. So great trip for all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Property!!

This is our third time staying at the church, and we cannot say enough good things. Mark and Denise are excellent hosts. The location cannot be beat and the house is a one of a kind. Most important for us as my wife has chronic joint issue: the master bed is extremely comfortable!! I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue D., Brimfield, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional Stay: Perfect blend of comfort and class!

My family and I recently stayed in this home for 5 nights and we highly recommend it. The location was ideal-peaceful, yet close to everything we needed. Our host, Mark, was incredible regarding communication. The home itself was extremely spacious, warm, inviting, and incredibly comfortable, with thoughtful touches throughout. It was clear the hosts put great care into every detail- anything we could possibly need was already there, from kitchen essentials and (start-up) coffee, to cozy blankets and complimentary home-made cookies upon arrival. We truly felt like guests in a well-loved home rather than renters. An exceptional experience all around! Thank you so much for having us, Mark! We'd love to return the next time we plan a trip to Fort Collins!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

This was perfect for us and our son and his family. Convenient to Old Town and our daughter place. Very conformable and plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

CSU Parents

Amazing location, communication and house in general! The hosts were so kind and allowed us to enter a little early and with cookies! I always appreciate when people take the time to print out things around you. Overall, a total 10!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ft Collins

The stay was awesome. The location is perfect. Within walking distance of old town Ft Collins and CSU. The residence is clean and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debora J., Bozeman MT

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Visit

This was our second stay at this property; last time was 2 years ago. Lovely large home, plenty of room for 4 adults and 1 infant. Great location, walkable to playground at local library and to Old Town. Nice outdoor space on patio.Gracious hosts!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

What a gorgeous place! We were in town for five days and it quickly felt like home. Three different floors with plenty of room for us all. A great kitchen and dining room where we gathered every morning and evening. Beautiful patio, nice furnishings, comfortable beds. So much attention to detail in every room. The pictures do not do this place justice. It's gorgeous yet comfortable, spacious yet cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could not have been happier!

Fantastic location, beautiful property, every amenity we needed, and host was very responsive to every question. When we come back to Fort Collins we hope this property will be available again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika K., Plantation, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

We have stayed at the propert before. Fort Collins is central to our needs and offers great restaurants, shopping, and nearby trails. The host is great and the property is unique, well appointed, clean and well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well appointed.

Mark and Denise have added many special touches to this beautiful home including plenty of wooden hangers in the master closet, well stocked bathroom toiletries, and first class kitchen. It was the perfect home for our family with grown children. Lots of privacy with all bedrooms on a different floor. And the backyard was adorable. One of our best VRBO experiences!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni A., San Diego, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

CSU Graduation

This is the perfect place for an extended family to stay. Plenty of room to spread out. Love the character behind the house. The extra touches from the owners make your stay very comfortable. Homemade cookies at check in, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, makeup remover, and so much more to list. Definitely home away from home. Location and parking was awesome. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fort Collins Property

This old town gem is the perfect space for a group traveling together. Each of the three floors has its own separate bedroom and bathroom. The kitchen is not only well stocked but extremely organized. The bathrooms have extras of most basic items you may have forgotten. The owners are nearby and great to work with. This is our second time staying here but definitely not our last.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

2 weeks flew by in this lovely rental
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Fort Collins!

My family of 4 had a great stay while visiting for Thanksgiving. Mark is a WONDERFUL host. Communication was great and we were greeted with cookies and a clean, warm home with the lights on! This fun, unique, house had everything we needed - plenty of room for our family, a fully stocked kitchen, extra blankets, comfortable beds, extra toiletries, and plenty of room to store our food and clothing. It snowed the day we were leaving and Mark shoveled all the walkways for us! Looking forward to staying here again next time we’re in Fort Collins.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Sanctuary

This stunning home surpassed all expectations. From the numerous living spaces to the beautiful courtyard, we had more than enough room to spread out and relax when we weren’t out enjoying everything Fort Collins has to offer. The kitchen was fully equipped and everything was in perfect condition. Coffee was provided for the Keurig machine which was appreciated by all. Each bathroom was exceptionally clean had a nice assortment of toiletries. Mark and Denise take great pride in their property and were great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Roommate Reunion

We had a great stay, the provisions were great. The only short comings were: 1) We couldn't locate any cushions for the patio chairs. 2) The downstairs bed was way too soft, one person had to sleep on the couch because she couldn't tolerate it but that worked just fine for her. Knives weren't real sharp, but that's minor. It was a beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather v., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional property

We loved staying here. Location was perfect, house was spotlessly clean, all the beds were extremely comfortable, the steam shower felt great after our busy days, lots of amenities, and the hosts were great. We would stay again without hesitation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor day in Fort Collins

Perfect spot for our family trip
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigid G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Property With Great Amenities

This is a lovely property on a tree-lined street. The bedroom and living areas were comfortable and allowed for privacy. Walking distance to shops, bars, and restaurants. I highly recommend the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property in great location

We loved everything about the property. Very comfortable beds, full kitchen and dining area. Walkable to a great coffee shop, Lima, and to all Old Town restaurants, shops and breweries. Communication with host could not have been better. Thank you so much Mark!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023