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Gated Historic Barn House - Near CSU and Stadium!

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Exterior
Living area
Bar (on property)
Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fort Collins, CO
  • Colorado State University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Canvas Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Old Town Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Basement Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Main level

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Basement

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Gated Historic Barn House - Near CSU and Stadium!

Welcome to our renovated, historic barn house! Built the same year that nearby CSU opened in 1879, the original barn has been completely remodeled with a bar, huge living area, oversized sectional sofa, tables, large king size bed with memory foam mattress, three HD 65-inch flatscreen tvs, an HD flatscreen tv in the bar, plus a full bath, including a claw-foot tub. The open loft provides a queen-sized bed and three twin beds for over-flow company.

The space
There is not a better place in town to watch two football games at once. Plus, the CSU stadium is a short walk away.

The lower level features a new theater room offering a second large common space, a large bedroom with a comfortable queen-sized bed, dressers, tv, as well as another bedroom with a queen-sized bed and full-sized washer and dryer.

Between the two bedrooms, the bathroom offers a huge two-person tub, tv, and a custom rock and tile shower. Winter nights will be cozy with the heated flagstone floor.

The kitchen/bar is fully stocked with dishes, glassware, silverware, utensils, cookware, appliances, paper products, and, of course, plenty of coffee. There are extra blankets, pillows, and throws. Enjoy books, games, and satellite tv as well.

Wi-fi and numerous outlets will make computer use a breeze. Walls feature original stone and barn wood, as well as metal and wood ceilings, unique lighting, and rustic décor. The expansive entrance offers coat hooks and room for boots, skis and bikes. Visitors are in awe when they first step inside this cozy, roomy, and unique barn.

Just outside the barn are two patios - one huge flagstone patio with chairs, tables, and umbrella, and another that is covered with lighting, fans, has fire pit and a gas grill. The large parking area can accommodate several vehicles, and the gates can be closed in evening for security. Mature trees and beautiful landscaping keep the property cool and peaceful in the summer. Staying here is an experience!

** Please note that our barn house does have a spiral staircase and a high, open loft area.

Guest access
Nearby:
- One hour from Rocky Mountain National Park
- 15 minutes away from Poudre Canyon and white water rafting
- Home of over 20 breweries
- Five minutes from Horsetooth Reservoir and ten minutes from Lory State Park
- Blocks from CSU and Old Town

Other things to note
The owners, Russell and Veronica Ehlinger, have lived in Fort Collins for 7+ years and can direct you to the best restaurants, stores, hiking and biking trails, Horsetooth Reservoir activities, and CSU and community events. They are eager to meet visitors and help make the stay in Fort Collins a memorable one.

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Property manager

Russell Ehlinger
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fort Collins

Located in Fort Collins, this holiday home is in the mountains. Fort Collins Lincoln Center and Johnson Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gardens on Spring Creek and Annual Flower Trial Garden. Fort Collins Municipal Railway and Fort Collins Museum of Discovery are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Fort Collins, CO

What's nearby

  • Colorado State University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Canvas Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fort Collins Lincoln Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Old Town Square - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Corbett Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizza - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gated Historic Barn House - Near CSU and Stadium! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gated Historic Barn House - Near CSU and Stadium!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gated Historic Barn House - Near CSU and Stadium!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gated Historic Barn House - Near CSU and Stadium! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Colorado State University, Canvas Stadium and Moby Arena. Fort Collins Municipal Railway and Roaring Creek Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 135 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 135 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tawnia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

We all loved staying here. The kids had so much fun and so did the adults! This place is full stocked with everything you need and is so beautiful! I was so sad to leave since we made tons of great memories here. Can’t wait to come back down the road!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

First time in Fort Collins and loved every moment. The Historic Barn was an awesome place to stay. Very clean and plenty of room. Our kids had plenty to do and grateful for the abundance of space. If we are fortunate to stay in Fort Collins again, we will definitely look at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Awesome space for a group of friends to watch a weekend of March Madness. Very responsive hosts. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little place

It was a beautiful place and very clean. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for Christmas!

Our family of 10 stayed here over Christmas. They even had a Christmas tree in the barn! Plenty of bed space, lots of living area, cornhole, ping-pong, an outdoor heater and a table big enough for all of us to eat at. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Cute house, great accommodations for our college reunion weekend with three families and young kids! Russell was wonderful, we’ll absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

Fantastic place to stay, great location, beautiful home and easy checkin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place in Ft Collins

Great place for families, guys trips, girls trips, family reunions, etc. Clean, lots of space and a well-stocked kitchen if you’re looking to cook your own meals. The host family is also fantastic. Highly recommended (I hesitated to review because I don’t want your booking to interfere with my next trip!)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forrest B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times had

Good times had by all
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

My favorite VRBO that I have stayed in. The owners were very kind and responsive. The property was beautiful and I’m already making plans to stay there again. Would be a wonderful place for multiple families. So many activities on site. My only regret was not having enough time to truly enjoy this wonderful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We had a great time for the big weekend game. We loved the house and it was big enough for our group. The amenities were great and the parking was easy. We want to stay here again! here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughters Wedding

It was a perfect place , near the town and surrounding areas. The wedding took place in Rist Canyon and it was the go to place, during the week. Thank you Russell.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great property for a group. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a relaxing stay with friends

The barn house is perfect for a getaway with friends. Plenty of room to gather together both inside and outside, and lots of private space as well. A really cool home with a ton of character.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Our family and friends of 12, ages 6 mos-48, loved staying at the barn house. The location was perfect for our softball tournament. We really enjoyed the covered patio with ping pong table. We recommend this place and are looking forward to booking again. Owners were great and answered all questions in a timely matter.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Barn

This property is gorgeous! We stayed with my parents and sister’s family and the main area was perfect for spending time together and playing games. The kids also loved the outdoor area. Overall it was a really enjoyable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vienna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the weekend!

Couldn't have asked for a better house! Conveniently located, clean, all the amenities. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience at this Unique Property

Our family of 12, ages 13-78, loved staying at the barn house. The location is perfect, close to CSU and Old Town as well as grocery stores and restaurants. The home has a lot of character and the ping pong table was a nice bonus. We also took a long walk out the back gate next to a creek. If you stay here, you have to be comfortable with a spiral stairs case and open loft if you are a large group and the larger bathroom is also downstairs. We plan to stay here again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion

12 people - great venue
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation weekend

Great place to gather with family. Room for everyone and awesome location to get around. Place is off a main road but still very private at the back of the property. Lots of entertainment provided
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CSU Graduation

We stayed at the Barn during our daughters graduation from CSU. It was a perfect location for us to celebrate with famjly and friends and enjoy the town of Ft. Collins. The home is in a prime location close to the campus and downtown Fort Collins. The barn far exceeded our expectations, its unique charm and coziness made for a perfect trip. There is plenty of space both inside and outside which was great for our large group. The hosts were very accomodating and responded promptly when we reached out with questions. I would highly reccomend this home to anyone visiting Fort Collins, you will not find anything else like it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Filming and Stay

Our team enjoyed our stay at the Barn House. We recommend it as the hosts were extremely helpful and kind. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surprise Birthday Getaway/Concert

A group of 11 (14 yr. - 53 yr.) came to Fort Collins to celebrate my husband's birthday and see a concert. The Big Barn didn't disappoint. It was cozy and quirky and perfect for our little get away. I was nervous about the barn only having two bathrooms, but it was never a problem! Plenty of silverware, cups, plates, etc for our group and more. There were even cabinets with sugar and spices. Plenty of paper towels, etc. It was so easy to communicate with Russell when questions did arise! Would highly recommend the big barn. It was so conveniently located close to Old Town and easy to access off the highway (coming in from Denver Airport).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite place in Colorado!

We love the barn. The location is perfect, amenities are great, and hosts are so kind. It is the best place for a Ft. Collins getaway, especially if you have students who attend CSU.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Place

My husband and I stayed here while visiting family during Christmas. Barn is over the top with charm & character … Nice & warm with cozy beds & everything we needed. Owners left us a welcome snack basket which was great for our late arrival. Location is convenient to restaurants and down town tucked away from The road with plenty of parking. Loved our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Russell Ehlinger

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests