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Front of house - enter unit through downstairs door.
Living room, with full-size pull-out bed
Kitchen and breakfast area
Kitchen looking towards the front door
second bedroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 679.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Colorado Springs, CO
  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pikes Peak Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Garden of the Gods
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Old Colorado City Hide-a-Way

This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom lower unit of a duplex in Old Colorado City was built in 1918. It has been updated and renovated to provide comfort to today's traveler. With plenty of living space for the whole family, this house easily accommodates 4 people (up to 6 utilizing the full-size hide-a-bed couch). Colorfully decorated with light colors and comfortable furniture, the house welcomes tired travelers in need of a getaway!

The property includes a front yard as well as street parking. The fully equipped kitchen includes all dishware, cutlery, pots and pans, small appliances (such as coffee maker, toaster, blender, etc.) and large appliances (refrigerator, oven and dishwasher) needed to accommodate any meal preparation. Linens and towels are also available for your use, as well as access to a washer and dryer on-site. We specialize in long-term stays and REQUIRE STAYS OF 30 DAYS OR MORE!

The house is perfectly situated to take advantage of all that Colorado Springs has to offer! It is within walking distance of Old Colorado City’s famous shopping and restaurants, but also easy access to grocery shopping and drugstores and I-25. Hiking is only minutes away by car as well as downtown Colorado Springs!

Property manager

Bryan Carlson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee of $250, No cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests staying more than 30 days will have walk throughs with optional light cleanings once a month. Guests are expected to keep the unit clean.
Pets are not allowed on any furniture at any time. You are responsible for cleaning any mess they make in the house or yard.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colorado Springs

Located in Westside, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this holiday home is near theme parks. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and World Figure Skating Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Monument Valley Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Colorado College - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Pikes Peak Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mother Muffs - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Colorado Mountain Brewery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Slice 420 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pub Dog Colorado - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Alfonso's Mexican Food - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Old Colorado City Hide-a-Way pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy Old Colorado City Hide-a-Way?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Old Colorado City Hide-a-Way?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Old Colorado City Hide-a-Way located?

Located in Westside, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ghost Town Museum and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Garden of the Gods. Monument Valley Park and Red Rock Canyon Open Space are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen B., Council Bluffs

Great location and well-stocked kitchen

This place id in a great location. You are only a 2-minute (if that) car ride from Old Colorado City with cute shops and restaurants and less than a 2-minute car ride from the grocery store. The unit was clean and spacious. The kitchen was well-stocked with utensils and some basic necessities like spices, oil, etc. We enjoyed our stay even though we made the mistake of locking the bottom lock (which seems like a very natural thing to do) which locked us out and cost us $50 to have opened. It might help if that lock were labeled with a P-touch label to not lock it. The only drawback we found is that this is a lower unit and the unit above has very creaky floors and not much sound-proofing. If you wish to sleep-in on your vacation (which we really did) and you have early-risers above you, this unit is not for you! We were awoken between 6:15 and 7:00 AM on all but two mornings of our 7-day stay (the above unit was empty those two days).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Sarah E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not worth it!

The pictures are old- they do NOT depict what’s inside. The furniture is old and worn, the carpet is disgusting, pet hair from the people before we’re all over my shoes. Bath mats and rugs are torn and old. For the last month I was there I had no heat, and froze my bit off. Had to wear a hat and jacket.. even my dogs slept under blankets. They did not have anyone remove the snow and ice, they did say that I could pay for it to be done.. the trash situation is ridiculous- it’s in the back of the house where other people are staying, so you have to trek up the hill in the snow and mud- just to take the garbage out. All of the utilities are connected to the upstairs, so you just get left overs from the upper unit. Also you can hear every move the upstairs people make, including their conversations. After leaving I was charged $ for cleaning. They said I had to pay for the carpet to be professionally cleaned. Well they needed to do that before I stayed there- and how I got blamed for the disgusting carpet alone is ridiculous. When you have pets, and you’re there for two months- there’s going to be some dirt in the carpet- especially if it wasn’t cleaned when I got there. I continued to stay there because it was cheap, and they took pets. Don’t stay here if you don’t want to pay $ afterwards- after freezing, falling in the ice, and arriving to a dirty place.
Stayed 60 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

sandy D.

Bad experience with a dirty rental-Owner said he'd refund our $ but kept $146

Unfortunately we had a bad experience with Bryan for this rental. After viewing the pics in the listing, making all the arrangements, and sending the complete payment we showed up to a filthy, dusty, downstairs apt where bed linens were balled up and crammed into a shelving unit, dead bugs, cupboards with old food stuck on the shelves, filthy air vents crusted with old dirt, dirty frig that we had to scrub old food from before we felt good about putting anything in there, & non-working TV. Nothing like the pics! The owners (Bryan & wife) live in another state so I don't know when they last saw this place but I've rented several places thru VRBO and have never had an experience like this. I've always had great ratings from the people I've rented from so it's not that I'm particularly picky and I'm fine with older furnishings etc but this was the first time I actually walked into a place that was dirty and obviously not ready to be rented. After 2 nights, we actually spent the 3rd at a hotel! When I called Brian and said that we were really disappointed and could not stay there (to say the least) he offered to let us move into the upstairs unit. He told me it rented for a bit more but he said we could have that at no extra charge--"he wanted us to be happy"-- and I thanked him and told him that's what we would like to do. He then sends me an email the next day telling me to make a list of what needs to be done in the downstairs apartment and he would take care of it, completely reneging on his offer to let us move upstairs, saying that he would now just charge us half of what it would normally cost. I told him I didn't think it was our responsibility as paying guests to let him know what needs to be done to make the place livable. It seemed as if he had completely forgotten his offer the day before to let us move upstairs. He also seemed to have a passive/aggressive approach to dealing with this situation. First by offering us a solution, which we appreciated and then a day later, changing the whole plan. When I asked him about HIS offer to let us move upstairs, he said he thought we should just look for something else and he'd refund our money. At that point he put me in a very difficult situation of trying to find another place to stay immediately for the next 2 weeks, which was the original rental period. He refunded our money -less $146! I couldn't believe anyone would rent out a place in the condition we saw it! RENTER BEWARE!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

Very nice comfortable stay with the family. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Jared M.

Location was Great

Location, Location. Location that is the best part of this rental. It was very conveniently located to everything we wanted to see in Colorado Springs. I was a little disappointed in the actual house. The house is old and well loved and left a little to be desired in the cleanliness department. We also did not realize that this was a basement unit and I just re-read thru the description and saw no where that it was listed as the basement unit only one picture of the basement door. Our view wasn't as I had hoped but honestly we weren't at the house very much so not a big deal I just want others to know this is a basement. We stayed in this unit from Sunday until Friday, For the first part of our visit there was no one upstairs and I assumed only the owners stayed there and knew they lived out of state. On Wednesday night at 10:45 PM we were woke up to people moving around upstairs. My first thought was that someone had broken in and I honestly almost called 911. We continued to listen and decided someone must be renting that unit but I hardly slept the rest of that night. Would have been AMAZING to have been given a heads up so that we were not startled awake that late at night. Also renters should note when the upstairs unit is being used it is VERY loud downstairs!! Overall we were satisfied but wouldn't stay again at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Exactly as Pictured and Perfect!

I recognized the house before I even noticed my boyfriend had pulled onto the street. It was the perfect size for our group of 4- two kids and 2 adults. It was in a good location...very close to all that Colorado Springs has to offer and the Royal Gorge, where we spent a whole day. It can sometimes be cool in the house at night and warm in the morning (didn't ever freeze or break a sweat) so plan accordingly. The beds are comfy, and you really can see a nice view of the mountains. Enjoy your stay- we left you a big jar of mayo in the fridge!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Great place! Great location!

Love Colorado and this location was perfect. Close to all of the shops, hiking, and other conveniences needed during your stay (groceries,gas, and more) Very nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Shannon A.

Property was clean and presentable. It is in a good location for all the things to do in that area.

Loved the cozy feeling of home. Just a little hint though, could have used fans in the bedrooms,got a little hot in the evening, and with visitors above us, could have blocked out some noise. Otherwise a pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Tracy H.

centrally located, awesome view, nice family oriented apartment

family oriented, comfortable apartment with bonus of washer/dryer. everything needed was available, just like home. reasonably priced. my first vaca home rental and i would most dedinitely recommend Bryans place to all!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Place was great as advertised!

Everything was great! enjoyed stay it was a very comfortable stay! everything u need is right there!
Stayed 92 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Exactly as advertised

We got exactly what was advertised with this property. Brian had everything ready to go when we got there. Great location for activities in and around the historic district (short walk to main historic downtown). It is also a short walk (or drive) to nearby grocery store and Walgreens. Much better than staying in a hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Really nice and great location!

Loved our stay here! All the comforts of home and a great deal! The decorations were charming and beds super comfortable. I would come back in a heartbeat! Really liked the bike decor in one of the bedrooms! The owners were very easy to book with. The A.C. was almost too good!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Beautiful Mountainside Cottage

The house (we stayed downstairs) was clean and charming. In addition to the normal appliances, there was a washer and dryer. We are headed home with clean clothes! There are great restaurants and two parks in walking distance. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great location within 20 minutes of everything from good eats, to Pikes Peak

Very nice house and location. We took advantage and took in the Garden of the Gods, a great pizza place near the college and Pikes Peak. It was great to have the kitchen to work in because a finicky daughter's food choices. And everything was so close that we had no worries when we needing anything from food to wine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

I thought the house was perfect for our needs.

This house was perfectly located for all the sights we visited. It felt big inside we had 6 people and never felt cramped. The owner was so nice and easy to work with. I would recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

giselle c., USA / France /

Thank you

We had a very nice staying at this property. The house was confortable and easy access for shopping, main roads etc . We had small problems with the cleaners which did not clean well the house, but the owner offer to pay back the cleaning fees. Which was nice. I recomend the place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Keith J., SCHOOLCRAFT, MI

Fun in Old Colorado

We spent the month of Sept. 2015 here and enjoyed our stay. Bryan was great to work with. He was very patient and responsive. I must have e-mailed him 8 times with various questions and he always responded promptly. We found the unit to be clean and larger than one would expect of a 850 sq. ft. unit. The bathroom is huge --- normally the bathroom in a two bedroom/one bath is just barely big enough to turn around in. The master bedroom is also nice sized with good closet space. The second bedroom is normal sized for a second bedroom. The kitchen is nice sized with all the basic necessities. The living room is small but has a love-seat and a couch with a hide a bed. Also between the living room and dining area is a large stuffed chair that could be turned towards the living room. The unit only has a TV in the living room, but it is a nice new flat mounted TV. Maybe the best part of this property is its location. It is within a 15 minute leisurely walk to down town Old Colorado with lots of shopping and dinning (you must try the Front Range BBQ and Rustic Pizza Place). Also, it is very close to the Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Cave of the Winds, the Cliff Dwellings and the Olympic Training Center; and a short drive to the Air Force Academy. Another nice feature was the keyless entry system. It was so nice not to have to worry about keeping track of another key.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Margaret L.

Absentee owner with no local property manager

We rented the downstairs apartment for over 6 weeks and it served the purpose of putting a roof over our heads and being fully furnished. The condition of the apartment lacked attention. We found the biggest issue throughout our stay was the fact that the owner/landlord lived out of state and had very few resources in Colorado Springs to fix things that came up. We also think the owner hasn't been to this property for months and doesn't know the true condition of his unit. We had issues contacting him and getting responses to problems. For instance, the only thermostat in the entire house was in the upstairs apartment. In the welcome letter, it was promised that the heat would be on. We have a 9 month old who was sick quite a bit and the heat wasn't on when we moved into the apartment and the landlord finally sent someone 3 days later to the upstairs unit to turn on the heat. Three more times during our stay, the tenants upstairs turned off the heat or the air and we were left without any heat when they departed and temp was 30 at night. Landlord lacked compassion or any sense of urgency in turning on our heat despite us complaining numerous times and his promise to get it fixed. On another occasion, we informed him there was a flood in the laundry room due to intense rain, sent him pictures, and he merely responded that he wouldn't send anyone to look at it "because the foundation normally seeps" and he wasn't concerned. He also wasn't concerned when his front door swelled to the point that the electronic lock would not lock. We asked him to send someone to the house to fix the lock and after a few hours he responded that he couldn't contact anyone locally so we might have to wait to the next day. We ended up having to buy the equipment at the hardware store ourself to fix the lock because he didn't have a plan for it to get fixed. Landlord couldn't seem to be bothered with issues like most of the light bulbs being burnt out, the bed spreads being ripped when we arrived, the carpet and furniture being in need of a professional cleaning, and other things in the apartment not working like the bathroom fan/outlets. He does not pay to maintain the lawn and the grass grew to 2 feet tall before I contacted him and he finally got someone to cut it. The biggest issue we had overall was that he was not local and didn't seem to know or care about the condition of his house. He was very "absent" from managing his property. Do not recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Shanna S.

Great family get away.

The house was really great. The accommodations were great for our family. It was in a central location to all the activities we wanted to do in Colorado.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jeanna B.

Cozy Hide-a-Way

Pleasant downstairs rental in quiet neighborhood. The views from within are limited. It is easily accessible to Old Colorado City, downtown, the Old North end of town and all types of restaurants and shopping. I had a dog and made frequent visits to the great local dog park. The accommodations were clean and in good working order. I would recommend to friends and family. Owners maintained good contact.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Great place to stay!

We stayed here while in the process of moving to the area. Great location, clean and plenty of space. The owner was very helpful. Close to Old Colorado City and a great walking neighborhood for our dogs!

About the host

Hosted by Bryan Carlson

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We area family living in Fort Worth, TX. We found Colorado Springs when we attended Colorado College over several summers to get our Masters' Degrees and fell in love with the city! We bought this house in our favorite area, Old Colorado City, and have spent the summers since then enjoying, updating and decorating it!

Why they chose this property

We love the area. Walking to shops, concerts and parks is a great way to relax and slow down for a break. The house is convenient and comfortable - just right for a business trip or vacation!

What makes this property unique

The house has retained its original charm and has the benefit of an eclectic and vibrant neighborhood. We love that you can walk to so many activities, stores and restaurants! It's all right there, including I-25 if you need to go exploring via car! We couldn't ask for a better vacation home and we hope you love it too!

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