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Reviews of 1880's Cottage between Manitou & Old Colorado City. Walk to Garden of the Gods!

1880's Cottage between Manitou & Old Colorado City. Walk to Garden of the Gods!
Colorado Springs, CO

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews" "
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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sara d.

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Cute cottage
Charming cozy cottage. Very clean and had everything we needed for a comfy stay. Close to everything we wanted to do. Between Old Colorado city and manitou springs which were very cute , quaint towns. Only complaint if I had one is it’s on a very busy street and we could hear cars and motorcycles all night. But really didn’t affect us much. Beautiful views of the mountains. Safeway across the street was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni C., Enid, U.S.A

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Good
Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Access!
This is a very cute historic home that is comfy and cozy, with great outdoor spaces and easy access to all the stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for Colorado Springs
We only stayed a couple of nights, but it was perfect for the locations we were visiting. We enjoyed our stay and we will be coming back,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sisters weekend!
My sister and I spent a weekend here in early November to catch up and spend time together after a long absence. We had a great time! The host was available via text if I needed. The home was absolutely charming, clean, and so cutely decorated! We didn't have a lot of plans other than dining out and shopping, so we hung out at the house a lot and really enjoyed it. It is slightly noisy being so close to a busy street, but bonus is that it's so close to everything we wanted to do, it made it convenient for us and saved a lot of time getting from place to place. The beds are super comfortable, the yard is super cute. Fun to sit on the front porch but again with the traffic - no fault of anyone, just happens to be the location. We would definitely stay here again. Would like to come back when it's a little warmer to spend more time outdoors in the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2024
You're welcome back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
1880's Cottage
This was a quaint, cute and clean cottage and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2024
Thanks. It was a pleasure having you as guests.

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was just perfect!
I traveled to Colorado Springs from Omaha to hike the incline with my sister and friend. This location is perfect, perfect, perfect! It was super easy to get to the Incline, the Cog Train, downtown Manitou, downtown Old Colorado City, and Garden of the Gods. At the house, we enjoyed beautifully decorated rooms, a smaller but perfectly functional bathroom, and having coffee on the front porch with a view of the mountains. The kitchen is tiny, too small to do any large amount of cooking, but it was more than adequate for warming up leftover pizza and making breakfast in the morning. Everything was clean and the beds/linens were very comfortable. There is a large stash of extra blankets if you need them. Overall we had a delightful stay and the property was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2024
It's was great having you as our guests!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We really enjoyed our stay. The home was located close to all the activities we had planned. Enjoyed eating outside in the back yard and enjoying coffee on the front porch. Saw deer in the backyard, squirrels and beautiful birds. Very relaxing. My daughters loved the movie selections.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Texans Cooling of in Colorado
We wanted to bring our kids to the mountains in Colorado Springs, and The Emerald Nest did not disappoint. The property was clean, the hostess was thoughtful in what she had available for us on the property (indoor/outdoor games, lots of outdoor seating, a Britta water pitcher already filled, extra blankets, etc), and the location was perfect for all we wanted to do and see while in Colorado Springs. Great location to Garden of the Gods, Pi
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tim W.

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Manitou
Beautiful little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt J., Bowie, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Summer Vacation
Great location that is central to everything! The house was perfect for the 4 of us, but plenty of room for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Cottage!
This cottage was close to everything we wanted to do while in Colorado Springs. Even the day we drove to the Royal Gorge an hour away, didn’t seem bad at all! The cottage was clean and cute. We have a 4 & 7 year old who stayed on the trundle bed. I do wish that the TV was a smart TV so they could have watched a movie to unwind before bed. They had to use my laptop on the desk chair instead. Im not sure about the other two bedroom TVs as we never used them. Hot water was great, having a tub for the kids was amazing, kitchen had everything we needed. I appreciated the Brita pitcher! Tons of pillows, blankets, towels and fans was perfection. Little issue with the key pad upon arrival but the owner helped us immediately. It cannot be helped by the owner, but there are a lot of homeless around the area, so original windows (gorgeous character) without locks made me nervous. Along with the front door with a hotel latch instead of a deadbolt. That being said we had no issue or negative interactions with anyone the week we stayed! Just general mom anxiety, so I slept in the room next to the kids. We would come again. Which is the main point! The guest book in the kid room helped us pick places to eat that were great. Starbucks and Rocky Mountain Chocolate nearby hit the spot after hiking all day! Being a few blocks away from Manitou Springs was fun too. The penny arcade was the kids’ favorite so we went twice! Thanks for providing a warm homey vibe for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cottage in great location
Super clean, great beds. Fully equipped kitchen. Great communication with owner. Everything you’d need for a great stay in Colorado Springs. Grocery store, restaurants, right across the street. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quaint and cozy getaway place in Manitou Springs
Our family (two adults, two kiddos 5&6) took a trip to Manitou Springs over memorial Day weekend. The Emerald Nest was the perfect little cozy getaway that was perfectly located in between all of our activities. We loved the charm of the old house and its character. It was within just a few minutes of most of the things we planned to see in the area (Cave of the Winds, Cliff Dwellings, Garden of the Gods). The kids absolutely loved the trundle bed in the third bedroom. Our only slight hiccup was the door keypad seemed glitchy and wouldn't unlock. Cindy was great though and immediately answered our call and got us in the door. The keypad then started working most of the time. We loved the handwritten card welcoming us to the home and all the fun snacks and things for the kids to do. There were many amenities for a family to do (outdoor games, fire pit, outdoor seating, front patio, Roku with Netflix was a big help with the kids, puzzles, card games, checkers, chess). We will definitely stay again at the Emerald Nest on our next trip to Manitou! Thanks again Cindy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Thank you for your kind review! You were definitely a pleasure to have as our guests.

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and location!
Cozy home that worked perfectly for our family of five (2 adults, 3 children). Excellent location for easy access to the many local attractions. Property owner is very accommodating and ensures a pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The House is Clean, Convenient, Comfortable and Cozy
The property is located to important services and tourist attractions. It accommodates all one's needs
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Heart of Things
This cozy, comfortable cottage was in a fantastic location between downtown Colorado Springs and historic Colorado City/Manitou Spring, with everything our family of 5 (3 older teens and 2 parents) needed and wanted and then some. Great communication. Thanks for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place near Manitou and The Springs
Very clean and comfortable. The furnishings were nice and there was plenty of room for my spouse and I, two teenagers, and a 12-year-old. Very close by car to Manitou Springs. A grocery store, restaurants, and really anything else you might need are all nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and great location
Nice little house centrally located. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
This was a clean and very cute place to stay. It was close to Garden of the God’s, Pike’s Peak Cog Train, and Manitou Springs. It was well stocked. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage
We had everything that we needed for our stay. House was cozy and perfect for the four of us. Only glitch was the little raccoon who decided to nest under the crawlspace and our hostess tried to remove her with putting mothballs in the crawl space to get rid of them. Just some odor from that, other wise wonderful place to stay! Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Homer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
We were able to check in early, and the property manager was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, clean and centrally located
This little cottage was the perfect place to stay for our family. It was clean , decorated very nicely, the beds were super comfortable, the sheets and bedding smelled so fresh , we had a keurig in the kitchen and basically everything we needed for the four nights we stayed. Thanks again to our host Cindy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Estrella S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Great Location.
We didn’t plan on spending much time in the house but the Colorado weather said otherwise. We had all the comforts of home while still feeling like we were away. Our host gave us such a warm welcome and we did not have any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neal R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Review
Great property, comfortable and centrally located. Owner communicated well and was prompt.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beds were great, furniture was comfortable, witch is not common in a lot of these places I have stayed, and had every thing we needed
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay.
It was great. The manager was friendly. It is located right in the center where you can get to just about anything you want to see. Pikes peak Manitou springs garden of the gods all within 15 min. Great little house and would be great for a family. 2 queen beds and 2 singles and a nice couch.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Co Springs Trip
Close to a lot of attractions. Overall happy with our choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific house!
Our family had a wonderful time at the Emerald Nest. The house was clean and beautifully furnished. There were plenty of games and toys for our kids. The beds were comfortable. Great outdoor area too and plenty of parking. Great location too! I'd recommend highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Lily and Joseph Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little house, continent location
This house located in west Colorado Springs. 5-10mins to Garden of Gods, Red Rock Canyon, and Pike’s peak entrance. Restaurants close by and grocery store across the street. Property owner was very friendly and helpful. There is a good collection of DVDs that made our stay more enjoyable. I wish the bathroom can be cleaner, we can smell unpleasant sewer smell. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
Perfect location, house and host! We couldn’t have asked for a better stay in Colorado. Especially during this crazy pandemic, we were looking for a getaway that still allowed us to socially distance. This house is minutes away from Garden if the Gods! Host was very responsive and the house had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Niki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house!
My family of 4 truly enjoyed this adorable house! It’s close to all the local attractions, shopping & food! The beds are super comfortable & the place had everything we needed (iron, ironing board, blow dryer). There’s a Safeway right across the street for groceries &/or extra toiletries. Cindy was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and great location
We loved the comfort of this home. Furnishings are lovely and homey. Size was just right for family of 6. Beds are comfortable. We were grateful for the AC since it is August. Location made it easy to access local attractions without long drives. And also if you just wanted to explore the mountains. Convenient having gas and grocery across the street. We also enjoyed seeing the deer in the back yard. This was our first time using the VRBO website to rent a vacation rental. It was easy and met expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

brooke m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a perfect house and location!
I love to read the reviews on VRBO, what always helps me book with confidence is when I read that someone had a great time, and would book the property again. So for anyone reading this review, we had a great time, the House was in a great location, and yes we would book here again! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
Great little house in the perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend getaway
Great little house. Nicely decorated and very comfortable for a family of five. Perfect location for downtown activities. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine B., Lincoln, NE

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This property was very comfortable for our family of four. Three separate sleeping areas, plus a living room and kitchen. Nice extra touches like movies, board games, books, and outdoor games made this place a hit with our kids (age 5 and 8).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great!
We rented this house to have a nice relaxing vacation to visit some family in the area. The outside patio and porch areas were great spots to hang out and visit. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & convenient cottage
Cute cottage! Very short drives to get everywhere! Layout would be cramped for more than 4 people. Inside cottage was surprisingly quiet, even though on busy road. Would prefer an automatic check-in with keyless entry (or hidden key). Not in a neighborhood but never felt unsafe. Steve & Sherri were so nice & helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Rental!
This is a beautiful house! Very nicely decorated and had everything you’d expect and more. The back yard was fantastic for kids! My 8 year old has already asked if we could go back next year! Be aware that there is not a washer and dryer or a dishwasher. No biggie but I missed that detail when I booked it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love and Care
This home was restored with love and care. It is beautiful and allowed for tons of sleeping space. All necessary utensils were provided in the kitchen, the gas grill and back yard ( tons of yard games) are a 10+ The location is near everything, Garden of the Gods, Old Colorado, Manitou. Steve the owner is very accommodating, fair and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado Getaway
The Emerald Nest fit our family of five’s needs perfectly. Kids really enjoyed the outdoor space. The proximity to Garden of the Gods is awesome. Easy access to the interstate and highway 24 to Pikes Peak. Hospitality at its finest. Thanks Steve.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Thank you for your kind review! You guys were awesome and we really appreciate you staying with us. Thanks for taking such great care of the Nest, and please come back to visit again soon!!

8/10 Good

Katie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
The house and property is so cute! It has a great backyard for the kiddos to play in. So close to lots of sites. We were going to walk to old Colorado city the first night but stopped half way because it was too far for the kids. A little bit rougher neighborhood than we were expecting but we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D., Lenexa, KS, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property/Great Value!
We were a group of 5 friends (one couple) that took a short trip to Colorado Springs from KC. This property looked too good to be true when I found it online, but was a perfect fit for our needs. We took a chance and, let me say, it more than exceeded our expectations. After some car troubles on the road, our spirits were lifted when we finally arrived and were given a tour by Vicki. The house was beautiful, cozy, and clean. Since we were behind schedule, we dropped our luggage and took the short drive to go visit Pikes Peak. We returned that evening to enjoy steaks and brats on the grill in the beautiful backyard (bring a LED Lantern). We also enjoyed playing the giant Connect 4 and Corn Hole. The beds were very comfortable (even the twins). We didn't know that the third bedroom (twins) was only accessible from the second bedroom; but, that didn't affect us at all. We got up the next morning and took the 5 minute drive to the Garden of the Gods. This is the perfect vacation rental for a friends trip or a family of 5. 10/10 would stay here again. I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Emerald Nest-Best Nest in area
We highly recommend the Emerald Nest. It is clean, comfortable and homey. The hosts were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Close to sites, great restaurants and shops. We would definitely pick this house in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2023
Thank you for your very nice review!! We really appreciate it and you guys were so nice to meet! Please come back soon, and tell a friend!