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Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Snow and ski sports
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 370 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home

Please note: The City of Boulder limits short term rentals to a maximum of 29 days and thus we can only offer rentals for 29 days or less - thank you for your consideration.

Coronavirus Update:
Susurro is cleaned per local and state recommendations with 1 day vacant between guests.

Please note Susurro is entirely independent of the rest of our home, meaning that there is no shared ventilation, which makes Susurro an even safer place for you to stay. We welcome any and all suggestions for keeping you healthy during your stay.

Update:
January 25, 2023 - we have replaced our beautiful antique stove ( truthfully - that was a challenge to cook on) with a new contemporary inductive electric stove (with convection and air fry oven) due to recent research documenting the health hazards associated with gas stoves and replaced all stove related cooking utensils.

We replaced the living room sofa with a Room and Board sleeper couch that is very comfortable.

Additionally we will be solar powered with the installation of photovoltaic panels towards the end of February 2023. We have installed an EV charger (Level 2 ChargePoint 48amp) that is fee for the first time use as well.

Welcome to Boulder, Colorado...everything you want from a big city, yet it feels like a small town; world-class restaurants and shops, a major university, an abundance of cultural events, a plethora of year-round outdoor activities and lots of music from around the globe.

Minutes from downtown Boulder, walking distance to excellent coffee and tea houses, restaurants, bakery, shopping, well equipped grocery store, trails and more. Our artist’s home is located within a quiet, historic residential district known as Mapleton Hill. 'Susurro' - our sunny and light, very private garden/walk-out apartment has a separate entrance and is part of our recently eco-remodeled home originally built in 1910. Our 750 sq. ft. apartment is colorful, eclectically furnished, with hot water baseboard heating, solar powered, all domestic water filtered, cork floors, lots of light, antique cooking stove, custom trim, open layout, split level (with two steps) - living room/dining room/kitchen, hand painted floor, and mosaic tiled bathroom floor. Our home is a “come and borrow a cup of organic sugar” kind of home. Please note - Susurro is exceptionally well insulated however, we live upstairs, we are very quiet and we do not wear shoes inside our home. If you need total silence please reconsider - you will hear soft footsteps but never voices and in eight years we have had only two complaints.

'Susurro' is two blocks away from the foothills of the Rockies with great hiking trails, and the continental divide only a thirty-minute drive away. We are a 30 minute drive to Denver; 30 minute drive to Eldora Mountain Resort, 60 minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, and a 1.5 to 2.25 hour drive to Loveland, Winter Park, Breckenridge and Vail ski areas.

Boulder has year-round sunshine. The winter season usually brings brief snow storms followed by beautiful sunny days. It's not uncommon to have warm weather in the high 60s-70s in February and March. Late spring and summer offers warm days, wonderful thunderstorms and few airborne pests. Please note - we do not use pesticides or insecticides in Susurro, so you will occasionally find spiders. If this is a problem please make other arrangements. Falls are warm with cool nights and some of the most amazing displays of light and color.

Well cared for and behaved dogs are welcome.

Inspections and Safety:

City of Boulder Short Term Rental License RHL-0000634

There have been legitimate concerns raised in the national and international media about the safety and lack of regulation of short-term rentals. Rest assured that:
Susurro is up to date in all required inspections (per City of Boulder rental license regulations); has a current rental license (see: http://gisweb.bouldercolorado.gov/agswebsites/pds/rentalinquiry/ - any property with a color-coding has an up to date rental license); has commercial property insurance from American Modern Insurance that covers short-term rentals; and Susurro includes functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors as well as fire extinguishers.

In addition, each bedroom has City of Boulder approved egress windows and two door exits, in the unlikely event of a fire.

Your safety is important to us.

Keywords: Separate Garden Level/Walk Out Apartment in Home with completely private entrance.

Property manager

Bruce Poulter

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Tobacco on city sidewalk only THC/CBD outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Sorry no cats due to allergies

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love children

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
Property Registration Number RHL-0000634

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mapleton Hill Artists Colorful Apartment Welcoming Home Boulder
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About the neighborhood

Map
Boulder, CO

What's nearby

  • Boulder Theater - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pearl Street Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chautauqua Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Colorado Boulder - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Folsom Field - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Arvada Ridge Station - 38 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasta Jay's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beleza Coffee Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jungle - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spruce Farm & Fish - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪West End Tavern - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home located?

Located in Central Boulder, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Boulder Park and Pearl Street Mall. University of Colorado Boulder is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 274 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a weekend in Boulder
This is a great place to stay in the heart of Boulder. Very clean, comfortable, quiet and private. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
5 stars - this property rocks! We all enjoyed it! Coming back again for sure! This is a very, very nice, comfortable place to stay in historic Mapleton! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boulder weekend and wedding
We enjoyed our stay in this very comfortable place with lots of character. Nice short walk to a mountain view hike and the Pearl St outdoor mall. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber R., Littleton, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool place, close to everything!
We had a wonderful stay and everything was exactly as described! Comfortable, clean, well-appointed and the hosts were great. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boulder five day stay
A fine vrbo. Great location. Delightful hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bolder Boulder Base
We had a great stay here during our family Bolder Boulder trip. Nice neighborhood, location and proximity to downtown, and perfect size/accommodations for a small family. Appreciated the decor, quietness, and cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Hideaway
We loved our stay at the Artist Alcove in Boulder! The location is convenient to Pearl Street, hiking trails, and restaurants/coffee shops. The home is clean and filled with everything needed for a memorable Boulder vacation. This was our second stay at this VRBO, and we hope to make this an annual event.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Thanks again for your kindness. Wonderful stay - great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay M., Cardiff By the Sea

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Funky stay in great location
This house is why I love vrbo over hotels - right from the front gate I knew we were in for a treat! The location was excellent and it had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it …again
We loved this location just as much on our second visit as we did the first time! The location is fantastic and the property is clean and unique.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short visit in Boulder
Great value, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
It was a great location & a comfortable place. Had everything we needed. Parking on street in front always!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable place
Very pleasant apartment, walking distance from hiking trails. We have stayed there 3 times when visiting our daughter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
Great location! Everything was as advertised…Bruce was very responsive to my questions. Ideal Market is close by and fantastic. Great hiking within walking distance. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cycling vacation
3 blocks from a long climb!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boulder visit
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was very cosy and comfortable and in a beautiful part of Boulder. Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool artist apt in great neighborhood
Quiet neighborhood nestled in gorgeous gardens. Clean, well-designed apartment with beautiful artwork. Host very responsive. Easy access to CU Boulder campus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
The home was perfect for us! Cozy and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We very much enjoyed our stay at Susurro! It is a fabulous location and a sweet and colorful apartment! I loved sitting on the patio in the early mornings! Our hosts were awesome! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
My family and I had a lovely stay! The space was warm, inviting, and comfortable, and it’s in an exceptional location, nestled between the mountains and Pearl. Bruce and Marcela were very kind, communicative, and hospitable! I would definitely stay here again on my next trip to Boulder.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boulder visit
Nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Boulder stay
The artist apartment was the perfect place for us to call home for a week. We were centrally located and were able to quickly access all that Boulder has to offer. Furniture/ beds were comfy and the kitchen had all the supplies needed. I recommend this listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful and beautiful place
This cozy basement apartment was perfect for us! We spent a weekend visiting our CU Boulder student and exploring the town. Very comfortable beds, fun and memorable decor and furnishings, extremely quiet neighborhood and peaceful, home-y house. The nearby hiking trail is stunning(!) and the restaurants and food store .5 mile walk away were great too. The owners were kind and responsive throughout our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rocky Mountain High
Such a cute, clean house in a great neighborhood! It was perfect for our hiking trip in Colorado.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, comfortable, great location
Really enjoyed our stay. This place had everything we needed. Short walk to Pearl St, restaurants et al. Nice neighborhood to walk around and short walk to trail access just up the street. Great communication and welcoming hosts. We'd come back and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023