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Manitou Springs, CO
  • Popular LocationManitou and Pike's Peak Railway19 min walk
  • Popular LocationManitou Incline3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCave of the Winds8 min drive
  • AirportBroomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)93 min drive

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🎩Historic Mansion & Carriage House, Manitou Springs Main St, sleeps 20 adults+ Kids 🛏️

Experience the charm of The Avenue, a historical marvel nestled in Manitou Springs, Colorado
😍 A sprawling 6000 Sq Ft Mansion PLUS Carriage House
🛏️🛏️ Accommodates up to 20 adults & 4 kids comfortably
💖 Positioned in the vibrant heart of Manitou Springs on Main Street at the foot of Pikes Peak
🚀 Blazing fast, unlimited high-speed internet (600mbps).
💼 Boasts multiple workstations, making it a work-from-home haven
🐾 Welcomes pets ($100 pet fee applies)
🛁 Luxurious 8-person XL hot tub for relaxation
🎈A dedicated Playroom and Media Room for entertainment
👶 Fully equipped Baby Nursery with twin bed and crib

Welcome to The Avenue, a historic icon in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Built in 1886, this Queen Ann-style Victorian Mansion is one of the most unique, and exclusive private luxury lodging facilities in Colorado.

The Avenue is located in the heart of Manitou Springs on Main Street, perfectly situated between the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. Hike the Manitou Incline, explore the arts district, and dine just steps away in this one of a kind mountain town.

The three-story staircase that centers the home, is the mansions defining architectural feature. There are three spacious parlors on the main floor, perfect for large families, special events, and corporate retreats. The Manitou Green-Stone fireplace is the focal point of the Main Parlor, mirrored by a large bay window overlooking the town of Manitou Springs. The formal Dining Room features a grand dining table for 12. Enjoy a beautiful Christmas dinner with family, or celebrate a special occasion, or inspire your team during a vibrant work session in this expansive and classic setting. The Kitchen Parlor welcomes all with seating for 14, a renovated kitchen, and extra large pantry.

This three story masterpiece offers 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms plus Carriage House with 1 bedroom/1bathroom, bonus kitchen/living room & pull out sofa bed + expansive gardens, patios, and works class views. Come stay at a true icon, refresh with the healing powers of the natural springs, and create life long memories with your friends and family in safety and incredible comfort.

🌲 1/4 acre lot adjacent to the Manitou Library grounds
🥗 🍷 Just steps to dining, shopping, art, and spas
🏠 Bonus Carriage House - 1 bedroom/1 bath, kitchen, living room, pull out sofa - Sleeps 4 ppl
🚘 4 miles from Colorado Springs
🚠 Minutes to the Pikes Peak Cogway

Whether you're here to hike the incline, ride the Pikes Peak Cog-way, explore the US Olympic Headquarters Museum, get married, or visit family, The Avenue is the perfect destination for your upcoming stay in Manitou Springs.

About The Avenue

The Grand Foyer - The centerpiece of the Mansion. Peer up the 3 story winding staircase, take in the grandeur of this majestic piece of architectural history.

Formal Dining - Formal dining room for 12. Fireplace, luxury furnishings, china & crystal table settings, and stained glass original windows.

The Parlor - The main gathering space featuring rich leather couches, gold fixtures, a TV cabinet with a 4K Roku TV, all centered by the grand Manitou Green-Stone gas fireplace.

Kitchen Parlor - Expansive casual dining area with seating for 14, open to the kitchen. The bright room serves as a common area for family and friends for meals, game night, work collaboration, or just relaxing with a cup of java from the coffee bar.

Kitchen - A fully stocked Chef's kitchen, ready to prepare a feast for all!

Pantry - A massive walk in pantry featuring a full assortment of kitchen and catering supplies. For special events, this area serves as a catering kitchen.

Game Room - Fully stocked game room for the kids to play, poker games, bridge, puzzles, and much more!

Media Room - Cozy up in the media room and take in a movie on our 65" 4K Roku TV with Sonos Sound. Pull out couch turns the media room into a 9th bedroom.

Main Floor Powder Room - The main floor bath features and extra large tub.

Main Garden - The landscaped front lawn features seating in our picturesque garden, to sit, relax and take in the sights and sounds of Manitou.

Main Deck - The front of the home features an an expansive deck area, with seating and tables for 14 including heat lamps for comfort.

Back Garden - The tiered back yard offers multiple seating areas, natural gardens, views of Pikes Peak, and a 12 person hot tub. "owner is not held liable for hot tub use"

2nd Floor of The Avenue

The Canon Suite & Nursery - This beautiful two-room suite offers one of the best views in the house! Grand King sized bed in the main room. The view from this Nursery bay window is of the cityscape on the mountainside, the front lawn, and garden, with a view of Manitou Avenue. An oversized twin-size daybed finishes the suite, providing for an additional guest or escape to a late-day nap. The bath features a claw-foot tub with a drenching rainfall shower. A large en-suite private bath with large scrollwork antique-style mirror above a pedestal sink.

The Ruxton Room - The Ruxton Room features a plush king-size bed, in a large guest room format with floor to ceiling classic white wood walls and two wingback chairs form a comfy seating area. The large adjoining ensuite bath features a claw-foot tub with a drenching rainfall shower. Stained glass windows add beauty and privacy to the bright bathroom. Ruxton Avenue, named after Scottish adventurer Fredrick Ruxton, is the route to the Cog Railway Station as well as the Barr Trail trailhead leading to the summit of Pikes Peak.

The Midland Room - This premium room is located in the front of the house looking out at the mountain views and Manitou Avenue. The warmth of wood invites you into this spacious room, decorated with an iron and wood king-size bed, wood bedside table, and a large wood dresser with mirror. A corner fireplace warms the room. Midland Avenue, just a couple streets behind The Avenue, in Manitou Springs is where the old Midland train station stood in 1887. The Avenue was built one year earlier in 1886, and the Midland Room is aptly named because it reflects the aura of a by-gone era.

The Pawnee Room - A cozy two-room suite, features a Queen Bed, and is perfect for guests with children. The sitting room doubles as a kids bedroom, and features a Roku TV for entertainment.

Top Floor of The Avenue

The Manitou Suite - A luxury two-room king suite featuring a dark burl wood king bed, with luxurious pillow top mattress, and hotel quality linens. French doors divide the 2 large rooms. The suite's newly remodeled bathroom has a spacious tiled walk-in shower. The Manitou Suite is the largest guest room, and is the perfect location for the Patriarch/Matriarch of the family, the Wedding couple, VIP's, or special guests.

The Osage Room - A signature room at The Avenue. Featuring a plush king-size bed with luxury linens and hotel quality pillows. Two oversized antique red velour chairs with an ottoman are tucked against the windows, a great place to kick up your feet, watch some TV, read a book or sip your evening wine. The third floor offers a deck with sitting area and incredible views.

Pike Peak Room - Named after Americas Mountain, the famous Pikes Peak, this open and sunny room lives up to its namesake. Featuring a queen-size vintage black iron bed with luxury mattress and hotel quality linens. The cozy reading nook, filled with afternoon sunlight, tempts you to snuggle up to an inspiring view of the Colorado foothills. The private bathroom features a new high-profile sink, vanity, and flooring. This window overlooks the library garden.

Separate Carriage House - Queen bedroom/1 Bathroom, bonus kitchen, bonus living room, pull out sofa - Sleeps 4 ppl
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Amenities: Free high speed WiFi, laptop friendly work stations, heating, Air Conditioning, Luxury Hotel quality linens, towels, and bedding, hot tub towels. Full sized Washer and two dryers

PARKING: Parking at the Avenue is Street Parking. We have parking passes for up to 11 vehicles. We will provide parking passes upon arrival.

* No Check In/Check Out on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. If booked for these dates we will have to change or cancel the reservation.

Property manager

Tina, Amy and Traci

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking 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: 7000 sq ft (650 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 is also known as

566724
Historic Mansion in the Hear of Manitou Springs

About the neighborhood

Manitou Springs

This vacation home is located in Manitou Springs Historic District, a neighborhood in Manitou Springs. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pikes Peak Center or Broadmoor World Arena. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 15 min walk
  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 19 min walk
  • Manitou Incline - 3 min drive
  • Garden of the Gods - 6 min drive
  • Cave of the Winds - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Townhouse Sports Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amanda's Fonda - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🎩Historic Mansion & Carriage House, Manitou Springs Main St, sleeps 20 adults+ Kids 🛏️ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at 🎩Historic Mansion & Carriage House, Manitou Springs Main St, sleeps 20 adults+ Kids 🛏️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🎩Historic Mansion & Carriage House, Manitou Springs Main St, sleeps 20 adults+ Kids 🛏️?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🎩Historic Mansion & Carriage House, Manitou Springs Main St, sleeps 20 adults+ Kids 🛏️ located?

Located in Manitou Springs Historic District, this family-friendly Manitou Springs vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Arcade Amusements, and Miramont Castle. Garden of the Gods is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

🎩Historic Mansion & Carriage House, Manitou Springs Main St, sleeps 20 adults+ Kids 🛏️ Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great venue for family events!
We stayed at the Mansion & Carriage House in Manitou Springs to celebrate a graduation with friends and family. The venue and location were great! Manitou Springs is such a quaint mountain town that provided our guests some fun activities to do when we had down time. We highly recommend for any family-oriented event where you can have family meals and celebrations together under one roof.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place!
The main house was beautiful and very clean. It had an amazing view overlooking Manitou Avenue. The house is very well taken care of and it was perfect for our group of 13 people and 4 kids. The cottage in the back was super cute and it gave the property a community feel where you could just cross the patio to visit your neighbor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break in Manitou Springs
This property was nice and clean and had plenty of room for the 11 of us. I was also able to bring my dog which was nice as he’s part of the family. The location was great, right in the heart of Manitou Springs. All the kids enjoyed hanging out in the hot tub. The owners were very responsive with any questions we had. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heart of Manitou
We had a wonderful stay at “the Avenue” in Manitou Springs. It was a nostalgic return to my hometown. We loved the Victorian feel of the home, the perfect location—right by downtown Manitou shopping district, and the decor—antique furnishings with a more modern kitchen and family room seating area. Two eating areas gave us plenty of room for gathering to eat and play games and my toddler grandchildren loved the game room. One even fell asleep in the arms of the giant teddy bear! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
Clean, huge, historic, comfy, cozy, fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F., Centennial, CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home that accommodates large groups.
Beautiful home. Perfect size for large groups. Rooms are large, beds are very comfortable. Kitchen has all of the necessities. Town of Manitou is very nice and relaxing. Many stairs to maneuver both inside and out. Front and back of house have nice areas to sit. Hottub is a plus to enjoy. The separate cottage was quaint and perfect to provide grandparents room/living room and kitchen for more privacy. Parking was easy with provided parking passes. Overall 5 stars just realize stairs inside and outside could provide challenges.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fasee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway!
This place had everything we needed to enjoy our stay for our son’s December graduation from the Air Force Academy! It was nice to be able to walk along the Main Street in Manitou Springs right outside your door, for coffee or snacks or dinner. The kitchen was very well-stocked and there was enough space for the extended family to enjoy some quiet time! The only down side (but not really a deterrent) was the multiple levels of floors, which wasn’t too much of a problem for the younger kids but being from Florida at sea level and having to do stairs to get to bedrooms was a challenge for some of the older members of the family. Overall, it was a great stay and the owner and property managers were extremely nice and helpful. We would definitely stay again. It was a magical visit for us, with the added bonus of snow! ❄️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic mansion
We had a great time on New Years Eve. A group of nerdy friends playing games, enjoying the hot tub, and exploring this interesting home. Comfortable beds and 9 bathrooms from which to choose. Updated kitchen was functional and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uncle
Parking was not easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy and G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manitou Springs The Avenue
A very impressive property ... historic charm and up-to-date amenities. Fantastic covered front porch, backyard patio, and location to historic town. 21 of us stayed at the house and we hosted dinners for 35 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with wonderful location
House perfect for large group. It was close to both small town flavor and outdoor activities. Would highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming House
The Avenue is a charming house in an ideal location. The rooms were furnished with lovely period furniture that was functional and comfortable. The beds were especially comfortable. The house was also exceptionally clean, especially for such an old home. The kitchen was perfectly stocked, including provided coffee! We'd love to stay here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edgar B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Reunion 2023
This property is amazing. Great location to local businesses. Beds, bedding & pillows were the most comfortable of any places we have rented. Lots more stairs than we anticipated from internet pictures & write ups. We loved having our reunion here! We had family from state of WA, AK, CO,TX & MT. What a great time for us to all gather.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
What a treat! Beautiful, clean, close to food and fun. Would love to come back in warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in Manitou
The property was beautiful, clean and well equipped. The hosts made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed!! Such a lovely place for our holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent VRBO!!!
This property is better than described. Tina and her team were excellent at communication and the property had everything you would need for a week stay. There was a bathroom for each bedroom. The beds, pillows, linens and towels were of the highest quality. The front porch and back patio were our favorite locations to people watch and simply enjoy the scenery. This is an excellent location to enjoy Manitou Springs, most everything is within walking distance. Plus a number of other attractions were within close proximity making this the perfect location for a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful accommodations & excellent location
We loved our stay at the Avenue in Manitou Springs. The location could not have been more central. The home is beautifully furnished and there was every supply, appliance and utensil we could possibly need. Thanks for such a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steiner S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous House
Beautiful house, very clean and well kept for the age of the house. Kitchen recently updated. It was the little things that they thought of providing that made us think they did an amazing job. Single serve condiments available in the fridge, bottles of shampoo and conditioner in all the showers (and not the cheap stuff). Sleds outside if you visit during the winter. Just little things like that. Walking distance from almost anything you need, restaurant, shopping ect. This place was very relaxing and even being that close to the Main street it was very quiet. Sitting on the front porch and watching the traffic go by was nice. Loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making memories
Our first family vacation in many years with all our kids and grandkids to celebrate our 50th anniversary. The Avenue was absolutely perfect for us! Manitou Springs offers fun for every age, and we had so many adventures. Thank you for giving us wonderful memories that we will cherish forever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family trip!
Beautiful home and such a great location. My family enjoyed being steps away from all the shops in Manitou Springs and enjoyed gathering on the porch and in the hot tub to catch up with each other. Wonderful hosts and fantastic vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location, Spacious, with all the Extras
We love to cook while we work, so our concern was that we wouldn't have enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably and resources in the kitchen to prepare food for 16 people. This home has it all! The house just keeps going on and on (or, shall I write, up and up!). The kitchen is equipped with everything you could possibly need. That it opens up to two rooms that are equally relaxing and conducive to work was icing on the cake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven in Manitou Springs!
This is an amazing property right in the Main Street in Manitou Springs. When you walk out the door you are just steps to all the shops and restaurants! Conveniently located and a beautiful home, you can’t ask for any more!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
All Around Wonderful
This home is more magical than the pictures make it out to be! It was perfect for our large group to enjoy the common areas together and have plenty of comfort/privacy in our own rooms. Plenty of bathrooms to go around and an excellent kitchen. Best of all is the location! Just steps away from all you need in downtown Manitou Springs and only minutes away from many other great attractions in the area. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Avenue
We had a wonderful time staying at The Avenue. Situated on the main road in downtown Manitou Springs, the location and historic home was perfect for the 14 of us to celebrate Thanksgiving. The property managers were easy to work with and went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021