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Old Colorado City Gem

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 497 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Old Colorado City Gem

City Permit A-STRP-25-0338
This charming early 1900's home is just steps away to parks and hiking trails, local tourist attractions (Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Cave of the Winds, etc.), local galleries, museums, bars & restaurants. You’ll love our place because of the comfortable no-pressure mattresses (Purple), the coziness of the layout, modern/western charm, and the fully stocked kitchen. Our home is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, outdoor & cuisine enthusiasts, business travelers, and families (with kids). We accept well-behaved dogs only (no cats or other animals) max 50lbs each, limited to 2 dogs. If traveling with dogs, must agree to house rules IN ADDITION to: 1) No dogs on furniture 2) No dogs left alone in the property unless kenneled, and 3) MUST pick up after dogs in the yard. Please check "pets" when booking to apply the fee-per-stay of $85. The detached garage in the rear of the home is used for private personal storage and is currently leased to another tenant separately; a privacy fence has been added for additional guest privacy.

⚠️ P L E A S E review important information BEFORE requesting to book.
► The house is advertised on multiple online listing/booking platforms, each of which outlines different policies, terms, and conditions. For consistency, the policies, terms, and conditions listed in the Rental Agreement shall prevail and supersede any other policies, terms, and conditions described on the listing/booking platform that you initially inquired and/or booked this property.
► The house is family-friendly but not child-proof. Children must be watched by a capable adult at all times.
► The house does not have a daily cleaning service like at hotels. You'll be provided with towels and linens. There is a washer/dryer available.
❕Only a STARTER set of select products (trash bags, soap, paper towels, and toilet paper) is supplied. You may need to purchase additional quantities for your stay.
► The house is in a urban wildland interface area that is considered in the "city" but we can have deer, bears, mice, and other wildlife on the property. As such, it is possible to get 4-6-8 (or more) legged, winged, or crawling visitors both outside and inside. This cannot be 100% prevented even with regular monthly pest control.
► Never leave food items in the vehicles, and never leave food, food leftovers, or trash outside. Lock the house doors/windows AND your vehicle doors/windows when leaving even for a short time. Any garbage should be bagged and placed in the containers provided.
► No refunds will be given for weather/power/internet outages, change of plans, or life events. Consider appropriate TRAVEL INSURANCE. (Refunds will be processed accordingly if the reservation is canceled within the cancelation policy window)
► Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for your convenience. Log-in information can be found inside the house binder or via email.
► Rates may differ on different platforms and are updated dynamically. Any sales, discounts, and specials are not retroactive and apply to new reservations only.
► NO PARTIES OR EVENTS.
► NO SMOKING (tobacco or ANY other substance), NO VAPING.
► DOGS ONLY. Must adhere to house rules for pets (no dogs on furniture, dogs may not be left in the house without being kenneled, guests must pick up after the dogs in the yard - bags are provided near the back door).
► QUIET HOURS are between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM; please be respectful of our neighbors.
► NO OCCUPANCY ABOVE STATED LIMIT (5 total, with NO MORE than 5 adults).
► Third-party amenities, such as electricity, water, TV programming, and internet are beyond Owners' control. In the event of a service interruption beyond our control, Guests agree that they are not entitled to, nor will seek compensation of any kind, including partial or complete refunds for any such interruption.
► MUST be 21 or older to book, and sign the Rental Agreement (which will be sent after the booking is accepted) within 48 hours of booking.
► Guests are required to inspect the house within 1 hour of check-in to ensure everything is in order. If there are any questions, concerns, or issues, guests must contact the owners immediately. Failure to report issues upon arrival may result in the guests being held responsible. All guest concerns and/or complaints should be submitted in writing, either by text/platform message or email, before departure, giving the owners adequate time to document and address the issue.

Property manager

Beth Haney

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,039 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

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)
Note from host: DOGS ONLY max 50lbs each, limit 2 dogs. No dogs on

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not child-proof, must supervise 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Old Colorado City Gem House Colorado Springs
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About the neighborhood

Map
Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Monument Valley Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Colorado College - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Pikes Peak Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paravicini's Italian Bistro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mother Muffs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Colorado Mountain Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Slice 420 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pub Dog Colorado - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Colorado City Gem 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 Old Colorado City Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Colorado City Gem?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Colorado City Gem located?

Located in Old Colorado City, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ghost Town Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Garden of the Gods. Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Midland Trail are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Old Colorado City Gem Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toni J.

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

Visiting Relatives

Very clean, comfortable and convenient location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Great house and location

Stayed with daughter who is moving to Colorado Springs while helping her look for home. Location was great our house hunting. House exactly as stated!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Home away from home bungalow

Very nice and clean house Plenty of room for the 4 of us. Very quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to old Colorado City. Lots of neat little shops and restaurants. Also close to several attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev G.

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

Trip with granddaughter

It was nice to stay here because there were two bedrooms so we could have one room and 13 yr old granddaughter have the other. Great location for all of the fun things to do in and around Colorado Springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

John and Beth

Lovely home and great hosts
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena F.

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

Great location!

Kitchen was truly well stocked. Bed was very comfortable. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Charming house with great location

Wonderful location and well kept home with everything you need for a visit to the area. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri H.

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

Clean, wonderful place

This updated house had everything we needed in it. The house was clean and cozy. Check in and out was easy and John and Beth helped answer questions we had about nearby grocery stores and restaurants. So close to all the places we wanted to visit! Would totally stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

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

Close to area attractions

This house is located near many of the areas attractions - Pikes Peak, Manitou Cliff Dwellers, and Garden of the Gods, to name a few. Nice older home, but only one bathroom. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Our Colorado Trip.

Our stay was lovely in Old Colorado Springs. Great location, close to nearly everything. The house is a lovely 2 bedroom 1 great bathroom. Backyard is great for Barbecues. Hopefully we can return to your house the next time we come out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val O.

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

Colorado City

Everything was beautiful. We would recommend this property to everyone
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

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

Perfect location

So well equiped. Front porch an asset. Neighborhood delightful. Furniture could be updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

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

Our Stay was Terrific!

This cute house was absolutely perfect in every way! Enjoyed walking to Old Colorado City’s downtown. The outside patio in the back of the house was so relaxing. Quiet little neighborhood. The checkin was without a hitch and each time I reached out to the owners, (before and during) our stay they responded quickly. Would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Perfect location, great house and area!

Great neighborhood! Just a couple of blocks to downtown Old Colorado City with fantastic stores and restaurants. We lucked out and they were having a farmers market - great food and craft vendors. Perfect for going to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods. House was clean and unique. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA R.

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

Relaxing stay, clean, perfect location!

The owners were extremely accommodating & communicated quickly. We loved the sweet street and neighborhood so close to Colorado Avenue and Old Colorado Springs area. Were able to walk to shops and restaurants and the location was 10 to 15 minutes away from all attractions we were visiting. We loved morning coffee on the front porch and the large family room for evening movies. The kitchen was very clean and met our needs. We will consider staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

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

Beautiful old home

Our little ShihTzu dog was confused the first night by the familiar command "Go potty" and xeroscaped backyard (no grass), but figured it out by the second go around. Lovely home; will look to stay there again as we had not enough time in Colorado Springs!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

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

Great house and location!

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay. The house was cute, clean and well stocked. Great location. It was perfect for everything we were doing (within 15 minutes of virtually everything) and a very short walk to so many things in Old Colorado City. It has an awesome front porch. We spent a lot of time enjoying it in the early mornings and evenings. Beth & John communicated well with us while we were there. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Could have been better

Kitchen could use a good deep cleaning. Mattresses not comfortable. Furniture seemed really dirty. House has an unpleasant odor. AC was awesome. Washer/dryer very nice.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul T.

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

Comfortable space

Our stay at the house was very enjoyable. We had a couple of small issues when we arrived. We contacted the host and they were taken care of the next day. We liked the house and the neighborhood was quiet. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari C.

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

Old Colorado City home

The house was perfect for our stay. Nice setup in the house, I had to work one morning and the little area in the kitchen was perfect - quiet and away from the living area and a beautiful mountain view. The house was clean, convenient and nicely appointed, I highly recommend it and the owners were very communicative and even told us we could get in earlier since the house was ready early.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tanya B.

Very clean and within walking distance to old downtown. Cute house in a nice quiet neighborhood.

Overall we enjoyed our stay with only 1 complaint. The beds were not very comfortable. Otherwise we had everything we needed and we would probably stay here again. Owners were easy to communicate with and we were close to all attractions. The house was a nice find.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

nice simple 2 bedroom house

nice front yard in rock designs. front porch sitting time was good. Nice family neighborhood. Good selection of tv to watch. Close to main throughfare. would have been nice to be able to use back yard, overgrown, not cared for months. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tim M.

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

Nice porch

Nice place, only one bathroom tho. Couldn’t get the back door open with provided key
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

“Gem” is the word for this jewel of a property!

We were fortunate enough to get to spend four months in this house, and we would gladly have stayed another four months! Everything about this property is 5-star: the beds are incredibly comfortable; the kitchen has everything you need; the tv is huge; the dining room is a great gathering spot; the layout is super comfortable. The neighborhood is the best for enjoying all that Old Colorado City offers — it’s a short walk to Bancroft Park, yet it’s very quiet and peaceful at the house. Our dog loved the yard. The hosts are fabulous— very responsive and super pleasant to deal with. There was literally nothing not to love about this house. We can’t imagine staying anywhere else if we come back to the Springs!
Stayed 103 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISTA B.

Comfy logding and amazing view from front porch

Property was room and comfortable for only being about 1000sqft. Fully equipped kitchen. View from the front porch was amazing! Proximity to Old Colorado City downtown is super convenient, I was even close enough to walk to the grocery store. The only thing I would recommend is bringing extra towels. Towels provided needed to be bleached as they smelled a little musty.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018