Get away from your busy life. Nestled along Fountain creek, under towering pines and mountain views this cottage is a wonderful place to relax, unwind and explore. Enjoy nature on the patio or from the hot tub. Located within walking distance of secluded hiking trails and the Wines of Colorado. Santa's Workshop and Pikes Peak highway are less than a minute away. Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City are a 7 minute drive. Personalized guidebook https://bluesprucecaboose.com/guidebook

-- The Space --
After life as the "Many Pines" tree nursery for decades the property became a home in the 1950s. This cottage has since been tastefully renovated with a full bathroom, jetted tub, wood fireplace and living area with a fridge and microwave. When you step out the door 2 acres of streams, trees and grass welcome you. There is a large patio where you can relax and spend time with your favorite person in the hot tub or by the fire

Staying here feels like stepping into Colorado's past where history comes to life with every charming detail.

One of the best things about this property is its proximity to exploration and attractions. It's an excellent adventure basecamp from which you can head deeper into the mountains and visit Woodland Park or down into Colorado Springs within 10 minutes. Some of the highlights close by:

- Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
- Garden of the Gods
- North Pole - Santa's Workshop
- North Slope Recreation Area & Catamount Lakes
- The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
- Manitou Incline & Manitou Springs
- Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Catamount Trailhead & Heizer Trail
- Green Mountain Falls
- Old Colorado City
- Glen Eyrie Castle
- North Cheyenne Cañon Park
- Seven Falls

We fully stock the cottage with coffee, tea, seasonings, dishes, soaps, shampoo, conditioner, towels and propane for the BBQ grill. Wi-Fi is provided and the smart TV has a couple paid streaming services logged in and others available.

We don't ask our guests to complete any chores upon checkout so you can make the most of your day.

The living area has space to cuddle up and read a good book, eat dinner, play games or watch a movie.

The yard on the property has plenty of space for activities and the patio by the creek is a fun common area where you can sit by the fire and listen to the water bubbling under the trees.

Whether you're looking for a cozy snowy winter retreat, visiting the mountains to see the fall colors or an adventure filled summer vacation the caboose can make your dreams a reality!

-- Guest Access --
Booked guests and pets enjoy private access to the cottage, the outdoor hot tub/patio is shared. You are welcome to take advantage of the hot tub, BBQ grill, yard and patio seating area and wade in the stream

-- Pets --
We welcome dogs. If you are traveling with dogs please select "I am traveling with pets" at time of booking to have the pet fee included, otherwise it will be added as an additional fee

-- Other Details --
The cottage does not have AC. Fan and evaporative air cooler are provided. Thanks to the high elevation, shade from surrounding hills and trees and the nearby creek, refreshing air flows naturally at night. These elements combine to make heat a problem only during the hottest days. If you're booking from late Jun - early Aug and are sensitive to heat, check Cascade CO weather and ensure the nighttime lows are not above 65F

-- Interaction with Guests --
Let us know if you have questions about the area or things to do. The property also hosts our primary residence, simply drop us a message or say hi! We know most guests prefer full privacy so we default to that