Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB!
About this house rental
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. One of a kind, eclectic 3 BR/2BA modern Victorian atop secluded mountain. Designated as a Manitou Springs Historic District building. Quiet, quiet. Unbeatable privacy but close to amenities and outdoor activities. Walk (don't drive) to Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Barr Trail, Manitou Incline. "Residents Only" street. No tourist traffic. No tourist noise. FREE on-site, off-road parking for 3 vehicles. Organic linens. Luxurious comfort. Abundant living space. Meticulously maintained. Impeccable details. 10 foot ceilings. Unique architecture. Chef's kitchen. Granite counter tops. Stainless appliances. Free Wi-Fi. Multiple OnDemand HDTVs. Relax on wrap around Old-World balcony and patios overlooking valley, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and Ruxton Creek. Garden of the Gods view. Captivating views of city lights, surrounding mountains, scenic rock formations, and towering pines. Extensively landscaped terraced gardens throughout property. Lovingly remodeled and renovated. Gather with family & friends to relax and rejuvenate. Our calendar is updated in real-time and our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates, correct guest count, and click "Book Now". *Base rate is for 2 guests; each additional guest is $35/per night. *NEW HOT TUB within separate vaulted studio space; large windows to capture stars and mountain views. 100% private. *Host reserves the right to charge guest appropriate extra guest fee from guest security deposit if more guests are on property than stated on reservation. *Business License. No. 9137
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(252 Reviews)
8.0
4 of us where visiting MS for a long weekend. 4 ft of snow fell just before our arrival and Jean hustled to get the house ready from previous guests to us. Not easy on very narrow road, driveway, and steep steps into the house. Because of the snow we couldnt do the incline but moving around the house and town was incline enough. We loved our stay and have to come back to enjoy the wonderful outdoor space at the house.
10.0
I really enjoyed my stay at this home. It’s perfectly eclectic to match the Manitou Vibes. Very clean, comfortable, and well stocked. Tons of great outdoor seating with views of the mountains and DT CO Springs. Jean was incredibly patient and helpful with me, as I can be a little technology challenged at times. I would highly recommend staying here. Thanks for the wonderful experience!
10.0
We celebrated my husband’s birthday and it was such an awesome place
5.0
Barr Trailhead, genius crafty brewing, elevated genuine NY pizza, fabulous green chili, Pikes Peak cog railway Garden of the Gods hiking and much much more walking distance or short drive away.
And of course .. views that will stay with you for a lifetime.
4.0
A snowy wonderland for out Thanksgiving celebration:).
5.0
Perfect view- perfect location- we will absolutely be back!
4.0
We were a group of 60+ aged adults coming for weekend of exploration/fun. House is definitely unique! Kitchen is near entrance - very well appointed with lots of supplies! First floor living area is nice - but small with only 1 sofa. First floor bathroom is nice - but quite a few steps away from the sleeping areas. Steep stairs to 2d and 3d floors - we had no issues but be aware.
Great master bathroom outside master bedroom on 2d floor. Nice 2d floor sitting area with more sitting space.
The 2d and 3rd bedrooms are actually the attic - accessed by a set of very narrow stairs. If you are tall like I and my husband, you will be bending over once at top! Beds were as described - we used one side and one of our friends slept on the other side - it's all open once upstairs on 3rd level. NO FIRE ladder for 3d floor that I could find.
We used the hot tub - nice to have its own space. Tub is small - best for 2 people!
It snowed while we were there - snow shovel provided at entrance. Host let us know that the city takes care of road - and they did! If coming when snow possible 4WD a MUST!
You are right at Manitou Incline and Cog Railway when you stay here - loved hearing the toot-toot of the train when it would depart station - so it can be a little congested there but totally manageable. If a hiker - the Incline is steps away as is Barr Trail.
Host Jean was easy to reach/fast in responding to queries/fixed some lighting issues for us.
4.0
Property was mostly as described. The only issues we had was an abundance of cobwebs on ceiling in second story bedroom and the ceiling fan needed cleaning of dust buildup, as well as dirty drawers in dresser. Overgrowth of shrubbery over hand rail was a possible safety issue on narrow, steep stairway. We did not make use of hot tub, or kitchen on our stay. Check in and directions were adequate.
4.0
The stairs from the street level up to the third floor was an athletic feat. Having to go from the 3rd floor bedroom downstairs to access a shared bathroom on the second floor in the middle of the night was inconvenient.
The seating areas were very nice.
5.0
Would highly recommend. Amazing view and quick drive to garden of the gods. Hot tub great, place very clean and well appointed. Lots of stairs… if you have toddlers or mobility issues, might look elsewhere but we were fine.
5.0
Stayed at this property for the Pikes peak marathon ascent weekend. It was a great weekend and we enjoyed the location and amenities of the house. Unique and well maintained, lots of character!
5.0
Very unique house and wonderfully close to Manitou incline, barr trail.
5.0
We are a family of 5 -- one 12 yr old, traveling with his parents & his grandparents. It was the perfect location -- a quick drive into town, and walkable to the cog and the melodrama dinner/theater -- yet it so quiet & peaceful when we returned home. Oh, and the sunrises viewed from the 2nd level front porch were fabulous!
5.0
The property was very comfortable, clean, and scenic!
5.0
It was absolutely beautiful. Only problem was we wanted to stay.
5.0
This is a lovely, historic house in a perfect location. Just up the hill a bit from the cog on a private road but close enough to town if you are in the mood for a walk. Beds are very comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need. The property is beautiful and the view from the top porch of the mountain, the city lights at night and the sunrise in the morning was the best.
5.0
This was a girls' trip and there were 4 of us all over the age of 50. This place was awesome! Just as shown in the posting on VRBO. The view is spectacular. You can hear the stream running by the house. You are located on the Barr trail and right near the Incline. If you are going to downtown Manitou, it is about a 15 minute walk. But, there is a free shuttle located at the Cog Rail station. Just can't say enough good things about this rental. But, beware, there are a lot of steps! :) Did not bother our group in the least! The hot tub was awesome also! Would highly recommend! Thank you Jean!
5.0
The house was perfectly situated to all the activities we did on our vacation! Loved the porch!! Spent every evening out there talking about our day! The kitchen is well equipped making family dinners a breeze!! Jean was a wonderful host, quick the respond, and very caring! Would definitely stay there again!!
5.0
Awesome location with so much to do in the surrounding area. We enjoyed the fresh air of the mornings and the beautiful night skies from the balcony. Garden of the Gods, shopping, Pike's Peak, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, great restaurants, horseback riding and more!! Thanks for sharing your home, Jean.
5.0
Perfect place to walk to incline, train, and town! Very comfy mattresses as well.
5.0
Great location! Love the fact that the property had washer and dryer and 3 bedrooms.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, exactly as pictured, and arrival was easy and convenient. We were close to all sorts of activities. We went rafting, visited garden of the gods and pikes peak, and visited the shops and restaurants in downtown Manitou. We also had a great time relaxing at the house hanging out on the porch and looking at the beautiful view. Would highly recommend!
5.0
Very nice
5.0
Overall great stay! The house is a bit difficult with toddlers because the stairs are so steep both outside the home and inside. If your kids are over 5, highly recommend!
5.0
Wonderful stay at this beautiful home. The views were amazing and the house was perfect.
4.0
This property is in a great spot for hiking the local attractions and getting around town. The hot tub was nice for relaxing after a long day on our feet.
5.0
Great property. Fantastic location. Worked amazing for our family.
5.0
I loved the view from the porch and the proximity to pikes peak cog railway. The home had everything we needed and we really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
5.0
This getaway was perfect for our family. We were able to enjoy some peace and quiet, but were still close enough to everything that we wanted to see and/or do. We would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking to stay in the area.
5.0
We were really impressed with the our stay here, very clean and very nice property. The views were just breathtaking and the ease of access to everything was great. The property had more than we could even use, everything worked great, had plenty of room. Overall I would highly recommend this property to anyone that's interested. Thank you for opportunity to stay at your rental, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
5.0
We had a super fun stay. House is well built and inside furnishing are well thought out. Our family of 5 stayed and was perfect for teenagers to stay in loft. Do recommend if staying and any possible chance of snow being chains. Road was plowed in morning. But slight rain / ice made it little tricky getting up and parking at house even with 4 wheel drive. It’s a lovely home and fun staying up in the mountings. Super quiet area.
5.0
First, Let me say, I have stayed at a few properties with this host Jean. Every one of her properties including this one has never disappointed. Including the one we just returned from this week up by Salida. So the Manitou property is up Ruxton Ave. and across from the Cog Railroad up to Pikes Peak which was still running. It's up a hill and I will say you have rock stairs to climb up to get to the house. Then the house which is more or less built into the side of the mountain is very unique and I am always fascinated by either the original or the work the host has done on her properties. The huge "Plus" is the parking spaces outside the property as the Manitou area is bad for that. You will probably need to drive down to the main part of the city but it's less than 5 min going very slow. I grew up around this area of Colo. Spgs. and I can't tell you how pleased I was. If you want to be a tourist or a hiker or just a shopper in Manitou it;s at your finger tips. If you have kids they will love the third floor I suspect
5.0
Really enjoyed this cute three story house on the side of the hill overlooking the Manitou Incline.
5.0
Our second experience was as fantastic as our first. You cannot beat to location of the Ruxton Retreat and the Hallmark postcard town that is Manitou Springs.
5.0
This property was great for a girls weekend away. Property is as described. Owner was quick and responsive to communication. Be prepared to climb lots of stairs both inside and out. Beds and linens were comfortable. Would love to come back with my family!
5.0
Beautiful property and home. Wonderful view of mountains! We enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and had everything we needed.
5.0
A beautiful, clean, historic home perched in the best location in Manitou Springs. Fabulous views day and night. It offers all the benefits of being in a remote, quiet location, yet it's so close to all of the best area attractions. Safety and security are a high priority, too. Jean was very attentive and super easy to work with. We would definitely stay there again!
5.0
A very unique house, that is updated with all the modern amenities. Really enjoyed all the space and to be able spend every morning with a cup of coffee and every evening on the upstairs deck, with views of the mountains and Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs below. A nice 15-20 minute walk to Manitou Springs, the last 500 ft of uphill definitely gets you acclimated to the elevation, but it's nice to be off on a quiet private road. They provided everything we needed, including games we took advantage of on a cool evening. Thanks for the great home away from home while visiting our son at UCCS. A beautiful home, with quiet mornings to enjoy a sunrise over the mountains and quiet evenings with a sky full of stars.
5.0
Loved the location with being very close to Cog Railway and Manitou Springs. The house is great for families or large groups with plenty of space! Thanks so much!
5.0
The Ruxton Retreat was everything that we wanted with our stay. There were plenty of amenities to make it feel like home as well as plenty of room for our family of 7 to spread out. The view and the old charm of the home were both beautiful!! It was hard to say goodbye.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Manitou Springs?
The average price for a rental in Manitou Springs is $149 per night. This rental is $146 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB!. Enjoy the water!
Is Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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