Cozy Cottage with Hot Tub: Walk Downtown

Entire guesthouse in Manitou Springs, Colorado

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Christopher
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 1% of homes

This home is one of the highest ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In the heart of Manitou Springs

Steps from Soda Springs Park and downtown Manitou's shops, restaurants, and mineral springs

Private hot tub in a garden grotto

A private two-person hot tub tucked in a secluded grotto garden with greenstone walls and patio lights

Repeat guests and a responsive host

Guests return year after year, praising the walkable location and Christopher's attentive hosting
Escape to The Nest, a historic 1896 boutique cottage just steps from downtown Manitou Springs. This private retreat for 2 guests features a dedicated workspace, a magical grotto garden with a private 2-person hot tub, and free, private parking. Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury, with hiking trails and unique shops just a short walk away.

The space
Welcome to The Nest, a beautifully renovated 1896 carriage wheel repair house that combines historic character with modern amenities. This cozy cottage is designed for comfort and relaxation for 2 guests, though we can accommodate a third guest if the guest is a child or teen.

Note: at 310 square feet, the cottage is boutique-sized, with a low bedroom door frame and a full-sized bed, so it may not work as well for larger, taller folks.

**Private Bedroom:**
* Full-sized memory foam bed on an adjustable frame for customized comfort.
* TV and DVD player with remote

**Living Area:**
* Comfortable lounge space with leather sofa, faux fireplace heater, window AC, great natural light.
* Fast Wi-Fi for streaming and remote work.
* Dedicated workspace perfect for digital nomads.
* Sofa bed available for additional guest (best for kids, please request linens in advance). Pak 'n Play available in lieu of pulling out the couch bed.

**Kitchenette:**
* Thoughtfully equipped with a Nespresso machine, two-burner cooktop, microwave, toaster, and a dorm-size fridge.
* Complimentary tea, coffee, sugar, spices, and olive oil provided for light meals.

**Private Outdoor Grotto:**
* Secluded garden with a historic Manitou greenstone wall.
* Cozy patio lights for a magical evening ambiance.
* Dedicated 2-person ceramic, fresh-water hot tub for your exclusive use.
* Plush spa robes and slippers are provided for your comfort.

**Bathroom:**
* Modern bathroom with a unique walk-in shower that has an amazing skylight.
* Sulfate-free toiletries included

Guest access
You'll have the cottage house to yourself, with your own private off-street parking a few feet from the cottage. Parking can handle larger trucks. However, since driveway ingress/egress is a little tight, we offer a residential street parking pass to guests if they prefer to park on-street.

Come and go as you please via the stone steps to the parking area, head 1/2 a block down the street to Manitou Avenue, or take an invigorating walk through the charming neighborhoods lining the foothills of Manitou Springs.

Other things to note
Need an additional place on-site for other family members or friends to stay while you're loving life at The Nest? The White Yarrow Inn House is 30 feet away. The Inn House sleeps 8 people and is on the other side of the grotto from the Nest (a privacy fence separates the two). See Airbnb or White Yarrow Vacation Rentals for listing details.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 488 reviews.

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This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The cottage is located in the heart of Manitou Springs' charming historic district, seconds' walk to coffee houses, restaurants, specialty shops, galleries, mineral springs, and local trails, including Red Mountain, Iron Mountain, Barr, and Ute Pass Trail, Rainbow Falls, Williams Canyon, and the Manitou Incline. The neighborhood is safe, convenient, and distinctively mountain-urban, with an eclectic mix of Victorian, Arts and Crafts, and more modern era homes. People watch and hit novelty shops, rent an e-bike downtown and cycle to the Garden of the Gods or Red Rock Canyon Park, where you can marvel at incredible red rock formations or drive up the nearby highway to the summit of America's Mountain, Pike's Peak. Play drums, hoop ,dance, picnic or just vibe at the bohemian-style Drum Cricle with the locals at Memorial park every Thursday from 6-9 p.m. between May and early October. Or reserve some time at Sunwater Spa by 7-minute Spring to soak in heated mineral water tubs, get a treatment, luxuriate in the sauna or take a yoga class. It's all here!

Meet your host

Superhost
1,429 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: White Yarrow LLC (vacation rentals), Beyond Mindset Coaching, Sunwater Spa (Yoga)
I'm obsessed with: Tea, yoga, hiking, hand drumming, music
I work as a yoga instructor, mindset coach, and vacation rental business owner who has lived along Colorado's front range for almost 40 years. I love being a husband and father and feel so blessed to live and work at the foot of Tava, aka Pike's Peak. Offering guests distinctive homes, enlivening experiences, and transformative retreats in this spectacular natural wonderland is a real privilege.

Christopher is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm