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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

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Manitou Springs, CO
  • Place, Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Manitou Incline
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Manitou Springs

Located in Manitou Springs Historic District within a mile (2 km) of Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway, this cottage is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Garden of the Gods. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Miramont Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Manitou Incline - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Garden of the Gods - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Garden Cottage - downtown Manitou Springs

The Garden Cottage at Agate Hill is a 2 story cottage with a covered porch, sitting room, kitchen and 3 bedrooms: 1 King upstairs, 2 bedrooms each with a full sized bed on the main floor. The kitchen has a nicely equipped kitchen with self-cleaning oven and stove, full sized refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker. Coffee, tea hot. The cottage has one bathroom on the main floor. We offer free off street parking for a regular sized vehicle.

All our cottages feature a king sized Select Comfort bed with additional bedrooms with either full or twin beds. Our cottages are cozy with Parlour Gas Log Stoves, air conditioning and kitchens. Our old fashioned bathrooms have original claw-foot (or clawless) tub/showers for soaking tired feet if you hike the Incline or our many trails. We have high speed WiFI, HD TV, DVD players, assorted DVD’s, Chromecast and Hulu Live TV, and a desk.

The Agate Hill Historic District is in downtown Manitou Springs. We are up on the hill so the views are great on a on a quiet residential street. We have almost an acre of gardens. Depending on how you count, we are about 6 houses walking distance to the Post Office and downtown. We have 3 cottages on the property and can host 14 people total. Manitou is hilly, so expect steps and stairs. We are a adult oriented property, which means we welcome quiet well supervised older kids; to be honest if you have younger kids, properties that have play areas and pools are more suitable. Our property is drug and smoke free in its entirety.

Manitou Springs located in the foothills of Pikes Peak just 11 miles west of downtown Colorado Springs via US Hwy 24. Explore the many hiking/biking trails by just leaving from the cottage. In just minutes walk to downtown Manitou and find art galleries, clothing, jewelry or specialty shops, small resturants, pubs or night life or our mineral springs. Within walking distance find Spa services at the SunWater Spa, Heritage Museum, Miramont Castle, Manitou Antique Arcade, weekly summer live music, weekend festivals. With in a mile or so the Cog Railway, Cave of the Winds and Cliff Dwellings.

The owner lives on the property and we feature local Manitou art work by Tina and Ken Riesterer. City of Manitou Springs has been named the world's first certified municipal Pollinator District.

Cottages at Agate Hill:
Hummingbird Cottage: www.vrbo.com/1348510
Honeysuckle Cottage: www.vrbo.com/1348481
Garden Cottage: www.vrbo.com/1342117

*VRBO lists all prices starting with Double Occupancy. Because our cottages can sleep 2 to 6 more people, there is an extra person charge, this varies by season and cottage. Please document carefully the number of adults those over 18 and the number of children in the booking request. We reserve the right to charge you sales tax and the extra person charge as a deduction on your deposit.


The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, an ironing board, and a desk.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • HDTV with cable/satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No shoe inside, socks only! Smoking, drugs, candles, incense, open flames are not allowed.
We can not be responsible for accidents, injury to guests, loss of money, jewelry or valuables of any kind.
We have steps and stairs we can not be responsible for accidents or injury in your use of them.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children
  • Note from host: Inquire

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Manitou Springs Historic District within a 10-minute walk of Arcade Amusements and Ruxton's Trading Post. You'll also find Garden of the Gods and Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Garden Cottage - downtown Manitou Springs ?

No, there isn't parking at the cottage but you'll find free parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Garden Cottage - downtown Manitou Springs a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include Hulu and a kitchen along with a garden.

Does Garden Cottage - downtown Manitou Springs have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does Garden Cottage - downtown Manitou Springs have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Colorado Springs Airport (COS), which is 16.6 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Garden Cottage - downtown Manitou Springs ?

Yes, every cottage at Garden Cottage - downtown Manitou Springs comes with a porch/lanai and some offer mountain views.

Garden Cottage - downtown Manitou Springs Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette S.

Nice Stay!

The cottage was lovely and comfortable. The view from the porch was beautiful. John was an accommodating, available if we needed him, interesting host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Weekend getaway

Adorable cottage within easy walking distance of Manitou Springs! Love the historic nature of the property! Stunning view from the porch...especially in the morning! Communication with host was excellent! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

What a view!

This property was like a step back in time. The cottage was quaintly decorated with period pieces from the 1950s, and only steps from the main area of Manitou Springs. The view from the porch is incredible. It feels you can reach out and touch the mountains. The host (John) was very accommodating and provided wonderful recommendations for activities and places to eat. Adam's Mountain Café is a must try. Best breakfast in Manitou Springs. We can't wait to return, and if when we do, I can't think of a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

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

Great cottage in a great locale with a great owner!

Stayed in the Garden Cottage. Cute. Comfortable beds. Clean. Walking distance from downtown Manitou Springs. Owner made check in quick and easy. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

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

Quant Garden Cottage

Great location near town center. John, our host, was very attentive to our needs. Artistically decorated and a very comfortable cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alyssa d.

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

Little Gem in the Heart of Manitou

This is my 2nd time staying at Agate Hill in a month. The cottage is adorable, comfortable, cool and the host is fantastic. The location is awesome. It's in the heart of Manitou where you can easily walk to shops and quality restaurants. And you can't beat the view! This will become a regular place to stay for me when I'm in the C springs area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Lovely time here with friends. Looking forward to visiting again!

Very cute little house, just far enough out of town to be quiet, yet an easy walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Great cottage getaway

Great place, great location, quaint and homey. John was the perfect host. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Nice location with Views!

Great location. John was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

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

Manitou Springs cottage charm!

We had a fantastic time staying in beautiful Manitou Springs and the property couldn’t have been better to experience the history and the charm of this lovely spa town. Situated on the hillside with views of Pike Peak from the pretty cottage garden and only a very short walk down the hill to the town it was like stepping back in time inside and out with cottage antiques and painted houses. John the owner and host was fantastic, so friendly and knowledgeable about the area and was very helpful in our daily excursion plans both locally and further a field! Highly recommend the property if you want to experience the real charm of Manitou Springs. A truly delightful stay, thank you John, we will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Beautiful Mountain View’s

The cottage was warm and welcoming and John was a spectacular host. This was our first time in Colorado and the location is close to a lot of sights and attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perry O.

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

Great stay.

Great location. Friendly Host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Highly recommend!!

This is our second time staying at Agate Hill and we loved it as much, if not more than the first time!! The Garden Cottage is roomy, cozy, beautifully decorated and clean. John is a wonderful host who does a great job at making sure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. The town of Manitou is within easy walking distance but there is also plenty of parking if you decide to drive into town. The town provides plenty of fun shopping and eating! We highly recommend Agate Hill and trust that you will enjoy your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alyssa d.

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

Fantastic views Fantastic host

The Agate Cottage has outstanding views and is just a few blocks away from the adorable small town of Manitou Springs. The cottage is decorated in a garden theme with attention to detail. Beds are comfortable and AC was awesome. Most of our time was spent with coffee or wine on the front porch enjoying the view and then followed with a short walk into town for some eats. John was a fantastic host. We loved it so much we are returning a few weeks for another short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Charming Cozy Cottage

John's Garden Cottage was perfect for our trip to Colorado Springs. It is a historic cottage filled with antiques and unique character. So much better than a cookie-cutter hotel! The three bedrooms were really comfy. (Note: the master with the king-bed is up a really steep flight of stairs. Not a problem for us and even if you can't do the stairs there are two beds downstairs.) The air conditioning was welcome after our days of exploring Colorado Springs in 92-94 degree heat! The little front porch was absolutely wonderful and we spent our mornings drinking coffee, enjoying the cool air, and admiring the view from there. The neighborhood is nice and quiet in the evenings and it's an easy 5 minute walk to downtown Manitou Springs. John sent us good check-in instructions ahead of time, was really friendly, met us when we arrived and showed us around. He was also there to collect the luggage that our airline lost and had to deliver to us! The cottage had lots of tourist brochures for local attractions. A couple of nice-to-know items: The kitchen had what we needed: coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave (there is also a stove/oven). If you're looking to cook elaborate meals this might not work for you as it's really small and the utensils, etc. looked basic. John provided coffee, tea, hot cocoa, sugar, coffee whitener, cookies, and some bars. Unlike some VRBOs we've been to, there were no food supplies left by previous renters at all such as mayo, butter, jam, pasta, spices, etc. If you have dust allergies you should consider another location. The cottage was very clean where it counted (floors, bathroom, kitchen, and bedding were all perfect) but the antiques and wall decor were dusty. Overall a wonderful place to stay and we enjoyed our visit very much! Thank you John
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pam l.

Views, views, views

We loved our 4 day stay at this little cottage. The porch was our favorite place to be and we spent much time there. You can't cook a gourmet meal there, but there are the basics. Beds are super comfortable. The only negative was having to pay $160 for an extra person. If you have a 3 bedroom cottage it should sleep 6, we brought 4 and had to pay for an extra person. Wonderful cottage though
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kayla J.

Awesome!!

We had a great visit! We loved the Garden Cottage. It was cozy and comfortable. We felt at home. John was an excellent host. He made sure all of our needs were met. The view from the front porch swing was great! Spent most of our afternoons there. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marnie C.

Wonderful Property

Historic charm with modern comforts made our stay very enjoyable. The location is perfect for walking around the charming town. The mountain view from the porch of the Garden Cottage was fabulous. The owner is friendly and helpful. We hope to return and spend more time in this great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Charming Cottage! ❤️

Charming cottage and Innkeeper as well. Absolutely loved our stay. Location was perfect for us too. Cottage met all our needs and hope to come back one day. John checked on us daily and made perfect suggestions for a couple of area excursions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irina S.

Charming historical property with gorgeous view from the front patio.

Our family of 5 enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage so much. Being able to experience "living" there even for only 2 nights added a lot to overall impression of quaint Manitou Springs. All these original details and antiques in the house! Considering the age of the cottage it is pretty well maintained. The gardens seam a little wild but we still enjoyed spending time outside on the front patio admiring the view and the breeze and on the little front lawn playing croquet. If you want to utilize the kitchen I would suggest brining your own coffee and cooking oil as we did not find those here. Spices, tee, breakfast snacks were provided. And there is no dishwasher. The parking for our car was right next to the cottage - close and convenient. Only 4min walk to town center with Penny Arcade, you don't have to drive and deal with finding parking in downtown. To our host. John was very accommodating and a pleasure to talk to! Living here for ~40 years he has great suggestions and even offers tours. John, thank you for making our stay memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Loved our stay at Agate Hill!!

We loved our stay in the Garden Cottage at Agate Hill! The cottage is beautifully decorated, very comfy, and provided plenty of space for the four of us. The cottage also faces the mountains, providing a clear, breath taking view. We spent many quite, peaceful mornings on the front porch, drinking coffee and enjoying the beautiful scenery. There is plenty to do in and around Manitou Springs, and the area has some wonderful hiking trails for all skill levels. John was amazing at making sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. He also had wonderful suggestions on the best places to eat, shop and explore. We will definitely be recommending Agate Hill to all our friends!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodell J.

Quaint cottage with beautiful view!

This cottage is a great find! Wonderfully decorated - themed rooms. Bed was very comfy. View was gorgeous. It had everything we needed. Porch and beautiful garden area to sit out in with your beverage of choice won't disappoint. Within walking distance to many shops, restaurants and activities. All of the merchants were very friendly and accommodating. John was a very gracious and patient host - at the ready with any recommendations needed. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Fantastic stay. Beautiful, clean and comfortable

The cottage was lovely, with exquisite art and decorations, everything clean and well kept. The bed was very comfortable. Slept better there than at home. The gardens were fun to explore and flowers on the property were in full bloom. The host was engaging and gave me great ideas where to hike and shop. I want to return soon. Thank you John.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathy g.

Garden cottage with wonderful views

We enjoyed our stay here. This cottage is tucked away on top of a hill, and owned by a gardener. John was great and provided suggestions of what to do and see. The cottage was nicely decorated, clean, and comfortable. I appreciated the electric blankets on each bed! And, Manitau Springs is great. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

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