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In the heart of Colorado Springs' historic neighborhood, this charming Craftsman home is perfect for your stay. Walking distance to downtown and Monument Valley Park, you'll have plenty of space to spread out in this 4000sf home with huge rooms and original woodwork. Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, a BBQ grill on the enormous rear deck overlooking beautiful yard and gardens.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10370 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Family Retreat! 4 Minutes to Downtown & Colorado College

★ CLEAN - perfume-free cleaning, disinfection and sanitation
★ LOCATION - historic neighborhood is beautiful and central
★ COMFORTABLE - great gathering areas inside and out

Civilized doggies welcome with approval.

"Best VRBO Ever ..." ~ Sandy

"... by far one of our favorite places worldwide."

"I would need more than this little box to do Beth justice... I wish you ran these all over the country!" ~ Daniel

"We had such a fabulous stay & Beth is an absolutely amazing host!! ... plenty of space to spread out, charming interior design, games, entertainment, convenient location & delightful surprises. It was very hard to leave! I can't recommend it highly enough." ~ Eric

"WONDERFUL PLACE!!! You won’t be disappointed staying here!! Great location and house has everything you need and then some. As a host myself, I was extremely pleased with everything! Can’t wait to go back."
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This beautiful Craftsman home (built in 1925) is the perfect base-camp for your Colorado Springs stay. Walking distance to downtown, Colorado College, Monument Valley Park and Penrose Main Hospital. Minutes to the I-25 corridor, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak, the Olympic Training Center, Air Force Academy, Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and all the year-round beauty and adventure the Pikes Peak area offers. The Royal Gorge, Cripple Creek and Denver are within an hour’s drive.

My property is registered with the City of Colorado Springs as a vacation home. Permit # A-STRP-26-0065

ABOUT THE HOUSE
This stunning 4000sf historic home has been lovingly maintained and updated. Huge rooms, original windows and wood work, three floors to spread out in and a plethora of amenities make it a true home-away-from-home for groups and families alike. Beautiful yard and gardens, open front porch, enormous rear deck, stream, camper and play area in the back yard, make outdoor time and enjoyable as the indoors.

A note to those of us who have sensitive noses: I never allow smoking of any kind in my home, I clean with perfume-free and low-odor cleaners, use perfume-free laundry detergent, and silver-ions (odor-free, long-lasting anti-mircobial) on all kitchen and bathroom surfaces after cleaning. I also have a 1-day "buffer" between guest stays as an extra safety measure.

AMENITIES
Free High-Speed Wifi - 500Mbps fiber internet service with mesh WiFi.
Kitchen Equipment - high-end gas stove, two refrigerators, microwave, cookware, dishes, bread machine, toaster oven, and more.
Kitchen Stock - coffee, milk, tea & soft drinks, eggs, bacon, orange juice, cereals, canned goods, seasonal fruits, local produce and treats, spices, condiments
BBQ Grill - professional Weber unit with direct natural gas feed
giant rear deck
Laundry room with full-size washer and dryer
fenced back yard
3 TVs - one on each level, Amazon / Netflix-capable, DVD player
13' playhouse / camper (sleeps 4 comfortably)
parking - off-street for 2-3 cars (on-street parking for 2 more in front of house).
dozens of classic board games
100s of DVD movies
wood-burning fireplace
nest thermostat and odor/allergen filter on modern furnace

PROXIMITY TO ATTRACTIONS
Walking Distance:
3 blocks to Monument Valley Park - huge park with scenic walking, running, bicycling trails (the Pikes Peak Greenway also runs through the park), baseball fields, playgrounds, sledding hills, large grassy areas perfect for volleyball, kite flying and playing fetch with the dog.

12 blocks to Downtown Colorado Springs - restaurants, The Numismatic Museum, the Fine Art Center, the Pioneer Museum, the Pikes Peak Center, Colorado College, several parks, bike paths, shopping, the US Olympic Center.
6 blocks to Colorado College - Ed Robson Arena, events, CC Tigers

Monthly Stays Welcome:

The monthly rates are discounted 40-60% off the daily rates and are approximately as follows:

Spring (March - April) $5200 / mo ($174 / night)
Summer (May - August) $8400 / mo ($280 / night)
Autumn (Sept - November) $5200 / mo ($174 / night)
Winter (December - February) $4200 / mo ($140 / night)

Rates are based on number of guests and length of stay.
I often have specials. Please contact me for a customized quote.

Drive Times:
Old Colorado City - 10 minutes
Broadmoor Hotel - 12 minutes
Manitou Springs - 15 minutes
Garden of the Gods - 10 minutes
Air Force Academy - 15 minutes
The North Pole - 20 minutes
Cave of the Winds - 15 minutes
Olympic Training Center - 10 minutes
Seven Falls - 15 minutes
Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 20 minutes
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - 20 minutes

Colorado Springs Airport - 20 minutes

Cripple Creek - 45 minutes
Denver - 50 minutes

Mountain Lakes - 30 minutes
Fishing - 30 minutes
Hot Springs - 1.5 hours
Downhill Skiing - 2.5 hours
Cross Country Skiing - 5 minutes
Sledding - 3 blocks
Hiking / Biking / Walking Trails - everywhere
Horseback Riding - 10 minutes

Colorado College, Historic Old North End, Downtown, Bungalow, Craftsman, Monument Valley Park, Penrose Hospital, dogs welcome, pets, Air Force Academy, Broadmoor Hotel, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, USAFA, COS Airport, Home School, Remote, home school, family, free wifi, high speed internet, monthly, insurance, corporate stay

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO Smoking is allowed anywhere on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,980 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 Smoking is allowed anywhere on the property, inside or out.
Pets are permitted only with prior approval and completed pet addendum.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Only some dogs are allowed with preapproval.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Smoking is allowed anywhere on the property.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Property Registration Number STR-0094

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Friendly 3 Blocks to Penrose Hospital Main $1800 / week

About the area

Located in Central Colorado Springs, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. Consider Ford Amphitheater for a night out or Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Colorado Springs travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center featuring art and interior views as well as a large group of people
    Monument Valley Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Colorado College
    Colorado College
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center featuring art and interior views as well as a large group of people
    Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Penrose Hospital
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Patty Jewett Golf Course
    7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    3 min drive
  • Boonzaaijers Cakes & Pastries
    3 min drive
  • Ranch Foods Direct
    4 min drive
  • Monica's Taco Shop
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Family Retreat! 4 Minutes to Downtown & Colorado College pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic Family Retreat! 4 Minutes to Downtown & Colorado College?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Family Retreat! 4 Minutes to Downtown & Colorado College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Family Retreat! 4 Minutes to Downtown & Colorado College?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Family Retreat! 4 Minutes to Downtown & Colorado College located?

This family-friendly Colorado Springs holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Monument Valley Park and Penrose Hospital. Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Historic Family Retreat! 4 Minutes to Downtown & Colorado College Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough good things about staying at this house. It’s a beautiful historic home in the best part of town. Beth the owner goes above and beyond. Some examples are having food in the refrigerator and freezer, drinks, and yummy snacks and fruit. We brought our fur babies and she even left sweet new toys and beds. The basement is full of fun things for kids to do also. The house was very clean. The backyard is great and sitting on the large front porch is so peaceful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine W.

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

Fantastic home close to Colorado College

We loved this home. It is spacious yet cozy with bedrooms spread over three levels and plenty of room for the 8 people in our family gathering. The house was incredibly well stocked with lots of fresh food and we were greeted with fresh flowers and a basket of treats. The owner Beth was very attentive. All in all, it was a cut above your usual VRBO experience. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha R S.

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

Wonderful place to gather!

This house was fantastic for our family Christmas celebration. A great size for all of us to gather. Well stocked with every provision we would need. The host was so gracious and helpful and accommodating to us. We will return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great house for a group

Great house for a group of old college friends in their 50s who'd come to town on the heels of a football game. Lots of room. Super clean. Really well outfitted and comfortable furniture. Plenty of room, too, so nobody was on top of anybody else. So nice to have snacks. And great communication with Beth. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

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

More than a house

Beth is a host in the truest sense of the word, not just an owner renting her house. She makes her house feel like a home. Interesting furniture and decor. Well stocked pantry, refrigerator and freezer. Her home has everything you could want or need and then some. Out of the ordinary snacks and gourmet breakfast items. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

PATRICIA P.

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

2024 adventures

Wonderful location, the host was fantastic. Even provided breakfast items for us to enjoy. As well as snacks for the whole time we were there. Plenty of room to have privacy for three couples. The only disappointment was two of the bedrooms televisions would not work. In a way that might be a good thing as it did make us stay closer together. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Outstanding

I would need more than this little box to do Beth justice. But I will say that, in short, the place is welcoming, perfectly decorated, clean, convenient, and feels like a real home. Thank you so much for all of the small touches and communication. I wish you ran these all over the country! A+
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Lovely getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the Sumac Inn for a multi-generational family vacation! The house is full of character and beautifully decorated, and is well set up for visitors. We found snacks and some staples in the kitchen to get us started and even fresh flowers, which were a wonderful gift. With 4 kids ranging from 3 to 14 years old, there was something for all to enjoy, from the basement setup to the backyard. In terms of location, there were sidewalks for walks around the beautiful neighborhood, attractions like Pike's Peak and Garden of the Gods only about 15 minutes away, and a large assortment of restaurants just a few minutes away. All in all a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

Best VRBO ever

This house was perfect for a large group of us attending a family reunion. We were amazed at how well-stocked the place was and all the thoughtful touches that were included. The host, Beth, provided fresh flowers, fruit, plentiful snacks, eggs and bacon, oj, milk, yogurt, coffee, chocolates! There were serving dishes and scissors and tape and ziploc bags and plenty of extra pillows and towels, games and books and comfortable chairs - you name it, the house had it. All my communications with Beth were a pleasure! Highly recommend! One small FYI - it's an older house, so light sleepers might want to pack earplugs to guard against the creaky floorboards if you've got people moving around at night. The house also had two small fans that a couple of us used effectively for white noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, clean and well appointed. Great host and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great! We were surprised by the amount of snacks and food that was available for us to use. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Bet is a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lovely Old North End property

Great location and exactly as advertised. Plenty of space for us to spread out with nice common areas to come together. We really appreciated the snacks and coffee, plus the A/C was a godsend during our summer visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Great in-town location!

The host was very responsive and the house was perfect for our group traveling to the USAF and Manitou Springs area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Fantastic!!

This is by far the best rental home I’ve ever stayed in. The location is central to everything in Colorado Springs, the home was super clean, and Beth, the host, made our stay even better with snacks, treats, and coffee/tea! Plenty of room for our large group of 10! Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

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

Great and charming place

Great location and amenities. My kids loved the basement. We enjoyed staying at this properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

J A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic stay! One of the best experiences I have had renting a vacation property. The owner was so thoughtful in providing delicious snacks and stocking healthy fresh items, which helped us immensely before we could get to the store and grab our groceries for the stay.The house is more comfortable and spacious than pictures could ever show. The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet. Excellent location to get around Colorado springs and see the sights. We would love to rent this property again on future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kavitha V.

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

NA

We loved the place
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

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

Nice home/great neighborhood

Our family has stayed in many rental homes, but this is one of the best ever. If you’re lucky enough to get a reservation, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Martin from Indiana
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Gorgeous, spacious home with many amenities!

Absolutely beautiful home with plenty of space, stocked with everything we needed, and extra goodies! Wonderful for kids — many special kid spaces and toys! Yard was perfect for dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C., Overland Park, KS

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

Great Property and Location

This property in located in the Old Town area of Colorado Springs. It’s convenient to many attractions of the area, and we really enjoyed the neat architecture of the homes, as we walked around the neighborhood. We’ve stayed at many VRBO properties over the years, and this is one of the best for how well it’s stocked. It’s a very comfortable place, and one feels right at home during the stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F., Prosper, USA

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

Better than expected

Staying at the Sumac Inn was a far better experience than expected. So many nice small touches made the experience one we will always remember. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Still the Best

This was our second trip to this property and we never once said, “It was better last time” or, “ We should have tried a new place.” Beth is the best host, bar none.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent P.

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

Great place and service

Whoever is reading this, book this place. Lots of room and great historic place. Beth was easy to work with and provided all info we needed for our stay. Checkout sheet was short and quick. Great neighborhood and close to many tourist places. Shopping less than a mile and medical center even closer(thankfully we didn’t need it). Five stars for the Sumac Inn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S., Gilbert, AZ, USA

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

Comfortable Old North End Classic Home

We were so comfortable in this great home that is so close to all the wonderful places in Colorado Springs that people want to visit. The owner was easy to communicate with and had the kitchen stocked with unexpected extras. Very comfortable beds. We loved the huge front porch & the back deck & very comfortable and large living room. If ever we need a large home when visiting Colorado Springs, I hope we can get this one again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021