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Historic Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Old Town

Holiday home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Colorado State University

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In the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, Choice City Bungalow offers a charming retreat. Step into your private oasis through the screen door entrance and discover a secret garden path, perfect for al fresco dining under the pergola or simply relaxing in this whimsical backyard. With bikes available for use and WiFi at your fingertips, you're just minutes away from exploring favorite shops, bars, restaurants and breweries.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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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 Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Old Town

Need a quiet getaway in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins? Let the Choice City Bungalow and our garden oasis be your home away from home.

Built in 1900, this charming 1 bedroom, 1 bath home with a newly updated kitchen tells the story of historic Fort Collins. Arrive at your private retreat through the screen door entrance, the gateway to a secret garden path. The house is situated on a quiet street, just a five-minute walk away to favorite Old Town shops, bars, restaurants, museums, popular performing arts venues, and our world-famous breweries. CSU is also located just a few blocks away. If you feel like reconnecting with nature, ride one of our bikes or take a relaxing stroll to City Park or the Poudre River. If you want to get a bit further around town, the MAX bus stop and several other city bus lines are just around the corner.

The Canino family, true Fort Collins locals and the former owners of the oldest Italian restaurant in Fort Collins, Canino’s Italian Restaurant, purchased this quaint house in 1978. Karen Canino, your host, is a recycle artist and former grade-school art teacher. Artist-Explorer Karen runs her recycled art shop and gallery Screen Door Studios Gallery established in 2008 from the front part of the property. Open most Saturdays. The business will not interfere with your stay in any way. You might find yourself wanting to purchase your hand made Fort Collins souvenirs right on site.

With great attention to detail, Karen lovingly and expertly curated the living space to reflect her travels around the world, eclectic style, love of art and knack for creating custom-made items out of found and recycled objects. Every piece in this home and garden has a story to tell and invites you to take a trip around the world. Bright colors show off molas created by the Kuna Indians of Panama, Oriental rugs provide luxurious softness, and original art turns this home into a miniature gallery. Dine seated at the vintage bench or al fresco at the table under the pergola in the whimsical backyard.

Hooked? Here are a few more details to help make your decision:
• The full kitchen was updated in 2018. We provide all kitchen essentials including a dishwasher.
• Locally sourced soap and other basic toiletries.
• Full washer and dryer with essential cleaning products available.
• Private driveway for you to park in.
• Two bikes are available for your use!
• The brass double bed sleeps two extremely comfortably (just read the reviews). We can also provide a twin size rollaway for an extra guest.
• Summers can get hot in Fort Collins. To cool this house down sustainably, we invested in an attic fan – the most natural fit for the bungalow. We will teach you how to use it so you can enjoy a cool and relaxing stay.
• WiFi
• This unconventional home is best suited for adults and children over 8 years old.
• Don’t forget, stop by the Screen Door Studio to bring home a one-of-a-kind handmade Fort Collins souvenir!

Photos by Vanessa Houk Photography

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rug in room
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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 1567678

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Old Town Fort Collins

About the area

Located in Fort Collins, this holiday home is in the city centre. Avery House and Fort Collins Municipal Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Riverbend Ponds Natural Area and Rotary Park. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and Annual Flower Trial Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Fort Collins travel guide
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Fort Collins, CO

What's nearby

  • Campus
    Colorado State University
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Fort Collins Discovery Museum is an amazing museum to visit and see even if you don't have children. One of the hands on exhibits is The Reactable. It creates beats on the interactive tabletop with toy block-like objects that create different sounds. As you add in more blocks and change their position the sound changes. #LoveMyTown
    Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Collins Lincoln Center
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Town Square
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • New Belgium Brewing Company Headquarters
    5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lima Coffee Roasters - Old Town Coffee Shop
    9 min walk
  • Brothers Bar & Grill
    9 min walk
  • Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Slyce Pizza Co.
    9 min walk
  • Blue Agave Grill
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Old Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Old Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Old Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Old Town located?

Located in Old Town West, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Collins Lincoln Center and Colorado State University. Avery House and Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures are also within 10 minutes.

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Historic Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Old Town Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bungalow is in a great location in the historic part of town. Located near old downtown and CSU. The bungalow is clean, quiet, cozy and has off street parking. Communication with the host was excellent. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here. It's the perfect home base for a Fort Collins visit. Easy walk to Old Town or to campus, delightful outdoor garden table for when the weather is nice, house full of charming and thoughtful touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stubby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Choice City Bungalow was one of our favorite stays yet. Not only was the house clean and comfortable, with everything we needed, it was filled with art and vintage soul. Many stays are well equipped and clean, but have no soul. This bungalow felt like home. The patio and garden were lovely, and the location was great (try Lucile’s Creole Cafe two blocks away!) Last but not least, Karen greeted us and was very helpful and communicative. We’ll definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie g.

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

Quaint Bungalow

I had the perfect stay for a couple of nights, and this home is perfect!!! It is fully equipped with everything you need, extremely comfortable, and within walking distance of Old Town. I would highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samson B.

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

Convenient Location

We enjoyed our stay very much! It is close to campus and Old Town. It was the perfect little place for a fun weekend of food and football!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Cozy Space Close to Downtown

A perfect, cozy place for two.The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals.Walking distance to downtown.Pretty yard for outdoor time.Highly recommend this bungalow!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great Stay!

We loved this house with all it's cute charm. The patio was so peaceful to spend enjoying our morning tea. Not far from downtown, within walking distance. Parking was on the street or the driveway. Great communication with the owner. Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

adam k.

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

Choice City Bungalow

We very much enjoyed our stay. This is a perfect place for a couple looking to get some quiet vintage R&R in old town. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamela H.

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

Good Location for Enjoying Fort Collins

Has a great time. It was in a peaceful neighborhood. Reminded me of Grandmas yet with today’s conveniences. Very comfortable. Only complaint was the mattress was a bit soft and sagged in the middle.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrie M.

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

Great place in great location

This little bungalow is perfect for a couple. Close to Oldtown. Karen was very nice and helpful and the place was very clean. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

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

Perfect location

The Bungalow is conveniently located just a few blocks from Old Town. It was perfectly decorated and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. And it was immaculately clean. Karen is a wonderful host and we definitely plan to stay at the Bungalow again!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jen h.

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

Bungalow in FOCO

Great location and clean! Host was accessible and responded quickly with clear and helpful communication.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

C. W.

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

Cozy and quaint

Great location, close to everything. Cozy outdoor patio space. Bonus, I enjoyed saying hello to the backyard chickens every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Great Time at the Bungalow

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the bungalow! It is well equipped and beautifully appointed with unique artwork. We took advantage of the outside space for all of our meals. Karen is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip S D.

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

Location, location, location

Super clean, cozy and tucked away in the best part of downtown. Walking distance to campus and restaurants. Very easy check in and check out. EV charger a block away. We completely enjoyed Bohemian bungalow.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Home Away from Home

Karen’s sweet bungalow has been our home away from home in Fort Collins on more than one occasion. Karen is the perfect hostess and the bungalow has everything we need while traveling - perfect location and all the amenities! We will continue to choose to stay in the bungalow when it's available for our trips!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

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

Great place

This place is adorable and comfortable. Great location. I appreciated the coffee and creamer waiting on me and the place was well stocked with paper towels etc. It was a very pleasant surprise when I didn’t have to do anything prior to checkout. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Cozy & Fun!

We so enjoyed our two week stay in this special place! This 100 plus year old Bungalow was super clean, provided all we needed in the kitchen, laundry, bath and bedroom. It was also so creatively and colorfully decorated! This property was so close to all the fun in downtown Fort Collins and we could get there on the bikes that were available to us at the Bungalow!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

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

Great place in Fort Collins.

Karen is such a lovely host. Very friendly and helpful. The bungalow is great with everything you need for a special stay. Super location. Very quiet but only two blocks from a wonderful breakfast place and walking distance to downtown. Don’t miss the artwork and colour around the place which helps make it so special.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie M.

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

Lovely & convenient spot

The house has everything you need. Great space, fun design, funky garden, and comfortable. Easy walking (or biking!) distance to Old Town and public transit. Quiet, exceptionally clean, and lovely. Host was quick to respond and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Charming well-located little place

The property description gives a good sense of the property: it is small and wouldn't take more than 2 people, it is charming and creatively decorated with artsy and vintage pieces, the yard is a bit unkempt but has a lovely sitting area for outdoor dining. The cottage is within 5 minutes walk of Lucille's (nice breakfast / lunch place) and 15 minutes walk of either Old Town with all the restaurants and shops, or CSU. We enjoyed it and would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Cozy Cottage

I expected my stay at Karen's cottage to be wonderful, and I was not disappointed. From the fresh flowers to the spotless kitchen, everything was absolutely A+. Being surrounded by art and funky decorative items made the experience a joy. I was able to cook a full meal in the kitchen and enjoy it outside with guests under the arbor. If you want a relaxing and lovely getaway in Fort Collins, in a location that is easily walkable from campus or Old Town, this is a great choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sweet Little Gem

Great accommodation in a quiet neighborhood--walking distance to Old Town and to CSU. The "bungalow" is part of a house. The front is a gallery with occasional hours. Lovely attention to detail with the decor, a well stocked kitchen, very comfortable brass bed and lots of hot water. A garden that is probably wonderful to hang out in during warmer weather. Karen was an excellent host. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale N.

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

Cute and quirky cottage

I enjoyed the quiet and privacy of the rental. The host was welcoming and helpful, but the listing did not seem to specify that the rental was the back part of the house. Also, as the host changes the keyless passcode for each rental, we had to wait for her to let us in. The dryer was also not straightforward to use, and could have done with instructions. Otherwise, very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gweneth B.

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

My Favorite Vrbo Stay Ever

This bungalow was the very best in terms of its central location, its many amenities, its classy, unique decor done by its artist-owner, and mainly its owner herself! Karen was THE PERFECT hostess from check-in to check-out and beyond! She met us at the door when we arrived and stayed in touch throughout our stay to make sure absolutely every tiny thing was taken care of. She opened herself and her whole family as the dearest of friends would, made amazing local recommendations, personally arranged an unscheduled trash-pickup, and stepped up at the last minute to literally save us in a weather emergency. She gave me her own cell number and I will keep it forever. I’ve already tried to reschedule a future visit, and was saddened (but not in the least bit surprised) that her charming little bungalow is very booked!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023