Neighborhood

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!

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.

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 sleeping in the bedroom, though we can accommodate a third guest on the couch bed in the living room if the guest is a child. 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 or people who don't like a cozy envelope. **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 (May to October), great natural light. * 1 Gig Wi-Fi for streaming and remote work. * Dedicated workspace perfect for digital nomads. * Pak 'n Play available (fee). **Kitchenette:** * Thoughtfully equipped with drip coffee maker & 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. Tub (fee) comes with plush spa robes and comfortable slippers. **Bathroom:** * Modern bathroom with a unique walk-in shower that has an amazing skylight. * Sulfate-free toiletries included

Other Details 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 9 people and is on the other side of the grotto from the Nest (a privacy fence separates the two). See airbnb.com/h/whiteyarrowinn for details about renting the whole house for stays and retreats. One can also just rent the first floor of the Inn House during parts of the year, and when it's available, no one else will stay upstairs in the house while you're there. The spacious Inn House first floor, with full kitchen, living room, dining room, salon room, back grotto and front porch, sleeps 2, with a pak n play option (fee) for an additional guest. See airbnb.com/h/1stfloorinnhouse for rates and availability.

Walking remains the easiest and healthiest form of transport in the town, and most of what one needs is readily accessible by foot. A free shuttle operates on a 20-minute cycle for in-town transport from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and will take one to and from Eastern Manitou Springs and the Cog Railway, the Manitou Incline and Barr Trail Head on Ruxton Avenue in Southwestern Manitou. Rickshaw and e-bike options are also available. Manitou Springs no longer hosts the trolley that long ago took people from Colorado Springs and neighboring Old Colorado City to and from Manitou, but one can take the same journey using the #3 bus which features stops in several locations along Manitou Avenue. You can also jump on a City Bus in town and take it through Old Colorado City to downtown Colorado Springs and beyond.