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Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB!

Waterfront vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Exterior
Perched atop a secluded mountain in Manitou Springs Historic District, this 3 BR/2BA modern Victorian boasts unbeatable privacy and captivating views of Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods, and surrounding mountains. Relax on the wrap-around balcony with Old-World charm or unwind in a hot tub nestled in a vaulted studio building offering 100% privacy.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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.

Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. One of a kind, eclectic 3 BR/2BA modern Victorian Historical Landmark home atop secluded mountain. Designated as a Manitou Springs Historic District residence. Quiet, quiet. Unbeatable privacy but close to amenities and outdoor activities. Walk (don't drive) to Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Barr Trail, Manitou Incline. "Residents Only" street so should be no tourist traffic and no tourist noise. FREE on-site, off-road parking for 3 vehicles. Two living rooms. 10 foot ceilings. Unique architecture. Chef's kitchen. Granite counter tops. Stainless appliances. Free Wi-Fi. Two OnDemand HDTVs. Relax on wrap around Old-World balcony and patios overlooking valley, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and Ruxton Creek. Garden of the Gods view. Captivating views of city lights, surrounding mountains, scenic rock formations, and towering pines. Lovingly remodeled and renovated over the years. Gather with family & friends to relax and rejuvenate.

Hot tub is located in separate vaulted studio building behind and above main home. OS windows. 100% privacy.

*NOTE: Hot tub is cleaned & sanitized between each guest reservation.

Children must be supervised at all times on property and at Guest’s own risk. There are multiple steep terraces with no railings.

Our calendar is updated in real-time. Simply enter your desired dates, correct guest count, and click "Book Now".

*Base rate is for 2 guests; each additional guest is $25/per night/day.

*Maximum number of people on site is 8 (eight), per City of Manitou Springs.

*Dogs/pets are not allowed on property.

*Host reserves the right to charge guest appropriate extra guest fee from guest security/damage deposit if unauthorized and additional guests are on property (day or night) than stated on reservation and/or terminate the reservation without recourse or refund.

*Business License. No. 9137

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 30 steps to reach entrance
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No Smoking of any kind.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

~Completed Rental Agreement required prior to forwarding of directions and entry instructions and entry.
~If more people are found on site than stated on reservation, Host reserves the right to charge Guest's security/damage deposit accordingly.
~Early arrivals and/or late checkouts will incur a $75 charge to Guest's security/damage deposit.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Stairs, uneven lot; suggest kids 7+

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking of any kind.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Manitou Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Manitou Incline - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Garden of the Gods - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Cave of the Winds - 12 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Keg Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Dog Coffee & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruffrano's Hell's Kitchen Pizza Manitou Springs - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Swirl Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Loop - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB! located?

Located in the heart of Manitou Springs, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Iron Springs Chateau and Barr Trailhead. Arcade Amusements and Rainbow Falls are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Borders Manitou Incline, Barr Trail, Cog Railway, Creek~Private Drive~HOT TUB! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 304 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is in a great place. Easy walk to Incline, Cog Railway, shops and restaurants. The house was very clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna P.

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

Girls weekend

This was the ideal place for a girls weekend. Loved the house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callie B.

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

Unique getaway

Loved the unique property. Close to town and the Manitou Incline. Had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Perfect location and views

We loved this house and location! We were able to walk to and from the Cogway train! You could see the train coming and going and hear water running. It was perfect! You are only minutes from downtown Manitou and all of the many things to do there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme S.

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

Great Location

Loved that it is a short walk to metro to get to town and to get to the incline and cog railway station.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!!

This property is in a great spot for hiking the local attractions and getting around town. The hot tub was nice for relaxing after a long day on our feet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

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

A Rental to Return To

We will continue to spend our Manitou vacations at the Ruxton Retreat. We love the view, and can rely on the fact the rental is comfortable and well furnished. Thanks so much for another fantastic stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rana J.

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

Cozy home and great location

We enjoyed our stay, with beautiful views from the balcony, and a very serene and quiet area! located at the foot of the Manitou incline and Barr trail. The home was cozy and very clean. The stairs in and out were a workout, especially after hiking, but we made it! Host was great at communicating and accommodating us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Charming

Wonderful stay at this beautiful home. The views were amazing and the house was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

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

Ideal location & property with great character

I can’t imagine a better place to stay in Manitou than this home. We walked to the Cog rail, restaurants, shops & so much more. Hosts were fantastic & it was such a relaxing vibe. So glad we didn’t make the mistake of choosing a hotel - this gave us a true Colorado experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Awesome Location!

Overall great stay! The house is a bit difficult with toddlers because the stairs are so steep both outside the home and inside. If your kids are over 5, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin J.

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

Eclectic home in great location

This house was so eclectic and cute! We loved the proximity to the Cog Railway and the views from the porch. Yes, there are lots of steep stairs (both inside and out) but that’s what comes with an 100+ year old house built on the side of a mountain. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great view of Manitou springs.

We were really impressed with the our stay here, very clean and very nice property. The views were just breathtaking and the ease of access to everything was great. The property had more than we could even use, everything worked great, had plenty of room. Overall I would highly recommend this property to anyone that's interested. Thank you for opportunity to stay at your rental, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey N.

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

Wanted to Stay Longer

Awesome location with so much to do in the surrounding area. We enjoyed the fresh air of the mornings and the beautiful night skies from the balcony. Garden of the Gods, shopping, Pike's Peak, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, great restaurants, horseback riding and more!! Thanks for sharing your home, Jean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jo Ann M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

EASY TRANSACTION

Property was mostly as described. The only issues we had was an abundance of cobwebs on ceiling in second story bedroom and the ceiling fan needed cleaning of dust buildup, as well as dirty drawers in dresser. Overgrowth of shrubbery over hand rail was a possible safety issue on narrow, steep stairway. We did not make use of hot tub, or kitchen on our stay. Check in and directions were adequate.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth Ann B.

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

Manitou Springs/Cog Railway stay

We were a group of 60+ aged adults coming for weekend of exploration/fun. House is definitely unique! Kitchen is near entrance - very well appointed with lots of supplies! First floor living area is nice - but small with only 1 sofa. First floor bathroom is nice - but quite a few steps away from the sleeping areas. Steep stairs to 2d and 3d floors - we had no issues but be aware. Great master bathroom outside master bedroom on 2d floor. Nice 2d floor sitting area with more sitting space. The 2d and 3rd bedrooms are actually the attic - accessed by a set of very narrow stairs. If you are tall like I and my husband, you will be bending over once at top! Beds were as described - we used one side and one of our friends slept on the other side - it's all open once upstairs on 3rd level. NO FIRE ladder for 3d floor that I could find. We used the hot tub - nice to have its own space. Tub is small - best for 2 people! It snowed while we were there - snow shovel provided at entrance. Host let us know that the city takes care of road - and they did! If coming when snow possible 4WD a MUST! You are right at Manitou Incline and Cog Railway when you stay here - loved hearing the toot-toot of the train when it would depart station - so it can be a little congested there but totally manageable. If a hiker - the Incline is steps away as is Barr Trail. Host Jean was easy to reach/fast in responding to queries/fixed some lighting issues for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

charles k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Dirty pillows

Upstairs room on left had what looked to be BM or chocolate on the decorative pillows.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Great location

This wonderful quirky house was great! The location is great for the incline and Pikes Peak train. Very clean. Just a heads up….lots of steps but definitely doable. The porch and view was wonderful. Jean was always available. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

A lovely place to stay in Manitou!

We loved this house. It had everything we needed and plenty of space for 3 adults and 4 kids. The house has a ton of character and doesn’t at all feel like so many of the bland houses we’ve stayed in before. Plenty of amenities, super clean and the most gorgeous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JR L.

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

Hiking Pikes Peak

This place was awesome, lots of privacy great views, loved to watch the sunrise on the open outside upper deck. Owner very good in responding to questions, will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

On a slope

Everything is sloped down hill, floors, appliances and beds. We suggest that you inform others of the amount of stairs that are involved, both exterior and interior. If you are elderly it’s important to have known that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful Home Right Across from the COGWAY

This is our second stay at this property. It is a beautiful location and we enjoyed sunrises on the porch and watching the COG railway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary W.

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

GREAT

We had a great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Great place!

Gorgeous view and great location. The host was very communicative and wonderful to work with. There are steep stairs getting into the house and within the house. It wouldn’t be a great for this with physical limitations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Great location

Wonderful property. Well stocked with everything one might need. Location was fantastic, close to cog railway, hiking, and an easy walk into town.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024