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The Heart of Manitou Springs. Award-winning. Luxurious. Romantic. 2nd Floor West

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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Manitou Springs, CO
  • Miramont Castle
    7 min walk
  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
    17 min walk
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings
    18 min walk
  • Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    26 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Manitou Springs

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Manitou Springs, within a 10-minute drive of Garden of the Gods and Arcade Amusements. .This apartment is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from US Air Force Academy and 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Pikes Peak.

What's nearby

  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Manitou Incline - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cave of the Winds - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Garden of the Gods - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Keg Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Loop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Dog Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Heart of Manitou Springs. Award-winning. Luxurious. Romantic. 2nd Floor West

Despite Vrbo reporting scores of properties in Manitou Springs, this property is one of only
about 40 vacation rentals actually in Manitou Springs. About to enter its tenth year, this property has hosted almost 5,000 guests and garnered almost 1,000 5-star reviews. See hundreds of these reviews at A****B.COM

This property consists of three individual luxury apartments. On the first floor, a two-bedroom/two-bath unit sleeps up to five. On the second floor, there are two one-bedroom/one-bath units that each sleep up to three. There are separate listings for each of the three rental units. This listing contains pictures and pricing for the 2nd Floor West one-bedroom/one-bath apartment. Email us for help in renting one, two, or all three units, paying for only what you need to accommodate up to 11.

Information for renting all three units is at Vrbo listing 1194615.

Information for renting the 1st Floor two-bedroom/two-bath unit is at Vrbo listing 696207.

The 2nd Floor East one-bedroom/one-bath unit is at Vrbo listing 1074904.

Email us about combining units for your group, or for help in deciding what you need.

This historic, award-winning property sits across from a park with Fountain creek bubbling through it, just one block from downtown Manitou Springs. Originally the carriage house of Jerome Wheeler, one of the town’s greatest benefactors, this building has been lovingly renovated with beautiful detail.

Each of the three apartments is a fully-independent living space with its own digitally-secure, steel-clad entries. All are built to commercial building code with all-new electrical, plumbing and heating systems. Safety features include a one-hour fire separation between all units, smoke and CO detectors, and fire extinguishers. All are individually insulated for comfort and quiet.

These apartments feature well-equipped kitchens with granite countertops, dishwasher, full laundry, Roku-equipped HD televisions, original artwork, king-size beds with memory foam-topped mattresses, jetted bathtubs, air conditioning, a deck or patio, free parking, and wifi.

Every room is topped with crown molding (even the bathrooms) and textured in soft pastels. The living areas are finished with oak floors and wool rugs, while the kitchens and baths are fitted with porcelain tile. The bedrooms are topped with panned ceilings and floored with thick, sumptuous carpet.

The 2nd Floor West unit, priced in this listing, accommodates up to three guests. The bedroom features a king-size four-poster canopy bed, panned ceiling, and walk-in closet. The full bathroom is complete with jetted tub. This unit offers air conditioning and full laundry. The fully-equipped kitchen is finished with granite countertops and breakfast bar. The living room is equipped with a 55" 4K UHDTV with built-in Roku and a dual-reclining leather sofa. There is a 19" air bed available for an additional guest. The French doors open to a beautiful deck with gorgeous views of the foothills. Enjoy breakfast or dinner in the beautiful outdoors. This unit is described in full detail at Vrbo listing 1074905.

The 2nd Floor East unit also offers accommodations for up to three guests. The bedroom is finished with a panned ceiling, a California king bed, a walk-in closet and a 40” HDTV. The full bathroom is complete with jetted tub. The full kitchen comes complete with granite countertops and breakfast bar, cooktop oven. and all the modern amenities. The unit is equipped with air conditioning and full-size laundry. A 19" queen air bed accommodates two additional guests. The living room is complete with a 55” 4K UHDTV with built-in Roku and French doors opening to an alluring deck with beautiful views of Pikes Peak's foothills. This unit is described in full detail at Vrbo listing 1074904.

The 1st Floor apartment is a spacious two-bedroom, two-bath unit. The master bedroom offers a four-poster king bed, 39" HDTV, and full en suite bathroom with jetted tub. The beautiful rose and cream colors of the bedroom complement the cherry wood furnishings. The guest bedroom includes a four-poster queen bed and gorgeous armoire and is finished in shades of cream and blue. The living room sports a 55" 4K UHDTV with built-in Roku and a beautiful leather sectional. A full kitchen, oak dining room, laundry, air conditioning, and full guest bathroom make this unit complete. Open the French doors to your large flagstone patio, equipped with a gas grill and dining table under the shade of a gazebo. This rental comfortably sleeps up to five guests with use of the queen size 19" air thick bed.

Historical

These vacation rental apartments are in Jerome Wheeler’s carriage house built in 1888.

A second cousin of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jerome Byron Wheeler served during the Civil War, surviving to marry Harriet Macy Valentine (whose family founded Macy’s department store) in 1870. By 1879 he had become the president and a major shareholder of R. H. Macy and Company after the deaths of both its male heirs.

In 1882, Wheeler and his wife visited Colorado, seeking relief for Harriet’s severe bronchitis. They visited Manitou Springs, as it was famous for its mineral waters. In 1883, they built a summer home here, naming it ‘Windemere.’ This sat where the Post Office is currently located.

Soon, Wheeler began hearing reports of silver strikes in Aspen, and he purchased interests in promising mines. Although his time at New York City's most prosperous department store produced years of record sales and profits, Jerome Wheeler’s ambitions were shifting toward Colorado. Wheeler left his position and sold his shares in Macy’s in 1888.

Wheeler became involved in numerous mining ventures in Leadville and Aspen. He organized the Aspen Smelting Company, and built a mountain tramway to bring ore down the mountain to the smelter. He was president of the Croseus Gold Mining and Milling Company, as well as the Rock Hill Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company in Leadville. He was a partner in a marble quarry, and was president of the Grand River Coal and Coke Company. Before long, he was phenomenally wealthy.

He built two of downtown Aspen's landmarks; the Wheeler Opera House and the Hotel Jerome, putting nearly one million dollars in each. These are both thriving today. He built the first bank in Aspen, as well as a large residence, but never lived in the home. Known as the Wheeler-Stallard House, it currently serves as home to the Aspen Historical Society.

All told, he invested nearly $6 million into developing Aspen, and is remembered fondly as an icon there as a result.

Jerome Wheeler became a director of the Colorado Midland Railroad when it was organized in 1885, and brought rail connections to both Aspen and Manitou Springs. He and Colorado Springs railroad tycoon James John Hagerman invested over $100,000 in the extension of the Colorado Midland Railroad to the western slope, the first standard gauge railroad to cross the Continental Divide. Some of the rail beds and tunnels for this railroad can still be seen in various places around town and along US-24 west of Manitou Springs.

He started the Manitou Mineral Water Company, which was very popular back east and was even served at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

He invested in the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway, a cog railway that still transports passengers to the top of Pikes Peak.

As he had in Aspen, Wheeler also built the first bank in Manitou Springs, the Wheeler Bank. This yellow brick building sits at the east end of downtown.

Downtown sits a triangle of land with the clock donated by Wheeler to the town. His wife had been intrigued by a similar clock in Italy, so he spent $3600 to provide one for Manitou Springs.

In 1892, Wheeler became embroiled in the first of a series of lengthy and costly lawsuits over one of his silver mines. The combination of the judgments and the Panic of 1893, resulting in the crash of the value of silver, cost Jerome Wheeler nearly his entire fortune.

Wheeler's mining company laid off all its employees. His banks failed and closed for two years, but Wheeler paid his depositors every dollar and they lost nothing.

Manitou Springs continued to benefit from Wheeler’s largess, even after his fortunes had dwindled. He contributed $50,000 toward the construction of Manitou Avenue and outfitted a volunteer fire company. In 1913, after a devastating flood, he gave $10,000 to the city for emergency repairs.

Jerome Wheeler spent most of his remaining years at Windemere until his death on December 1, 1918.

New York. Aspen. Manitou Springs.

Jerome Wheeler was successful wherever he went, and he and Harriet certainly could have lived wherever they desired. But ultimately, they chose Manitou Springs as their home. Come to Manitou Springs and see what they discovered. This is a great place to be.

History of Windemere

Jerome Wheeler’s Windemere estate in Manitou Springs included an elaborate conservatory, this carriage house, billiard rooms and two bowling alleys. Roses for the Cliff House Hotel were grown in the conservatory and placed on guest's pillows each night.

After the death of the Wheelers (Harriet died in 1916), the estate was sold off, and the Wheeler residence was demolished for a hotel. The post office was built on the site in 1940.

The carriage house was divided into seven apartments about 100 years ago. The building fell vacant in the 1980's. We purchased the building in 1993 with the intention of developing it into a bed and breakfast. Ultimately, due to the constraints of time, money, full-time jobs, and kids to raise, the bed and breakfast was never realized. As they say, "Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans."

Come see why this property has now reached its highest and best use, over 135 years in the making. We think Jerome Wheeler would be pleased with what has become of his carriage house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free apartment features books, games, and a tennis court on site. Amenities and recreational activities include a music library, snowboarding nearby, and sledding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Tim and Kris Monroe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No tobacco or marijuana usage on the premises.

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: See our house rules.

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
Note from host: Non-guests allowed on premises pending approval.
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 and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

The Heart of Manitou Springs. Award-winning. Luxurious. Romantic. 2nd Floor West Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Date night
We enjoyed the beautiful property and that it is walking distance to restaurants for our date night. The bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Manitou Stay
We had a great time staying in this historic Manitou house. It has so much charm and character, was located right on the main avenue, and was so comfortable to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lara s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and convenient place!
Very cute and comfy place! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A., St. louis, Missouri , USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in a lovely place
This place has everything you need for a great getaway. Close to everything! We didn’t need to move the car for anything. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay in a fantastic location
I had the best time staying in Manitou Springs at this property. Entry was easy. It’s a beautiful space with all of the amenities you need. Plus, you can walk downtown easily, no worrying about parking, which is incredibly convenient. Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Communication
Unfortunately had to cancel my stay, but had great communication and interaction with with the hosts. Hope to stay here soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable
We stayed two nights. It was even better than the pictures. The space was lovely and extremely convenient to everything. Very Happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We loved our stay in this charming home with so much history! The added touches were very thoughtful and the husband and I appreciated them very much. The home was very clean and the easy walk to town made it priceless since parking in Manitou is almost impossible. Would definitely come stay again if we're back in the area..thank you so much for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Third time stay
We love the Manitou Springs area and plan a trip there, every year. We are so happy to have found this VRBO, as it is close to the downtown area and you can walk to many places. Tim & Kris are outstanding hosts and respond quickly to any concern. We plan to be back next year and will make our reservation once we know the date we will be coming. Thanks so much for your kindness. Jim & Sue
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
This is a beautiful little town and the property just added to the quaint feeling. Owners were so accommodating and the place was very comfortable! Excellent location to walk to anywhere you’d want to go. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Missouri Valley, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Manitou Springs getaway
The location was great since it is only one block from the main street. We liked being within walking distance to the shops and places to eat. The parking lots around town were busy, and we liked the convenience of being able to walk. One thing to note is the driveway and parking spot is narrow at the house. It could be a challenge if you have a larger SUV. There is a park across the street, and we enjoyed the concerts on Friday evenings. The band stopped playing by 9pm, so no issues with noise. There were bottles of water and wine waiting for us when we checked in. We also appreciated the extras that were provided like coffee, spices and condiments and dishwasher and laundry pods. These are items we haven't had included with other VRBO properties. Tim and Kris were responsive and said we could check in early. We had a very comfortable stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely condo in great location
Great location across from cute park. Just a short walk to the heart of Manitou Springs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a great location.
Great place, clean, and had everything we wanted in a location. Most stores were in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! So beautiful and clean. They had everything we needed to have a great stay. Recommend highly! The view from the deck is gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Quaint Town
Loved the location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, libations and your view of Pikes Peak. Very comfortable carriage house with all the amenities. Bonus was the close proximity of driving to the Peak and best of all visiting the Olympic & Paralympic Training Facility & Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Vacation
The Carriage House West was a lovely unit -- clean and comfortable. Such a great touch having a personal greeting on the fridge on arrival. We had everything we needed. My Godson loved the park and creek just across the street and he especially loved the penny arcade just a couple of blocks away! I really enjoyed having shops and restaurants just steps away after a day of adventure and exploring. Also, laundry is included in the unit. More than one night there was live music in the park and we could just sit on the balcony and enjoy. Having a parking spot is key in Manitou. Figured out quickly how to negotiate the driveway (decided to back it in rather than park head on). Communication with the hosts was great before and upon arrival. I would definitely consider staying at the Carriage House again and would highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Manitou Springs has been my favorite town for almost 50 years, and now that I have found the perfect place to stay, I can't wait to return! My family stayed in the downstairs 2-bedroom unit last time and this trip I stayed in one of the 1-bedroom upstairs units--absolutely beautiful, everything you could possibly want including a washer/dryer! Beautiful location, right in front of Soda Springs Park, walking distance to all the shops, Miramont Castle, & all the springs (I found them all)! Love it, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place!!!
Our stay was a little get-away to celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary. Everything was perfect. Loved the location! Very well appointed, had everything we needed. Extremely clean!! Thank you Kris and Tim.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We stayed for 3 days while on a road trip. The location was perfect. We could walk to restaurants, shops, and lively parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great property!
We spend time in Manitou every year and this time we decided to try this location after seeing the listing several times. We loved it. Very nice unit, spacious, and the hosts left us a very nice little gift. Great balcony, easy to walk downtown. Parking might be a challenge with a full size SUV (Suburban or a large truck).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great great stay!
The location was the best part followed closely by the deck overlooking the park and view of the Incline. We loved our stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway
We just stayed for a one night get away but loved the property. Location in town is great. The home was clean, welcoming and very comfortable. Communication was great as well. We will be coming back for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

loui h., granite city IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway!
We loved this property. It really fulfilled our weekend needs. The home was clean and well stocked. We really enjoyed the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024