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The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave.

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A two-story house with a balcony, a wooden deck, and a stone wall in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, a stainless steel oven, and a microwave.
A porch with two rocking chairs, a door with a glass panel, and a light fixture above the door.
A traditional living room with a dark wooden sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.
A wooden staircase with a white door and a stained glass window at the top.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated in the mountains, this vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The property features 4 bicycles for exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoor patio, and rest assured, the stay is pet-friendly. Nearby attractions include Arcade Amusements and Miramont Castle.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Manitou Springs Heritage Center
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Manitou Springs, CO
  • Place, Manitou Springs Heritage Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Manitou Incline
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 / Second living room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave.

The Allison House is a fully restored historical mansion located in the heart of Manitou Springs right next to the best restaurants, galleries and shopping that Manitou has to offer. Here you will find privacy, views, the charming whisper of the mountains around you, and a wonderful over sized deck from which to enjoy it all. Let this be your headquarters for exploration, learning, and experiencing historical Manitou Springs.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1500305vb
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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

About the area

Manitou Springs

Located in Manitou Springs Historic District, a neighbourhood in Manitou Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and The Broadmoor Seven Falls, while Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are popular area attractions. Consider Ford Amphitheater for a night out or Arcade Amusements if you're travelling with kids.
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Manitou Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Arcade Amusements - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manitou Springs Heritage Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manitou Incline - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave. located?

This family-friendly Manitou Springs holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Arcade Amusements and Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway. Garden of the Gods is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, very well stocked with everything you could need for your stay. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful for family vacation! Great space to be together, so much room and fantastic table for games. Back deck is amazing and the creek area is so relaxing. My grandkids learned to ride bicycles here this weekend, which is only a small example of just how special this place is. Manitou Springs is so walkable with great food and lots to do. This rental is top of the list!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideally located for exploring Manitou Springs and the surrounding area, the house was exceptionally comfortable, not to mention absolutely beautiful. We were delighted with how well equipped the kitchen was, how well furnished the rooms were, and how welcoming the outdoor spaces were (especially since we visited during a heat wave and while there was a lot of smoke from fires in the region). Everyone loved the house and are thinking about the next trip to Manitou even if just to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great walkable location, very clean property and well supplied kitchen. Enjoyed our stay very much. Wish we had more time there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic property! The house’s bedrooms, bathrooms, and living spaces comfortably housed our group of 8 people where everyone had plenty of room to spread out and we appreciated the historic yet updated charm. When our group grew to 14 people for a BBQ, there was easy parking for everyone and it was the perfect entertaining property with multiple outdoor spaces for us to relax, socialize, and play lawn games. We enjoyed sitting next to the creek in the shade of the mature trees as well as sitting under the covered porch when a thunderstorm arrived. It was extremely quiet even though its close proximity to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well cared for, well stocked and very comfortable!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was nice. Had everything we needed. Host was very responsive. Convenient to shops, restaurants and activities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place is amazing and beautiful. The only slightly negative thing is no air conditioning downstairs, so the downstairs bedroom was a little warm for sleeping. Other than that, the place is gorgeous! The master upstairs is to die for!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a very nice property to be able to do a variety of things. Sit by the fire pit and listen to the creek flowing by, sit out back on the deck, or sit in one of several cozy rooms with comfy couches and chairs. Plenty of space for all! The house is close enough to walk into town to go shopping too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was amazing! The house is gorgeous and has everything you could possibly think of you need. We had the best stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This property was fabulous. We’re in town for a wedding and shared this beautiful house with several family members. Couldn’t have asked for a better property or location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely So perfect!!! Location of the house the layout of the property and the wonderfully beautiful house itself. Not to mention all the interesting history of the house!!! The owner and his team made our stay so fantastic!!! The house was stocked with everything you could need and more. We thank you so much for making our stay absolutely amazing!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a nice house. Set in a good spot, shopping and restaurants close enough for comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and lovely area. Love the history of the house.Very comfortable and well stocked with everything you need. Great place to host our pre- Wedding Party but we had clean off debris from large back porch and furniture. Also had to clean off chairs near creek and fire pit. There was a conflict on total charges which i have never encountered with the numerous VRBO bookings we have done. It ended up being twice what I thought and would have canceled but we already had a party planned.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the indoor and outdoor space. Great place to stay to walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic property on the quiet west end of Manitou. Furnishings were stylish and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped.This was our second stay in this property. This time we hosted two dinners for our children and grand children. The master suite is perfect. The large bath area included a dressing room and a towel warmer.Parking was plentiful and free.We hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the history of the house and location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautifully decorated, and the kitchen was very well-equipped. Lots of extra little touches, like a towel warmer in the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved the place. We’ll definitely be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Beautiful, historic place, on a creek, well appointed, very comfortable - will do again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Morgan was very helpful with questions about the area for our family event.The house was beautiful and well appointed. There was nothing more we could have needed. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen and bathrooms clean and very well stocked.. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

This property is gorgeous and was the perfect place to stay while we shared time with family and friends before dropping of our very own AFCadet of class 2028.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property was gorgeous. Large fully stocked kitchen - perfect for making a Thanksgiving meal for family. Four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2 living rooms. Had everything you needed. Loved the location and the town. Thank your for making our annual Thanksgiving/Christmas time together so wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect place for 6 fun friends in their early 70's

The owner and the VRBO contact were wonderful working with us and answering all of our questions. It's a beautiful property and so well situated to the wonderful historic town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Easy walk to park, arcade, restaurants, and shops. Communication with host and owner was fantastic. Loved hearing firsthand about the history of the property. Comfortable, clean, well-appointed. Kids and kids at heart loved the video game and board games. Such a gem; would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Morgan Melendez

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Premier Host

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