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Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home

Holiday home with kitchen, near Pearl Street Mall

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Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Blue Bedroom with very comfortable queen size bed!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 369.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Pearl Street Mall
  • Place, Folsom Field
  • Place, University of Colorado Boulder
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home

Please note: The City of Boulder limits short term rentals to a maximum of 29 days and thus we can only offer rentals for 29 days or less - thank you for your consideration.

Coronavirus Update:
Susurro is cleaned per local and state recommendations with 1 day vacant between guests.

Please note Susurro is entirely independent of the rest of our home, meaning that there is no shared ventilation, which makes Susurro an even safer place for you to stay. We welcome any and all suggestions for keeping you healthy during your stay.

Update:
January 25, 2023 - we have replaced our beautiful antique stove ( truthfully - that was a challenge to cook on) with a new contemporary inductive electric stove (with convection and air fry oven) due to recent research documenting the health hazards associated with gas stoves and replaced all stove related cooking utensils.

We replaced the living room sofa with a Room and Board sleeper couch that is very comfortable.

Additionally we will be solar powered with the installation of photovoltaic panels towards the end of February 2023. We have installed an EV charger (Level 2 ChargePoint 48amp) that is fee for the first time use as well.

Welcome to Boulder, Colorado...everything you want from a big city, yet it feels like a small town; world-class restaurants and shops, a major university, an abundance of cultural events, a plethora of year-round outdoor activities and lots of music from around the globe.

Minutes from downtown Boulder, walking distance to excellent coffee and tea houses, restaurants, bakery, shopping, well equipped grocery store, trails and more. Our artist’s home is located within a quiet, historic residential district known as Mapleton Hill. 'Susurro' - our sunny and light, very private garden/walk-out apartment has a separate entrance and is part of our recently eco-remodeled home originally built in 1910. Our 750 sq. ft. apartment is colorful, eclectically furnished, with hot water baseboard heating, solar powered, all domestic water filtered, cork floors, lots of light, antique cooking stove, custom trim, open layout, split level (with two steps) - living room/dining room/kitchen, hand painted floor, and mosaic tiled bathroom floor. Our home is a “come and borrow a cup of organic sugar” kind of home. Please note - Susurro is exceptionally well insulated however, we live upstairs, we are very quiet and we do not wear shoes inside our home. If you need total silence please reconsider - you will hear soft footsteps but never voices and in eight years we have had only two complaints.

'Susurro' is two blocks away from the foothills of the Rockies with great hiking trails, and the continental divide only a thirty-minute drive away. We are a 30 minute drive to Denver; 30 minute drive to Eldora Mountain Resort, 60 minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, and a 1.5 to 2.25 hour drive to Loveland, Winter Park, Breckenridge and Vail ski areas.

Boulder has year-round sunshine. The winter season usually brings brief snow storms followed by beautiful sunny days. It's not uncommon to have warm weather in the high 60s-70s in February and March. Late spring and summer offers warm days, wonderful thunderstorms and few airborne pests. Please note - we do not use pesticides or insecticides in Susurro, so you will occasionally find spiders. If this is a problem please make other arrangements. Falls are warm with cool nights and some of the most amazing displays of light and color.

Well cared for and behaved dogs are welcome.

Inspections and Safety:

City of Boulder Short Term Rental License RHL-0000634

There have been legitimate concerns raised in the national and international media about the safety and lack of regulation of short-term rentals. Rest assured that:
Susurro is up to date in all required inspections (per City of Boulder rental license regulations); has a current rental license (see: http://gisweb.bouldercolorado.gov/agswebsites/pds/rentalinquiry/ - any property with a color-coding has an up to date rental license); has commercial property insurance from American Modern Insurance that covers short-term rentals; and Susurro includes functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors as well as fire extinguishers.

In addition, each bedroom has City of Boulder approved egress windows and two door exits, in the unlikely event of a fire.

Your safety is important to us.

Keywords: Separate Garden Level/Walk Out Apartment in Home with completely private entrance.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Sorry no cats due to allergies
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Tobacco on city sidewalk only THC/CBD outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please leave keys on the kitchen table. There is no need to do anything further, although leaving clean dishes is always appreciated. No need to take out the trash. Have a safe journey home.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
City of Boulder, CO does NOT allow for rentals exceeding 30 nights consecutively.

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
Property Registration Number RHL-0000634

We should mention

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

About the area

Boulder

Located in Central Boulder, a neighbourhood in Boulder, this holiday home is near theme parks. Sawhill Ponds Trailhead and Eldorado Canyon State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Long's Iris Gardens and Fiske Planetarium. Sommer Bausch Observatory and Foothills Community Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boulder, CO

What's nearby

  • Pearl Street Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boulder Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Folsom Field - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Chautauqua Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of Colorado Boulder - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Arvada Ridge Station - 38 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beleza Coffee Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pasta Jay's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jungle - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ozo Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home located?

Located in Central Boulder, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Boulder Park and Pearl Street Mall. University of Colorado Boulder is 2.8 mi (4.5 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. 267 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 293 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, good location, very clear directions from host. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne K.

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

Would stay here again

Lovely place to stay with everything we needed. Great location and communication!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Short visit in Boulder

Great value, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

glenn d.

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

Five stars

Cozy bungalow. For those who have visited Barcelona , this place will remind you of Gaudi. Perfect location for those on foot. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Boulder weekend and wedding

We enjoyed our stay in this very comfortable place with lots of character. Nice short walk to a mountain view hike and the Pearl St outdoor mall. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

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

Great Place to Stay

Great location! Everything was as advertised…Bruce was very responsive to my questions. Ideal Market is close by and fantastic. Great hiking within walking distance. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

Crafty cozy getaway

Enjoyed the artistic realm of the property and proximity to Pearl st and hiking trails. Too short. Hope to come back in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian J.

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

Bolder Boulder Base

We had a great stay here during our family Bolder Boulder trip. Nice neighborhood, location and proximity to downtown, and perfect size/accommodations for a small family. Appreciated the decor, quietness, and cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Loved it …again

We loved this location just as much on our second visit as we did the first time! The location is fantastic and the property is clean and unique.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Fabulous!!

Loved everything about this place! Location, comfort, had everything we needed, lovely hosts, and much more. I can't think of anything that wasn't perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Loved this place

Such a sweet place! Bruce and Marcella definitely have an artistic eye, and a whimsical approach to interior design. It was a perfectly comfortable place for my son and me, in a lovely neighborhood … our hosts were very responsive and accommodating … we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
5 stars - this property rocks! We all enjoyed it! Coming back again for sure! This is a very, very nice, comfortable place to stay in historic Mapleton! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C.

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

Fun stay, good place, awesome town!

We loved staying at Susurro. Comfortable baement apartment had everything one might need. Pretty plants and flowers everywhere! Bruce set us up for success!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misti D.

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

Artists Haven

Lovely basement apartment in Mapleton Hill area of Boulder. Walk to trails, Pearl Street and locals only restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

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

Cute, comfortable, great location

Really enjoyed our stay. This place had everything we needed. Short walk to Pearl St, restaurants et al. Nice neighborhood to walk around and short walk to trail access just up the street. Great communication and welcoming hosts. We'd come back and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

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

Boulder visit

Nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

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

Cool artist apt in great neighborhood

Quiet neighborhood nestled in gorgeous gardens. Clean, well-designed apartment with beautiful artwork. Host very responsive. Easy access to CU Boulder campus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Cycling vacation

3 blocks from a long climb!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

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

Great neighborhood

Perfect location for visiting my daughter who lives in the neighborhood. Felt safe leaving my windows open at night, enjoying the sounds of crickets and listening to the gentle raindrops which I’m told are rare in august in Colorado. Overall a very peaceful and pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen and Jeff S.

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

Lovely stay in the artist abode!

We had a great stay at Bruce and Marcella’s and would definitely come back! It felt like a cozy little home/ comfy beds and nice artistic touches through. We also really liked the outdoor patio area and the proximity to downtown and the Ideal Market plaza. Thanks for a great experience! Colleen, Jeff and family
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Byron D.

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

Great location

This was a great find for us. Eclectic decor, comfy digs. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The owners were very responsive. When we reported a broken French press, were had new one in the door step that afternoon even though there was a coffee or on the premises.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Pamela M.

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

Home away from home

Comfortable, convenient, clean and cozy, this VRBO rental worked very well for us. Our one challenge is that we couldn’t figure out how to work the TV, and a little info would be helpful for those of us not accustomed to a ‘smart TV’. Otherwise, everything was very nice. Thank you for all the thoughtful touches (and for shoveling the snow!).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Peaceful with convenient access

The property is creative and funky in the best sort of way, the hosts are amazing people who are warm and welcoming and long time inhabitants of the area, and the location is quite peaceful while giving quick access to both mountain trails and all the amenities of downtown Boulder. The neighborhood where the property sits provides a beautiful pagentry of diverse architecture and landscaping and was a joy to explore when not hiking or exploring downtown. The kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed making and eating meals here when not sampling the restaurants nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C., Davidson

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

Boulder Retreat

This is a lovely home in walking distance to amazing restaurants and shops on Pearl Street. The home is welcoming and clean with everything you need for a relaxing vacation. It is located on a quiet street in beautiful Mapleton. Bikes can be rented nearby, so we didn’t even need a car for our 10-day stay. The beds are really comfortable, the kitchen is fully stocked, and the outdoor eating area is the perfect place for a morning cup of coffee along with a good book. We definitely plan to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

karen h., Capitola, California

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

Mapleton Hill

The house is in a great location. It was very small and flooded while we were there. The air condition system was very noisy and semi-effective on very hot days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Poulter

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I am from Medellin, Colombia and am an artist and psychotherapist. I consider Susurro to be an ongoing art Installation as well as the rest of the 'orange house'. Susurro means 'to murmer' in Spanish. It is a custom from Colombia to name your home - hence Susurro. My partner is a PTSD researcher, 'artist's slave' and musician - playing the mbira (thumb piano) from Zimbabwe.
We have two daughters - both graduated from college and making decisions about graduate school - which makes us old (they think), young (we know)...
We purchased Susurro with the intent of remodeling it - but ended up completely rebuilding it from the foundation up. We were the architects, draftspeople, general contractor, electrician, plumber, interior designer, painters, etc - you get the drift and we are still married - happily.
We have totally enjoyed living here and meeting all the interesting people who have stayed here from different parts of the world.

Why they chose this property

Boulder is a beautiful city with incredible outdoor activities and cultural events. We chose this neighborhood due to its proximity and convenience to both downtown Boulder and mountain trails. We live in the 'orange house' on the property because we think this is the best neighborhood in Boulder. That being said we are available anytime while simultaneously guaranteeing your privacy.

What makes this property unique

We feel incredibly privileged to live in this house and be able to ride our bikes, walk to nearby trails and cafes and enjoy the many and varied events and activities that Boulder offers. We love the sunshine that abounds in Colorado. Susurro is quiet, private and simultaneously centrally located. We invite you to experience the beauty and comfort first-hand! We speak English and Spanish.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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