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Lightning Laboratory — electricity decor, mural ceiling, secret patio, W/D
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 148.6 sq m
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Colorado Springs, CO
- Pikes Peak Center17 min walk
- Colorado College18 min walk
- Garden of the Gods7 min drive
- Colorado Springs, CO (COS)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Convertible Sofa Sleeper in Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Downstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Main Floor Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Main Floor Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Lightning Laboratory — electricity decor, mural ceiling, secret patio, W/D
An Electrifying Stay: A tribute to Nikola Tesla and his Colorado Springs lighting laboratory
💡Tesla themed: patents, insulators & art
🎨 Ceiling mural features Tesla’s laboratory
🥩 Equipped kitchen w/ outdoor BBQ & dining
⚽ Basement: TV, foosball, board games, & books
✨Washer/dryer, pack-n-play, high chair, games
✌Two living areas - great for time together or separate activities
❤️ Downtown: short walk to restaurants, playgrounds, breweries, & shopping
❝ I constructed a laboratory in the neighborhood of Pikes Peak. The conditions in the pure air of the Colorado mountains proved extremely favorable for my experiments, and the results were most gratifying to me.❞ Nikola Tesla, inventor, engineer, futurist ~1899
This is the ultimate vacation getaway! Nikola Tesla selected Colorado Springs for many of his electrical experiments - you should too!
This charming home was designed for your vacationing pleasure. Located in the heart of downtown yet set aside in a quiet neighborhood, you can walk to all the best shopping, restaurants, and events in Colorado Springs in 5 to 10 minutes, including close proximity to the Pinery at the Hill, Colorado College, the Pikes Peak Center and the Fine Arts Center. The drive to Old Colorado City is 5 minutes or Manitou Springs is 10 minutes.
NIKOLA TESLA LIGHTNING LABORATORY:
This character house has been completely renovated with a modern and industrial look and feel and designed with the decor and history of inventor Nikola Tesla. Come inside to enjoy an awesome combination of woods, metals, and materials and learn a little more about electricity in the late 1890's.
HOUSE:
Designed for Your Comfort - Keep warm and cozy in the winter with radiant in-floor heating. We install window AC units in the main floor bedroom and living room during the warmer months.
2 BEDROOMS & 2 BATHROOMS:
The main level bedroom has a queen size bed with high-end plush mattress and contemporary furniture and fixtures. The 4 piece bath is adjacent to the bedroom and has a dual shower head, and large soaking bath. The main floor provides accessibility for those who want to experience the Colorado mountains without using stairs. All hardwood flooring!
The downstairs bedroom also features a queen size bed with high-end plush mattress and contemporary furniture and fixtures. A make-up area is tucked away in the bedroom and utilizes an old singer sewing machine as the table. Open the walk-out patio door and you can enjoy your morning coffee or an afternoon drink in a truly unique outdoor space with industrial medal chairs and side table. The adjacent bathroom features a rain shower and large vanity.
LIVING:
The living room includes a charcoal leather couch with pull-out queen sofa sleeper, entertainment center and large flat screen tv.
KITCHEN & DINING:
The modern kitchen is fully equipped to make cooking at home a pleasurable experience. You'll find stainless steel appliances, glass cook top, and a modern dining table with contemporary chairs that seats 6. You'll enjoy the chalkboard ceiling with images depicting tesla's design ideas and famous quotes.
Enjoy the 300+ days of sunshine in Colorado Springs by barbecuing and eating at the 6-top picnic table on the outdoor brick patio.
LAUNDRY:
The main floor bathroom contains a stackable washer/dryer to help keep up with the dirty clothes you create while exploring the mountains.
ENTERTAINMENT:
The downstairs is well appointed and packed full of memory-making capabilities: large den with entertainment center, flat screen tv, foosball table and bar top, board games and books.
PARKING:
This is a quiet and set aside neighborhood with plenty of on-street parking directly in front of the house.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
- Downtown Colorado Springs (5 minutes walk) - all the best shopping, restaurants, and activities
- Pinery at the Hill (2 minute walk)
- Olympic Training Center (10 minute drive)
- Garden of the Gods (10 minute drive)
- Broadmoor (10 minute drive)
- Cog Railway (15 minute drive)
- North Pole/Santa’s Workshop (20 minute drive)
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (15 minute drive)
- Hiking at Red Rocks Canyon (10 minute drive)
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park (20 minute drive)
- Cave of the Winds (15 minute drive)
- Seven Falls (15 minute drive)
- Broadmoor World Arena (13 minute drive)
- US Air Force Academy (15 minute drive)
RENTAL AGREEMENT:
Upon reservation confirmation, Guest will need to complete a Rental Agreement which outlines the terms and conditions for use of our property. This is the same as the terms listed on VRBO but we require your signature as a condition of our permit with the city.
City of Colorado Springs approved short term rental permit #0215
💡Tesla themed: patents, insulators & art
🎨 Ceiling mural features Tesla’s laboratory
🥩 Equipped kitchen w/ outdoor BBQ & dining
⚽ Basement: TV, foosball, board games, & books
✨Washer/dryer, pack-n-play, high chair, games
✌Two living areas - great for time together or separate activities
❤️ Downtown: short walk to restaurants, playgrounds, breweries, & shopping
❝ I constructed a laboratory in the neighborhood of Pikes Peak. The conditions in the pure air of the Colorado mountains proved extremely favorable for my experiments, and the results were most gratifying to me.❞ Nikola Tesla, inventor, engineer, futurist ~1899
This is the ultimate vacation getaway! Nikola Tesla selected Colorado Springs for many of his electrical experiments - you should too!
This charming home was designed for your vacationing pleasure. Located in the heart of downtown yet set aside in a quiet neighborhood, you can walk to all the best shopping, restaurants, and events in Colorado Springs in 5 to 10 minutes, including close proximity to the Pinery at the Hill, Colorado College, the Pikes Peak Center and the Fine Arts Center. The drive to Old Colorado City is 5 minutes or Manitou Springs is 10 minutes.
NIKOLA TESLA LIGHTNING LABORATORY:
This character house has been completely renovated with a modern and industrial look and feel and designed with the decor and history of inventor Nikola Tesla. Come inside to enjoy an awesome combination of woods, metals, and materials and learn a little more about electricity in the late 1890's.
HOUSE:
Designed for Your Comfort - Keep warm and cozy in the winter with radiant in-floor heating. We install window AC units in the main floor bedroom and living room during the warmer months.
2 BEDROOMS & 2 BATHROOMS:
The main level bedroom has a queen size bed with high-end plush mattress and contemporary furniture and fixtures. The 4 piece bath is adjacent to the bedroom and has a dual shower head, and large soaking bath. The main floor provides accessibility for those who want to experience the Colorado mountains without using stairs. All hardwood flooring!
The downstairs bedroom also features a queen size bed with high-end plush mattress and contemporary furniture and fixtures. A make-up area is tucked away in the bedroom and utilizes an old singer sewing machine as the table. Open the walk-out patio door and you can enjoy your morning coffee or an afternoon drink in a truly unique outdoor space with industrial medal chairs and side table. The adjacent bathroom features a rain shower and large vanity.
LIVING:
The living room includes a charcoal leather couch with pull-out queen sofa sleeper, entertainment center and large flat screen tv.
KITCHEN & DINING:
The modern kitchen is fully equipped to make cooking at home a pleasurable experience. You'll find stainless steel appliances, glass cook top, and a modern dining table with contemporary chairs that seats 6. You'll enjoy the chalkboard ceiling with images depicting tesla's design ideas and famous quotes.
Enjoy the 300+ days of sunshine in Colorado Springs by barbecuing and eating at the 6-top picnic table on the outdoor brick patio.
LAUNDRY:
The main floor bathroom contains a stackable washer/dryer to help keep up with the dirty clothes you create while exploring the mountains.
ENTERTAINMENT:
The downstairs is well appointed and packed full of memory-making capabilities: large den with entertainment center, flat screen tv, foosball table and bar top, board games and books.
PARKING:
This is a quiet and set aside neighborhood with plenty of on-street parking directly in front of the house.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
- Downtown Colorado Springs (5 minutes walk) - all the best shopping, restaurants, and activities
- Pinery at the Hill (2 minute walk)
- Olympic Training Center (10 minute drive)
- Garden of the Gods (10 minute drive)
- Broadmoor (10 minute drive)
- Cog Railway (15 minute drive)
- North Pole/Santa’s Workshop (20 minute drive)
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (15 minute drive)
- Hiking at Red Rocks Canyon (10 minute drive)
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park (20 minute drive)
- Cave of the Winds (15 minute drive)
- Seven Falls (15 minute drive)
- Broadmoor World Arena (13 minute drive)
- US Air Force Academy (15 minute drive)
RENTAL AGREEMENT:
Upon reservation confirmation, Guest will need to complete a Rental Agreement which outlines the terms and conditions for use of our property. This is the same as the terms listed on VRBO but we require your signature as a condition of our permit with the city.
City of Colorado Springs approved short term rental permit #0215
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Nearby parks & playgrounds (walking distance)
Events
No events allowed
No events. Strictly enforced by the City.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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
Note from host: No events. Strictly enforced by the City.
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STRP-0215
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Colorado Springs
Located in Westside, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Seven Falls. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pikes Peak Center or Broadmoor World Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Colorado Springs, CO
What's nearby
- Monument Valley Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Pikes Peak Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Colorado College - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
- Garden of the Gods - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cerberus Brewing Company - 6 min walk
- Summa - 9 min walk
- La Casita Mexican Grill - 14 min walk
- Sushi Spot - 14 min walk
- Mactory Gourmet Mac N Cheese - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mary Kay @ Relaxitaxi Homes

Throughout our travels, we have come to appreciate unique design, fun architecture, and places that make you feel more alive. When not working, we are both avid outdoorsmen and enjoy all the Pikes Peak area has to offer - hiking, camping, climbing, running, spelunking, rafting, skiing, snowboarding and more.
Why they chose this property
Few homes combine the charm of history with the warmth and convenience of modern design. Step inside to experience the wonders of Colorado mountain living.
What makes this property unique
This charming home was designed for your vacationing pleasure. Located in the heart of downtown yet set aside in a quiet neighborhood, you can walk to all the best shopping, restaurants, and events in Colorado Springs in 5 to 10 minutes, including close proximity to the Pinery at the Hill, Colorado College, the Pikes Peak Center and the Fine Arts Center. The drive to Old Colorado City is 5 minutes or Manitou Springs is 10 minutes. Plus we're 10 minutes from the Olympic Training Center if you're coming in for an athletic event.
Conveniently located, this home is a wonderful option for those interested in visiting the downtown Colorado Springs area while not sacrificing the quaint charm of Tesla's Laboratory.
Conveniently located, this home is a wonderful option for those interested in visiting the downtown Colorado Springs area while not sacrificing the quaint charm of Tesla's Laboratory.
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