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Hummingbird Guest Cottage on Black Forest Ranch

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View of the ranch property
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Colorado Springs, CO
  • St. Francis Medical Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • UCHealth Memorial Hospital North
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • US Air Force Academy
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Colorado Springs, CO (COS)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hummingbird Guest Cottage on Black Forest Ranch

The cottage is located on a 1/4 section working ranch. It is secluded in a treed area within 10 minutes of restaurants and shopping. It has all the country ambiance with all the modern amenities. Located 20 minutes from the Air Force Academy, 30 minutes from the Garden of the Gods, 45 minutes to the Cave of the Winds and one hour to the base of Pikes Peak.


This property welcomes 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA travelers.

Property manager

Mark Bissell
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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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
Portable Crib, Pack & Play, High Chair.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted inside the cottage.
We look forward to your stay, please park between the cottage and the tan Chevy pickup.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colorado Springs

Located in Black Forest, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fit and Fun Park and Climbers Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Longview Park, or check out an event or a game at Security Service Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Medical Center - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • UCHealth Memorial Hospital North - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • US Air Force Academy - 19 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 32 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Life Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Purple Toad Social Tap & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Peak View Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hummingbird Guest Cottage on Black Forest Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hummingbird Guest Cottage on Black Forest Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hummingbird Guest Cottage on Black Forest Ranch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hummingbird Guest Cottage on Black Forest Ranch located?

This family-friendly Colorado Springs cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Black Forest Section 16 and Forest Plaza. The Pineries Open Space and Black Forest Meadery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H.

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

Home away from home!

We so enjoyed our stay. Comfortable and convenient for our visits to children and grandchildren in the CO Springs area. A respite at the end of the day to relax.
Stayed 24 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger or Denise F.

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

Beautiful escape!

Lovely place, with everything you could need. Hosts were gracious and responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

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

Relaxing retreat

The Hummingbird Guest Cottage was perfect for the 3 of us for our 5 night stay while attending Parents Weekend at USAFA. The cottage was very clean, the beds were comfortable and the hosts, Mark & Angela were quick to respond to messages and very friendly. We enjoyed seeing deer and wild turkey on the property as well. Would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Charming cottage

Charming, rustic cottage - close to town but felt we were deep in the country - very peaceful! Loved seeing the deer & hummingbirds on the property. Owners were very pleasant & easy to get along with. Great place to spend our down time while we were not attending wedding events or sightseeing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

5th Birthday Party

Hummingbird Cottage is clean, somewhat remote and delightful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

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

Hummingbird cottage

Comfortable and peaceful. Everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Fabulous Cottage!

Hummingbird Cottage at Black Forest Ranch was awesome - more than we could have hoped for! Thanks Mark and Angela. You were excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet S., Gilbert, AZ, USA

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

Little House in the Big Woods

Wonderful retreat on the southern edge of the Black Forest area of Colorado Springs. We stayed for 34 days, all of June and first days of July. So restful to get away from the busy traffic in most of the area. We have family that live nearby in Meridian Ranch and it was a pretty drive on country roads to go visit them.
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy F.

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

Peaceful

We had a wonderful stay. We had everything we needed. It was just outside of town on the main house property and was so quiet and safe. We were 15-20 min drive to everything we wanted to see and a Walmart close by for groceries. The house had everything we needed. We had a wonder stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Quite

Course enough to town but dead quite at night. Loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

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

Fantastic Experience in Colorado Springs

Mark and Angela were wonderful hosts. We arrived to a spotless cottage that was more than welcoming. The house was exactly as it was described which made things so much less stressful when traveling with young children. The amenities were perfect with all details well thought out. Definitely enjoyed our stay, thank you again so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Beautiful Property

The cottage felt like home the moment we walked in and the property is beautiful. We had mountains views and saw all kinds of birds and wildlife right outside our window every day! The property is very private and quiet. The hosts were amazing. They were very welcoming and they had everything we needed for our stay. From toiletries to luxury towels, kitchen essentials and a welcome basket, everything was perfect. We would 100% recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a getaway in Colorado Springs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Granddaughter’s Wedding/Family Reunion

Plan was for Son & Granddaughter to stay with wife & I. I ended up being hospitalized with heart attack $ steak. Missed the whole week. Son, Daughter & 2 granddaughters stayed in our place. Between airfare, rental car & VRBO non-refundable we lost out on $3k. Family thoroughly enjoyed their stay. Probably never get another chance with our aging & increasing health issues we will never get to experience this wonderful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

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

Perfect Week my

It was a perfect week. The house was clean and cozy. The property was beautiful and quiet. The kitchen was well equipped. The hosts were pleasant and friendly. It was all we could have asked for and more. Thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne C.

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

Sweet little cottage on beautiful land

Beautiful little cottage, with enough room for 4. Very clean and well kept. The grounds were beautiful as well. Lots of birds, evidence of deer. The owners were responsive and easy to contact. The only not so positive issue was the water pressure in the kitchen. Owners definitely tried to repair but could not during our stay. We made do, and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Cozy Cottage!

This was our second visit to The Hummingbird Cottage, we were able to stay for almost 5 weeks this time, obviously we love it! Very comfortable for us retirees, feels like a "home away from home" to us. The peacefulness of being half a mile away from a busy road & encroaching subdivisions was wonderful...traffic is very busy throughout most of the Colorado Springs area, and this is a true retreat in the Black Forest. The owners home and ceramics studio are the only other buildings by the cottage, and the owners are great folks! Very friendly and quick to respond to any contact we initiated with them. So many extra touches: basket of snacks, toiletries in bathrooms, flower garden & deck plants, spices & condiments, laundry & cleaning supplies, nightlights, reading material, super comfortable beds & pillows (lots of pillows!). We hope to stay here each time we visit this area.
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

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

Charming country retreat near to Colorado Springs

My husband and I stayed for 3 nights in June. The cabin is a charming country retreat. It has a full and well stocked kitchen, you could prepare Thanksgiving dinner with all of the pots, pans and plates available. Appreciated that there were condiments in the fridge to use. The cabin has lot's of nice extra's for your stay, we even found sleeping masks and ear plugs the bedroom dresser. The cabin is filled with the Bissels' family pictures and we enjoyed talking with Mark about his family and working ranch. 160 acres are available for walking and taking in the peace and quite of the countryside. Lot's of wildlife to see. The only thing missing was a guest information book which would and been helpful to have about how the cabin works and where you can walk on the property. Other than that I would highly recommend the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Syntia Z.

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

Beautiful escape in the woods

Beautiful property and a lovely updated clean and well decorated home. Very comfortable and had lots of utensils and other items in the kitchen so we could easily cook which we like to do. Adorable cafes around the corner, but a little removed from the city hub a bub which was really nice coming from orlando florida. Loved the peace and quiet. Had a deer come up to our glass door it was so beautiful. The main bedroom does get a bit hot in the morning, but it was a good way to wake up and not sleep too long. Lots of wonderful amenities and close to the sites like garden of the gods was only twenty minutes. Wish there was shade for the car to park under. We had been parking under a sliver of shade of a tree but the owners came home on our last day and drove a railroad spike so we couldn't do that anymore. I found that odd and unsettling. The trip was definitely more comfortable because they were away for most of it. Their home is directly across from the cottage so it was a bit weird after that feeling like they were watching us. There was nothing in front of the tree but dirt so there was no reason for that and it soured the end of our perfect trip a bit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

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

Absolutely Amazing!

Outstanding! Loved every inch of this cottage; so well-decorated; so welcoming. Super clean! Would love to stay here again and again. Luxurious linens; plush bath towels; specialty bathroom soaps; a variety of condiments so you don't have to buy a full jar or bottle that you'll never use up. And the hosts were very responsive and helpful. This is the place to stay when visiting Colorado Springs and nearby towns!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A., Ny

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

Better than home!

We loved the cottage. Mark and Angela were very hospitable. It was so clean, the location was perfect and we loved that it was secluded from all the city lights and we were able to stargaze and watch meteors at night . I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Great, peaceful stay in Black Forest

Gorgeous property and beautiful, clean home in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. Very peaceful and serene with wonderful hosts in house next door. Would definitely stay again. Thank you, Angela and Mark for matthis cottage so comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our time here! The kitchen was great to cook in and we enjoyed eating dinner on the outdoor deck. It was an easy drive for lots of beautiful hiking and lots of fun things in surrounding towns. The place was clean and the host provided lots of snacks that were yummy. Would definitly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacques A.

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

One of our best experiences ever !

My wife and I truly enjoyed staying at The Ranch. Our hosts were Super. Every room was spotless. The kitchen was larger than expected, and the best equipped we have stayed at. No question, that we would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

LUANN M.

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

Great resting spot.

We reserved this place while son was having surgery. Close to everything and the place was so well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Extremely Pleasant

I stayed here for a week with my father and we both loved the property. My father enjoyed the cottage and learning all about the owner’s’ family history. As we were coming back from the springs we saw a herd of mule deer on the property, very cute. Loved the gift basket of snacks, the chex mix was perfect for our hikes. The bottle of water and chocolate mint next to the beds was a pleasant surprise. Definitely recommend for anybody who needs to getaway .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mark Bissell

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Languages:

English, Spanish

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