711 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States | (888) 708-2081
Spectacular location in central Manitou Springs near cafes and antique shops
Short drive to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and Cave of the Winds
Warm, spacious, thoughtfully decorated rooms include DVD players
Delicious hot breakfasts with gluten-free and vegetarian options
Free street parking behind inn
Outdoor whirlpool great for
exhilarating soak on cold nights
Homemade cookies are a yummy
afternoon treat
Continental-style breakfast can be
delivered to rooms or served to go
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Small children only permitted in
one unit (a pro for some)
Bedding may be a bit frilly for some tastes
This cozy, three-pearl bed and breakfast is an ideal option
for couples and families with older children looking to be in the
heart of Manitou Springs. Situated at the foot of Pikes Peak, the Avenue is a
dolled-up home with large, comfortable bedrooms and homey decor. The inn is within walking distance of
coffee shops and antique stores, and is a 15-minute drive from downtown Colorado
Springs. Piping hot breakfasts are served at the communal dining table; guests looking for more privacy can have their morning meals delivered to their rooms. An outdoor whirlpool adds a romantic touch.
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Scene
Cozy Victorian home full of antiques
The Avenue is a Victorian home surrounded by a yard with back patio, a whirlpool, and a garden strewn with
antique wagon wheels and a kitchen sink. It was built in 1886, making it one of the older houses in the area, and it served as a boarding house for 50 years. This large home has seven guest bedrooms with private baths along with a Carriage House
with two fully equipped one-bedroom apartments. It's set
on a hill, its staircase guarded by a stone lion, and two flags – the stars and
stripes and the Denver Broncos – billow over the covered front patio.The main
house and Carriage House are full of historic heirlooms. Original oil paintings
line the walls and there are a series of wooden shelves containing porcelain
tea kettles, crystal vases, and handmade knick knacks. There are a few sitting
areas on the lower level and rooms on the middle and top floors. There's also a breakfast room that opens up into the kitchen with a large communal table. Like
the town of surrounding Manitou, the home has a civilized frontier feel about it.
Location
In Manitou Springs, near cafes and antique shops
The Avenue is smack in the middle of the small, historic
town of Manitou Springs, right next to the large lawn of a public library. All of the town’s coffee shops, antique stores, bars, and restaurants can be reached on foot in 10 minutes or less. There's free parking on the street behind the inn. The
top three natural tourist attractions: Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and Cave
of the Winds are each a six-minute drive away and can be reached by bus in about
10 minutes. Downtown Colorado Springs is a 15-minute drive away and Colorado
Springs Airport is 30 minutes. Denver International Airport is about an hour
and 40 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Spacious, individually furnished rooms with plush, comfortable beds
Each of the seven guest rooms and
two Carriage House units has its own individual color scheme and decor. Beds
are covered in thick quilts (though the bedding may be too fussy for some) and feature antique iron bed frames or handcrafted
wooden headboards. Decorations include antique upholstered chairs, ornately
framed mirrors and paintings, cushy armchairs and love seats, and large hooded bedside lamps. Some rooms are more spacious than others, but all have private bathrooms, some with claw-foot tubs and others with shower/tub
combos. Designed for adults and children 16 or older, a couple of the rooms
have an extra single bed/futon but only one of the two Carriage House units allows families with younger children. All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with cable and DVD players, and a selection of movies, robes, toiletries, wine glasses, and cork screws.
Features
Free plentiful breakfasts, outdoor hot tub, and free Wi-Fi
Breakfasts
are made fresh daily and can include omelets, French toast, pancakes, and quiche.
The owners can accommodate special diets and gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available. For those not wishing to eat at the large communal dining table, a continental breakfast
can be delivered to the room or provided to go. Homemade cookies are served in the afternoon. Other features include an outdoor hot tub for guest use and free parking located on the street behind the inn. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
