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The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave.

Adults-only vacation home in Manitou Springs

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in the heart of Manitou Springs, The Allison House offers a serene retreat with an oversized deck to take in the surrounding mountain views. Enjoy your private haven amidst charming restaurants, galleries, and shopping.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Historic Allison House Manitou Ave Manitou Springs
Historic Allison House Manitou Ave
Historic Allison Manitou Ave Manitou Springs
Historic Allison Manitou Ave
The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave
La Histórica Casa de Allison en la Avenida Manitou
The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs
The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave. Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Manitou Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cave of the Winds - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Manitou Incline - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Keg Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Red Dog Coffee & Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Iron Springs Chateau - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Canyon Rim Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ruffrano's Hell's Kitchen Pizza Manitou Springs - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Manitou Springs vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Arcade Amusements, Rainbow Falls, and Miramont Castle. Garden of the Gods is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

The Historic Allison House on Manitou Ave. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steph B.

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

Such a terrific property!

This is an amazing house with a fascinating history. The kitchen is well appointed and the indoor and outdoor spaces are comfortable. It has easy access to the main town area and park - really everything you're hoping to find!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Perfect spot to access all Manitou has to offer!

Simply put, perfect, quiet, parking, access!! Two families of 4 (Teens 13-15) stayed several nights and this property is perfect. Walking or biking (provided by property) access to downtown Manitou. Don't question it, just book with confidence! 6 total beds are available so everyone had their own bed to sleep on. Adults 2 per bed, kiddos each had their own. Perfect! ~Will
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori U.

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

Amazing house!

Everyone was blown away by how cool this house was! So nice to be able to walk into town to the nearby restaurants, shops and arcade . The abundant parking is very valuable since it is scarce and costly around Manitou Springs. The back patio with a grill, smoker and fire pit is as private as it gets. And the river and bridge out front are so peaceful. We had an absolute blast! All the beds were extremely comfortable and the kitchen is very well stocked with supplies. We hope we will be able to come back again in 2025. Thank you to the hosts for sharing such a memorable home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Family vacation

Chose this house for our Manitou Springs vacation. It was a great property with an incredible location. Spent every evening on the back deck and lots of time out front by the creek. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

judi a.

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

A DREAM COME TRUE

THIS HOUSE IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND STAYING THERE WAS LIKE A DREAM COME TRUE. I LOVED IT. OUR ENTIRE FAMILY LOVED IT.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

House for a wedding

It was great. The house and grounds were beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Judy C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Perfect Wedding!

We held our wedding at The Allison House. Everything was absolutely perfect! The communication from day one was top tier, I never had a question that went unanswered from the host. The house was clean and accommodated the whole wedding party. Our family/friends were blown away with how beautiful the house was. Thank you for making our special day even more amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful house that combines classic yet comfortable decorating in the living room and bedrooms with the luxury of modern kitchen and bathrooms. Nice property with lots of outside seating where you can hear the sound of nearby Fountain Creek. Quiet location yet close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie H.

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

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

excellent house in an excellent location

We really enjoyed staying here. They had everything we needed. It was a great location for seeing downtown Manitou Springs. We walked everyday, and we didn't need to drive anywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Allison

Fun girl's weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

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

Women’s Getaway

The house is well-appointed with plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces, and a 5 minute walk into town for browsing and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Perfect Property/Location/Host

Has everything you need- wish we didn’t have to go home…
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla R., Tucson

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

Incredible Home & Amenities

This home was exactly as advertised, and more. From the moment we walked in the door, it felt like home. Plenty of room for living, entertaining, and eating. I was there with my children/spouses/grandkids at various times. There was room for everyone. We spent so much time in the kitchen cooking; and in the dining room eating and playing cards. Also, many hours sharing memories in the living room. Then when everyone got restless, we walked around Manitou Springs. . . .gorgeous! Can't say enough about this host/home. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Allison House stay

Beautiful historic property located within walking distance of downtown Manitou. Creek runs right by the property adding that special sound. Great place will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Girls weekend

Beautiful place and great location, would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great place right near downtown Manitou Springs

Large, beautiful place within an easy walk of downtown. Near a small grocer for supplies.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ERIC A.

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

Golfing

Great house, great location. Loved it....
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Better than I could have imagined

Blocks from downtown on a road that's easy to walk. Beautiful house. I mean... OMG. The AC and heat were really strong. Beds were super comfy. I couldn't complain if I wanted to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Randy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Tough entrance

We chose the property due to its location. We have a number of guests with health issues and wanted to be within walking distance of the shops. Upon arriving we found that there was no automobile entry, as the city was pouring a sidewalk in front of the driveway. Upon notifying one of the owners, they stated they were unaware of the issue, however another owner was on premises when we arrived, so obviously was aware we would not be able to park on site, however we were not notified. We had to park at a hotel next door and carry our bags and groceries to the house. The only access was through a very narrow gap between a privacy fence and a garage. Needless to say, very trying for a group of older folks with health issues. Had we been previously warned or had there been anything available for day-of arrival, we would have made other arrangements, but neither was the case. I was refunded a paltry $50 per night by the owners, which was truly insufficient based on the excess trouble, stress, and initial rate. The home itself is adequate with a nice outdoor space, once one has made the trek on to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcie E.

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

Amazing time

The location of the house was perfect for just about everything we wanted to go see and do on our trip. The house was so comfortable and fit us comfortably. Thanks so much!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

linda s., Denver, CO

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Great House!

My group of friends and I really enjoyed our stay at this location. It was walking distance to downtown Manitou Springs, which was really nice since parking there can be impossible sometimes. The house was amazing. A historic treasure, for sure. The accommodations were comfortable, and the house well laid out for a larger group. Here are the negatives: The house could have been a bit cleaner. Just needed a little extra TLC in that department. Several of the lamps were either broken altogether, or the light bulbs were burnt out. It would have been nice to have working lamps in the more common areas. There are TV's in every room, but it's a system that's hard to figgure out. It's all streaming, but we couldn't figure out out to get most of the TV''s to work. We finally got the one in the front "parlor/living room" to work, but either the batteries were no good in most of the remotes, or the correct remotes were not in the right rooms. Even with the one TV we could get to work, we had to manually change the channels, and work the volume, on the TV itself. None of the remotes worked. This could be remedied by making sure the right remotes are in the right rooms, the batteries work, and the instructions for working the TVs are better explained in the guide book for the house. Overall, these are minor things, and our stay was lovely. The house is great! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021