The Red Barn Retreat | Hot Tub | Pet Friendly

This property has many positives and a few negatives. Location is excellent with easy access to Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, Cliff Dwellings, Cave of the Winds, and especially Garden of the Gods. The Red Rock Canyon trails are right down the street, within easy walking distance. The house is spacious and clean. The backyard was a lot of fun for the grandkids; however, the fencing is not secure for a large-breed dog. Fortunately, ours is very small and was not an issue. All in all, it was very comfortable and in a quiet neighborhood. The few negatives were as follows. The door lock would not work for the first 15 minutes until the host reset the code. The master bedroom does not have AC and got very hot on two nights. The doorknob on the bedroom leading to the deck was about to fall off, so I fixed it with my trusty Swiss Army knife. The dryer does not turn off on its own, so keep this in mind that you don't leave it unattended. Beware of the steep driveway if you have low ground clearance, such as a van. We enjoyed our stay.

Location just can’t be beat. You are very near hiking destinations, areas of interest, great restaurants and quant shopping. It snowed the day before and day we arrived which really added to the experience. There was no snow at the place we stayed but at some locations we visited. The neighborhood is very quiet - which was nice. There is a terrific hiking trailhead within walking distance that can accommodate all fitness levels. If Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs are places you are looking to visit this is a great house to make your stay at.

House was very clean. Pictures did not do the driveway justice, it was steep. Upon arrival the entry code was incorrect and the storm door was broken. Luckily someone answered the phone and was able to assist quickly. Once inside we were hit with the strongest smell of fabreeze/ air freshener that I have ever experienced. It was overwhelming but we were able to air the house out after a couple hours. Our stay got better after our poor first impression. Kitchen had most everything you need for cooking. Hot tub and grill were nice and both worked. The main bedroom was nice and clean. Other than the annoying hiccups we had this would be a good place for a family or group of friends for a close stay to manitou springs.

I would give the communication more than 5 stars if possible. They were quick to answer calls emails and even texted back and forth. Property was more stocked with essentials than any other I’ve rented. Beds were extremely comfortable. Check in and check out was very easy. Location was amazing with Red Rocks canyon an 3 minute walk and Garden of the Gods a stones throw across the road. Hot tub a huge plus. Thanks so much and will be booking again

The home was very nice but drafty. We were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. Beds were comfortable! Couch was ok. Hot tub was PERFECT. Back yard and views were nice. Driveway was very challenging, especially in the snow.

Great location, everything we came to do was within a 10-15 minute drive (cog railway, garden of gods, red rock open space). Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals, just had groceries delivered. Plenty of towels and pillows. Hot tub was amazing. Beware the driveway is steep and this is a pet friendly property so there was a good share of dog hair throughout the home.

Great place to stay while we visited Colorado Springs. Very close to the Garden of the Gods and Old Colorado Springs.

Hosts were good and explained everything well

The house was very clean and spacious. The only thing that was disappointing is half the jets in the hot tub didn’t work.

Cozy cabin.

Great location! so close to great hikes, the garden of the gods and Manitou springs.

The home was very clean and the hot tub was pristine. We had a wonderful time relaxing. Communication with the host (a rental company, not an individual owner) could have been better — we had trouble getting timely responses to questions before our stay, and check-in instructions didn’t arrive until after the scheduled time, leaving us waiting on the deck for about 45 minutes. It’s a charming home, though it’s clearly managed solely as a short-term rental. While we enjoyed our visit, it’s a little disheartening to see homes like this taken out of the local housing market by commercial operators, especially in areas where housing is already tight.

We had a great stay!

We had a very nice time at this property. The hot tub was relaxing and especially nice after my husband and daughter climbed the Manitou Incline! The towels were nice and fluffy. Having a fenced-in area was helpful in keeping track of our two pups. Just a warning to future guests: The stairs to the upstairs bedroom are very steep. Be careful! The washer/dryer as hidden in a storage room. We discovered it at the end of our stay. We should have asked about it earlier. Overall, the location was great and the cabin was nice.