1898 Victorian Bungalow Nestled at the Base of Pikes Peak-Near Attractions

This home is nestled in the peaceful hold between Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. Thirty minutes to the zoo, an hour to the casinos.

We had a great time staying here. Location was convenient to everywhere we visited. Property was clean, cozy, and comfortable. Kitchen was sufficiently well-equipped and we were able to cook most of our meals there. Host was wonderful to work with.

We loved this cottage. It was spacious and clean and we had everything we needed. It is in a quiet neighborhood in a wooded area. We loved being close to many hiking trails and Manitou Springs. It was the perfect getaway for my family. Sally sent us detailed instructions and the house had plenty of books, maps, and handouts to find activities ans hiking trails.

We loved the house!!!! Everything was perfect!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful bungalow with us! Sorry for the late review!!!

Raphael's Retreat is an amazing getaway. This was our second stay and it was even better than the first time. We stayed in April before (and loved it), and our recent September stay gave us warm, beautiful weather and coffee every morning with dozens of hummingbirds as entertainment. We have family in Colorado Springs and this is our number one choice whenever we come. BONUS: Walking distance to Wines of Colorado - amazing food and beautiful setting.

We came to Manitou Springs to hike the incline and found this amazing house outside of the city and it was everything we were hoping for. We absolutely loved everything thing about this house and location. Communication with Sally was amazing. The beds were very comfortable, the house was well stocked . We would definitely stay again. Thank you so much for allowing us to share your beautiful home.

Lovely house among the pines. It quickly became my routine to drink my coffee on the porch, look at the trees, and enjoy the hummingbirds play. The historic house is lovingly maintained and very comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer!

This property is located in the perfect place. Just outside a large city, yet far enough into the mountains to forget you are near a large city. The home is roomy, clean, and well equipped for the traveler. We sat on the front porch and enjoyed the mountain air for most of our visit. We loved it.

This is a great old house that has been updated smartly and outfitted well to host guests. Our family of five loved it. Sally & Tom have thought through everything carefully to share the property well with guests while protecting their interests. We've stayed at plenty of rental properties over the years and the family agrees this one is our favorite. We loved the authenticity of staying in this little neighborhood in Cascade - as opposed to resorts or more touristy areas. It was easy to get to everything in CO Springs, Cave of the Winds, Pike's Peak and all the tourist favorites. But you get to retreat from the tourist laden areas for your home base. My youngest daughter and I loved hiking up to Mother's Rest and the beautiful little falls all around it. Plus we explored some of the other secluded trails around the creek. I want to come back and hike the more serious/strenuous Heizer Trail which starts in the neighborhood and features a 1900 foot climb over the first two miles. And what's amazing is how quiet and hidden this little area is from all the thousands of tourists packing CO in summer. It is so quiet and peaceful and beautiful. But whether hiking is a priority or not, you will love this location and the house. Kitchen is well stocked and they are generous sharing spices & staples so you don't have to buy/bring every little thing. Bathrooms and bedding are nice. And our youngest (10y.o.) loved climbing up to and sleeping in the loft each night.

This was our second time staying there. It is a beautiful location. We will definitely be back again.

We had a fantastic time at Raphael’s Retreat. The cottage had everything we needed for our family of 4. Our sons loved the attic room and Cascade Park. We used the cottage as a base camp for trips to Manitou Springs, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, Florissant Fossil National Monument, and The Flying W Ranch. The cottage was a clean, well stocked home to return to each evening. We loved eating breakfast on the porch and watching the numerous hummingbirds.Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!

Fantastic location for the Pikes Peak Race. Came with co-workers for a few days and this rental had everything we needed. Great communication from the owner with all my questions prior to booking and through the rental weekend. Would stay again.

We absolutely enjoyed the stay at the Cascade house. The owner, Sally, is amazing to work with. The property supervisor, Donald, lives right across the street and stopped by to introduce himself. Very pleasant. The house is lovely inside and out. It is so convenient for the plans we had in Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs. We loved the cog railway to Pikes Peak, eating at Walter's 303 Pizza in Colorado Springs, Art of the Spirits Distillery in CS and the chuckwagon dinner/show at the Flying W Ranch. Wish we could have stayed longer. We loved sitting on the front porch with coffee in the AM or cocktails in the PM watching the hummingbirds buzz in and out. I cannot say enough good things about this house and our stay. Thank you..

Every year I ask for a nice getaway for Christmas. Instead of getting stuff that ends up in storage, I get to have memories that last forever. This year Santa booked us a nice and cozy home at the base of Pikes Peak. The location was perfect. The owners were so informative and responsive. Would definitely stay here again. Places to eat breakfast, The pantry was delicious, Denver Biscuit company is a must and one of my favorite things to do is visit coffee shops. The exchange had the best coffee that we’ve ever had. Red Dog in Manitou Springs was good too. We spent a lot of time in Manitou Springs which is about 5 minutes away from this property. Dinner or lunch places we enjoyed was Savelli’s and Border Burger Bar. You can do as much as you want or as little as you want. This place was so nice. We will always remember our visit.

Everything was wonderful; all the little amenities that make a stay a home away from home was thought of. Central enough to drive to the sights we were interested in including on our vacation. Secluded in a quiet kind of way. Would highly recommend.