Following the pandemic, Colorado Springs saw 24 million visitors in 2022. Colorado Springs made Airbnb's 24 Places to Visit in 2024, joining international cities like Paris, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and Rome. The list was based on global searches from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2023, for 2024 travel plans.

Galatic Oasis 1966

• Area: Southeast, Aiport
• The Vibe: Unique Retro Space Experience
• Beds/Baths: 5 Beds, 3.5 Baths
• Starting Price: $218/night

Don't miss this stunning retro space-themed home, Galactic Oasis 1966! It's a blend of a 1966 household with modern luxuries. Explore the lives of fictional characters like Colonel Lance T. Trident and his family preparing for the 1966 moon landing. Guests can discover their story through Space Age artifacts scattered around the house. Despite its eccentricity, the decor, including a huge custom round circle bed, is uniquely beautiful. Plus, it's conveniently close to the airport and U.S. Space Force bases.

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Peacock Manor

• Area: Shooks Run
• The Vibe: Funky, ecletic downtown cottage
• Beds/Baths: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
• Starting Price: $85

Enter this distinctive solar-powered, vibrant backyard cottage, described by a guest as feeling like living in a painting. The studio brims with character, featuring ceiling art and radiant heated flooring. Situated near Shooks Run creek, it offers uneexpected tranquility yet remains a breif stroll or bike ride from downtown. The backyard boasts a shared 420 lounge, and your host, a prominent local food journalist, offers expert dining and drinking recommendations beyond the listed 30 Best Restaurants.

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The Element House of Mystery and Wonder

• Area: Fountain
• The Vibe: World bazaar meets Colorado zen
• Beds/Baths: 3 Beds, 2 Baths
• Starting Price: $180

This unique Colorado Airbnb offers an Indiana Jones-style adventure within its decor. Guests love the Element House Treasure Hunt, a quest with 13 hidden clues throughout the home, promising hidden keys, challenges, and even possible treasure. The eclectic decor ranges from Middle Eastern tapestries and Khan weaponry to the fire-themed Victorian touches and elemental-themed bedrooms. Enjoy backyard relaxation or activities like meditation and axe throwing.

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Mountain Modern | Garden of the Gods

• Area: Garden of the Gods
• The Vibe: Westside local neighborhood living
• Beds/Baths: 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
• Starting Price: $254

Pleasent Valley, a beloved neighborhood for locals, stands out for its prime location. This renovated '60s split-level offers direct access to Garden of the Gods and Rock Ledge Ranch trails just blocks away. With mountain modern finishes, expansive decks, and stunning Pikes Peak views from floor-to-ceiling windows, this home accommodates 12 guests and sits opposite a 6-acre park - perfect for a family vacation in Colorado Springs.

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Mountain Shadows Retreat

• Area: Mountain Shadows
• The Vibe: Foothills family home
• Beds/Baths: 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
• Starting Price: $582

Natives praise the Westside as the ultimate locale, particularly Mountain Shadows - an '80s and '90s family-friendly neighborhood. This timeless home is a haven your family won't want to depart from. Kids adore the treehouse, trampoline, ping-pong, and foosball, while adults appreciate the basement bar, backyard hot-tub, and fire pit. With open space behind offering hiking and picturesque Pikes Peak views over the Front Range, there's something for everyone at this Airbnb.

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Shisharka Lodge

• Area: Garden of the Gods / Manitou meets Old Colorado City
• The Vibe: Earthy red-rock townhouse
• Beds/Baths: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
• Starting Price: $186

The stunning red rock formations extend beyond Garden of the Gods park limits. Nestled amid the bluffs between Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space, this spacious studio townhouse offers a retreat. Enjoy the '70s-style sunken living room with an open beam vaulted ceiling and a backyard hot tub - perfect for relaxation.

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Stunning Modern Broadmoor Home

• Area: Cheyenne Canon
• The Vibe: Mountain modern viewhouse
• Beds/Baths: 6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms
• Starting Price: $1,142

This modern home features floor-to-ceiling windows and a large folding door that erase boundaries between indoors and outdoors, offering panoramic mountain views. Relax in the reading loft or Japanese soaking tub for a quiet retreat. With decks on both levels, including a rooftop deck with lounge beds, it's perfectly located near expansive trail networks in Cheyenne Canon and Stratton Open Space, just a mile from the Broadmoor and 10 minutes from downtown.

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Golden Egg Cottage

• Area: U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
• The Vibe: Downtown tiny house
• Beds/Baths: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
• Starting Price: $103

Nestled in the serene Divine Redeemer neighborhood, this backyard cottage offers a private haven. Located just across the garden and hen house from the main residence, this beautifully renovated tiny house provides a bright retreat. An integrated cruiser bike in the decor adds a unique touch, perfect for cyclists or enthusiasts. Close proximity to downtown makes biking there a breeze, while an essential visit to nearby is the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center.

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Onaledge Historic Lodge

• Area: Manitou Springs
• The Vibe: Great Gatsby manor
• Beds/Baths: 8 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms
• Starting Price: $1,217

Ideal for large families, elopement gatherings, DIY yoga retreats, or simply ample space to explore, this historic Arts & Crafts mansion embodies the essence of Manitou Springs' founding gold barons. Revel in hardwood finishes, historic charm, and breathtaking mountain vistas. The kitchen features a commercial Viking stove with two ovens, and the hosts can suggest private chefs or caterers. With accommodations for 20 guests, a 10-seat hot tub, and just under a mile walk to Manitou Springs, this residence offers an unforgettable experience.

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The Loft

• Area: Old Colorado City
• The Vibe: Historic loft in the heart of OCC
• Beds/Baths: 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms
• Starting Price: $184

Experience the heart of one of Colorado Springs' most historic districts by staying in Old Colorado City. This third-floor loft, situated in a building dating back to 1901, immerses you in the area's vibrant past - the former home of lively saloons and brothels during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. Step out to find eclectic galleries, boutiques, eateries, and bars right at your doorstep. Enjoy stunning views from the balcony while reveling in the charm of the exposed brick walls, custom hardwood floors, and lofty 12-foot ceilings.

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Whether hosting visitors, planning a staycation, or seeking a nearby escape, these Colorado Airbnb options promise a stylish and authentic accommodation. Interested in investing in Colorado Springs' rental properties? At Cutting Edge Realtors, our team includes agents who specialize in vacation investments. Please contact us today and one of our qualified agents will reach out promptly.