About this space
Get away from your busy life. Nestled along Fountain Creek bubbling beneath pines and mountain views this train caboose is the perfect place to relax, unwind and explore. Enjoy nature overlooking the creek from your private hot tub on the deck. Located within walking distance of secluded hiking trails and the Wines of Colorado. Santa's Workshop and Pikes Peak highway a minute away. Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City are a 7 minute drive.
The space
This caboose built in 1972 was purchased from the Illinois Central Railroad after it was decommissioned, went to the Monticello Railway Museum and subsequently moved to this property in 2006. It has since been tastefully renovated with a full bathroom, clawfoot tub and large living area with sink, fridge and microwave. The private deck has a hot tub on it where you can relax and spend time with your favorite person. Staying here feels like stepping into the past where history comes to life with every charming detail.
One of the best things about this property is its proximity to exploration and attractions. It's an excellent adventure basecamp from which you can head deeper into the mountains and visit Woodland Park or down into Colorado Springs within 10 minutes. Some of the highlights close by:
- Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
- Garden of the Gods
- North Pole - Santa's Workshop
- North Slope Recreation Area & Catamount Lakes
- The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
- Manitou Incline & Manitou Springs
- Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Catamount Trailhead & Heizer Trail
- Green Mountain Falls
- Old Colorado City
- Glen Eyrie Castle
- North Cheyenne Cañon Park
- Seven Falls
We fully stock the caboose with coffee, dishes, utensils, soaps, shampoo, conditioner, towels and propane for the BBQ grill. Wi-Fi is provided and the smart TV has a couple of premium streaming services logged in and others available.
We don't ask our guests to complete any chores upon checkout so you can make the most of your day.
The living area has plenty of space to cuddle up and read a good book, eat dinner, play games, or watch a movie. The yard on the property has plenty of space for activities.
Guest access
Booked guests and pets enjoy private access to the entire caboose, deck, hot tub and BBQ grill. You are welcome to wander around the 2 acre property and wade in the stream.
Important notes
This is a historic caboose has an evaporative cooler and fan for comfort, not AC. Thanks to the high elevation, shade from surrounding hills and trees and the nearby creek, refreshing air flows naturally at night. These elements combine to make heat rarely a problem
Let us know if you have questions about the area or things to do. The property also hosts our primary residence, simply drop us a message or say hi! We know most guest prefer full privacy so we default to that