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Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 370 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Boulder, CO
  • Pearl Street Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Folsom Field
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Boulder

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Boulder, a 2-minute drive from Pearl Street Mall and 7 minutes from University of Colorado Boulder. .This vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Folsom Field and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from North Boulder Park.

What's nearby

  • Boulder Theater - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pearl Street Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chautauqua Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Colorado Boulder - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Folsom Field - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Arvada Ridge Station - 38 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasta Jay's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beleza Coffee Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jungle - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spruce Farm & Fish - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪West End Tavern - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home

Please note: The City of Boulder limits short term rentals to a maximum of 29 days and thus we can only offer rentals for 29 days or less - thank you for your consideration.

Coronavirus Update:
Susurro is cleaned per local and state recommendations with 1 day vacant between guests.

Please note Susurro is entirely independent of the rest of our home, meaning that there is no shared ventilation, which makes Susurro an even safer place for you to stay. We welcome any and all suggestions for keeping you healthy during your stay.

Update:
January 25, 2023 - we have replaced our beautiful antique stove ( truthfully - that was a challenge to cook on) with a new contemporary inductive electric stove (with convection and air fry oven) due to recent research documenting the health hazards associated with gas stoves and replaced all stove related cooking utensils.

We replaced the living room sofa with a Room and Board sleeper couch that is very comfortable.

Additionally we will be solar powered with the installation of photovoltaic panels towards the end of February 2023. We have installed an EV charger (Level 2 ChargePoint 48amp) that is fee for the first time use as well.

Welcome to Boulder, Colorado...everything you want from a big city, yet it feels like a small town; world-class restaurants and shops, a major university, an abundance of cultural events, a plethora of year-round outdoor activities and lots of music from around the globe.

Minutes from downtown Boulder, walking distance to excellent coffee and tea houses, restaurants, bakery, shopping, well equipped grocery store, trails and more. Our artist’s home is located within a quiet, historic residential district known as Mapleton Hill. 'Susurro' - our sunny and light, very private garden/walk-out apartment has a separate entrance and is part of our recently eco-remodeled home originally built in 1910. Our 750 sq. ft. apartment is colorful, eclectically furnished, with hot water baseboard heating, solar powered, all domestic water filtered, cork floors, lots of light, antique cooking stove, custom trim, open layout, split level (with two steps) - living room/dining room/kitchen, hand painted floor, and mosaic tiled bathroom floor. Our home is a “come and borrow a cup of organic sugar” kind of home. Please note - Susurro is exceptionally well insulated however, we live upstairs, we are very quiet and we do not wear shoes inside our home. If you need total silence please reconsider - you will hear soft footsteps but never voices and in eight years we have had only two complaints.

'Susurro' is two blocks away from the foothills of the Rockies with great hiking trails, and the continental divide only a thirty-minute drive away. We are a 30 minute drive to Denver; 30 minute drive to Eldora Mountain Resort, 60 minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, and a 1.5 to 2.25 hour drive to Loveland, Winter Park, Breckenridge and Vail ski areas.

Boulder has year-round sunshine. The winter season usually brings brief snow storms followed by beautiful sunny days. It's not uncommon to have warm weather in the high 60s-70s in February and March. Late spring and summer offers warm days, wonderful thunderstorms and few airborne pests. Please note - we do not use pesticides or insecticides in Susurro, so you will occasionally find spiders. If this is a problem please make other arrangements. Falls are warm with cool nights and some of the most amazing displays of light and color.

Well cared for and behaved dogs are welcome.

Inspections and Safety:

City of Boulder Short Term Rental License RHL-0000634

There have been legitimate concerns raised in the national and international media about the safety and lack of regulation of short-term rentals. Rest assured that:
Susurro is up to date in all required inspections (per City of Boulder rental license regulations); has a current rental license (see: http://gisweb.bouldercolorado.gov/agswebsites/pds/rentalinquiry/ - any property with a color-coding has an up to date rental license); has commercial property insurance from American Modern Insurance that covers short-term rentals; and Susurro includes functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors as well as fire extinguishers.

In addition, each bedroom has City of Boulder approved egress windows and two door exits, in the unlikely event of a fire.

Your safety is important to us.

Keywords: Separate Garden Level/Walk Out Apartment in Home with completely private entrance.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This vacation home features a stereo, books, and snowboarding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a video library, and ecotours nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Bruce Poulter

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Tobacco on city sidewalk only THC/CBD outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Sorry no cats due to allergies

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 Registration Number RHL-0000634

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mapleton Hill Artists Colorful Apartment Welcoming Home Boulder
Mapleton Hill Artists Colorfu

Mapleton Hill - Artists Colorful Apartment in Welcoming Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 277 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

glenn d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Five stars

Cozy bungalow. For those who have visited Barcelona , this place will remind you of Gaudi. Perfect location for those on foot. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crafty cozy getaway

Enjoyed the artistic realm of the property and proximity to Pearl st and hiking trails. Too short. Hope to come back in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Our stay was great. Cozy place, clean, close to Pearl street. We enjoyed walking most places and taking our dogs for neighborhood walks. The neighborhood is beautiful. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Comfortable, convenient, clean and cozy, this VRBO rental worked very well for us. Our one challenge is that we couldn’t figure out how to work the TV, and a little info would be helpful for those of us not accustomed to a ‘smart TV’. Otherwise, everything was very nice. Thank you for all the thoughtful touches (and for shoveling the snow!).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This was our 3rd or 4th stay, while visiting our daughter in Boulder. Very comfortable and homey apartment, perfectly clean, equipped for cooking (which we didn't do), even has washing machine and dryer Walking distance to some beautiful hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and comfortable

Boulder was very cold with heavy snow, but the apartment was warm and cozy. We didn't arrive until late in the evening, but the host made check in easy for us. The location is excellent for local stores, coffee shop and restaurants and just a short walk into town for shopping and sightseeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Loved visiting my boy at college
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful neighborhood in Boulder

Wonderful location walkable to central Boulder as well as local hikes. This lower level unit in Bruce’s home is bright, cozy, clean, quiet, and thoughtfully equipped with a private fenced garden and easy parking. We even found that it was reasonably priced on CU Family weekend. We hope to come back soon and highly recommend it to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H., Atascadero

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Apartment

We enjoyed our stay very much. It's a lovely, very well equipped two bedroom apartment. The location is just a short walk from downtown. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!!

Loved everything about this place! Location, comfort, had everything we needed, lovely hosts, and much more. I can't think of anything that wasn't perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in Boulder

The Artist's Apartment was a wonderful stay for my recent trip to Boulder. The space was clean, as-described and shown in the listing, and in a great location that was very walkable. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this place

Such a sweet place! Bruce and Marcella definitely have an artistic eye, and a whimsical approach to interior design. It was a perfectly comfortable place for my son and me, in a lovely neighborhood … our hosts were very responsive and accommodating … we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Boulder Base

We had a great stay. We are a middle-aged couple who just wanted to explore Boulder for a few days. The location was perfect and beds super comfortable. It was very quiet at night which made for great nights of sleep. Thank you, Bruce, for hosting us in your adorable and cozy apartment. We would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misti D., Washington, District of Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness

Artists Haven

Lovely basement apartment in Mapleton Hill area of Boulder. Walk to trails, Pearl Street and locals only restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed

Thank you for letting us enjoy your property & treat ourselves to some fresh blackberries
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tona, Yorba Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars - this property rocks! We all enjoyed it! Coming back again for sure! This is a very, very nice, comfortable place to stay in historic Mapleton! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great neighborhood

Perfect location for visiting my daughter who lives in the neighborhood. Felt safe leaving my windows open at night, enjoying the sounds of crickets and listening to the gentle raindrops which I’m told are rare in august in Colorado. Overall a very peaceful and pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Mapleton Hill

We had a wonderful stay. Check in and check out was seamless and the property was in great condition. The location was perfect with walking access to a park and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay

Great location Cozy house Really want to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space, lovely neighborhood!

We loved our stay! The space was comfortable, clean and fun (definitely an artist's space!). Our hosts left detailed instructions and were available if we needed anything. The neighborhood is beautiful and has quick access to outdoor activities. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

corey b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great art filled home/property super cozy and close to everything in town

Great visit to an amazingly appointed eclectic artists home with great wildlife (birds squirrels, rabbits, in a nice quiet quaint neighborhood very close to the downtown area! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay/visit and highly recommend ! Bruce was an excellent and accommodating host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient

Very clean and comfortable accommodations. Worked well for me and my daughter. Location is convenient, rooms are comfortable, and unit is well stocked with essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay, good place, awesome town!

We loved staying at Susurro. Comfortable baement apartment had everything one might need. Pretty plants and flowers everywhere! Bruce set us up for success!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C., Davidson

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Hideaway

We loved our stay at the Artist Alcove in Boulder! The location is convenient to Pearl Street, hiking trails, and restaurants/coffee shops. The home is clean and filled with everything needed for a memorable Boulder vacation. This was our second stay at this VRBO, and we hope to make this an annual event.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cycling vacation

3 blocks from a long climb!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024