Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6201 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Fort Collins, CO

Old Town Square11 min walk
Colorado State University14 min walk
New Belgium Brewing Company Headquarters18 min walk
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lower Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Lower Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to The Sanctuary of Fort Collins. Built in 1902 and designated a historic landmark by the City of Fort Collins, this property has the distinction of being the home of seven different churches in its 100+-year history. We purchased the partially-renovated property in 2012, completed the renovation over the next few years and have since made it our full-time guest house. It features period-correct architectural elements, retains its original wood floors and stained glass, yet still provides the modern comforts of today.

There are three bedrooms, each with their own bath and all on separate levels. The main level of the house features an eat-in kitchen, the master bedroom and bath, an additional half bath, and the formal living room, which features my grandmother’s baby-grand Steinway, dating back to the late 1920s. The upstairs loft features a game room and the second bedroom and bath. The basement features a media room, wine cellar, office area, laundry room, and the third bedroom and bath. Outside you’ll find a quaint courtyard, gazebo and patio space for dining al fresco or simply enjoying the garden.

We use enhanced cleaning procedures and keep the property vacant a minimum of 24 hours between guests.

If there is anything we can do for you to make your stay more pleasant, please let us know. We live next door and are happy to help when we can. Please note the carriage house and garage are not available for rent and may be occupied by our own guests during your stay. However, do not expect any disruptions should this be the case.

Fort Collins STR License # 0013135STR

Property manager

Mark & Denise McFann

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

B H McCarty House, circa 1902. Wrap around front porch for use with ground floor

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Not suitable for young kids. Stairs and breakables

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking is on the street in front of or beside the house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Fort Collins

Located in Fort Collins, this holiday home is in the city centre. Odell Brewing Company and New Belgium Brewing Company Headquarters are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Old Town Square and Foothills Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and Fort Fun. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Fort Collins, CO

What's nearby

Old Town Square - 11 min walk
Fort Collins Lincoln Center - 13 min walk
Colorado State University - 14 min walk
New Belgium Brewing Company Headquarters - 18 min walk
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Lima Coffee Roasters - 8 min walk
The Colorado Room - 13 min walk
Cheba Hut - 13 min walk
Los Tarascos - 12 min walk
Blue Agave Grill - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Former Church in the Heart of Old Town located?

Located in the centre of Fort Collins, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cache La Poudre River and Colorado State University. Old Town Square and Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

michele k.

9 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

2 weeks flew by in this lovely rental

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Fort Collins!

My family of 4 had a great stay while visiting for Thanksgiving. Mark is a WONDERFUL host. Communication was great and we were greeted with cookies and a clean, warm home with the lights on! This fun, unique, house had everything we needed - plenty of room for our family, a fully stocked kitchen, extra blankets, comfortable beds, extra toiletries, and plenty of room to store our food and clothing. It snowed the day we were leaving and Mark shoveled all the walkways for us! Looking forward to staying here again next time we’re in Fort Collins.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Sanctuary

This stunning home surpassed all expectations. From the numerous living spaces to the beautiful courtyard, we had more than enough room to spread out and relax when we weren’t out enjoying everything Fort Collins has to offer. The kitchen was fully equipped and everything was in perfect condition. Coffee was provided for the Keurig machine which was appreciated by all. Each bathroom was exceptionally clean had a nice assortment of toiletries. Mark and Denise take great pride in their property and were great hosts!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

22 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Roommate Reunion

We had a great stay, the provisions were great. The only short comings were: 1) We couldn't locate any cushions for the patio chairs. 2) The downstairs bed was way too soft, one person had to sleep on the couch because she couldn't tolerate it but that worked just fine for her. Knives weren't real sharp, but that's minor. It was a beautiful home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather v., United States

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional property

We loved staying here. Location was perfect, house was spotlessly clean, all the beds were extremely comfortable, the steam shower felt great after our busy days, lots of amenities, and the hosts were great. We would stay again without hesitation. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Denise McFann

We lead an active life and are highly engaged in the community, routinely enjoying all this city has to offer and volunteering our time to give back to the community. Our interests are wide and include traveling, food and wine, music, the arts, fitness, and outdoor recreation. We are both Colorado State alumni, manage multiple business interests and have two children.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property for its location and its history. We had looked at purchasing this property while it was still a church a few years prior knowing that we would one day be moving back to Fort Collins, but thought the renovation would be too difficult a project to manage from out of state. When we were transitioning back to Colorado and saw that the church had been partially renovated and was again for sale, we had to see it. Once we saw the attention to detail that had been given towards the project thus far, we decided it was meant to be. We completed the renovation and considered turning it into a bed and breakfast, but decided that a guest house would be a better option for us in our current place in life. All furnishings, with the exception of some family heirlooms are new and carefully selected with your comfort in mind. It is our hope that this becomes a place you will want to return to again.

What makes this property unique

We offer both short-term and discounted long-term rentals. We are happy to help with prearrangements such as stocking the house with groceries, trip planning advice, restaurant reservations or other special requests such as providing optional cleaning services for long-term rentals or breakfasts for special occasions. We stock the house with basic toiletries and water bottles in the fridge.