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Colorado has Rocky Mountain vistas, tons of craft breweries, rich natural history, famous restaurants, and a matchless public park system, all of which beckon to sightseers across the globe. If you’re visiting Denver, Colorado, you can be sure there’s an Airbnb in the city that fits your every need.
We’ve put together this list of the best Denver Airbnbs to help you find the perfect place to stay during your trip. To be sure we’re only recommending the very best rentals, we’ve only included those run by superhosts, some of whom also belong to Airbnb Plus, to ensure you’ll be looked after by a host who has great reviews and an excellent record of quality and service.
Contents
- 1 Artisan Red-Brick Loft
- 2 Baron’s 1891 Eclectic Sanctuary
- 3 Colorful Urban Oasis with Hot Tub
- 4 Spacious Capitol Hill Suite
- 5 Serene Platt Park Guesthouse
- 6 Light-Filled Apartment with Backyard
- 7 Rustic Uptown Carriage House
- 8 Private Room with Art Studio Access
- 9 Bright, Plant-Filled Suite with Private Roof Access
- 10 Modern Cowboy-Themed Apartment
- 11 Remodeled Historic Carriage House Hideaway
- 12 Arts-Focused Shoppable Retreat
- 13 Sunny, Comfortable Guest House
- 14 Floral and Fun Private Escape
- 15 Spacious and Classic Lowell Home
Artisan Red-Brick Loft
This colorful guesthouse is located near the historic Five Points Park. Steampunk décor elements meet with classic architecture for a fun and whimsical feel. With lots of comfortable furniture and natural light, this is sure to be a hit for any group.
Both bedrooms have queen-size beds, so you can comfortably lodge up to four guests. In terms of houses for rent in Denver, this one has a ton of personality, with industry-inspired art hanging on all the walls. In the common spaces, you’ll find a huge patterned-tile kitchen and dining area, a big TV in a living room with several couches, and a small seating area for playing games or working on a laptop.
The bathroom has a small frosted window over the combination shower and soaking tub, so you’ll enjoy natural light even in this room. There are plenty of towels and other essentials stocked under the sink, and everyone can be sure they look good in the bathroom’s big mirror. With all these amenities packed into a cozy loft space, this Airbnb in Denver offers everything you need with an extra dose of pizazz.
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Baron’s 1891 Eclectic Sanctuary
This home was built in the late 19th century by a silver baron as a gift to his second wife. The small house, classified as an apartment under Airbnb’s guidelines, still has some of its original elements today. Additionally, the host has themed the décor to reflect the baron’s international travels, decorating with more ethical modern versions of the animal print and art the silver baron acquired. If you’re looking for unique vacation rentals in Denver, this could be the coolest spot you’ll find.
At first glance, the exterior looks like a tiny castle, and you’ll certainly feel posh walking in the front door. The air-conditioned bedroom has a queen-size bed as well as a floor mattress. Together they sleep three guests and come with high quality linens and three types of pillows. The full bathroom includes green Italian marble tile around the bathtub, just like in the original architecture.
Start your morning by making a cup of coffee and some toast in the full kitchen. Then use the antique china to carry your food out to the private porch, where you can enjoy the morning sunshine, or sit at the dining table, where you’re close enough to the TV to catch the weather forecast for the day. With all the modern necessities integrated perfectly into a historic home, you’ll feel like a fabulous time traveler on your Denver adventure.
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Colorful Urban Oasis with Hot Tub
This vibrant townhouse is nestled right between the Highland Park and Jefferson Park neighborhoods. The host promises that this location is a quiet street and that you’ll get some great sleep, so if rest is a top priority, this rental is an excellent option.
The décor is bright, fun, and futuristic, with little nods to pop culture and science fiction sprinkled throughout. And if the 2001: A Space Odyssey poster and Darth Vader throw pillow sound exciting, then you’ll probably also be excited to know that the downstairs bedroom has a Bally pinball machine! It also has a queen-size bed and a private full bathroom. The upstairs bedroom has a queen-size bed and private bathroom as well, and there’s a couch and an air mattress available if you need more sleeping room.
Maybe you’ll say hello to the stylish starburst-shaped ceiling lamp affectionately named “Sputnik” while you spend your evening cooking in the open kitchen with tons of counter space. You might also head onto the private fenced-in deck, which has warm string lights, an outdoor couch, and, of course, the very exciting hot tub where you can bubble all your stress away. However you choose to spend your time here, when it comes to house rentals in Denver, there’s nowhere else you’ll have such a futuristically good time.
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Spacious Capitol Hill Suite
If you’re a solo traveler or a couple, you might be searching through short-term rentals in Denver for a roomy and comfortable suite. This remodeled guest home has everything you need for a home-away-from-home welcome while being centrally located to all the public transportation, restaurants, and parks the Capitol Hill neighborhood offers.
If you’re working while on the road, you’ll love the comfortable work desk located in one part of the living room. If you’re looking for a place to relax instead, the plush couch sitting across from the big TV will be a perfect place to lounge. Cook up a tasty breakfast or dinner in the kitchen, complete with a small stove, full-size refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave. Off the kitchen is a laundry room with a washer and dryer.
The full bathroom has a stunning oversized walk-in shower with tile floors and walls and a glass door. This Denver Airbnb also has a bench inside the shower, which may be something you are looking for if you have someone in your party with specific mobility needs. The queen-size bed has lots of pillows, and the bedroom has a place for you to hang up any clothes that you don’t want to stay folded in your suitcase. All in all, the comfortable, calming atmosphere will set you up for a perfect trip.
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Serene Platt Park Guesthouse
Sometimes we’re drawn to a place because we like the feeling it gives us. This home, filled with cool blue-grays and pops of cheery sunshine yellows, is one of the best Airbnbs in Denver because its colors evoke a feeling of peace and happiness. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel well-rested from the moment you walk in, this guesthouse should definitely be on your list.
Here you can snuggle up in a mountain of blankets and pillows in the queen-size bed in front of the big TV. For an extra energy boost in the mornings, the kitchenette provides an espresso machine. There’s also a fridge and a microwave, so you’ll be all set for simple travel meals. And you’ll find plenty of towels in the roomy, elegant, pure-white bathroom.
If you’d rather eat out, this vacation home for rent in Denver is one of the closest to lots of the best restaurants and cafés in the city. With extra touches like an iron and hairdryer available for guests, this cozy little suite is sure to kickstart your vacation.
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Light-Filled Apartment with Backyard
If you’re looking for apartments in the Highlands in Denver, you’ll love the airy and bright feeling of this one! Located in the north section of the Potter Highlands Historic District and just south of the Sunnyside neighborhood, this home is minutes away from highway 287.
The two bedrooms both have king-size beds for your ultimate comfort and the best sleep you could ask for. The bedrooms also have high-set windows to let in plenty of natural light without compromising privacy. The full bathroom has lots of counter space and a combination shower and soaking tub to help wash your worries away.
The full kitchen provides everything you’ll need for cooking as well as a grill in the backyard. The chairs outside and the table in the dining room can both comfortably seat your whole party. There are also chickens in the backyard, so you’ll have some animal friends to hang out with. Other amenities include a Samsung washer and dryer and a study complete with a printer for any work you’ve brought on the road. For a great getaway, there’s no doubt that this is one of the best Denver Airbnbs.
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Rustic Uptown Carriage House
For a house with rustic charm in the middle of urban uptown Denver, check out this gorgeous 1,025 square foot rental of wood beam ceilings and alternating white- and red-brick walls. Dark wood and leather furnishings downstairs and soft white decorations upstairs complete the inviting look.
The living room has a TV, sleek leather furniture, and a couch that folds out into a queen-size bed. Off to one side is a dining table, which would also serve great as a place for playing cards or board games. Behind the living room lies the kitchen, where you’ll find a stove, oven, toaster, microwave, and fridge.
The bedroom upstairs has a queen-size bed, a full length mirror, some storage space, and even a little radio so that you can check the forecast or listen to some tunes while you get ready. The washer and dryer are also conveniently located in this room. The bathroom has more storage space, a tiled walk-in shower, and some beautiful glass blocks, giving the room some personality. If you’re interested in renting a house in Denver, this location has everything you need and a lot of style, too.
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Private Room with Art Studio Access
Ready your palettes and pack your paint brushes because at this amazing rental, you’ll have access to the host’s art studio. Bright colors, cheerful patterns, modern furniture, and oodles of original artwork fill this space, which was built in 1905.
You’ll have a choice of two bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and one with two single beds. The host does ask that you choose only one and notes that your booking is limited to two guests. However, this option means that this Denver Airbnb can accommodate traveling friends, family members, or couples however they like. You’ll also have a private master bathroom with two sinks, two mirrors, and a lovely claw-foot tub.
The kitchenette provides a space to make coffee and tea, and downstairs there’s a full kitchen adjacent to the art studio. There’s also a large deck connecting to the upstairs, so you’ll be able to enjoy the Colorado weather. If you’re looking for the best Airbnb rentals in Denver different from everything else, then this is exactly the kind of place you should check out.
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Bright, Plant-Filled Suite with Private Roof Access
“Welcome to the jungle” will take on a whole new meaning when you step into this plant-themed Denver Airbnb. Filled to the brim with plants and plant décor, this private suite is a perfect meld of lively and serene.
The bedroom continues the plant theme with walls decorated with a black and white pointillism jungle scene and neutral-colored furniture. The queen-size bed comes with soft pillows, warm blankets, and something exciting for animal lovers: two cats who live here and will be happy to join you in bed for some cuddles at the end of a long day. If you’re not a fan of cats, you can always close the door to keep them out, though the host notes that this rental is not a good fit for people with pet allergies.
A private full bathroom has everything you need, including a rain showerhead to help you relax. The living room has a mural on one whole wall, so you’ll be able to take some really great photos if your social media needs a little jazzing up, and there’s also a plush sectional and a TV. The kitchen provides all your usual appliances, plus some fun extras like an Instant Pot and a KitchenAid. There’s also a dining table available for evening meals and a balcony with a small outdoor seating area. You’ll be sure to feel fresh as new leaves in this foliage-filled oasis.
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Modern Cowboy-Themed Apartment
Located in Capitol Hill, this awesome, newly remodeled apartment in downtown Denver has an abundance of character, and its bright colors and unique art will surely pique your interest.
This rental has a lot of space, so up to five guests can enjoy their stay. The living room has a couch big enough to sleep on as well as a TV and a super-cool fireplace and hearth. Each of the two bedrooms has a queen-size bed with plenty of pillows, a side table, and a ceiling fan. The rental’s bathroom has a shower and tub combination, plus a novelty sink that adds to the charm.
Counter space is a huge plus in this apartment, and it’s available in spades in the kitchen. There’s also some counter space in the dining room, where you can set up a small buffet if there’s not enough room at the table. The laundry room has a washer and dryer and even more counter space for guests to fold clothes quickly and easily. With a private balcony equipped with table and chairs for sipping coffee in the mornings, you’re sure to have a great time staying in this Denver Airbnb.
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Remodeled Historic Carriage House Hideaway
When you’re looking for vacation homes for rent in Denver, you probably have your sights set on a place that will give you the chance to rest and regain your energy before heading out the next day to continue exploring. This charming and quaint guesthouse provides everything for up to three guests to relax comfortably.
There is one bedroom, where you’ll find a memory foam queen-size bed for you to snuggle up on. There are lamps on both sides of the bed and a reading nook by the window. If you need more room, there’s also a sleeper sofa across from a smart TV in the living room.
The kitchen has lots of pots and pans as well as a microwave, oven, stove, and Keurig coffee maker so that you can kick off your day however you like. The full, space-saving bathroom is compact but still has everything you’ll need, including a combination tub and shower. Hiding between the bathroom and living room is a closet with a washer and a dryer. The home also has an adorable front porch with a small seating area, which the host says is perfect for sipping any of your favorite drinks at any time of day.
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Arts-Focused Shoppable Retreat
If two of your favorite things are art and shopping, then you should absolutely take a peek at this gorgeous two-bedroom home. Every wall and cabinet is full of paintings, sculptures, and even soap created by local artists – and it’s all for sale! This Airbnb in Denver wants you to take a piece of the very rental itself home with you and support the local arts community in the process.
A big soaking bathtub in the full bathroom will give you the opportunity to use some of the soaps and kits available for purchase while you enjoy the abundance of natural light pouring in from the frosted windows. And for dining, a beautiful wooden table big enough to fit your whole party is located near the full kitchen, which includes a minifridge, stove, and dishwasher.
The living room has a smart TV and a sofa bed for extra sleeping room or just a place to stretch out while enjoying one of the many streaming services offered. More sleeping options are located in the two bedrooms. The first bedroom holds a queen-size bed and more original art, and the second bedroom holds a king-size bed and is located in a private loft accessible by ladder. With so much unique work available, this is absolutely one of the most special rental homes in Denver, Colorado.
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Sunny, Comfortable Guest House
This rental’s listing describes it as sparkling, and with good reason. With windows throughout the entire building, this carriage house is filled with sunshine. The wood décor with white accents adds to the feeling of freshness that permeates the home.
Both of the bedrooms in this Denver Airbnb offer a queen-size bed, a side table, and a light-up digital clock that’ll be helpful if the jet lag has you waking up in the middle of the night wondering the time. The full bathroom includes a soaking tub to wash your stress away.
In the kitchen, you’ll find a breakfast bar with bar stools and lots of counter space that can be used for prep work. Just to the side of the kitchen, you’ll also find a dining table with bench seating. If you sit down on the plush couch and turn on the TV, you’ll also notice that the living room has a great sound system.
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Floral and Fun Private Escape
This completely private carriage house is ready for you to enjoy the modern-meets-whimsy of its fairytale chic feel. When you’re surrounded by this rental’s floral decorations, soft pastel colors, and light, bare-wood accents, you’re sure to feel both relaxed and energized.
Now, if you’re traveling to Colorado, you might at least be curious if there’s a 420-friendly Airbnb in Denver. If you are, then take note that this rental has a 420-friendly patio, which is also just a lovely place to lounge and enjoy your favorite drink under the string lights.
Inside, the full kitchen includes an oven, stove, and fridge, as well as a Keurig coffee maker and dishwasher. The bedroom has a queen-size bed with a memory foam mattress, and the bathroom has a walk-in tile shower with a rain-style showerhead. With a dining room to seat two and access to a washer and dryer, this little slice of paradise has everything you need to start your vacation.
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Spacious and Classic Lowell Home
This Airbnb in Denver is a fantastic option if you’re traveling with a larger party. With enough sleeping space to accommodate up to seven guests, this bright and beautiful house has everything a big group could hope for.
There are three bedrooms, two with queen-size beds and one with a king-size bed and all with lots of extra pillows. There are also couches in the common areas in case your party members need to spread out a bit. The two bathrooms will ensure plenty of room for everyone to get ready for the day, and the full kitchen has lots of counter space for cooking big meals.
Outside, you’ll find a firepit and a barbecue grill ready for you to enjoy a sunny afternoon in the yard. There’s also some comfy furniture on the deck and a porch swing under the covered area, so you can even have some fun outside if it’s raining. With everything you could want at your fingertips, you’ll be all set for a wonderful adventure.
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No matter your traveling needs, there are plenty of different Airbnbs to stay in when visiting Denver. Whether you’re setting out to discover the local art scene or to journey into the Rocky Mountains, you’re sure to find the perfect Airbnb in Denver for your trip.