Briar Rose B&B

Top choice in Boulder


Gorgeous and comfy, this tranquil home is a stone's throw from Naropa University. A tall fence and landscaped garden insulate it from busy Arapahoe Ave. Inside there are cozy rooms with a Buddhist influence, reflecting the Zen monk practice of one of the owners. The organic vegetarian breakfast features a wide tea selection and there's one loaner bike.


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