Reimagining Valentines Day

Reimagining Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Like all other aspects of our life, in 2021 Valentines may be different than in years past but that doesn’t mean it can’t be as fun or even more special!

To make your Valentine’s Day the best ever, we’ve put together a few Fort Collins stay-at-home date ideas, as well as a dreamy staycation at your favorite Fort Collins Boutique Hotel (wink wink).

A Landing Pad For Those Putting Down Roots

It’s no secret that Fort Collins boasts a wealth of activities, from hiking to biking to rafting and more. Add in a robust art and dining scene and a convenient commute to the Denver metro-area and it’s easy to see why Fort Collins remains a hot spot when it comes to real estate.

 In a competitive market, set yourself apart by offering clients the perfect home away from home solution while they wait on their dream home.

Extended Space for an Extended Stay

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From construction timelines to complicated closings, we know that there are plenty of reasons why you may know someone searching for a temporary housing option. Our studios are perfect for extended stay visitors; with exterior entrances and private living spaces, fully equipped kitchen areas, comfy queen beds and bathrooms, there’s plenty of room to make themselves at home. Studios are each fully furnished with their own unique flair. This eliminates the need to pack and unpack – guests can simply bring their essentials and settle in.

One thing that’s even better than home? We’ll take care of the cleaning! We’ve updated our regimen to follow the latest CDC guidelines and put the health of our guests above all else. There are no required shared common spaces to reduce face-to-face interactions of guests, making us one of the safest stays in town.

Live Like A Local

What does Remington Flats and buying a house have in common? Location is everything! For those clients moving from out of town, or out of state, encourage them to start living like a local. We’re located minutes away from Old Town Fort Collins, where shopping, dining and art provide endless entertainment.

Easily accessible trails are perfect for those focused on fitness. From running to biking, or just getting around town, this network of interconnected trails makes it simple no matter the goal. We’re firm believers that one of the best ways to experience the city is on the back of a cruiser (bicycle, that is). And as a Platinum-rated Bicycle Friendly Community, there are over 200 miles of dedicated bike lanes ready to ride!

Colorado State University is another large draw for Fort Collins. For professors or any Ram fan, we’re just one block east of campus. This makes it simple to join in the action; all they’ll need is some green and gold gear!

Our convenient location is great for those clients still deciding where to settle. We allow them to get a lay of the land and discover each of the different areas that make Fort Collins unique, without a strict time limit putting a damper on their exploration.

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The Right Fit for Families

Thanks to our roomy studio apartments, we’re equipped to handle families comfortably – yes, even the furriest members! Our pet policy (limits apply) means that guests can bring the whole family along for their stay, a huge relief for those already dealing with the stress of moving.

Expand Your Customer Service

While you’re busy working on finding and securing your client’s perfect dream home, our team is happy to act as a resource. We’ll help them find their new favorite restaurant or discover a hike off the beaten path. With friendly locals available as questions come up, we’ll help you provide your clients with an unbeatable experience that will encourage them to share with those they know!

We offer weekly and monthly rates to best fit your client’s needs and are ready to help them settle into their home away from home.

Extended Space for an Extended Stay

Fort Collins is a city filled with unique offerings. Local flavor can be found around every corner in restaurants and art while live music floats through the streets most summer evenings. We believe that where you stay should be an extension of the location itself, offering its guests an authentic feel of life as a local.

Enter, Remington Flats. Here you won’t find hundreds of cookie cutter rooms with a revolving door of travelers. Instead, we welcome visitors to stay awhile in a space that’s all their own.

Personal Space With Personality

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Each of our four studios offer a bit of Fort Collins charm while reflecting their own identity. Every studio has a private exterior entrance, living space, fully equipped kitchen area, comfy queen bed and bathroom. With so much space, we’re designed to become home base for work, play and everything in-between.

Guest health and safety is our utmost priority, now more than ever. Thanks to our private entrances, there are no required indoor common areas or shared spaces during your stay – everything you need is yours and yours alone. This includes ductwork and ventilation; there is no cross-over room to room. Paired with our extensive cleaning regimen, you can rest assured you’re in one of the safest stays in Northern Colorado.

Locale Low-Down

Old Town Fort Collins is renowned for its robust dining, shopping and art scenes. The inspiration behind Disneyland’s Main Street USA, it truly is the hub of the city and can’t be missed during your stay. We’re located just five blocks south of the center of Old Town Square. Whether you opt for a stroll along the friendly streets or prefer to hop on one of the provided cruiser bikes, it’s a short trip to the center of the action. As locals ourselves we’re always happy to help guide your visit with custom recommendations of our favorite spots. From restaurants to breweries to art galleries and so much more, there’s no shortages of ways to discover Old Town.

The Colorado State University campus is one block east of us. It doesn’t matter if you’re already part of the Ram-ily, the architecture and natural spaces are a draw for everyone! Don’t miss the Oval – ringed with towering elm trees this is commonly known as the heart of the campus and a great spot for a photo opp, picnic lunch or people watching. For those football fans, Sonny Lubick Stadium is less than a mile from our doors. Grab your green and gold to cheer on the Rams!

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The MAX, Fort Collins’ latest transportation option, is also easy to catch. With stations throughout the city, you can cut traffic from your commute or simply tour end-to-end and see all that the city has to offer. Up-and-coming Midtown is filled with breweries and the Foothills Mall; continue on to the south end of town for more breweries (they’re everywhere), restaurants and company campuses like Hewlett Packard and Intel.

 If you’d rather unplug during your stay Fort Collins has plenty of options for that, too! Just outside of Old Town lies the Poudre River Whitewater Park. Opened in 2019, this park is designed for kids of all ages. Tubing and kayaking are made easy with clearly marked entrances and exits. Miles of trails wind throughout the city and are a haven for walkers, bikers and runners – you may even meet some horses along the way! For those looking for a challenge, simply head west for trails ranging in difficulty.

Family Is a Four-Legged Word

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Extended stays can be difficult when it means separating from your family. The same is true for those four-legged members who are sometimes even harder to leave behind. We’re pleased to be able to welcome dogs and small animals (limits apply) to add to the enjoyment of your stay.

Fort Collins is notoriously dog-friendly – you’ll find water bowls lining the Old Town streets and a plethora of patios just waiting for pups. With menu items specifically for our furry friends, they’ll have a ball exploring alongside you!

You Have A Home Here

We specialize in extended stays because we feel like home. With the space you need to settle in and all the amenities you need (minus the housework), you can be sure that your stay will allow you to accomplish whatever it is you’re here to do. From authors to executives to adventurers, we’ve welcomed them all through our doors and can’t wait to meet you!

We offer discounted weekly and monthly rates to best fit your needs. Live like a local during your stay and discover where comfort meets convenience at Remington Flats.

According to CDC Guidelines, We May Be the Safest Stay in Northern Colorado

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Have things gotten confusing for you? With the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak occurring, are you having trouble deciding whether to cancel or postpone your air travel plans? Doug and I faced that decision last week and while we ultimately did decide to go, we did so with serious consideration and a plan to reduce our risk of exposure as much as possible.

All of it had me aware of things I’ve never thought of previously which made me realize how much safer Remington Flats is during a crisis than 90% of other lodging choices.

Here are the facts about how we can keep you safe:

  1. There are no mandatory shared indoor spaces at Remington Flats. We have no hallways, no lobby, no shared bedrooms, bathrooms or kitchens. Literally, you are totally self-contained.

  2. Because we have wall a/c units and electric heat in each room, Remington Flats has no duct-work or shared ventilation. In fact, the only ventilation is by the door leading directly to your private patio or balcony and of course, windows.

  3. As Owners, we clean the rooms ourselves. You never have to worry that a surface hasn’t been cleaned thoroughly, bed linens haven’t been changed out, and that proper sterilization hasn’t occurred. This is true without exception.

  4. During this health scare we’re using disinfectants such as bleach and alcohol based cleaners. We normally use 100% natural products in our studios we’ve switched until the threat has passed.

  5. Each studio has it’s own fully equipped kitchen, you can prepare your own meals.

  6. Finally, we’ll be evaluating our cancellation policies as the situation develops and working with each guest to arrive at a fair outcome. We do recommend booking using the flexible rate plan and to encourage you to do so, have matched the flexible rate plan to our best non-refundable.

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General Info on Travel: Should You Stay or Should You Go Now?

The first thing you should do is check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel website. The CDC website should have up-to-date information on COVID-19 risk by country. Look for your listed destination on the interactive world map on the CDC website that offers the latest warnings and precautions.

How to stay safe while traveling

For people who are planning to travel, all of the same basic hygiene recommendations apply. The WHO advise:

  • cleaning hands on a regular basis

  • keeping at least 1 meter’s distance from people who are coughing or sneezing

  • following COVID-19-specific travel advisories from local authorities

The CDC provide extensive, frequently updated information.

Ultimately you have to decide whether the risk is worth the trip but unless you are in the high-risk category of people with already compromised immune system or the elderly compromised, we respectfully suggest you take the trip.

This article from Medical News Today is the best resource we’ve found for general information and tips for travelling.

Confessions of a "Brunchaholic": An Insider’s Guide to the Best Brunch Spots in FoCo

Confessions of a "Brunchaholic": An Insider’s Guide to the Best Brunch Spots in FoCo

Why is brunch the most delicious meal on the planet? Because if you’re doing it right, brunch includes decadent food, alcohol, and a follow-up nap. As such, it could and should be enjoyed every day of the week!

Because we are committed to bringing our Guests information to help them get the most out of their visit to the Choice City, we embarked on an exhaustive study of all of the best brunch spots and rounded up the ones that are serving their morning menus seven days a week and are within walking, biking, or scootering distance from Remington Flats. We ranked them by distance but we’ll include our favorite dishes from each menu.

Five Reasons Fall is the Best Time to Visit FoCo

Five Reasons Fall is the Best Time to Visit FoCo

Fall is typically the period between when Summer ends and Winter begins but ask any native Coloradoan when Fall falls and they’ll laugh and say “that depends”. Defining Fall is not so cut and dry for us because we can experience winter conditions as early as the end of September or as late as February (for serious). So for Natives like DUG, Fall is marked by when the days shorten, the nights are cool and crisp and the days are sunny and warm.

Which leads to reason number one why Fall is the best time of year in Colorado…