USAFA Graduation OPEN! Historic Family Retreat, Near Downtown, large and private

★ CLEAN - perfume-free cleaning, disinfection and sanitation
★ LOCATION - historic neighborhood is beautiful and central
★ COMFORTABLE - great gathering areas inside and out

Civilized doggies welcome with approval.

"Best VRBO Ever ..." ~ Sandy

"... by far one of our favorite places worldwide."

"I would need more than this little box to do Beth justice... I wish you ran these all over the country!" ~ Daniel

"We had such a fabulous stay & Beth is an absolutely amazing host!! ... plenty of space to spread out, charming interior design, games, entertainment, convenient location & delightful surprises. It was very hard to leave! I can't recommend it highly enough." ~ Eric

"WONDERFUL PLACE!!! You won’t be disappointed staying here!! Great location and house has everything you need and then some. As a host myself, I was extremely pleased with everything! Can’t wait to go back."
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This beautiful Craftsman home (built in 1925) is the perfect base-camp for your Colorado Springs stay. Walking distance to downtown, Colorado College, Monument Valley Park and Penrose Main Hospital. Minutes to the I-25 corridor, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak, the Olympic Training Center, Air Force Academy, Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and all the year-round beauty and adventure the Pikes Peak area offers. The Royal Gorge, Cripple Creek and Denver are within an hour’s drive.

My property is registered with the City of Colorado Springs as a vacation home. Permit # A-STRP-26-0065

ABOUT THE HOUSE
This stunning 4000sf historic home has been lovingly maintained and updated. Huge rooms, original windows and wood work, three floors to spread out in and a plethora of amenities make it a true home-away-from-home for groups and families alike. Beautiful yard and gardens, open front porch, enormous rear deck, stream, camper and play area in the back yard, make outdoor time and enjoyable as the indoors.

A note to those of us who have sensitive noses: I never allow smoking of any kind in my home, I clean with perfume-free and low-odor cleaners, use perfume-free laundry detergent, and silver-ions (odor-free, long-lasting anti-mircobial) on all kitchen and bathroom surfaces after cleaning. I also have a 1-day "buffer" between guest stays as an extra safety measure.

AMENITIES
Free High-Speed Wifi - 500Mbps fiber internet service with mesh WiFi.
Kitchen Equipment - high-end gas stove, two refrigerators, microwave, cookware, dishes, bread machine, toaster oven, and more.
Kitchen Stock - coffee, milk, tea & soft drinks, eggs, bacon, orange juice, cereals, canned goods, seasonal fruits, local produce and treats, spices, condiments
BBQ Grill - professional Weber unit with direct natural gas feed
giant rear deck
Laundry room with full-size washer and dryer
fenced back yard
3 TVs - one on each level, Amazon / Netflix-capable, DVD player
13' playhouse / camper (sleeps 4 comfortably)
parking - off-street for 2-3 cars (on-street parking for 2 more in front of house).
dozens of classic board games
100s of DVD movies
wood-burning fireplace
nest thermostat and odor/allergen filter on modern furnace

PROXIMITY TO ATTRACTIONS
Walking Distance:
3 blocks to Monument Valley Park - huge park with scenic walking, running, bicycling trails (the Pikes Peak Greenway also runs through the park), baseball fields, playgrounds, sledding hills, large grassy areas perfect for volleyball, kite flying and playing fetch with the dog.

12 blocks to Downtown Colorado Springs - restaurants, The Numismatic Museum, the Fine Art Center, the Pioneer Museum, the Pikes Peak Center, Colorado College, several parks, bike paths, shopping, the US Olympic Center.
6 blocks to Colorado College - Ed Robson Arena, events, CC Tigers

Monthly Stays Welcome:

The monthly rates are discounted 40-60% off the daily rates and are approximately as follows:

Spring (March - April) $5200 / mo ($174 / night)
Summer (May - August) $8400 / mo ($280 / night)
Autumn (Sept - November) $5200 / mo ($174 / night)
Winter (December - February) $4200 / mo ($140 / night)

Rates are based on number of guests and length of stay.
I often have specials. Please contact me for a customized quote.

Drive Times:
Old Colorado City - 10 minutes
Broadmoor Hotel - 12 minutes
Manitou Springs - 15 minutes
Garden of the Gods - 10 minutes
Air Force Academy - 15 minutes
The North Pole - 20 minutes
Cave of the Winds - 15 minutes
Olympic Training Center - 10 minutes
Seven Falls - 15 minutes
Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 20 minutes
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - 20 minutes

Colorado Springs Airport - 20 minutes

Cripple Creek - 45 minutes
Denver - 50 minutes

Mountain Lakes - 30 minutes
Fishing - 30 minutes
Hot Springs - 1.5 hours
Downhill Skiing - 2.5 hours
Cross Country Skiing - 5 minutes
Sledding - 3 blocks
Hiking / Biking / Walking Trails - everywhere
Horseback Riding - 10 minutes

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