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Reasons to book
About this house rental
- Arctic Spa hot tub, seats 6
- 2 dogs welcome, fully fenced yard
- Game room: pool table, foosball, shuffleboard, six-seat poker table
- King suite, two queen rooms, a kid room with four twins and a fifth queen
- Propane fireplace, central heat and air conditioning
- Full kitchen with a dishwasher, table and bar seating for 12
- 15 min to the Air Force Academy, 25 min to Garden of the Gods
Two reviews so far, both five stars, and they agree: the game room was the hit, a group of 11 fit comfortably, and the host answered fast.
THE SPACE
Two levels and 2,680 sq ft, built so a big group can spread out by day and still land in the same room after dinner.
- Main floor: king suite with a soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity and walk-in closet, two queen bedrooms, a shared full bath, and the living room with the propane fireplace.
- Kitchen: full kitchen with a dishwasher, dining table and bar seating for 12, kids' dinnerware, a drip coffee maker and a Keurig with grounds and pods stocked.
- Basement: game room with a pool table, foosball, shuffleboard, a six-seat poker table and an L-shaped sectional, plus the kid room, a fifth bedroom and a full bath.
- Smart TVs in the living room and the game room.
- Record player in the dining room. Desk and chair for the one who has to log in.
- Washer and dryer. WiFi throughout. Central heat and air conditioning.
SLEEPING
- Bedroom 1, main floor: 1 king bed, ensuite bath
- Bedroom 2, main floor: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3, main floor: 1 queen bed, blackout curtains
- Bedroom 4, basement: 4 twin beds, the kid room
- Bedroom 5, basement: 1 queen bed
- Pack n play and crib sheets in the primary closet. Sleeps 12.
OUTDOORS
- Hot tub: Arctic Spa, seats 6. Soak after a day at Garden of the Gods and watch the stars come out over the Front Range.
- Six Adirondack chairs on the concrete patio, under an aspen tree
- Cornhole set up and ready, with bocce ball and Yardzee in the cabinet by the back door
- Covered front porch with seating and bistro lights for morning coffee
- Fully fenced yard of rock and turf. Let the dogs out without a leash. Dog bed and bowls in the entry closet.
GETTING AROUND
Gleneagle is a quiet suburban neighborhood at the north end of Colorado Springs, next to Monument. Paved city streets the whole way, no mountain roads.
- 5 min: Topgolf, Overdrive Raceway (indoor electric go-karts), Ford Amphitheater (outdoor concerts, May to October)
- 6 min: Gleneagle Golf Club
- 10 min: Northgate and Briargate for groceries, restaurants, Scheels and Main Event
- 12 min: Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park
- 15 min: U.S. Air Force Academy (Cadet Chapel, visitor center, Falcon football)
- 20 min: Palmer Lake and Monument trails
- 25 min: Garden of the Gods (red-rock trails, free entry)
- 35 min: Manitou Incline, Manitou Springs, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- 40 min: Pikes Peak Cog Railway
- 45 min: Pikes Peak Highway (drive to 14,115 ft)
- 30 min: Colorado Springs Airport
- 1 hr 10 min: Denver International Airport
SEASONS
- Late May: Academy graduation week fills the area fast, so book early
- Memorial Day to Labor Day: concerts at the Ford Amphitheater, the Pikes Peak Highway drive, cornhole in the yard until dark
- Late September into October: Falcon football Saturdays at the Academy, and the aspen over the patio turns gold
- February and March: the real snow months, fireplace on and the hot tub waiting
GOOD TO KNOW
- The kid room, fifth bedroom and game room are down a flight of carpeted stairs.
- Real neighborhood: neighbors can see the street and yard. Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and it is a hard rule here.
- Cell service can be spotty. Turn on WiFi calling before you arrive.
- About 6,800 ft. Drink more water than usual and take the first afternoon easy.
- Hot tub: not recommended for young children. No glass near the tub.
- Propane fireplace: the pilot light stays lit with a small flame. That is normal.
- Deer move through the neighborhood. Keep food and trash secured.
- Basement windows have no screens. If you open one, close it before you leave.
- Winter: neighborhood streets can stay snowy a day or so after a storm. AWD is a good idea after heavy snow.
- Parking for 4 vehicles: 2-car garage, driveway and free street parking.
- Dogs: 2 max, up to 75 lbs each. Registered dogs only.
- A Ring doorbell covers the front entry. No other cameras, and none face the hot tub or yard.
- Grocery delivery works. Amazon packages may not arrive during your stay.
- Self check-in at 4 PM with a smart lock. Early check-in usually is not possible.
HOUSE RULES
- No parties or events
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, inside or out
- No open flames, candles or fireworks
- Registered guests and registered dogs only
- Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Please do not rearrange the furniture
- Breaking the party or smoking rules means a $1,500 fine and immediate removal
Hosted by Natalie, a Texas transplant and mom to six who knows what a big group needs. Ask her about Academy weekends, where to feed 12, or what to do with the kids. She usually replies within the hour.
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