Summary:
This bright and modern cottage in Monument has easy access to everything! Just outside of downtown Monument, 8 minutes to the north gate of USAFA. Plus this house backs up to a great park with a creek, fields, and small play area for kids. You're just off Mount Herman Rd with miles of access to Mount Herman and national forest for camping, biking, or whatever you're into! We were recently Featured as Modern 2BR Cottage in Monument Near USAFA & Park by Pic2Click, complete with a virtual tour! Check it out!
750+ sqft, single level home. You'll have 2 king beds, and a sleeper sofa. There are 2 bedrooms, and 1 full bathroom. The large main front room features a living area with a smart TV, dining area, and kitchen.
The Space:
Monument is a quintessential Colorado experience. You'll be located near Monument Lake for plenty of family fun, including fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding! Also, within walking distance of downtown Monument, two regional parks, and numerous hiking and biking trails. You're just a 10-15 minute drive to ATVing or camping spots. If some of your group wants to go hiking while others go shopping, this is a great base!
Layout:
- Single level, bright and airy
- 2 bedrooms, with 1 full bathroom
- Open kitchen/dining/sitting area
Bedrooms:
- Both bedrooms feature king beds
- One bedroom includes a desk if you need to get some work done
Centrally located:
- 2 minute drive to Downtown Monument with tons of cute shops and restaurants.
- 2 minutes drive to beautiful Monument Lake
- 8 minutes to the north gate of USAFA
- 25 minutes to Garden of the Gods
- 35 minutes to Colorado Springs Airport
- 1 hour 10 minutes to DIA
Entertainment: highspeed internet, and a Roku for Netflix, Hulu, etc.
Guest Access:
You'll have full access to the entire home. You're located off a road that does not have room for street parking, so you'll be limited to 2 cars.
The Neighborhood:
This neighborhood is an established neighborhood with lots of large trees and a park and playground 2 houses down which you can get to through the back gate. It's very family friendly! From the park, you can also see the train that runs nearby, our daughter loves to watch it. You're nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and just a few minutes drive west to Pikes Peak National Forest!
Getting Around:
You'll be within walking distance of Monument Lake (12 minutes) and of Downtown Monument (15 minutes) with lots of cute shops, restaurants, etc. Just out the back is access to a large park with lots to do. A car is still going to be your best mode of transportation for anything outside of Monument, obviously.
Other Things to Note:
No raging parties, but family get togethers, holiday celebrations, etc. are welcome with permission. Please let us know and keep parking limited to the spaces in the driveway.
We require ID verification, terms accepted, and security deposit for all reservations.
*You are limited to parking near the cottage, do not block the house parking. Any extra cars can park down the street at the park during the day only.
Interaction with Guests:
We are available via messenger or phone/text to help with anything you need, we're located across town so you likely won't actually see us.