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Rustic retreat -So much fun - log playground, hot tub, concrete game court

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic retreat -So much fun - log playground, hot tub, concrete game court

This spacious residence has easy, paved road access, yet it is secluded in the mountains where you bask in clean air and brilliant winter sun.

The backyard forms your own private park. You can relax while your children are engrossed with the safety and excitement of their own secluded space. The large log playground provides swings for tiny tots to adults. Its log structure forms a balance bridge, fireman's pole, a sliding board, climbing tires. Enjoy "King of the Log" on a nearby balance beam. You can play basketball on the concrete court or put up the adjustable net and grab the equipment for playing pickle ball, volleyball, or badminton. We try to keep a tether ball supplied, however, the local bears try to eat it. National Forests and a Woodland Park land preserve border the property
These provide hundreds of acres of picturesque hiking. A treasure map leads the adventurous through the mountains to an old gold mine. There are hammocks, , lawn chairs, a gas grill, and a soothing waterfall feature during summer. We are located in the beauty of Ute Pass.

Relaxation is enriched with our spacious spa / game room. There you can soak in our hot tub - where you can cheer on your energetic friends as they compete in air hockey, foosball, or play ping pong,

Since your vacation is a time for rest, we splurged on the bedding. Memory-foam on the mattresses provides form-fitting support. Sleep in the unique, theme-decorated bedrooms - each is an imagination experience.

'King’s Crown' room has a king-sized bed. 'Country Garden' has two queen size beds. 'Grandma’s Attic' has two twins, one of which is an adjustable bed that can be positioned for special sleeping needs. 'Wilderness Trail' has two twin beds. 'Mountain Adventure' has two twin mattresses inside a large tent. Finally, the upstairs balcony has a full-size hide-a-bed.

The house is especially designed to be environmentally friendly. Sun rays flood the house with toasty warmth during the winter, and in the summer the house is naturally cooled. Woodland Park's motto is 'City Above the Clouds,.' It boasts an average of 300 sunny days per year, more than San Diego, CA or Miami Beach, FL.

In the summer the 8500 foot elevation means pleasant days and cool nights. Another benefit of our high elevation, is that recent studies show that those on diets can quickly lose weight and keep it off for weeks afterwards by spending time at higher altitudes. And what great training for athletes when their bodies acclimatize to the high elevation.

Our expansive solar windows take advantage of the sun and clean mountain air. Through them you look on to your private yard. There is no central heating system, so on those occasional winter days when the sun is hidden, you set individual heaters in the rooms or better yet, your family will gather around your glowing fire in the wood stove. 'Roughing it' never felt so good.

The home is well stocked with an extra-large french door refrigerator/freezer with an ice maker and a constantly replenished cold water pitcher. Both are serviced with filtered water. We have. glass-top electric stove, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, large stainless steel cooking pans, a crock pot, hand mixer, blender, toaster, microwave and MUCH MORE - Plus we have on hand a selection of spices. There is baby equipment: an umbrella stroller,a high chair, a porta-crib, backpack baby carrier, stair guards.

We, the owners/managers live nearby so are immediately available to provide for your every need.


Keywords: Eco friendly, solar heat, on-site recreation, large house, borders National Forest

Property manager

Karen Magistrelli

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Careless smoking can be a criminal offense

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets are to be kept on the main floor.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We are designed for families with children
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Approval required for special events
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Crystola, CO

What's nearby

  • Cave of the Winds - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Glen Eyrie Castle - 27 min drive - 24.4 km
  • US Air Force Academy - 36 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Pikes Peak - 41 min drive - 39.9 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic retreat -So much fun - log playground, hot tub, concrete game court pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Rustic retreat -So much fun - log playground, hot tub, concrete game court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic retreat -So much fun - log playground, hot tub, concrete game court?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic retreat -So much fun - log playground, hot tub, concrete game court located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Team Telecycle, Shining Mountain Golf Club, and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. North Pole Colorado and UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Rustic retreat -So much fun - log playground, hot tub, concrete game court Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 134 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

El T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Our stay was amazing. Beautiful property with great views!! Kids loved the game room and enjoyed sledding right outside the house. They all had fun in the tent. It was a perfect getaway, there weren’t tvs in the rooms which was good, we loved watching the kids just being kids! Definitely made memories for them!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic plenty of things to do fun had by all
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for kids
We had two family’s stay here with 10 kids total! It was a blast. No need for heating or cooling. Perfect weather and room for kids to run.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Size of property was perfect for our family needs. Kids loved the games/sports equipment provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
There are many things to do within a 15-20 minute drive from the property. A quick walk up the trail into the national forest gives you a great view of Pikes Peak. The property itself offers a stocked kitchen and a great outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of fun
Overall it was great. Only real down side was there wasn't any gas in the grill when we tried to use it so we had to use the oven/stove instead.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fresh and Easy
The grandchildren loved all the games inside and out. Everything we wanted to do was only about a half hour away from the house. There was two trails right by the house that husband walked every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation, bucket list trip
Great place to relax and close to a lot of attractions
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Mountain Getaway
Our family of eight stayed here for our first week long vacation, and it was a perfect choice. The house is nestled in the mountains among wildlife, and has everything a kid needs to get away from screens and the monotony of daily life. We did daily activities nearby, and came back each day for dinner and hanging out either outside or playing inside. Needless to say, we had a blast, and hopefully we'll have the opportunity to come back in the future, though next time, it will be a family of nine. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great LOCATION!
Overall everything was awesome ! Would recommend some updates to some areas but we all enjoyed it 100% 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large group
Our group ranged from age less than one year, to 70s - and this was a great spot for us all.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Location worked well for multiple different outings. Wifi issue but host was immediately dealing with the problem. Beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sun mountain retreat
This place is a home, has everything you need to enjoy your stay from mountain view,
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First family vacation
it was a perfect stay for our first big family vacation. My kids loved everything about the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great place
Stay was great. Only issue- wish we knew ahead of time there was no washer and dryer available
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
This was perfect for us! Each kid, big kid and old folks had something to do! Within driving distance of everything we wanted to do. We loved having some of the essentials already there which was a major bonus! Thank you for allowing us to stay and we cannot wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for families!
We had such a great time here with our friends. We had a total of 6 kids and the property was perfect for them to play. They were outside all day! The hot tub would be better outside as that room gets very warm, but other then that everything was absolutely lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedram G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
There were plenty of outside play ground to keep the kids entertained and there was an indoor game room for kids and adults to play.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain fun!
Great place for a large active family! We all enjoyed the game room and the pickle ball count every afternoon. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Time
We all had a wonderful time! The entire family (kids and adults) really enjoyed playing in the snow on the playground and sledding down the hill beside the home. second day it snowed approx. 3-4 inches. Most of the family had never seen snow so that was very exciting. The views from the home were exceptional! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy H., Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
There were 14 in our group and there was plenty of room. The house was perfect, and the kids had a blast in the treehouse. It was central to everyplace we wanted to go. We saw deer, a raccoon and bears. Fun!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family fun
Plenty of activities for all. Nice to go on hikes just out the back door. Disappointed in the cleanliness.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betty F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
We had a great time! The photos of house were right on. Karen was so helpful and kind. She provided everything for us. It was snowing when we arrived and there was a roaring fire going and the sleds were pulled out for us to use. The house and property provided lots of space for the grandchildren to play. We made so many wonderful memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurell O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend getaway
Wonderful home away from home. The kids loved the outdoor play equipment, even in the snow! Karen had sleds set out when we arrived and there were a few extra boots/coats in case someone didn’t have one. Lots of cooking supplies in the kitchen. Great for cooking meals at home instead of eating out. The kids loved reading about the history of Crystola and we spent half a day hiking in the mountains looking for the cave on the treasure map they had (that went along with the history). Plenty of space for a large family - lots of comfortable beds. The kids loved the tent bedroom! Great winter getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024