CREEKSIDE RETREAT NEAR WOODLAND PARK, MOUNTAIN VIEWS , PIKE NATIONAL FOREST

For as much as I was charged for cleaning I expected the place to be pristine. Instead there was dust. Dirt. Dirty runner. Bugs. Larva. We actually had beetles come out of the top of the stove when we were baking dinner. I believe they should be very clear there’s no view of the beautiful scenery from the living room. I’m very disappointed.

Nice and peaceful. It meant everything to have our 2 dogs with us.

If you are looking for a place away from the city where you can soak up an amazing atmosphere this is a great place.The place was amazing for the most part. If it weren't for the driveway that is not in great condition ot would be a 5 star place. The bathroom being downstairs was a little hard for having kiddos but definitely manageable. Having only one bathroom will make it a bit tougher for large groups but manageable as well. Overall the views and the weather were amazing!! The place is about 20 minutes outside of Woodland Park so depending on what you are looking to do keep that in mind.

This is a pretty amazing stay overall. It is a bit more on the remote side. The nearest grocery store is about 20 minutes away. Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs can be quite a long drive especially with high traffic. However, if you’re looking for a more remote location with lots of beautiful land to explore, this is an excellent property! though the property does sleep six, I would not recommend this large of a group as there is only one very small bathroom. The kitchen is also quite small and difficult to use. However, this is the only reason I rated this is a four star property. The owners were very responsive. We really had a blast! And despite some of the minor inconveniences, I would stay here again.

If you want to be in complete quiet place this your place.

It was very nice and enjoyable. The house was perfect for my wife & I and our 5 year old daughter! There's a beautiful creek that runs through the property and the location is perfect to get out of town, but also be close enough to get their quickly if you need something. 5 stars!!

No issues. Great stay. Wish there was bathroom:water source upstairs.

If you are wanting to get away, this place is it. Very large property, very private, no one to bother you. Approximately 20min away from anything. We are a family of four with a teen and preteen. Never ran out of things to do outside during the day, and plenty of internet to watch movies at night. The kids loved climbing the literal mountain on the property and searching for giant quartz rocks. Amazing view of Pikes Peak. All the beds were comfortable and plenty of linens. The kitchen was well stocked and the outdoor grill was very nice. As other reviews point out, the only bathroom is downstairs and the living room and bedrooms are upstairs. No big deal for us. They also point out there is no A/C. You don't need it. The house might get a little warm during a summer day, but at no point is it uncomfortable and as soon as the sun goes down you're going to be reaching for a sweater. As warned by the property owners, the final 1/4mi of road up to the house is kind of rough. Any SUV will be able to make it, leave your sports car at home. We would ABSOLUTELY rent this home again.

The stay started off a little rocky, but that was due to county permits. Julia, the owner, assured us and made us feel comfortable with the new process every step of the way. Upon arrival, the house was clean and exactly as the pictures showed. The only downside to this property....no air conditioning! At night and in the morning and mid morning it was great, but in the middle of the afternoon, in July!! It was so hot! 78-82 in the house. It would have been nice if the owner would have disclosed the fact there was no air conditioning in the house. We brought our own canopy to put on the deck . I highly recommend in the summer! But the creek was our relief. Nice and cool, clean water! I definitely recommend staying here. The views are amazing and you will not regret it! Our son is stationed at Fort Carson for a couple years and we will definitely stay here again!! Thank you Julia for all the hassle the county Karen caused! And I hope all is well your husband. Also, thank your son for his service to our country! God Bless!

The owner did not provide clear instructions in the house concerning checkout. I went by the instructions provided in the lease agreement, however the process for trash removal was wrong, cost me an extra 75$, also has oven was faulty and would set off carbon monoxide sensors