Spacious 2000 sq ft Happy Hideaway for your Cadet & Family 1 Mile from USAFA!

Colorado Springs, Colorado
$904 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 15

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Ideal for Family Reunions, small Corporate Retreats, or Quality time with your Cadet!

Spend time with your cadet, classmates, colleagues, or extended family relaxing together in a large, comfortable home instead of cramped hotel rooms. 2000+ sq ft single-level walk-out with cozy kitchen, breakfast bar & dining area, home theater, family area, fireplace, and Pike’s Peak / USAFA views. Local Permit #0823.

PLEASE NOTE: specific bedding and furniture configurations are subject to change to ensure an optimal layout for us and AUTHORIZED guests -- dishonesty regarding guest numbers is not only likely to cause guest disappointment upon arrival to find excess rooms/beds closed off/removed, but also grounds for immediate eviction and loss of deposit.

We only accept a few reservations per year, so PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING OR INQUIRING. We’re not comfortable hosting guests who are unwilling or unable to follow instructions and respect us, our home, and our household rules, so guests not reading this description are likely to have reservation requests declined.

Over the years we've realized that our home makes a great base for small corporate retreats, multi-generational gatherings, or families during key USAFA events: available for Parents’ Weekend, Home Football Games, Graduation, and holidays — we’re an Air Force/USAFA family proud to serve with you and your cadet! In Northgate Highlands neighborhood, one mile from the USAFA North Gate close to the cadet area with sauna, picnic table, and large deck overlooking Falcon stadium (perfect for infants or elderly family members who prefer to watch flyovers from the comfort of the large deck).

On a cul-de-sac, close to running and biking trails. Sleeps 8 comfortably or up to 18 using bunks, futons, and living room area (groups over 10 must qualify for R-1 family/long-term lease to comply with new local ordinance, with increased damage deposit to ensure compliance with all household, HOA, and local rules).

Regrettably, recent restrictions on short-term rentals prevent us from continuing to offer free stays for charitable organizations and other worthy causes as we've happily done in the past, so please don’t ask. We accept only a few reservations each year, meaning we're selective in accepting guest groups, so please don’t waste your time or ours by requesting discounted rates or other exceptions. Note that our Hideaway is part of a duplex set-up, in which we or others may be present during part or all of guest stays, during which although both units have separate entrances, outside spaces may be shared. We typically try to make alternate arrangements to allow maximal privacy during guest stays, but can't guarantee it with less than 90 days' notice.
We have no minimum-advance booking requirement. However, since this is not just a business but our home, be aware that additional charges apply to bookings made with less than one month notice, with weekly increases from $500 (under 30 days) to $1000 (under 3 weeks), $1500 (under 2 weeks), and $2000 (under 1 week), because of the disruption to our (and others’) schedules often necessary to make hasty arrangements to accommodate last-minute requests. The moral to the story is: be organized — plan ahead!

Please note that due to hyper-active security settings on this listing (which VRBO advises can’t be altered), we often are unable to access it in order to respond while we’re traveling. Between that and wishing to avoid duplicate bookings, we ask that all inquiries be made through our full-property listing (#757165), which is able to at least transmit auto-responses letting you know if we’re currently unavailable, and for how long. Because of that convenience on our end, we offer a slight discount when making partial-property bookings when the initial inquiry is made via that listing — simply note that your inquiry is for only the Hideaway, rather than the whole Happy Inn.

Basic rules: Leave things as you found them; No smoking, no drugs, no pets. We ask that guests treat our home with respect and care. Note that our home has been loved and lived in by 5 teenagers and 2 cats and is a HOME, not a showroom or luxury hotel. We hope that helps our guests feel comfortable and at home more than a sterile hotel... but those who require turn-down service, flawless perfection, or specific mattress style/brand/firmness/etc. would be more comfortable at the Broadmoor.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Russian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Table Tennis TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 15

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Matt S.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2020

    Stayed Oct 11, 2020

    Very nice place, comfortable great safe location

  • Nate E.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2018

    Stayed Sep 2, 2018

    It was an amazing place to stay and right near the AF academy. Our team had a great time and it was perfect for a big group. Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing if we come out again to stay there.

  • Merrill S.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2018

    Stayed Feb 21, 2018

    This property is beautiful, comfortable, and welcoming. Located in a great area near the US Air Force Academy, the house has wonderful views of the mountains near Colorado Springs. There is plenty of space (and bedrooms) for numerous guests. The bedrooms are comfortable and well-decorated, and guests have access to great amenities like a sauna and hot tub. Lori and her husband, Bernie, are very friendly, helpful, and welcoming hosts. I would highly recommend this property.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$904+
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