Friendship Fortress~ Garden of the Gods Villa~ 12+

The host was very attentive. The amenities not so good: the dishwasher did not work and the front door screen did not fit. The family enjoyed the time away at the place anyway.

Nice location for families to do fun things close.

Our family of 11 stayed at this property during our trip to Colorado Springs. While we had a wonderful time exploring the area, we would not recommend this home to others.PROS:The home has a solid structure and offered enough space to accommodate our group comfortably.Most beds were comfortable, and the hot water supply and heating/cooling were reliable throughout our stay.The washer and dryer worked well, and the home is located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to major attractions.CONS:We washed all of the dishes PRIOR to usage because they didn't appear clean to us.The dishwasher was not working during our stay. Washing all the dishes by hand for a party of 11 for 6 days was a major inconvenience.The main floor bathrooms needed curtains. We had to use towels to cover the windows.We found seeds in one of the beds, which raised cleanliness concerns so we washed the linen.The decor is outdated. The living room, dining room, and kitchen were poorly lit, and many fixtures need updating.Some of the furniture was old and either needs to be replaced or removed. Also, the artwork was unappealing; especially the painting in the master bedroom.We could not enjoy the backyard due to overgrown weeds, debris, and old patio furniture.We documented these issues with photos. While the location was great and we enjoyed our family time in Colorado Springs, the condition of the property left much to be desired. We would not recommend this unit.

It was a nice day and a nice location. However, I think the house was overpriced but I'm sure you're paying for location. It was close to everything

The place was very spacious, all appliances worked, water pressure and temperature in showers were great. The home certainly could use attention. Have the cleaners vacuum under living room cushions. One bedroom had no access to air conditioning as there was no vent. Back patio had furniture in disrepair. Yard in back and front choked with weeds and broken bricks. The children could not play there. We needed to buy ping pong balls as there were none. Games provided were incomplete. Main floor bathroom has a towel bar with one unattached end. Front glass door doesn’t latch. These are relatively easy fixes and would make the home more welcoming. Any correspondence (email) was answered right away and was cheerful and welcoming in tone. I just feel that at 1,000 a night, the place could have been better.

This property is in an excellent location in Colorado Springs. The property is not well maintained. I looked at previous reviews and saw that the dishwasher was not working. I reached out to the property manager, as the review was older. I was told the dishwasher was operating. We had 12 family members and planned to enjoy meals at the house. Imagine my surprise when I couldn't get the dishwasher to work. In addition, the lazy susan was broken, the couch cushions were held on with safety pins, the yard was so over grown we couldn't let the kids play outside. I will give the beds a 4 star review. Despite the fact that the sheets were synthetic and hot to sleep on, the mattress was comfortable. We were there in late June and it was hot outside. The air-conditioning did a great job of cooling the house, until it shut off a11pm while we were all in bed and we woke up to a very warm house. I wouldn't stay there again.

Booked this house for a family reunion. Advertised to sleep 18, it had adequate bed space, dining space and dishes for 18. Weather was very warm, air conditioning was working well, kept us comfortably cool. Parking was adequate, on the driveway and on the street. The playground/park 3 doors away was wonderful for the Grandkids. The house sits on a mildly busy street, at the top of a steep hill, so we denied the kids’ bikes or scooters out of caution. Charcoal grill, we left excess charcoal on the premises. Dishwasher did not work. I alerted the property manager who admitted that it hadn’t worked for the last renters either. Nothing was done to remedy that. 4 slice toaster, only worked on L half. Nothing done to remedy that, despite alerting property manager. Garage with 2 large holes in the ceiling. Lots of junk stored in garage. Overall it was a lovely family weekend, yet the accommodations were disappointing as the property manager didn’t answer my request to remedy the dishwasher situation. 3 stars. Won’t stay here again .

Amazing spot for a big group. House is enormous with more than enough space - solid location with a lot of shops and restaurants around. Would definitely recommend!

Very responsive hosts. Kitchen was dated and disorganized, but we did enjoy our time.

Property was perfect for our large group of 16. It was easy to travel to local attractions.