Indulge in mountain view luxury in jaw-dropping, mountainous Monument! This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with simple gorgeous finishes and décor throughout – strictly first class! Sheltered patio with outdoor dining table overlooks the mountains. Lower level is perfect for entertaining with a wet bar, projection TV, pool table, and kid’s play area with desks for two. Primary bedroom suite has a private bath including a soaking tub. A beautiful home in an exceptional setting! Enjoy stunning views of the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains. Upon arrival, your party of up to 10 will find ample parking in the large driveway and two garages attached to this handsome Spanish-style home. As you step through the front door and look straight ahead, you’ll see into the living room where a row of windows to the ceiling frame your awesome mountain view. Look to your right, and you’ll find a formal dining area with a cut-out in the wall that allows you to share the views of the living room on the other side. The massive kitchen wraps around from the dining nook to seamlessly join the living room for a show-stopping, open concept space. The formal dining nook provides a table for 6 with a convenient wine station lining the back wall, incorporating a wine rack, wine refrigerator, glassware cabinet, and countertop. Cheers, everyone! From here, you have an unobstructed view into one end of the spectacular kitchen that occupies a space the entire depth of the home. Step in! You can’t help but be impressed. Culinarians will find plenty of room, the perfect tools, and an elegant setting for preparing celebratory group meals. Enjoy seemingly endless counter surface space and sleek cabinetry, as well as high-end, stainless-steel appliances including a refrigerator/freezer with in-door water and ice dispenser; oven, cooktop, dishwasher, coffee maker and toaster. The sink is embedded into an extra-long island/breakfast bar with stools for four. At one end of the kitchen, you’ll find a cozy dining table for four positioned before a sliding-glass door that leads onto the sheltered patio with an outdoor dining table for six overlooking that incomparable mountain range view. The dining end of the kitchen flows into a colorful yet sophisticated living room with soaring windows and a cluster of upscale contemporary seating around the fireplace. On this level of the home, you’ll find two bedrooms and two baths, one of which is incorporated into the primary suite. This largest bedroom includes a king bed and a row of tall windows with fantastic views – and care has been taken to position a comfortable bench right where you can enjoy them in quiet contemplation. A glass-paneled door leads outdoors to the patio. This bedroom is also outfitted with its own TV. From behind a sliding barn-style door, you’ll find the simply fabulous private bath with both a free-standing soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower. An extra-long vanity provides twin sinks and ample counter space. The walk-in closet is well-appointed with organization fixtures for both hanging and folded clothes. Just down the hall, a second bedroom enjoys a queen bed and mountain views, as well as its own TV and closet. A separate full bath provides a combination tub/shower and a sink vanity with storage below for toiletries. A laundry room on this level features a full-size washer and dryer, utility sink, and cabinet storage. From the living room, take the wide staircase down to the basement level and find yourself in the ideal space for parties and play. A sitting area with two sofas and a deliciously inviting chair face a wall covered in a generous screen for your projection TV set up with DVD and streaming options, perfect for movie nights! In the corner, a wet bar is outfitted with stools for four, a wine rack and storage. The nearby gaming/dining area includes a pool table and a table for eight that’s perfect for casual meals or board games. A separate open area designed for children provides plenty of space for play, plus shelving for toys and two desks for playing computer games on your laptop. This level of the home also includes two stylish bedrooms – one with a distinctly feminine feel, the other with an outdoorsy theme – and a full bath. Both bedrooms include a queen bed, TV, and closet. One has the added feature of a built-in desk/vanity and a comfortably upholstered chair. The bath provides a combination tub/shower and toilet behind their own separate door, with a large sink vanity and wall-mounted hair dryer in an anteroom, allowing for one guest to bathe in privacy while another uses the countertop and mirror. Hotel-grade linens are professionally laundered after every visit. This home is managed by a local vacation rental specialist, and there’s a sense of quality and care that’s worthy of your 5-star review. Browse our pictures, ask us anything, and book today! 🏠 You and your guests have access to the full house including both garages and the beautiful backyard. However, although there is a beautiful little lake behind the house, unfortunately access to this lake is strictly prohibited as it is a drinking water source. 🚗 Parking up to 6 cars can park here. 4 in the garages, 2 in the driveway, and there is street parking for extra cars, RVs, or trailers. 🕓 Early Check-in Requests We cannot guarantee an early check-in before 4pm as we need time to make sure this property is perfect for you before your stay! Please message us on the day of your arrival to see if the property is ready no earlier than 2pm. 🔑 Check-in Process: All guests will need to complete our secure, online ID Verification process to receive the door code and check-in instructions. Similar to hotels requiring photo ID upon check-in, we ask that guests provide a copy of their Government Issued ID, matching selfie and credit card to verify identity. This is used to prevent fraudulent reservations, identity verification and for the safety of all guests and homes. We take data security very seriously. All information entered into this form is encrypted and transmitted securely over SSL. By completing the reservation you agree to the following: 1. I agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions. 2. I acknowledge that I will be required to provide a copy of a valid government issued ID and matching credit card through our online portal prior to check in. Hello there and a warm welcome from us! We're a local team, with the charm and personal touch you would expect from your friendly neighbors. Yet, we're also very much available, round the clock, for any support you might need during your stay. How? Well, that's thanks to our fantastic overnight team that's spread across different time zones. This ensures you can reach out to us at any hour, and there'll always be someone there to respond. While we strive to give you an intimate, home-like feel, we've also taken care to ensure that no matter the time, you're not left without assistance. But rest assured, we've maintained our essence: a small, local team committed to making your stay as pleasant as it can be. Our promise to you is simple. We'll be there when you need us, anytime, day or night. Your comfort is our top priority and we're dedicated to helping you create some beautiful memories during your stay with us. So, get ready for your home away from home, cared for by your friendly local team! Delightfully situated along the base of the eastern front range of the Rocky Mountains, Monument is a popular destination among those who come to explore the greater Colorado Springs area. The scenery is unforgettable, the town is irresistibly quaint, and opportunities for outdoor recreation surround you. Your luxury retreat house is a 2-minute drive from Monument’s commercial hub, which offers plenty of casual dining, a brewery, distillery, and several coffee shops, including two Starbucks. The Safeway supermarket and Walgreen’s are within a 5-minute drive. There’s truly something for everyone in this beautiful area of Colorado, and so much of it is quickly and easily accessible from your location. You’ll find hiking opportunities practically in your backyard, and many other popular attractions within a 30-minute drive or less. Whether you’re the outdoorsy type, an art lover, a history buff or a shopaholic, you’ll find much to please you. Here are just a few popular destinations and their drive times from your accommodations: Santa Fe Regional Trail -- 15 miles of graveled surface; hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Home to Palmer Lake Recreation Area, 36 acres including a picturesque lake and walking path (5 minutes) Monument Rock – Enjoy hiking a 2.7-mile loop trail that offers opportunities for spotting wildlife (10 minutes) Fox Run Regional Park – hiking trails, picnic areas, pavilions (13 minutes) Ute Valley Park – hiking, mountain biking among diverse wildlife and rocky-forested geological features (20 minutes) Downtown Colorado Springs – dining, shopping, museums, art galleries, performing arts venues (22 minutes) Old Colorado City – Colorado Springs’ National Historic District with classic architecture and a storied past, as well as a funky collection of restaurants, shops, and galleries, plus museums and walking tours (24 minutes) The Garden of The Gods Visitor & Nature Center - breathtaking, 300-foot-tall sandstone rock formations, hiking trails (25 minutes) Red Rock Canyon Open Space - hiking trails, bike park (27 minutes) Bear Creek Regional Park East - hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, playground (27 minutes) Manitou Springs – quaint, artsy small town with shopping and both casual and fine dining (29 minutes) Cheyenne Caňon Park - 1,600-acre park with hiking and biking trails, picturesque Helen Falls, habitat for Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Mule Deer (29 minutes) Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – wide variety of animals from around the world in a unique and picturesque mountain setting (33 minutes) Pike’s Peak -- also known as “America’s Mountain” -- reaching over 14,000 feet into the clouds (36 minutes). We recommend that you have a car or use Uber or Lyft when traveling in the Pikes Peak Region. We're happy to provide bus schedules and maps too if you'd like to use public transportation. ❕ House Rules Required ❕ AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 21 years old. We cannot accommodate guests who do not meet this age requirement unless prior approval has been granted by us before check-in. ⛔ Although there is a beautiful little lake behind the house, unfortunately access to this lake is strictly prohibited as it is a drinking water source. 🚭 NO SMOKING inside. This includes Colorado’s newest cash crop. 🔊 Quiet Hours begin at 10:00pm per city ordinance. Please be courteous of the neighbors during your stay. 🚫 Wood burning fireplaces or open fires are prohibited due to safety precautions. Please review Colorado wildfire prevention tips and resources to help prevent wildfires and protect our great outdoors. Please review Colorado wildfire prevention tips and resources to help prevent wildfires and protect our great outdoors. 🐶 (Dog Policy -This property maintains a no-pet policy for the comfort and convenience of all our guests. 📢 Type of Cooling for the Home Central AC units are best kept at 68 degrees or above. Due to the lack of humidity in the area if the thermostat is lowered below 68 degrees it is possible that it can freeze the unit if it is working too hard. Unfortunately, it will take 24 hours for the unit to defrost before an HVAC specialist can service it. Our evenings are generally cool in the summertime, simply opening the windows will provide extra natural coolness. 📢 Reminders About the Property -Please review the sleeping arrangements prior to booking. -Please keep all trash secure in the bins. Do not leave any trash out overnight for your safety and the surrounding active wildlife in the city's area. -We do not have onsite maintenance or cleaning unlike hotels but all requests will be taken care of ASAP. 📢 Guest Fees : See the Rental Agreement for a detailed breakdown of our guest fees.