Pikes Peak Mountain View ★ 2 Bd Suite ★ 2 Kings

Thank you for considering our private walk-out basement guest suite with beautiful mountain views! Before hitting that "book now" button, pretty please read the ENTIRE listing. Yes, the whole thing! We promise it’s not War and Peace. We want you to be aware of the potential noise and other quirks so there are no surprises. We truly want your stay in Colorado Springs to be terrific from start to finish. Reading the entire is the secret to setting happy expectations and less stress for us both! 😁 The space Thank you for considering our mountain view guest suite. I hope these details help you make the best decision for you! We've tried to give any many specifics as possible but please feel free to reach out with any questions before booking! Happy to help! The Apartment: The guest suite is located in the walk-out basement of our home. You will have a private entrance around the back of the house with a digital lock to check in at your convenience. There are NO shared spaces. Enjoy the mountain view through the large picture window or sit outside on the patio to watch the sunset behind Pikes Peak. There are two bedrooms with king size beds. One of the bedrooms has a convertible sofa and there is a portable foldable mattress for extra guests. It is suitable for a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 4 children. Plenty of blankets are provided. (Please note: we do not provide bedding for the pack-n-play/portable crib.) The kitchen includes granite countertops, a full fridge, two burner induction cooktop, microwave, crock pot, countertop oven, and compact dishwasher. There is NOT a full size oven/range. In the private bathroom, you will find a double sink and large shower. Things to Note: Potential Noise: We love hosting and want our guests to have a wonderful stay. As stated we live in the house above. We have very active children who play, run, and have lots of fun that can be heard in the listing at times. New insulation was installed in the ceiling to help cut down on the noise but you will hear us. If you are sensitive to upstairs noise and don't plan to be out and about exploring our beautiful city, this may not be the listing for you. Please understand that we do live here and we want our children to have a childhood where they can run and play as children should. The children do have a playroom on the 3rd floor where the toys are kept (this really helps cut down on noise) and do go to bed before 9:00 pm most nights. However, if you think the noise of our children playing will bother you we kindly ask that you choose another accommodation. It's not that we don't want to host you but we want you to have the best stay possible! Dog: We also have a very friendly (with people) dog but the patio is fenced off. Please don’t feed him as we don’t want to encourage his visits. He doesn't like other dogs so please don't ask to bring a pet with you. We will not be responsible for any harm done to an animal brought on our property. Temperature: As stated this is an apartment in the basement so there is one AC and heater for the entire home. There is not a separate temperature control for the basement. The temperature is controlled by a Nest thermostat upstairs in our house. It can be significantly cooler downstairs. Please pack with this in mind. There is a space heater for your use and plenty of blankets. The fireplace is inoperable. Please understand that we cannot turn down the air conditioner significantly because it will make our upstairs unbearably hot and we will not be able to sleep. Appliances: The kitchen in the apartment runs on a single electrical circuit therefore only one appliance can be used at a time. For example, don't run the induction cooktop and the dishwasher at the same time. We thank you in advance for being mindful. Washer/Dryer: There is a washer and dryer in the unit that you are welcome to use. Please note due to the plumbing when the washer drains it may back up into the shower. It won't overflow or anything but we do ask that you don't run the washer while taking a shower. (It won't hurt anything but we don't want you to be surprised!) Path to Apartment: The path to the apartment is covered in gravel and has a slight grade. Parking: Please park on the street in front of our house. We have room for two cars maximum. Yard Work and Upgrades: Please note we are in the process of updating our yard and building retaining walls. This will not affect your stay (your patio is private with a fence) but we want you to aware that you may see dirt piles and/or construction materials. Backyard: The guest suite has a patio with view of the mountains and our backyard. Please note the backyard and our kids' trampoline and treehouse is not for guest use. Again, the guest patio is separated from our yard by a fence. Uncontrollable Circumstances: No refunds will be given for events outside of our control including but not limited to electrical outages, internet outages, city water shut offs, weather, and any other disruption outside of our control. Location: Colorado Springs has no shortage of things to do! The apartment is centrally located with quick access to I-25, Academy Blvd and Woodmen Rd making it easy to get around town. •10 minutes to the Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame •15-20 minutes to Garden of the Gods, downtown, Old Colorado City, Glenn Eyrie Castle, and Olympic Training Center. • 20-25 minutes to Manitou Springs , Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cave of the Winds, and Manitou Cliff Dwellings. • 25-30 minutes to entrance of Pikes Peak, The North Pole, Green Mountain Falls, and Woodland Park. The property is also within walking distance to Pulpit Rock Park and Austin Bluffs open space. We highly recommend hiking up a moderately difficult trail to Pulpit Rock to take in the views. There are plenty of restaurants, shopping, and activities like mini-golf and a trampoline center nearby. Cottonwood Creek Trail that runs along Cottonwood Creek is close by as well. While we are located in town, an encounter with a dangerous animal is unlikely but not impossible. Such animals include (but not limited to) bears, rattlesnakes, poisonous spiders, mountain lions, coyotes. Lease Agreement: By booking this property you are agreeing to the rules and lease agreement as stated in the rules section of this listing. Guest/Host Interaction: We live on the property but like to give guests their space. We keep to ourselves but are happy to assist if needed! Please send us a message right away if something does not meet your expectations and we will do our best to fix it right away. Our goal is that you have a peaceful relaxing stay. Rules: • Check-in anytime after 4:00 and before 10:00 PM (Late check in exceptions can be made with advanced notice. • No Smoking • No Parties • No Pets • All we ask is our home be treated with respect. STP Permit #0863 Guest access Entire downstairs guest suite. Other things to note Please make sure you have read the ENTIRE listing. This simple step will set expectations accordingly.