Location: Woodland Park, South Central, Colorado, USA (12 Miles N of Woodland Park in the Pike National Forest Area)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-6)
Lakefront Mountain House with Luxury Interior and Wifi on a Private Lake.
Discounts! We've had a lot of success renting our home over the summer. Now we're trying to lure in more renters with a hefty fall discount -- $140 a night -- (3 night minimum.) As always, if you rent 6 nights, you get the 7th night free.
September, October, and early November are perhaps the most beautiful months in this (8500 feet) part of the Colorado mountains.
This is a family vacation home furnished with fine American, English, and French antiques. It has never previously been rented.
We're on the shores of a small mountain lake in the Pike National Forest Area -- 45 minutes from Colorado Springs and 1.5 hours from Denver. This is the "real Colorado," not the "tourist Colorado."
We like to tell our friends that we're "kind of in the middle of nowhere" but the spot is actually quite accessible -- 14 miles from stores and restaurants.
Getting to the Mountain House with a passenger car is easy, unless there is heavy snow. Well-maintained roads are available all year round with the last 1.5 miles on an unpaved road.
There are Fire and EMT services just around the bend of the lake.
The location is private, rural, and quiet. The altitude is manageable at 7500 feet. Our neighbors are about 60% full time residents and about 40% vacation home part-timers. They all value their privacy and this quiet, exclusive location.
We're half way between Woodland Park, Colorado and Deckers, Colorado. (The official address places this house in Sedalia, Colorado which is utterly confusing -- the house is not near the city of Sedalia.)
- Hike, bike, relax
- Chill on the stone patio with steps leading into the National Forest
- We have a big hammock that you can place in sun or shade on one of the decks
The area is rich with leisure activities. You have everything you can imagine that people do in the Rocky Mountains -- except for downhill skiing.
- hundreds of stores and restaurants within a one hour drive
- The Garden of the Gods
- Ski at Breckinridge! About 90 minutes away
- Gambling at the historic mining town of Cripple Creek
- Horseback riding
- World class fishing on the Platte River
- Family-friendly fishing within 10 miles
- mountain bike trails
- cross-country skiing
- climbing
- mini-golf
- Pikes Peak and the famouse cog railway
- Air Force Academy
- Florissant Fossil Beds
- Manitou Springs
The house and the 2 acre lot literally backs up to the National Forest. There is a ridiculous amount of deck space and a large gas grill.
The interior is rustically elegant and comfy. The antiques are, for the most part, from the 1800's and 1700's with some older pieces as well.
The master bedroom is large with a king bed and its own bathroom.
The other bedrooms are functional and attractive. Like the rest of the house, they're lovingly but not fussingly furnished in antiques.
Kids and pets welcome. If you are planning to bring a pet, just fill us in.
You are advised that there are many antiques (and breakables) in the house.
The satellite TV signal is excellent. We have a phone. We have broadband internet access with Wi-Fi. Your cell phones will work only now and then in this part of the world.
*At the current time, insurance regulations prohibit short-term renters (like you) from swimming, boating, or fishing on the lake next to the house* This is non-negotiable. If you attempt to use the lake, local officials will intervene. There are, of course, all sorts of recreational activities in the area, including swimming, boating, and fishing.
**Vacation Swaps Possible**
We are interested in vacation swaps. We stay at your vacation home and you stay at this vacation home. The timing of this can be variable and the two stays do not have to happen at the same time. We're interested in swaps if we can visit your home in only these three locations: Boston/Cape Cod, Charleston SC area, or Playa del Carmen Mexico.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Where are you?
Google maps can give you a good perspective. Search for Westcreek, Colorado and you'll see that we are in the Pike National Forest area between Deckers and Woodland Park. For a more detailed look, search on Google maps for 14964 N Pine Lake Dr, Sedalia, CO 80135. If you zoom in and choose "satellite" you can see the lake; we're near the north end of the lake on the eastern shore near the spillway.
2. Where is the nearest store?
Woodland Park has real stores, including a supermarket.
3. Is there a security deposit?
No.
4. Is there a contract?
Yes.
5. Where can we fish?
The short answer is: Manitou Lake in Manitou Lake Park (7 miles away), Cheesman Reservoir aka Cheesman Lake (15 miles away), or, for serious fly fishing, the South Platte River (multiple sites.) If you need more detailed information, we're happy to supply it.
6. Is this house within driving distance of the Bucksnort?
Yes. 38 miles.
7. What fees or taxes are charged?
There's a $75 cleaning fee for each rental.
8. Dogs ok? Cats ok?
Yes! Bring them all.
9. What if...?
If you have questions, drop us an email and we'll respond.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Satellite TV.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Full kitchen with electric stove and range.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Right on the Private Lake.
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone: Telephone landline with Broadband internet access and Wi-Fi.
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): There are a couple of ways to enter the house after parking. Call John and he'll explain.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Normal rate: $210/night (3 night minimum)
Fall Discount Rate: $140/night (3 night minimum)
Any time: book 6 nights/get 7th night free
Cleaning Fee: $75 per rental
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The View from the House - Woodland Park, CO Lakefront Home close to Hiking, Restaurants and Shopping
- Lots and lots of deck space - Woodland Park, CO Lakefront Home close to Hiking, Restaurants and Shopping
- The Living Room - Woodland Park, CO Lakefront Home close to Hiking, Restaurants and Shopping
- The dining room
- The patio area and the steps leading up into the forest
- The Master Bedroom
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