Location: Woodland Park, South Central, Colorado, USA (WOODLAND PARK: 10 mi, COLORADO SPRINGS: 30 mi) View Map
Accommodations: Lodge, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: Luxury Mountain Retreat vacation home by the lake in Pike National Forest, 30 miles to Colorado Springs
***SPRING SPECIAL: 3 (THREE) TICKETS TO ROYAL GORGE with one week rental***
Enjoy a mountain vacation by the lake, located in Pikes Peak Region of the Rockies and surrounded by the Pike National Forest. Our fully furnished home offers a beautiful environment, wildlife sightings and magnificent sunrises/sunsets and night skies in addition to hiking trails, fishing near by and other activities.
10 miles to WOODLAND PARK, 30 miles to COLORADO SPRINGS. PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN AND LAKE VIEWS, PRIVATE LAKE, PIKE NATIONAL FOREST IN THE BACKYARD! MOUNTAINS OF THINGS TO DO: FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, FOUR-WHEELING... RESTAURANTS AND SIGHTSEEING JUST 15 MIN AWAY! GORGEOUS NATURE AND WILDLIFE; PEACE AND QUIET! PARADISE FOR ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY AND PLAIN AIR PAINTING...
KIDS WILL LOVE IT TOO: TONS OF TOYS, BOOKS, DVDs, TENTS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES. FOOSBALL, AIR HOCKEY, TENTS, BRAND NEW BBQ GRILL, 2 LARGE DECKS...
Our vacation home offers the comfort and charm of a MOUNTAIN RETREAT, with panoramic view windows, two spacious decks with mountain/lake views. At sunrise and sunset, colors play off the rocks in a constantly changing show...
Each guest room is private, quiet, and tastefully appointed with art and furnishings. Neutral earth tones add to the tranquil environment for your comfort.
Just 15 min away from Woodland Park, MOUNTAIN LAKE RETREAT is a perfect home base for exploring Pikes Peak Region: Woodland Park, historic Cripple Creek/Victor, Historic Manitou Springs and Historic Old Colorado City and Colorado Springs.
Settle into quiet relaxation or take off to enjoy the forest, the mountains and the lake, hiking trails, and prolific wildlife.
Have a picnic - food always tastes better outdoors. There is a MEDITATION BENCH in the backyard on the border with PIKE NATIONAL FOREST. You can take a book or just enjoy the nature, or watch the stars right above you - they seem to be so close: you lie on the deck at night and marvel at stars that never seemed so bright before...
Watch beautiful sunsets, enjoy panoramic mountain views, relax on the deck with a glass of wine or a cup of tea, catch up on some work at the desk if you are on a working vacation.
If you enjoy hiking, biking or riding ATV/dirt bike there is PIKE NATIONAL FOREST in our backyard! The Pike National Forest, located in the heart of Colorado, is probably the most well-known and popular National Forest in the state. Pike National Forest offers a variety of recreation opportunities: trophy trout streams, abundant and varied wildlife, seven Fourteeners (mountains with peaks above 14,000 ft), many miles of trails...
If you would like to explore other areas, Mueller State Park’s 50 miles of trails also provide a great "playground" for the hiker, mountain biker, wildlife watcher and winter sports enthusiast. A popular wildlife watching area. Park visitors traverse the park’s numerous trails on foot, snowshoes, cross-country skis, horseback and mountain bike, depending on the season
Fly Fishing – Gold Medal fishing can be found in the famed South Platte River located approximately 7 miles from the property. Gill Trail offers Gold Medal catch-and-release fishing along the Platte.
You can go cross-country skiing or ATV riding right from the doorstep. There are motorcycles, ATV and four wheel drive trails and roads in the adjacent Pike National Forest. Great trails for mountain biking. No need to bring your bike you can rent bikes and get trail information at Woodland Park Shop(Team Telecycle).
Walk across the street to the lake or a creek a couple of miles away. In the spring, wildflowers bloom along the pass you'll probably want to take down to the lake.
COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST BASKET awaits for you in the kitchen.
Please inquire more INFORMATION & LINKS to view more PICTURES of the property and area attractions. You will find more information and visitor guides at the house.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS(PIKES PEAK REGION):
*** OLD COLORADO CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT *** ANASAZI CLIFF DWELLINGS *** CAVE OF THE WINDS*** MIRAMONT CASTLE AND MUSEUM *** GARDEN OF THE GODS *** PIKES PEAK COG RAIL *** NORTH POLE/SANTA'S WORKSHOP *** GHOST TOWN MUSEUM *** AIR FORCE ACADEMY *** SEVEN FALLS *** FLYING W RANCH *** CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO *** IRON SPRINGS MELODRAMA *** PENNY ARCADE *** WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING & INDUSTRY *** HISTORIC BROADMOOR HOTEL *** PRO RODEO MUSEUM/ HALL OF FAME *** MANITOU SPRINGS HISTORIC DISTRICT *** PIKES PEAK *** COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER *** FORT CARSON *** PIKES PEAK INTL RACEWAY *** PIONEERS MUSEUM *** WORLD FIGURE SKATING MUSEUM *** WORLD ICE ARENA *** ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE/PARK *** ROCK LEDGE RANCH *** FOCUS ON THE FAMILY *** MOLLIE KATHLEEN GOLD MINE *** HISTORIC CRIPPLE CREEK: CASINOS & VICTOR NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD *** ECHO CANYON RIVER EXPEDITIONS *** BUENA VISTA - HOT SPRINGS AND COOL RAFTING ON ARKANSAS RIVER *** WOODLAND PARK - DINOSAUR MUSEUM, SHOPS, RESTAURANTS
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : There is no need for a/c in the mountains. Every room has a ceiling fan and windows with screens.
- Linens Provided : All mattresses and pillows have special protective covers. Linens are pre-washed and washed twice for your protection.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : We allow up to 3 vehicles on the property
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : One trailer is allowed
- Wood Stove : New beautiful pellet stove adds warmth and ambience to the living room...
- Beds
- King Bed : Beautiful aspen log king size bed with upgraded pillow top mattress in the master bedroom
- Queen Bed (2) : Two bedrooms downstairs are furnished with queen size beds with pillow top mattresses; pine log furniture in one bedroomset and knotty pine furniture set in the other
- Double Bed : Comfortable queen size futon is available for additional sleeping place.
- Convertible Bed : Queen size pull-out leather couch is available in the loft for additional sleeping place
- Crib : We can provide a crib and a high chair upon request
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : We do not have a private hot tub, but there are some hot mineral springs in the area
- Cable/Satellite TV : New big flat screen plasma TV with DirecTV family package in the Loft
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : TV/DVD/VCR combo in one of the bedrooms
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library (2) : A lot of movies (DVD and VHS) for kids and adults
- Foosball
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Coffee maker, Espresso/cappuccino maker, coffee grinder, toaster, toaster oven, roasting pan, salad shredder, salad spinner, electric can opener, bread machine, waffle maker, cocktail-maker shaker, mixer, blender, hot snacks maker, slow cooker, etc. Please let us know if you need anything - we will try to provide it.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : The kitchen is complete with pots/pans & cutlery for preparing meals. Two sets of silver ware. Glass top stove. Granite counter tops.
- Refrigerator : Large double-door refrigerator with ice-maker
- Dishwasher : High quality dishwasher
- Microwave : New Large Panasonic microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Big BBQ grill right on the deck: enjoy the view and BBQ!
- Deck/Patio : 2 large decks offers beautiful views! Patio furniture for 8-12 people.
- View/Location
- Lake View : Enjoy beautiful mountain lake view right from the deck or living room. Listen to the sound of water bubbling down the creek hitting against the rocks as you wander along to the lake...
- Water View : Amazing views of the wildlife and the beautiful wetlands!
- Mountain View : 270 degree PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS right from the deck and most windows
- Ski-In : Enjoy cross-country skiing and snowmobiling from your doorstep, hike, hunt or fish or simply explore the beautiful Westcreek Valley and come home at night to your own quiet, comfortable spot to relax by the fireplace...
- Ski-Out
- Communications
- Telephone (5) : Each bedroom, living room and kitchen has an intercom cordless phone. You can call each other if you would like without leaving your room
- Free Long Distance : Free one hour of long distance per stay.
- Other Amenities
- PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, 15 MIN TO WOODLAND PARK WITH ALL CITY AMENITIES HEATED FLOORS downstairs including both bedrooms, livng room, bathroom and kitchen; granite counter tops in the kitchen, hardwood floors in the living room, two sets of nice leather furniture...
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Please inquire. Small pet fee applies.
- Kid Friendly : Tons of toys, games, books, movies, tents, air hockey, foosball to keep kids busy and happy
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- In the winter you can enjoy cross country-skiing, snowshoeing, hiking; in the summer you can enjoy mountain climbing, road bicycling, mountain biking, ATV riding, fishing near by ( Manitou Park Lake, Platte River, Cheesman Lake, etc), wildlife viewing (deer, mule deer, Canadian Geese, ducks, song birds, beavers), stargazing, quiet and peaceful environment, crisp mountain air and babbling brook...
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
OFF PEAK(Oct-Apr)..................... $195/nt ... $1250/wk(=$179/nt) ... $3900/mo
PEAK(May-Sep)+HOLIDAYS/SPRING BREAK... $295/nt ... $1750/wk(=$250/nt) ... $4900/mo
*** SPRING SALE SPECIAL: $179/nt, 2 nights min; $1050/wk(=$150/nt) - one week min
COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST BASKET
Cleaning fee depends on number of guests: $75/$100/$125/$150 for 2/4/6/8 guests
ROMANCE WEEKEND $450 for 2 incl. champagne, chocolate & 2-3 TICKETS TO ROYAL GORGE
* WILDLIFE VIEWING * CRISP MOUNTAIN AIR * NEW PELLET STOVE * HEATED FLOORS
* 270 DEGREE PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN AND LAKE VIEWS *
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Pikes Peak Retreat: Panoramic Mountain View, Pike Nat'l Forest
Year Purchased: 2008
Owner's Map of Woodland Park
ON THE PLATTE RIVER, A GREAT PLACE FOR FISHING or WHITE WATER RAFTING just a few miles from the house...
Property Photos
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- THIS CUSTOM BUILT HOME IS LOCATED IN PIKE NATIONAL FOREST - Colorado Rocky Mountains Vacation Home with Lake Views in Woodland Park
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- COZY SITTING AREA IS FURNISHED WITH BEAUTIFUL LEATHER FURNITURE - Colorado Rocky Mountains Vacation Home with Lake Views in Woodland Park
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- A VIEW OF THUNDER BUTTE MOUNTAIN FROM THE DECK. ENJOY THE VIEW AND BARBECUE! - Colorado Rocky Mountains Vacation Home with Lake Views in Woodland Park
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- BRAND NEW STOVE ADDS AMBIENCE TO THE LIVING ROOM. THE PIC IS TAKEN FROM THE LOFT
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- COZY LOFT HAS A QUEEN SIZE PULL-OUT COUCH FOR ADDITIONAL SLEEPING PLACE
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- MOUNTAIN ASPEN BEDROOM IS FURNISHED WITH A BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BED
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- MOUNTAIN PINE BEDROOM - QUEEN SIZE BED, PILLOW TOP MATTRESS
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- ENJOY THE VIEW & MODERN DESIGNER FURNITURE IN THE DINING ROOM
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- FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND HEATED SLATE FLOORS
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- LAKE VIEW BEDROOM - DOUBLE PILLOW TOP QUEEN SIZE BED
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- SHEEP NOSE MOUNTAIN: VIEW FROM FROM THE DECK. BEAUTIFUL NATURE'S PALETTE.
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- PLATTE RIVER IS ONLY 8 MI AWAY: ENJOY GOLD MEDAL FISHING OR WHITE WATER RAFTING
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