FFA Denver Trip

Guest: ashley V.
Date of Stay: 01/15/12 Review Submitted: 01/18/12

The house was so nice for a group of 10 students (6 girls, 4 boys) and 4 adults. We were able to hang out and cook dinner as a group for an evening. The house was very clean and had everything we needed.

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Good

Guest: howard (Des Moines, IA)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 12/30/11

I thought there would be full size trash bags and enough TP but there was not. I am new at house stays, I was comparing it to a motel stay. Overall it meet my expectations!

Owner response:We were privileged to have you and your group and are pleased to hear that it met your expectations.  A starter supply of various items are there and outlined in our email for customers before their visit.  This starter supply is the industry standard which allows for lower nightly rates and customer choice versus everyone paying for guests that utilize a lot of supplies.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great Experience

Guest: Phoenix Traveler (Phoenix)
Date of Stay: 10/12/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

We stayed at this wonderful house for a family wedding in Colorado Springs for a week. There were 11 of us total 6 adults and 5 kids under 9. There was plenty of room for everyone. The kids were entertained by the toys, large backyard and the pingpong table. There was also a large selection of movies for us and the kids to watch. The house is near almost every store possible in Colorado Springs as well as next to a mall. The neighborhood was quiet and well maintained. We had a wonderful time in your home! Thank you! A perfect place to stay!

Owner response:It was a great to provide the home to your wedding party.   We are also glad that the movies, mall down the street, ping pong table and neighborhood all helped entertain your group.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.

Wedding Trip

Guest: Travelin' 12 (Iowa)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

We traveled to CO with our children and grandchildren to attend a family wedding in Manitou Springs. We didn't really have any difficulty finding the location, but maybe the house on the corner of Briargate & Gibralter could trim it's tree limb so as not to obscure the street sign? :) We really enjoyed having a nice sized kitchen where we could cook together and be relaxed rather than go out to eat all the time. Eating out is not practical with five children 10 and under! The bonus for cooking was that the cupboards had extra spices and other ingredients. Truly helped with the shopping- which was nice and close. We liked being able to be seated together for meals at the table, which is unusual. Two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down, and a bathroom on each level worked well for us as did having laundry access. We slept in a very comfortable king bed in the upstairs master. Our adult children slept in the other two full/queen beds and stated they were well used. We really appreciated the foldout single to accomodate our third small child who just isn't ready for a top bunk yet. The patio and back yard were so relaxing, and the neighborhood was quiet. It was super hot the afternoon we arrived, but then the weather broke and we spent lots of mornings and evenings outside. We enjoyed downtown Manitou, which was new to us, Garden of the gods as usual, and traveled to the Royal Gorge.

Owner response:We are glad your wedding trip went well.   It has been our privilege to have multiple wedding groups, family reunions and other folks with special occasions.

Recommended for:Sightseeing.

Wedding Trip

Guest: travelin' 12 (Iowa)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

We traveled to CO with our children and grandchildren to attend a family wedding in Manitou Springs. We didn't really have any difficulty finding the location, but maybe the house on the corner of Briargate & Gibralter could trim it's tree limb so as not to obscure the street sign? :) We really enjoyed having a nice sized kitchen where we could cook together and be relaxed rather than go out to eat all the time. Eating out is not practical with five children 10 and under! The bonus for cooking was that the cupboards had extra spices and other ingredients. Truly helped with the shopping- which was nice and close. We liked being able to be seated together for meals at the table, which is unusual. Two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down, and a bathroom on each level worked well for us as did having laundry access. We slept in a very comfortable king bed in the upstairs master. Our adult children slept in the other two full/queen beds and stated they were well used. We really appreciated the foldout single to accomodate our third small child who just isn't ready for a top bunk yet. The patio and back yard were so relaxing, and the neighborhood was quiet. It was super hot the afternoon we arrived, but then the weather broke and we spent lots of mornings and evenings outside. We enjoyed downtown Manitou, which was new to us, Garden of the gods as usual, and traveled to the Royal Gorge.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.

The BEST home and location

Guest: LC (Charles Town, WV)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

My family (2 adults, 2 daughters ages 5 & 8) flew out to Colorado for the U.S. Women's Open at The Broadmoor where I had signed up to be a volunteer marshal. I searched for a home to rent that we could afford AND would meet our needs- not always easy in today's economy. This home had it all- comfort, location, amenities, games/toys, bunkbeds for kids, wireless internet, and a great owner to work with. Everything was clean and ready for use. When we go back to Colorado Springs, I will surely reserve this home if it's available!

Owner response:Lynn, it was great having you and your family.  We are glad you had a great time. 

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Wonderful accomodations

Guest: Sherri (Crossett, Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

We had 9 in our group, and we all were so happy with the home. The kids loved the movies downstairs, and the adults loved the backyard with grill and patio furniture. The home was easy to find and the bedding was very comfortable. Thank you for making our time in Colorado so pleasant!

Owner response:A great place for kids and families: Thank you Sherri. It's fun to hear how kids and families enjoy their time in a private backyard, a safe, convenient setting and a home big enough to be together and laid out well to also provide private spaces to relax, rest or enjoy your personal entertainment choices.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Great place to stay for Air Force graduation

Guest: AF Mom (Redondo Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/20/11 Review Submitted: 05/29/11

The best feature of this home was that it was located just a few miles from the Air Force Academy south gate. We had just a 10 minute drive to the gate and during graduation week this is a big help. It is in a residential neighborhood. If you want that hideaway in the woods feel this is not it. If you want convenience to the AFA and a 5 minute drive to the shopping on Academy, etc. this is a great choice. While the house could sleep 14 with children, we had 7 adults and that felt full. There are 2 bathrooms and if everyone has to get to an event at the same time coordinating more than the group we had seems like it would be challenging. The house is a split level so there are stairs up to the main level and down to the family room, 2 bedrooms, a bath and laundry. This layout was nice because it gave us room to spread out. Upstairs was the living room/dining room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a shared bath. We had an elderly family member with us and the stairs were challenging for her but having her stay on the upper level allowed her to do the stairs just when we were coming and going as her bedroom was on the same level as the kitchen/LR/DR. It was crazy weather (some hail, some rain, some thunder/lightening, some sun) so we didn't really use the backyard but there is lots of space. We had a BBQ after commissioning and the house is roomy enough that having to gather indoors due to weather worked out fine. As most Air Force parents will find out grad week is a balance of almost non stop exciting events and running around helping your soon to be 2LT pack up 4 years of stuff and do the paperwork to get signed out. Being close for those dashes back and forth and having a house to sort and organize was great. The house was clean and well stocked for cooking. Though we had no young children, the house is fully prepared with a baby gate on the stairs, toys, etc. All in all we were very happy with our choice.

Owner response:Accommodating and a great value: It has been a joy to have this fine family and many AFA families in our home through the years. Our close proximity to the AFA gate combined with a safe and convenient location has served them well during graduation, family weekends, football games and just fun times at places like the Garden of the Gods. Logistically, we continue to try to make practical positive changes to make your stay as comfortable, stress free and reasonable. The following are some recent changes we've made to accommodate the possibility of a larger number of guests trying to get ready at a similar time is the following: we've added additional mirrors in each room, we've worked to be able to keep rates low for large groups needing to sleep and dine 14.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

What a wonderful home to explore the area from!

Guest: Terri (Lunenburg, MA)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 04/21/11

We are from the east coast, and visited friends from the area. We were able to gather comfortably in this spot as we wandered off to explore the beautiful scenery. We visited the Garden of the Gods, Seven Falls, Air Force Academy, the Cog Railway on Pikes Peak, and Cripple Creek... all within quick trips from the house. I would certainly recommend this house to anyone visiting the area. It was very comfortable, and in a very quiet neighborhood. Loved the house... loved visiting Colorado Springs!

Owner response:A safe and convenient location: Thank you Terri. It has been a joy to have this fine group and many others in our vacation home through the years. Our close proximity to all things in Colorado Springs make it a great springboard for exploration.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.

Great House!

Guest: Andy (Honolulu, HI)
Date of Stay: 01/23/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/11

Wonderful home, very convenient location, everything was in very good working order. Allysia was very easy and pleasant to work with - very accomodating. Thanks for sharing your house with us!

Owner response:A professional, accommodating experience: Thank you Andy. We work hard to respond quickly and effectively to our guests. We are so glad it worked well for your larger group.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.