Get away from it all in Private Valley with beautiful wildflowers!
Location: Divide, South Central, Colorado, USA ('Between Divide and Cripple Creek, 45 min from Colo Springs)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Enjoy full view of georgous valley from deck and hot tub. This beautiful mountain hideaway is tucked away in its own private valley near the end of a cul de sac road where the only passers-by will be yourselves. The meadow is graced with wildflowers and frequently visited by wildlife including deer, fox and occasionally a bear. Relax on the front deck and take in the panoramic views of pine and aspen forests on the surrounding hillsides. Soaking in the hot tub on a moonless night will open up another world, with more stars in the sky than you could have ever imagined.
And yet, your vacation paradise is conveniently located between Divide and Cripple Creek, less than a mile off the main highway, on a county maintained road that is easily accessible year round. You are only 45 minutes from Colorado Springs, 10 miles from historic Cripple Creek, and surrounded by state parks, hiking trails and back road jeep trails.
The home, built in 1998, features new paint inside and out, new carpet and flooring, including ceramic tile, and many luxury items such as an Italian leather sofa and new pillow top mattresses. The decor is a warm mix of Southwestern and Mexican art, making each room a different experience of color and flair.
After a busy day of activities or visiting the many local tourist attractions, you can wind down in front of your beautiful southwestern tiled gas fireplace, enjoying dish TV, your own DVD's or some of ours. The bedding is comfortably set up with 2 Queens, 2 Twins, and a futon chair in the living room that will comfortably sleep a youth or small person.
You will never want to leave the beautiful Colorado Rockies after a few days at our "Deer Meadow Retreat"!!!
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Newer pillowtop mattresses in Master and 2nd bedrooms
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two twins in the 3rd bedroom
- Convertible Bed: Futon chair in living room makes into twin bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : TV in living room and Master bedroom
- DVD
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: Large selection of DVD & VCR videos
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Also includes microwave, toaster, blender, and coffee maker. Kitchen is stocked with vacationers supplies..paper plates, spices, cooking oil, plastic wrap and foil, coffee and tea
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Deck overlooks beautiful valley view and includes deck furniture
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Great location to view fall aspen colors and various wildlife year round
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet: Laptop can be available upon request or use your own with dial up connection
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets are considered for a small additional fee depending on size/age/breed (usually $25-$50) Maximum 2 dogs
- Handicapped Accessible: Only one step into the cabin
- Kid Friendly: Great location for families!
- Smoking Not Allowed: You are welcome to smoke on the deck
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- White Water Rafting, Gambling, Four Wheeling, State Parks, Tourist Attractions
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 01-Sept 15 ... $150/night or $900/week, based on 4 people; $5/extra person/nt
Sept 16-Apr 30 ... $115/night, based on 2 people; $5/extra person/night
2 night minimum; Holidays 4 night minimum and $150/night
50% Deposit required to book; balance due 45 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation Fee: 15% if cancelled prior to 45 days, no refund if within 45 days.
3.9% state and local taxes will apply. Inquire as to pet fees.
$150 damage and security deposit refundable upon exit inspection.
Weekly discounts available
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1998
Gay and Gary Liberty have recently moved to Woodland Park and personally manage and maintain their three vacation rental cabins in the Pikes Peak area. Gary is retired from Air Force Reserves and his civil service career as an aircraft mechanic. Gay has many years of experience in the hospitality field in both resort marketing and hotel reservations and front desk. They are delighted to share their love of the Colorado mountains and their love of each special cabin setting to ensure a memorable and relaxing vacation experience for their guests.
Why the Owner Chose Divide
At the time when Deer Meadow Retreat was built, Gay...a mountian gal at heart...had been living in Divide and in the Rainbow Valley development for several years. Having some extra cash to invest, she shopped for quite some time to locate the right piece of land for the home she had personally selected as well. The intent was to rent the house conventionally, which she did for several years. Everything changed once she and Gary, now married, decided to update the house and rent it as a vacation rental because, for several years they had been living in Peyton, CO and for the first time they could enjoy the cabin and the location themselves!
The Unique Benefits of this House
It made a world of difference to have full control of their property and no longer have it mistreated by rentors. Gay loves to remodel and decorate so it was fun to give it her personal touches. Among other improvements, the gas fireplace was added and the deck enlarged to accommodate the hot tub. Gary was TDY in Puerto Rico while Gay kept herself busy with her special project. Missing the mountains while living in the prairie, they love to spend as much time as they can at the cabin...as a central location to enjoy hikes and Cripple Creek and just for the peaceful setting. Nothing compares the tranquility of an evening soak in the hot tub, whether the moon is full or dark, enjoying the view of the valley and the starry sky!
Property Photos
- Get away from it all in Private Valley with beautiful wildflowers! - Pikes Peak Vacation Rental Home
- Georgous Valley view, lots of wildlife and relaxing hot tub for starry nights! - Pikes Peak Vacation Rental Home
- Relax after your activities in beautiful Southwestern decor w/ gas log fireplace - Pikes Peak Vacation Rental Home
- Master Suite features luxury bedding and cool Southwestern blues.
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Jessica , Altus AFB, OK
Homeowner Response:
Thank you for the great comments! We loved having you and you left the cabin so nice and clean that you have spoiled us!
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Gay and Gary, We had a wonderful time. The weekend get away was just what our family needed. We definitely plan on returning. When we told our 3yr old son it was time to go home, he said "No, this is our home!" The kids especially loved the visit from 5 or 6 deer Saturday evening while soaking in the hot tub. Thanks again for sharing your cabin with us! Noe, Jason, Malia and Nick
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We had a ball--what beautiful weather we had! We even got to hike a bit this year. Thank you for having such a great CLEAN place to relax in. We got a lot of studying and reading done--exactly what moms need! :-) maggie
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Hi Gay! Thank you so much for the use of Deer Meadow Retreat - the cabin is beautiful and everything was perfect. We really enjoy renting from you and will continue to do so in the future. Please continue to let us know of any specials you are running or of any holes you have to fill. Thanks again, Krista Moore
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Hi Gay and Gary, We will be coming back again. We love the location of both places. You have really done a nice job of providing all of the amenities and making each home a warm and welcoming environment. Thanks for your open and welcoming spirit for our dog as well. She is an integral part of our family unit. I continue to recommend your places to others. I don't mind cleaning up after myself, especially when I don't have to pay a cleaning fee! Many thanks to you as well. Our vacations in your rentals have been restorative and relaxing. It is nice to be able to count on having everything we need.
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we enjoyed it tremendously, the weather, the house, the wildlife, the hot tub, etc. we will definetly keep the deer meadows in mind and at the top of the list when we visit back around that area. thanks sandy.
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Donna Gwartney , Argyle, Texas
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Thanks, we had a great time. We don't get down that way much, but it's a favorite spot to stay now and then. We loved your place - we actually saw plenty of elk, deer, hummingbirds. The place was very nice - we especially enjoyed the bbq and hot tub. The house was comfortable, close to things we enjoy doing, and the surroundings were beautiful. You do a good job!
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Gay: I just wanted to let you know how much my family enjoyed our 4th of July weekend at the Deer Meadow Retreat cabin. It was such a beautiful place. My boys sure enjoyed the hot tub. It had everything we needed to make our meals while we stayed there. We did see 2 deer close to the cabin on Saturday night. The boys and I enjoyed watching them until they were out of sight. It was a relaxing weekend for us. Thanks again for renting us the cabin. Shelley Janzen
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We really enjoyed staying at your cabin. It was nice to come "home" to a spacious cabin instead of a cramped hotel room. The hot tub was a great way to relax after a long day of sight seeing and hiking. We would definitely recommend your cabin to our family and friends. We enjoyed our friendly visitor "the fox" which my daughter has named "Scotty". Scotty came by to say good bye to us on our last night and to show us the bird he captured for dinner. We were glad to see he was finding something to eat! We have some cute pictures of Scotty which I could forward to you. Staying at the cabin will make a memorable experience for my family. Cheryl and family