"The Forest House" on Enchanting Wooded Property with Peak Views and Hot Tub
Location: Divide, South Central, Colorado, USA (Located off Hwy67 between Divide and Cripple Creek) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: House
We have named our mountain home "The Forest House" because of the enchanting and magical nature of the heavily wooded property with groves of aspen and pine. Deer and fox are frequent visitors to forage on the many varieties of wildflowers and wild raspberries. If you are fortunate, you may even see a bear!
From the secluded, large back deck, you can relax in the private hot tub and watch the squirrels at play and observe many species of the winged one from a true "birds eye view". Yet, your mountain retreat is easily accessible on a county maintained road, less than 1 mile off the main highway and midway between Divide and Cripple Creek, on the back of majestic Pikes Peak.
You are in the center of vacation paradise, with so much to do that you will want to come back again and again to experience all that this area has to offer! You are surrounded by state parks, hiking trails and back country 4-wheel roads. Even so, wonderful restaurants and attractions are only a short drive away as you are only 10 miles from historical Cripple Creek, 20 minutes from Woodland Park and 35 minutes from Manitou Springs.
The home has been newly painted, recarpeted and warmly decorated with Southwestern and Mountain art. At the end of a busy day, as you relax in the comfy, overstuffed sofa and warm by the crackling fire in the wood-burning fireplace, you can enjoy all the comforts of home with dish TV and a selection of DVD and VCR movies to watch. The bedding is comfortably set up with 2 Queens and 2 Twins, all with new pillow-top mattresses.
An extra full mattress is available for overflow sleeping options. The Master suite features double sinks and a garden tub and is decorated in a beautiful mix of old and new with the highlight being an oak highboy dresser with a marble top. The bed is warm and cozy with a down comforter and duvet set and the heavy pine rocker, with a 30 year history of soothing many fretful babies, is perfect for your morning cup of tea or an afternoon novel.
This mountain home is the perfect get-away to experience Colorado at its best, all Four Seasons of the year!!
**MORE PHOTOS**Click on Link to Owners Website below
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Newer Mattresses
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 2 twins in 3rd Bedroom/ 2 additional twin mattresses available for overflow sleeping
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Hot tub on large and private back deck
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Direct TV in Living Rm and Master Bdrm
- DVD
- VCR (2)
- Video Library : Large selection of classic and newer DVD/VHS
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Coffee Maker/Toaster/Blender included as well as vacationers suppies of spices, cooking oil, coffee/tea, foil, plastic wrap and paper plates
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Large, private deck with deck furniture overlooks a panorama of aspen and pine, great for bird and squirrel watching!
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Nestled among aspen and pine forests on the back of Pikes Peak, your leisurely walks will offer breathtaking views of the Peak as well as distant mountain ranges.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local phone, can also use dialup connection with your computer
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet : This can be provided upon request or phone line is available to use your own computer with dial up service.
- Other Amenities
- Deck Furniture
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Mature dogs (2 maximum) will be considered. A small pet fee (usually $25 - $50) will apply depending on size/breed/age.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : You are welcome to smoke out on the deck
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Snowshoeing, Rafting (2hrs), Downhill Skiing (2hrs), Area attractions include Gambling in Cripple Creek, The Dinosaur Museum, Mueller State Park, Florissant Fossil Beds, Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, North Pole, Cave of the Winds, Royal Gorge, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Molly Kathleen Gold Mine, Historical Victor, Gold Mines and Gold Belt Tour, Air Force Academy, Eleven Mile Reservoir
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 1-Sep 15 .. $150/nt-$900/week (based on 4 ppl) 2 nt min;4 nt min for holidays
Oct 31-Apr .. $115/night(based on 2 ppl)2 nt min; Holidays-High season rates apply
Sep 16-Oct 31...$125/nt based on 2ppl Extra Person Charge:$5 per person per nt.
$150 Damage Deposit; fully refundable if property is left as found with no damage
or missing items). 50% Deposit due at booking; balance due 45 days prior to
arrival. Cancellations within 45 days of arrival are non-refundable unless
re-booked. Inquire about Pet fees and policy.
Weekly discounts available. Cleaning fees start at $49 depending on party size
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
"The Forest House", Magically Wooded, Hot Tub,Peak Views
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose Divide
Gay had The Forest House built as a home for herself and her youngest son when she was newly divorced. She had already been living in Divide and Rainbow Valley since 1992...actually on the same street! She maintains many wonderful memories of this cabin as her home and can also tell some funny and not so funny stories about how she and her son were nearly homeless when the construction was behind schedule. Her two sons built the large back deck and she transplanted the wild raspberry bushes and built the rock planters herself...obviously with no prior experience! Gay left in 2001 and rented the cabin conventionally for a few years as she had married Gary and moved to his "house on the prairie" in Peyton, CO. In 2005, after some disappointing rentors, Gay and Gary decided to make it into a vacation rental and her old home was her own once again!
The Unique Benefits at this House
Gay's favorite memories of life at The Forest House center around being able to just wander off into the woods at a whim, in any direction! Gay knows all the little back ways to trails, and passages that really aren't trails, in the area! She learned the names of all the wildflowers and the mushrooms too. When the mushrooms are prolific, all the freezer space disappears and you would also find mushrooms drying all over the back porch! Of course, Gary isn't too keen on this as he never knows what is going to be disguised in his dinner! Gay and Gary love to stay here when they can and take leisurely walks, even if just the loop that the road makes. Another great memory about life at The Forest House is sleeping with all the window shades wide open and waking to the rosy pink glow of the "coupling" in the morning when all of a sudden all the birds start to sing. Also, this cabin was the childhood home of our springer spaniel, Tucker, who is now almost nine years old!
Owner's Map of Divide
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.
Property Photos
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- "The Forest House" on Enchanting Wooded Property with Peak Views and Hot Tub - Pikes Peak, CO Vacation Mountain Home in Divide
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- Relax in the Hot Tub, Barbeque, Bird Watch or enjoy the Sun on lrg Private Deck - Pikes Peak, CO Vacation Mountain Home in Divide
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- Master Suite with Plush Bedding, Double Sinks and Garden Tub - Pikes Peak, CO Vacation Mountain Home in Divide
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- Warm & Cozy living area with wood burning fireplace and "Woodsy Decor"
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- Cheery Dining area with seating for six persons
Traveler Reviews (34)
Beautiful setting
Guest: Kathy
(Falcon, CO)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11
Review Submitted: 11/01/11
We had a great stay. The cabin is secluded, the scenery is beautiful and the cabin was very nice. We have AT&T for our cell provider and there was no reception and no high speed or broadband internet access. These things were ok with us because it kept us from the temptation of working while we were on vacation. There is satellite TV but almost all of the channels said "not subscribed to or paid for", so your selection of what to watch is very limited. There is a small cleaning fee and you are expected to wash towels and bedding, wipe down sinks, counters, sweep floors, etc. None of these things were deal breakers for us they are just things to be aware of if you want to stay here. The owners where very nice and allowed us to check in at 1:00 instead of 3:00 since noone was scheduled to be there the day before. We had a wonderful, restful stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Wonderful Getaway From Texas Heat to Colorado Snow
Guest: Texas Travelers
(Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 02/10/11
Review Submitted: 02/21/11
Had a wonderful time at the Forest House. Owners were super to deal with. The house was exactly as pictured. Very easy to find. Short drive to Colorado Spring or Cripple Creek. Lots of room that we never felt crowded. Highly recommend this place.
Owner response:Thank you so much enjoyed having you and we hope you will come back...how about summer!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Family from Texas loved our Christmas stay! '')
Guest: Laurie
(Lago Vista, Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/19/10
Review Submitted: 12/28/10
We stayed in this lovely home over Christmas. It was perfect, except more snow would have been nicer! '') The hot tub was a very nice treat. Everything you needed to cook was right at your finger tips. There were several local area attractions near by, including a town with grocery stores (Walmart). It was perfect for my family, we had a BLAST and will most likely vacation here again. Oh and our dogs loved it too! I have already recommended it to several family and friends! '')
Recommended for:Pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful
Guest: Phil
(Clay Center, KS)
Date of Stay: 07/14/10
Review Submitted: 07/19/10
We took our 2 kids to Colorado for their first visit and couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Everything was within a 15-20 minute drive from the house and it was so nice to come back "home" in the evenings and relax on the deck. The description of the house is very accurate, the views are spectacular and we had everything we needed. We can't wait to go back again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
perfect
Guest: juliebuss
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10
Review Submitted: 07/06/10
We had a great time at the forest house. The description of the cabin was right on. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again if we ever find ourselves going to Colorado again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Jim & Ellie Warren
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Date of Stay: 10/04/09
Review Submitted: 10/04/09
Dear Gay and Gary, We really enjoyed our stay here, it is a wonderful spot and a very warm and welcome house. We will be looking forward to staying again and will be telling everyone about the "hidden gem" here. All the Very Best, Jim and Ellie
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Guest: Mike and Patricia Johnson
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Date of Stay: 09/23/09
Review Submitted: 09/23/09
It's we that thank you. The cabin was everything it was presented to be. You never know what you are buying into online but your property exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for your hospitality. If you ever come to Branson Missouri, let us know, we can get you in some shows free. Take care. Mike Johnson
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Guest: Brent Wilson
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Date of Stay: 08/27/09
Review Submitted: 08/27/09
Hi Gay, The race was great this year. Temps were cool and the sun was shining. No afternoon showers or thunderstorms. We all had personal best times on the Peak this year. The cabin was a great place to relax before and after the race. Thanks again for such a nice place to stay. Brent Wilson
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Guest: Dunnigan MacIlwaine
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Date of Stay: 08/27/09
Review Submitted: 08/27/09
Thanks to you, too, for providing such a clean, well-equipped, and relaxing hideaway for our vacation! We've had a very busy year and your "Forest House" was the perfect escape for us. The birds were quite enchanting, we spent a great deal of time on the deck watching and listening. Hopefully we'll visit again soon. Best wishes! Dunnigan
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Guest: Mike Krueger
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Date of Stay: 07/13/09
Review Submitted: 07/13/09
This was definitely one of our favorite vacations, thank you for the cabin. It was definitely all that we expected and more. We will definitely try and return in the future and i will recommend this place to anyone vacationing out there in the future.
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