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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 133100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Palmer Lake, CO
- Place, Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area1 min walk
- Place, Palmer Lake Library8 min walk
- Place, Pinecrest Event Center13 min walk
- Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Twin Futon
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
ON THE LAKE Family Retreat ~ Kayaks ~ Bikes ~ Hot Tub ~ Game Room ~ Pets Allowed
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please discuss events with us BEFORE booking
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please disclose pets in your booking request
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 13
Note from host: Please discuss events with us BEFORE booking
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Monument
Located in Monument, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area and Greenland Open Space, while Western Museum of Mining and Industry and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center are cultural highlights. Consider Ford Amphitheater for a night out or Glen Park if you're traveling with kids. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Palmer Lake, CO
What's nearby
- Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Palmer Lake Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Santa Fe Open Space - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Pinecrest Event Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Greenland Open Space - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Whataburger - 10 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 8 min drive
- Rosie's Diner - 8 min drive
- Serranos Coffee Company - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Mar 16, 2026
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
melody f.
Mar 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
melody f.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jocelyn
Nov 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jocelyn
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bruce D.
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruce D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin N.
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bryan S.
Mar 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bryan S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Felicia D.
May 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Felicia D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa T.
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan P.
Mar 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again
Ryan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cali R.
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cali R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Crystal R.
Sep 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Crystal R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
Sep 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
Mar 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home and location
Stephen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa F.
Aug 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Lisa F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family getaway!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim R.
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly P.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
Kimberly P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alaina N.
Mar 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great first experience!!!
Alaina N.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colorado Weekend
Amanda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sue L.
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home for Wedding Guests

Sue L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sherrie E.
Oct 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sherrie E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laressa L.
May 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Laressa L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erika C.
Apr 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
Erika C.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suj S.
Mar 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family stay in Colorado Springs!
Suj S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Clint C.
Jun 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick stay while doing some work in the area
Clint C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Robert Wilson
Hi there! I'm Robert!
I'm a Colorado native, originally from a small town called Yoder, CO located an hour east of Colorado Springs. Our family is retired from the Air Force and now we live in Colorado Springs most of the time.
Our favorite past times include pretty much everything outdoors! Hiking, skiing, competitive shooting sports, archery, hunting, and fishing- to name a few. We try to spend more time in our national forests and state land than we do at home- and it is truly a blessing to live in a place that is so conducive to our passions.
In my career, I have worked all over the US and even in Japan, the UK, and Germany. But I still always return to Colorado, and it's still my favorite place in the world to be!
We love sharing it with those who are also Colorado natives like me, and those who are experiencing it for the first time alike! Palmer Lake is truly an incredible place and community to experience, so I hope you get the chance to do so in our home! And if you need any recommendations for hikes, sights to see, local restaurants/coffee shops, etc, we would be happy to provide our short lists of each!
I'm a Colorado native, originally from a small town called Yoder, CO located an hour east of Colorado Springs. Our family is retired from the Air Force and now we live in Colorado Springs most of the time.
Our favorite past times include pretty much everything outdoors! Hiking, skiing, competitive shooting sports, archery, hunting, and fishing- to name a few. We try to spend more time in our national forests and state land than we do at home- and it is truly a blessing to live in a place that is so conducive to our passions.
In my career, I have worked all over the US and even in Japan, the UK, and Germany. But I still always return to Colorado, and it's still my favorite place in the world to be!
We love sharing it with those who are also Colorado natives like me, and those who are experiencing it for the first time alike! Palmer Lake is truly an incredible place and community to experience, so I hope you get the chance to do so in our home! And if you need any recommendations for hikes, sights to see, local restaurants/coffee shops, etc, we would be happy to provide our short lists of each!
Why they chose this property
First and foremost- the lake! You have the option of fishing, kayaking (I provide all the equipment you need!), swimming in the designated beach area, lounging on the sandy beach, frisbee golf, and enjoying the playground!
In the evenings, the sunset behind the opposing foothills is truly magnificent. Our favorite time at the house is sitting on the balcony watching it while waiting for the coal train to come by. That does create some noise outside, but inside it's very quiet and has never bothered our personal guests before.
After sunset, the starry nights are incredible. Sometimes the stars and moon are bright enough to walk around outside without any flashlight! After a dip in the hot tub and restful night, the next morning's sunrise lights up those same foothills with a warm and cozy glow while you warm yourself up with a hot cup of coffee.
In town, there is an awesome small, tight-knit community. I highly recommend the handmade crepes and french toast with espresso-based drinks at Speedtrap.
For lunch and dinner, O' Malleys is a historic monument, open 365 days/year, and I'm honestly never found a better buffalo chicken wing anywhere else.
For dessert, check out Rock House Ice Cream- but beware that the kiddos will keep asking you to come back after you try it for the first time.
And the best news is, all of these places are a 1/4 mile walk away! And when your appetite requires you to get there faster, we provide 2x bicycles with safety gear for that purpose.
In the evenings, the sunset behind the opposing foothills is truly magnificent. Our favorite time at the house is sitting on the balcony watching it while waiting for the coal train to come by. That does create some noise outside, but inside it's very quiet and has never bothered our personal guests before.
After sunset, the starry nights are incredible. Sometimes the stars and moon are bright enough to walk around outside without any flashlight! After a dip in the hot tub and restful night, the next morning's sunrise lights up those same foothills with a warm and cozy glow while you warm yourself up with a hot cup of coffee.
In town, there is an awesome small, tight-knit community. I highly recommend the handmade crepes and french toast with espresso-based drinks at Speedtrap.
For lunch and dinner, O' Malleys is a historic monument, open 365 days/year, and I'm honestly never found a better buffalo chicken wing anywhere else.
For dessert, check out Rock House Ice Cream- but beware that the kiddos will keep asking you to come back after you try it for the first time.
And the best news is, all of these places are a 1/4 mile walk away! And when your appetite requires you to get there faster, we provide 2x bicycles with safety gear for that purpose.
What makes this property unique
We hope to be the most prepared and inclusive hosts you've ever stayed with. We try to think of everything your family could need during your stay and supply it ahead of time!
Refreshing beverages to enjoy as soon as you arrive, snacks to hold you over till dinner, travel toiletries, female hygiene products, a couple diapers, baby/kid toys and books in our dedicated play area, pack-n-play, high chair, phone chargers, etc! And if anything isn't set according to your liking, let us know and we'll do our best to fix it ASAP!
And not to repeat ourselves, but those views are to die for...
Refreshing beverages to enjoy as soon as you arrive, snacks to hold you over till dinner, travel toiletries, female hygiene products, a couple diapers, baby/kid toys and books in our dedicated play area, pack-n-play, high chair, phone chargers, etc! And if anything isn't set according to your liking, let us know and we'll do our best to fix it ASAP!
And not to repeat ourselves, but those views are to die for...
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