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Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions

Family-friendly holiday home in Colorado Springs

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Visit us in the fall to experience some cool Colorado air and a little color
A Private, Fun, Expansive place to play &  relax
Front of home, flat green front grass for gatherings
Our beautiful summers and refreshing thunderstorms turn everything green
Hand built stair railing by owner's father. Frequently inhabited by a corgi :)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 185500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, US Air Force Academy
  • Place, Ford Amphitheater
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

1 Double Bed

Jack and Jill Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Jack and Jill Bedroom

2 Single Beds

King Suite Lower

1 King Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bed Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Suite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Jack and Jill Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

King Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lower Level 3/4 Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Powder

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions

This estate home is built on 40 acres our family purchased from the original old-time homesteader. It is fondly known as Badger Run. After working the land for several years this stunning 7 bedroom 6 bathroom home became a dream come true and was purposefully situated on a favorite knoll within stately ponderosa pines and nestled off the beaten path complete with a pond, barn, rope swing and panoramic views. It is private, quiet, and Colorado living at its finest with places to walk, play and relax.

The home does not have A/C as it is situated in a high plains area at an elevation of 7500 ft and is equipped with several ceiling fans and many large windows to allow for good cross ventilation on warmer days. Badger is also on a well with wonderful clean Colorado water. No need to bring bottled water!

We can accommodate larger groups for events such as weddings and other gatherings up to 30. Any event over 18 people is subject to additional terms and fees; message us for additional pricing and policies.

We also have a listing across the street that can be rented for even larger gatherings up to 50 (sleeps 16 overnight). This is 1 C Barn, VRBO # 989769. If you contact Andrea, she has additional accommodations 12 minutes away at Pegasus Point, VRBO #3579680. Either of these spaces have discounts available for simultaneous bookings, just mention you have another booking with us!

Required short term rental agreement to follow all bookings via email.
All reservations subject to booking at owner discretion based on the home's schedule. All rates subject to change prior to owner booking confirmation and all bookings require a direct conversation with the homeowners as to the nature of any planned group gatherings. Additionally, for property protection, two outdoor surveillance cameras are installed to monitor our garage and the parking and the rear pond area of the property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Inquire about pricing and capacity options
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 pets with payment of a pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip all used beds and bring used towels & sheets to laundry area. Leave blankets and comforters on the bed
Turn off all lights, set thermostats to 68, and lock doors and windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you are planning an event at the property, there is an additional rental agreement to be signed and returned within 7 days of the booking request
Event rental agreement will be emailed to you directly

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Inquire about pricing and capacity options
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Colorado Springs

Located in Black Forest, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Brunswick Zone XL are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Forest Plaza and Chapel Hills Mall. Consider Ford Amphitheater for a night out or Glen Park if you're travelling with kids. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking.
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Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • US Air Force Academy - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Ford Amphitheater - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 28 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪JandBs High Forest Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Walter's303 Pizzeria & Publik House | Flying Horse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions located?

This family-friendly Colorado Springs holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fox Run Regional Park and Fox Run Dog Park. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and US Air Force Academy are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Fit for Our Micro-Reunion

We found the house to be spacious, particularly the kitchen, and easily able to accommodate our family. A perfect location and amenities. We came for a 75th birthday in the family and made it a micro-reunion. The house offered everything and we couldn’t be more pleased. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an outstanding property with endless space. Plenty of privacy with rolling rural views. Fully equipped from the kitchen to the game room. Our double digit family spread out and enjoyed every minute. It is a short drive to dining or supplies. There are endless activities within 40 to 60 minutes of the property. A definite 5 star in my opinion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gritz N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect large family home!

The house is beautiful with many unique a d beautiful features. Plenty of room for folks of all ages. We enjoyed the deck and game room. Owner is most accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best!

What an incredible place! Stayed here with my bridal party in the days leading up to my wedding and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and peaceful place for us to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!!!!!

My family and I stayed at this location for my wedding. We had a blast. Amazing place and great location!!!! We will definetively come back...
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family vacation property

This home is perfect. Beautiful peaceful location. Great space and really well laid out. Beds and bathrooms for everyone ( and beds were really comfy)! House is so spacious yet feels very homey. One of the best vacation rentals we've experienced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Skylar D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Large Group Accommodation

Everything was exactly as described! Clean, plenty of space, easy check-in, etc. my family and friends stayed at this site for a long weekend while I got married at 1 C Barn. I couldn't ask for a better visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lake F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning home, better than the photos!

Absolutely beautiful home with lots of beautiful, personal touches. We had our elopment "reception " here and had close friends and family stay. Everyone raved about the home. Hosts were amazing to deal with as well. Would 110% recommend and stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Loved the location. Directions are a bit fun to get to the correct turn in, but that added to the secluded aspects the family loved. The temperature was very hot, especially the last full day. The house had thermostats but we never found an actual a/c. Would recommend host add more fan options. Overall, for the 17 of us that stayed in the house, we would do it again (at least in a cooler season).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a large family

We have a large family with many adults and this home had enough adult bedrooms to accommodate us. With the different levels we were able to give those with no children space of their own. It really was the perfect set up. The outside setting was great for both the children and adults. The first night there we had a double rainbow over the house. It was gorgeous and set the tone for the entire visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bryelle and Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and great location

The house is stunning and very clean! Close to everything you could need and within 30 minutes of most places! But the house got extremely hot during some of the days due to no air conditioning. We brought 3 industrial fans with us and that wasn’t enough to cool the whole house. The basement TV wouldn’t connect even after the wifi was changed. There were not enough towels for the number of people allowed to stay at the house. Things to consider for next guest providing more fans, more towels, more toilet paper, and making the check out list shorter. The check out list was a bit overwhelming on the last day just because of the size of the house. The house is so beautiful and Alyce was very responsive and kind. Overall a nice place just a few changes would make it a perfect summer get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

leah j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

THE greatest house we’ve ever stayed in

Where to begin about how spectacular this place was.. to begin, so many bedrooms! And each room has its own comfort that our guests felt so comfortable in. Basement whaaat awesome pool table with MORE bedrooms down there. Patio on main level was our main hang out spot that fit ~20 of us chatting and laughing about good time. The house is so cozy and welcoming. They allow dogs which was our favorite since this May be one of dog’s last long trip. The dog had a blast roaming the yard and playing around probably just as much as we did, but probably more. Kitchen was huge- able to cook two different meals at once while still have someone make drinks. Can’t wait to come back and stay here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a wonderful location and accommodations for a family renunion

The home was perfect for our family of 13 finally connecting after the pandemic. Everyone loved their beds - so comfy. There was plenty of room for everyone and places one could find to have a quiet moment. My favorite was the front porch. My husband and I sat in the rocking chairs for hours watching our kids and grandkids play lawn games and/or just chatting with members of the family. The kitchen was large enough and well equipped enough for our family pizza making contest that happens when we get together. Lots of counter space. This was our first time renting a home and we were quite impressed. Alyce, the host, was so nice and helpful. Everyone wanted to return at a future date - I hope that we can.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig R., Mesquite, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual family vacay

Our initial reaction to the home was how clean and spacious it was. It easily accommodated our family of 14. The owner was very responsive to the few requests that we had during our stay. The location was close to all the things that we wanted to do. We visited the Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs, the Royal Gorge and went rafting. We had an absolute blast. There were two issues we encountered that were a bit of a surprise. First there was not the proper cookware to accommodate cooking for a group of 14. The next day the owner did bring a larger pot and some additional cookware which met our needs. The second was that we needed to purchase body wash, shampoo, toilet paper and dishwasher detergent as 14 people used up what was provided within a couple of days. I would recommend this property to anyone with a large group that will be visiting the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Mindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house as immaculate and as shown in listing photos. Our family and friends had a fabulous time here while attending the wedding of our daughter at the 1C Barn property across the street
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was incredible, managers of the property were very easy to contact. Honestly the house looks/ is even better in person than in the photos!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice all the way around..... convenient to USAFA
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was absolutely beautiful! My son was married at 1C barn across the road. It was so wonderful to have a place for family and friends to stay so close to the venue of the wedding. I highly recommend staying here for a family reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time and enjoyed the house very much. It was large enough for the group to spread out or gather together when we wanted. We would definitely recommend the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families!

Wonderful location - plenty of room for families with different aged children. Kitchen easy for family dinners. Kids excited to see a fox, bear, and deer. Lots of room for baseball and tag games outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

Plenty of room for everyone. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding

My daughter got married on Tuesday!! It was the perfect place for our whole family to spend time together! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation/Anniversary

Beautiful home, perfect for our family. Had a simple vow renewal in front of the fireplace. Alyce was great! Always available for any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelby p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Was so beautiful and clean, perfect to hold a family get together
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado Springs Never Dissapoints

What a Great trip and Great property. We throughly enjoyed our stay and the quiet relaxing property. Off the beaten path and away from town, lights and noise. The pool table was used extensively and we had MORE than enough room to spread out. Thank you for a GREAT trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alyce McElhoes

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We purchased 40 acres from the original homesteader, built a small house 25 years ago to live in and then built our dream home in 2004. As a custom home builder for 35 years, this home has been our rest and respite after a days work. With kids out of the home, a smaller home has been in order. We hope memories grow here for families who come to vacation in Colorado.

Why they chose this property

We purchased 40 acres and developed it into Dancing Wolf Estates. It has a charming rural feel, and beautiful views, meadows and ponds.

What makes this property unique

Close in to amenities and yet very private and beautiful

Languages:

English

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