Bijou Basin Tranquility: walk out basement 1 bedroom, 1 bath 5+ acres w/ hot tub
outdoor hot tub, private bath and bedroom(queen and a twin), and living room(full size sofa bed) with ping pong table/air hocky Shared washer/dryer wifi. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life and super spot for star gazing and definitely country quiet Outdoor patio set with umbrella and adirondack chairs Wood stove available upon request Only an hour and a half from denver airport, and 40 minutes from Colorado Springs Only certified service animals allowed. If there is a conflict with our animals or people or animals have an accident in the house you will be asked to leave with no refund. Additional cleaning fee($320, includes carpet and couch cleaning, but excluding urine/poo stains) so next guest won't have to deal with animal hair, dander, etc. Please beware: we have lamas, chickens, and cats. They should not be let in the house even though they may try. They are sneaky, especially Bruce the back cat. There is no litter box downstairs for them and they are not allowed in the downstairs area you will be staying in and some people are allergic to cats and we try to accommodate them as well.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Peyton
Peyton is home to this holiday home. Regal Interquest and Topgolf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calhan Community Park and The Paint Mines Interpretive Park. El Paso County Fairgrounds and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting.
El Paso County Fairgrounds - 21 min drive - 28.9 km
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park - 28 min drive - 32.9 km
Peterson Air Force Base - 31 min drive - 47.3 km
US Air Force Academy - 36 min drive - 51.8 km
Getting around
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
The Hanger - 10 min drive
Crazy Horse Bar and Grill - 10 min drive
Sweet Goats - 12 min drive
Pop A Top Saloon - 10 min drive
The Sweet Spot - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bijou Basin Tranquility: walk out basement 1 bedroom, 1 bath 5+ acres w/ hot tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bijou Basin Tranquility: walk out basement 1 bedroom, 1 bath 5+ acres w/ hot tub?
As of 8 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bijou Basin Tranquility: walk out basement 1 bedroom, 1 bath 5+ acres w/ hot tub on 19 May, 2026 start from S$119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Bijou Basin Tranquility: walk out basement 1 bedroom, 1 bath 5+ acres w/ hot tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bijou Basin Tranquility: walk out basement 1 bedroom, 1 bath 5+ acres w/ hot tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bijou Basin Tranquility: walk out basement 1 bedroom, 1 bath 5+ acres w/ hot tub?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bijou Basin Tranquility: walk out basement 1 bedroom, 1 bath 5+ acres w/ hot tub located?
Situated in Peyton, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Calhan Town Hall, Calhan Community Park and El Paso County Fairgrounds. The Paint Mines Interpretive Park and Black Forest Section 16 are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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In town for spartan race weekend. Perfect place to recover after our runs. The place was clean and the hottub was great. Highly recommend this property for a relaxing getaway!
This property was simply lovely. We were able to rest and relax with the movies and games; wifi was fast and responsive; check-in was simple; and the setting was beautiful. I particularly enjoyed looking out over the valley in the mornings and hearing the rooster crow.
My daughter and I enjoyed staying here while we attended a Horse Show at Latigo arena. The hosts were very nice and helpful and fun to see the llamas and kitties. We would stay again. Thank you very much.
Kirsten D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your time here. I don’t think anyone has ever left it so clean & organized!
My friends and I wanted to spend time on the snowy slopes of Colorado for New Years and this gave us the perfect getaway retreat! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to get out into the true American country for any length of time!
At the last minute I decided to book a weekend trip for our 25th anniversary. We live close and needed to stay close. This place was perfect. We were able to ground w nature and relax in the hot tub. Bruce (the black cat) was a pleasant plus in that he came by quite a bit to make sure we were ok. H
Did not use the hot tub, chose the property for it's proximity to my Mom. She has Alzheimer and we were in town for the Walk for the Cure. I stayed two nights, my sister one. She was a little freaked out hearing a sliding glass door open at 4:15? or so a.m. Since the access to the basement is a slider, she was convinced someone had entered. I would just warn the upstair neighbor or host, this did detract from the visit and possibly refrain at that early an hour.
Hot tub did not work. Grass needs mowed and area needs weed eated. The staying areas are packed with furniture. Some that is not being used anymore. Spaces are very tight with furniture. Cats are accustomed to coming in on their own. We aren’t cat people and I’m allergic to them. This was not a good first trial run for us.
Michele W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
The furniture is as shown in the pics. But we will consider eliminating some furniture. We’ve never had anyone comment or leave a bad review for this. Thank you for your feedback. U fortunately we were out of town for a couple weeks and mowed and week wacked the day before we left but this year has brought much more rain than average and the grass is above average. We are very sorry you had such tall grass. If you mentioned about tall grass while you were staying we could have sent help over to cut it. I reset the breaker when we got back home and it has worked since. We are #2 for lightning in the US and sometimes it causes some breakers to flip especially the gfi’s. We have added the warning about the sneaky black cat in our description. We apologize for our cats poor behavior, but we literally lost him for a year when we think he hoped in a fed ex or ups truck. He’s too friendly but we can’t seem to get rid of him very easily. If you would like to try again we can make sure and coordinate schedules so we can be here to serve any of your needs, and we will make sure grass is tight, tub working, and we can try and kennel the black cat for your stay! We hope your future experiences with Vrbo or similar apps goes better. We were on vacation ourselves so I also apologize if I dropped the ball on our communication but I believe I requested a couple pics so we could talk you through resetting the correct breaker. If you have issues always try and communicate, like you did, until you get a solid resolution to your issues. Most Vrbo owners are good people and actually enjoy blessing people with good memories and enjoyable vacations!
This was a very pleasant place to rest and get some solitude. Elk herd for watching and a troop of dear walking past at least once a day and I can't forgot to mention the Llamas.The host was responsive and friendly and the accommodations were great. If I ever need a place to get some solitude during the cold months, I would look here first
William H.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! It was a pleasure hosting you and would enjoy having you back:)
Had a very comfortable stay Bijou Basin! I had a horse clinic at Latigo Event Center so the location was great. I didn't spend a ton of time there since I was coming & going at odd hours to tend to my horse, but the unit has everything you need. And the view is beautiful!
When we arrived in the property we were greeted with the most spectacular views. Between the mountains, and the animals it truly was a remarkable start to our trip. The hosts were so kind, they helped my sons and I with the hot tub, getting together some games, and were there for anything we needed. I would absolutely stay there again the next time we come to CO!!
We enjoyed our stay greatly. It was quiet, peaceful, and had wonderful animals around. We were greeted by beautiful loving kitties and got to see the awesome llamas. The living space was large and had everything we needed. We highly recommend staying here to get away from busy life.
This place was perfect for a short trip with two children. Peter was so responsive when questions were asked. The basement was so cute and furnished perfectly for what was needed. Will definitely be staying again when we are in the area!
We really enjoyed our stay here, even being snowed in. :) Though we did not get to fully enjoy the scenery and hot tub because of the snowstorm, we did enjoy being away from schedules and watching some of the old movies/TV shows that are on the shelves. Peter and his wife were great with communicating and were very accommodating. Peter made sure to clear the driveway and that roads were cleared for us to leave on our departure. We look forward to staying again!!
I've never seen a backyard as breathtaking as the one here. Its a perfect get away from a busy life! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay relaxing in the hot tub, watching the llamas and chicken, and escaping in a place that feels surreal.
This was a great place to stay. The Larsen's made the place very cozy. They have revamped the space since they took the pictures and it looks great. We had access to the hot tub any time we liked, and tons of movies and books (mostly PG). It is not very close to Colorado Springs, but we were able to plan our days and not have to drive too much. The only complaint is that the wifi did not have good signal down in the bijou. I would recommend the owners get a wifi extender.
we had a great time at this home away from home. The place is well kept, the people are very kind, and it was just a beautiful piece if property with a perfect view of the sunrise. Would absolutely recommend to go here. Great price. The only downside for our teen was the cell service was horrible (verizon). But they did have wifi for him to use. So as long as you don't mind giving up a few hours of your calls and bothersome home life, this is a great place to go. We loved it.
Krista M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2020
Thank you for visiting us and your encouraging comments. We plan to have even better internet as soon as it becomes available. It sounds like with Starlink internet it could be later this year:) With faster internet most phones can do internet calling/data.
It was a cool experience. No internet - tons of dvds and vhs to watch, books to read and games to play. Hot tub for relaxing and close enough to Colorado Springs to easily access the city. We will be back!
melissa f.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
About the host
Hosted by Peter Larsen
Why they chose this property
Peaceful, relaxing, amazing views and yet only 15 minutes from civilization. Excellent star gazing. Deer visit regularly and with binoculars you can usually spot local pronghorn across the valley on the undeveloped conservancy. Bring your hammock, and swing between the pine trees we planted 20 years ago.
What makes this property unique
Hot tub, 2 outdoor patio areas, ping pong/air hockey table, natural surroundings, quiet neighborhood with 5+ acre lots, water feature, fire pit/wood stove use with some restrictions and depending on the season