Title: Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=23912998&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad ## Photo gallery for Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys - Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad (Colorado Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23920000/23913000/23912998/2de17241.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys - Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad (Colorado Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23920000/23913000/23912998/c591846d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad (Colorado Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23920000/23913000/23912998/0910b9d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad (Colorado Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23920000/23913000/23912998/9b8f5936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf - Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad (Colorado Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23920000/23913000/23912998/be138cb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of a gated golf course community, this 6-bedroom home offers a perfect blend of comfort and tranquility. With three fully air-conditioned levels, four gas fireplaces, and lovely amenities, it's ideal for families to hang out together while still having their own bedrooms. Enjoy magnificent views from the study or large deck and patio with BBQ area. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 145300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad Our 5,300 sf, 6 BR, 4.5 BA home has three fully air conditioned levels, 4 gas fireplaces and lovely amenities. It is clean and comfortable. Ideal for families to hang out in the Great Room/Kitchen and the Lower Level, but still have their own bed rooms. Please see our Reviews. The maximum occupancy per my rental license is 14, including babies. No exceptions can be made. If you plan on having any guests at the house who are not in the rental party, please discuss this with the owner prior to processing a rental. This home is for rental only by families. Will consider reduced rates for a family of six or less depending on season and other factors. WILL PROVIDE DISCOUNTED RATES for rental of two months or more. 2025 and 2026 USAFA Graduation are NOT AVAILABLE. The house is rented already. MAIN LEVEL: Very open floor plan Master BR with King bed, large Master Bath sharing two-sided fireplace with BR. Large walk-in closet Great Room with 22' ceilings, large fire place & wet bar Kitchen with breakfast nook, large island & bar stools Formal dining room Study with 20' ceilings, fireplace & magnificent views Large deck and patio with BBQ area - stunning views Laundry 3 car garage Half Bathroom UPPER LEVEL - Three Bedrooms Bedroom 1 with vaulted ceiling and view of Pikes Peak, Queen bed, walk-in closet and lovely bathroom. Bedroom 2 with Queen bed, walk-in closet, shares Jack & Jill bath with Bedroom 3 with two bunk beds, walk-in closet LOWER LEVEL - Very open floor plan Two bedrooms Home theater and fireplace Wet bar with: fridge, D/W, wine cave Play room with pool table and games Bed room 1 has King bed & closet Bed room 2 has queen bed & closet Full bath This home generally rents for $5,000 to $6,000 per week. Certain times, such as AFA graduation week, have higher rates. This home is in a quiet residential neighborhood in a gated golf course community. It is not appropriate for parties. Facilities are available nearby for parties. Check in at 4 pm; check out at 10 am. If Guest has an approved pet, a Pet Fee of $125/pet/week is added. Kissing Camels Estates is a gated golf course community in the central, west part of Colorado Springs, just east of the famous Garden of the Gods Park. It is near Pikes Peak, the Air Force Academy, U.S. Olympic Training Center and Museum, and many other attractions. Inside Kissing Camels Estates are some facilities including a pool and golf course that are owned by the private Garden of Gods Club and are generally available only for use by Club Members and their Guests. They are not "community" facilities and use of these facilities is not included in the rental. The Kids play area at the Rec Center is close to the house and available to all. There are also walking paths throughout the community. Colorado Springs City Permit # 0278 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Golf - Gym - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 5,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1650000/1644700/1644620/6eebfbb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Manitou Pikes Peak Hotel Manitou Springs - 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By agreeing to the rental agreement, you represent that the rental is for a family. Max of 14 people in the house. Parking is limited to five cars. No cars may be parked on the street. No RV, boat, trailer, camper or other such vehicle may be parked overnight. This is a gated community . Conduct must not disturb neighbors. Use of the Garden of Gods Club facilities (pool etc) is not part of the rental. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Small pets only - under 50 lbs with prior approval ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children are allowed with proper adult supervision ### Events No events allowed May be allowed following discussion. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: May be allowed following discussion. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Mountain s rge Awesome Gated ## About the area Located in West Colorado Springs, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. Travelling with kids? Consider Space Foundation Discovery Center and Ent Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Colorado Springs travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colorado-Springs.dx602991) [View more Holiday homes in Colorado Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colorado-Springs-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602991-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.88548%2C-104.85525&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rujNRcx-KlduLQWOVWgwH3E8X4k=) Colorado Springs, CO ### What's nearby - ![Garden of the Gods showing mountains and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071579/61146f1c-2a24-4ebe-a10c-8d7a06e72ccf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Garden of the Gods 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles - ![US Air Force Academy showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071575/c93621aa-007f-44df-896d-2a129ffd96e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) US Air Force Academy 11 min drive \- 6.6 miles - ![Pikes Peak showing mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071581/3720d2a1-3011-4a50-81ad-cdbfc36516a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pikes Peak 47 min drive \- 30.9 miles - Cosmo's Magic Theater 6 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Trampoline World Gymnastics 9 min drive \- 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Fuzzy's Taco Shop 5 min drive - Dunkin' 6 min drive - Waffle House 4 min drive - Wendy's 7 min drive - Starbucks 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad? ### What time is check-in at Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad? ### What time is check-out at Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad? ### Where is Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 95 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. 11 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was almost like being at home, fully equipped, very comfortable. Beautiful and safe neighborhood. Host was excellent - met us upon arrival to show us around and make sure if we needed anything to contact him. I especially appreciated the ability to use the garage. Would definitely stay again. ##### Susan S. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Albert B. 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House and Location This house was perfect for our family to gather from around the country. The house has a great kitchen, living space, and bedrooms. The location in Colorado Springs was close to things to do, shopping, dining, and outdoor activities. ##### Albert B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica R. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation This was a wonderful house to host our extended family get together over the 4th of July. It was comfortable and well stocked. The host was extremely responsive to our questions. It is conveniently located to beautiful walks and interesting family outings. ##### Erica R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara P. 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location and property Skip was a great host! The property was set up very well for two families sharing it for a week. We had plenty of space to spread out. The pool table was a big hit for everyone! ##### Tara P. Stayed 9 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bettina L. 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BEST TIME EVER-Family together again Family from FL., PA, and Germany gathered here to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Colorado. We were able to comfortably meet, enjoy each other, and share lots of good times over great meals and games. The location was perfect for the excursions and sightseeing that we experienced. The scenery provided one of the best vacations ever. The accommodations were perfect for the 5 families that shared this beautiful home ##### Bettina L. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JR 3. 23 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly Recommend Exceeds Expectations Our family of 10, 7 adults, 3 small children Perfect floor plan, everyone had their own space Outstanding amenities, kitchen totally equipped, great entertainment options Great location, within 10 miles of activities like Zoo, the North Pole, Garden of Gods park, Broadmoor and many others. Highly recommend Great communication with owner, fantastic neighborhood, gated community, and enjoyed playground for the children. ##### JR 3. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah D., Dallas 4 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience Our host allowed for early arrival which was so helpful for our family who drove. The house comfortably worked for our family of 14\. The kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals for a crowd. The host provides paper goods, detergent and a pantry with lots of spices & condiments. The house is located in a safe, well maintained neighborhood and is convenient to all the sights and activities available to visitors in Colorado Springs. ##### Leah D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra I. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family vacation! We booked Skip’s home as my daughter was getting married at the Pinery at the Hill and I wanted a place where all of my side of the family could be together including my 88 yr old mother. Skip’s home was perfect for us (all 13) with clean and spacious rooms for everyone, great home theater to watch the Olympics, fun pool table which my nephews loved, a fully equipped kitchen with a lot of general items (eg. Spices, paper goods) so that we could cook meals easily and didn’t have to overbuy ingredients. The location is peaceful which is what I needed as mother of the bride and we had daily visits by a beautiful stag in the back yard. Skip was very responsive to all my questions and easy to communicate with. This is a beautiful home and I would highly recommend it to everyone! ##### Debra I. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber S. 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just WOW!! Staying at this house was an absolute win for our group of 14 friends and family. Skip, the owner, gave us a quick tour with pro tips on how to use the house’s gadgets—super helpful. Everyone had their own space for some downtime, but the real magic happened in the great room and basement. With built-in speakers, the vibes were seamless for movie nights and pool tournaments (we held two, no big deal).The location is chef’s kiss—just two minutes from Garden of the Gods, with stunning neighborhood views that made our Instagram stories pop. The three fireplaces kept things cozy, and the kitchen was perfect for whipping up breakfast and dinner like pros. Bonus points for the downstairs entertainment system, where we binged the trashiest TV in glorious Dolby Surround.Long story short, we’re 100% coming back. ##### Amber S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula M. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply beautiful The house was as described, beautiful and had plenty of room for us. Throughly enjoyed our stay. ##### Paula M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Warren B. 29 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion The house was great for the 12 of us. It was conveniently located. ##### Warren B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bettye S. 13 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent family vacation home The home was wonderful. It’s close to Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak railway, Old Colorado city, Cheyenne mountain zoo, Cave of the Winds, Manitou cliff dwellings. The house was well stocked and Skip was an great host. Bettye ##### Bettye S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Ben B. 21 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A spacious house with a great location My family of 12 stayed in this house for a week and had a blast! The rooms were as advertised, the kitchen spacious and the location couldn't be beat -- especially if you want to beat the crowds to garden of the gods. It was clean, if a tad dated in decor. We appreciated being able to gather under one roof. ##### Ben B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori D., Yardley, PA 2 Jul 2018 #### This house met all of our expectations. This house is spacious and had all of the staples needed for a week long stay. Our family of 10 had ample room for privacy and large spaces to hang out together. Thank you Skip for being an interested host as well. ##### Lori D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda H. 2 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Actually well stocked Wonderful quiet area, accessible to all that Colorado has to offer. Skip was easy to reach and of 10 rentals we have done, this was best stocked. Only omission was pool as shown was not available to renters. We enjoyed this property very much. ##### Linda H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie K., Philadelphia 30 May 2017 #### Perfect for USAFA graduation week! From the beautiful setting to the spacious, lovely and clean home, we could not have asked for more. The owner, Skip was very helpful and available to assist with questions and suggestions. He provided paper and soap products. Just a perfect week! ##### Leslie K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Travis F. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kissing Camels Great location and plenty of space for the 8 adults and 5 children in our party. Skip was unable to meet us at the house, but he made sure we had all the info we needed to get into the community as well as the check-in/out procedures and details about the house that wouldnt have been obvious as a first time guest. ##### Travis F. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen M., McBain, MI 11 Jul 2016 #### This home is AMAZING! My husband and I rented this home and it was absolutely wonderful! It was more than we could have asked for. It was so clean and there was nothing that we needed that wasn't already in the home. Working with Skip was wonderful. We would recommend this home to everyone! We are coming back this winter for another 7 weeks and we can't wait! Thanks Skip😃 ##### Colleen M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 15 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Colorado Springs Home Skip greeted us and walked us through the house, which we all appreciated. This home was perfect for our family of 13 ranging from ages 2-68\. There was plenty of space for everyone and multiple places to hang out and play games. It's located in a quiet community with very little traffic. We took advantage of wonderful locations that were SO close. Garden of the Gods, The Flying W Ranch, and Manitou Springs, and the Cave of the Winds are minutes away. It was a perfect space for our vacation. We'd rent this space again! ##### Kim S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley H. 14 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Garden of the Gods Getaway The Kissing Camels location near Garden of the Gods was perfect! The house was clean and accommodated our extended family well. It was a disappointment to find out the pool was unavailable to us due to COVID, as this was a main reason some in our party decided on this house. We didn’t know until the week before, but such are these times. Skip was great at communication and assistance. ##### Ashley H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. 31 Dec 2014 #### Exceptional in every way!! We had the best week here! We spent Christmas with our entire family and this house was the perfect place. Skip went out of his way to ensure we had the most comfortable and enjoyable time. He decorated the house for Christmas and really made us feel at home. Despite having 10 people in one house for a week, we never felt crammed or on top of each other. The three levels and the layout of the house are great. Everyone had space and could come together in the main areas for socializing. The kids had a great time playing. The kitchen is awesome. I will stay here anytime I get the family together in Springs! ##### Michelle B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoff L. 13 Jun 2015 #### Exceptional place for family to gather for neice's graduation! Our niece was graduating from high school May 21st from Discovery Canyon. My sister in-law's birthday was May 20th. Our family comprised of Father and Mother in-law from Arizona, us and our son from Tennessee and our sister in-law, brother-in-law, niece and nephew from Colorado Springs (recently to Austin Texas). We wanted to all stay together (as we normally do) during the celebration of our niece's graduation and sister-in-law's birthday. We are a family that love to be around each other, play cards and interact without the confines of a hotel. This home was awesome! Plenty of space for all 9 of us! The kitchen is extremely well stocked with everything we needed and more. Pots, pans, spices, etc., all included. The pool table and projection theater was a big plus! We all highly recommend this home for families and large groups. Thanks Skip! ##### Geoff L. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lennie and Brenda V. 11 Aug 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cancelled by Host We were cancelled by Host Milton (Skip) Smith as our group was too large for his home. By contract, we were refunded 50%. The VRBO Support Team also unsuccessfully reached out to Skip for cancelling without providing a 100% refund. VRBO advised outside of contract, it's at the host's discretion. Skip advised me he would refund the other 50% if rented then turned around and blocked the entire month of August eliminating the opportunity for a full refund. Both Skip & VRBO kept our money even though we rebooked via VRBO. Not a good experience! What would you expect from a lawyer? ##### Lennie and Brenda V. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan A. 14 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Colorado Family gathering This home accommodated our entire family of 13 people. We had room enough for everyone to sleep in a bedroom and have easy access to a bathroom. The kitchen, dining room, and living room provided lots of space for games, kids, and adults. Having an office on the main floor was very helpful and was shared by several of the adults. The master bedroom was a nice "escape" for my husband and me. I am a tub person and that was a terrific way to end our very busy days. The two-level deck provided a lot of different gathering places for family members to catch up with one another. Skip was highly responsive and provided us with recommendations for places and restaurants to visit. Everyone enjoyed their time away. ##### Jan A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. 25 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kidding Camels Great house for us to use. Central location was convenient for our activities. Skip was a great host. ##### Susan H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ---