BnB Close to Garden of the Gods and USAFA | House in Colorado Springs

Summary:
If staying in soothing, attractive surroundings is an important component of your perfect getaway, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is sure to please. Private, fenced outdoor space offers a grill, picnic table, and a firepit encircled by inviting Adirondack chairs for fresh-air lounging and dining. FANTASTIC location right on Portal Park, minutes from Palmer Park & historic Jewett public golf course. Major attractions easy to reach. Plentiful shopping, dining and entertainment nearby.
The Space:
This tidy single-story dwelling is a duplex. Your unit has its own private entrance and fully fenced backyard that you won’t share with anyone else.
As you step through the front door into the bright, airy, open concept living space, you’ll immediately notice the care that went into decorating and updating the space. If staying in soothing, attractive surroundings is an important component of your perfect getaway, you’re going to feel at ease here.
The rustic-chic sitting area is centered around a coffee table and includes an L-shaped sofa where you can snuggle in after an adventurous day and watch the large, wall-mounted Smart TV.
You have a clear view into the kitchen, separated from the sitting area by a long extension of the counter. You’ll find it a pleasure preparing meals here among handsome finishes, and with generous counter space and plenty of cabinets. A suite of full-size stainless steel appliances includes a refrigerator/freezer with ice cube maker, a range with cooktop and oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Mornings will be easy-breezy with a coffee maker and toaster at the ready. A counter-height dining table with seating for four stands near a sliding glass door that leads to the backyard patio. There is also a hand mixer and blender.
The backyard provides a second living space in finer weather, where you can dine al fresco at the picnic table, grill up burgers or steaks, and sink into a circle of inviting Adirondack chairs encircling a propane firepit for atmospheric conversation or contemplative rest.
Back inside near the kitchen, a dedicated alcove houses a full-sized, stacked washer and dryer for the ultimate in convenience.
Two well-appointed, serene bedrooms each offer a large mirrored closet and air conditioning. The larger of the two is furnished with a king-size bed; the other, a queen. Mini split units in every room to provide heating, cooling, and fans.
The bathroom has been beautifully updated, bright and contemporary, with a vanity that provides storage below, and a glass-enclosed shower stall.
Hotel-grade linens are professionally laundered after every visit.
While we do love our furry friends this home is NOT pet friendly.
This home is managed by a local vacation and mid-term rental specialist, and there’s a sense of quality and care that’s worthy of your 5-star review.
STR-0205
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire unit. There is a gate that leads to the community park behind the home. Guests have their own private backyard with a fully enclosed privacy fence.
Parking
Please only park 2 cars on our side. Overflow parking is out on the main road which you would need to walk a short distance to have a 3rd car. There is no room for an RV or trailer as we are located of a 1-lane road and it is not guaranteed there is room to park them on the street.
Early Check-in Requests
We cannot guarantee an early check-in before 4pm as we need time to make sure this property is perfect for you before your stay! Please message us on the day of your arrival to see if the property is ready no earlier than 2pm.
Check-in Process: All guests will need to complete our secure, online ID Verification process to receive the door code and check-in instructions. Similar to hotels requiring photo ID upon check-in, we ask that guests provide a copy of their Government Issued ID, matching selfie and credit card to verify identity. This is used to prevent fraudulent reservations, identity verification and for the safety of all guests and homes. We take data security very seriously. All information entered into this form is encrypted and transmitted securely over SSL. By completing the reservation you agree to the following:
1. I agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions.
2. I acknowledge that I will be required to provide a copy of a valid government issued ID and matching credit card through our online portal prior to check in.
The Neighborhood:
This home is located near UCCS in Northeast Colorado Springs. Just 10 minutes south by car, downtown offers the Cottonwood Center for the Arts, the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, award-winning dining, unique shopping, and much more.
This home is right on the edge of Portal Park, offering a walking path and open space with stunning mountain views, as well as a well-equipped playground and basketball courts.
You’re just a 6-minute drive from Palmer Park, with over 25 miles of trails, a scenic overlook and drive, a botanical reserve, horse stables, picnic areas and more.
Golf enthusiasts won’t want to miss a visit to historic Patty Jewett Golf Course, open for play continuously since 1898. Open to the public, it offers 18 and 9-hole courses, as well as a bar and grill with breathtaking views of Pikes Peak. Just 9 minutes by car.
When it comes to everyday conveniences, you’re ideally situated. You’re mere minutes from a long list of eateries, breweries, and coffee shops. You won’t need to drive far for anything you could possibly need, with many familiar retail stores close by, including a Safeway supermarket (8 minutes), Walmart (9 minutes), and Trader Joe’s (7 minutes).
The Colorado Springs region offers a perfect balance of exhilarating outdoor activities and more urbane pleasures like museums, galleries, and performing arts venues. There’s something for everyone, and it’s all within easy reach.
Here are some notable destinations and their drive times from your location:
Downtown Colorado Springs – dining, shopping, museums, art galleries, performing arts venues (10 minutes)
Sunset Mesa Open Space: includes a 3.2-mile trail with opportunities for spotting wildlife (12 minutes)
Ute Valley Park – hiking, mountain biking among diverse wildlife and rocky-forested geological features (13 minutes)
High Chaparral Open Space: highest point in eastern Colorado Springs, great views of land and wildlife alike (14 minutes)
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center: breathtaking, 300-foot-tall sandstone rock formations, hiking trails (15 minutes)
Red Rock Canyon Open Space: hiking trails, bike park (17 minutes)
Bear Creek Regional Park East: hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, playground (18 minutes)
Cheyenne Caňon Park - 1,600-acre park with hiking and biking trails, picturesque Helen Falls, habitat for Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Mule Deer (21 minutes)
Manitou Springs – quaint, artsy small town with shopping and both casual and fine dining (21 minutes)
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – wide variety of animals from around the world in a unique and picturesque mountain setting (24 minutes)
Pikes Peak (a/k/a “America’s Mountain”: a must-see, standing a breathtaking 14,115 feet above sea level (26 minutes)
Getting Around:
We recommend that you have a car or use Uber or Lyft when traveling in the Pikes Peak Region. We're happy to provide bus schedules and maps too if you'd like to use public transportation.
Other Things to Note:
- House Rules Required:
AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 21 years old. We cannot accommodate guests who do not meet this age requirement unless prior approval has been granted by us before check-in.
- NO PETS ALLOWED
- NO SMOKING inside. This includes Colorado’s newest cash crop.
- Quiet Hours begin at 10:00pm per city ordinance. Please be courteous of the neighbors during your stay.
- Wood burning fireplaces or open fires are prohibited due to safety precautions. Please review Colorado wildfire prevention tips and resources to help prevent wildfires and protect our great outdoors. Please review Colorado wildfire prevention tips and resources to help prevent wildfires and protect our great outdoors.
- Type of Cooling for the Home
The home has a mini split unit in each room providing heating, cooling, and a fan.
- Locations of All Security Cameras
1. Camera mounted above the front door to the right facing the front porch and parking.
2. Camera mounted above the storage closet on the back porch facing the back gate and picnic table. Both are on and operating.
This video footage is not shared and is recorded for liability reasons in the cases of a break-in, death, injury and in no way infringes upon the guests’ expectations of privacy in these public areas of the property. Any attempt at disabling or obscuring the cameras is prohibited.
- Reminders About the Property
-Please review the sleeping arrangements prior to booking.
-Please keep all trash secure in the bins. Do not leave any trash out overnight for your safety and the surrounding active wildlife in the city's area.
-We do not have onsite maintenance or cleaning unlike hotels but all requests will be taken care of ASAP.
- Guest Fees:
See the Rental Agreement for a detailed breakdown of our guest fees.
Permit: A-STRP-23-0252

BnB Close to Garden of the Gods and USAFA is located in Central Colorado Springs. BnB Close to Garden of the Gods and USAFA provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

BnB Close to Garden of the Gods and USAFA has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Central Colorado Springs has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Central Colorado Springs, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.