As I drove higher and higher up this winding (but not treacherous,) very well-maintained mountain road toward the property, I marveled at the views and the privacy offered. The views from the back porch, however, blew me away. From the snow-capped Pike's Peak to the East, to the panorama of mountains, trees, and water all around me, everything was as beautiful and perfect as I'd hoped. The house was clean and cozy, and would have indeed slept eight comfortably. (Although bathroom time would have been at a premium if we'd had eight!) Luckily, there were only two of us, and the house was perfectly comfortable for our stay. There were a few minor issues that I documented for the hosts, but they weren't anything that I felt should be addressed while I was there, so I just notified them after I left. They were great with immediately answering the few questions that I did have during my stay though!
I was pleased to find that the cabinets were stocked with some basic spices, and things that other guests had purchased but not used - sugar, rice, etc. There were basic kitchen tools and cooking implements, and everything was easily located. The kitchen is small, so plan to just have one person cooking there at a time; however, there is ample seating between the table and the two sofas. The WiFi held up great the entire time we were there, and we appreciated the Smart TVs that let us log into streaming accounts to watch movies.
During the day, we ventured out to some really cool places - highly recommend Guffey Gorge/Paradise Cove, and Cripple Creek. However, if you just wanted to stay in and relax, soaking in all the quiet of a secluded mountain getaway - this is the perfect place for you.
