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Spacious 2000 sq ft Happy Hideaway for your Cadet & Family 1 Mile from USAFA!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 15 185.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Colorado Springs, CO
- Western Museum of Mining and Industry15 min walk
- US Air Force Academy18 min walk
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park5 min drive
- Colorado Springs, CO (COS)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
"Theater"
1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon
Family Room
2 Double Futons
South Bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed
Storage Room
2 Single Beds
Walk-out Master
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Sauna Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Walk-out Master Bath (En Suite)
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spacious 2000 sq ft Happy Hideaway for your Cadet & Family 1 Mile from USAFA!
Ideal for Family Reunions, small Corporate Retreats, or Quality time with your Cadet!
Spend time with your cadet, classmates, colleagues, or extended family relaxing together in a large, comfortable home instead of cramped hotel rooms. 2000+ sq ft single-level walk-out with cozy kitchen, breakfast bar & dining area, home theater, family area, fireplace, and Pike’s Peak / USAFA views. Local Permit #0823.
PLEASE NOTE: specific bedding and furniture configurations are subject to change to ensure an optimal layout for us and AUTHORIZED guests -- dishonesty regarding guest numbers is not only likely to cause guest disappointment upon arrival to find excess rooms/beds closed off/removed, but also grounds for immediate eviction and loss of deposit.
We only accept a few reservations per year, so PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING OR INQUIRING. We’re not comfortable hosting guests who are unwilling or unable to follow instructions and respect us, our home, and our household rules, so guests not reading this description are likely to have reservation requests declined.
Over the years we've realized that our home makes a great base for small corporate retreats, multi-generational gatherings, or families during key USAFA events: available for Parents’ Weekend, Home Football Games, Graduation, and holidays — we’re an Air Force/USAFA family proud to serve with you and your cadet! In Northgate Highlands neighborhood, one mile from the USAFA North Gate close to the cadet area with sauna, picnic table, and large deck overlooking Falcon stadium (perfect for infants or elderly family members who prefer to watch flyovers from the comfort of the large deck).
On a cul-de-sac, close to running and biking trails. Sleeps 8 comfortably or up to 18 using bunks, futons, and living room area (groups over 10 must qualify for R-1 family/long-term lease to comply with new local ordinance, with increased damage deposit to ensure compliance with all household, HOA, and local rules).
Regrettably, recent restrictions on short-term rentals prevent us from continuing to offer free stays for charitable organizations and other worthy causes as we've happily done in the past, so please don’t ask. We accept only a few reservations each year, meaning we're selective in accepting guest groups, so please don’t waste your time or ours by requesting discounted rates or other exceptions. Note that our "Hideaway" is part of a duplex set-up, in which we or others may be present during part or all of guest stays, during which although both units have separate entrances, outside spaces may be shared. We typically try to make alternate arrangements to allow maximal privacy during guest stays, but can't guarantee it with less than 90 days' notice.
We have no minimum-advance booking requirement. However, since this is not just a business but our home, be aware that additional charges apply to bookings made with less than one month notice, with weekly increases from $500 (under 30 days) to $1000 (under 3 weeks), $1500 (under 2 weeks), and $2000 (under 1 week), because of the disruption to our (and others’) schedules often necessary to make hasty arrangements to accommodate last-minute requests. The moral to the story is: be organized — plan ahead!
Please note that due to hyper-active security settings on this listing (which VRBO advises can’t be altered), we often are unable to access it in order to respond while we’re traveling. Between that and wishing to avoid duplicate bookings, we ask that all inquiries be made through our full-property listing (#757165), which is able to at least transmit auto-responses letting you know if we’re currently unavailable, and for how long. Because of that convenience on our end, we offer a slight discount when making partial-property bookings when the initial inquiry is made via that listing — simply note that your inquiry is for only the "Hideaway," rather than the whole "Happy Inn."
Basic rules: "Leave things as you found them;" No smoking, no drugs, no pets. We ask that guests treat our home with respect and care. Note that our home has been loved and lived in by 5 teenagers and 2 cats and is a HOME, not a showroom or luxury hotel. We hope that helps our guests feel comfortable and at home more than a sterile hotel... but those who require turn-down service, flawless perfection, or specific mattress style/brand/firmness/etc. would be more comfortable at the Broadmoor.
Spend time with your cadet, classmates, colleagues, or extended family relaxing together in a large, comfortable home instead of cramped hotel rooms. 2000+ sq ft single-level walk-out with cozy kitchen, breakfast bar & dining area, home theater, family area, fireplace, and Pike’s Peak / USAFA views. Local Permit #0823.
PLEASE NOTE: specific bedding and furniture configurations are subject to change to ensure an optimal layout for us and AUTHORIZED guests -- dishonesty regarding guest numbers is not only likely to cause guest disappointment upon arrival to find excess rooms/beds closed off/removed, but also grounds for immediate eviction and loss of deposit.
We only accept a few reservations per year, so PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING OR INQUIRING. We’re not comfortable hosting guests who are unwilling or unable to follow instructions and respect us, our home, and our household rules, so guests not reading this description are likely to have reservation requests declined.
Over the years we've realized that our home makes a great base for small corporate retreats, multi-generational gatherings, or families during key USAFA events: available for Parents’ Weekend, Home Football Games, Graduation, and holidays — we’re an Air Force/USAFA family proud to serve with you and your cadet! In Northgate Highlands neighborhood, one mile from the USAFA North Gate close to the cadet area with sauna, picnic table, and large deck overlooking Falcon stadium (perfect for infants or elderly family members who prefer to watch flyovers from the comfort of the large deck).
On a cul-de-sac, close to running and biking trails. Sleeps 8 comfortably or up to 18 using bunks, futons, and living room area (groups over 10 must qualify for R-1 family/long-term lease to comply with new local ordinance, with increased damage deposit to ensure compliance with all household, HOA, and local rules).
Regrettably, recent restrictions on short-term rentals prevent us from continuing to offer free stays for charitable organizations and other worthy causes as we've happily done in the past, so please don’t ask. We accept only a few reservations each year, meaning we're selective in accepting guest groups, so please don’t waste your time or ours by requesting discounted rates or other exceptions. Note that our "Hideaway" is part of a duplex set-up, in which we or others may be present during part or all of guest stays, during which although both units have separate entrances, outside spaces may be shared. We typically try to make alternate arrangements to allow maximal privacy during guest stays, but can't guarantee it with less than 90 days' notice.
We have no minimum-advance booking requirement. However, since this is not just a business but our home, be aware that additional charges apply to bookings made with less than one month notice, with weekly increases from $500 (under 30 days) to $1000 (under 3 weeks), $1500 (under 2 weeks), and $2000 (under 1 week), because of the disruption to our (and others’) schedules often necessary to make hasty arrangements to accommodate last-minute requests. The moral to the story is: be organized — plan ahead!
Please note that due to hyper-active security settings on this listing (which VRBO advises can’t be altered), we often are unable to access it in order to respond while we’re traveling. Between that and wishing to avoid duplicate bookings, we ask that all inquiries be made through our full-property listing (#757165), which is able to at least transmit auto-responses letting you know if we’re currently unavailable, and for how long. Because of that convenience on our end, we offer a slight discount when making partial-property bookings when the initial inquiry is made via that listing — simply note that your inquiry is for only the "Hideaway," rather than the whole "Happy Inn."
Basic rules: "Leave things as you found them;" No smoking, no drugs, no pets. We ask that guests treat our home with respect and care. Note that our home has been loved and lived in by 5 teenagers and 2 cats and is a HOME, not a showroom or luxury hotel. We hope that helps our guests feel comfortable and at home more than a sterile hotel... but those who require turn-down service, flawless perfection, or specific mattress style/brand/firmness/etc. would be more comfortable at the Broadmoor.
Property manager
Lori Stich
Languages
English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Colorado Springs
Located in Northgate, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this holiday home is near theme parks. Glen Eyrie Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Brunswick Zone XL are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Colorado Springs, CO
What's nearby
- Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Ford Amphitheater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- US Air Force Academy - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
- Garden of the Gods - 21 min drive - 27.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 8 min walk
- Whataburger - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Loyal Coffee - 5 min drive
- The Summit Interquest - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
31 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Nate E.
6 October 2018
Awesome place
Nate E.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Merrill S., Denver
26 February 2018
Wonderful Place to Stay
Merrill S.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
About the host
Hosted by Lori Stich

We're retired Air Force (now a commercial airline pilot and lawyer) eager to welcome, and share our home with, fellow travelers as well as other members of our Air Force family. We're recent empty-nesters who love to travel, run, make music, meet new friends, and explore this wonderful world around us.
Why they chose this property
Despite being world travelers, we love coming home to Colorado's fresh air and gorgeous mountain scenery! Our home is located just one mile from the USAFA North Gate, convenient to all Academy activities and everything else around Colorado Springs — ideal for relaxing while visiting with your cadet or alumni classmates during key USAFA events; for small corporate retreats; or for multi-generational family gatherings... plenty of private rooms for alone time as well as multiple living rooms and family areas to relax together. Gorgeous Front Range views, with hiking/biking/running trails nearby.
What makes this property unique
The Hideaway offers opportunities for groups to spend time together in a more relaxed, personal setting than a hotel. Soak in the Pikes Peak views, enjoy meals together, relax in the private sauna, or just hang out as a group in the family room or backyard.
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish, Russian
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