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Five Minutes to the USAF Academy - Short drive to Garden of the Gods

Holiday home in Colorado Springs with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Kitchenette
Bedroom with large closet
Bedroom 2 with view of front range.
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Colorado Springs, CO
  • Place, US Air Force Academy
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ford Amphitheater
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Five Minutes to the USAF Academy - Short drive to Garden of the Gods

Beautiful large lower level (1500 SF) walkout with 2 bedrooms, queen beds, one bath, living room with gas fireplace, kitchenette, and separate entrance. Bright and cheery with a nice view of Mt Herman from living room and one bedroom. The other bedroom looks out towards a former golf course (open area). The kitchenette includes a sink, 2 mini-fridges, microwave, large electric skillet, crock pot, and coffee maker with complimentary Starbucks coffee. There is off street parking and access to deck and grill on back of house.
The property is conveniently located on the north end of Colorado Springs - only five minutes from the north gate of the US Air Force Academy and easy driving distance to Garden of the Gods, the US Olympic Training Center, Pikes Peak, Old Colorado City, and the Castle Rock Outlet Mall. Owner lives on the main floor.

High Speed WiFi +TV (streaming and Antenna) - Netflix, Sling, and Amazon Prime

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colorado Springs

Located in Gleneagle, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. Topgolf and Eisenhower Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garden of the Gods and Fox Run Regional Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ford Amphitheater or Clune Arena.
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Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • US Air Force Academy - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ford Amphitheater - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 20 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Heart Of Jerusalem Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Five Minutes to the USAF Academy - Short drive to Garden of the Gods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Five Minutes to the USAF Academy - Short drive to Garden of the Gods ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Five Minutes to the USAF Academy - Short drive to Garden of the Gods ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Five Minutes to the USAF Academy - Short drive to Garden of the Gods located?

Located in Gleneagle, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Western Museum of Mining and Industry and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from US Air Force Academy. Topgolf and Ford Amphitheater are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DJ P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here multiple times now and absolutely love it. Chris is great and the neighborhood can't be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel P.

It is a lovely clean place to stay with a wonderful host. We couldn't have asked for more.

We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Meg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So nice!

Very clean and nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and beautiful location and quiet.

Chris was an amazing host and kept in contact with me at all times if I had questions. And the neighborhood and area was peaceful and calm! Awesome experience! Thank you Chris!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As comfy as home

Clean and beautiful and quiet. Host was top notch. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful place, the owner lives on first floor and is so helpful, and it is so clean!!! 10/10 recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely recommend

Nice and clean and love the neighborhood. Loved how spacious it was for our little family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado trip

Everything was great. Clean and convenient. Host was great and communicated well
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado Springs

Everything was perfect. Spacious, clean ground level space in a quiet neighborhood. It made for an enjoyable visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M., Stony Point, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect!!!

The home was perfect for our stay. VERY clean and cozy. Beds slept well. Kitchen had everything we needed. Chris was a phenomenal host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

This was a wonderful place for a weekend to Colorado! Very clean and comfortable! Short drives to lots of things to do. My husband’s favorite part was the sitting outside in the evening and the deer in the yard! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking Trip

My son and I traveled to Colorado to celebrate his recent high school graduation and to do some hiking and exploring. This location was perfect! Close access to everything we wanted to do and incredibly comfortable accommodations. Chris was fantastic with his communication and made us feel so welcomed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Basement Mountain View

The comfort of this apartment was exactly what I needed. Chris is a great host and the space is tucked away with stellar views. The neighbors were friendly and welcoming. Stay and be prepared to rest. I would most definitely return to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joey l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris was vert accommodating and quick to respond to any request. I like how he chose a pin code fore the door that my entire family would easily remember. It is a quiet comfortable place in a very nice neighborhood. Mule deer bucks visited the backyard, even laid down for a nap. I would only suggest adding a full size fridge and washer/dryer and this place would be perfect. Overall wonderfull place and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only reason I would not leave 5 stars, is to keep this gem of a place all to myself. Each morning I had coffee outside and was greeted in Bambi like settings with deer, bunnies and a ton of chirping birdies. The location is so convenient for USAFA visits. It’s clean, affordable, and the host is lovely. When I’m back in town, I will book with him if at all possible!
Morning coffee visitor
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super clean and comfy

Beautiful 2br exposed lower level in quiet neighborhood with quick access to I-25. Extra comfy beds and pillows! Super clean and nice throughout. Chris responded quickly to messages and was friendly and helpful as a host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little spot!

Really enjoyed our stay at this location! The space was clean and lovely. The kitchenette has several dishes and pots and pans if you want to make food in. In the evenings, we would take a walk around the neighborhood, which was beautiful and good exercise! The host, Chris, was great. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed. Nice comfortable place to stay. Friendly owner. Saw rabbits, birds, and deer in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, super clean and cute! Even though there's only a kitchenette we had everything we needed to make food. For some reason we couldn't get the wifi to work, the network wasn't showing up on our phones but it wasn't a big issue for us. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet and close to everything we were doing

The place was extremely clean and very quiet. Easy to get to everything we had going on. The steps down to it are a little tricky and he warned us about them. He had a Roku on the TV which allowed me to sign in to my ESPN app and watch softball- was expired about that
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Family Visit

My husband and I used the apartment during our visit to the Air Force Academy. Close to the North Gate entrance, it was easy to access the Academy. Although it doesn't have a full-sized kitchen, it had everything we needed. The owner has supplied guests with appliances to make meal preparation easy.The neighborhood is lovely with lots of wildlife. Shopping and dinning are also close.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Stay

Great location, quiet neighborhood, spacious unit, very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend In COS

Chris did an amazing job communicating throughout the entire booking process / during our stay. It was in a cozy neighborhood close to the Air Force Academy as well as downtown monument. Overall it was exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado Springs stay

Property was perfect for my stay. Chris was awesome and made sure everything was there as needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feels like home!

Chris is an amazing Vrbo host and we love staying at his house. You will not find a nicer, more relaxing place to stay for the price. Enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christopher Wilson

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Retired educator. Hobbies include photography, biking, hiking and fly fishing,. Moved here to be close to grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

Great neighborhood with the best neighbors one could ask for. Open space out back.

What makes this property unique

Partial views of the front range. 5 to 10 minutes to grocery store, restaurants, etc

Languages:

English

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