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A Private, Fun, Expansive place to play &  relax
Visit us in the fall to experience some cool Colorado air and a little color
Front of home, flat green front grass for gatherings
Our beautiful summers and refreshing thunderstorms turn everything green
Hand built stair railing by owner's father. Frequently inhabited by a corgi :)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Colorado Springs, CO
  • US Air Force Academy
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Garden of the Gods
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

1 Double Bed

Jack and Jill Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Jack and Jill Bedroom

2 Single Beds

King Suite Lower

1 King Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bed Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Suite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Jack and Jill Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

King Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lower Level 3/4 Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Powder

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions

This estate home is built on 40 acres our family purchased from the original old-time homesteader. It is fondly known as Badger Run. After working the land for several years this stunning 7 bedroom 6 bathroom home became a dream come true and was purposefully situated on a favorite knoll within stately ponderosa pines and nestled off the beaten path complete with a pond, barn, rope swing and panoramic views. It is private, quiet, and Colorado living at its finest with places to walk, play and relax.

The home does not have A/C as it is situated in a high plains area at an elevation of 7500 ft and is equipped with several ceiling fans and many large windows to allow for good cross ventilation on warmer days. Badger is also on a well with wonderful clean Colorado water. No need to bring bottled water!

We can accommodate larger groups for events such as weddings and other gatherings up to 30. Any event over 18 people is subject to additional terms and fees; message us for additional pricing and policies.

We also have a listing across the street that can be rented for even larger gatherings up to 50 (sleeps 16 overnight). This is 1 C Barn, VRBO # 989769. If you contact Andrea, she has additional accommodations 12 minutes away at Pegasus Point, VRBO #3579680. Either of these spaces have discounts available for simultaneous bookings, just mention you have another booking with us!

Required short term rental agreement to follow all bookings via email.
All reservations subject to booking at owner discretion based on the home's schedule. All rates subject to change prior to owner booking confirmation and all bookings require a direct conversation with the homeowners as to the nature of any planned group gatherings. Additionally, for property protection, two outdoor surveillance cameras are installed to monitor our garage and the parking and the rear pond area of the property.

Property manager

Alyce McElhoes
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Inquire about pricing and capacity options
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 pets with payment of a pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
If you are planning an event at the property, there is an additional rental agreement to be signed and returned within 7 days of the booking request
Event rental agreement will be emailed to you directly

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Inquire about pricing and capacity options
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

About the area

Colorado Springs

Located in Black Forest, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fox Run Regional Park and Black Forest Section 16 reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Brunswick Zone XL. Consider Ford Amphitheater for a night out or Glen Park if you're travelling with kids. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking.
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Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • US Air Force Academy - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Focus on the Family Welcome Center - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 24 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bourbon Brothers - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Retreat Nestled in the pines- private & relaxing; Microweddings; Reunions located?

This family-friendly Colorado Springs holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fox Run Regional Park and Fox Run Dog Park. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and US Air Force Academy are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Family Vacation/Anniversary

Beautiful home, perfect for our family. Had a simple vow renewal in front of the fireplace. Alyce was great! Always available for any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gritz N.

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

Perfect large family home!

The house is beautiful with many unique a d beautiful features. Plenty of room for folks of all ages. We enjoyed the deck and game room. Owner is most accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelby p.

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

Nice property

Was so beautiful and clean, perfect to hold a family get together
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado Springs Never Dissapoints

What a Great trip and Great property. We throughly enjoyed our stay and the quiet relaxing property. Off the beaten path and away from town, lights and noise. The pool table was used extensively and we had MORE than enough room to spread out. Thank you for a GREAT trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Wedding celebration

My husband and I had our family stay with us celebrating our wedding. It was a wonderful stay that everyone more than enjoyed. The host was amazing in communicating. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Great location!

Loved the location. Directions are a bit fun to get to the correct turn in, but that added to the secluded aspects the family loved. The temperature was very hot, especially the last full day. The house had thermostats but we never found an actual a/c. Would recommend host add more fan options. Overall, for the 17 of us that stayed in the house, we would do it again (at least in a cooler season).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Great place for a big family

This was our first year where we have given up on getting together for Christmas due to the hassle and expense of traveling during the holidays. 5 of our 6 adult children, their spouses, two infants and one dog all were able to attend and it wa just the best time! We cooked, hiked, went to the zoo, played board games and just hung out! We were a total of 10 adults plus kids and dog. Plenty of room for all and more of everyone could have come. Communication with the host was seemless and all of our needs were met. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo G.

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

USAFA Graduation

This was the absolute perfect spot for our family which was attending the graduation of our preppie. Property manager Was absolutely remarkable With working with us Very responsive. The house was very large and accommodating for our Large family. Plenty of room for everyone does not feel stacked on top of each other. Definitely will book again in four years for the next graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

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

Great experience

Owners and managers were friendly, helpful and accessible. Just couldn’t have gone better.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

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

Gteat place to stay

Very Quiet place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

The best!

What an incredible place! Stayed here with my bridal party in the days leading up to my wedding and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and peaceful place for us to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property that was perfect for our microwedding! Plenty of room for everyone, we all really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Very nice home for small group

Huge property with more than enough room for 14 people. Rented it along with the owner’s other home for a wedding weekend. Kinda farther out from the Springs than I realized, but I only needed to leave a few times
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley G.

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

Overall a great experience .

Great weather! Plenty of space. Only minor issues. We did a lot of cooking and found some of the kitchen utensils a little spare. Definitely need to get a better can opener. We were also a group of “mature” adults and found the wear on the living room furniture difficult to negotiate getting out of. Would also suggest having tissues available and definitely a fly swatter! With such lovely weather we were in and out a lot and had windows opened. Those sneaky flies took every opportunity to make themselves at home. Overall I would definitely recommend this lovely home to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra M.

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

Amazing place!!!!!

My family and I stayed at this location for my wedding. We had a blast. Amazing place and great location!!!! We will definetively come back...
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R., Mesquite, Tx

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

Annual family vacay

Our initial reaction to the home was how clean and spacious it was. It easily accommodated our family of 14. The owner was very responsive to the few requests that we had during our stay. The location was close to all the things that we wanted to do. We visited the Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs, the Royal Gorge and went rafting. We had an absolute blast. There were two issues we encountered that were a bit of a surprise. First there was not the proper cookware to accommodate cooking for a group of 14. The next day the owner did bring a larger pot and some additional cookware which met our needs. The second was that we needed to purchase body wash, shampoo, toilet paper and dishwasher detergent as 14 people used up what was provided within a couple of days. I would recommend this property to anyone with a large group that will be visiting the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

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

Great place for our large family!

Great place for our whole family to gather with plenty of space and room for all of us. My wife and I, our 4 married children, and 12 grandchildren absolutely enjoyed or stay at your house. The location is great for a lot of adventures and the house is very spacious and comfortable with some great morning and evening views!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Perfect for a large family

We have a large family with many adults and this home had enough adult bedrooms to accommodate us. With the different levels we were able to give those with no children space of their own. It really was the perfect set up. The outside setting was great for both the children and adults. The first night there we had a double rainbow over the house. It was gorgeous and set the tone for the entire visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

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

Great House

Our family of 16 loved staying in this house! There was so much room! We had space to spend time all together, as well as space to play games or visit in different locations. The house felt even larger than it looked like online. It had lovely views and cozy spots to sit outside. Alyce was very responsive to all of my questions. We were close to many of the fun activities in the area, but enjoyed coming back to a quiet area for the evening. We would highly recommend this house to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas P.

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

Lucas and Valentines wedding Pereira house

Beautiful property with plenty of space for family. Lots of entertainment spaces. Little touches that go along way to make you feel at home rather than at a vacation rental. Tucked away with a cozy family feel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

leah j.

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

THE greatest house we’ve ever stayed in

Where to begin about how spectacular this place was.. to begin, so many bedrooms! And each room has its own comfort that our guests felt so comfortable in. Basement whaaat awesome pool table with MORE bedrooms down there. Patio on main level was our main hang out spot that fit ~20 of us chatting and laughing about good time. The house is so cozy and welcoming. They allow dogs which was our favorite since this May be one of dog’s last long trip. The dog had a blast roaming the yard and playing around probably just as much as we did, but probably more. Kitchen was huge- able to cook two different meals at once while still have someone make drinks. Can’t wait to come back and stay here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

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

Amazing home!

Our stay at this home was everything we pictured it would be. Plenty of room and a very beautiful property. Alyce and Andrea stayed in contact before our stay with any questions we had prior to arrival. We would definitely recommend this property to others looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Badger Family Christmas

The property was wonderful! Our hosts were amazing! Every person in our group; ages 18months-68 years loved our stay and we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

Great space for family!

Family retreat 2022 is in the books and we could not have asked for a better space for our family to gather, enjoy meals together, laugh and make new memories. The kitchen is perfect when cooking for a large group. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cai H.

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

Great Place for Wedding Guests!

My husband and I rented out this property in conjunction with the 1C Barn across the road for our wedding! It was so convenient for our families to be able to stay here, we could just walk to and from the wedding venue! Everyone raved about how beautiful the house was and we did our first look photos here. It was a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alyce McElhoes

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We purchased 40 acres from the original homesteader, built a small house 25 years ago to live in and then built our dream home in 2004. As a custom home builder for 35 years, this home has been our rest and respite after a days work. With kids out of the home, a smaller home has been in order. We hope memories grow here for families who come to vacation in Colorado.

Why they chose this property

We purchased 40 acres and developed it into Dancing Wolf Estates. It has a charming rural feel, and beautiful views, meadows and ponds.

What makes this property unique

Close in to amenities and yet very private and beautiful

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests