Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad

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A landscape with a pond, mountains, and a clear sky.
A spacious living area with a curved staircase, a patterned sofa, and a chandelier.
A golf course with a clear view of mountains in the background.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large sectional sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious living room with a patterned sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, and a view of the kitchen and dining area through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Tennis court
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Colorado Springs, CO
  • Place, Garden of the Gods
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Glen Eyrie Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Crib

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Colorado Springs

Located in West Colorado Springs, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. Travelling with kids? Consider Ent Center for the Arts and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Garden of the Gods - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Glen Eyrie Castle - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Cosmo's Magic Theater - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fuzzy's Taco Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Views, Large Awesome Home in Gated Community - 7 Miles from AF Acad located?

This family-friendly Colorado Springs holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs and Garden of the Gods. Ent Center for the Arts and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply beautiful

The house was as described, beautiful and had plenty of room for us. Throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was almost like being at home, fully equipped, very comfortable. Beautiful and safe neighborhood. Host was excellent - met us upon arrival to show us around and make sure if we needed anything to contact him. I especially appreciated the ability to use the garage. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Location

This house was perfect for our family to gather from around the country. The house has a great kitchen, living space, and bedrooms. The location in Colorado Springs was close to things to do, shopping, dining, and outdoor activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

The house was great for the 12 of us. It was conveniently located.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

This was a wonderful house to host our extended family get together over the 4th of July. It was comfortable and well stocked. The host was extremely responsive to our questions. It is conveniently located to beautiful walks and interesting family outings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location and property

Skip was a great host! The property was set up very well for two families sharing it for a week. We had plenty of space to spread out. The pool table was a big hit for everyone!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent family vacation home

The home was wonderful. It’s close to Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak railway, Old Colorado city, Cheyenne mountain zoo, Cave of the Winds, Manitou cliff dwellings. The house was well stocked and Skip was an great host. Bettye
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BEST TIME EVER-Family together again

Family from FL., PA, and Germany gathered here to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Colorado. We were able to comfortably meet, enjoy each other, and share lots of good times over great meals and games. The location was perfect for the excursions and sightseeing that we experienced. The scenery provided one of the best vacations ever. The accommodations were perfect for the 5 families that shared this beautiful home
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A spacious house with a great location

My family of 12 stayed in this house for a week and had a blast! The rooms were as advertised, the kitchen spacious and the location couldn't be beat -- especially if you want to beat the crowds to garden of the gods. It was clean, if a tad dated in decor. We appreciated being able to gather under one roof.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Actually well stocked

Wonderful quiet area, accessible to all that Colorado has to offer. Skip was easy to reach and of 10 rentals we have done, this was best stocked. Only omission was pool as shown was not available to renters. We enjoyed this property very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2021
Glad your family enjoyed my home and the area. It is a bummer that the Club's pool is off limits to guests due to Covid. No idea how long that will last.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for USAFA graduation week!

From the beautiful setting to the spacious, lovely and clean home, we could not have asked for more. The owner, Skip was very helpful and available to assist with questions and suggestions. He provided paper and soap products. Just a perfect week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Glad you had a wonderful time and the weather cooperated for graduation! skip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skip was an outstanding host! We appreciated the time he took when we arrived to show us around the house, point out all the amenities and demonstrate how to operate the TVs, cable service remote controls, large screen projector system and thermostats. Located in a quiet, beautiful neighborhood, the house was perfect for our large family holiday get-together. Quality furnishings, comfortable beds, clean and spacious, with a well-equipped kitchen and well stocked pantry. The three level layout and open floor plan made for a comfortable and relaxing stay for all. Highly recommended! Thanks Skip!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend Exceeds Expectations

Our family of 10, 7 adults, 3 small children Perfect floor plan, everyone had their own space Outstanding amenities, kitchen totally equipped, great entertainment options Great location, within 10 miles of activities like Zoo, the North Pole, Garden of Gods park, Broadmoor and many others. Highly recommend Great communication with owner, fantastic neighborhood, gated community, and enjoyed playground for the children.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kissing Camels

Great location and plenty of space for the 8 adults and 5 children in our party. Skip was unable to meet us at the house, but he made sure we had all the info we needed to get into the community as well as the check-in/out procedures and details about the house that wouldnt have been obvious as a first time guest.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This home is AMAZING!

My husband and I rented this home and it was absolutely wonderful! It was more than we could have asked for. It was so clean and there was nothing that we needed that wasn't already in the home. Working with Skip was wonderful. We would recommend this home to everyone! We are coming back this winter for another 7 weeks and we can't wait! Thanks Skip😃
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Look forward to having you back!]
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Colorado Springs Home

Skip greeted us and walked us through the house, which we all appreciated. This home was perfect for our family of 13 ranging from ages 2-68. There was plenty of space for everyone and multiple places to hang out and play games. It's located in a quiet community with very little traffic. We took advantage of wonderful locations that were SO close. Garden of the Gods, The Flying W Ranch, and Manitou Springs, and the Cave of the Winds are minutes away. It was a perfect space for our vacation. We'd rent this space again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Glad you had a wonderful time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Our host allowed for early arrival which was so helpful for our family who drove. The house comfortably worked for our family of 14. The kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals for a crowd. The host provides paper goods, detergent and a pantry with lots of spices & condiments. The house is located in a safe, well maintained neighborhood and is convenient to all the sights and activities available to visitors in Colorado Springs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Garden of the Gods Getaway

The Kissing Camels location near Garden of the Gods was perfect! The house was clean and accommodated our extended family well. It was a disappointment to find out the pool was unavailable to us due to COVID, as this was a main reason some in our party decided on this house. We didn’t know until the week before, but such are these times. Skip was great at communication and assistance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2021
Ashley: Glad my house worked well for your family. Sorry about the pool. i expect it will be open to guests again when the Covid situation is better.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation!

We booked Skip’s home as my daughter was getting married at the Pinery at the Hill and I wanted a place where all of my side of the family could be together including my 88 yr old mother. Skip’s home was perfect for us (all 13) with clean and spacious rooms for everyone, great home theater to watch the Olympics, fun pool table which my nephews loved, a fully equipped kitchen with a lot of general items (eg. Spices, paper goods) so that we could cook meals easily and didn’t have to overbuy ingredients. The location is peaceful which is what I needed as mother of the bride and we had daily visits by a beautiful stag in the back yard. Skip was very responsive to all my questions and easy to communicate with. This is a beautiful home and I would highly recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just WOW!!

Staying at this house was an absolute win for our group of 14 friends and family. Skip, the owner, gave us a quick tour with pro tips on how to use the house’s gadgets—super helpful. Everyone had their own space for some downtime, but the real magic happened in the great room and basement. With built-in speakers, the vibes were seamless for movie nights and pool tournaments (we held two, no big deal).The location is chef’s kiss—just two minutes from Garden of the Gods, with stunning neighborhood views that made our Instagram stories pop. The three fireplaces kept things cozy, and the kitchen was perfect for whipping up breakfast and dinner like pros. Bonus points for the downstairs entertainment system, where we binged the trashiest TV in glorious Dolby Surround.Long story short, we’re 100% coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Cancelled by Host

We were cancelled by Host Milton (Skip) Smith as our group was too large for his home. By contract, we were refunded 50%. The VRBO Support Team also unsuccessfully reached out to Skip for cancelling without providing a 100% refund. VRBO advised outside of contract, it's at the host's discretion. Skip advised me he would refund the other 50% if rented then turned around and blocked the entire month of August eliminating the opportunity for a full refund. Both Skip & VRBO kept our money even though we rebooked via VRBO. Not a good experience! What would you expect from a lawyer?
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Brenda - you are very ungrateful. Disappointing. Most of your stated facts below are incorrect. You contact me one month before your rental and tell me there are 20 people in your group. When you booked last January, the first paragraph of my web site says max of 14 - "no exceptions." And that's what my rental agreement says, very clearly. You ignored both and then tried to bring in a much larger group when it was too late for a replacement rental. Fourteen is the limit of my City license and I could not let you bring 20. You got 50% back because of your late cancellation and I directed VRBO to return to you all the associated fees, which I could have retained. I have a lot more to say, but it's not worth it. I stand by ALL the other reviews on my house for many years. I haven't had a problem with ANY renters, ever, and they haven't had a problem with me. You are unique. Have a nice day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a really great property for a large group. Plenty of room for everyone. Everyone enjoyed the pool table and outdoor space. The kitchen was well equipped. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this large home in a quiet neighborhood. The kitchen was well equipped for meal prep. All the essentials were provided--proper sized coffee filters and sweetener to start the day--and there were many spices and cooking essentials not normally found in a home rental. It's conveniently located to many places we spent time during our week. Though we only had a small group, this house would be perfect for a large family, with plenty of room to spread out. We'd choose to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Colorado Family gathering

This home accommodated our entire family of 13 people. We had room enough for everyone to sleep in a bedroom and have easy access to a bathroom. The kitchen, dining room, and living room provided lots of space for games, kids, and adults. Having an office on the main floor was very helpful and was shared by several of the adults. The master bedroom was a nice "escape" for my husband and me. I am a tub person and that was a terrific way to end our very busy days. The two-level deck provided a lot of different gathering places for family members to catch up with one another. Skip was highly responsive and provided us with recommendations for places and restaurants to visit. Everyone enjoyed their time away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kidding Camels

Great house for us to use. Central location was convenient for our activities. Skip was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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