Family Mountain Retreat

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Divide, CO

Mueller State Park8 min drive
Double Eagle Casino23 min drive
Pikes Peak67 min drive
Denver, CO (APA-Centennial)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Let our dream become your reality. Enjoy our secluded 1,200-square foot log cabin. Two bedrooms with queen-size beds and one loft with twin-size beds. One and a half bathroom, full kitchen and wood burning stove.

This log cabin is perfect for any family who wants to enjoy the Pikes Peak area of Colorado including sight-seeing, biking, hiking, fishing. Mueller State Park nearby, Manitou Springs, a short drive.

Escape the connected life for a few days - no cell service at the cabin! (Verizon is available in some parts of Rainbow Valley, full cell service is available in nearby towns of Cripple Creek or Divide).

Tesla Wall Charger available - bring your EV!

Hiking
- Manitou Incline
- Mueller State Park
- Pikes Peak
- Barr Trail
- Crags
- Dome Rock
- Horse Thief Falls
- Many more!

Mountain Biking
- Ring the Peak Trail
- Monarch Crest
- Buffalo Creek
- Ride down Pikes Peak!

Sight-seeing
- Historic Manitou Springs (shopping, dining, touring)
- Garden of the Gods
- Cave of the Winds
- Cripple Creek
- Molly Kathleen Mine Tour
- Eagle Ford Mine

30 minutes to Colorado Springs:
- Olympic Training Center
- Air Force Academy

ATV and Off-roading
- Shelf Road
- Shadow Canyon
- Gold Camp Road

Stargazing - magnificent views from the deck and telescope on premise.

Our Pet Policy:
We ask our guests with pets to please only book our property if you are confident your dog won't damage anything or "go" in the house. Our cleaning service ensures there is no pet fur in the house for the comfort of subsequent guests. On rare occasions they charge additional hours for pet related cleaning. We do not charge a pet fee, but we reserve the right to pass those additional cleaning costs to the guest by withholding from the security deposit.

Note: We only accept payment through the online site where you book the reservation (i.e., VRBO, HomeAway, etc). This is for your protection as well as ours. Thank you for your understanding.

Note: Security Cameras are installed at the cabin monitoring the following areas:
- Inside: Tank room in the basement, for monitoring of water level and flooding. Per VRBO requirements, if you feel uncomfortable with this camera inside the property, you may unplug it. Please plug it back in when you leave.
- Outside: Porch towards front door.
- Outside: Porch looking North towards driveway.
Cameras are for security purposes only, they are password protected and only accessible by hosts. Video recordings are not retained beyond 14 days unless there is an incident.

Property manager

Gene and Nancy Matocha

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:30 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

See Property Description for pet policy details.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking of any kind allowed at the cabin.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Divide

This cabin is located in Rainbow Valley, a neighbourhood in Divide, and is in a rural area and in the mountains. Old Homestead House Museum and Butte Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine and Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad. Travelling with kids? Consider Team Telecycle and North Pole Colorado. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Divide, CO

What's nearby

Mueller State Park - 8 min drive
Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad - 23 min drive
Double Eagle Casino - 23 min drive
Garden of the Gods - 44 min drive
Pikes Peak - 67 min drive

Getting around

Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

Mavericks An American Classic Buffet - 21 min drive
Ralf's Break Room - 34 min drive
Saddle Bar - 21 min drive
Johnny Nolon Saloon & Gambling Emporium - 34 min drive
Creeker's Casino - 34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Family Mountain Retreat located?

This family-friendly Divide cabin is located in the mountains, 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Mueller State Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of North Slope Recreation Area and Old Homestead House Museum. Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine and Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

13 April 2024

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

Nice Getaway

Great spot for staying off the grid for a few days.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

6 April 2024

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

Awesome Cabin

Enjoyed our stay at this cabin. Few days before our trip the area got around 3 feet of snow. The owners worked hard to make sure the driveway was passable and gave us updates on road conditions. Would recommend 100%

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin S.

25 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Not recommended in the Winter

I have a Heavy Duty 4x4 truck and the driveway was nearly unpassable. Even the neighbor who shares the driveway was stuck and required a tow to get his 4x4 truck out. The driveway and parking area had not been plowed, so turning around at the cabin in the driveway took multiple attempts in 4 wheel drive to get turned around. The access to the door was completely blocked with 2-3 ft of snow that had shed off the roof. Luckily someone had left a snow scoop shovel out near the small parking space so I could dig our way to the porch and front door. Once inside everything was turned off, no heat, no hot water, wood stove had not been cleaned out of ash. So after a couple hours we finally got the place dug out, heated up, hot water turned on, checked to make sure we had water (there is a cistern in the basement). Then we got to unload our bags, food, etc into the cabin. The cabin is exactly as shown. Very nice, cute. The driveway is approximately 500 ft long, all down hill from the main road to the cabin, in snow and ice. If you park in the cul-de-sac at the end of the road add another 500-700 ft to your trek to get to the cabin...in snow, ice and mud. Cute cabin that would be great as a summer or fall getaway, but can not recommend it in the winter or spring due to Colorado's unpredi table snow fall and the properties lack of winter access. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine & Crystal W.

31 January 2024

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

Fantastic Cabin!!

Our family of 6 had a fantastic vacation and absolutely loved this cabin! It is adorable and functional, it is secluded enough to feel disconnected from stressful daily life and yet close enough to town and attractions that it wasn't inconvenient. The kitchen was well equipped, there were games and movies for rhe kids, the wifi worked amazingly well and there was just enough snow to have a great time sledding and tubing in the back yard valley. The wood burning stove heater was awesome and kept the cabin very warm. We would highly recommend this cabin to friends, family and who ever is reading this.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie M.

24 October 2023

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

Outstanding

The house is amazing, everything we wanted. Really clean. The driveway could be a challenge in the wrong weather conditions, we had no problem with the driveway, it was dry. The owners made sure we knew about the driveway so that wasn’t a surprise. Great place to stay! Right in the middle of everything we wanted to see. The kitchen was well set up and supplied. I am sure we will be there again. The price was fair also.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gene and Nancy Matocha

Nancy Catmull Matocha went to school at the University of Texas in Austin and Columbia University in New York when she met Gene Matocha. We live, work and rear two children in North Texas.

But we play in Colorado. :)

Why they chose this property

A family cabin near Park City, Utah, inspired us to want to build our own. Plus, we were looking for a place that the whole family could enjoy. We found it in Divide. Completed in 2012, we add improvements to it each year.

What makes this property unique

Besides its quiet comfort, our cabin is uniquely situated to enjoy so much of Colorado. There's something for everyone - from mountain biking, to hiking to touring - and a comfortable place to return to, cook a meal, play a board game, read a book or watch a movie. Perfect for families.