4BD ☀ Quiet Ranch Setting ☀ Historical Canyon Views

Summary: This 4-BDRM, 4-BA home in true ranch country imparts the sense of rural tranquility you’ve been craving, but within easy driving distance of Colorado Springs and the many attractions and outdoor adventures offered by the Pikes Peak region of the Rockies. In this home, great care has been taken to create an atmosphere of contemporary comfort amidst décor that reflects the rugged character of the Colorado range, and the space has been configured for the optimal enjoyment of groups of up to 10. The Space: Tucked among a smattering of trees, this home enjoys a refreshing, woodsy feel, but it’s poised upon a gentle hill, affording glorious, sweeping views of the mountains and the surrounding open range. The home was built to make the most of its dramatic views with a wide wooden deck wrapping around all four sides of the dwelling. Designed in a common mountain house style, the primary living space is situated on the second (deck) level. Climb a set of exterior stairs or use a convenient ramp to reach the deck and your front door. You’ll find a three-car garage on the ground floor, as well as plentiful outdoor parking. Stepping through the main entrance, you’ll appreciate the open concept great room that provides an ideal environment for creating quality “together” time. A stylish, cozy seating area is centered around a fireplace that is ornamental only, with casual but sumptuous seating you’ll love sinking into after a day of activity. A row of floor-to-ceiling windows lines the back wall and incorporates a sliding glass door to the deck with outdoor seating and a grill. A large corner-mounted TV is visible throughout the space, including a casual dining area with seating for 4 and a large, open kitchen with a long breakfast counter for 4. A suite of stainless steel appliances includes a full-size range, French door refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher, plus a toaster, coffee maker, and chef’s knives. A generous island with a built-in sink supplements counter space. Adjacent to the kitchen you’ll find a separate, more formal dining area with seating for 6. Rounding out this level, you’ll find a laundry room with full-size washer and dryer, plus two bedrooms and two baths. The larger bedroom includes a king bed, fireplace that is ornamental only, and sliding doors to the deck. A luxurious en suite bath provides a soaking tub with water jets, two sink vanities, a shower stall, and a toilet tucked discreetly behind its own door. A cheerful second bedroom includes a queen bed and a desk. A separate bathroom includes a tub/shower combo. Upstairs, a spacious, airy TV room under a peaked ceiling includes a huge, inviting L-shaped sofa. Two additional seating nooks branch off of this space, each providing bright, windowed areas to talk or read – and one with a telescope! An office space includes an executive desk. This level also includes a bedroom with 2 twin beds and a bathroom with a shower/tub combo. On the ground-floor level, you’ll find even more living space. A spacious room with a ping-pong table includes sliding glass doors that lead to the outdoors. You’ll also find one bathroom with shower/tub combo, and a bedroom with a queen bed and large mirrored closet. Hotel-grade linens are professionally laundered after every visit. This property is managed by a local vacation rental specialist, and there’s a sense of quality and care that’s worthy of your 5-star review. Browse our pictures, ask us anything, and book today! Guest Access: Front door has a Yale smart lock. We highly recommend checking in before sunset. The area is very dark and it can be difficult to navigate the dirt roads. Please let us know what time you'll be checking in so we can make sure you arrive safely. You will have access to the entire property and all the wonderful amenities the home comes with! The Neighborhood: This home is situated in Peyton, Colorado, a peaceful, rural area about 45 minutes east of Colorado Springs and 90 minutes southeast of Denver. It’s characterized by varied terrain favored by horse ranchers. A notable nearby site is the Paint Mines Interpretive Park, consisting of 750 acres and 4 miles of trails that rise to an elevation of over 500 feet. It’s most famous for its unique and colorful geological stone and clay formations. Homestead Ranch Regional Park, also nearby, offers hiking trails and a playground. It’s easy to plot adventures a little farther afield from this restful spot in Peyton. There are more potential daytrips to popular destinations than you’ll probably have time for. Colorado Springs and its environs offer no shortage of entertainments for every personality, whether you’re interested in culture and the arts, outdoor adventures like fishing, rafting, hunting and ziplining, or once-in-a-lifetime glimpses of our majestic natural world like the Garden of the Gods or Pike’s Peak. In the immediate area, you’ll find supermarkets and casual dining options in nearby Calhan (a 15-minute drive) and Falcon (23 minutes). This home provides the perfect balance of restful quietude and an endless menu of daytrips when you want them. Getting Around: This is in a rural area with dirt roads. We do recommend a 4X4 or a car with a higher clearance. We recommend that you have a car or use Uber or Lyft when traveling in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. Other Things to Note: Please note that we do not have onsite maintenance or cleaning crews unlike hotels. All requests will be taken care of ASAP and in the order that they have been received. - This is a rural area. We highly recommend checking in before sunset. The area can become very dark and it can be difficult to navigate the dirt roads. - Please consider a 4X4 vehicle or a car with higher clearance to handle the bumpy dirt roads. - Fireplaces are ornamental only. - Even though it is a 3 car garage it only has room for 2 cars to fully pull inside. - Although this home does not have central AC there are many ceiling fans throughout the home. The region has mild temperatures that allow the home to stay comfortable. There is radiant heat units in each room. - All TV's offer streaming services for guests to login to their subscriptions. - Please note that this is a "free range" neighborhood. This means that there is loose cattle roaming and please drive the speed limit and be cautious driving at night. - The barn on the property is for the owner only and there is no guest access. Locations of all Security Cameras: 1. Ring Door Camera on front door. 2. Security Cameras at each corner of the wrap around porch. 3. Security Cameras on the owner's private barn. All cameras are on and operating. This video footage is not shared and is recorded for liability reasons in the cases of a break-in, death, injury and in no way infringes upon the guests’ expectations of privacy in these public areas of the property. Any attempt at disabling or obscuring the cameras is prohibited Last, it’s your vacation, so you probably don’t want a lot of RULES. So think of these more as our strong requests: - NO SMOKING inside. This includes Colorado’s newest cash crop. - We provide fresh sheets, towels, hand towels, wash cloths, and essentials like shampoo, soap, toilet paper etc. - Quiet Hours begin at 10:00pm per city ordinance. Please be courteous of the neighbors during your stay. - Late check-outs (12pm) are available if there is no back-to-back booking, at $25 per hour. - We cannot guarantee an early check-in, as we need time to make sure this property is perfect for you before your stay! Please check with us on the day of your arrival to see if the property will be ready early. Non-Refundable Damage Deposit Waiver: - Instead of charging a security deposit, Hoste charges a non-refundable $49 damage waiver fee that covers up to $2,500 for damage to real or personal property of the vacation rental property as a result of your acts or omissions. Please see house rules or the rental property agreement when you book for more information about how the damage waiver works. Because the damage waver fee is Non-Refundable; If a Guest changes properties for any reason they may be charged a new damage waver fee for the new property at the discretion of the property Manager. Please be advised that we ask all guests to complete our secure, online guest verification portal after your reservation is created. Similar to hotels requiring photo ID upon check-in, we ask that guests provide a copy of their Government Issued ID, matching selfie and credit card to verify identity. This is used to prevent fraudulent reservations, identity verification and for the safety of all guests and homes. We take data security very seriously. All information entered into this form is encrypted and transmitted securely over SSL. **By completing the reservation you agree to the following** I agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions. I acknowledge that I will be required to provide a copy of a valid government issued ID and matching credit card through our online portal prior to check in. Interaction with Guests: This home is taken care of by the team at Hostē. Please note that we do not have onsite maintenance or cleaning crews unlike hotels but all requests will be taken care of ASAP. Feel free call once booking is confirmed or message us with any questions you may have about this space. Enjoy your stay!