3BR★Sweet & Chic Getaway★Minutes To Hiking

Summary: Welcome to your sweet & chic getaway at the base of the Rockies in fabulously located Monument! Groups of up to 8 will find stylish, comfortable accommodation with 3 beds and 2 baths, plus 2 separate living areas providing room to spread out. Moments from the junction of highways 25 & 105, you’ll be in the “sweet spot” for access to the area’s most notable attractions including parks, trails, ski slopes, natural wonders, the Air Force Academy, and the urbane offerings of Colorado Springs. The Space: While this home may give the appearance of a cute little cottage, it isn’t quite as “little” as it looks curbside. Its clever split-level design means that you and your companions will have plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable, as well as dedicated spaces for coming together. The large driveway provides ample off-street parking for several vehicles. In front of the home, a charming landscape is enclosed by a picket fence and includes a stone-lined pathway connecting a wooden deck outside the front door, and a flagstone surface where you can easily set out a circle of chairs and play outdoor charades. Stepping inside, you’ll find a coat closet to your left, and on your right, the space opens into a pleasing, contemporary living room with a high, sloped ceiling that seems to echo the character of the surrounding high-altitude terrain. Here, you’ll find an L-shaped sofa and a TV for indoor relaxation. Ascending a half-flight of stairs, you’ll find yourself in a cozy, loft-like kitchen and dining area that overlooks the living room below. A dining table for six shares space with a trendy kitchen with open shelving well-stocked with dishes and glassware. A suite of stainless-steel appliances includes a large refrigerator, range, and dishwasher, plus you’ll enjoy a microwave, double-basin sink, a complete set of chef’s knives, cooking utensils, a stocked spice rack, a coffee maker and tea kettle. Incorporated into the dining and kitchen space is a funky laundry nook with a full-size washer and dryer against a backdrop of geometric tile. The primary bedroom boasts a touch of glamor with a custom paneled feature wall and a king sleigh bed, plus a private bath behind a sliding barn-style door that includes a spacious, glass-enclosed walk-in shower. A second stylish bedroom doubles as an office if you’re working on the road, with an extra-long desk top and abundant shelving above. Here, too, is a cheerful double-size day bed. A third bedroom has been decorated in the industrial style with rustic wood paneling and a unique set of bunkbeds built from iron tubing that sleeps four in individual twin beds. Guests in the smaller two bedrooms share a bath. On the lower level, a cozy family room with a TV is dominated by a delicious, oversized sectional sofa with a built-in chaise overflowing with plump pillows. A door leads from this room to the rear yard, where a sitting area with upscale outdoor furniture sits beneath a lovely pergola. Hotel-grade linens are professionally laundered after every visit. This home 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: We will send you detailed instructions no less than 48 hours prior to your arrival after you complete our verification portal. You will have privacy and access to the entire house using your special code given upon booking. Front door has a digital smart lock. The Neighborhood: This home is located in a picturesque residential neighborhood in beautiful Monument, Colorado. Monument is situated at the base of the eastern front range of the Rocky Mountains, north of Colorado Springs and adjacent to the Pike National Forest. The home is just moments from the junction of highways 25 and 105, providing easy access to the region’s most popular attractions in four directions. These crossroads are also a commercial hub where you’ll find plentiful shopping and dining, including a supermarket and drug store, brewery, and several coffee shops. Meanwhile, downtown Monument charms visitors with its wooden sidewalks and quaint shops and galleries. From around the world, the region draws lovers of outdoor recreation, and opportunities are seemingly endless for hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, rafting, skiing, horseback riding, ziplining and more. Parks, trails, lakes, and extraordinary scenery abound. Some of the closest outdoor destinations include: Monument Lake, a favorite of local fishing enthusiasts. Stocked with brown and rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, and splake (4 minutes by car) Monument Rock, a 2.7-mile loop trail offering opportunities for spotting wildlife (8 minutes by car) Fox Run Regional Park, offering several miles of gentle hiking trails through a ponderosa pine forest, plus two small lakes, playgrounds, and picnic areas (12 minutes) The Santa Fe Regional Trail in nearby Palmer Lake is 15 miles of graveled surface where visitors enjoy hiking, biking, and horseback riding. In winter, it draws cross-country skiers and snowshoers. It’s also home to the Palmer Lake Recreation Area, 36 acres that include the picturesque lake and a pleasant walking path among the willows (16 minutes). Two of the most popular attractions in the area offer spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime views: The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, where ancient rock formations tower 300 feet overhead (30 minutes); and Pikes Peak, also known as “America’s Mountain,” with its staggering 14,000-foot summit (38 minutes). For more urbane pleasures, Colorado Springs doesn’t disappoint with award-winning dining, unique shopping, breweries and wine bars, theaters, art galleries, museums and special events (23 minutes). Getting Around: We recommend that you have a car or use Uber or Lyft when traveling in the Pikes Peak Region. We're happy to provide bus schedules and maps too if you'd like to use public transportation. Other Things to Note: -We do not have onsite maintenance or cleaning unlike hotels but all requests will be taken care of ASAP. -Guests may also park on the cement slap to the left of the home. There is a 50 amp power outlet for a RV or trailer but there is no overnight camping during your stay. -Central AC units are best kept at 68 degrees or above. Due to the lack of humidity in the area if the thermostat is lowered below 68 degrees it is possible that it can freeze the unit if it is working too hard. Unfortunately, it will take 24 hours for the unit to defrost before an HVAC specialist can service it. Our evenings are generally cool in the summer time, simply opening the windows will provide extra natural coolness. -Please review the sleeping arrangements prior to booking. -Please keep all trash secure in the bins. Do not leave any trash out overnight for your safety and the surrounding active wildlife in the city's area. -The TV's offer streaming services only for guest's to use their subscriptions. Just don't forget to log out! Locations of all Security Cameras: 1. Camera above the garage facing the driveway and street. It is 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. - 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 $39 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!