Just 20 minutes from Colorado Springs and 1 mile from the Pikes Peak entrance, the Creekside Cottage is your private mountain retreat, whether you're here for the city or escaping it.

You are 20 feet from Fountain Creek. It runs year-round, even in winter, and swells when the snow falls. Fall asleep to rushing water and wake to snow-dusted pines and sunrise over Waldo Canyon. Deer and wildlife are regulars on the property.

The cottage is warm and comfortable from the moment you arrive. Flip a switch and the stone gas fireplace is roaring. Two queen bedrooms and one full bath sleep up to four, making this an ideal setup for couples traveling together or a small family. Fully equipped kitchen with a drip coffee maker, pots and pans, and a dining area for the group.

Strong WiFi, smart TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime and HBO Max, and an Alexa music system. There is a landline for emergencies since cell service is limited, but WiFi calling works well.

Winter in the Pikes Peak region does not shut down, it shifts. Garden of the Gods is free, open year-round, and stunning in the snow. The Manitou Incline, Manitou Springs, and the Pikes Peak toll road are all close. Colorado Springs is 20 minutes down the hill and sits 1,000 feet lower in elevation, a full city with Division I hockey (CC Tigers at Ed Robson Arena), concerts, the Nutcracker, great restaurants, and everything else. Snowshoeing and XC skiing are available in Pike National Forest nearby. Breckenridge is 82 miles if a powder day calls.

Fast, reliable WiFi and total quiet also make this a strong remote work base.

Guest Access: Full access to the 2-acre property including creekside access and mountain views of Waldo Canyon and the Pikes Peak foothills. Dead-end road, no through traffic, neighbors are 300-600 yards away.

The road is unpaved and can be bumpy, but any standard sedan, SUV, truck or van handles it fine year-round. Low-clearance vehicles and sports cars are not a good fit for this property. In winter, front wheel drive, AWD or 4WD is recommended when there is new snow. The road is plowed after 3 inches of snowfall; between storms the snow typically melts within 2-4 days.

There is a second property on the same 2 acres, occasionally occupied by other guests. If it happens to be available during your stay, we manage both and offer a discount when renting together for larger parties: VRBO 3386579

Other Details: Dogs are welcome, up to 2 max. There is a $30 one-time cleaning fee per dog. Please notify us of breed and number before arrival. Dogs not permitted on furniture. No cats please.

Also, please note: there is an exterior security camera at the driveway entrance, pointed away from the home.

Lastly, the home is on septic, so please flush toilet paper only. Also worth noting, the water is connected to city water and is clean, tested, and great tasting. No need to pack bottled water.