Nestled in Black Forest, this lovely house for $160 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Summary: ✓ Great for families or flexcations! ✓ Committed to Guest Safety ✓ ~4 miles from United States Air Force Academy ✈ ~20 miles from COS Airport ✈ ~75 miles from Denver International Airport ✓ Xfinity Internet with 500+ mbps WIFI Speed and Dedicated Workspace ✓ Central AC and Heat ✓ 2 Smart TV's ✓ Propane grill The Space: Permit: A-STRP-22-0309 You’ll be able to say, “We stayed in a beautiful place in Colorado Springs” when you book this recently built 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath row home. With magazine-worthy furnishings and décor, you’ll enjoy you time “at home” as much as the hours you spend exploring the stunning natural environment and exhilarating activities the area has to offer. A dedicated work-from-home area and a well-appointed kitchen and laundry room help meet your day-to-day needs. 8 minutes from U.S. Air Force Academy. This townhome is part of a recently-built neighborhood where the homes face onto a wide swath of shared lawn. The magazine-worthy interior will make the time you spend “at home” just as pleasurable as the hours you spend exploring the stunning natural environment and exhilarating activities offered in and around Colorado Springs. The homes here are a visual treat from the outside, masterfully designed to blend both contemporary and traditional architectural elements. A driveway and garage are located at the back of the home. At the front of the home, a short flight of stairs leads to a deck just outside the front door, where a propane grill has been provided for dedicated grillmasters. Step inside and find yourself in an open concept living space resembling an HGTV transformation. The sitting area is an inviting space, elegant but comfortably informal, with a 3-seater sleeper sofa, a loveseat, and a deep, delicious armchair. A large wall-mounted Smart TV has been provided for everyone’s enjoyment. At mealtimes, choose to dine at the stylish dining room table with upholstered chairs for four, or at the huge breakfast bar/kitchen island lined with four stools. The kitchen is a bright, gorgeous space with clean white cabinets and countertops. The substantial island incorporates a double-basin sink, dishwasher, and plentiful storage. This well-appointed space offers a suite of stainless steel appliances that includes a range, microwave, and family-size refrigerator/freezer with an in-door ice and water dispenser. We’ve seen to the details that will bring you complete convenience, including a coffee maker and a full set of chef’s knives. Finally, a half-bath rounds out this entry level of the home. Upstairs, a luxury primary bedroom suite with a chic, modern feel is furnished with a king-size bed crowned with an upholstered headboard, plus a large dresser and the second Smart TV. The adjoining private bath provides a large, sleek vanity with dual sinks, a huge mirror, a large step-in shower with glass doors and sitting ledge, and a private space for the toilet behind its own door. A tremendous walk-in closet provides more space than you’ll likely need for your wardrobe and luggage. Two additional bedrooms on this upper level are connected by a jack-and-jill bathroom with a combination tub/shower and a dual sink vanity with storage below. On one side, a bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed and large dresser, and includes a closet. On the other side, you’ll find a bedroom that’s a great choice for kids, with a bunk bed that provides a full-size mattress on the bottom and a twin up top, plus a twin trundle bed that rolls out from beneath the bottom bunk to accommodate yet another sleeper. This room has a large closet. At the top of the stairs, a dedicated office nook provides a spacious desk with cabinets and drawers, plus a monitor if needed. A chest-height wall allows you a view into the first-floor entryway below. The laundry room is conveniently located on the second floor, providing a full-size washer and dryer. 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 here, ask us any questions, and book today! Guest Access: 🏠 Guests will have access to the entire home. 🚗 2 Car garage and Driveway, plus extra guest parking spaces. Please note that there is no assigned parking so please be respectful of our neighbors. RVs, campers, and trailers will not fit. 🕓 Early Check-in Requests We cannot guarantee an early check-in before 4pm as we need time to make sure this property is perfect for you before your stay! Please message us on the day of your arrival to see if the property is ready no earlier than 2pm. 🔑 Check-in Process: All guests will need to complete our secure, online ID Verification process to receive the door code and check-in instructions. 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: 1. I agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions. 2. 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. The Neighborhood: You’re probably excited about exploring the trails, lakes, falls and forests in and around the Rockies – but at the same time, maybe you don’t want to stay in the “middle of nowhere.” You’ve found the perfect place! This home is located in the northernmost part of Colorado Springs, with a wide array of shopping, dining and entertainment options within a 10-minute drive. You’ll find multiple supermarkets, national retail chains, coffee shops, movie theaters, golf and miniature golf, and casual dining for every taste. At the same time, you’ll enjoy quick and easy access to a staggering variety of parks and other sites for outdoor recreation, including skiing, snowshoeing, rafting, fishing, hunting, ziplining, hiking, biking and more. The cultural offerings aren’t too shabby, either, including museums, galleries, and performing arts venues. Here are some notable destinations in the Colorado Springs area and their driving times from your home base: U.S. Air Force Academy – (8 minutes) Pulpit Rock Park - open space preserve with 500 acres of land with paved and unpaved trails, plus city and mountain views (11 minutes) Ute Valley Park – hiking, mountain biking among diverse wildlife and rocky-forested geological features (14 minutes) Colorado College – (15 minutes) Downtown Colorado Springs – dining, shopping, museums, art galleries, performing arts venues (16 minutes) Sunset Mesa Open Space - includes a 3.2-mile trail with opportunities for spotting wildlife (17 minutes) Blodgett Open Space -- 388 acres of open space, trails, and wildlife habitat neighboring the Pikes National Forest (18 minutes) Old Colorado City – Colorado Springs’ National Historic District with classic architecture and a storied past, as well as a funky collection of restaurants, shops, and galleries, plus museums and walking tours (18 minutes) Patty Jewett Golf Course – historic public course open for play continuously since 1898, offering 18 and 9-hole courses, as well as a bar and grill with breathtaking views of Pikes Peak (20 minutes) Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center: breathtaking, 300-foot-tall sandstone rock formations, hiking trails (20 minutes) Bear Creek Regional Park East: hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, playground (21 minutes) Red Rock Canyon Open Space: hiking trails, bike park (21 minutes) High Chaparral Open Space -- highest point in eastern Colorado Springs, great views of land and wildlife alike (22 minutes) Cheyenne Caňon Park - 1,600-acre park with hiking and biking trails, picturesque Helen Falls, habitat for Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Mule Deer (23 minutes) Manitou Springs – quaint, artsy small town with shopping and both casual and fine dining (24 minutes) Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – wide variety of animals from around the world in a unique and picturesque mountain setting (28 minutes) Fort Carson – (28 minutes) Colorado Springs Airport – (29 minutes) Pikes Peak (a/k/a “America’s Mountain”: a must-see, standing a breathtaking 14,115 feet above sea level (31 minutes) Peterson Space Force Base – (33 minutes) Browse our pictures, ask any questions, and book today! 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. Interaction with Guests: Hello there and a warm welcome from your friends at Hoste! We're a local team, with the charm and personal touch you would expect from your friendly neighbors. Yet, we're also very much available, round the clock, for any support you might need during your stay. How? Well, that's thanks to our fantastic overnight support team that's spread across different time zones. This ensures you can reach out to us at any hour, and there'll always be someone there to respond. Our promise to you is simple. We'll be there when you need us, anytime, day or night. Your comfort is our top priority and we're dedicated to helping you create some beautiful memories during your stay with us. So, get ready for your home away from home, cared for by your friendly local Hoste team!