🎓 Graduation Just Opened! 4 Minutes to CC, Downtown - Family & Pet Friendly 🐶 - Colorado Springs

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1925 Craftsman is ready to host your Springs family vacation or reunion.

big front porch is a favorite place to unwind and visit

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10370 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College13 min walk
Pikes Peak Center5 min drive
Garden of the Gods10 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)86 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement

1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Clipper Room - main level front

1 Queen Bed

Hunt Room - main level rear

2 Single Beds

Master - upper level

1 King Bed

Sun Room

1 Single Bed

upper level rear

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Basement Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

🎓 Graduation Just Opened! 4 Minutes to CC, Downtown - Family & Pet Friendly 🐶

★ CLEAN - perfume-free cleaning, disinfection and sanitation
★ LOCATION - historic neighborhood is beautiful and central
★ COMFORTABLE - great gathering areas inside and out
★ ALL 5-STAR REVIEWS - see reviews to learn what other guests love

🐶 Civilized doggies welcome with approval.

"Best VRBO Ever ..." ~ Sandy

"... By far one of our favorite places worldwide."

"I would need more than this little box to do Beth justice... I wish you ran these all over the country!" ~ Daniel

"We had such a fabulous stay & Beth is an absolutely amazing host!! ... plenty of space to spread out, charming interior design, games, entertainment, convenient location & delightful surprises. It was very hard to leave! I can't recommend it highly enough." ~ Eric

"WONDERFUL PLACE!!! You won’t be disappointed staying here!! Great location and house has everything you need and then some. As a host myself, I was extremely pleased with everything! Can’t wait to go back."
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This beautiful Craftsman home (built in 1925) is the perfect base-camp for your Colorado Springs stay. Walking distance to downtown, Colorado College, Monument Valley Park and Penrose Main Hospital. Minutes to the I-25 corridor, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak, the Olympic Training Center, Air Force Academy, Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and all the year-round beauty and adventure the Pikes Peak area offers. The Royal Gorge, Cripple Creek and Denver are within an hour’s drive. My property is registered with the City of Colorado Springs as a vacation home.

Permit # STR-0094
500Mbps internet service

ABOUT THE HOUSE
This stunning 4000sf historic home has been lovingly maintained and updated. Huge rooms, original windows and wood work, three floors to spread out in and a plethora of amenities make it a true home-away-from-home for groups and families alike. Beautiful yard and gardens, open front porch, enormous rear deck, stream, camper and play area in the back yard, make outdoor time and enjoyable as the indoors.

A note to those of us who have sensitive noses: I never allow smoking of any kind in my home, I clean with perfume-free and low-odor cleaners, use perfume-free laundry detergent, and silver-ions (odor-free, long-lasting anti-mircobial) on all kitchen and bathroom surfaces after cleaning. I also have a 1-day "buffer" between guest stays as an extra safety measure.

AMENITIES
Kitchen Equipment - high-end gas stove, two refrigerators, microwave, cookware, dishes, bread machine, toaster oven, and more.
Kitchen Stock - coffee, milk, tea & soft drinks, eggs, bacon, orange juice, cereals, canned goods, seasonal fruits, local produce and treats, spices, condiments
BBQ Grill - professional Weber unit with direct natural gas feed
giant rear deck
Free high-speed Wi-Fi with mesh system
Laundry room with full-size washer and dryer
fenced back yard
3 TVs - one on each level, Amazon / Netflix-capable, DVD player
13' playhouse / camper (sleeps 4 comfortably)
parking - off-street for 2-3 cars (on-street parking for 2 more in front of house).
dozens of classic board games
100s of DVD movies
wood-burning fireplace
nest thermostat and odor/allergen filter on modern furnace

PROXIMITY TO ATTRACTIONS
Walking Distance:
3 blocks to Monument Valley Park - huge park with scenic walking, running, bicycling trails (the Pikes Peak Greenway also runs through the park), baseball fields, playgrounds, sledding hills, large grassy areas perfect for volleyball, kite flying and playing fetch with the dog.

12 blocks to Downtown Colorado Springs - restaurants, The Numismatic Museum, the Fine Art Center, the Pioneer Museum, the Pikes Peak Center, Colorado College, several parks, bike paths, shopping, the US Olympic Center.
6 blocks to Colorado College - Ed Robson Arena, events, CC Tigers

Drive Times:
Old Colorado City - 10 minutes
Broadmoor Hotel - 12 minutes
Manitou Springs - 15 minutes
Garden of the Gods - 10 minutes
Air Force Academy - 15 minutes
The North Pole - 20 minutes
Cave of the Winds - 15 minutes
Olympic Training Center - 10 minutes
Seven Falls - 15 minutes
Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 20 minutes
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - 20 minutes

Colorado Springs Airport - 20 minutes

Cripple Creek - 45 minutes
Denver - 50 minutes

Mountain Lakes - 30 minutes
Fishing - 30 minutes
Hot Springs - 1.5 hours
Downhill Skiing - 2.5 hours
Cross Country Skiing - 5 minutes
Sledding - 3 blocks
Hiking / Biking / Walking Trails - everywhere
Horseback Riding - 10 minutes

Keywords: Colorado College, Historic Old North End, Downtown, Bungalow, Craftsman, Monument Valley Park, Penrose Hospital, dogs welcome, pet, Air Force Academy, Broadmoor Hotel, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, USAFA, COS Airport, Home School, Remote, homeschool, family, free wifi, 500Mbps high speed internet

Property manager

Beth Kunz

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Nestled on the foothills of Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado living at it's best!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Only some dogs are allowed with preapproval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO Smoking is allowed anywhere on the property.

NO Smoking is allowed anywhere on the property, inside or out.

Pets are permitted only with prior approval and completed pet addendum.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16

Long-term renters welcome

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

Property Registration Number STR-0094

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colorado Springs

This holiday home is located in Central Colorado Springs, a neighbourhood in Colorado Springs, and is in the mountains. Glen Eyrie Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of the Gods and Seven Falls. Travelling with kids? Make time for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Broadmoor World Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Colorado Springs, CO

What's nearby

Colorado College - 13 min walk
Pikes Peak Center - 5 min drive
Memorial Hospital Central - 6 min drive
United States Olympic Complex - 6 min drive
Garden of the Gods - 10 min drive

Getting around

Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Roadhouse Cinemas - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Waffle House - 4 min drive
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Monica's Taco Shop - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 🎓 Graduation Just Opened! 4 Minutes to CC, Downtown - Family & Pet Friendly 🐶 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at 🎓 Graduation Just Opened! 4 Minutes to CC, Downtown - Family & Pet Friendly 🐶?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🎓 Graduation Just Opened! 4 Minutes to CC, Downtown - Family & Pet Friendly 🐶?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🎓 Graduation Just Opened! 4 Minutes to CC, Downtown - Family & Pet Friendly 🐶 located?

This family-friendly Colorado Springs holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Monument Valley Park and Colorado College. Patty Jewett Golf Course and ANA Money Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Martha R S.

30 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful place to gather!

This house was fantastic for our family Christmas celebration. A great size for all of us to gather. Well stocked with every provision we would need. The host was so gracious and helpful and accommodating to us. We will return!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Colorado

26 Sept 2023

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

Great house for a group

Great house for a group of old college friends in their 50s who'd come to town on the heels of a football game. Lots of room. Super clean. Really well outfitted and comfortable furniture. Plenty of room, too, so nobody was on top of anybody else. So nice to have snacks. And great communication with Beth. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

5 Sept 2023

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

Outstanding

I would need more than this little box to do Beth justice. But I will say that, in short, the place is welcoming, perfectly decorated, clean, convenient, and feels like a real home. Thank you so much for all of the small touches and communication. I wish you ran these all over the country! A+

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

28 Aug 2023

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

Lovely getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the Sumac Inn for a multi-generational family vacation! The house is full of character and beautifully decorated, and is well set up for visitors. We found snacks and some staples in the kitchen to get us started and even fresh flowers, which were a wonderful gift. With 4 kids ranging from 3 to 14 years old, there was something for all to enjoy, from the basement setup to the backyard. In terms of location, there were sidewalks for walks around the beautiful neighborhood, attractions like Pike's Peak and Garden of the Gods only about 15 minutes away, and a large assortment of restaurants just a few minutes away. All in all a wonderful experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

1 Aug 2023

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

Best VRBO ever

This house was perfect for a large group of us attending a family reunion. We were amazed at how well-stocked the place was and all the thoughtful touches that were included. The host, Beth, provided fresh flowers, fruit, plentiful snacks, eggs and bacon, oj, milk, yogurt, coffee, chocolates! There were serving dishes and scissors and tape and ziploc bags and plenty of extra pillows and towels, games and books and comfortable chairs - you name it, the house had it. All my communications with Beth were a pleasure! Highly recommend! One small FYI - it's an older house, so light sleepers might want to pack earplugs to guard against the creaky floorboards if you've got people moving around at night. The house also had two small fans that a couple of us used effectively for white noise.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beth Kunz

I am the Mom of two sweet kids, a house designer, consultant and real estate broker.

I love being with my family, whether I'm cooking a favorite meal, reading together, watching old movies together or working on a project. Family is my greatest pleasure.

I grew up in Colorado Springs' Old North End and know just about every nook and cranny of this awesome city.

Why they chose this property

Colorado Springs has attractive features unlike anywhere else.

Many know that Colorado Springs is home to Pikes Peak, the Air Force Academy, Olympic Training Center, Broadmoor Hotel and so forth, but the character and thought that were given to this great city by its founders can only be experienced - not described by its land marks. The broad avenues and tree-lined streets of the Old North End are a perfect example.

The climate, outdoor activities, and year-round, natural beauty make it a wonderful place to vacation any time of the year.

What makes this property unique

I chose this home because of it's beauty, character and versatility. From the curved front staircase to the adorable half-story bedrooms, it is not only charming and unique, but holds a surprise in nearly every room.

As neat as the house is, the location is just as exceptional. You'll enjoy walking around the historic neighborhood under stately trees, admiring the variety of turn-of-the-century homes. (Be sure see Wood Avenue aka "Millionaire's row", just one block to the West. This is where many of the largest and oldest homes of the Springs are located.)

Wonderful parks, downtown, groceries and our favorite drive-in are all within walking or bicycling distance.