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Large mountain lodge:-So much fun - playground, hot tub, billiards, ping pong...

Large mountain lodge:-So much fun - playground, hot tub, billiards, ping pong...

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Notice the paved road for easy access.  The door is unlocked for you, come on in
Ohhh - how the sun warms up the house even in winter snows
Billiards on 8-foot regulation table with hot tub in the background
Remember tether ball - a good challenge for toddlers to adults - hit that ball
Oh, how we love the mountains.  We are close to town, but feel so secluded.

Overview of Large mountain lodge:-So much fun - playground, hot tub, billiards, ping pong...

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Crystola, CO
  • Popular LocationGarden of the Gods22 min drive
  • Popular LocationUS Air Force Academy36 min drive
  • Popular LocationPikes Peak41 min drive
  • AirportBroomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large mountain lodge:-So much fun - playground, hot tub, billiards, ping pong...

This spacious residence has easy, paved road access, yet it is secluded in the mountains where you bask in clean air and brilliant winter sun.

The backyard forms your own private park. You can relax while your children are engrossed with the excitement of their own secluded space. The large log playground provides swings for tiny tots to adults. Our log structure forms a balance bridge, fireman's pole, a sliding board, climbing tires. Enjoy "King of the Log" on the balance beam. You can play basketball on the concrete court or put up the adjustable net and grab the equipment for playing pickle ball, volleyball, or badminton. The new tether ball replaces what a bear tried to eat. The treehouse is a challenging climb - only for the adventurous (who have parental permission.) National Forests border the property and provide hundreds of acres of hiking. A treasure map leads the adventurous through the mountains to an old gold mine and 'treasure.' There are hammocks, , lawn chairs, , gas grill, a soothing waterfall feature. We are located in the beauty of Ute Pass.

Relaxation is enriched with our spacious spa / game room. There you can soak in our hot tub.where you can cheer on your energetic friends as they compete in air hockey, foosball, play ping pong, or billiards on our 8-foot slate pool table.

Since your vacation is a time for rest, we splurged on the bedding. Memory-foam on the mattresses provides form-fitting support. The beds are covered with fluffy down comforters. Sleep in the unique, theme-decorated bedrooms - each is an imagination experience.

'King’s Crown' room has a king-sized bed. 'Country Garden' has two queen size beds. 'Grandma’s Attic' has two twins, one of which is an adjustable bed that can be positioned for special sleeping needs. 'Wilderness Trail' has two twin beds. 'Mountain Adventure' has two twin beds inside a large tent. Finally, one of the living rooms has a queen-size hide-a-bed.

The house is especially designed to be environmentally friendly. Sun rays flood the house with toasty warmth during the winter, and in the summer the house is naturally cooled. Laundered linens are dried on a line in the fresh mountain air. Woodland Park, our nearby 'City Above the Clouds,' boasts an average of 300 sunny days per year, more than San Diego, CA or Miami Beach, FL.

In the summer the 8500 foot elevation means pleasant days and cool nights. Another benefit of our high elevation, recent studies show that obese people can quickly lose weight and keep it off for weeks afterwards by spending time at higher altitudes.

Our expansive solar windows take advantage of the sun and clean mountain air. Through them you look on to your private yard. There is no central heating system, so on those occasional winter days when the sun is hidden, you set individual heaters in the rooms or better yet, your family will gather around your glowing fire in the wood stove. 'Roughing it' never felt so good.

The home is well stocked with a convection-oven stove, coffee maker, large cooking pans, commercial steamer, crock pot, mixer, blender, toaster, microwave and MUCH MORE - equipment that surpasses most home kitchens. Plus we have on hand some of your basic staple foods. There is baby equipment: two strollers - a double and single, high chair, porta-crib, backpack baby carrier, stair guards.

We, the owners/managers live nearby so are immediately available to provide for your every need.




Keywords: Eco friendly, solar heat, on-site recreation, large house, borders National Forest

Property manager

Karen Magistrelli
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are designed for families with children

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Approval required for special events

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets are to be kept on the main floor.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Careless smoking can be a criminal offense
Please tell us about yourselves, what brings you to the area, and how many people are coming to stay.
Marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but it is absolutely forbidden at our home.
We reserve the right to NOT finalize the booking if you're not in keeping with our rule regarding Parties and Events.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Approval required for special events
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Green Mountain Falls

This holiday home is located in Cascade-Chipita Park, a neighbourhood in Green Mountain Falls, and is in a rural area and near theme parks. Glen Eyrie Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cave of the Winds and Garden of the Gods. Travelling with kids? Consider Team Telecycle, or check out an event or a game at The Sport Climbing Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Crystola, CO

What's nearby

  • Cave of the Winds - 19 min drive
  • Garden of the Gods - 22 min drive
  • Glen Eyrie Castle - 27 min drive
  • US Air Force Academy - 36 min drive
  • Pikes Peak - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Paradox Beer Company - 2 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 5 min drive
  • Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large mountain lodge:-So much fun - playground, hot tub, billiards, ping pong... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Large mountain lodge:-So much fun - playground, hot tub, billiards, ping pong...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large mountain lodge:-So much fun - playground, hot tub, billiards, ping pong...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large mountain lodge:-So much fun - playground, hot tub, billiards, ping pong... located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Team Telecycle, Shining Mountain Golf Club, and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. North Pole Colorado and UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Time
We all had a wonderful time! The entire family (kids and adults) really enjoyed playing in the snow on the playground and sledding down the hill beside the home. second day it snowed approx. 3-4 inches. Most of the family had never seen snow so that was very exciting. The views from the home were exceptional! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurell O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend getaway
Wonderful home away from home. The kids loved the outdoor play equipment, even in the snow! Karen had sleds set out when we arrived and there were a few extra boots/coats in case someone didn’t have one. Lots of cooking supplies in the kitchen. Great for cooking meals at home instead of eating out. The kids loved reading about the history of Crystola and we spent half a day hiking in the mountains looking for the cave on the treasure map they had (that went along with the history). Plenty of space for a large family - lots of comfortable beds. The kids loved the tent bedroom! Great winter getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Location worked well for multiple different outings. Wifi issue but host was immediately dealing with the problem. Beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Christmas Ever
We wanted a white Christmas this year with all our kids and grandkids and this was the perfect place to have it! Plenty of things to do at the cabin for all ages! The beds were so comfortable and the wood burning stove kept the whole cabin warm, Ali g with the sun coming in during the day. Karen stayed on top of everything to ensure we had a great stay. There were a couple of issues that were cleared up quickly. But the only main issue was the downstairs shower that just trickled out water so all 13 of us had to use the one upstairs bathroom to bathe/shower but we made it work and didn’t worry Karen with it. This is the perfect place for a big family with so much to do and we made so many great memories that everyone will remember!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great LOCATION!
Overall everything was awesome ! Would recommend some updates to some areas but we all enjoyed it 100% 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Magistrelli

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We, Bob and Karen Magistrelli, built Sun Mountain Retreat for our family home. God carried us through the unknowns of construction - working miracles all along the way. We designed the home for kids - where they could be safe and have fun. We raised our seven children and numerous foster children here Years later we moved nearby to a home where we now take in men coming out of prison. We help the men start life over after years of isolation from society. Our income from Sun Mountain helps to provide for the needs of these men.

Why they chose this property

When our family home, now Sun Mountain Retreat, was no longer needed by the family, we could not bear to sell it, despite multiple buyer requests. We love this area and we love our family home. Our children are grown and settling in the immediate area. Making Sun Mountain a vacation home has involved all our children. Running it has been a great joy to us as we see our guests enjoying our home as much as we did.

What makes this property unique

Our most unique offering is the wide range of fun family activities right at our home - from a private backyard park to a large indoor recreation room and hot tub. Our home is central to a wide range of activities. Guests can enjoy the city offerings of beautiful Colorado Springs and can also be challenged with the outdoor activities of the mountains that surround us. Our home was designed to conserve our limited natural resources - as a 'green' home our guests can know they are part of needful conservation.

Languages:

English

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