Our family of four had an absolutely wonderful stay at Midnight Mountain Lodge. From the moment we arrived, we could tell that this was a place where the owners genuinely cared about their guests.The lodge itself is beautiful, exceptionally clean, and feels new and thoughtfully appointed. All of the little creature comforts were right on point, from the comfortable beds and pillows to the outdoor amenities and everything in between. There was more than enough room for our family to spread out and feel completely at home. There is even a huge TV in the basement, although we found ourselves spending much more time together playing games, working on puzzles, reading, and simply enjoying one another’s company.But honestly, the location and peacefulness are what make this place truly special. It is wonderfully quiet and secluded, yet close enough to so many incredible things. We were only about 20 minutes from Woodland Park and roughly 50 minutes from Colorado Springs, which made it an ideal home base for our adventures.During our stay, we explored Eleven Mile Canyon, rode the steam train in Cripple Creek, hiked the Florissant Fossil Beds, visited Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods, explored Cave of the Winds, and spent time around Manitou Springs and Helen Hunt Falls. We even made it to the Incline. Every day, we came back to the lodge and enjoyed the peace and quiet. We also saw wildlife every single day we were here, which made the experience even more memorable.We are from Kentucky and typically vacation at the beach or travel internationally, so this was a different kind of trip for us. There is an incredible amount to see and do around Colorado Springs and the surrounding mountains, and Midnight Mountain Lodge was the perfect place to come home to after a day of exploring.We also want to give a special thank you to the hosts. Although we never actually met them in person, we genuinely felt like their guests rather than just customers. Everything was so thoughtfully prepared, and we felt that they truly cared about our experience and wanted us to be comfortable.This place gave our family peace, quiet, time together, and a chance to slow down.We could not recommend Midnight Mountain Lodge highly enough. Five stars without hesitation. If you are considering staying here, do not second guess it. You will not regret it. The peace and quiet alone are worth it, and the location, accommodations, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches make it special.