The home is beautiful. The lower level is spacious and accommodated 4 adults and 4 kids well. We traveled with our in-laws, our 15 years old, a 7 year old, and two 5 year olds. Plenty of space for all of us! The teddy Bear room was great for kids, but the room with the Mural was also a hit. Lots of games for all ages, books were appreciated for the kids, and all of the family enjoyed the ping pong/pool/air hockey tables. The kitchen was a great size, and the furnishings were all very comfortable.
The owners were so great! We arrived late and got a tour at midnight and a sample of their house coffee, which was amazing. Two days into our stay, we got fresh baked cookies which were delicious and a welcome surprise. The location was OPTIMAL. We drove past the Garden of the Gods every day on our adventures. We were 15-25 minutes from everything, including the Olympic training center, Cave of the Winds, Manitou Springs, Pike Peak, the Cliff Dwellings, and Seven Falls. We were 8 minutes from grocery stores, church, and Garden of the Gods. And yet we were secluded from the city itself. The location is beautiful, in the mountain but yet having a great skyline to see at night. In the morning on several days, we had mule deer outside our door that almost ate out of our children's hands! It was an amazing location and home. I am so glad we had this opportunity.
Thank you to Joan and Bryan for sharing your home.