Summary:
Raven's Nest is a unique space ideal for family vacations, team building weekends, celebrating with dear friends, a romantic get-away or a place to call home when you are in between homes.
The Space:
4 Bedrooms, 7 beds, 3 baths, 12 guests
House Highlights
*Two separate living rooms
*Four bedrooms Sleeps 12
*Three full baths
*Fully stocked chefs kitchen
*Keurig Duo, French press, electric kettle
*Gorgeous Mountain View’s
*Pellet stove, electric fireplace, central heating
*Hot tub, fire pit, gas grill, deck and private patio with seating
*Games, puzzles and books
*Fast WiFi and four smart tvs (Netflix, no cable)
*Pack & Play and high chair
*Pet Friendly - No extra fee
*Laundry room
*Ample parking for up to six vehicles
*Easy access to attractions, trails, lakes and skiing
*Short drive to Colorado Springs
House Set Up
Garden Level
Primary Suite
King size bed
full bathroom
walk-in closet
extra dressers and private exit
Main Level
Second suite
Queen loft bed accessible via fixed ladder
full bathroom with shower/tub
large work desk with lots of storage
wall built-in dresser / closet unit
Bedroom 3
queen size bed
two large closets
Bedroom 4
Full size daybed with a twin trundle
extra loft furnished for children’s play area
small walk-in closet
Two separate Living Rooms
Two pullout sofas/living room which could be used to sleep 2-3 people each
We also offer a separate twin size mattress and bedding to be set on the floor if needed. Extra bed toppers stored inside the utility closet at the lower level could be used on the two pull-out sofas for added comfort. We only ask that you roll them back up and re-store prior to check-out
Fully Stocked Chef’s Kitchen
Full Bathroom / laundry room
Large jetted tub/shower
Dining Room
Seating for 12
Large outdoor space
Fully Fenced in Yard!
Hot tub
Gas Grill
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the whole space except a locked supply closet. The house sits above the street level and not easily visible. Guests can park on the bottom driveway (maximum two vehicles) and climb a flight of steps to reach the RED gate to the surrounding yard. Or, especially if carrying luggage, access the long, newly paved driveway to the right side of the neighbor's red house and follow the left turn until the end. You will enter the YELLOW gate, down the short flight of steps and find the main entry door with a smart lock under the portico. A code for the main entry door will be sent to you before checkin.
The Neighborhood:
Quiet mountain town with walking distance to hiking trails and Green Mountain Falls
Restaurants
The Pantry-local breakfast favorite!
Catina Verde-Mexican food & patio drinks
Grocery Shopping
Walmart in Woodland Park 10 mins
Natural Grocer
City Market
Safeway
Picking up groceries on the way from Colorado Springs-Safeway on Colorado/32nd street or Walmart on 8th Street
Getting Around:
Local Attractions
Woodland Park - 10 mins
Manitou Springs - 15 mins
Downtown Colorado Springs - 20 mins
Colorado Springs Airport - 35 mins
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo- 35 mins
Garden of the Gods - 15 mins
Pikes Peak Highway - 18 mins
Olympic Museum - 20 mins
Breckenridge Ski Resort - 2 hours
Other Things to Note:
Checkout time:
We pride ourselves in providing a clean and tidy space for all our guests. Due to high interest and accepting same day reservations, we want to allow our cleaners all necessary time to thoroughly complete cleaning and disinfecting tasks. For this reason we are not able to accommodate late checkout requests. Please plan accordingly and book the correct amount of days as to allow for a prompt 11 AM checkout time. A late checkout fee of $250 will be added to your reservation costs if house is not vacant by 11:30 AM.
Sleeping arrangements:
Raven's Nest can accommodate up to 12 guests per reservation. Please read carefully through this section before booking as it might not be the best fit for every group.
The place comes with one king size bed in the very private, lower master suite. Two queen size beds, one of these inside the back bedroom and one inside a secondary suite located at the main level and completed with a large workspace, a full bathroom, built-in wardrobe and a low ceiling loft bed area accessible through a fixed wood ladder. One other small bedroom is furnished with the younger members of your group in mind. It comes with a full size daybed with trundle. The trundle is fitted with a twin size mattress and all necessary bedding. This bedroom also includes a loft accessible with a fixed wood ladder which had been furnished to entertain the young and not so young guests. The two common living spaces both have pullout sofas. Bedding for the red pullout sofa could be found inside the wood entry chest bench nearby. Grey pullout sofa in the front room contains needed bedding inside the chaise section. Just lift up the cushion. Soft mattress toppers are available inside the supply closet downstairs off the master suite hallway for added comfort. Feel free to use as needed.
Traffic noise:
Hwy 24 is close enough to be seen from the house and some muffled traffic noise could be heard from the deck and outdoor areas.
Hot tub:
Maintenance services are being preformed before and after each reservation. Please follow the Hot Tub rules posted inside the nearest bathroom and on the outdoor storage box next to the hot tub. Needed chemicals and supplies are available inside the box or inside the vanity cabinet (during winter time). Keep covered at all times when not in use and secure with the 6 river rocks as you found it to prevent occasional heavy winds from blowing the cover open. Please reach out if you need any assistance with the hot tub during your stay.
Mobility needs guests:
Access to and from the house requires you climb and/or descent some narrow steps which might not be ideal for guests with restricted mobility. There are also some steps around the house, including climbing fixed ladders to access one of the queen size beds and a separate neat play den in one of the two house lofts. Please check in with your group to ensure this is not an issue before booking.
Roads condition:
An AWD vehicle is A MUST during snow season ( October - May) to be able to access the house. The roads are maintained and cleared by the county, but even though we do our best to keep our driveways clear of snow, the long driveway is on a steep incline and very hard to navigate with a non 4 WD if only a small amount of snow / ice settles in. Please reach out to your host with any questions prior to planning your trip.
Our place is pet friendly. We can accommodate up to three (3) pets per reservation. If you plan to bing your pet/pets, please include that into your pre-booking message and acknowledge you have read and understood our Pets section of House Rules.
Interaction with Guests:
Your host lives and works in Woodland Park, about 20 minutes away. She is easy to reach via messaging system or by text or phone call for emergencies. Phone number is available post booking.
