Hot tub and game room home near the Air Force Academy, sleeps 12, dogs welcome

Five bedrooms, three full baths, sleeps 12. An Arctic Spa hot tub out back, a basement game room with a pool table, and up to two dogs welcome, all at about 6,800 ft on the north side of Colorado Springs. 15 minutes from the Air Force Academy, 25 from Garden of the Gods.

- Arctic Spa hot tub, seats 6
- 2 dogs welcome, fully fenced yard
- Game room: pool table, foosball, shuffleboard, six-seat poker table
- King suite, two queen rooms, a kid room with four twins and a fifth queen
- Propane fireplace, central heat and air conditioning
- Full kitchen with a dishwasher, table and bar seating for 12
- 15 min to the Air Force Academy, 25 min to Garden of the Gods

Two reviews so far, both five stars, and they agree: the game room was the hit, a group of 11 fit comfortably, and the host answered fast.

THE SPACE
Two levels and 2,680 sq ft, built so a big group can spread out by day and still land in the same room after dinner.
- Main floor: king suite with a soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity and walk-in closet, two queen bedrooms, a shared full bath, and the living room with the propane fireplace.
- Kitchen: full kitchen with a dishwasher, dining table and bar seating for 12, kids' dinnerware, a drip coffee maker and a Keurig with grounds and pods stocked.
- Basement: game room with a pool table, foosball, shuffleboard, a six-seat poker table and an L-shaped sectional, plus the kid room, a fifth bedroom and a full bath.
- Smart TVs in the living room and the game room.
- Record player in the dining room. Desk and chair for the one who has to log in.
- Washer and dryer. WiFi throughout. Central heat and air conditioning.

SLEEPING
- Bedroom 1, main floor: 1 king bed, ensuite bath
- Bedroom 2, main floor: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3, main floor: 1 queen bed, blackout curtains
- Bedroom 4, basement: 4 twin beds, the kid room
- Bedroom 5, basement: 1 queen bed
- Pack n play and crib sheets in the primary closet. Sleeps 12.

OUTDOORS
- Hot tub: Arctic Spa, seats 6. Soak after a day at Garden of the Gods and watch the stars come out over the Front Range.
- Six Adirondack chairs on the concrete patio, under an aspen tree
- Cornhole set up and ready, with bocce ball and Yardzee in the cabinet by the back door
- Covered front porch with seating and bistro lights for morning coffee
- Fully fenced yard of rock and turf. Let the dogs out without a leash. Dog bed and bowls in the entry closet.

GETTING AROUND
Gleneagle is a quiet suburban neighborhood at the north end of Colorado Springs, next to Monument. Paved city streets the whole way, no mountain roads.
- 5 min: Topgolf, Overdrive Raceway (indoor electric go-karts), Ford Amphitheater (outdoor concerts, May to October)
- 6 min: Gleneagle Golf Club
- 10 min: Northgate and Briargate for groceries, restaurants, Scheels and Main Event
- 12 min: Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park
- 15 min: U.S. Air Force Academy (Cadet Chapel, visitor center, Falcon football)
- 20 min: Palmer Lake and Monument trails
- 25 min: Garden of the Gods (red-rock trails, free entry)
- 35 min: Manitou Incline, Manitou Springs, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- 40 min: Pikes Peak Cog Railway
- 45 min: Pikes Peak Highway (drive to 14,115 ft)
- 30 min: Colorado Springs Airport
- 1 hr 10 min: Denver International Airport

SEASONS
- Late May: Academy graduation week fills the area fast, so book early
- Memorial Day to Labor Day: concerts at the Ford Amphitheater, the Pikes Peak Highway drive, cornhole in the yard until dark
- Late September into October: Falcon football Saturdays at the Academy, and the aspen over the patio turns gold
- February and March: the real snow months, fireplace on and the hot tub waiting

GOOD TO KNOW
- The kid room, fifth bedroom and game room are down a flight of carpeted stairs.
- Real neighborhood: neighbors can see the street and yard. Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and it is a hard rule here.
- Cell service can be spotty. Turn on WiFi calling before you arrive.
- About 6,800 ft. Drink more water than usual and take the first afternoon easy.
- Hot tub: not recommended for young children. No glass near the tub.
- Propane fireplace: the pilot light stays lit with a small flame. That is normal.
- Deer move through the neighborhood. Keep food and trash secured.
- Basement windows have no screens. If you open one, close it before you leave.
- Winter: neighborhood streets can stay snowy a day or so after a storm. AWD is a good idea after heavy snow.
- Parking for 4 vehicles: 2-car garage, driveway and free street parking.
- Dogs: 2 max, up to 75 lbs each. Registered dogs only.
- A Ring doorbell covers the front entry. No other cameras, and none face the hot tub or yard.
- Grocery delivery works. Amazon packages may not arrive during your stay.
- Self check-in at 4 PM with a smart lock. Early check-in usually is not possible.

HOUSE RULES
- No parties or events
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, inside or out
- No open flames, candles or fireworks
- Registered guests and registered dogs only
- Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Please do not rearrange the furniture
- Breaking the party or smoking rules means a $1,500 fine and immediate removal

Hosted by Natalie, a Texas transplant and mom to six who knows what a big group needs. Ask her about Academy weekends, where to feed 12, or what to do with the kids. She usually replies within the hour.