I love everything. I love that we are walking distance to the Old Town, where there are concerts in the park during the summer with food trucks, the park itself for the kids, the restaurants, and the Santa Fe trail is 2 blocks from our house (it is gorgeous). I love that this is a sleepy town, close to the hustle and bustle, but not in it. We are close to Denver, Colorado Springs, Air Force Academy, and the Great Wolf Lodge. We moved from Breckenridge, CO (where we still own a home) and I couldn't be happier, I love living in Monument.
The Space
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Front porch off of the main bedroom. Walk into home, garage on the right, stairs up and stairs down on the left. Upstairs is the open kitchen, living room, and dining room. Off of the dining room is a wonderful back deck with furniture. The back yard is not finished, but there is a trampoline, large soccer net, fire pit, and some other fun things. There are no houses behind us, so it is private and gorgeous view of the mountain.
Off of the kitchen is a small half bathroom for guests. Next to the 1/2 bath is the main bedroom with a private bathroom and large closet. The main room is basically two rooms, made into one large room. There is a large desk with ample work space.
Downstairs is a room with a full bed, another room with a twin bunk, and the last room is separated into two rooms with thick curtains hung from the ceiling and a shelving unit, so they aren't officially two separate rooms yet. One side has a queen bed, the other a twin bed. There is a laundry room through these rooms. The bathroom downstairs has a shower with a tub.
Guest Access
The whole home.
Notes
This is our main home and will not be set up as a rental, so all of our stuff will be here.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Budget
Family
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Mountains
Water
Remote
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Hypoallergenic
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
The road out front has a speed limit of 25, but cars can be known to go faster. It is still a nice neighborhood, full of small town people. Walk two blocks east to the Santa Fe Trail- it is our daily walk and never gets old. There are a lot of mountain biking trails, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing at the lake, summer concerts in the park, and all the fun of a Colorado small town next to huge cities and 2 hours from world class skiing and mountains.
Getting to my home
Fly to Denver or Colorado Springs, then drive to our home.
Nearest airport
Colorado Springs
Getting Around
Walking distance to Old Town Monument. You will need a car to go anywhere else, either ride-share or your own vehicle. The food market is about a mile away.
Map of Approximate Location
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Family of 6 (mom, dad, son, daughter, son, hypoallergenic pup). We love being together, and the simple things in life. Feet connected to the earth, breathing fresh air, cooking a meal and eating together.
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