Modest "patio home" - perfect "base camp" to explore CO. in Colorado Springs

My home is NOT located anywhere near the area of the Waldo Canyon fire.  It is located in the NE corner of Colorado Springs, it is the perfect "base camp" to explore Colorado.   It is located near Chapel Hills Mall; grocery shopping and medical facilities are only several miles away.   Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, the backyard has the perfect swing to relax in the evening and watch the beautiful sunset behind the mountains of the Front Range.  Smoking is allowed ONLY outside the house.

My home is tastefully decorated in contemporary Southwestern style.  High speed internet access is included, with cable TV with basic channel selection.  A DVD player and all the usual kitchen appliances are included.  Linens are included and there is a small gas BBQ on the backyard patio.  Although air conditioning is rarely needed since the Colorado evenings are cool, there is an operable,  free-standing air conditioning unit.  My home sleeps 4 comfortably in beds.  Any extra folks can use the sectional couch or sleeping bags on the floor.

The United States Air Force Academy is 3 miles away;  Focus on the Family is 2 miles; Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is 15 miles. Garden of the Gods Park is a must see; there are trails to hike and bike or reserve horses for an unforgettable ride through the park.   Denver is an hour's drive with many attractions, yet you can avoid the congestion of the big city.  Old Colorado City is a 20 minute drive with unique shops, both contemporary and antique.  Colorado Springs has miles of bike trails and connections to the Santa Fe Trail that runs from Denver to New Mexico.Family raft trips down the Arkansas River are available in Salida or Buena Vista - all within "day trip" distance.  The Royal Gorge is a two-hour drive SW.

Most of the inner Rocky Mountain Reg ion is accessible for day trips to places like Rocky Mountain National Park,  Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone and the Gunnison River Valley.

Rental is available only by the week or by the month.  I do not offer "per night" reservations or nightly rates.  Payment is accepted by check or cash.  No credit card payments can be accepted.  All payments must be in US dollars.