Wine Gazebo___Pikes Peak Mountain Log Cabin for 2

This cozy, 1-bed, 1-bath cabin for 2 is more than just a place to rest. It___s a place to spend intentional, quality time. If it___s atmosphere you___re looking for, you___ve found it. Exposed log walls and old-time architectural touches are an endearing novelty for city slickers coming for a real Colorado Rockies experience. The enclosed, furnished gazebo is an extra-special space for meditation, romance, or valuable time with a friend. The location is ideal for exploring the region___s riches. The Space: Welcome to your fairy tale log cabin tucked among the evergreens. Step inside the split-rail fence and follow a pathway lined with tiny lights to your front door, noticing along the way a whimsical gazebo-shaped structure just steps from the main house. As you step into the cabin, breathe in a room designed to mirror the refreshing mountain heights with a high, peaked ceiling with wood paneling and exposed beams. Log walls provide a rustic backdrop to a comfortable, contemporary sitting area with soft, inviting furniture, a TV, and fireplace. A screen door leading to the back deck permits the circulation of fresh mountain air. At the opposite end of the room, an expandable leg table with two chairs provides a space for intimate meals or a relaxing game of cards. From here, you have an unobstructed view into the wide-open kitchen with its country-white cabinetry and the full-size appliances you___ll need for home-cooked meals, including a refrigerator, stove, and microwave. You___ll also appreciate the addition of a coffee maker, water filtration pitcher, and cooking utensils. Your bedroom is a snug haven with exposed log walls, a queen bed draped in a country quilt, a ceiling fan, and a tremendous double-wide closet. Hotel-grade linens are professionally laundered after every visit. The bath is appointed with contemporary fixtures including a spacious, glass-walled shower stall. Tucked inside a cupboard outside the bedroom, you___ll find a stacked washer and dryer for your convenience. When you step onto the deck from the main living area, you___ll find yourself perched on a wooded slope with a set of stairs leading to ground level. The deck provides a comfortable, private space for cuddling or enjoying casual outdoor meals. A cushioned bench is perfectly situated in front of a mini-firepit, and you___ll also find a pair of comfortable chairs and a table. Just steps from your front door, you___ll find the jewel of the property: a fully enclosed, furnished gazebo with windows all around. Enter through a sliding glass door and find a bright, flexible space suited to a wide range of activities. Enjoy a tufted sofa, a caf__ table with seating for two, a ceiling fan, and a bar cart. Let the sun flood through the wrap-around windows, or pull the blinds for privacy. Finally read that book, or create your own wine tasting. The room is yours. This property is managed by a local vacation rental specialist, and there___s a sense of quality and care that___s worthy of your 5-star review. Browse our pictures, ask us anything, and book today! Guest Access: We will send you detailed instructions no less than 48 hours prior to your arrival after you complete our verification portal. You will have privacy and access to the entire house using your special code given upon booking. Front door has a Yale smart lock. Parking is for one or 2 small cars only. RV's and Trailers are not advised due to parking arrangement. Interaction with Guests: This home is taken care of by the team at Host__. Please note that we do not have onsite maintenance or cleaning crews unlike hotels but all requests will be taken care of ASAP. Feel free call once booking is confirmed or message us with any questions you may have about this space. Enjoy your stay! The Neighborhood: Cascade is ideally situated for the traveler who wants to explore the Colorado Spring/Pikes Peak region to the fullest. This is where the Pikes Peak Highway begins, leading you up-mountain to the 14,000-foot-high summit of Pikes Peak. Tucked in the Rocky Mountains, Cascade is surrounded by outdoorsy delights, including hiking trails, canyons, rafting adventures, hunting, ziplining, and much more. Cascade is a mere 24-minute drive to Colorado Springs where you___ll enjoy award-winning dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. The region abounds with museums and natural wonders, including sites like the 300-foot-tall rock towers of the Garden of the Gods, and opportunities for unique regional experiences like fossil hunting or viewing native wildlife. The town of Cascade offers casual dining options, and a 10-minute drive to Woodland Park multiplies those options with familiar national dining and shopping chains, as well as supermarkets. Getting Around: We recommend that you have a car or use Uber or Lyft when traveling in the Pikes Peak Region. We're happy to provide bus schedules and maps too if you'd like to use public transportation. The paved roads fully maintained by El Paso County Department of transportation. If your reservation is in Fall or Winter Season please know that a 4x4 or AWD vehicle is recommended in case Mother Nature decides to share some snow. The roads can be slick even after the plows go by - best to wait until the salt trucks come out once the storm has passed. Other Things to Note: -We do not have onsite maintenance or cleaning unlike hotels. All requests will be taken care of ASAP and in the order that they have been received. - Unfortunately, the indoor fireplace is out of order for now. -Central AC units are best kept at 68 degrees or above. Due to the lack of humidity in the area if the thermostat is lowered below 68 degrees it is possible that it can freeze the unit if it is working too hard. Unfortunately, it will take 24 hours for the unit to defrost before an HVAC specialist can service it. Our evenings are generally cool in the summer time, simply opening the windows will provide extra natural coolness. -Please review the sleeping arrangements prior to booking. -Please keep all trash secure in the bins. Do not leave any trash out overnight for your safety and the surrounding active wildlife in the city's area. -The TV's offer streaming services only for guest's to use their subscriptions. Just don't forget to log out! Last, it___s your vacation, so you probably don___t want a lot of RULES. So think of these more as our strong requests: - NO SMOKING inside. This includes Colorado___s newest cash crop. - We provide fresh sheets, towels, hand towels, wash cloths, and essentials like shampoo, soap, toilet paper etc. - Quiet Hours begin at 10:00pm per city ordinance. Please be courteous of the neighbors during your stay. Additional Services: - We cannot guarantee early check-ins or late check-outs. If we are able to accommodate an early check-in or late check-out, we can do this free of charge. Please check with us on the day of your arrival to see if the property will be ready early for an early check-in or the day before your departure for a late check-out. Please be advised that we ask all guests to complete our secure, online guest verification portal after your reservation is created. Similar to hotels requiring photo ID upon check-in, we ask that guests provide a copy of their Government Issued ID, a matching selfie, and a credit card to verify identity. We use this to prevent fraudulent reservations, illegal activity, and for the safety of all guests, neighbors, and homes. We take data security very seriously. All information entered into this form is encrypted and transmitted securely over SSL. **By completing the reservation you agree to the following** I agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions. I acknowledge that I will be required to provide a copy of a valid government-issued ID and matching credit card through our online portal prior to check-in. House Rules: - Smoking is Permitted on the Back Porch Only - No Smoking allowed in the property or Wine Grotto (Gazebo) - Quiet hours are 8am -9Pm - Check out Time is 10AM - Check in Time is 4PM Total Bedrooms: 1 Total Bathrooms: 1