| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 14 positive, 0 negative]
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| 06/14/09 |
Positive
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| We have just returned from a week at this fabulous home. Our group included 6 adults and 2 children. We had a glorious reunion with the family, and everyone was most comfortable. This is a fabulous property. The ones watching tv in the lower level one night did get a close up of the bear, peeking in the window! The home is clean, comfortable, convenient to everything. We could not have been happier. Thank you! |
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Anonymous
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| 07/10/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our family had such a wonderful time in your beautiful home in the mountains. Everything was just perfect the entire stay. During our stay, we went to the Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, Olympic Training Center, and Denver, but wherever we went, this was always a wonderful place to come back to every night. We all enjoyed Esther's Trail and we waited in anticipation of the mysterious bear! Last night htough, we found the garbage can dumped over, so we assumed he had come for a visit. Tomorrow we will venture home to Phoenix - 110 degrees!
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Valenzuela Family
Phoenix, AZ
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| 06/27/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The cabin was fabulous! We had a great time and kept busy! The size of the cabin was perfect for 7 adults and 3 children. ...We were up with the sun everyday with those big beautiful windows, and we even saw a bear one day! Thank you for allowing us to have a wonderful time.
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Wray, Tolbert, and Smith families
Kansas
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| 06/22/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We're back home and I want to take a minute to say "thank you." Even though it wasn't free, your house felt like a wonderful gift for our 40th wedding anniversary gathering in Colorado. It was very nice without being pretentious. It made us feel at home right away, with familiar books for the two year old, extra space for the twenty six year old, and attractive, comfy furnishings without a "do not touch" feel. The views are spectacular and made even our down times special. I spent a long time one morning just swinging on the downstairs swing and singing with my granddaughter as we watched birds and enjoyed the mountain breezes. Way better than any tourist attraction! Here is what my son wrote in your guest book:
"It wasn't always certain that our family--fighting both a wide variety of health issues and Colorado's unpredictable weather--would be able to ride to the top of Pike's Peak. There were many moments when it seemed unlikely to happen. But in the end, when we stood together at the summit, looking down at the beautiful vista below, it was worth every moment of doubt and struggle.
Similarly, it wasn't always certain that 5 adults and a toddler would enjoy one another's company for an entire week. And frankly, here again there were some moments when it seemed unlikely. But in the end, we were glad to have had the time together, looking back on our family's history, while looking forward to its future.
Of course, it didn't hurt that we were able to return to this beautiful home at the end of each busy day. Everything here--from the giant mountains outside the windows to the tiny details within--was exactly what we needed. We never learned to take the magnificent view for granted, but we soon came to assume that this would be a place of constant security and ease.
For some of us this trip to Colorado was a homecoming. [My husband grew up in Colorado Springs.] For others a new adventure. [My daughter-in-law had never seen western mountains.] For all of us, it was a wonderful experience and we wouldn't have wanted to share it anywhere but here at the Kulsa House."
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Jane + Don family
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| 06/13/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We were all entertained by the activities available to us. The house was very convenient and allowed much room for the six of us and the dog. Colorado Springs was very dog friendly the entire time which allowed the whole family to enjoy the stay. We ventured out and drove to Pike's Peak (don't attempt if your vehicle is not in good condition). The Olympic Training center was a great experience and we hit up about every gift shop in a 30-minute radius. Thank you so much for allowing us all to stay -- we enjoyed it very much!
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Larozas + Grandma Morgan
CA and TX
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| 06/07/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed in this house for our son's May '08 graduation from the Air Force Academy. It was a wonderful gathering place for our family. The house is comfortable and clean and the views are incredible. Distance to the Academy for graduation events was not bad -- it was pretty easy getting to everything on time. Great location also for Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak and Manitou Springs, a great little town! (Check out Adam's Mountain Cafe .... yum!!!) |
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Marlene Pedersen, Manalapan, NJ
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| 05/08/08 |
Positive
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| May 2008. Our stay was short but perfect! We loved the house, the view is incredible, and the owner was pleasant and easy to communicate with. We all enjoyed our stay and will be returning the same time next year. Thanks for a great vacation!!!! |
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The Todds, Colorado Springs |
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| 05/01/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The house is great, completely stocked with everything you would ever need. The grounds are beautiful, just be careful of the rock stairs. The house heats quickly so keep the heat on low or you will boil. We will be back next May and can't wait to see the beautiful mountains again.
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Todds
Colorado Springs, CO
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| 03/01/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was our third visit to the Kulsa home. We always enjoy our stay! We didn't get to see any bears or mountain lions, but did get a glimpse of some deer and rabbits. There were some type of animal tracks in the snow though. And the snow is beautiful in the mountains this time of year.
Katharine is a pleasure to do business with. We always appreciate your cabin while we are in Colorado. Thank you so much!
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Clays
Kansas
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| 11/25/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is the first time that our family has not celebrated Thanksgiving in Texas. What a joyful experience in the mountains! This house is perfectly situated within short distance to so many family activities. Tucked neatly in the pines, it offers the most amazing views morning, noon, and night. Somehow even coffee tastes better here!
Our children really enjoyed exploring the hilly terrain and we adults loved the solitude offered by the huge deck. What surprised all of us is how roomy the house is on the inside -- ideal for sleeping, curling up in front of a television or lounging. Sunrise each morning was an added treat. We will return!
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Riddles
CO and TX
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| 09/24/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for the use of your beautiful home. We have just been in AWE of your area -- it is so gorgeous! It was 85 degrees Friday, so it was a little warm for us until we realized open windows could do WONDERS! We saw no wildlife except for one little rabbit, but we are headed North to Estes Park, so I think we'll see lots there, and maybe, hopefully a little snow. Thanks again. I hope people here appreciate the beauty in which they live!
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Waites families
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| 08/11/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We arrived Saturday night for our annual national archery tournament to this warm, cozy house...We enjoyed the Royal Gorge on Sunday - wonderful pictures and memories. This has been an awesome week. We really enjoyed your home. it has been so nice to come to a place that feels like home after long days on the archery field. Thank you for letting us come into your house. We look forward to fugture vacations here.
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Lorentis, Fleurys, Gallaghers
CT, VT, NJ
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| 08/03/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a wonderful vacation! The house was great and the view was beautiful! We enjoyed many of the nearby attractions including Royal Gorge, Garden of the Gods, Pike's Peak, Cripple Creek, Cave of the Winds, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and shopping in Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home; we hope to be back again someday!
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Kowalskis and Reins
Illinois
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| 07/27/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Three generations of our family gathered in your house from five cities for a few days of love and laughter. Our ages ranged from 84 to 24. We had a great time and your nice accommodations added to our enjoyment.
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Joshua, Elizabeth, Dusan...
CA, London, TX, VA, TX
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| 07/20/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a great vacatioin here with family...Animal sitings included a male and female mule deer each morning below the deck and numerous "chatty" squirrels...Excursions we experienced were the North Pole, the Royal Gorge, and several visits to Manitou Springs. There is also a good [swimming] pool in Green Mountain Falls. Enjoy!
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Griffiths + Sporers
Kansas
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| 07/14/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a great vacation we've had in a beautiful location close to all the area attractions. Our accommodations have exceeded our expectations. The altitude has affected some of us but we recovered quickly. The brief, almost daily rainshowers were refreshing - we did allow time for afternoon naps and leisurely activities of games, cards, and reading. We particularly enjoyed the book "ghost Stories of the Old West" which we all took turns reading aloud. One night we gathered downstairs around the outdoor swing and read it by flashlight -- it was downright spooky! The other tenants' comments helped tremendously by giving us clues on where to go and what to do -- a tip: do have breakfast at the Hungry Bear in Woodland Park and take time to hike Esther's Trail. Most of our evening meals were prepared here but we did go to the Flying W Ranch to celebrfate the twins' birthday. There were no actual sightings of the elusive black bear, but sometime last night he left his calling card in the driveway, so the snow shovel came in handy.
Reality is facing us now -- back to the grindstone. We will certainly look forward to and plan for our next Colorado vacation. You all enjoy yours!
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Billy, Joy, and family
OK City, Dallas, Houston
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| 07/07/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The house was wonderful. The view and location was great. We enjoyed white water rafting, the Royal Gorge, Santa's Workshop, the gold mine tour, dinosaur museum, Garden of the Gods, the cog railroad, and more. The cog railroad [up Pike's Peak] was awesome, everyone had a great time. I will recommeend this house and area to everyone. Thanks for the memories. We had a blast!
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Holloway family
Arkansas
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| 06/30/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We all had a great time visitingg Colorado. Your house made us all feel like we were at home. It is a beautiful place and very peaceful in the morning. The scenic views are awesome, the weather was so enjoyable, especially for us being from Louisiana (the low humidity was quite nice for a change). It did snow once while we were here on June 27th, 2007. thanks again for sharing your home with us.
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Bales + Johnsons
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| 06/22/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This house was very nice with the plasma TV, the big deck and the mountain view. We saw a deer and then the next day we saw it again. It was awesome. The Esther trail was tough for the first 45 minutes. It was all uphill. At the top of that trail you could go up to the top of Mt. Esther or you can go through a field. We went through the field and everyone got very itchy. We also went to Santa's Workshop [The North Pole amusement park]. We rode every ride...My family and I went to the zoo; we saw every animal. I can't forget the Pike's Peak Cog Railway. It took 1.5 hours to get there. It was a wonderful view. On the way back down I saw two marmots and 1 chipmunk. Another place we went was Garden of the Gods. I was climbing a boulder and I slipped and thankfully my Dad waas there to catch me or I would have broke kmy leg. I shall LIVE! This will be a week I will never forget.
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Haley, age 10
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| 06/12/07 |
Positive
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| June 2 - 9, 2007. This house was great and provided for a very relaxing vacation. We would highly recommend this house to anyone. The house was very spacious. Abundant wildlife in the area and the weather was just perfect. |
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Todd Gage, Round Rock, TX |
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| 06/07/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our family had a great and relaxing time in this house. Great views and a very open living space was just perfect. The house was very secluded and offered good opportunities to see the surrounding wildlife. I even ran into a black bear on the Esther trail. I would highly recommend this place to anyone wishing for a great place to stay in the Colorado Springs area.
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Gages
Texas
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| 06/01/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We saw eight deer and by the balcony me and my mom saw two hummingbirds. Also a blue pigeon. We love this house and the deck and porches. Most of all the space. We have three levels. On Pike's Peak I met a friend, so i know how Colorado is very frienndly. We also saw two marmots at the cog [train ride up Pike's Peak]. At all the places it was awesome. My favorite part was the wolf sanctuary. I also like the zoo. The giraffes were cool. But this house is cool.
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Alexandra, 7yo
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| 03/31/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This house is great! The views are amazing. Our visit here was relaxing and fun. I even got proposed to right here at the dining table! A memory to last a lifetime!
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Burd + Donahue
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| 03/24/07 |
Positive
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| During springbreak 2007 we stayed at the house. The location is super and the house is awesome. Everything is still new and fresh. We had snow and sun and really enjoyed the house. There is a lot worthy things to see in the neigbourhood. |
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Joop Hendrix, Wichita Falls Tx |
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| 03/17/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Saturday started off with snowflakes and a two-hour power failure. We were pleasantly surprised how fantastic the house and its location is. Lots of things to do. We didn't see any animals around the house, only bear footprints in the snow near the garbage. We certainly recommend this house to friends. Thanks!
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Hendrix family
Texas
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| 12/26/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a wonderful Christmas for my family. The views, weather, activities worked together towards a wonderful experience. We typically change locations for our getaways, but we have considered coming back here. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
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Youngs, McDaniels, Suides
Georgia + Colorado
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| 09/23/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Wow!!! What a lovely place to spend our first visit to the Rockies. Everything was so nice, clean, and comfortable, I felt at home. My grandsom (3yo) was so excited with the mountains, he actually thought he was going to go climbing every time we went outdoors. The real bonus was the SNOW; it was simply beautiful. Quite a treat for us.
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Carters
Houston, TX
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| 09/22/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We can't thank you enough for sharing your beautiful Colorado home with us. When we arrived we were greeted by three mule deer that stayed for a short visit. Every morning the bunny came by to see if we had anything forf him. The house is incredible, comfortable, and wonderfully furnished. And by the way...the view is spectacular!
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R. Adams
Lonoke, AR
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| 09/17/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We enjoyed a wonderful week with our son here in the house! Spent the mornings and afternoons sightseeing & the evenings looking aty our photographs, playing games, and relaxing. Only saw one mule deer and no bears. Sunrise in Garden of the Gods is fantastic, also the drive to Pike's Peak. Great breakfast at the hungry Bear in Woodland Park! Also did some geocaching in the area. Great vacation!
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Davises
Mahomet, IL + Fishers, IN
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| 09/12/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Enjoyed the stay very much! Scenery is terrific, especially the mountains. The cabin is terrific -- lots of room, beautifully furnished, cozy and comfy. We used your lovely home for lots of coffee, lots of food, lots of laughs, and we sewed 8 quilts for the hurricane survivors! We enjoyed every minute.
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Seven Sisters' Reunion
various!
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| 08/14/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our second visit to your wonderful mountain cabin. Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of staying here. We again enjoyed the view, wildlife, and the weather. 65 degrees was a welcome after coming from 109 degrees at home. We will return again next year, if not sooner.
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Clay family
Wichita, KS
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| 08/12/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a wonderful respite from our hot Nevada desert home! We had delightful rain showers almost every evening after a beautiful day touring this area. The family enjoyed the rafting and the Pike's Peak cog railway the best - a must see for anyone visiting. Thank you for the comfortable, well-appointed cabin -- we were delightful to find adequate dishes and cookware when we needed it. A great time was had by all three generations visiting here.
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Haddocks & Ericksons
Nevada + North Carolina coast
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| 07/29/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a fun vacation! Being from Illinois we all really appreciated being in your hills and mountains. It was beautiful. This location was a perfect home base for everything we wanted to do. Our two highlights were the drive to the top of Pike's Peak (not bad at all with 4WD) and our rafting trips (we went twice because it was so much fun!) We never did find the elusive black bears, so I guess we'll have to come back. Thanks for such a clean, comfortable house!
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The Franks
Crystal Lake, IL
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| 07/08/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Oh my God!!" This was all I could say as we rounded the bend and I caught sight of this gorgeous mountain homee! Pictures did not do it justice! We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation in your home. We came out to visit grandparents and brought 6 adults and two children and a baby and had PLENTY of room! It was my dream come true!!
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Carolyn, Wayne, Joan, Allicia
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| 06/30/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We enjoyed the spectacular views and great hiking trails offered in this area. Our children will fondly remember this vacation.
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Elder family
Wamego, KS
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| 06/13/06 |
Positive
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| Once again we enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind after all the activities of the Air Force Academy graduation week. Our cadet and all our family and friends who visited loved it too! Thanks again for your warm hospitality. |
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The Pipers, TX
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| 03/05/06 |
Positive
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| Wonderful House! We had a great time vising our daughter at the USAFA. Thanks for a wonderful place to stay! |
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Tracy Skinner
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| 01/27/06 |
Positive
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| We celebrated the Christmas holidays with our children and grandchildren and had a most wonderful time. The rural mountain location is great but still close to stores, restaurants and many things to see and do. The only disappointment was a lack of snow. |
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Tefertiller family, Leland, Michigan
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| 09/15/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a great place to get away, relax, enjoy good company, and have a great wedding. We were totally impressed with the house and all the extras. We couldn't have asked for a better experience for our first time.
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Manchester family
Sidney, NE
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| 09/12/05 |
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We stayed here for Parents Weekend 2005 at the Air Force Academy and had a wonderful time. Your home is beautiful and comfortable; we all enjoyed it immensely and look forward to coming here again. Thanks for a great stay!
The Pipers
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Anonymous
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| 09/05/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our stay here during Parent's Weekend at USAFA was so relaxing and enjoyable. The house is beautiful and has every amenity for a very comfortable visit. We look forward to staying here again to see the deer, rabbits, squirrels, bears, and hummingbirds!
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Piper family
Coppell, TX
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| 08/06/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This home was the perfect getaway for our families. We thoroughly enjoyed the gorgeous view and the abundant wildlife that surrounds the area (we caught a glimpse of two deer, a black bear, a handful of hummingbirds, and many little 'critters'). We found this home very cozy and relaxing.
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McAllister family
St. Louis, Missouri
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| 08/02/05 |
Positive
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| We vacationed here with our 85 year old grandfather. Our family had a fabulous time. The view from the living room is breathtaking, the best I've seen. Evenings are cool. The location is secluded, yet with easy access to the many Colorado attractions. The cabin is kept in top notch condition with only the best quality furnishings. The owner is very nice to deal with and the cleaning crew is very helpful with questions. We appreciated our stay and plan on returning next year. Sue & Ron Clay |
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Clay family, Kansas
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| 07/27/05 |
Positive
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We loved the house. Close to all the tourist attractions, but in the mountains where it is cool. Best part is relaxing on the deck watching the hummingbirds, deer and the beauty of the mountains.
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Gloria, Texas
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| 07/17/05 |
Positive
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| Comfortable home with a great view. Private yet only minutes away from area attractions. We enjoyed our stay. |
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The Long Family |
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| 07/16/05 |
Positive
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| OUR STAY IN CASCADE WAS AWESOME. KATERINE, THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL CABIN WITH US. THE CABIN WAS COMFORTABLE AND COZY. WE ENJOYED THE WHOLE EXSPERIANCE OF SUMMERTIME IN THE ROCKIES. THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE CABIN TO ALL THE ACTIVITES IS A BIG PLUS. HOPEFULLY WE CAN DO IT AGAIN. |
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LES MADDING, AUSTIN, TEXAS
512-828-6739 |
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| 05/18/05 |
Positive
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| I recently stayed at this house as part of a family gathering and it is a real find. The view from the cathedral living room windows is gorgeous, and the house is comfortably and beautifully decorated in southwest/western style. We enjoyed barbecues on the deck, hiking to Green Mountain Falls (try the Pantry Restaurant for wonderful breakfasts!), trips to Woodland Park, Manitou Springs, and Colorado Springs, and cozy evenings. You can't go wrong on this one. |
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Karen Ennis, San Rafael, CA
(415)499-0405 |
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