Cascade Mountain Retreat is a 3bd/2ba house located in Cascade, CO 10 miles West of Colorado Springs. The property offers a great location within a short walking distance of Green Mountain Falls Lake and Park, and cafes and restaurants. You can a nature trail along the babbling Fountain Creek to get to the lake and have breakfast at Pantry restaurant, enjoy a late dinner at Mucky Duck, or have a beer or a glass of wine at Blue Moose Tavern while admiring the lake views. If you bring a big family with kids they may enjoy a picnic on the lake (there are some picnic tables in the park) and a playground for kids or a community pool (for a fee). A lot of attractions around within just a few miles: Pikes Peak Highway will take you to the summit of Pikes Peak; Santa's Workshop Amusement Park is a great spot for children of all ages; Dinosaur Resource Center (Museum) is a perfect educational experience for anyone; Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a wonderful park full of geological wonders. All attractions of Colorado Springs are about 10 miles away including the famous Garden of the Gods, Caves of the Winds, and Indian Cliff Dwellings. Historic Manitou Springs is only 8 miles away.
The house is comprised of 3 bedrooms: Master Bedroom with a king-size bed; a Guest Bedroom with a queen-size bed and a Family Suite with a queen-size bed and bunk beds (a full and a twin). There are two full bathrooms one on each floor. The spacious living room is furnished with 2 sets of leather furniture and a big-screen TV. The full kitchen has all appliances including a dishwasher. A big table for 6-8 people in the kitchen can be used as a dining area. There is also a living area with a dining table and couches downstairs with a small play area for kids. The main level has hardwood floors and a fireplace that can be used only for the holiday season.
There is a big clearing in front of the house where you can see a lot of wildlife mostly deer, squirrels, bunnies, and birds. One guest saw a sight of a bear in the night!
The views are beautiful, the setting is peaceful, and the location is awesome: only 5 miles to Woodland Park and 8 miles to historic Manitou Springs.
Come enjoy our Mountain Retreat!