Testimonials

We wanted a place that would house my whole family for a few days get-away.  I have three kids, each with spouses and children.  And this home in the mountains/forrest was perfect.  We all had room to spread out and do what we wanted.  We had a puzzle going downstairs, with movies going for the kids when they wanted to watch TV.  Leaving the Plasma on the main floor for us to watch what we wanted.  We had games going most of the time, and some read or did their own thing.  There was snow enough for the kids to sled and they enjoyed the playhouse in the back.  The hot tub was nice for those that wanted a dip.  There were plenty of beds for everyone.  It was just a really nice experience to get away and have everything we needed in one home.  We definately will use your services again as we do this every year.  Thanks for making our stay so wonderful and enjoyable. 

Lyn M., Aurora, Colorado, February 2008

We had a fantastic Thanksgiving here ! Beautiful and tranquil, with a couple of inches of snow - plenty for fun, but not so much as to be inconvenient.

November 2007

Our family stayed in Mid-October, 2007 and found the retreat a most inspiring experience. On our first night, we had a small snow shower, which looked incredibly beautiful on the trees, etc. The jacuzzi on the deck was a family favorite; nice and hot, with picturesque views. The house was incredible, especially the kitchen, with all its wares. We fixed some very appetizing meals while at the retreat. My children just loved the loft and the playroom downstairs. All in all, our time at the retreat was more than we could have imagined and we can't wait to come back.

October 2007

"We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Woodland Park Retreat. It is very clean and comfortable. There are three full baths in the retreat and they are beautifully decorated. There are more than enough towels and blankets provided. The kitchen is well-equipped for making meals in the home, including spices and utensils, bowls and pans. The kitchen appliances are top of the line. There is an espresso maker, too!
The hot tub was a good way to soothe muscles after hiking and sledding all day. You won't believe how many stars there are at night. The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center is just 20 minutes away, in Woodland Park and was great fun for a little boy and his father. Mom liked the gift shop. Three of the beds are in a loft over the living room, which was not an issue for us, but might be if not everyone in your group goes to bed at the same time." 

March 2007

"This is a tremendous place to stay! There is peace, quiet, and tons to do. Roberta has guidebooks galore so it's simple to explore the area. It's pretty close to Mueller State Park, and other great scenic hiking. The retreat itself is spectacular. Very clean and sunny, it has just about anything you could want, including mountain views, sunsets, Scrabble and other games, a kitchen full of spices and plentiful cookware, and a fantastic collection of books. The deck is a relaxing place to be... sipping morning coffee, or having a sunset dinner near the BBQ. The hot tub on the lower deck was perfectly relaxing as well. While there, we saw deer, fox and many birds. It was so quiet in the evening that you could hear the birds whooshing as they flew just overhead (the upper deck is about even with many tree tops). There are even some sleds for fun on snowy days.

Lastly, the caretakers do a great job. They are available if you need them, but otherwise give you your privacy. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation and hope to return!" 

March 2007

"We stayed here in March a few days after a snow fall. The kids loved playing in the snow that was still out back and took advantage of the sled left there to use. The weather was in the mid 60's and beautiful. The pictures online do not do the house justice as it is much prettier in person. The gourmet kitchen really has everything you could possibly need and the bedrooms are very comfortable and stylishly done, bathrooms too. We almost wished we'd had more family with us to take advantage of how big the house is! The home is very clean and looks like it has been recently redecorated/remodeled. The location is excellent! Very close to Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak and the North Pole. We did it all! They even have a cool Dinosaur museum in town that the kids loved. Oh yeah, speaking of kids, the little playhouse out back was a real treat. My daughter played house all afternoon one time - she was the mom and I was the kid - hee hee. We used the very nice BBQ grill provided to cook steaks and burgers one night and had a blast. The deer that passed by every morning and evening were a thrill to see. Oh yeah - the sunsets are AMAZING! The whole back of the house on the main level is windows and faces Pikes Peak - too cool. Not only would I stay here again but I have written all my friends to let them know that I foud a vacation home I can truly recommend. Go check it out but save some dates for me to return." 

March 2007

Note by owner - it doesn't face Pikes Peak but another mountain!

"We took a family of 6 (2 older 21 year old kids who loved their privacy downstairs and 2 12 year old boys who loved the loft) and had a great time just staying home. The boys had sledding trails right outside the door! The older kids enjoyed long romantic walks admiring wildlife (deer, and some big things that looked similar to deer although we never were quite sure what they were! Birds and fish are what we are used to being from Florida!
We also drove to several places for day trips while staying here including the Royal Gorge, Breckenridge, Keystone, Pikes Peak, Florissant Fossil beds and Mueller State Park. Yes, we were busy but enjoyed every minute of it. Woodland Park (the town) has everything that we needed in a grocery store and restaurants as well.

Roberta is always quick to email back and very easy to work with. The managers of the property when Roberta is away are awesome to work with and very helpful, too.

Thanks for everything again, guys!" 

March 2007

Just got back from our wonderful vacation. We enjoyed your home and the setting so much. We enjoyed every minute of every day. It was so lovely. Rained one day, all day, and we girls enjoyed the home and watching nature from the windows. It was a lovely and relaxing day for the girls. The guys fly-fished the whole day, even in the wet. It was our last day, so they didn't want to miss a minute of the opportunity to catch a trophy fish!

Janette S, Hemet, CA September 11, 2006

We had a fantastic time at Woodland Park Retreat. The home was as advertised; it was great to be in the woods and still have all the comforts of home. Many exciting activities were nearby to keep our adult children busy, but we often stayed home choosing to be entertained by the hummingbirds and awed by the beautiful sunsets. Roberta was very easy to work with; she responded to our e-mails promptly.

Dana and Barbara H, TX September 3, 2006

It was wonderful!
Thank you so much for your beautiful home you shared
with us. This was definitely one vacation to remember.
 

Michell V G,  Cocoa, FL, Aug 15, 2006

My family and I had a wonderful time in Colorado. The home we rented from you was simply outstanding. The property has everything we could have possibly hoped for and more. The views were great and the location was perfect for our travels around the Colorado Springs area. Thank You Roberta for all the prompt responses to any and all questions we had. We will definitely want to stay here again if you are still renting the property in the future.

J. H., Greencastle, PA

We had a simply fabulous time, Thank You! As we suspected, it turned out to be an engagement party for my daughter. We are all so very pleased!  Your place is a delight, beautiful & well stocked. We did have a tense moment trying to pry the bunny from the front bedroom, out of a 3 year old's grip!   It worked out okay & everyone felt so bad, she has since made out like a bandit!  Working with you has been a pleasure & you have chosen well in your caretakers!

Everything was as perfect as anyone could hope for!

Bright Blessings, Carol

Thanks. We had a wonderful time.

We couldn't even see everything there was.

Karen B, Lansing, IL

March 2006

The weekend we stayed at your home was so very relaxing and therapeutic. We were very impressed with all the little details that helped make the stay feel like home or like welcome guests: the towels put out just right on the corner of the tub, the all inclusive “your stay” manual (I forgot what you called it), and especially the fireplace on and the house already warm when we arrived. Since we arrived closer to 7:30 instead of 4:30, I was so relieved that we didn’t have to bundle up and wait for the house to warm up before we could relax. We noticed that you even had left some videos for our viewing with a short description on the label. Thanks for the non-perishable items for cooking (although we did none) and a full stock of dishes. Something about having the place lightly decorated (not cluttered) also added to making the stay more like we were coming home instead of to a sterile hotel. (Too many decorations would’ve made me feel like I was intruding, but that is probably just me) I appreciate that you had the hot tub filled for us, whether we visited for a couple days or not and whether it was busy season or not. Also, it seemed that we were treated no differently in the things that were available to us for our short stay versus if we had stayed longer.

Thank you, also, for your kindness and understanding for letting us change the date of our stay. Because of our few little emails, I enjoyed knowing that we were staying at a house were the owners were kind and gentle.

Angie and Blair G, Denver, Co

February 2006

Your home was wonderful and better than we could have hoped for. It was so nice having the secluded feeling while still being so close to so much. We are already making plans for next year.

S Pur, IL

June 25 2005

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. We had a fabulous time. Getting snowed in was an adventure for us and our children who never see this kind of snow.

You have a wonderful piece of property and it was a delight to stay there.

David S, Texas

You have a beautiful home and we enjoyed our stay there very much.

Wade R, PA

July 21, 2005