This newly built A-frame in the Pikes Peak Region is about 1,050 square feet, with two bedrooms, a jetted hot tub and a private movie and game lounge. It sits on a wooded lot in a quiet rural community about 10 minutes from the town of Florissant. The amenities go well beyond a basic cabin, but winter driving rules, fire restrictions and patchy phone signal could change how your trip goes.
Who This A-Frame Suits Best
The host says the cabin works for couples, small families and groups of friends who want a mountain base for hiking, fishing and stargazing. Two bedrooms make it a sensible pick for a couple or a small family. Ask the host for the maximum guest count before you book rather than guessing.
It suits people who want quiet nights, a deck with a view and a place to unwind after a day outdoors. It’s a weaker fit if you need a strong phone signal, a paved approach or air conditioning on hot afternoons. The host says there’s no AC, so cooling depends on open windows, ceiling fans and mountain breezes.
What Staying in the Cabin Is Like
The main-level bedroom sits across from the kitchen, and the second bedroom is up in the loft. The great room has an 84-inch sofa, a lounge chair, a remote-controlled cast iron gas fireplace and wall-to-wall windows with mountain skyline views. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a coffee bar with a Keurig Duo that makes single cups and full pots.
The game lounge is attached to the house but has its own outside entrance. You step out, walk around the side of the house and head down a set of exterior steps to reach it. It’s a fun space for movie nights, shuffleboard or darts, but you’ll want a jacket and decent footing in bad weather or after dark.
The main specs at a glance:
- About 1,050 square feet with two bedrooms, one on the loft level
- A 220-square-foot deck with a gas fire pit table, swing chair and dining table
- Jetted hot tub
- Private lounge with a 75-inch TV, shuffleboard, darts and an arcade console
- Full kitchen with a gas stove, dishwasher and washer and dryer
- Starlink WiFi, which the host lists at speeds up to 250 Mbps
- Keyless self check-in, 4:00 PM check-in and 11:00 AM check-out
Hiking, Fishing and Stargazing Nearby
The host points to a long list of outdoor options. Fossil Beds National Monument is next to the property, and Mueller State Park and Eleven Mile State Park are close by. Elevenmile Canyon is known for gold medal fly fishing on the South Platte River, and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway is an option if you want a ride to the summit. The host says the nights are good for stargazing from the deck or great room.
Paradise Cove is a hike to a swimming hole enclosed by cliffs. Cliff jumping carries real risk, so check conditions before you go and don’t jump if the water or rock looks unsafe. The host also reports deer, elk, foxes, eagles, wild turkeys and the occasional black bear. Never feed wildlife, and keep food and trash inside or secured.
Colorado Springs is about 45 minutes away and Denver about 2 hours, according to the host.
Winter Driving, Fire Rules and Phone Signal
The host says a 4WD or 4×4 vehicle is required from November through April. The final mile is an unpaved county-maintained dirt road that can get slick, and snow can build up quickly in storms. Snow removal is provided after 4 inches or more of snowfall, and there’s a shovel on site. The driveway fits two vehicles, with extra parking along the road.
Fire rules are strict. Open fires are not allowed on the property. The gas fire pit table on the deck is available year-round, but county restrictions can switch it off, and the host says it won’t be available if Teller County enforces a stage 2 or 3 fire ban.
Cell service can be spotty depending on your carrier, so take a screenshot of your check-in instructions before you reach the property. Heat comes from the gas fireplace and electric baseboard heaters in each room.
A general tip: if you’re booking a winter stay and don’t own a 4WD, ask the host how guests with standard cars have managed, and consider a rental with four-wheel drive before you arrive.
Pets, Families and Check-In Details
The host allows one well-behaved dog per booking and supplies bowls, a waterproof tray, a furniture protector blanket, waste bags and lint rollers. Dogs can use the living room sofa with the blanket but must stay off the beds. The host lists a $50 deep-cleaning fee for excessive hair on beds or furniture and a $75 fine for pet waste that isn’t bagged and put in the trash. Dogs can’t be left alone at any time.
Families with little ones will find a pack-n-play and a high chair in the lower bedroom closet. The host says the home isn’t childproofed, and the indoor gas fireplace gets hot when in use, so keep young kids well back from it.
Check-in is self-service with keyless entry, and instructions arrive two days before your stay. Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. You can message the host after 2:00 PM on arrival day to ask whether the cabin is ready early, but the host says that can’t be guaranteed.
For groceries, the host lists Florissant Mercantile at 10 minutes, Divide Markets at 15 minutes and Woodland Park at 25 minutes for City Market or Walmart. Stopping on the way up is the easiest option. The host also points to casual dining in Florissant, Lake George and Divide, with more choices in Woodland Park and Cripple Creek.
Is This A-Frame Right for Your Trip?
This stay fits a couple or small family who wants a quiet mountain base with a hot tub, a real game room and good access to hiking, fishing and stargazing. Skip it if you need reliable phone signal, air conditioning or an easy approach in winter. Nightly rates change with the dates, so check current prices and availability on Airbnb before you commit.
The one thing to check first is your vehicle and your dates. If you’re traveling between November and April, confirm you can meet the 4WD requirement, or plan a summer stay instead.
Source: Airbnb