Chateau du Pikes Peak, a Tuscany Retreat

Beautiful view from patio. Well stocked with coffee, tea, other drinks, and tasty treats. They even gave me a gift bag with products and chocolate. Very clean and comfortable.

The only thing was that access to property was down flagstone steps without a handrail. I had to go down sideways to avoid tripping.

There was no breakfast. I also specifically ask about decaf and it was not there when we arrived. The pictures and even some of the comments are misleading. We thought we were staying at a bed-and-breakfast not in the basement of somebody’s home. Somebody’s home that were just up the steps from where we were at. It was very uncomfortable for that reason. And the place is just over done in every way. Too many pictures. Too many books. Too many games. Too much stuff everywhere. But again mostly we were disappointed because we also did not realize there was only one bathroom that we might’ve been sharing with another family. Luckily, there was no other family there when we were there , I would not come back here again. And we did actually unbelievably end up knowing somebody that lived in the neighborhood who said these people probably have not let the neighborhood association know that they are renting out part of their home. That is probably not a good thing , I know they’re trying to do something fun and nice for them, but it did not turn out to be that way

Bigger bed a private bathroom in case there was another family staying there more area to sit and eat or share a meal. Would’ve been nice if it was a bed and breakfast and not just a queen bed.

We had an amazing one week getaway at Chateau Du Pikes Peak! Our hosts, Samantha and Shane, were kind, welcoming and accommodating. They are genuinely good people. Their home is located in an upscale community just north of Colorado Springs and is convenient to several good food, shopping and entertainment options. Their guest guide book contains thorough details regarding appliance/TV operation and lists numerous food and activity recommendations, however I suggest doing your due diligence in advance to find the best food/activity options for your personal preferences. The view from the property is fantastic, and there are multiple outdoor seating options to take it all in. We stayed in the Pasteur Suite, which shares the same stunning views as the back yard. The living areas were clean, well-appointed and stocked with all the essentials. On the few occasions we asked for something, it was provided in a timely and gracious manner. The communication between the hosts and us was thorough and easy. Check in and check out were a breeze. We particularly enjoyed the bar area (bring your own alcohol), the dorm sized fridge/freezer, the theater room (currently no DVD player, but lots of Direct TV and streaming channels), and the gas fire pit (weather permitting).

Of course nothing is perfect, so here are some things to be aware of before booking. None of them impacted my rating nor our enjoyment of the property. As stated clearly on their description, the only access to the rental unit is down the side of the home across a rock stairway/pathway. This can be tricky if you have any kind of mobility issues (natural or induced). The HVAC is controlled from the owners’ residence upstairs, which could be an issue if you need a temperature change when the owners are off-premise or otherwise unavailable. We did not run into any issues in that regard. Because you are in the basement of the owners’ home, you will hear some noise from upstairs and also some plane/train noise from outside. The owners do their best to minimize any disturbance, but it honestly can’t be 100% avoided. Our solution was a small, variable speed fan by the bedside (or bring a sound machine or earplugs if you prefer). If you are shorter in stature, the bathroom counter height in addition to the tall bowl style sinks may be an issue for you. Lastly, they do have a no shoes in carpeted areas policy. They provide disposable slippers, but it is better to just bring your own “inside only” slippers from home if you have them. As noted, these items are given as helpful and informative observations, not “dings” against the owners or the property.

Where do we begin….We like to consider myself a frequent flyer/traveler having been all over the continental US and multiple foreign countries in the last 20 years. Having done so we have stayed in my fair share of hotels, hostels, and bed & breakfasts. We can honestly say Château du Pikes Peak was by far the best B & B we’ve stayed in and it’s not close. Shane and Samantha are very accommodating while offering seriously one of the most picture perfect views of the mountains. The location is not only central to most everything in the region but their setup is literally unheard of in terms of offerings. They offer full use of the lower level with a movie room, private bathroom and full bar area. Super clean, quiet and again, totally private. I wish my vocabulary was a bit wider because I do not feel as if the words I’m using to describe it do it enough justice. Shane and Samantha are super nice, very helpful, easy to talk to and set up a guide to help navigate the area. We loved every minute of it and will definitely stay again! Thank you for your service as well as an amazing experience!

Beautiful home and attentive hosts. Great location in a quiet and upscale neighborhood. Our hostess gave us lots of helpful suggestions. Immaculate guest suite! The theatre room was very cool as well.

Was a bit formal regarding all the rules and signs saying "for display only". It was also bit cluttered with their personal mementos. Other than that no complaints.

If I could I would give it 10 stars, Samantha a wonderful hostess, excellent location, definitely recommended and we hope to return next year