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Home Away From Home

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

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Castle Rock, CO
  • Outlets at Castle Rock
    9 min drive
  • Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course
    11 min drive
  • Castle Pines Golf Club
    12 min drive
  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.)
    48 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home Away From Home

Come enjoy our beautiful, newly remodeled. quiet 2100 sq basement with walkout with private entrance and lighted walkway. The home is on open space and you will often see deer, elk, coyotes and many other wild animals. The space includes a spacious master suite and a smaller suite each with private baths. The master has a beautiful walk-in shower, heated floor, working area and TV. The other spacious suite has a private shower and tub with heated floors. We have an additional bedroom if needed. If you need more bed space there are two leather couches and a blowup mattress that can be provided.

We have one more room upstairs with private bath that could be used but at an additional cost.

There is a full kitchen with frig, stove, oven, microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot, Keurig machine, toaster and blender. There are two dining areas including a bar close to the kitchen with plenty of room to move around. In the summer you can enjoy coffee on the several patios. There is cookware and plenty of wine glasses. The living area includes two leather couches and a large smart TV with plenty of sitting space. Enjoy breakfast in two eating areas.

This single family home has a large deck, several patios, hottub, a fire pit and BBQ grill. There are walking trails throughout the neighborhood and a community pool in the summer. We also have a large tent in the summer for outdoor dining. We add an above ground pool in the summertime. The outlet mall is close by for great shopping.

This location is perfect for family gatherings and social get togethers.

There are comparable locations in our neighborhood but ours is spacious and super comfy. Please feel free to ask questions. We love to interact with our guests and share our outdoor The yard is full of flowers all summer and fall. Please let us know your needs before booking.

My husband is a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer. I have car rentals available if needed. They are available for pickup and drop off at DIA.

We have a silver lab retriever who loves to play. We can allow another dog up to 25 lbs. They must be potty trained and well mannered. Pet fee is $75.

Our quiet hours are 10 pm to 8 am. Please be respectful of us and our neighbors. We prefer you use the backyard for entertaining but know that we also entertain there as well.

There is parking space for one or two cars in the driveway. Nearby parking is available if needed. Do not park in the cul de sac as it is not allowed by local police. The door code will be given upon arrival.

Please let us know if you have any questions. Welcome and hope to see you soon.

This space is available for long term rental and a six month lease is required. Please inquire.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Gemstone Park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Gemstone Park and a few minutes from Metzler Family Open Space
Home Away From Home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 14 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cliff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cindy is great.
Due to the last-minute changes we had trying to travel to Orlando, we ended up booking last minute in Denver. And the host was great. We loved her hospitality and thank her for all the awesome recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tina L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible experience
This property was so disgusting we left after one day and submitted VRBO Case 131686871 requesting a refund. Extensive photographs provided to VRBO. When we arrived the entry instructions were not clear, we had to call the host who was out of town. Finally, we were able to contact the host and gain entry. The entry path is through a gate at the side of the house, and through a walk out basement French door. The entire path to this door was littered with used tires and other unappealing items. We were instructed to open the door without a key. The door was open, but the key was nowhere to be found. The host then told us to leave the apartment open when we were out and only locking the door when we were in the apartment. When we entered the apartment, we found: - Bathrooms had not been cleaned, dirty towels were still hanging, hair in the bathtubs, and soap scum on the glass shower doors. - The kitchen countertop was made of plywood - The glass stovetop was not clean and had months of cooked on buildup. - Dust everywhere with extensive dust buildup on the cold air vents. - Cluttered items everywhere. - Bedroom drawers were completely full of clutter. There was nowhere to store our clothes. It was late in the day, and we were in town for our daughter’s wedding, so we decided to try to make the most of the experience. We stayed the night, did not use the showers, only slept in the bed. When we tried to exit in the morning the deadbolted French door was stuck. Neither my husband
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Do yourself a favor...run away!
First of all, the listing is wildly deceptive. The owners state they are running a lovely "home away from home," but the reality is more like "nightmare at Grandma's house." Clearly the owners want to have it both ways: a storage basement for all their stuff *and* a vacation rental subjecting other people to that. And they'll ask you to leave the door unlocked so they can access said stuff. Neighbors have posted protest signs in their yards about the vacation rental. One neighbor angrily shouted at the house while my family was walking from the driveway to the home. The kitchen is partially finished, with a thin plywood sink surround and a poorly rigged light that's cord dangles above the stove. There are no kitchen drawers, so things are "stored" on the stove. There's a random storage area with no door just off the kitchen, filled with crap like a big plastic water jug with no lid. *If you are traveling with children, it's NOT a safe situation." Noise issues, awkward situations, poor communication (including conflicting information) lack of insect extermination - the list is endless. The worst part: on the final night, there was a strong sewer gas smell coming from inside the home. The owner was texted about it, but failed to respond. She later claimed the odor was not from the house but from a "northern wind." The owners rejected our request for a reasonable partial refund and responded defensively. Please keep this in mind when you read their inevitable rebuttal.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Friends Wedding Trip!
Perfect Location.. beautiful setting clean, spacious, , including an amazing shower and hot Tub in the back yard! Hosts were wonderfully kind and helpful😊
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
This property has a beautiful outdoor area! We came to do a 14er, and we were able to relax before and after! The hosts were very accommodating, and truly made us feel at home in their home! The only con would be that when we booked, there was originally 3 bedrooms. That 3rd is now storage. Not a deal breaker, and they did offer a room in their personal home! We enjoyed our stay, and were made to feel overly comfortable while we were here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

George F.

Misrepresented listing
Substandard, the list was totally misrepresented include the number of beds, security, access amenities and perking availability.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable
Cindy was a very responsive host. We enjoyed pour stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
We arrived there was ice on the walkway down slope to get to the door. This was a little dangerous but the host found a bunchnof mats to throw on top of the ice.We were surprised it only had 2 bedrooms. When it was listed as a 3 bedroom. So one of us had to stay on the couch. Kithen refrigerator also needed cleaned out. Stuff with mold in the drawers and just alot of partially used stuff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cindy was a wonderful and accomodating host. She was able to obtain a cot and car seat for us and her
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

970kristin h.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what I expected
It was a spacious basement living quarters. The host was nice and was in communication, but It was not as I expected. The room that I had planned for the kids was upstairs with a renter that I knew nothing about. The basement was still under remodel. There were little cleanliness things like food in the sink and trash was not taken out. We paid a small cleaning fee but I don’t think it was necessary. Not a horrible experience but I will definitely pay attention next time to descriptions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Mobile

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
We were thrilled about the accommodations. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect stay
Very welcoming hosts!! They went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. They were even nice enough to give us a ride to the airport!!! Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022