Upper Lakehouse
Upper Lakehouse is a beautiful country cabin located on approximately 80 peaceful acres surrounded by aspen trees. Get away from the busy static of life to peace and quiet! The views from the front deck are spectacular, offering vistas of Pikes Peak, Skagway Reservoir and the surrounding mountains.
Upper Lakehouse has been totally renovated with tile, wood floors and granite countertops throughout. The house contains 4 bedrooms, including 2 master bedrooms. For an additional person, there is also a comfortable folding bed in the downstairs master bedroom. Also for multi-family convenience, the house offers 3 bathrooms, a large combo kitchen/living area, a downstairs den with satellite TV and DVD player, and laundry room with a washer and dryer. There is local phone service available. The house will comfortably sleep up to 9 people. The many windows throughout the house offer great views of the mountains and outdoors. At 9,400’ elevation, the weather during the summer is wonderfully temperate. The house overlooks beautiful Skagway Reservoir and is conveniently located 12 miles from Cripple Creek, and approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from western Colorado Springs.
Activities
Skagway Reservoir, a lake that is great for trout fishing, canoeing and boating, is within walking distance from the house. Enjoy the large spacious deck or take in a variety of activities in the area from scenic byways such as Phantom Canyon Road (old tram railroad for gold miners), Shelf Road (old stagecoach route), Gold Camp Road, and High Park Road. Other activities include mountain biking, horseback riding, white water rafting, gold mine tours, and golf. Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Mueller State Park, Pikes Peak and Pikes Peak Cog Railroad, Cave of the Winds, and much more. There is convenient shopping at Woodland Park, Colorado which is only 30 miles away. If you prefer exploring, you can discover the quaint nearby gold mining towns of Victor (15 minutes) and Cripple Creek (25 minutes).
