Cool Colorado Rentals ยท Briargate, Colorado Springs

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Everything you need for a perfect stay โ€” WiFi, amenities, house rules, and checkout โ€” in one digital guide for this home.

Colorado Springs, CO 80920
You've arrived
Welcome to
Cool Colorado

We're so glad you're here. This home was designed to be your perfect Colorado basecamp โ€” cozy enough to stay in, and close to everything worth exploring. We hope it feels like yours the moment you walk through the door.

Our goal is a 5-star stay. If anything isn't right, please reach out before you leave a review โ€” we'll make it right.

โ€” Your hosts โœฆ
What's here
๐Ÿ›๏ธ4 Bedrooms ยท sleeps up to 10
โ™จ๏ธ6-person hot tub ยท heated nightly
๐Ÿ”ฅFire pit ยท firewood provided
๐Ÿ Gas fireplace ยท living room
๐ŸŽตRecord player ยท vinyl collection
๐Ÿ“บSmart TVs ยท every bedroom
โ˜•Drip coffee & French press
๐Ÿ•Dog friendly ยท up to 3 dogs
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Your location
Briargate, North Colorado Springs

You're in the Briargate neighborhood โ€” close to I-25 and the Academy exit, which puts you within 20โ€“35 minutes of everything. Garden of the Gods is 20 min west. Downtown is 15 min south. Pikes Peak is 35 min away.

Neighborhood trails are literally around the corner. Ute Valley Park is 7 minutes away if you want a quick morning hike before coffee.

Get connected
WiFi &
Essentials
Network name
CoolColorado

Password
Pikes2024Peak!

Both 2.4GHz & 5GHz ยท speeds up to 500 Mbps
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Parking
2-car garage + driveway

Park in the driveway or garage โ€” both are included. The garage door code is 4821. Street parking is also available in front of the house with no restrictions.

โ„น๏ธ Please do not block the neighbors' driveways. We have great neighbors and would like to keep it that way!
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Door code & check-in
Self check-in ยท no key needed

The front door code is 7264#. Enter the 4 digits and press the # key. The lock will beep and turn green.

Check-in is any time after 4:00 PM. If you arrive early and the home is ready, we'll send you an early check-in message.

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Thermostat
Nest ยท living room wall

The Nest thermostat is on the living room wall. It's set to 68ยฐF by default. Adjust freely โ€” just please don't set it above 74ยฐF or below 60ยฐF. Colorado nights get cold fast, even in summer.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: the hot tub maintains itself at 102ยฐF. On a cold evening it's absolutely incredible โ€” one of our guests' favorite things about the stay.
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Trash & recycling
Pickup: Thursday mornings

Trash and recycling bins are in the garage. If your checkout falls on or near Thursday, please drag the bins to the curb the night before.

Recycling is the blue bin. Plastics 1โ€“5, glass, cardboard, and aluminum. Please rinse food containers before recycling.

Make the most of it
The good
stuff
Hot Tub
Fire Pit
Kitchen
Vinyl
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Hot tub
6-person ยท 102ยฐF ยท ready to use

The hot tub is already heated and ready for you. It holds 6 adults comfortably and sits at 102ยฐF. It is one of the best things about this stay โ€” especially after a hike.

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How to use it
  1. Remove the cover โ€” fold it back and rest it against the fence
  2. Press the Jets 1 button on the control panel to start the jets
  3. Use Jets 2 for the shoulder jets on the opposite side
  4. Adjust temperature with the up/down arrows (please keep at or below 104ยฐF)
  5. When done, replace the cover to keep it warm for next time
โš ๏ธ Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No food or drinks inside the tub. Please shower before entering.
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Fire pit
Backyard ยท firewood provided

Firewood is stacked on the right side of the garage. S'mores supplies (marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers) are in the kitchen pantry โ€” top shelf, labeled bin.

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Per El Paso County burn regulations: never leave the fire unattended. Drown with water before going inside. No fireworks, no candles, no vaping outdoors. County burn bans happen โ€” check coloradofireban.com before lighting.
S'mores recipe
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Chocolate
2 squares Hershey's
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Marshmallow
1 large, on a stick
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Graham crackers
2 full squares
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Pro move
Reese's cups instead of chocolate
1
Toast marshmallow low and slow over embers โ€” not flame โ€” for a golden, melty result.
2
Layer chocolate on one graham cracker half while marshmallow toasts.
3
Sandwich hot marshmallow between crackers. Press and slide out the stick.
4
Wait 10 seconds for chocolate to melt. Try not to make sounds of joy.
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Gas fireplace
Living room
  1. Locate the remote control on the fireplace mantel
  2. Press the On button โ€” flame appears within 5 seconds
  3. Use High / Low to adjust the flame height
  4. Press Off when done. It will cool down within 10 minutes
๐Ÿ’กThe fireplace + record player combination in the evening is honestly one of the best things about this house. The vinyl collection is in the cabinet below the record player.
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Coffee
Two ways to brew
โ˜• Drip coffee maker
Filters and ground coffee are in the pantry (top shelf). Fill to the 8-cup line, add a filter and 8 scoops of grounds, press Brew. Takes about 6 minutes.
๐Ÿซ– French press
On the counter. Add 4 tablespoons of coarse grounds, pour just-boiled water to fill line, stir once, wait 4 minutes, press slowly. Produces a richer cup โ€” our personal favorite.
๐Ÿ’กBird Tree Cafe is our favorite local coffee shop โ€” 15 min south on Tejon St. Best avocado toast in the city too.
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Kitchen essentials
What's stocked for you
Coffee & filters
Oil & cooking spray
Salt & pepper
Sugar & creamer
Dish soap
Dishwasher pods
Paper towels
S'mores supplies
Trash bags
Aluminum foil

The kitchen has everything you need to cook full meals: pots, pans, baking dishes, mixing bowls, full utensil set, and a sharp knife block. The grill is on the back patio โ€” propane tank is full at the start of each stay.

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Record player
Living room cabinet
  1. Flip the power switch on the back-left of the unit
  2. Select your record from the cabinet below โ€” alphabetical by artist
  3. Place the record on the platter, gently lower the tonearm to the outer groove
  4. Set speed to 33 RPM for full albums, 45 RPM for 7-inch singles
  5. Adjust volume with the front knob. Don't move the tonearm while spinning
๐ŸŽถThe collection leans classic rock and jazz. Our personal recommendations: Fleetwood Mac โ€” Rumours for evenings, Miles Davis โ€” Kind of Blue for mornings, John Denver โ€” Rocky Mountain High for obvious Colorado reasons.
Please read before settling in
House
rules
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Quiet hours
10 PM โ€“ 6 AM

Please keep noise levels low between 10 PM and 6 AM. This includes outdoor areas โ€” the hot tub, fire pit, and backyard. We have wonderful neighbors and want to keep it that way.

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If neighbors complain more than once or police are called, guests may be asked to leave without refund.
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No smoking or vaping
Indoors or outdoors

Absolutely no smoking or vaping anywhere on the property โ€” inside or out. This is a strict policy. Violation results in a $250 fine and may result in immediate termination of the stay.

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Pets
Up to 3 well-behaved dogs

We love dogs! Up to 3 dogs are welcome. All pets must have been declared during booking. Ground rules:

  1. Pick up after your dog in the yard and on walks โ€” bags are under the kitchen sink
  2. Dogs must be crated when left alone in the home
  3. Please keep dogs off the furniture if possible (we know, we know)
  4. Clean up any accidents immediately โ€” supplies are in the laundry room
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Guests & gatherings
Max 10 guests

Maximum of 10 people on the property at any time. Events, photo shoots, elopements, and large gatherings require prior written approval โ€” please message us to discuss.

Alcohol is welcome in a responsible and mature manner.

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Damages
Please let us know

Accidents happen โ€” please just let us know. We appreciate honesty far more than discovering things after checkout. Each missing or damaged towel is $15; other items vary. We'll always be reasonable.

๐Ÿ’กA quick message to us is always better than hoping we won't notice. We're human, we understand.
Before you leave
Checkout
checklist

Checkout is by 11:00 AM. Tap each item as you complete it. If you'd like a late checkout, message us the night before โ€” we're happy to accommodate when we can.

  • Dishes washed or in dishwasherRun the dishwasher if it's full โ€” don't worry about unloading
  • Hot tub cover replacedFold it back and latch both sides
  • Fire pit extinguishedDrown with water โ€” coals should be cold to the touch
  • Trash in garage binsIf it's Thursday, drag bins to the curb
  • Towels left on bathroom floorsNo need to fold โ€” just leave them for pickup
  • Leftover food removed from fridgeLeave pantry staples โ€” take everything else
  • All lights off & thermostat to 65ยฐFHelp us keep energy costs reasonable
  • Front door locked behind youPull it shut firmly โ€” it auto-locks
  • Garage door closedCode 4821 to close from outside
  • Pets accounted for ๐Ÿ•Double check the backyard!
One last thing

If you enjoyed your stay, a review on Airbnb means the world to us โ€” it helps other travelers find this place and lets us keep doing what we love. Thank you for staying with us. ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

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help?
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Emergencies โ€” call 911
For life-threatening situations, fire, or crime in progress, always call 911 first.
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Your hosts
Questions, issues, anything
Call
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UCHealth Emergency
4 min away ยท 5623 Pulpit Peak View
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CSPD Non-emergency
Colorado Springs Police Dept.
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Fire non-emergency
CS Fire Department
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Emergency Vet
VCA Animal Hospital ยท 24hr
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Common fixes
  1. Internet not working: Unplug the router (black box in living room closet), wait 30 seconds, plug back in. Takes 2 minutes to reconnect.
  2. Hot tub not heating: Check the breaker panel in the garage โ€” the hot tub breaker is labeled. Flip off and back on. Allow 30 min to reheat.
  3. Fireplace won't light: Make sure the gas valve (behind the unit) is open (parallel to pipe = open). If still no luck, message us.
  4. Smart TV not responding: Unplug the TV power cord, wait 10 seconds, plug back in. Remote batteries are in the kitchen junk drawer.
  5. Water too cold / hot: Water heater is in the utility room off the laundry room. Current setting is 120ยฐF โ€” leave it alone unless there's an issue.

Can't find what you're looking for? Message us anytime โ€” we typically respond within 20 minutes and are happy to help with anything, big or small.

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