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Bright & well-equipped ski-cation getaway with private, indoor hot tub

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Vail, CO
  • Gondola One Ski Lift
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Vail

With a stay at this vacation home in Vail (Lionshead), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Vail Ski Resort and Chaos Canyon. .This vacation home is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Beaver Creek Ski Area and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from The Steadman Clinic.
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What's nearby

  • Gondola One Ski Lift - 8 min walk
  • Vail Valley Medical Center - 10 min walk
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - 16 min walk
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola - 16 min walk
  • Vail Ski Resort - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vendetta's Italian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vail Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Amigos - Vail - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Bright & well-equipped ski-cation getaway with private, indoor hot tub

The Ark at Vail

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This retreat is an opportunity for you to enjoy one of Vail’s original and most historic houses for a fraction of the cost! This home sits right on the mountain just below Lower Bear Tree, where the accomplished skier can ski down to the deck. Skiing from the house down to the gondola starts with a brisk climb up the steps from the deck, after which you can traverse and ski down to Lower Lindsay’s, to the gondola, and to Vail Village. Skiers and boarders can also make a short walk down Forest Road to the heated driveway that leads to the gondola and the Village.

During your stay at this well-equipped home away from home, you will enjoy a Swiss chalet-style home built by one of Vail’s Founding Families where the US SKI Team, 10th Mountain Division, and the Vail Foundation have been honored. The house can sleep 12 comfortably and has four bathrooms and two powder rooms. There is also a large indoor hot tub and a fun basement room that’s sure to please guests of all ages.

When it’s time to call it a night, the bedrooms all offer king beds that can split into twin extra-long beds if required. There is the bunk room which of course always remains the bunk room! There is parking on the street below the house for four or five cars, depending on the size of the vehicles and the amount of snow.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This home does not include central air-conditioning.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Colorado

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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Bright & well-equipped ski-cation getaway with private, indoor hot tub Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
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7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Benjamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Location was fantastic - secluded feel, yet five minute walk to downtown. Very spacious. Great kitchen. Lots of charm. They advertised a ping pong table, foosball table, and hot tub…but the hot tub was only 82 degrees and the other two were not there anymore so that was a bummer. Overall though great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Patrick S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
5 star Location 1-star property
Aside from the main living area, the property showed its age in bedrooms and bathrooms. Grill was rusted out and the Hot Tub wouldn't go above 87F. Lots of dust and cobwebs that should be addressed. Heating system wasn't functioning when we arrived. Definitely needs some updating to be accommodating in what you would expect in Vail.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cathy C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No heat and mice
If you like having no heat and mice, then this is the place for you. It took 24 hours for property management to send someone to fix the heat which they could not because they were not a HVAC repair company. When we arrived, there was mouse poop on the kitchen counters. Property management did bring out mouse traps and we trapped and released one mouse but saw an additional mouse that emerged from the back of the stove and is possibly still living in the house. The house is extremely outdated that I would consider it a tear down at this point instead of remodeling. Shame on the owner for letting this property deteriorate. The only good thing about the house is it's close proximity to Vail Village.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maintenance
Property was being painted on the outside when we checked in and parking was taken by worker which stayed until 6 pm… the next morning a jacuzzi maintenance guy let himself into the house without knocking or anything…owners need to communicate better with property management…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Value and Killer Location
The house is a little dated but that is also part of the appeal. Greta value for what we paid. Kitchen is renovated and nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robert W., Miami Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 5-Bedroom House in Vail
Wonderful structure! Wonderful location 1 block from downtown Vail! Living room and kitchen were well-furnished and very comfy. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and rec room were adequate but in desperate need of remodeling. These parts of the house were clearly built in the 1970's and not upgraded since. Patio furniture should be thrown away and replaced immediately. Parking in front of the house was worrisome, being on a narrow street w. two "No Parking" signs which we successfully ignored. Note to elderly and invalid guests: Access to house is via two dozen stairsteps. Key box access to the house didn't work. Fortunately, maids were still there when we arrived at 5 PM. Despite all these relatively minor concerns, we had a wonderful time staying at the Ark in Vail.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic
If you're looking for lots of glass, granite and stainless steel, this isn't your property. If you're looking for a legendary Vail ski-in ski-out property, this is your property. If these walls could talk. Comfortable, clean, roomy and convenient. It's all of these.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Would book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Wonderful
The house was so spacious and arranged so well -plenty of space for the family gathering time and plenty of room to escape to your own place when not together. The location could not have been more perfect. The view was fabulous.The laundry facilities were appreciated too. Drawbacks were things in need of repair- non-working second microwave in kitchen taking up needed counter space, broken hand mixer not working and deck furniture in bad repair. Some of the throw pillows were stained or dirty and the kitchen cupboards really need updating. Also it would have been good to know from the beginning the parking arrangements - on street parking- before we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019