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A Great Vail Value II: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Interior
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6128 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Vail, CO
  • Vail Ski Resort
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gondola One Ski Lift
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Vail

With a stay at this vacation home in Vail (West Vail), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Vail Ski Resort and Cascade Village Lift. .This vacation home is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Beaver Creek Ski Area and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Game Creek Express Lift.

What's nearby

  • Vail Ski Resort - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Steadman Clinic - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Gondola One Ski Lift - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garfinkel's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Westside Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vail Chophouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Little Diner - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

A Great Vail Value II: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool

No matter the season, this quiet, secluded location with trees, mountain views, and the sound of Gore Creek, located only 20 feet off the back deck, will fill the bill for your next vacation. You can ski any of the 11 Colorado resorts (Vail, Beaver Creek, Copper Mt., Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat Springs, Aspen's three mountains, and Ski Cooper) and still drive home for the night to a cozy fire and comfortable king-size beds.
The Ptarmigan complex has 38 townhomes, some of which are lived in by full-time residents. The covered bus stop for the free Town of Vail shuttle is only a two-minute level walk from the front door. (The pool house hot tub is even closer!) A three-minute ride gets you to the Cascade Ski Lift (a quick and easy place to start and/or end your ski day); ride a little longer and get off at Lionshead or the Vail Transportation Center and Vail Village itself, offering all of the shopping, eating, and fun places that only Vail can offer.
If you choose, however, to stay in, you will also be content. Upon entering, you will know immediately that this is a premium unit. Being an end unit means that most days, natural sunlight fills this home. From the first view of the antler chandelier to the custom made natural wood bedroom furniture, you experience a 'mountain home' feeling. Great care has gone into choices such as furniture, artwork, and window coverings. A modern kitchen, replete with all of the cooking and serving items you should need, opens onto a dining area furnished with a dining table that seats six. The wood-burning fireplace is a centerpiece for a spacious and comfortable living area. There is plenty of seating space, but two comfortable leather recliner/rockers will quickly become favorites while reading, watching television on a big-screen high-definition television, or just watching Gore Creek flow by off the back deck. In the summer, enjoy the large deck in comfortable deck furniture and cook meals outside on a convenient gas grill (grill relocated to home's front sunny, covered area during winter). Just inside the front door is the large utility room with full-size washer and dryer, ski rack and cubbies for your ski and ski gear storage. A powder room completes the downstairs. Go upstairs and find yourself in a lovely sitting/television area that can transform into a third sleeping area if needed. The day bed, constructed specifically for this room, can, with the trundle, either make out to a queen size bed or two twins. An antique armoire in this room makes a great place to unpack your bags. In the back bedroom, you will immediately be drawn to the view from a wall of windows overlooking Gore Creek; crack one of the casement windows open to hear the stream running all night long. This is an especially large bedroom as it has been remodeled to include the balcony deck space that was once there. The front bedroom has the advantage of being 'ensuite,' with its own private full bathroom. There are two full bathrooms upstairs, with excellent large soaking tubs and modern shower heads. Bars have been installed in the tubs to aid in getting in and out if needed. All three sleeping areas have their own flat-screen TVs; the center area also has a VCR/DVD player.
The Ptarmigan complex's location within Vail is something mentioned by many guests.
Vail's primary necessities shopping area is less than a half mile away; a two-minute drive, five-minute bycycle or 10-minute walk from the unit. It includes two large grocery stores (Safeway and City Market), Christy Sports (very competitive ski rentals and sporting goods), liquor stores, dry cleaner, fast food and much more. The unit is a three-minute walk from the Gore Valley Recreation Trail, a fun path where walkers, runners and bikers can enjoy a jaunt into Vail along beautiful Gore Creek or perhaps a ride all the way to Avon or Breckenridge. The summer outdoor pool and year-round enclosed hot tub are a one-minute level walk across the parking lot from the front door.
Rates are lower for this unit due to owner management. Owner management is visible throughout the home in a personalized, cozy environment, rather than a sterile cookie-cutter appearance. Signature furniture pieces, personal artwork, and luxurious bathrooms all point to ownership who also enjoy their visits here!
Please, no smoking indoors and no pets.
Town of Vail MuniRevs Acct #036112
Sales Tax License 2831833-0002
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a flat-screen TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jim and Signe Donaldson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1380 sq ft (128 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Location On Gore Creek Quiet Free Bus Wi fi

A Great Vail Value II: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

debi m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Great place.
Location of property is great. Comfortably slept our 5
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vail condo
Great location on the Vail shuttle route.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranae W.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
vail getaway
the property and condo are both tremendous. Very clean and well stocked and organized. No negatives at all. Would recommend it to anybody especially if u want to stay in west vail. Did not use the bus but the busstop is 100yds from the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
West Vail
Wouldn’t change a thing. Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
West Vail
Great stay at Jame’s place. Well stocked and room for all 5 of us right on the river. Loved the bus stop right at the end of the parking lot and the wood burning fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back.
The view of the creek is amazing. The house was well stocked and very comfortable. We plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great setting
The unit is spacious, comfortable, and well supplied. The creek behind the unit was a perfect backdrop.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Slice of Heaven
This was a truly wonderful place. The creek was literally 20' from the back porch and the sound was just heavenly. Even though we were there in late August, the wood-burning fireplace was a true bonus. We used it both early morning as well as several evenings to chase the chill away. We highly recomend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
Loved this property! Comfy, easy access, clean, etc. I loved having the river so close and listening to it at night. The location is an easy bus ride or car ride down the road from both Vail and Lionhead villages. The owner was very responsive to all of my questions and the listing description was super accurate. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M., Austin, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
family spring break trip
The property was in excellent condition/no issues. The owner reached out ahead of time to answer any questions that we might have and to explain the parking, surroundings, etc. The location is perfect for easy access to the Vail shuttle and a short drive from the Cascade lift.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property...
One of the best equipped kitchens I've had in a VRBO. Comfortable, super convenient to both the base area and local services. Absolutely no issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on Gore Creek
Gore creek is right out the back door. Amazing watching wildlife that luved in the creek. Vail bus is very close by and goes just about everywhere intown. Bedrooms where great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G., Boulder

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location, easy check in!
This is a beautiful property that is very well cared for and centrally located. Check in was seamless and the property manager was VERY communicative, which I so appreciate.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Super nice place with a perfect location! 30 second walk to the bus stop and a 10 minute bus ride to Lions head. Very close to shopping shopping. Condo was perfect for 4 guys.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Wonderland
We all loved the place. The view with the creek was amazing. The fireplace and the entire setting was very cozy. We would definitely recommend it. We stayed with our two boys who are 23 and 21 and the loft was perfect for one of them to stay. We all had enough room. The hot tub is just steps away which everyone enjoyed. The shuttle takes you right into town and is very timely. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and clean
Perfect location away from the crowds at the Villages, yet just minutes away. It was very comfortable and clean..and also a shuttle stop steps away from the unit. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay
This property was exactly like the pictures. It was clean, cozy, and location was near everything. Jim was so on point with getting back to me. When I come back to Vail CO, he is my only choice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald K., Frankfort, KY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Vail
This property is beautifully located right on Gore Creek in West Vail. The walking / bike path is only a short distance away. We were 3 adults attending a meeting, biking and hiking. This was a great choice. The owner was quick to communicate with us. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAT D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway!
Relaxing pre holiday week! Thanks to a well stocked kitchen & great appliances we cooked most meals. The rain and snow were a nice surprise and we had a fire several evenings while reading. Toward the last few days the sun came out and we visited the city of Vail as well as the Betty Ford Arboretum. Took a drive to Minturm. Pool & hot tub were not open yet but just a short walk from the condo.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hagen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for skiing
Spacious & clean house, very good location for skiing, shuttle just around the corner, very quiet even with the nearby highway, pretty river view from livingroom
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steadman Clinic Visit
The condo was prefect for our family of 4, we even had space for a couple more if needed. The unit was just as advertised and the previous reviews were accurate. The place was spacious and had plenty of options for relaxing. The setting is peaceful but close to everything. We couldn’t be happier with our choice of lodging in Vail. The host made it easy on arrival with no issues getting into the property. Highly recommend to all looking at the unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total Gem
This place was excellent. It's clean, well-equipped (the kitchen had everything we needed, including a few pantry items), stocked with all the essentials of daily life (cleaning supplies, bathroom supplies, a humidifier, etc) and the location is awesome. The unit itself has a creek right outside the backdoor, a working fireplace with plenty of wood, games (and even a new puzzle that we did!). It's spacious, with the bedrooms upstairs to create a sense of separation, and right on the shuttle route, so getting to vail for skiing and/or hanging out is super easy. We have an infant, and the property manager provided a pack and play, which was super helpful, and he was incredibly responsive on all our other requests. While being in vail village can seem tempting, the space this place had and proximity to the creek made being in west vail so much better for us. Highly recommend, this unit provided the foundation for a really wonderful weeklong stay in vail.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent condo
We had a wonderful experience and a great trip! The unit was as fully stocked as any place we have ever rented! Clean and a great location! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy M., Nicholson, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property in All Aspects
We were a group of 4 skiers staying at Jim's Townhouse. It was clean, cozy and convenient. The unit is well stocked and Jim was very attentive throughout our stay. The property backs up to Gore Creek, and there is a beautiful view of the creek from the living room sliders. The shuttle picked us up steps away from the unit and was very convenient. Suresave and City Market are very close (2 minute drive) and easy to get provisions. We enjoyed the wood burning fireplace in our unit and the community hot tub (a few steps away) that was not overly busy. The beds were all very comfortable which was appreciated after a day of skiing. I would highly recommend Jim's unit, and we hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022