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

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

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Sunken den has a gas fireplace for ease of use.
Townhome has two reserved parking slots in front of the ground-level-entry unit.
The Ptarmigan complex is a 3-minute free bus ride to the closest ski lift.
Into Vail Village or hitting the slopes, Vail's free bus stop is steps away.
Gore Creek, from the back deck, tranquil in fall and winter.

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

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Vail, CO
  • Popular LocationVail Ski Resort18 min walk
  • Popular LocationEagle Bahn Gondola5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGondola One Ski Lift6 min drive
  • AirportVail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1, Back/Creekside

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2, Front

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Semi-private room with Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Great Vail Value: 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 fit the bill for your next vacation. You can ski any of eleven Colorado resorts (Vail, Beaver Creek, Copper, Breckenridge, Keystone, A-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, many of which are lived in by permanent residents. The covered bus stop for the free Town of Vail Shuttle is only a two-minute level walk from the front door. A three-minute ride gets you to the Cascade ski lift; ride a little longer and get off at Lionshead or the Vail Transportation Center and Vail Village itself, offering numerous quality restaurants, night spots, and incomparable shopping.

If you choose, however, to stay in, you will also be content. This townhouse boasts a kitchen with granite counter tops, rustic cherry cabinetry, and new appliances. It is furnished down to the wine glasses! The glass-topped dining room table seats six, but there is also a second table in the sunken den which seats four. Turn the gas fireplace on to take the chill off of an early morning or to quickly warm up the home and mood after a day of outside activity. The spacious upstairs front bedroom and creek-side bedroom boast comfortable king-size beds and flat-screen TVs and the middle sleeping area has a queen-size bed with TV/VCR/DVD player. The unit has a ladder to the loft above the stairs. It has a queen mattress and desk lamp. Finally, the den couch is a sleeper sofa which adds to your sleeping options.

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 bicycle 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 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 unit in a friendly, cozy environment, rather than a sterile cut-out cookie. Art work, mirrors, and bathrooms with intricate tile work all point to ownership who also enjoy their visits here!

Free highspeed wireless and ethernet connection, HDTV and Flatscreen TVs

NO PET, NO SMOKING IN THE UNIT.

Town of Vail MUNIRevs Acct #003618
Sales Tax License 2831833-0001

Keywords: Townhome

Property manager

Jim and Signe Donaldson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Max overnight guests: 6, set by Vail regs. No pets in the unit Max overnight cars: 2 Guest parking daytime only
Noise: No loud events We want you to have a great time at Ptarmigan. However this is communal living. Neighbors must be respected.
We thank you in advance for your compliance with our good-neighbor rules.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Vail

This holiday home is located in West Vail, a neighbourhood in Vail, and is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Vail Ski Resort and Beaver Creek Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. John A. Dobson Ice Arena and Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
Map
Vail, CO

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 13 min walk
  • Garfinkel's - 5 min drive
  • May Palace Restaurant - 17 min walk
  • The Little Diner - 4 min drive
  • Qdoba Mexican Eats - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Great Vail Value: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A Great Vail Value: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Great Vail Value: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Great Vail Value: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Great Vail Value: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool located?

Located in West Vail, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cascade Village Lift and Vail Ski Resort. Vail Recreation Path and Eagle Bahn Gondola are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Ski Vacation
James was so easy to communicate with. The location was perfect for the cascade lift. First stop on red line and no wait at the lift. Second stop on the green line back. Kitchen had everything we needed. The room set up was so fun for the kids. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitzi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We loved being right on the creek. The kids enjoyed the loft bed upstairs. Kitchen was fully equipped to cook meals. House was well stocked with laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, soap shampoo, hair dryer and much more. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location, great stay
Well kept and comfortable condo with Gore Creek in the back yard. The creek was rotating from snow melt and rain, and saw several kayakers and rafters go by. Enjoyed the hot tub after each of two 14er climbs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin
We loved staying at this cabin! Cozy, clean, comfortable, and close to the slopes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim F., Wildwood, Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lots of space.
We enjoyed our stay at this Vail condo. It was a super short walk to the bus to Vail and the hot tub. The condo was very spacious with lots of room to spread out. We loved the huge laundry room right off the front door to store our skis. Also, James was great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Signe Donaldson

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We have been married since 1976. Jim is a 1974 United States Air Force Academy grad, who, after pilot training, served a total of seven years. Jim flew for USAirways/American from 1983 until retirement in 2017. Signe is a 1972 graduate of Baylor University. She taught high school English, drama, speech and debate classes until 1983. We have three sons; one a 2003 USAF Academy grad and infantry Lt. Colonel in the Marine Corps with four combat tours (3 Iraq, 1 Afghanistan); one a 2011 UCLA Law School grad and partner in a California law firm; one a 2012 West Point grad and captain in the U.S. Army with one combat tour in Afghanistan.

Why they chose this property

Jim loved the Rockies since he went to school in Colorado. A roommate's parents lived in Vail so he skied Vail and other ski areas as a cadet. Jim skied all over the country and in Europe and found Vail to be among the finest of ski resorts. We loved the charm of the village and surrounding area when we visited Vail together. Finally, we thought it would be a place where our children would always look forward to vacationing with us, no matter the season of the year. It has been true. We have purchased the next-door Unit 16 vrbo 499342 for our expanding family. We are also renting unit 16.

What makes this property unique

If you are looking for accommodations for up to 12 overnighting people, we also own and rent Unit 16 vrbo 499342 Our townhomes' positions on Gore Creek are some of the most charming benefits of these two properties. The backs of the units have stunning views of the creek. The view and sound of the creek change with every season. The gas fireplace in 15 makes having a fire at any time, effortless, safe and pleasurable. The Unit 16 fireplace is traditional wood-burning. The units are comfortable, quiet and very well appointed, requiring little more than your own foodstuffs. Finally, location is an asset. Vail's free shuttle stops 125 level paces from the front door. It is a three-minute ride to the closest ski lift and a 10 minute walk, if you choose, to the Safeway and City Market grocery stores, among other businesses (hardware, gas, fast-food, restaurants, wine/liquor, etc.). The beautiful Gore Rec path close to Gore Creek is just a three minute walk away!

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