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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill

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: 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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

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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
Note from host: Thank you for following our good-neighbor rules!

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
Rates Reduced On Gore Creek Gorgeous Views Quiet Free Bus Wi fi

About the neighborhood

Map
Vail, CO

What's nearby

  • Vail Ski Resort - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • The Steadman Clinic - 5 min drive - 5.6 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 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Westside Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vail Chophouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Little Diner - ‬4 min drive

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?

Check-out 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 vacation 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 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
this location is ideal for visiting Vail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

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

Dave W.

Great Stay in Vail
Nicely furnished, clean, good location, and you'll love the Vail Creek in the back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

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

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

We loved Ptargmigan #15!
Spacious and Super clean! Our family loved the close location to the river. I would high recommend this location. The whole experience was seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jill S., Topeka, KS, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
We truly enjoyed our 5 nights at Ptarmigan #15. The place is homey and quite comfortable - well stocked with everything we needed. And the fact that Gore Creek is only steps from the back patio is such a selling point. We loved watching and listening to the water from the living room with the sliding door open, from the patio, and while reading in chairs by the water. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms were very nice! We will stay here again for sure. Appreciated all the communication and details from the owner. We used the free shuttle bus several times, but it's also a lovely walk into Vail Village!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Perfect location, Beautiful view, everything included!
This townhouse is large enough to sleep and fit lots of people! The owners have included everything you would need during your stay! This is so close to the transportation system and a quick stop to everywhere we needed to go. The beds are awesome and lots of space for the kids to spread out and relax after a long day of skiing. Loved the loft and the bedroom with the folding doors! The hot tub was also so welcome each day after skiing. Owners were a pleasure to work with. We'll definitely look this place up if we come again! Would work great for 2 families with children since there are 2 king size rooms and plenty of space between them for the kids.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Casey I.

Good value, okay place
This place was fine. Loved the river out the back door, the bus stop at the end of the parking lot and the hot tub. It was clean, everything worked, no problems. I should have looked a bit closer at the 2nd bedroom. It's tiny and has an accordion door across one whole wall. Also, all 3 upstairs bedrooms, share one bath. Though, there is another on the first floor. It's all their in the owner info if you look it, but it eluded me. I have no regrets about renting the place, just wanted to point out the info re the bedroom configuration.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

Great Location...Very nice owners
This was our first time renting in West Vail, and both the location and the condo were great! The bus stop is right at the entrance of the Ptarmingan Development (about a 2 minute walk) and a couple of stops past the Cascade Village area. Very convenient to the food markets also. Staying in this area really added to our Vail vacation experience. The beds were very comfortable and there was lots of good lighting, especially for reading. Plenty of storage area for clothes in the bedrooms. The kitchen area was well stocked with cookware, plates, glasses and silverware. Additionally there was plenty of soap and laundry detergent supplied. The laundry room had space for the skis, boots and poles. The owners made renting the unit a very easy experience and were very responsive. They even provided a humidifier for us while we were there, which is a life saver. They definitely have put thought and care into the property even though it is a rental. Plan to rent again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Five Stars! We Loved This Property!
This town home is practically on Gore Creek. I enjoyed getting up early and having coffee while the creek ran by just outside the back door. We had a large group and also rented this owners other property, right next door. It made for easy coordinating and visiting back and forth. The property has a hot tub house with showers and is great after a long day of activities. We have not stayed here in the summer but the pool is close and looks lovely. Aside from the views, one of the best things about our stay was the easy access to Vail Village, Lionshead and other areas of Vail Resort. The shuttle owner posted a shuttle bus schedule which runs very regularly and is free. These shuttle buses accommodate skis and snowboards on the outside. This town home has A LOT of room for relaxing, cooking, eating and sleeping. The bedrooms are quite large and there were plenty of blankets and extra beds for babies and children. The decor is lovely and comfortable. I can't say enough - the price was right and we will definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Kip T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
West Vail Condo
End of summer stay. Mid-week. Very quiet. Our goal was met with the river outside the back door, a very busy little gray squirrel darting about, and a fireplace to keep it cozy on the inside. Very nice location for a quick Fall get-a-way.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Vail
I had actually been to the exact unit 6 years before with my grandparents and cousins. I just remember having the best time. Enjoying the creek right in the back yard the younger ones enjoying the loft area. So fast forward 6 years I now have a daughter and I was fortunate enough to bring her out here to celebrate her birthday. We had a great time and just like her cousins before her she loved the loft area and having the creek just steps away. Just being a bus ride from anywhere and having the grocery store so close was nice. We had a great time and definitely want to come back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very pleased with the space and layout. Easy access to the mountain.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and great location
We had a wonderful stay here! The townhouse was clean and had everything you needed and more. Great location with an extremely short drive everywhere. Beautiful view in the back as well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
We loved listening to Gore Creek as we sipped our morning coffee. The place was well equipped and clean. Comfortable beds! Great place. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoy your stay -- as we did ours!
Great townhome in small, quiet development, minutes from Lionshead and Vail Village. Right on Gore Creek as promised. Owner was quick to respond to questions before and during our stay. Unit was clean and well maintained. Couch, chairs, and bed we slept in were also comfy and in good condition. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place
Excellent place to stay. Very well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and nice location. Responsive owners. No negatives. Tremendous value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our place (for the week) on the river
Great location and layout. My boys loved the hidden loft sleeping area and having the river immediately out the back door. Unit was clean and quiet. We all agreed that this was the favorite place we've stayed in the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
We had a great relaxing weekend getaway to Vail. We loved the sound of the creek which was right off the back deck. It was so peaceful. The property was very clean, and the owners very responsive to all questions. We would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Anja D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay to ski in Vail
We loved this place! It was just like advertised, close to the slopes at Vail and a grocery store as well as Christie’s. Would love to stay there again. Host was very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect summer stay
Perfect location. Owners quickly responded to any questions. Condo very clean, and my husband loved fishing Gore creek off the back patio.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H., San Francisco

Very comfortable stay and great location to slopes!
We came here with the family for a fun ski getaway and had a great time. The location is so close to a quick shuttle ride to Vail which made it easy to get out on the runs. The place was clean and exactly what we were looking for. The owner's take very good care of it and were very responsive. They also were helpful with Vail knowledge since it was also our first time there. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019