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Gore Creek just off the back deck, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool

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Cozy sunken den with wood-burning fireplace after an early winter snow.
Down Gore Creek from back deck.  Creekside units have wonderful sights, sounds.
Summer pool open from Memorial Day into Sept.
Year-round hot tub, shower, restroom facilities. 1 min. level walk.
The Ptarmigan complex is a 3-minute free bus ride to the closest Vail ski lift.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6128.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Pool

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Creekside Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gore Creek just off the back deck, 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

Property manager

Jim and Signe Donaldson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Thank you for following our good-neighbor rules!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum overnighting cars 2, in the unit's reserved slots. The Guest Parking area is for daytime use only.

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

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in West Vail, a neighbourhood in Vail. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vail, CO

What's nearby

  • Vail Ski Resort - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Vail Valley Medical Center - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Gondola One Ski Lift - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gore Creek just off the back deck, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gore Creek just off the back deck, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gore Creek just off the back deck, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gore Creek just off the back deck, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gore Creek just off the back deck, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

debi m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vail condo

Great location on the Vail shuttle route.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Vail

Wouldn’t change a thing. Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G., Boulder

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Julie Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous townhome, great location!

Townhome was super cozy and very convenient for skiing. Quiet location next to gore creek with easy parking and every amenity we needed to make our trip relaxing. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Shawn B., Hudson

Great location and clean

Perfect condo for few guys on a ski trip! Place was very clean and had everything we needed. Hot tub came in handy and bus stop just out front made it so easy to ski and go out
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Joe W., Melbourne, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding by Any Measure!

Terrific amenities throughout this property. EXTREMELY well stocked kitchen for any cooking you need to do. Terrific location: delightful stream running out back, bus to the slopes at the end of the parking lot, plus a visiting weasel and ducks for your viewing pleasure as well! Jim and Signe have a super place. We hope to get back and stay again. Joe and Debbie W
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Peaceful setting, convenient location

The town house was even better in person than the pictures showed. It is furnished very comfortably and attractively. The beds were extremely comfortable with such nice bedding. There were 5 of us and we all slept very well (2 kids on the trundle bed). The best part, as others have said, is Gore Creek right out the back door. Sitting out on the deck and just letting your mind wander is so relaxing. Lots of birds and ducks to watch as well. The creek can also be heard from the bedroom with the windows open, heavenly! The kids would vote for the pool as one of their top amenities, very close by, with a hot tub as well. The owners have thought of everything for their visitors - kitchen and bathroom are well stocked with all sorts of useful things - so considerate! We had a wonderful time, and would definitely return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

All They Promised It Would Be

Absolutely greay home and location...we hand 4 adults and 2 adult children(daughters) and made out very well w/sleeping accommodations ... Bedrooms very roomy w/extremely comfortable beds and loft adequate w/trundle beds for 2 adult daughters...also cot available in large bedroom for a seventh add on. Living area well appointed w/large L-shaped sofa that easily handled overflow guests...room for approx 10-12 in living area/great for watching sporting events!! As stated by owners this unit is end unit w/extra windows for good natural light and a bit larger than most other units @ Ptarmigan...beautiful, serene view of Gore Creek out sliding glass doors..literally 8 steps down slight incline!! Bus stop about 50 yards from front door w/consistent service every 30 min..5 min to Lionshead, 10 min to Vail Village...last year we stayed "IN" Vail Village and our group agreed that this location was just as convenient at a much more reasonable price. Owners were easily accessible, very anxious to please, and a wealth of info...they recommended grocery and adult beverage "one stop" on way in from Denver airport that we were unaware of after many visits We hope to return next year for extended stay...hopefully in this same unit

10/10 Excellent

Ranae W.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excelente casa!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Signe Donaldson

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Jim first fell in love with Colorado as a cadet at the Air Force Academy in the 1970s. He brought Signe, a Baylor graduate and high school teacher, here before they married in 1976. After seven years in the USAF, Jim separated from the Air Force and went to work as an airline pilot. When we realized that we always wanted our three sons to want to go on vacation with us, it seemed the ideal move to buy a vacation home in Vail. It was the right decision. The boys loved Vail as children, and now as grown men with families and friends, it is our favorite place to congregate as a family!

Why they chose this property

We purchased Ptarmigan Townhome #15 (vrbo 118805) in 1990 and have enjoyed it ever since then as a place for ourselves and our friends as well as a vacation rental. From the very beginning, we knew that if #16 ever went on the market, we were interested. It was an end unit, therefore having more windows and receiving more light than interior units. It had been owned by a Vail/Beaver Creek builder and he and his wife had remodeled it and in doing so, given it a uniqueness. When it went on the market in the summer of 2013, we moved quickly to purchase it. Then we began to add our own touches to the property with furnishings that spoke to us -- signature pieces that reminded us of the Colorado mountains and our home.

What makes this property unique

We have loved Unit #15 (vrbo 118805) for over 30 years, but at times have needed more space for extended family and friends. Having Unit #16 makes it possible for us, as well as guests, to enjoy the mountains in larger groups of up to 12 and be right next door to one another.
We have furnished #16 together with furniture built specifically for the home and signature one-of-a-kind pieces. Each room is special to us; and we believe that you will feel the love and care that we feel for and have put into this home.
Lastly, being located on Gore Creek always makes for beautiful views, no matter the season.

Languages:

English