Vacation Rentals by Owner

Spring Break 2012

Guest: Amarulah (Houston Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/11/12 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

This is an outstanding property which accommodated our diverse group very well. We were traveling with grandparents, (2) families, (3) college age boys, and (2) high school age girls. We successfully cohabitated in this wonderful home because of the many separate living areas that are all well appointed. We have travelled extensively worldwide and definately rate this property a "10".

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Family getaway

Guest: Barbie B.
Date of Stay: 07/12/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

What a wonderful place! The pictures on the internet were beautiful but nothing to compare to the real thing. We had six adults, an 18 month old, and two dogs, so we all had plenty of room to relax, watch TV or escape to the game room. The view of the mountains is absolutely spectacular, and across the fairway are herds of elk and cattle. Our little granddaughter ran barefoot in the soft grass in the evenings with the dogs at her heels. We have such great pictures of that. The gondola in Mountain Village takes you right into Telluride free of charge, but you can also drive into town and hike beautiful trails with the dogs off leash and then come home and hop into the hot tub with a glass of wine and enjoy the gorgeous scenery. The guys in our group went fly fishing several times once with a wonderful guide, and played golf on what they described as the most beautiful coarse they had ever seen. Everyone and everything about our stay made us feel welcome. It was a real treat for everyone, especially our weimeraner who played so hard he could hardly walk at the end of the day. Great memories.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

A Special Place

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

We just returned from our third visit to this home. We love this place, and dread each time we must leave. In planning our last family vacation before our oldest leaves for college, we wanted to spend that time in this house and at this location. Every detail is ideal, and the double rainbow that preceeded the last sunset offered a perfect ending. Thanks again, Barry. We'll be back.....

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Ski Vacation

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/11

We have a mixed group of adults that has been skiing together every year for about 10 years. This was our first trip to Telluride. This was by far the best accommodations we have ever had. Your house is beautiful and the descriptions and pictures don't do it justice. We had 9 adults and saying we had plenty of room is an understatement. The views from the great room alone are worth the price of admission. The house is exceptionally well appointed and equiped. The use of the SUV was great because, except for needing the car to stock up on groceries, the transportation system was great and we had no need for a rental car. The shuttle from Montrose was easy, the Mountain Village shuttle service service was wonderful and the gondola system was a treat. The people that work at Telluride Resort were unexceptionally friendly, welcoming and helpful. Several of us are already thinking about how we can get back there in the summer now that we have seen the area. Thank you for entrusting such a beautiful home with so many exceptional furnishings and decorations to us.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: mom susan1 (tulsa ok)
Date of Stay: 12/01/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/09

We had a wonderful time at your beautiful home in the Mountain Village of Telluride! Your home was more beautiful than the pictures on your website. All of us could find places in your home to retreat to enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of the area. One morning I saw a herd of elk passing and at another time I saw a fox. Your home was very family friendly and perfect for enjoying our Thanksgiving time together. We really enjoyed taking the gondola into town from the mountain village. Quite unique, fun, and beautiful! As you told us, the ground was covered in snow where we could not see the grassy golf course. This makes us want to come back and visit in the summer where we can enjoy the golf and see the beautiful green scenery. It will be totally different, but still beautiful, I'm sure. Our daughter who has lived in Durango and now Boulder could not get over how close and magnificent the mountains felt. One day, my husband went fly fishing and caught some fish and looks forward to returning to the area. Thank you for renting your home to us! It was perfect! Sincerely, susan morrow (Tulsa, OK)

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/09

We had a wonderful time at your beautiful home in the Mountain Village of Telluride! Your home was more beautiful than the pictures on your website. All of us could find places in your home to retreat to enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of the area. One morning I saw a herd of elk passing and at another time I saw a fox. Your home was very family friendly and perfect for enjoying our Thanksgiving time together. We really enjoyed taking the gondola into town from the mountain village. Quite unique, fun, and beautiful! As you told us, the ground was covered in snow where we could not see the grassy golf course. This makes us want to come back and visit in the summer where we can enjoy the golf and see the beautiful green scenery. It will be totally different, but still beautiful, I'm sure. Our daughter who has lived in Durango and now Boulder could not get over how close and magnificent the mountains felt. One day, my husband went fly fishing and caught some fish and looks forward to returning to the area. Thank you for renting your home to us! It was perfect! Sincerely, susan morrow (Tulsa, OK)

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Guest: mom susan (tulsa ok)
Date of Stay: 12/01/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/09

We had a wonderful time at your beautiful home in the Mountain Village of Telluride! Your home was more beautiful than the pictures on your website. All of us could find places in your home to retreat to enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of the area. One morning I saw a herd of elk passing and at another time I saw a fox. Your home was very family friendly and perfect for enjoying our Thanksgiving time together. We really enjoyed taking the gondola into town from the mountain village. Quite unique, fun, and beautiful! As you told us, the ground was covered in snow where we could not see the grassy golf course. This makes us want to come back and visit in the summer where we can enjoy the golf and see the beautiful green scenery. It will be totally different, but still beautiful, I'm sure. Our daughter who has lived in Durango and now Boulder could not get over how close and magnificent the mountains felt. One day, my husband went fly fishing and caught some fish and looks forward to returning to the area. Thank you for renting your home to us! It was perfect! Sincerely, susan morrow (Tulsa, OK)

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wonderful home with fantastic views

Guest: mom susan1 (tulsa ok)
Date of Stay: 11/20/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/09

We had a wonderful time at your beautiful home in the Mountain Village of Telluride! Your home was more beautiful than the pictures on your website. All of us could find places in your home to retreat to enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of the area. One morning I saw a herd of elk passing and at another time I saw a fox. Your home was very family friendly and perfect for enjoying our Thanksgiving time together. We really enjoyed taking the gondola into town from the mountain village. Quite unique, fun, and beautiful! As you told us, the ground was covered in snow where we could not see the grassy golf course. This makes us want to come back and visit in the summer where we can enjoy the golf and see the beautiful green scenery. It will be totally different, but still beautiful, I'm sure. Our daughter who has lived in Durango and now Boulder could not get over how close and magnificent the mountains felt. One day, my husband went fly fishing and caught some fish and looks forward to returning to the area. Thank you for renting your home to us! It was perfect! Sincerely, susan morrow (Tulsa, OK)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: DEL BLAYLOCK (ALAMEDA CALIFORNIA )
Date of Stay: 02/14/09 Review Submitted: 02/14/09

The "Mountain Men" group of 8 guys from Northern California each year plan a ski trip to various places. Last year Big Ski Montana. Eight years ago we were in Telluride, but this year was the best accomidations ever. This home with 5800 square feet is an absolute mansion. It is so self contained from spices to cooking utentials. The rooms are very spacious and tatesfully appointed. The addition of the Porsche SUV was very welcome. The amminity of the "Dial-a-ride" to the Gondola was very convenient also. This unit was very superior to what we had anticipated. The owner was truthful about this home. Each guy loved the place! We will return!

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Guest: Nancy Neustrom (Youngsville, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/25/08 Review Submitted: 12/25/08

After considering a number of different VRBO rental options, our family of 12 selected this beautiful home as most closely meeting our needs. We also chose it because the owner was very nice and accommodating. We are all still in awe over all this home has to offer. Even with 12 of us sharing the home, we all had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy our privacy, as well as enjoy the many common areas when we wanted to be together. The beds and bedrooms are very comfortable, even the large blow-up bed that is available. The kitchen provided everything we needed for preparing a variety of meals. We cooked often on one of two grills, and all ate together outside on the spacious patio overlooking the golf course and mountains. The hot tub is also situated nicely for a lovely view. There is an awesome album collection and turntable that we enjoyed while we were shooting pool. There are so many details about this home that made our stay there very enjoyable.

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Guest: Sarah Becker1 (Lindsborg, KS)
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/01/08

Telluride is our favorite spot but staying in this beautiful home made it even more special. Our family enjoyed every minute of our weeklong stay. Many thanks to the homeowner for providing us every luxury imaginable. We will definitely rent this home again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/03/08 Review Submitted: 08/03/08

We found this home through VRBO and chose it for a 4-night stay over a number of alternatives also on the market. For background, we have had the opportunity to travel a bit, and have stayed at some of the best-known luxury hotels on the planet. None compared to this. This home exudes "vacation" and made our visit to Telluride a very memorable occasion. It is spacious, tastefully decorated, built with an eye to detail, and offers every convenience imaginable. The Porsche SUV was icing on the cake, perfect for quick trips to town or the market. We are already looking forward to a future stay, and highly recommend this to those looking for an upscale way to experience one of the most scenic corners of North America. To the kind host and owner - well done.

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Guest: Barbara Singer (Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/08/08 Review Submitted: 05/08/08

Several years ago, my husband and I built a wonderful mountain home in Telluride, we loved it, but found it difficult to maintain, and seldom used, and so we sold it. I had begun a tradition of taking some of my friends to our home there two to three times each year. After selling the home, we made a decision to keep the tradition going...so we rented this home for four of my dearest friends and I. It was wonderful,all needs were more than met, the house had wonderful views, lots of room, small enclaves for us to meet and play games, and there are many games provided in the home. We had fabulous walks on nearby streets, the kitchen was furnished with everything. The fireplace off the kitchen is so cozy, we even checked our emails on the computer in the game room, as well as watched a Sunday Morning Service from Chicago! The beds are unbelievable,,just like home! We look forward to a return trip,,without the maintenance of a second home.. Plush and better than home...I would love to take my husband, kids and grandchildren, as well as our precious doggie, Mia. Barbara Singer

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Guest: Sandra Thomas (McMurray, PA)
Date of Stay: 03/13/08 Review Submitted: 03/13/08

This home is one of the best that we have ever stayed in.Ten of us from PA and Nevada spent a week there and didn't want to leave. The house is beautiful inside and out and has all of the comforts of home plus many extras. It is so roomy that you can all be together or get lost in your own little corner. The owner does everything possible to make your visit one that you will never forget. Everything is top notch from the towels to the kitchenware and the scenery is just beautiful. The house is also very convenient to skiing, shopping, and sight seeing. We would all love to go back and I know you would certainly enjoy the comforts of this beautiful home.

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Our Telluride VaCa

Guest: tp (plainview, ny)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/26/08

We had a great time staying in this beautiful home. Very comfortable and clean. Felt like home. Lots of room for all. Kids loved the media room and pool room.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.