Vacation Rentals by Owner

Family of 4 from the UK

Guest: Magda & James (Merseyside)
Date of Stay: 04/05/12 Review Submitted: 04/18/12

Location is fantastic with its short walk to the free Vail bus. This means the property is very quiet. Great facilities for cooking in the house and many restaurants are just a bus ride away. The accommodation is spacious and well equipped with TVs, freesat etc. The patio and creek outside is a delight, I nice place to have a beer and maybe grill a steak. All in all our family thoroughly enjoyed the holiday and would definitely recommend this town house. We hope to come again.

Owner response:Thank you for staying at Ptarmigan #36 - the welcome mat is always out!

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

Best place in west vail

Guest: W&J (Jamestown)
Date of Stay: 03/09/12 Review Submitted: 03/14/12

This is a great place for two couples, with plenty of common space and three bathrooms. The bus stop is right out the front door and you can walk to the Safeway. I would stay here again.

Owner response:Thank you for staying at Ptarmigan #36.

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

family ski trip

Guest: Cherie (Tahoe)
Date of Stay: 02/22/12 Review Submitted: 03/06/12

We were extremely pleased with the accomodations. The location was great: very close to Safeway and a couple of great bars/restaurants, and the shuttle bus stop is literally 25 steps out the door! It sleeps a lot of people comfortably, and has 3 bathrooms, which is a real bonus. I loved having the creek right outside the door as well. We enjoyed the fact that paper products and laundry supplies were available. Most vrbo units we have stayed in haven't supplied these. Thanks for a great stay! Cherie

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

Great Experience!

Guest: ChicagoRN (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 02/09/12 Review Submitted: 02/13/12

I stayed at Bear Paw with 6 friends for our 3rd annual ski trip. The accomodations were great- clean, cozy, loved the wood burning fireplace, great view of Gore Creek. The free shuttle is across the street and the ride to the slopes is only a couple minutes. We had a great time and would recommend Bear Paw to friends!

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

Ski Vail

Guest: Five For Skiing (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 01/01/12 Review Submitted: 01/15/12

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at your townhome. It fulfilled all of our needs. Comfortable, clean, well-stocked. Very convenient to Vail ski lifts. Great shuttle service (tracking bus by the minute online very helpful). Listing and photos accurate. Maureen was very prompt and helpful in answering questions. Next time we ski Vail, we will definitely request the same townhome!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Townhouse 109214

Guest: Jennifer (Irvine,CA)
Date of Stay: 12/24/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

We stayed at Maureen's house from 12/24/2011 to 1/1/2012 . The vacation is perfect even though there was not much snow . We loved the town house . The location was very convenient being close to lionshead village and Vail village. The bus stop was right next to the townhome so there was essentially no walking involved. The supermarket was close with use of the bus. In addition, the townhome itself was great! The downstairs living area was spacious and on prior ski trips all the members of my family would break up and go to their own rooms/areas. On this trip everyone hung out downstairs together. We comfortably slept 7 people without even having to use the pullout couch upstairs. Overall having stayed at more than 15 places over christmas holidays over last 15 years, this was the best!

Owner response:Thank you for your review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed Bear Paw (Ptarmigan #36). Too bad that the snow wasn't better - it is usually great at this time! I hope you stay at Ptarmigan 36 again. I always have the welcome mat out! Maureen

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

Guest: Owner
Date of Stay: 03/07/11 Review Submitted: 03/23/11

Getting to spend a week with my three children, family and friends was just "what I needed". Your condo was well-stocked, cozy,affordable and over-all perfect. Hopefully, because we all had soooo much fun, this will become a tradition. Thankyou once again for a wonderful vacation and such fabulous accomodations.

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It gets more enjoyable each time we are here

Guest: Dotman (Interlachen, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/15/10

This is our second stay in this condo and we enjoy everything about it. We love the location and it's short walk to the free Vail bus (about 30 seconds from the front door). We happily cook every night in the comfortable kitchen with the provided cookware and utensils. If you decide to go out to eat, you are close to town by bus (about 14 minutes on the West Vail Red) or driving (about 7 minutes) to Vail Village. We use the provided blender to make homemade salsa and the gas grill to cook chicken, steaks and fish. We have a wood fire in the fireplace every night for a nice, relaxing time of conversation or reading. For sleeping, there is plenty of space with 2 bedrooms plus the landing area at the top of the stairs with it's loft (2 regular beds, a set of stacked bunk beds on the landing, and two beds in the loft). There are 3 baths, 1 downstairs and 2 upstairs, all with showers and 1 upstairs with a tub. The view of Gore Creek from the deck is gorgeous and, if you happen to be here when you can open the windows and/or sliding glass door or can sit outside, the sound of the water flowing is therapeutic. Having access to the Ptarmigan community hot tub in the afternoon after a day of snowboarding is very relaxing! We have stayed in several places in Vail. When we take into consideration what we get compared to what we pay, this is the best place we have found. We already plan to be back here in the spring 2011 for another enjoyable visit to Vail and this condo. Thank you, Maureen, for a wonderful place to stay and enjoy while visiting Vail!

Owner response:Thank you - I'm so glad that you seems to enjoy Ptarmigan #36 as much as we do!

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

A Perfect Weekend

Guest: kallipugos (Parker, CO)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

Everything was perfect. The location is great. It is close to amenities and very easy to access. Very cozy and comfortable. Don't come unless you don't want to have a great relaxing time.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/17/10 Review Submitted: 02/17/10

Very nice home. Comfortable, nicely furnished. Excellent bus access. Grocery stores are nearby. Will definitely come back in the future.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/15/10 Review Submitted: 02/15/10

We stayed at Ptarmagian with one other couple in January and had a fabulous time. Talk about convenient! Not only were we steps from the free shuttle bus stop, we were just down the road from 2 different grocery stores and some great restaurants. Maureen's condo unit was beautiful and cozy. The beds were super comfortable with ample pillows and bedding. The kitchen, laundry and bathrooms were well stocked with everything you could possibly want. Plenty of firewood made available too. We should have checked the kitchen cabinets before heading to the store because there were lots of spices and dry goods to share. We would definately stay here again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/09/09

This is a very comfortable vacation getaway home! My adult children, husband, and I had a wonderful 2-week summer vacation escape from the heat of Texas at Bear Paw. We all agree that the amenities, location, and ease of use make it a must return visit in the future. We were up and down I-70 daily. It was so easy to get to everything! Thank you, Maureen!

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Guest: Ben and Therese Mayer (Westminster, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/07/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

Our family enjoyed a very memorable weekend in the Ptarmigan townhomes. There were 24 of us that stayed in 3 different townhomes while in Vail for a family wedding. Our family stayed in Bear Paw and felt right at home the minute we walked in the door! Maureen couldn't have been more helpful in arranging the accomodations for us, including letting us host a wedding rehearsal dinner right next to the Gore River! This was a weekend we will never forget!

Owner response:Therese, So glad you had a great time and enjoyed Ptarmigan. Please come back!

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Guest: Brian38 (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 11/16/08 Review Submitted: 11/16/08

We stayed during the first week of March 2008 and plan on coming back for more in the spring of 2009. The location can't be beat as you're close to the shuttle, groceries, and the highway. Plus, the creek was beautiful.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/28/08 Review Submitted: 10/28/08

The place was great! And Maureen was fantastic to work with as she let us have a later check-out and many options for our stay. Perfect location! Watched the Olympics on the plasma and all the comforts of home.

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Guest: Kelly Pietrs (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 09/02/08 Review Submitted: 09/02/08

This is a fantastic condo! It is sparkling clean, well organized and comfortable. We loved falling asleep listening to Gore Creek. The owner, Maureen, went out of her way to make our stay comfortable and certainly takes pride in her mountain get- away!

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Guest: Shaw Family1 (New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 07/21/08 Review Submitted: 07/21/08

This was a perfect summer vacation spot for our family. The owners have thought of every little detail and the condo is well equipped. It offers so much for such a reasonable price. We greatly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.

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Guest: Dan (Boulder)
Date of Stay: 07/09/08 Review Submitted: 07/09/08

We had a great visit. It was a perfect condo with great amenities. The kids loved the pool, everything was convenient and being on the creek is so peaceful. The owners were very helpful and accommodating.

Owner response:So glad you had a great visit to Vail and Ptarmigan Unit #36.

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Guest: Laura Koehler (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 04/12/08 Review Submitted: 04/12/08

What a great condo! It was perfect. There was firewood for the fireplace - which was great since it snowed every day. The grill was great and I couldn't believe how convenient the bus was. The condo is huge and we spent several evenings pplayign games around the dinign room table. Thanks for the wonderful time I was able to spend with my family in such a comfortable and homey place.

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Guest: Ty Findley (Waco, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/26/08 Review Submitted: 03/26/08

Wow talk about a great place to spend some vacationaing time. The house was the perfect location, you literally walk out the door to the bus stop and you off to the slopes! When we were tired of sking, we had a blast relaxing in the hot tub or hanging out in the cozy living room watching movies on the huge TV. Wish I was still there. Such a nice place to stay, THANKS!!!

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Guest: Prumo Family (Avon Lake, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/25/08 Review Submitted: 03/25/08

We just returned from a week of skiing in Paradise, as we call it. Sunny days, great snow and a superb place to stay. This townhouse is everything one needs to enjoy Vail. The location was perfect, just steps away from the town Shuttle and food store. The new kitchen and baths were really nice and the rustic feel of the space was perfect as well. It is CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN. It was also quiet and restful after a full day on the Mountain.

Owner response:Thank you for staying at Ptarmigan Unit 36. Please come back and stay with us again. PS - we call it Paradise also and we've been here for 25 years!

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Guest: S. Bagiatis (Southwest PA)
Date of Stay: 03/07/08 Review Submitted: 03/07/08

I brought my family of 6 out to Vail (along with my brother and his son) for a perfect Rocky Mountain ski trip. The weather was perfect with sun and blue skies for 4 days straight. This condo was yet another piece to our perfect vacation. Don't even think twice about the cleanliness, comfort, or convenience of this condo. Hats off to Maureen and family for a top notch place. We loved it!!! The condo is super stocked with EVERYTHING you need. It is super clean and cozy. The bus stop is right across the street and ONE stop from the Cascade lift. Trust me, you'll love everything about this place...

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Guest: S. Bagiatis + Family (Greensburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 03/05/08 Review Submitted: 03/05/08

I brought my family of 6 out to Vail (along with my brother and his son) for a perfect Rocky Mountain ski trip. The weather was perfect with sun and blue skies for 4 days straight. This condo was yet another piece to our perfect vacation. Don't even think twice about the cleanliness, comfort, or convenience of this condo. Hats off to Maureen and family for a top notch place. We loved it!!! The condo is super stocked with EVERYTHING you need. It is super clean and cozy. The bus stop is right across the street and ONE stop from the Cascade lift. Trust me, you'll love everything about this place...

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Guest: Debra Bray (Chesterfield, Mo)
Date of Stay: 02/24/08 Review Submitted: 02/24/08

The condo was a great place to relax after a day of snowboarding. It was very quiet and very comfortable.

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Guest: Sandra Bainbridge (Brussels Belgium)
Date of Stay: 12/30/07 Review Submitted: 12/30/07

The townhouse was a perfect place for our family to meet and celebrate Christmas. We put up a Christmas tree and did all the traditional cooking with ease. We loved the wood fireplace and the location to the ski bus.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/30/07 Review Submitted: 11/30/07

This condo was a perfect location for us - and we loved the creek view out back. We cooked an early Thanksgiving dinner in the well-equipped kitchen for our daughter & her friends. Everything we needed was there and well-organized. The bathrooms were beautiful and the king bed was oh so comfortable. We can't wait to come back!

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Guest: Judy,Mark, Mickey & Sharon (Blairsville, GA )
Date of Stay: 03/05/07 Review Submitted: 03/05/07

Hi, enjoyed the condo and it was nice to have the bus so close. We didn't get to use the fireplace or hot tub but did get a nice rest! It snowed EVERYDAY and even though it was nice it cut the skiing short each day. REALLY love your place and hope we get to stay there again! 02-24-07-03-03-07

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Guest: Anne Marie1 (Boston)
Date of Stay: 02/27/07 Review Submitted: 02/27/07

The access to the mountain was great! The bus stop was right outside the door, and literally the 1st stop thereafter brings you to Cascade, where there is never a wait to buy tickets or jump on the chairlift. The townhouse was perfect for our family's ski vacation - brand new clean bathrooms are always a bonus !

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Guest: Jennifer18 (Colorado Springs)
Date of Stay: 02/12/07 Review Submitted: 02/12/07

Nice townhouse; we really liked how close it was to the bus. We also enjoyed the newly remodeled kitchen and baths, comfortable beds, woodburning fireplace and enclosed hot tub.

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Guest: Jeff Katz (Catonsville, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 02/05/07 Review Submitted: 02/05/07

We had a great time in Vail! Ptarmigan was very convenient to skiing and Unit #36 had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I would come back again!

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Guest: Susan 2 (Castle Rock, CO)
Date of Stay: 01/26/07 Review Submitted: 01/26/07

We loved the townhouse! Especially the wood burning fireplace. The newly remodeled kitchen was beautiful and it was obvious that the bathrooms had all been recently remodeled. They were NEW and CLEAN! All the space and beds were an added bonus. Our 3 daughters especially loved the loft.

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Guest: Jenn1 (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 01/19/07 Review Submitted: 01/19/07

The townhouse was absolutely PERFECT. Bus was incredible convenient, place was cozy and comfortable, there was more than enough sleeping room, and the hot tub and flat screen TV were just added bonuses! I would definitely stay again on my next trip to Vail.

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Guest: Mick Murphy (Boston)
Date of Stay: 01/08/07 Review Submitted: 01/08/07

Fabulous accomodation, exceptional location, easily accomodates 6-8 peopl. 5 stars

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Guest: Nikki & Jack (Bridgeville,PA)
Date of Stay: 12/26/06 Review Submitted: 12/26/06

We stayed at your lovely townhouse in early December and had a great time! The location is so convienient...the bus to the slopes is super! The TH is comfortable & cozy and the kitchen and bathrooms are wonderful! We really enjoyed the hottub after a day on the slopes! Thanks for a great vacation spot...we'll be back!!

Owner response:Thank you. We enjoyed having you. You are always welcome back. The Hewett Family

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