Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect.

Guest: VanFamilySkiDudes (Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/08/12

Well I was a little skeptical because all the reviews are so glowing, but I'm pleased to report that this condo **absolutely** lives up to all the praise. It's recently renovated - very tasteful, clean, and comfortable. It's private and quiet, with a beautiful view to the south of the lake and mountains. The 2-BR, 2 full bath layout with twin beds was the key for our family with 2 teenage boys. The location is central, so it's ideal for exploring Avon and other towns, but access is easy and the shuttles up to Beavercreek are convenient. Most important is the hospitality of the owner. Reed met us personally when we arrived, checked in with us during the stay, and was completely accommodating. And the condo was generously stocked - not just linens and paper goods, but down to details like spices and firewood, that just made the week so relaxing. My wife and I agreed that even with the hundreds of houses in the Vail valley, we would probably come right back to this one.

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

Wonderful week in this lovely condo!

Guest: Kathy (Santa Barbara, California)
Date of Stay: 02/18/12 Review Submitted: 03/11/12

We enjoyed everything about this lovely condo, especially the view of the lake from the living room. The lake has walking paths and even ice skating. There is a kiosk where you can rent skates. The condo fit our family well, with a king bed in the master bedroom and twin beds in the second bedroom. The couch converts to a bed also. We either used our car or walked, although buses run frequently and there is a bus stop right in front of the complex, providing convenient access to the gondola up to Beaver Creek. The owner met us at the condo when we arrived and gave us helpful information about Avon and Beaver Creek, which we appreciated as this was our first visit. The skiing was wonderful at Beaver Creek and the condo was perfect. We would definitely stay here again.

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

You will not be disappointed

Guest: Jim and Michele (Kansas City, MO)
Date of Stay: 01/23/12 Review Submitted: 02/01/12

We have stayed at many different places in Avon, CO over the years and this is by far our favorite. I'm writing this now after our 3rd year in a row staying here for four nights. We love the proximity to everything a ski vacation needs - close to the shuttle, close to the lower free parking lots for Beaver Creek, great restaurants - you get the picture. Reed the owner is a great guy and the condo is by far the best we have stayed at - updated and modern. We love the view of the mountain and its great after a long day at the slopes to sit on the deck, relax and watch the groomers at night. We will be looking at dates soon to re-book for next year. After staying here, I'm sure you will do the same.

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

Pretty and Perfect

Guest: Claire (Coconut Grove, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

Reed never even asked us to write a review, and I just really wanted to do this because it was such a wonderful stay in Beaver Creek/Vail for our family. Of course Reed was there to meet us upon arrival and give us lots of detailed information on the area! We are a skiing family, but had never been in this area (we've skied all over Europe and other parts of Canada and Colorado) , and it's obviously very expensive. We found this accommodation to be in a reasonable range for the area, and very upscale with absolutely wonderful beds (very important.. after a day of skiing - and BTW the sofa bed has a total air mattress on top that was a dream for our daughter) and very convenient to both Beaver Creek and Vail (like a 10 minute drive). It was kind of hard to drag our teenage boys out of the comfortable beds, if you can call that a downside. We skied BC the first day, and opted the next 2 days for Vail, with more trails and very accommodating to the kids ages and volume of trails. We had a total blast with our family of 5, three kids 18, 16, 12. Reed - (and I'm sure his wife we never met :) ) thought of every detail in the condo, including convenient parking, firestarters, just drop the match into the fireplace, stacked firewood, and the best wind-down after a full day of skiing. Our evenings in the condo were as wonderful as our days on the slopes. Thanks for the wonderful stay in your fantastic condo. We really appreciated all of the details! It made for a fantastic family vacation and we highly recommend this property! Would rent it again if available next season! :)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Well appointed nice condo

Guest: Joan (Kansas)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 12/21/11

First off, I would say we've stayed in a lot of rental properties - this was one of the cleanest and most well-stocked units we have ever stayed in. It was very clean - which is always nice. Lots of towels, pillows, blankets, kitchen towels, laundry soap, spices, you name it - it seemed to be there. We are used to taking our own salt and pepper shakers! The are no dresser units - but the closets have built in shelves which work very nicely for all your stuff. Place for skis at the door. Another big hall closet. Large dining room table. Kitchen big enough and most everything you need. Two twin beds in the second bedroom. The family room has the television, and a fold out couch with a "blow up" mattress. One of the best roll-aways we've ever seen. You can sleep easily two in master, two on twins, and one or two on the couch. We took along a blow up twin mattress - and this worked as another place to crash while watching TV. There is a full couch and one comfy chair. Only suggestion would be another comfy chair and an ottoman to put up feet at the end of a ski day. The owners are very nice, responsive and helpful with questions. Recommended Blue Plate And it was excellent - I would recommend it. We would stay again. Thank you!

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

Loved It

Guest: SJ (Des Moines, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 03/14/11 Review Submitted: 03/27/11

Our family of four stayed at this property in March 2011 and loved it. The Condo was very clean, included all the items needed for a short stay, and the owner was extremely kind and helpful. For skiers, the gondola in Avon is relatively close (I drove our skiers to and from it, which was about a 3-minute drive). Buses are also available. The lake is a nice view from the condo and the trail around the lake is a nice walk. The fireplace and large flat-screen TV were lovely after a busy day outside. The condo was comfortable, convenient, and reasonable. We loved our stay and hope to return in the future.

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Perfect place, Great location

Guest: Ted (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 01/13/11 Review Submitted: 01/28/11

We had a perfect time. The condo was spotless, in great condition and totally as described and photographed. Worked out great with two kids. Very convenient for skiing - short drive to Vail and took a 90 second drive to a free parking lot and grabbed free shuttle to base of Beaver Creek (other easy alternative is grab bus right out front and go to the gondola at the Westin). The patio opens right up to the park and Nottingham Lake - we think it would be a great spot in the summer, too. Grabbed dinner with kids at Pazzo's Pizza and would go there again.

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

Enjoyed our stay very much!

Guest: Sally (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/11

Our vacation was great and we enjoyed our stay in this condo very much. The owner was friendly and helpful.. They even offered to return a pair of missing gloves that were found by the cleaning crew. We loved the location.. convenient to everything. We will definitely stay here again!

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What a beautiful condo!!

Guest: Caroline (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 12/18/10 Review Submitted: 12/28/10

We just returned home from spending a week in this beautiful property. What a week it was! Our vacation began by being greeted by the owner of the property who could not have been any kinder in showing us around the unit and pointing out all of its features. He also gave us great tips of restaurants and other "non-ski" family activities that were going on that week in the area- concerts, parades, natural springs, etc. Our two young sons were thrilled that he even left a bowl full of candy canes for their enjoyment! The condo itself is located in the town of Avon, and the foot of Beaver Creek. Even though we had rented a car for the week, and thought that we would be driving to Beaver Creek, we took the Owners seasoned advice and walked maybe 150 feet to the bus stop that is at the entrance of the complex, caught the free bus to Avon Station then walked across the street to the Westin's Gondola. It was super easy and quick! We did end up driving on the days that we skied at Vail. The unit itself has everything that one would need! We actually went to Pazzo's for pizza the first night (again per the Owner's suggestion- delicious!), but cooked dinner the remainder of time in the condo. It truly felt like a home away from home. Without a doubt we would stay at this location again!

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

Excellent Hide Away

Guest: Frankie (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 08/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

A tastefully decorated, immaculately clean and well maintained compact unit complete with top of the line appliances, high end electronics and plenty of thoughtful amenities. Close to the path around Nottingham Lake as well bus route and major roads with lovely views. Nice place to stay. Only negatives are: master bath narrows and mighty be a tight fit for anyone of "size" and both bedrooms hear sound of road traffic but that doesn't prevent a good night's sleep after a day out and about. Good sized City Market in Avon along with several deli-bakeries and wine stores to load up and eat in the unit. Ti Amo continues to excel as a local favorite Italian restaurant and reservations during the middle of an August week were necessary. Despite this, mid August is a quieter, more relaxed time to visit and enjoy the beautiful mountain valleys, bike paths and hiking trails. Lots of families enjoying themselves. Our favorite time to visit and we hope to return to this unit.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/03/09 Review Submitted: 04/03/09

We had a great stay in late March 09. The location was great, the condo was modern and updated and the owner was very helpful. He made us feel like a member of the family. We hope to come back soon and rent this unit.

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Guest: Wisconsin family (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 02/28/09 Review Submitted: 02/28/09

Our family of 4 loved this property! We had an excellent stay....very comfortable furnishings, fireplace, kitchen setup, linens, everything A+. Very convenient for catching the gondola to Beaver Creek. Great personal service from owner. Reasonable rates. Highly recommended!

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Guest: Gabriel and Family (Fernandez)
Date of Stay: 01/11/09 Review Submitted: 01/11/09

We were delighted! We are discerning guests and enjoy finding good deals for elegant, comfortable and functional stays. This villa exceeded our expectations. We were warmly greeted by the owner and found the villa, in a word, spotless. The villa is elegantly decorated, functional and better, we thought, than advertised. It is tastefully detailed with local cultural icons which add to the experience. The beds are ample and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped. It has plenty of closet space. It also provides a large digital TV and Comcast cable, with enough programming to satisfy kids and adults, and a comfortable sofa to view it. There is a nearby Recreation Center with Jacuzzis and a Pool. Bring the swim suits! The owner volunteered to offer advice on the area and he was gracious about our calls for advice. He called us during our stay to ensure that we were ok. We had nothing adverse to report. We highly recommend this villa and the owners. We will be back!

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Guest: JIM EICKHOLZ,MD (PADUCAH,KY)
Date of Stay: 01/04/09 Review Submitted: 01/04/09

WE STAYED HERE AROUND CHRISTMAS '08.WE WERE ALSO GREETED BY THE OWNER,AND HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.THE CONDO WAS EXACTLY LIKE THE PICTURES ON THE WEB SITE,BUT PICTURES DO NOT SHOW THE UPSCALE LINENS PRESENT TO ADD TO THE COMFORT OF OUR STAY.I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THIS CONDO AND OWNER.WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CONDO

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Guest: P&L Norman (Heavenly Lake Tahoe, NV)
Date of Stay: 03/16/08 Review Submitted: 03/16/08

We were warmly greeted at the condo by the owner upon arrival. It was pleasantly clean and furnished exactly as shown on the website. A very comfortable ski condo with all amenities and accessories of a home! Its convenient location on the Avon ski shuttle route allows easy access to the Riverfront gondola and Lower Beaver Creek Express lift. We had another excellent ski week with fresh snow at Vail & Beaver Creek. More reasons for us to return every year since 2002!

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