End Unit Ski Villa (right of Aspens) on Private Street in Private Neighborhood
Location: Highlander, Peak 9, Breckenridge, Northwest, Colorado, USA (Adjacent to Snowflake Lift; 3 blocks to downtown) View Map
Accommodations: Townhome, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 7-9)
Keywords: Breckenridge Highlander Peak 9: * villa * * private home * * town house * * condominium *
Nestled next to the Snowflake lift, with access to both Peaks 8 and 9, this professionally decorated, three bedroom/four bathroom ski home can be the perfect retreat for a family vacation or friends reunion. Located just a short walk from historic Breckenridge with its mining heritage, our ski villa can be the cornerstone for a holiday in the world renown Rocky Mountains.
With 2,400 square feet of living space (231 square meters), vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, heated slate & wood flooring and two stone fireplaces, this home accommodates up to nine guests. Our home's layout, with the great room, dining room and kitchen on the main level and bedrooms above and below, is designed for daytime interaction and nighttime privacy.
Our ski home is located across the street from the private Snowflake Chairlift plaza and just a short walk (3-4 blocks) to the center of Breckenridge.
The main level features an open floor plan and family-friendly great room including:
* 2 sofas, 2 deep-cushion swivel-chairs, a gas fireplace with stone hearth and elk sculpture
* vintage skiing decor i.e. skis, a toboggan & snow shoes mounted on upper walls
* a wet bar with a full length, iron cast mirror
* a wall mouted 40" Sony flat screen TV viewable from anywhere in the great room area
* a luxurious powder room with an upgraded granite wash basin & elegant aspen inspired mirror
* Colorado slate flooring with radiant floor heating
Adjacent to the great room is a private deck with a hot tub that's perfect for relaxing with the kids or a glass of wine while gazing at the night lights of Breckenridge, the Milky Way or during the day, the Colorado landscape and wildlife. The deck overlooks a 1/2 acre of 'open space' with privacy uncommon to a ski area property. The deck also has comfortable log seating for two.
The dining area features an antique walnut dining room table and authetic indian woven rug; it sits 10 including 6 person leather seating in the dining room and the adjacent breakfast bar.
The villa's sleeping arrangements can accommodate up to 9 adults and includes:
* a top floor, professionally decorated master suite with a king sized bed, 32" flat screen TV, gas fireplace, walk-in closet, jetted tub, shower and his/her sinks
* a loft area with a deck and a loveseat sleeper perfect for relaxing with a good book
* a lower level,professionally decorated, private master bedroom with queen sized bed, full bath with jetted tub, shower, his/her sinks and walk-in closet
* a private third bedroom with twin beds, a trundle and full bath
* a queen sleeper sofa in the living room is avaliable for additional bedding.
All the beds in the unit are accessorized with upgraded cotton linens.
The villa/townhome home has multiple entertainment options:
* three cable TVs
* board games
* a selection of best sellers and historic literature is located in the reading area of the loft including the early U.S. President letters and speeches.
One of our favorite areas of the home is the loft where we'll relax privately to reflect on the learnings, delights and accomplishments of the day while planning the next. From the loft is a view of the night lights of Breck or durring the day, 12,000 ft. Mount Baldy.
For your convenience the townhome has a large laundry room equipped with a full washer, dryer, iron and ironing board.
Attached to the unit is a private heated garage with plenty of room for puting on or taking off ski boots.
Across the street from the ski villa is the Snowflake Chairlift and Blue Sky Lodge featuring a health spa, ski rentals, lift ticket office and ski storage. In addition we have friends in the ski industry who offer personal ski instruction and mountian tours; massage at the house; back country snowmobiling and other winter holiday services to make for a life-long memories. experience
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Deluxe washer in unit
- Dryer : Deluxe dryer in unit
- Linens Provided : Natural organic (100% cotton) linens
- Garage : Heated 1 car gargage with area for changing ski boots and driveway for an additional car
- Gas Fireplace (2) : Gas fireplaces in great room and in upstairs master bedroom
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : 2 single beds with trundle
- Convertible Bed (2) : 1 Queen sofa sleeper in living area 1 Love seat sleeper in loft area
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath (2) : Jetted tub in upstairs master bedroom bath Jetted tub in lower master bedroom bath
- Private Hot Tub : Private hot tub on deck off the great room area
- Shared Hot Tub (2) : Shared hottubs also at Lower Village Association Private Pool Area
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 1 40" flat screen TV in great room 1 32" flat screen TV in master bedroom 1 TV in lower master bedroom
- Shared Pool : Shared indoor/outdoor heated pool at Lower Village Association Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully equipped kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : Private deck with log seating and hot tub with views of Breckenridge downtown
- Balcony : Balcony on 2nd Level off master bedroom and loft area
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Scenic views of town and Mt Baldy from both decks
- Ski-In : Please inquire about trails that enable ski-in
- Ski-Out : Steps to ski out
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi available throughout villa/townhome
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Board Games including chess, checkers, Monopoly and others
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 23, 2011 - Jan 07, 2012 $ 799/Night *
Jan 08, 2012 - Feb 16, 2012 $ 499/Night * (ULRFest, Int'l Snowsculpture Comp)
Feb 17, 2012 - March 31, 2012 $ 559/Night * (Breck Mardi Gras)
Apr 01, 2012 - April 22, 2012 $ 399/Night * (Easter, Scheduled Closing)
* Discounts available depending upon length of stay
Add'l Cleaning Fee $175; 11.675% CO State, County & City Tax
Refundable Damage Deposit: $500
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Number 1: Location & Reviews: Elegant, Steps to Slopes & Town
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Highlander
After looking at properties for over three years around Summit County, our unit at the Highlander came avaialable. We bought it over the weekend from a former P&G executive.
We love the location of the Highlander i.e. steps from the Snowflake trailhead & chairlift as well as amenities of the Blue Sky Lodge (health spa, ski rentals, storage) while also only 3 blocks from the center of Breckenridge.
The Highlander is a diverse and global community with professionals from all walks of life and the world. We share a love of skiing, the mountains and zest for life.
We love Breckenridge because of:
** its authentic and colorful history
** the well preserved Victorian architecture
** the abundant and diverse options for dining
** the art & photography galleries
** the 4-season choices for adult & child activities
** the plentiful snowfall
** the very friendly locals
** the fascinating people it attracts from around the world
Each season in Breckenridge is special:
** During the ski season, there's 300" of snow, 5 holidays to celebrate as a family as well as Breck's Ulr Festival and the International Ice Sculpting Competition in January
** Mud-season beckons a walk with coffee to the nearby mountain streams, beaver ponds and private lake; We also look forward to the independent films of the Breckenridge Film Festival
** Summer, our favorite, features all the activities of a destination vacation including art festivals on the 4th and Labor Day weekends
** In the Autumn there's Oktoberfest, spectacular aspen colors, crisp mountain air and the anticipation of another ski season
The Unique Benefits at this Townhome
** Our home is not a rental unit but rather our home that we rent to guests that appreciate it like we do:
** With 2400 sq ft spread over 3 levels it has an open, spacious, mountain home feel but with privacy for sleeping
** We have new Colorado slate flooring with radiant heat throughout the mai floor of the home
** It’s the most secluded of all the Highlander subdivision townhomes from the road (and bus noise)
** Its steps away from the Snowflake chair lift and local bus stop; the no fees bus can take you nearby Frisco, the outlet (discount) stores of Silverthorne, the nearby ski resorts (Copper, Keystone and A-Basin) and the Breckenridge grocery store
** The private deck & hot tub overlooks an adjacent open area with native plantings and the town of Breckenridge; at night, it also has a great view of the Milky Way…perfect with a glass of wine
** It's impeccably clean e.g. the heated garage floor was sealed in a light color, the 2 redwood decks & hot tub were recently re-stained
** Though a car is not necessary, the heated garage has room for putting on/taking off boots and storing skis
** We can arrange to have you meet our Breckenridge friends that are world renown artists, own specialty boutique shops or provide discounted professional ski/snowboard lessons, dinner sleigh rides, snowmobile tours, ski rentals, spa treatments, photography field trips, etc
Discouts are available for ski passes, Charter Ski/Snowboard Rentals and at the Blue Sage Day Spa
At the private heated indoor/outdoor pool are lounge chairs, 3 hot tubs, changing facilities and a life guard. (Alcoholic beverages are permitted).
Downtown Breckenridge's town plaza where there's the event pavillion, visitor's center, Christmas tree, history museum, ice sculptures, shops and restaurants. Approx. 5-10 minute walk from the ski villa.
Site of International Snow Sculpture Competition, concerts, and musicals
Owner's Map of Highlander
Originally from Chicago, Pamela and Steve Sparough now live in Boulder, Colorado with their son.
* Pamela is a former talent agent. She is now a stay-at-home mom engaged in fund raising for non-profit organizations
* Cameron is a recent graduate of Regis Jesuit High School and a passionate, park skier currently taking a year off before continuing his studies at the Univ of CO.
* Steve is a former strategy partner at IBM now an independent management consultant. He recently returned from Saudi Arabia where he worked with the kingdom as they sought to advance their e-government program in preparation for the upcoming UN rankings.
Property Photos
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- End Unit Ski Villa (right of Aspens) on Private Street in Private Neighborhood - Breckenridge, Colorado Vacation Rental
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- 250 Steps from the Front Door is Tkt Office, Private Snowflake Lift & Rentals - Breckenridge, Colorado Vacation Rental
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- Just a 10 Min Walk is Historic & Picturesque Main St Breckenridge - Breckenridge, Colorado Vacation Rental
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- Private Entrance and Garage. Sidewalk & Driveway are maintenance free
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- Great Room w/ Sunny, Southern Exposure, Heated Floors & Seating for 7 Adults
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- Great Room w/ Gas Fireplace, Elk Sculpture and 40" Sony HD Flat Screen TV
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- Main Floor Powder Room w/ "Aspen" Mirror, circa 1900 Photo and Granite Basin
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- Hallway Table & Lamp Representative of the Professional Decorating Finishes
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- Dining Room w/ Elk Chandelier, Antique Table, Indian Artwork & Seating for 6
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- Fully Equipped Kitchen w/ GE Appliances (dispensing H2O tastier than Aquafina)
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- Professionally Decorated Mstr Bdrm w/Fireplace, FlatTV, Jacuzzi & Walk-in Closet
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- Custom Master Bed w/ Ralph Lauren Bedspread, Fine Sheeting & Pillowtop Mattress
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- Western Ski Bedroom w/Private Bath and Sleeping for 3 Cowboys(girls)
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- Lower Level Master Bedroom w/Private Bath, Jacuzzi and Walk-in Closet
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- Colorado, Mosaic, Slate Flooring is used throughout the Main Floor and Stairs
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- The Private Deck & Hot Tub w/ Seating for 4 Adults & Views of Breck at Night
Traveler Reviews (10)
Second Visit to Highlander...... Because it is Great!!!!
Guest: Jody
(Delaware)
Date of Stay: 01/03/12
Review Submitted: 01/13/12
We stayed at Highlander in Jan. 2011 and returned this Jan 2012. Highlander is a beautiful home close to the Snowflake Lift and within walking distance to town. We loved the hot tub after a day on the slopes along with the heated floors though out the home. Charter Ski Rental and storage is at the Snowflake lift just a short walk from the house. There is also a bus stop at the Snowflake lift that will take you anywhere in town. Pamela and Steve have put a lot of love and care into their home and it is reflected in all the amenities. They have been very helpful in making both of our trips to Breckenridge a remarkable family vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Can't go wrong with this place!
Guest: Beth
(Ohio)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10
Review Submitted: 02/21/11
We had the great pleasure of staying in this house over Christmas break this year. It was our first trip to Breckenridge and with so many properties to choose from, we felt truly blessed to have stumbled upon this one! From the moment we began the reservation process with the owner, Steve, until the end of the trip..everything about this place exceeded our expectations. The home is in a Perfect Location for lift access as well as getting to town. The layout,comfort and cleanliness of the home is impeccable and again having been our first trip to Breck...Steves recommendations for getting around, restaurants, spas, etc. Proved to be invaluable! We use vrbo a lot when we travel and have always had a good experience. This one was THE BEST! Thanks so mich Sparough's for sharing your beautiful home!
Owner response:The best thing about sharing our ski home is the chance to meet families we would never have met otherwise. They come from areas of the US and abroad I love to hear about, are engaged in careers that are generally a polar opposite to mine and have planned a ski holiday to spend quality time with each other. To hear them enjoy Breckenridge and our ski home as much as we do makes renting our home extremely rewarding.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great owners and great place.
Guest: Steve
(DC)
Date of Stay: 08/12/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/10
Steve was very helpful and greeted us personally when we arrived. He showed us around their very nice home which is an end unit with a deck. By opening the windows you get a great cool breeze that was very welcomed since we had endured the hot DC summer. We used the house as our base to river raft, go on an all-terrain vehicle tour, mountain bike down ski slopes, and bike from Vail Pass back into town. It is very close to town for dining and shopping. I highly recommend this place and would stay again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great owners and great place.
Guest: Steve
(DC)
Date of Stay: 08/12/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/10
Steve was very helpful and greeted us personally when we arrived. He showed us around their very nice home which is an end unit with a deck. By opening the windows you get a great cool breeze that was very welcomed since we had endured the hot DC summer. We used the house as our base to river raft, go on an all-terrain vehicle tour, mountain bike down ski slopes, and bike from Vail Pass back into town. It is very close to town for dining and shopping. I highly recommend this place and would stay again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
wonderful ski vacation for our family of 5
Guest: skiboys5
(chagrin falls Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/20/10
Review Submitted: 04/09/10
This property was perfect for our family. We were right across the street from the Charter Rentals, where I left my boots and skiis, and across the street from the Snowflake lift (rarely crowded). We drove into town when needed, even though only a few blocks away from main street. Parking was never a problem. Accomodations were great! Heated garage for your ski gear and car, and plenty of space indoors for them as well. Nice private hot tub big enough for all of us. Property was very clean, beautifully decorated, all the amenities we needed, quiet. Property owners were extremely helpful with recommendations of places to go and see and offered to stop by and discuss all with us personally! We had a great trip and would stay here again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Tricia Hupperich
(Lake Zurich, IL USA)
Date of Stay: 02/17/10
Review Submitted: 02/17/10
Location*Comfort*Cleanliness* - that's what we look for in choosing our family vacations spots and Highlander had it all! We have stayed at other Ski In Ski Out places that were crowded. We loved being able to walk from the townhouse to the ski rental, ticket booth and chairlift with NO hassles. It was a short, easy walk. The place is clean and spacious. The beds were very comfy, especially, the newly decorated Master Suite! Loved the heated floors and the relaxing hot tub! All of your recommendations were greatly appreciated! Everyone took great care of us. After a day of skiing - some of us girls treated ourselves to the Spa, next to Charter Rental- it was the best! Hope to come back again next year!
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Guest: Clark family4
(Bainbridge Island, WA)
Date of Stay: 02/17/10
Review Submitted: 02/17/10
We had a great family reunion in this cozy home with a perfect location to so many activities. Just a 2 minute walk to the ski rental, lifts, buses & wonderful spa. A short 10 minute walk to a downtown filled with charm, nice people and great restaurants. The home was nicely decorated and had very comfortable beds. Steve & Pam were very caring hosts before our arrival that made our trip so enjoyable. Thanks so much!!!
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Guest: Robert70
(Hamburg/Germany)
Date of Stay: 02/14/10
Review Submitted: 02/14/10
Our family enjoyed staying at the Highlander Villa very much. We have spent Christmas and New Years there, likely the busiest time of the years. A great benefit of the location is the chair lift accross the road, which allowed us to avoid the crowds at the bases. The place is cozy, well equipped and offers plenty of space. Pamela and Steve were very helpful in explaining everything and giving us suggestions. The town of Breckenrige is charming and offers very good restaurants for everybody (Sushi was fantastic). We enjoyed that the town has a historic background and not being an "artificial" ski resort (even if historic means a different thing to us, living in Germany). The option of driving to the other ski-resorts of the area for day trips was also a factor for us.
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Guest: Paul93
(Durham, NC)
Date of Stay: 01/05/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/10
We really enjoyed our Breckenridge stay. Our place was roomy, nicely decorated, clean, and extremely convenient to the ski rental shop, slopes, and an easy walk to downtown Breckenridge. In addition, we really enjoyed soaking in the nice hot tub after skiing all day. It is a great family home that includes incredible surroundings!
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Guest: Holbrook family
(Bellevue, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/29/09
Review Submitted: 09/29/09
We really enjoyed our stay at your home in Breckenridge (April 2009). The home was very comfortable and we enjoyed the movies and board games that were there. We also appreciated having a BBQ and hot tub to use on the deck. The ease of renting and storing skis/snowboards at the rental shop across the street was fabulous as well as being able to buy lift tickets and catch the lift there. Your suggestions for restaurants and general navigation around Breck were very helpful too.
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