View of home - (Photo taken from ski run - skier in right lower corner)
Location: Mountain Village, Telluride Area, Southwest, Colorado, USA (Benchmark Drive) View Map
Accommodations: House, 7 Bedrooms, 6 Baths (Sleeps 14-16)
Mountain Village is european-style Alpine community nestled in the San Juan Mountains high above the Town of Telluride, at 9,500+ foot elevation.
SKIING: True Ski-in / ski-out. A skier's paradise. This home is located directly slope-side on the Galloping Goose ski run, with over 300 feet of ski frontage on one of the most easily accessible ski runs on the mountain (perfect for all skier/snowboard levels). Ski down from your back door to Lift 1 or Lift 10 to access all levels of terrain, or the Mountain Village core. Telluride averages over 25' of snow per season.
PRIVACY: This home is located on a secluded and private dead-end road at 10,000 feet altitude. The lot is heavily wooded on all sides (Aspens & Pines) for complete privacy.
TRANSPORTATION: There is no need to drive anywhere, because skiing is out your back door. Ski to the Mountain Village core for dining or shopping, or take advantage of the free car/SUV service for homeowner guests (Dial-a-Ride). Access to the Town of Telluride is a 13-minute free Gondola ride over the ski mountain tops, the most scenic “commute” you will ever make.
MAIN LEVEL:
• The enormous great room boasts a three-story floor-to-ceiling native stone fireplace adjacent to a towering wall of windows, looking out over the Galloping Goose ski run and the San Juan Mountain Range.
• The dining room seats ten comfortably and offers easy access to the deck for gas grilling.
• The kitchen includes new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, natural stone flooring and custom-painted cabinetry. This fully-furnished kitchen is a chef's delight. In the morning, enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the elk from the 7-person breakfast nook, surrounded by towering pines.
• A large deck along the back of the home provides views of the Rocky Mountains, skiiers during daytime, and spectacular starry nighttime skys. In the summertime, step off the deck for immediate access to hiking or mountain biking on some of the area’s most beautiful trails. Watch for wildlife such as coyote, elk, deer, marmot, bear, hawk, bald eagles, etc., and enjoy the magnificent scenery and towering Pine and Aspen trees.
• The new eight-person Sundance hot tub allows guests to watch the skiers pass by, with the San Juan Mountain Range as a backdrop. The hot tub includes integrated CD stereo, iPod deck and aromatherapy jets.
• A full bath on the main floor provides quick access to fluffy towels and a warm shower following your soak in the hot tub.
• Two mud rooms provide ample space for your ski gear and shopping treasures.
• A two-car heated garage provides warm parking, and is equipped with an additional refrigerator and freezer.
• A large bedroom on the main floor includes a queen bed with a new Simmons Beautyrest pillow-top mattress, a large library (several hundred leather hardbound classic and antique books), SONY television, DVD player, CD player and an antique (prohibition-era) slot machine.
LOWER LEVEL:
• The FAMILY & GAME ROOM offers a 50" high-definition flat-panel SONY television, DVD player and movie library, oversized leather sofa and ottoman, over-stuffed club chairs, tournament-sized pool table, solid-wood foosball table, card & game table, wet bar with refrigerator, full-sized bath and a classic book library.
• The BUNK ROOM includes four custom-made pine log (double) bunk beds, antique desk, antique slot machines, flat-panel SONY television and DVD player. This room provides ample space for the kids (up to eight kids can sleep in this fun room). The bunk beds are fitted with new memory foam mattresses and lodge-style bedding.
* The KIDS' ROOM includes two custom-made twin size log beds with southwestern, cowboy iron décor. This room also includes a SONY flat-panel TV and DVD, with over 100 kids' DVD movies. This room is perfect for the little ones in the group.
• A full-service laundry room with new oversized front-load washer and dryer units (with steam option), and a full-sized sink. Additionally, a skier mud room provides direct ski access to the slopes, along with ample room for warm storage of ski gear and mountain bikes.
SECOND LEVEL: The second level includes two additional bedrooms, each with their own SONY flat-panel TV and private full bathroom. Both bedrooms have queen-sized beds with new Simmons Beautyrest Black (Helena) pillow-top mattresses, luxurious down comforters and high-end RL bedding.
THIRD LEVEL: The third level includes a bedroom with double bed and new mattress, down comforter, high-end RL bedding, SONY flat-panel TV, DVD player and private full bathroom.
The third level also includes a common sitting area, a master bedroom and master bathroom. A king-sized Simmons Beautyrest (Black) mattress, down comforter, high-end RL bedding, gas fireplace, SONY HD flat-panel television, walk-in closets (two), and mountain views, provide a welcome retreat. The master bath includes double sinks, whirlpool spa tub, walk-in steam shower, and private commode.
SUMMER FESTIVAL DATES:
MountainFilm
May 22 – May 25
Jazz Festival
June 4 – June 7
Balloon Rally
June 4 – June 7
Bluegrass Festival
June 18 – June 21
Wine Festival
June 25 – June 28
Plein-Air Festival
June 29 – July 4
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Yoga Festival
July 10 – July 12
Nothing Festival
July 17 – July 19
Rotary 4 x 4 Rally
July 24 – 26
Chamber Music Festival
August 6 – August 16
Festival of the Arts
August 14 – August 16
Mushroom Festival
August 21 – August 23
Film Festival
September 4 – September 7
Blues and Brews Festival
September 18 – September 20
Festival Dates TBA:
Wild West Fest
Bike Week
Red, White & Blues Concert
Fur Ball
KOTO Yankee Doodle Doo-Dah
Tech Festival
Cajun Festival
Oktoberfest
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: New high-capacity front-loading washer
- Dryer: New high-capacity front-loading dryer, with steam and anti-wrinkle features
- Linens Provided: Down comforters, high-thread count linens, goose-down pillows, high-end towels and linens
- Garage: Heated garage with automatic garage door, includes ample space for two full-sized (SUV) vehicles, plus gear. Also includes additional refrigerator and freezer.
- Covered Parking: Porte Cochere in front entry allows additional covered parking for one additional vehicle.
- Gas Fireplace: Gas fireplaces in Great Room and Master Bedroom. There is also an electric fireplace (w/heater) in game / family room.
- Beds
- King Bed: King bed has new Simmons Beautyrest Black (Helena) pillow-top mattress.
- Queen Bed: All queen beds have new Simmons Beautyrest Black (Helena) pillow-top mattresses.
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed: Bunk beds have new memory foam mattresses.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 8 televisions with cable service.
- DVD
- Video Library: Over 100 DVD movies and many DVD movies for children
- Video Games: Dora the Explorer - (children's game)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Music CD's in the Great Room.
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Jetted tub in Master bath.
- Private Hot Tub: New Sundance 8-person hot tub with CD player, integrated stereo speakers, iPod deck, and aromatherapy jets
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Also, a stand-alone "perfect cube" ice maker with soft and filtered water. Kitchen has new stainless steel appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: All new Pottery Barn servingware, new utensils and cutlery.
- Refrigerator: Additional refrigerator and freezer located in the garage.
- Dishwasher: New quiet feature diswasher.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Private chef is available by appointment.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Gas BBQ Grill with additional gas side burner and two propane tanks.
- Deck/Patio: Elevated deck overlooking the ski run and the San Juan Mountain Range.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: San Juan Mountains.
- Ski-In
- Ski-Out
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless internet works througout the home.
- Other Amenities
- Air humidifiers (3 integrated); Culligan soft water throughout the home; Library with hundreds of hardcover classic and antique books; Game closet with dozens of games & puzzles for kids and adults; Snow sleds; Snow skis and boots; Fly fishing gear; Gold panning equipment(yes, there is still gold in the creeks).
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Kids' Paradise. Wooded areas with hiking trails on all sides. No traffic. Elevated deck where parents can watch kids play in large back yard.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Ski on the "Galloping Goose" ski run out the back door; can also sled on ski run after-hours. The Galloping Goose ski run in the longest ski run on the mountain (4.6 miles).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Season:
Apr 07 - Nov 30 . . . . . . $ 1000 / night - (Festival rates higher)
Winter Season:
Dec 01 - Dec 19 . . . . . . $ 1250 / night
Dec 20 - Jan 03 . . . . . . $ 2500 / night - (Christmas 7 night minimum)
Jan 04 - Apr 06 . . . . . . $ 1500 / night - (Spring Break / Presidents' - $1750
Discounted weekly rates available / 12.4% Mountain Village lodging tax
"Forever Stay" . . . . . . $4M US DOL - (fully furnished home with Lexus SUV)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Spectacular Telluride-Mountain Village Alpine Home-Ski-in/Out
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Mountain Village
Telluride is unmatched in North America. In the winter, the ski resort has 18 lifts turning, including two high-speed gondolas, 120 ski trails, NASTAR course, terrain parks, backcountry and hike-to terrain, along with new (extreme) ski terrain being added each season. And forget crowds: the trails are never packed, and there is rarely a lift line. In the summer, the golf course, hiking, mountain-biking and fly-fishing is outstanding. Telluride is surrounded by mountains and has only 2000 residents. The topography is a box-canyon, so it cannot grow in any direction. This means no crowds or lift lines. The ENTIRE Town of Telluride is designated as a historical district, so the town maintains an "old west" mining-town feel with strictly-governed Victorian architecture and many interesting places to explore (abandoned mining towns, ghost towns, etc.). Hop in your four-wheel drive and you can cross over the mountain passes and explore Telluride's mining past. DON'T EXPECT: a chain store or restaurant, a Starbuck's, a gas station, a neon sign, traffic or even a stop light - (there are NONE). This town's character and growth has been strictly controlled and restricted by the town council and various historical committees, and there are NO compromises. This is not Vail or Aspen - you will not find evidence of a single commercial sell-out in the Town of Telluride.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Ski-in / Ski-out. This alpine home offers the best ski mountain access you will find in Mountain Village. Over the years, our family has rented many homes that were advertised as "ski-in" or "ski-out." Unfortunately, most turned out to be only "ski access." This always meant a long hike (with gear) at the beginning and/or end of the day. Direct ski-run access to your home throughout the day affords opportunities to meet, have lunch, drinks, change out gear, or just take a break. Best of all, if it starts to snow, you can ski in and strap on your snowboard to take advantage of some fresh pow-pow. As a bonus, living on the mountain allows you "fresh tracks" on your first run each morning, before the lifts start turning. Be the envy of every powder hound - there is no better way to start your ski day!
Hop on the free gondola for a 13 minute ride over the mountains and into the historic town of Telluride.
Free SUV service throughout Mountain Village for homeowners' and guests. No need to drive anywhere.
Shopping, fine dining, live music, outdoor ice skating, rock climbing, etc., all surrounded by world-class (6 star) resorts, with alpine-inspired (Bavarian Village) architecture.
Owner's Map of Mountain Village
Rich, Barbara and Jonah Geiger. We enjoy alpine skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, and exploring the Rocky Mountains. Our son Jonah (age 6) is an accomplished and nationally-ranked NASTAR skier. We enjoy participating in Jonah's other activities, which include ice hockey, soccer, baseball, karate, tennis, golf and mountain climbing. Jonah is also a skilled acoustic guitar player and has acted in several local plays.
Property Photos
- View of home - (Photo taken from ski run - skier in right lower corner) - Mountain Village, CO Ski-In/Ski-Out House with Private Hot Tub, Wireless Internet close to Restaurants
- NE Side - Exterior - Mountain Village, CO Ski-In/Ski-Out House with Private Hot Tub, Wireless Internet close to Restaurants
- Great Room (overlooking the Galloping Goose ski run and the mountains) - Mountain Village, CO Ski-In/Ski-Out House with Private Hot Tub, Wireless Internet close to Restaurants
- Kitchen - (showing Breakfast Nook)
- Kitchen
- Dining Room (Seats 10)
- Family Room & Game Room
- Billiards
- Bedroom #1 - (King bed) - w/gas fireplace, private bathroom and flat-panel TV
- Bedroom #2 - (Double bed) - w/private bathroom (full), flat-panel TV & DVD
- Bedroom #3 - (Queen bed) - w/private bathroom (full) and flat-panel TV
- Bedroom #4 - (Queen bed) - w/private bathroom (full) and flat-panel TV
- Bedroom # 5 - (2 twin beds; suitable for children only) - w/flat-panel TV & DVD
- Bedroom # 6 - (Bunk Room - 4 Double beds) - w/flat-panel TV & DVD
- Bedroom #7 - Queen - access from main floor = no stairs; w/flat screen TV & DVD
- Hot Tub - (skiers in background) - new Sundace tub w/stereoCD player & iPod deck
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #227090
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