Vacation Rentals by Owner

At home in Telluride

Guest: pk (Boulder, CO)
Date of Stay: 02/26/12 Review Submitted: 03/08/12

I can see why everyone says good things about this house. The house is well equipped, the included car service is efficient, the house is spacious for large groups, ski-in/ski-out is fairly convenient, and the owner is accommodating. I would easily recommend anyone stay here, great experience. Thanks

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

House Guest

Guest: Amer (Phoenix)
Date of Stay: 09/07/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

This house is absolutely amazing. It has everything you need! We took our family (3 kids) my sister and her two kids and grandma. I don't even know where to begin: The location is gorgeous- quiet, isolated. Saw tons of deer from the home, eating right in the backyard. Rooms- comfortable, all have their own bathroom, including a shower! Basement- extremely kid friendly, awesome bunk beds, pool table, toys Kids- If you have kids you don't have to bring anything! They have all the toys- DVDs, toys, books. We didn't take a single toy out of our car. Easy- A car comes and picks you up whenever you want to go somewhere. The Gondola is convenient and fun. We loved it!!!

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

Family Reunion in Mountain Village

Guest: Mim (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

Our family, mostly Texans escaping the heat, had a fantastic early August reunion in this Mountain Village home. There were nine adults and six children in our group. The house felt very spacious and comfortable. There was room to spread out, but we never felt crowded when we were all in the same area. There are lots of hiking trails and 4 wheel drive roads near Telluride, so some of our days were quite strenuous. By late afternoon we were ready for a turn in the hot tub and dinner at home. The kitchen is well equipped; and there is plenty of seating for a large group. The deck across the back of the house, with the grill at one end and the hot tub at the other, is very pleasant in the evening. There are nice mountain views beyond the backyard and the adjacent ski run. We were not ready to leave when our week was over!

Owner response:Margaret and Hal, we are so happy that your family enjoyed the home and beat the Texas heat! We have found that many large families prefer to cook in the home most evenings. Although Mountain Village offers some of the finest dining in the Southwest, after a day of hiking, fly-fishing, etc., it is nice to enjoy a cool evening bbq on the deck! We hope to see you again next year! All best, Barbara : )

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

Amazing Home

Guest: CJ (Pueblo, CO)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

I want to say that I had an excellent time and the home was amazing. It was so beautiful and truly felt like a home and not a hotel. I want to thank you for the opportunity to stay in your home.

Owner response:CJ, we enjoyed having your family as our guests! It is always great to see other folks from Colorado venture to Telluride! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the 11 mountain bikes for summer renters! Hope to see you again soon! Barbara

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

great time

Guest: Johnny de (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

Hi im John Deheart, the one that drove in from San Diego with my two daughters..i just wanted to say that we had the time of a life here and hope we can do this again here soon...great home and country...and the company was the best...thanks a million..John, Mariah, and Elissa DeHeart...

Owner response:Hi John, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our home! We strive to make the home into a kids' paradise with billiards, foosball, Sony Wii, Sony Playstation, hundreds of kids' movies and games, kids' mountain bikes, along with equipment for all outdoor sports. If the kids can stay busy, the parents can enjoy a well-deserved vacation; we are so glad this worked for you! Hope to see you again soon, Barbara

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

Amy

Guest: Amy (OKC)
Date of Stay: 06/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

My group had a wonderful time..... the best place we have ever stayed at. We had a group of 5 families stay with children ranging from 7 to 16yrs. It was so great and I would recomend to whomever needed a very nice affordable place to stay. Thanks for making our trip even better than we thought it could be. We have been to S West Colorado over 15 times and this was our best stay. Thanks, Amy

Owner response:Amy, we are so happy that all five (5) families were so comfortable in the home. The floor plan with multiple levels truly affords privacy for everyone in a large group. Thank you for your gracious comments, and thank you for allowing us to host your "best stay in over 15 visits" to southwest Colorado! See you next summer, Barbara :)

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.

Luxury Mountain Retreat

Guest: Elise (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

We vacationed to the Telluride area with another family and had a wonderful time staying in your beautiful home. The five children occupied the lower floor bunk rooms and had a wonderful time with the billiards table, extensive movie library, and simply having a large space of their own in which to play. We all enjoyed gathering in the large kitchen and living spaces on the main floor (indoors and out), and also had plenty of privacy with the bedroom layout. We did have an issue with keys to the house upon arrival, but the property manager was readily accessible and resolved everything expediently and with a very friendly manner. Communication with the property owner prior to arrival was prompt, courteous and more than helpful. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a high-end, private mountain retreat. We thoroughly enjoyed being able to hike right out the back door and seeing all sorts of wildlife (deer all over the property, bears just up the hill from the yard!). We were there in the summer, but it would be wonderful in the winter to step out the back door & onto the slopes! We loved being away from town in a more secluded area, but yet close enough via the gondola or dial-a-ride to appreciate all the in-town activities, as well. Thank you for a great week away from it all!

Owner response:Elise, we were very happy to host your gracious family from Texas. We were also glad to hear that your family enjoyed all of the new Trek moutain bikes. The amazing new Mountain Village Mountain Bike park awaits your next visit; ride downhill ski runs all day and enjoy the beautiful gondola ride back to the top of the mountain. Hook 'em Horns! Barbara :)

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

Wonderful New Years in this spectacular property!

Guest: Nawanda (Boerne, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/31/11

Our immediate family (two daughters and husbands, along with ten grandchildren) had a very special week skiing in this beautiful setting. The home was perfect for our group of 16. It was so wonderful to get to all stay in the same home--we usually have to split into two groups. The owner and property manager were great and very responsive to anything we needed. Sorry I am just now posting my comments--just happened to get an email from VRBO and was checking out the sight and realized I had not let the owner know how much we loved the home! Thank you!

Owner response:Dean and Nawanda, we are so happy to hear that your family enjoyed a Christmas holiday in our wintery home. As always, we can arrange for the home to be fully decorated, as we have 25 large bins of high-end classic and antique Christmas decorations stored in one of the storage rooms. The home is full of Christmas cheer and you will have a Norman Rockwell family Christmas to remember always. We hope to see you again next holiday season! HOOK 'EM HORNS!

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

Perfect Family getaway!

Guest: 4boys4us (Oklahoma City)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

We stayed at this beautiful property for a week in August. At one time there were 11 people there including adults, small children and college age kids. We all had plenty of room - the set up was perfect for having a great time with family and friends. We would most definitely return to this home. The owners were easy to contact and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.

Owner response:Hi Paula! We are so glad that your family enjoyed our home in Telluride. A perfect cool get-a-way from the Oklahoma heat in August! We were glad to hear that you enjoyed the fly fishing! We keep at least 5 or 6 full sets of fly-fishing gear on hand for visitors, who are always happy not to have to hassle with purchasing all the gear while on vacation! We are looking forward to the Texas-OU game this year. Hope to see your family again next summer! Barbara : )

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

Family Get Away

Guest: Jessica (Rio Rancho, NM)
Date of Stay: 08/02/10 Review Submitted: 08/20/10

We had a group that included 6 kids (5 of them teenagers) and every one had a wonderful time! The property is fabulous. There was plenty of room for all of us and the home was immaculate. The views were stunning and there were plenty of activities to fill the week that we stayed there. I would especially recommend Daves Mountain Tours. We did the Black Bear Pass and Imogene Pass tours. Also be sure to experience the free gondola rides up and down the mountain. We had an absolutely great time and will definitely be back! Also, the property and whole Telluride town is very pet friendly!

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

Affordable Luxury

Guest: Nancy (McPherson, KS)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/28/11

Our family of 13 stayed in this beautiful home and found it to be the best, most affordable property yet in Mountain Village for both children and adults. The kids stayed in the lower level bedrooms with easy access to TV, pool table, and games which allowed the adults some quiet time upstairs. The open kitchen/dining area is great for family to be together -- cooking, visiting, and even dancing while we cleaned up! The dining area opens out to the deck for yet another dining option with a view. The bedrooms are all away from the main living area for lots of privacy. I can't say enough nice things about this comfortable home, or about the owners; they were very nice, welcoming, and accommodating before and during our stay. We would definitely stay here again.

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

Vacation Paradise

Guest: Mike (Hallsville, Tx. USA)
Date of Stay: 06/28/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Our group of 8 adults found this house to exceed both our expectations and any of our many previous trips to Colorado during the summer season. The fantastic views from the property itself are breathtaking and the entertainment choices in the home were varied and excellent including libraries of movies, books, and games for both children and adults; and of course, the pool table and hot tub!

Owner response:Thank you Mike! We enjoyed having you as our guests. We are so pleased that so many gracious Texans have shared our home. Hook 'em Horns! Barbara :)

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

Guest: Arthur & family
Date of Stay: 11/28/09 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

Thank you so much! Your home is simply amazing. We have never before had such wonderful ski access and total privacy. We will be back next year!

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Guest: Cindy
Date of Stay: 07/21/08 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

"The house was absolutely perfect and the location was private and convenient. My three girls were in heaven. It was wonderful to wake up and see the Elk right in the backyard. The house had everything we could have needed and more. Thank you for making our stay so perfect! We'll be back for sure!"

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