Location: Telluride, Telluride Area, Southwest, Colorado, USA (One Block Uphill from Main Street (Colorado Ave) on Fir) View Map
Accommodations: Second Floor Duplex, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-7)
Since I bought my house in 1989, the entire building has been remodeled and added to. I opened the restaurant on the first floor as The House a tavern in 1991 and sold it to my friend Clay in 2000, who now operates it as The Cornerhouse Grille. Convenient if you are hungry and don't feel like cooking, or are looking for someone to watch the big game with.
Upstairs is my two bedroom, two bath, 1400 sq ft home, which, hopefully, you will be renting. The bedrooms are generous in size and comfort. Each have satellite TV and DVD/VCR. If you need it, there is a double bed loft in the living room which I put in to use as a day bed for reading (and a place to gaze at the stars at night). There is also plenty of couch and floor space for the kids if you are doubling up with another family. The master bath has a tub/shower. A shower in the guest bath.
The kitchen is a great place to cook -- enough room for everyone to help or just sit and chat with those who are cooking. It is fully outfitted, probably like your kitchen at home. Things are expensive in this remote mountain town, so I leave stuff so you don't have to buy every little thing (ex. mayo, mustard, spices, olive oil, etc.).
The living room/dining room is spacious and comfortable, and has everything you need to entertain yourselves or others. Music (radio, CD, minidisc, cassette, iPod plug), books, TV, DVD, VHS, games, cards, puzzles, etc.
The deck is small, but a comfortable place to read or cocktail in the summer, and a convenient spot to grill summer and winter.
You will be located within walking distance of EVERYTHING. Within a block you have the movie theater, Sheridan Opera House, three restaurants, two coffee shops, shopping and a bus stop. Within a five minute walk you hit ... everything else -- the free gondola to Mountain Village (3 blocks), town park, ski lifts (three blocks to Lift 8 and the G, or one block to the bus), museum (two blocks), all the rest of the in-town restaurants and shopping, etc. Park your car and forget it, or better yet, leave it at home.
One caveat -- my place is located above a restaurant in a house built in the 1800's, so you can hear what is happening downstairs. They don't open until 11am for lunch and usually close before 10pm, so it doesn't bother 99% of my guests. It's not loud, by any stretch of the imagination, but you may well notice it.
I'm happy to give whatever assistance I can to help you enjoy your trip. I've lived here for over 20 years, so have a more than passing acquaintance with most facets of town. If I'm here, we can even get together for a drink. I hope you choose to take advantage of my wonderful home. I look forward to talking to you.
Tom Wirth
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Summer only.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Both Bedrooms.
- Convertible Bed: Daybed/loft in living room. Also plenty of couch/floor space for the kids if you are doubling up with another family.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Lots of DVD movies, all genres.
- Video Game Console (2) : 2 XBOXes (living room and master bedroom) with lots of games.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: I have a few CDs and some mixed minidiscs, but there is an iPod connector, so you can bring your own music and play it through the stereo.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: I even leave some basic necessities (olive oil, vinegar, spices, mayo, mustard, etc.), so you don't have to buy every little thing.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: All the comforts of a home kitchen.
- Refrigerator (2) : The regular fridge in the kitchen and a mini fridge to keep a nice supply of cold beverages.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View: It's Telluride. You can't get away from a mountain view! But, seriously, you'll have nice views of the mountains N and E, and can see the Ski Area to the south.
- Communications
- Telephone: For local phone calls.
- Broadband Internet: Wireless.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Need authorization code.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- All activities listed above within a five minute walk! Many, many more available with a longer walk or free gondola ride, ex. golf, tennis, rafting, swimming, etc.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$325/night
$60 cleaning fee
3 night minimum except select times (below)
4 night minimum for the Jazz, Bluegrass, Blues and Brews and Film Festivals
5 night minimum for Christmas/New Years weeks
7th night free
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
A Real Home at a Great Price in a Convenient Location.
Year Purchased: 1989
Why the Owner Chose Telluride
Magnificent scenery, friendly people, wonderful dining and outdoor opportunities make Telluride a truly unique place.
The Unique Benefits at this Second Floor Duplex
You are renting my home -- when you come, I leave -- so you feel like you are visiting a friend instead of staying in a hotel or condo. The location is second to none, smack dab in the center of town. If you don't need it to get here, don't bother with a car!
Owner's Map of Telluride
I moved to Telluride in 1987 for the ski season and it has been my home ever since. Like most people here, in that time I've worn many different hats -- bartender, ski tech, restaurant owner, newspaper reporter, construction worker, town council member, lift operator, researcher, and more -- and am currently trying to write screenplays while working the occasional local production gig (festivals, live-action commercials, photo shoots). Your staying here helps me afford the time to write, a great luxury in an expensive place. Thanks!
Property Photos
- Welcome! - Telluride, Colorado Vacation Duplex with Mountain View Near Restaurants
- First floor, the Cornerhouse. Second floor, you? - Telluride, Colorado Vacation Duplex with Mountain View Near Restaurants
- A misty morning outside my door. - Telluride, Colorado Vacation Duplex with Mountain View Near Restaurants
- Living room with double bed loft (in back under sky light).
- Living/dining room.
- Guest bedroom.
- Guest bedroom.
- Guest bedroom.
- Master bedroom.
- Master bedroom.
- Master bedroom.
- A fully decked out kitchen.
- Kitchen / living room / dining room.
- A small but comfortable deck. A gas grill is just to the right out of the shot.
- The Bluegrass stage. Telluride in June.
- Emmylou Harris at Bluegrass.
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Homeowner Response:
Just so there is no misunderstanding, Marcie and Glenn are great friends of mine who have stayed at my place numerous times at my invitation. I asked them to start off my comment board so you could hear what my place is like from those who have experienced it. Thanks Marcie. - Tom