Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect for ski vacation

Guest: Jennifer (United States)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/25/12

This place was perfect. Our party of 10 fit comfortably here and it had everything we needed. The hot tub felt awesome after a full day of skiing and it was put to good use. The kitchen had everything we needed and all the bedrooms were very comfortable. The gear room with boot and glove dryers was such a nice bonus. Every ski house/condo should have one of these!!! Loved the heated floors as well! Stacy and Mark are great hosts and we would definitely stay here again. Will recommend to friends as well.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Weekend at Riverbend

Guest: Mabs (Lakewood, CO)
Date of Stay: 02/23/12 Review Submitted: 03/07/12

Our overall experience was excellent, from initial contact with the owner through our entire stay and the curteous follow up. Setup and directions were easy, and the house was great. We had a big group but the house was spacious and comfortable. Heated floors and gear room were some nice highlights. House was clean, there were plenty of towels..I would definitely go back, and recommend to friends.

Owner response:Thanks Mike!

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

Great time

Guest: None (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 02/04/12 Review Submitted: 02/17/12

Excellent home! Homeowner did an outstanding job as host. They made sure we had directions to place as well as best place to stop for groceries, restaurants, ski equipment and parking. The decor is awesome with several retro/original snowboards from Burton. We have been out West for several ski trips and the homeowner was by far the most accommodating of all places we stayed.

Owner response:Thanks Troy! Hope to host you guys again! Go Buckeyes! :)

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

Value for money!

Guest: Arnoud (New York)
Date of Stay: 01/19/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

This place is very nice! Our party of 7 easily fitted in this clean and spacious place. Stacey was really nice and very good in making sure our visit was excellent! The house was very much as the description. Would come here again.

Owner response:Thanks Arnoud! Appreciate your time and having you and friends as our guests. Safe travels!

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

Extended family ski trip in January 2012

Guest: dave (Sidney Ne)
Date of Stay: 01/11/12 Review Submitted: 01/27/12

House was very comfortable and slept 11 easily. Home was well equiped and very clean. I recommend this property. Dave

Owner response:Dave, Thanks for your great review. It was a pleasure connecting with you! Safe travels! Stacy

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

Girls weekend!

Guest: julia (denver, co)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

We rented this house for a girls weekend and the house was gorgeous! There was plenty of space for all of our guests. We loved the hot tub and deck for sunning. The kitchen was spacious and fully stocked with all supplies. The master bedroom and bath were amazing. The floors were heated and the steam shower was AMAZING! The owner was very prompt in answering all of our questions and was very descriptive with directions and things to do in the area. There were pretty hikes all around the area and great restaurants and bars in town. We loved our stay and would definitely go back again! Thanks Stacy!

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

A + Experience at Riverbend Vail

Guest: EileenS (Morrison CO)
Date of Stay: 03/14/11 Review Submitted: 04/02/11

We had a group of 10 stay in this home for Spring skiing 2011. The home is very clean and well maintained, and convenient to the East Vail bus route. Right next door to the Vail Raquet Club as well. The owner is very helpful, friendly and informative on the area. Home is comfortable with nice hot tub and a bit of a yard, spacious without being overly large, and very comfortable for our large-ish group. Felt very homey due to owner's thoughtful communications and gift. Highly recommeded.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Cox Family, Grafton MA

Guest: Gosox (Grafton MA)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 02/27/11

This was the second year in a row that we stayed at Stacy and Mark's Vail Home and we had a blast. Stacy goes out of her way to make sure everything is perfect - and it is! We skied, took a smowmoblie tour, enjoyed an evening a Game Creek Restaurant, many nights of Apres ski, - and each day knew we would be returning to the comforts of HOME :-) Comfy, clean, well appointed, spacious, and perfect. We will be back again in 2012 for a third year - , and the year after that, and the year after that, and the year......Thank you Stoutenburg Family from the Cox Family

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

Vail Trip 2011

Guest: Lovetoski (Rhinebeck, New York)
Date of Stay: 01/13/11 Review Submitted: 02/11/11

Excellent experience and fantastic accomondations, spacious and plenty of room, well furnished, kitchen well equipped and functional, very well layed out, the gear room is an absolute PLUS, hot tub a plus as well. The house is well located, easy acces to Ski Bus to Vail and transportation center. Absolutely would go back!

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

Week in East Vail

Guest: The Virginia Six (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

Our family recently stayed at this property during August, 2010 and found the property to be more than convenient to bus stops, vail activities, dining, shopping, recreation. Open the windows at night and hear the river just down the hill for cooling off and peaceful sleep inducement!!! Wake up in the morning to the tall windows in the great room revealing Vail Mountain's tall timbers and slopes, blue sky and morning sun. Bathrooms and kitchens fully provisioned. High tech tvs, ipod capabilities, surround sound if that is your thing. We wanted to languish in the wonderful hot tub at night listening to the river below. The weather was wonderful including the cold rainy days where you could smell the pine-wet air distinctly and feel refreshed. We came from a climate of 104 degrees and 100% humidity for a month straight. What a break from all of that. Eat at Russell's Restaurant in Vail Village for a taste sensation!!! Ribs and au gratin potatoes out of this world, as well as their fish plates. Right now sales abound which makes shopping fun. The past rain has left the greenest green around. Wild flowers everywhere!!! Golf at Vail Valley Golf Club, after 3pm, costs $52, including cart, on one of the most beautifully kept courses imaginable, although you will have to decide between hitting the golf ball or fly fishing the ponds and rivers on the course. Disc golf at the top of the mountain was a big hit after a ride on the Lionshead Gondola. Buses take you anywhere you want to go, most often for free, or for a minimal fee. When you get to town, get a "Whattodo" book which outlines dates and times for free events as well as the specialized entertainment opportunities for your scheduled visit. We highly recommend visiting Betty Ford's Alpine Gardens in Ford Park, just down the road from the house, where you can take in a picnic and let little ones play on a most magnificent playground. In the museum, purchase a book about all of the trails you can walk around Vail's mountains, complete with amounts of time to climb and suggestions for a comfortable completion. The history in the book is wonderful, especially the story of the man hunting for a mountain lion back in the 1800's who kept eating his sheep; waited all day until he got bored and began to examine the branches of the tree he had climbed, only to find the mountain lion sitting in his tree above him. Obviously, he fell and broke his ankle. Little treasures like that. ENJOY LIKE US!!!

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

My Summer Vacation (2010) at Riverbend Vail

Guest: Steven N. (Miami Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/14/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

My family recently spent over two weeks at this property in East Vail. It is very well maintained, very clean and the listing accurately describes the property. We found the owner to be pleasant, honest, available if needed and generally engaged in making sure everything went well with our vacation. The location is excellent, in a lovely valley location next to the gently flowing Gore River. Bighorn Park is located next to this development. It is a great plus if you have kids or a dog. This is also a great location for walking or biking. There are quite a few streets locally to hike through and little to no traffic. There is also a bus stop close to the Riverbend development if you want to use the free Town of Vail bus. This was the second time that we have rented this property and I would not hesitate to recommend it to friends or family. We loved it.

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

wonderful house!

Guest: family of 7 (overland park, ks)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

this house was fabulous...everything was in topnotch condition, the owners were friendly and so easy t work with, and we loved that it felt like a home. the kids loved the hot tub and the fact that there was a park and creek right around the corner. we loved the fact that the condiments were in the fridge and the bathrooms all had body wash, shampoo and conditioner...again, these little touches made you feel like home. we would definitely rent this house again!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Terrific Summer Vacation Home

Guest: Rob (Kalamazoo, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 07/08/10

My family spent a summer week in Vail and had the best possible experience. Stacy went out of her way to make sure the house was prepared for my family, including my two young children and my parents. The area was great for young kids, with Bighorn park one block away with a brand new custom playground. We visited a half dozen other playgrounds in Vail, and spent a ton of time splashing around in the fountains in Vail and Lionshead villages. We took advantage of the free bus service, with less than a 5 minute walk to the bus stop from the house. The kids also loved the back yard and hammock. And we slept great. The beds were more comfortable than any hotel we've ever stayed in. The kitchen had all the pots, pans, dishes, and spices we needed and a large eating area for the whole family.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

great house!

Guest: beaubalarosin (riverwoods, IL midwest)
Date of Stay: 03/30/10 Review Submitted: 04/15/10

we recently stayed at this lovely home over spring break. the house is well suited for a family and all our ski stuff. we found EVERYTHING we needed to feel at home. the owners were extremely informative from restaurants to driving instructions! the hot tub was the perfect ending to our day on the mountain. we were happy at this house and would stay here again.

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

Great spring vacation

Guest: Robb H. (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 04/04/10

I spent a long, 4-day weekend at this house with a group of college buddies, and we couldn't have been more pleased with the house. Great kitchen, great tv/stereo, comfortable beds, and great access to the rest of Vail. We had cars, but we didn't need them, since this place is right near the free shuttle bus. Highly recommend this house for your Vail vacation.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Great House!

Guest: TylerColorado (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 04/04/10

Booked this house with a bunch of friends from the east coast. The house was perfect and we really enjoyed the flat screen television, sound system & hot tub. A perfect get away for a couples and friends alike. Very reasonable pricing, a great value overall!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers

Guest: Jeff130 (St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 02/22/10 Review Submitted: 02/22/10

Stacy, We had two families stay at your house last week and had plenty of room for hanging out and sleeping. The house was beautiful and well laid out with all you need for a ski or mountain retreat, boot room, hot tub, big showers, comfortable beds, great fully stocked kitchen, what else could you need! Look forward to coming back next year! Jeff

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BEYOND MEASURE!

Guest: Gosox (Grafton MA)
Date of Stay: 02/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/29/10

In a perfect vacation world, every rental property would by just like this! Imaculate, perfectly appointed and oh so comfortable! Coordinating the rental with Stacy was like working with a long time friend and everything in the listing description is true. We have found our Vail vacation home and will be returning year after year! If you are on the VRBO site interested in this rental...look no further...You just found it!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children.

Guest: Margge (Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 01/16/10 Review Submitted: 01/16/10

My sister & our family's stayed a week. We loved the boot dryer room, the hot tub & the mattresses on the beds made everyone have sweet dreams. The best was that the living area where we congregated had plenty of room for "shmoozing" , playing games, & doing computer work. The home is well appointed & lovely & we never needed our cars at all. What a wonderful retreat. The short walk to the bus was easy, just check the bus schedule & you'll never have to wait very long.

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Guest: Brad37 (-)
Date of Stay: 01/15/10 Review Submitted: 01/15/10

This home was beautiful and we had a wonderful time staying here. The bus route to the mountain was very convenient. We will definitely be back!

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Guest: Tyler Jensen (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/11/09 Review Submitted: 08/11/09

Amazing accommodations! This beautiful very well kept single family home had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. The kitchen is very well equipped and the hot tub was awesome not to mention the steam showers, spacious back deck, BBQ, large screen TV’s and the list goes on and on… The entire place was very comfortable and made for a very relaxing stay in the valley. We loved being close to the park and there is nothing like falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of the Gore Creek. We really enjoyed the accommodations and hope to return again. Thank you Stacy!

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Guest: brian120 (albuquerque,NM)
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/09/09

Vey much enjoyed the house again for the second time! It offers everything needed for a vacation getaway....bus services...hot tub....bbq grill and great beds!! I will be renting this property many more times I assure you. Enjoy!!!!!!!!

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Guest: Roger & Lori (Blue Grass, IA)
Date of Stay: 04/06/09 Review Submitted: 04/06/09

Our first ski trip to Vail was unbelievable with 39 inches of snow during the week. Your home was wonderful with more than enough room for a large family. The hot tub was perfect after a day on the slopes and was used every day. We planned to eat out more but chose to stay "home" to enjoy the grill, hot tub, flat screen TV's and the I-Pod connection. The bus stop was perfect and was much better than fighting for a parking spot. We could not have asked for a better experience and we will be back.....

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Guest: Mark150 (rockford, illinois)
Date of Stay: 03/10/09 Review Submitted: 03/10/09

Good location, great layout and decorating. Nice hot tub right on the deck. We really liked the condo!

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Guest: Rob54 (-)
Date of Stay: 02/24/09 Review Submitted: 02/24/09

We had a great experience renting this propoerty for our annual ski trip. As 12 adults it is difficult to find lodging that can accomodate all of us but the home was very spacious and there was ample bed and leisure space. Having rented homes all over the US and abroad, i have to say that this was one of the best furnished and finished rentals we ever had. It really felt like home! Working with Stacy (property owner) was also a great experience. Great house, great location, great owners... highly recommended!

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Guest: Greg74 (Alpharetta GA)
Date of Stay: 02/12/09 Review Submitted: 02/12/09

Thanks for a great time in Vail your home made the trip. The gear room was first class as are the beds and bathrooms. We look forward to the next time we can stay there.

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Guest: Jason Stephens (St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 02/10/09 Review Submitted: 02/10/09

Stacy- This Place is Incredible! We could not have asked for a better place to stay on our first, of many, ski trips to Vail. There is nothing better than spending a long day on the slopes and coming home to a steaming hot tub to relax the muscles. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare any meal, any size. We ate all but one of our meals in the house, ate the dinner table. With 5 people, there was more than enough room for all of us to enjoy our weekend and relax comfortably as a family. We hope that on our next trip to Vail, we are lucky enough to be able to stay in your home again. We sincerely thank you and your family for your hospitality.

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Guest: Mark & Patti McGuire (Signal Hill, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/05/09 Review Submitted: 01/05/09

Had a wonderful stay in this beautiful mountain home. The accommodations are perfect for skiing with the mud room facilities and hot tub. The layout is spacious and the attention to detail is apparent. Would highly recommend a stay for a nice mountain vacation.

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Guest: Chris Corley (Greenville SC)
Date of Stay: 10/13/08 Review Submitted: 10/13/08

We were talking about our fantastic trip to Vail today and I was reminded how wonderful your place was. Our guys loved all of the places we could spread out, watch TV (in several different places), hang out in the hot tub, or play games at the table. I scored lots of points with the group for the tremendous accomadations. We'll definitely be back.

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Guest: The Wilson Family
Date of Stay: 08/31/08 Review Submitted: 08/30/08

This comment was in our guest book at the house: Thank you so much for allowing us to share your beautiful home. It was just like home with all the little extras, including the bed and kiddo books and toys. We look forward to coming again. Kind regards, The Piekarz family, Andrea and Christian Wilson

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Guest: Maryann and Lyle Turner
Date of Stay: 08/31/08 Review Submitted: 08/30/08

This comment was entered in our guest book 1-17-07 We had such a great time here in Vail. Your home is beautiful! The kids really enjoyed your hot tub! The "5.0" jet engine in the hot tub definitely saved my body this trip! Thank you so much for everything! Mary Anne and Lyle Turner, Dallas, Texas

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Guest: The Nadel Family
Date of Stay: 08/31/08 Review Submitted: 08/30/08

The comment was entered in our guest book 01/28/08 Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely home! My kids (3) loved sleeping in the same room! We enjoyed all the great extras that you home has to offer! We had a great ski trip, thanks again! -The Nadel family, Miami Beach, Florida

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Guest: Connie Vahlkamp (-)
Date of Stay: 07/28/08 Review Submitted: 07/28/08

We recently stayed in this beautiful home for a family vacation. We were delighted from the moment we walked in. Every space within the home is unique and tastefully appointed. We also enjoyed the hot tub and close proximity to the river as well as a fantastic park & playground. We would definitely stay in this home again.

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