Vacation Rentals by Owner

Best in Breck!

Guest: nuds11 (Omaha, NE)
Date of Stay: 03/17/12 Review Submitted: 03/22/12

When I first read others posts I wondered if this could be real or the home owners doing all the reviews... nope, it was the real deal. The good: kitchen was awesome, ping pong table, bedrooms were large, beds comfortable, views were amazing and the house was well loved and CLEAN! There were four different families staying here and it was perfect for all ages, 5-60 the kids enjoyed the ping pong table, the wall of games, and the 2 sets of stairs, the adults the large kitchen and living room. We played cards, socialized, enjoyed the hot tub after a long ski day and had an amazing time. The bus stop is just a house away. The only thing missing was the arrival of some March snow!!!! Great place. This will go down as a top choice for next Breck vacation!

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

Two family ski trip

Guest: Kendra (Houston, Tx)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/08/12

We stayed here with another family so we were a small group for the size house....only 8 people including kids. However, we loved the home. It was very well maintained and equipped. The owners have done a wonderful job of organizing the home and thinking of all a renter's needs. The kitchen was fabulous and a joy to prepare meals in. The kids had a great time with the ping pong table and big tv. it was great to have a separate living area away from the tv where the adults could talk. The layout of the home is also great with most of the bedrooms away from the living space. This made it very easy for the kids to go to bed early or take naps while the adults visited. The owners were great to work with and responded to our inquiry and questions very quickly. A highlight of the trip was seeing a fox run through the neighborhood from the breakfast table on two different mornings! I really can't say enough good things about this rental property. We have stayed at half a dozen different places that I have found through VRBO over the years and this home was by far the best yet. We definitely plan on staying here again next time we come to Breckenridge.

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

Beautiful home enjoyed by all!

Guest: Susie (Denver, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

Just wanted to say thanks again & let you know that my family & I had a wonderful stay at your home in Breckenridge! We had everything we needed (& then some), & we all felt very comfortable & "at home". Our group of 19 ranged in age from 1 to 75 & it was an enjoyable & relaxing time for everyone!The home is very well maintained & clean, & the newly remodeled kitchen was great!! Ideal location too.... everyone was easily able to walk into town. The owners were great about communicating with me & very accomodating as well! I'd definitely recommend this home to a friend.....We'd love to stay here again, should we have a big group in Breck again!

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

Our First "Family" Ski trip out west!

Guest: Colleen (Lynn Mass)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/21/11

Wapiti Lodge was the best place you could possible want to be in if you have a large family or large group of great friends. With all the bedrooms and bathrooms our group of 15-18 with ages from 9mos to 50+ had no trouble at all! We considered finding a house that was ski in-out but decided to stay at Wapiti Lodge. We were all so happy that we did. The location was wonderful. Those who wanted to walk could walk those who wanted to ride, just could walk up to the next driveway and catch the Free shuttle! It was so easy and convenient! The base of the ski area is right down the road and town was right there also!! So glad we stayed at this wonderful house!! For the cooks in your group the house is incredible!! There were 4 of us in the kitchen most of the time and it was no trouble what so ever. Outstanding kitchen!!!! Everything you could possible need is provided. For the kids in our group (including grownups) the game room was the best. Ping pong and pool provided a fun relaxing evening after skiing. We loved our stay and if you chose this house I know you will not regret it at all!!

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Guest: NR (Casper, WY)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/11

Our family loved staying at the Wapiti Lodge! The children loved playing in the snow outside, playing ping pong & pool & just having their own space. The adults loved sitting by the fire and playing games! We were able to enjoy tons of family time and laughter. The bedrooms were so spacious & private the babies could nap and not be disturbed by others. (Kids loved having their own bunkbeds & bathrooms!)We all enjoyed the hot tub & movie nights! If anyone wanted to go skiing or into town the bus stop was just up the street! (Great shopping & skiing in town!) The women also enjoyed walking to town and getting some fresh mountain air. The kitchen was wonderful - truly a chef''s dream! The house was clean, well maintained and we had everything at our fingertips. We loved it! We truly enjoyed our New Years and would recommend this fabulous getaway to anyone!!!! We hope we can return again in years to come!

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

Wapiti Lodge is Wonderful!

Guest: Jane (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/11

Wapiti Lodge was a perfect place for our extended family Christmas in 2010. We all agreed that the owners had thought of everything, from comfortable bedding to extra toothbrushes to ornaments for our tree. Best of all, the newly renovated kitchen had all the space, tools and dishes for our non-skiers to prepare multiple holiday feasts. While many rental homes have a skimpy collection of cookware and tableware, Wapiti is well stocked for those who love to cook and eat!

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

New Years Reunion

Guest: Wiscomike (Monroe, Wisconsin, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/09 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

Wapiti Lodge was the perfect spot for our groups New Years reunion. The house was exactly as advertised: nice bedrooms with great beds and linens, well stocked kitchen with every pan and utensil that you would desire, a dining room that sat 16 for dinner and three separate living spaces (the kids especially enjoyed the ping pong). We had 8 adults and 8 children for our stay and never felt crowded. There is a separate ski and boot room with boot and glove dryers, which keeps the gear mess in one place. The house is two doors down from the stop on the Brown bus which delivers you to both Beaver Run and the Gondola station. The only time a car is necessary is for grocery runs, since Main street is an enjoyable 10 minute walk in the evening. Our only regret is that we enjoyed the house so much we didn't explore the town much after skiing.

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

Couldn't have been better!

Guest: Mama Bo (Raleigh, NC, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09 Review Submitted: 08/10/09

Our family of 10, including 2 grandparents and 2 families of 4, stayed in Wapiti the last week of July, 2009. My brother and his family (12 of them) stayed next door, and the 22 of us (ages 4-71) had dinner together every night in one house or the other except the last night, when we went to the Pizza Parlor restaurant downtown - a yummy ending to a wonderful week. The restaurant allowed us to make reservations for 22, which was quite helpful. Wapiti had so much room and was very comfortable, inviting, clean and well equipped, just as the information on the website said it would be. We loved the games, pool/ping pong table, fireplace, outdoor playground, hot tub, fishing and wading creek, big kitchen and pantry, good cookware, short walk to town, comfortable beds and furniture, beautiful views, wildflowers, and so much more. We did have some rain most days, but in spite of it, various groups of us hiked, fished, biked, ice skated, swam, played tennis, went horseback riding, shopped, enjoyed the hot tub, played games, did a puzzle, rode the alpine slide at Peak 8, took a drive up to Boreas Pass, and rafted on the Colorado River. The people were friendly and helpful everywhere we went, which made for a happy bunch of vacationers. Oddly enough, although my niece from London booked the houses, it turns out that Wapiti is owned by a family who lives right in our neighborhood in North Carolina! I contacted the owner when we arrived home to let her know how much we enjoyed their lovely mountain home. Nice family and a fabulous getaway!!!

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

Guest: Judy Burland (Westminster,CO)
Date of Stay: 07/05/09 Review Submitted: 07/05/09

For the second year in a row our extended family has stayed in Wapiti Lodge for our vacation in Breckenridge and we plan to do so again next year. It is the perfect place for our family of 7 adults and 8 children ranging in age from 3-16. The parents love all the amenities for the younger children and the older children love the pool/ping pong table and the big-screen TV. The bedrooms are perfect and the kitchen is fully equipped. The location is ideal for easy access to town either by walking or taking the bus.

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Guest: Ann Guilford (Wimberley,Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/04/09 Review Submitted: 05/04/09

This was our second ski trip to spend in your home. There could not be a better house to accomidate our needs. We have four families, all with children. The four Master Suites accomidate the adults. We put the girls in the two extra bedrooms with a bath upstairs, and the boys in the two bunk rooms and bath down. The house is so well stocked with everything we need, and the shuttle is so convenient. It's perfect, and we hope to make next year our third visit.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/08/09

Comment Text: This was our third ski week in Wapiti Lodge, and we love the house. It is obvious that it is owned by a family who uses it and cares. It is the best equipped and organized rental house we have ever had. The owners have thought of everything for young and old, skiers and non-skiers. The floor plan is wonderful, with two comfortable seating areas, one for TV, puzzles and games and the other for conversation by the fire. We had 17 family members in the house and never felt like we were tripping over each other. We highly recommend Wapiti Lodge, for comfort and convenience to skiing and the town of Breckenridge. For us it felt like home.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/10/08

Our stay in Wapiti Lodge in early August was spectacular. The setting was perfect, and the amenities couldn't have been better. With 9 adults (up to 90 years old) and 7 kids (from 4mos to 10yrs)from WI, DC, CO, CA, and WA we were absolutely comfortable in every way. We especially appreciated having a beautiful, spacious living room w/no tv, as well as the great family room w/everything the kids could have wanted. And they loved the pool/ping pong table! The hot tub was a big hit w/almost everyone. And Breckenridge was, well, Breckenridge--a great place for a family getaway.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/07/08

We just wanted to thank you for another great family vacation made possible by your Wapiti Lodge! As was true last year, your home is just perfect for us. We have 7 small children and 8 adults and your home accomodates us all with room to spare. We all had a wonderful time and appreciate the many things you have done to make the house so comfortable - for big people and for small. We are already planning on a return next year.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/22/08

Our family hailed from OH, MD, TX, OR. We are 19 strong. Wapiti Lodge offered everything we could have wanted. Temps were a bit low in June but that did not stop everyone from hiking, biking and shopping. The house was cozy and comfortable and lacked for nothing. Would definitely recommend it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/28/08

We absolutely loved the house and had a fabulous time in Breckenridge. The concensus among the group was the pictures did not do the house justice. It was very lovely and well-equipped. The location was perfect, very close to town with a shuttle stop just 50 yards away. We had a group of 8 adults but there was plenty of room for more people. Everything was perfect and we would love to stay again next time we are in the area!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07

We had a wonderful time in your lodge. It worked out perfectly for our family reunion. We had 10 adults and 7 kids ( 3 months to 8 years). We were all comfortable and the house was equipped with everything we needed. We had great space to be together and space to be separate when needed. Thanks for the opportunity to stay in your great house!

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