Vacation Rentals by Owner

What a Weekend!!

Guest: Vicki from Missouri
Date of Stay: 04/06/12 Review Submitted: 04/10/12

My husband and I stayed at Tarn View House for Easter weekend and what a weekend!! Beautiful setting, wonderful hosts and a very comfy place to stay. We were in town to visit adult children and our grandchildren. The weather co-operated. We got to hide Easter eggs outside for our small grandchildren and plenty of room for them to have sleepovers with us each night. We will tell our friends to try Tarn View House if heading to Colorado. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

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Excellent Spot......

Guest: Marcie & Don (Picture Rocks, PA)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

Many thanks to Gene & Jo for an excellent vacation get-a-way. Very convenient to Breckenridge and skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. Everything was perfect.

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

Great hosts, quiet location

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/23/11

Only 1 mile south of Breckenridge. Quiet, spotless efficiency with separate entrance from the main house. Big king size bed for two, fold out sofa for two kids. Kitchen with all the gear you need. Gene is awesome and very accomodating. Couldn't have asked for a nicer little place. 5 minutes drive to Breck and the gondola parking. Will definitely return.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Wedding Anniversary at Tarn View House

Guest: Liz & Shawn - Wisconsin
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

We had a wonderful time in Breckenridge. It's hard to believe that it has been six years since we were last here for our wedding on top of Boreas Pass. Thank you so much for your hospitality. Next time we will bring our boys for sure.

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AMAZING!!!

Guest: George (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

My wife and I stayed here with our 11 month old son and it was SPECTACULAR! The apartment is immaculately clean and the hosts are as gracious as they come. Being locals, they helped us plan local hikes and things to see. The house is very conveniently located which makes getting around easy. I would HIGHLY recommend staying here as we will the next time we are in Breck.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Great Way To End Our Week in Colorado

Guest: Renee & Ben - North Carolina
Date of Stay: 08/18/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

Breck has been a great way to end our week in Colorado....it's a beautiful state! We enjoyed biking & hiking (we did the hike to Mohawk Lakes that Gene recommended) and explored downtown. The Suite at Tarn View House was more beautiful than it looks online. We loved how peaceful and cozy it is. Jo's gardens were lovely & the chipmunks were a bonus. Thanks for making us feel so welcome.

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Tarn View Suite is the Ultimate Place to Stay

Guest: Randy & Diann (Edmond, OK)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/27/11

We stayed here for 4 days and it was fantastic. The accomendations were wonderful and we felt so comfortable. Gene & Jo are very knowlegable about the area and gave a tips for things to do and great places to eat. The place is postcard perfect. We'll be back:)

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

sorry it took so long!

Guest: D$ and Jen (Manchester, CT)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11 Review Submitted: 01/13/12

With all the positive reviews, we had high expectations going in... and Tarn View didn't disappoint! the place was spotless and better than described and the owners were perfectly friendly and super helpful without being intrusive. We'd book again in a heartbeat.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Exceptional Place

Guest: Lisa (Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

Gene and Jo, Your suite was absolutely beautiful inside and out. Thank you so much for your hospitality and all the information you provided us with. This will always be our first choice of places to stay in Breckenridge!

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

A 'Babymoon" Get-Away Holiday.

Guest: Nathan and Katie (College Station, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/26/11 Review Submitted: 08/27/11

We came to Tarn View House on a "babymoon" wanting to spend some quality time together before the arrival of our first child. Your lovely home was everything we had hoped for. We were able to relax while enjoying the great Breckenridge summer weather and the beautiful surroundings. Your hospitality was above and beyond and we loved every minute of our visit. We hope to return again in the future....next time with the baby.

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Relaxing and wonderful time

Guest: cyn (Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

A great peaceful place -- has everything you need and great hosts!

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

A GREAT PLACE TO STAY

Guest: Mary (Marshalltown, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

My husband and I had a wonderful vacation in Breckenridge and Tarn View House was a perfect place to stay. The studio apartment was everything we expected and more. It was equipped with more amenities than we needed and everything was very clean. The owners are wonderful, friendly people who will go above and beyond to assist in any way they can. They are very knowledgable about the area and can recommend things to do, sightseeing trips, the best hiking trails, etc. The location is close to town, but far enough away to provide a quiet environment and privacy. The suite is ideal for two people and we were very happy with our stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Delightful Deal for Breck Basking

Guest: LAS (Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/12/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

The is a great location just outside of town - quiet, comfortable, room to stretch (good for kids). The setup and space let us crash in the evening, use the kitchen for our own meal and late night snack, awake to the birds, etc. You will appreciate the chance to unwind, and the good value without any tradeoffs (quite the contrary, the rental exceeds the amenities of the typical cookie cutter condo). Town is less than 5 minutes away.

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

Wonderful stay!

Guest: Laura (Matthews, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tarn View House studio apartment. It was very comfortable and felt like home for the four days we were there. Since our daughter lives only about 2 miles down the road in Breckenridge I anticipate many more trips to the Tarn View House!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Place for active pursuits

Guest: jp (wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

We had an enjoyable 6 days in Breck. Place was perfect for our mtn. biking and hiking adventures around Summit County.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Kelly & Mary (Shakopee, MN)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

The place was wonderful! We just can't say enough about Gene and Jo. They made the stay incredibly special for Mary on her birthday. We hiked and rode bikes and the weather was simply spectacular. We will be back.

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Wow, the apartment is exceptional.

Guest: Marc (Rochester ny)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/03/12

Wonderful experience, we skied but this is a place to stay year round. Close to town but quiet and private. Jenn and I made some wonderful meals in the fully equipped kitchen (even a gas grill on the deck) plenty of room. Gene was home when we checked in and gave us the tour then excused himself and left us to enjoy our week of skiing then coming "home" to cook and relax. Don't hesitate to book and stay here. We'll be back next year.

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

Guest: Chad & Liz (Denver, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

Closing Ski Weekend at Breck! What a way to close the ski season. Over 500 inches for the season with 10 inches of new for our weekend. We loved Tarn View House. Thank you for helping create a wonderful weekend for us in Breckenridge.

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The nicest couple and a perfect studio

Guest: Ofir (CA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

Gene and Jo are just great. They went out of their way to make my stay as comfortable as possible and I even got some ski tips from Gene (who is a ski guide). The studio is not big, but very homey and cozy with all the little details of a well cared for home. It was also immaculately clean. Thank you Gene for making my stay in the mountains so memorable and for the interesting discussions on ski, life, career and in between :-)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Mary & Calvin Albuquerque, NM
Date of Stay: 03/30/11 Review Submitted: 04/01/11

"Thanks so much - we had a relaxing and enjoyable stay at Tarn View House."

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Wonderful place for a couple!

Guest: Amy (Denver)
Date of Stay: 03/27/11 Review Submitted: 04/03/11

We stayed at Tarn View House for a few days for skiing and absolutely loved it! Not only was the space perfect for the two of us, but we loved having the full kitchen so we could make breakfast every morning. The owners are so wonderful - they checked in with us when we got in, offered information for skiing and lessons and shoveled our walk area and a path to our car every morning before we went out. The space was very clean and well kept - I would recommend it and will definitely stay there again when we are in Breckenridge!

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

Guest: Marco & Antonelle - Raleigh, NC
Date of Stay: 03/13/11 Review Submitted: 04/01/11

"We had a wonderful time at Tarn View House. Thanks for letting us use your sleds. We are looking forward being back next year. The apartment is so well organized that it is perfect for our family of four".

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Girls Get Away - Excellent Choice!

Guest: Katie (Erie, CO)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/16/11

We are from the Boulder area and planned a girls get away weekend in Breckenridge. Our stay at the Tarn View House exceeded our expectations. Everything from the initial point of contact was extremely detailed and thorough. Gene and Jo have thought of every detail to make the stay enjoyable. The location was close to downtown Breckenridge but far enough away to feel like you were in your own private mountain town. It was quiet and peaceful and very comfortable. We have stayed at many locations in the Breckenridge area over the years and this was the most comfortable place along with a very reasonable price. Thanks Gene and Jo!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Just so easy and friendly, simply the best!

Guest: Adrian (Australia)
Date of Stay: 02/14/11 Review Submitted: 03/11/11

We've just spent nearly 4 weeks in Colorado and of all the places we've sampled, The Suite at Tarn View House was by far the best. The location is very close to town, a beautiful spot next to a frozen lake. The privacy and tranquility was excellent. The accommodation itself had every convenience you could wish for including the hosts, who are really nice and friendly people, happy to help out with whatever you need. We will return to Breckenridge and we will stay here again.

Owner response:Adrian and Katie, Thanks for your kind words. If I did not mention it earlier, we did enjoy the Gnarly Dudes wine. It was special and has created a new fan for the vineyard. Do let us know if we can ever do anything for you prior to your next visit to Colorado's high country. All our best wishes to the both of you. Gene and Jo

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Lovely Stay at Tarn View House

Guest: Jeanepoodle (Dallas)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/11

Tarn View House was the perfect location for a ski weekend. There was plenty of space for us and having a kitchen for making breakfast was perfect. Would love to come back in the summer to take advantage of the cute patio. Thanks for making our stay a good one. Katie Gagne

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

Just lovely.....

Guest: John & Sue (Yorkshire, UK)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/13/11

We have just had the pleasure of a nine night stay in the Tarn View Suite. In a stunning location in the woods above Breckenridge, the suite has everything for a wonderful vacation. Despite record low temperatures (-29 F) the accommodation was cosy and warm in every sense. The owners Gene & Jo were brilliant, providing a warm welcome and attention when required. We have stayed in Breckenridge a few times but Tarn View exceeded our expectations and we have promised to return. Thanks for a making it a brilliant holiday, John &Sue - Yorkshire, England

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Welcome home

Guest: Rick (Port Orange, Florida)
Date of Stay: 01/16/11 Review Submitted: 01/25/11

My son and I stayed from Sunday to Friday. It was one of the most beautiful places that I have ever stayed. For a studio apartment it had every thing needed, from the coffee to the robes. I felt as if a was staying with a friend, not renting. Jean and Jo were so nice and made us feel like old friends that were coming to stay. I normally don’t take the time to leave a revue, this time I had to. Thank you Jean and Jo, see you as soon as possible Rick Dougal

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Nice property

Guest: Q (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/13/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

The Tarn View House was a very cute and cozy property. The location is close enough to the slopes yet still private. The unit was very clean and had all the necessities. Gene and Jo were very accomodating and provided lots of information on the nearby attractions and activities. We had a great experience and would not mind staying there again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers

Cozy place in deep forest

Guest: Family skiing (Greeley, Co)
Date of Stay: 01/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/28/11

We have been skiing in Colorado for past 16 years, and this suite has it all. It is cozy, big enough for all the ski stuff we all must have and it is warm. After staying in hotels and motels and inns all over, this was a place to be. Quiet, cozy and warm. We enjoyed the humidifier, too. Thank you foe letting us stay in your house.

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

Early Winter 2010

Guest: Jim (Canton Ohio)
Date of Stay: 12/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

Comfortable . . Close to downtown . . . decorated and furnished very nicely! Very clean. All the ameneties. Very private too. We'd certainly stay there again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Jodi and Kerry
Date of Stay: 11/24/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

We had a great family Thanksgiving gathering at Breckenridge and Tarn View House. We from Wisconsin and out two sons from Texas and Breckenridge. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

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Excellent!

Guest: Danny (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/08/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

We really enjoyed staying at the Tarn View House. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly and had lots of great advice on things to do in and around Breckenridge. The suite itself was fantastic. It had everything we needed, including a full kitchen, and was very private. We would absolutely stay again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Cool August Days at Tarn View

Guest: C&J (Commerce, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/09/10

The property was just as advertised and very well supplied with kitchen items, linens, paper products, etc. Our main objective was to escape the Texas heat, and secondary objective was to see birds. Both objectives were realized, though to varying degrees. Gene was very helpful in suggesting places that we might go for birdwatching, and actively urged us to ask if we needed anything for our comfort. Our week was very enjoyable, and we were reluctant to return to Texas in August.

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

Guest: Dallas and Dan (Omaha, NE)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

The Suite at Tarn View House was just right for our family of four which includes 2 small children. Our children loved the outdoor deck with chipmunks, squirrels and bird feeders. Thanks for all your recommendations of hikes and drives. We want to come back and hope to see the bear and moose in your yard next year.

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Fantastic Vacation

Guest: Swiss Meerkat (Denver, CO, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/08/10

This was our first time at the Tarn View House. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome. The place was spotless and very modern. It has everything available that you should ever need. We were amazed by the thoughtfulness of the owners. The patio was very nice and we were able to grill on our own BBQ every night. All in all, this was one of the best vacations we have ever had. My wife, my son and myself had an awesome time! I would highly recommend this property to my friends. If you have small kids, I recommend the short hike to Mayflower Lake. My 3 year old had a great time. I am sure Gene will be more than happy to show you how to get there.

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

Lovely suite, gracious hosts

Guest: Dianna (Conifer, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 07/03/10

This was our second stay at Tarn View House. The suite is lovely and has all that you need to feel at home. Our hosts greeted us on our arrival and mad sure we had everything that we needed. They have gone above and beyond for us each time we have stayed at Tarn View. The area is beautiful and peaceful, but close to all that Breckenridge has to offer.

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Cozy Retreat

Guest: JF (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

My girl-friend and I booked this great studio apartment located in an incredible and scenic area about 5 minutes from Breckenridge. Having spent one week in late winter this year, we found ourselves enjoying the comfort, coziness and privacy not typically found in standard hotels. The studio itself is perfectly sized for a couple and possibly 1-2 children, with a well-appointed kitchen, full bathroom, living and dining rooms and plenty of storage space, a necessity for those who travel with ski gear. Our hosts were very cheerful, reliable and helpful in providing us with a great and enjoyable vacation. We would certainly recommend this studio to anyone seeking comfort and quality time away from the bustling crowds.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: David and Daughters
Date of Stay: 03/14/10 Review Submitted: 03/13/10

Best Spring Break ever thanks to Gene and Jo. The gift basket was wonderful.

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Guest: Anna & Blake
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 03/05/10

We had a wonderful stay here at Tarn View. We loved our stay, the skiing and your guest house is very cozy. We are sad to leave.

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Guest: John & Jeanne
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 02/28/10

We had a very comfortable & enjoyable stay here at Tarn View House. We loved the privacy, the decor, the cleanliness and all the amenities. We look forward to coming back next season.

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Guest: Bryan
Date of Stay: 02/22/10 Review Submitted: 02/21/10

Thanks for everything. Great skiing.

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Guest: Astrid, Josef, & Daughters
Date of Stay: 02/14/10 Review Submitted: 02/13/10

Thank you...for making our stay the most memorable experience in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. We especially enjoyed skiing with Gene and greatly apreciated him showing us "his mountain".

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Great Stay!!

Guest: Texasgroup (Plano, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

We had a wonderful stay at the Tarn View House. The owners really go the extra mile to make the stay as comfortable as possible and are accessible so much to answer questions you may have. You will have to drive about 1.5-2 miles to get to town, which is completely not a problem as long your car is equipped to drive in the winter. The view from the condo is beautiful and had everything we needed from many kitchen utensils, free coffee/tea/hot chocolate, TV, internet etc. We would definitely recommend the house to anybody!!

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

Guest: Wayne & Carol
Date of Stay: 12/29/09 Review Submitted: 12/28/09

The apartment is in a nice and quiet neighborhood and very convenient to anywhere. Thanks again for the night you came out and helped us get out of the ditch when we got our rental car stuck in the snow. We can not imagine what would have happened if we had stayed elsewhere. We have already started planning our next trip to Breckenridge and Tarn View House.

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Guest: Todd, Katy & the Boys
Date of Stay: 12/19/09 Review Submitted: 12/18/09

We love it here. This will be our Breckenridge home for our future trips. Gene, you do a great job of making sure we know the "secrets" of the town. The tip to park at the Ice Rink and take the shuttle to the Beaver Run Base made our trip easy. We would love to get "snowed in" at Tarn View House.

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Guest: Melissa & Charlie
Date of Stay: 12/13/09 Review Submitted: 12/12/09

We really enjoyed our stay at Tarn View House - it was the perfect cozy place to spend our last vacation together before deployment to Afghanistan. See you again in 2011.

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Guest: Kelly & Todd
Date of Stay: 11/26/09 Review Submitted: 11/25/09

What a beautiful place to spend Thanksgiving. The studio apartment is so comfortable and quiet. We will recommend Tarn View House to our fellow Alaskans who vacation in Breckenridge.

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Guest: Tim & Katie
Date of Stay: 10/25/09 Review Submitted: 10/24/09

Everything was so cozy & quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our 15th anniversary here. We will definitely be recommending your home to friends in Denver.

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Guest: Dan & Kathy
Date of Stay: 09/21/09 Review Submitted: 09/20/09

What a wonderful, beautiful, restful and eventful week. We had a fabulous time at your "hideaway". The Aspens were more beautiful each day and the icing on the cake was a beautiful snowfall. We plan on returning next year.

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Guest: Stephane & Stephanie
Date of Stay: 09/10/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

"Thanks for making this stay a great experience. We enjoyed the studio apartment, but mostly your kindness and hospitality. Thank you for your recommendations about nearby trails. We had great summer hikes. I will leave notes about our favorite hikes for future guests at Tarn View House"

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