Location: Private Homes, Lionshead Village, Vail, Northwest, Colorado, USA (Across Gore Creek from the Gondola)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Ski to the house from "Born Free", the ski run leading to the gondola. The house is 120 yards from the ski run and overlooks the magnificent Gore Range Mountains. Named "Chalet du Soleil", this charming four bedroom home is within easy walking distance of fine restaurants and shops. The house is on a large lot. Sledding and playing in the snow can be enjoyed by those with excess energy after skiing. We provide the sleds. The house is equipped with all the amenities you are accustomed to in your own home.
The house comfortably accommodates up to ten people. The master suite features a queen-size bed plus whirlpool tub for two (jacuzzi type) and separate shower room. The other main floor bedroom includes a queen-size bed, bath/shower, and an expansive bay window. The third bedroom on the upper floor has a queen-size bed, two twin-size beds, plenty of closet space, and a large vanity sink area.
The fourth bedroom is, in fact, an adjoining studio-apartment with king-size bed, queen-size hide-a-bed, compact kitchen, full bath, and large walk-in closet. All beds are made up in the Swiss-style with comforters, extra pillows, and ironed sheets. Smoking is not permitted.
The owners, Fred and Thea, live in the house next door and will be happy to make your stay a pleasant one! Their daughter, Heather Kehoe, lives in Eagle and manages the property.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Crib: pack-'n-play portable crib available upon request infant high chair and/or booster seat also available upon request
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: plus a kitchenette in the studio apartment
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: natural gas
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View: view of Gore range with ski run in the foreground
- Ski-In
- Ski-Out: sometimes a walk of 120 yards is required
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: small dogs OK pet not to be left in house alone
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May thru Oct.............................. $495/night.
Beginning of Ski Season thru Dec 19 2009.. $595/night.
Dec 19 2009 thru Jan 02 2010.............. $950/night.
Jan 02 2010 thru Feb 06 2010.............. $695/night.
Feb 06 2010 thru Apr 03 2010.............. $850/night.
Apr 03 2010 thru End of Ski Season 2010... $595/night.
We rent by the week, from Saturday to Saturday.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Chalet In Winter - Vail, CO - Colorado Ski Lodging - Skiing in the Rocky Mountains!
- Living Area - Vail, CO - Colorado Ski Lodging - Skiing in the Rocky Mountains!
- Upper Bedroom - Vail, CO - Colorado Ski Lodging - Skiing in the Rocky Mountains!
- Dining And Living Area
- Dining
- Parking For Four CarsTo The Left, Chalet Firewood Below
- Fireplace With Upper Bedroom Entry
- Floor Plan
- Whirlpool Tub
- Studio Bedroom
- Chalet, Skier Bridge, and Gondola
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Thanks for providing plentiful snow showers! & a wonderful location. The kids loved the yard & the snowmen have lasted until the very end! Baylee (cocker) has adapted well to the snow -- Florida won't be the same -- Thanks for your hospitality. Jim Lee, Gordon Bedwell, Laura Anderson & Lanie, Ashley & kids!
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A splendid house for a family holiday. So comfortable and well equipped. We've had a great week's skiing! Carole & Chris Sallnow & family -- UK & Chicago
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The Hales family enjoyed another great week in Vail. Our members were fewer this year, but we still enjoyed the skiing and eating out. We missed the fox this year. We skied back at "Blue Sky" this year. It was incredible. We are glad our bodies are holding out...at our age we take it year by year. We love staying here. Thank you for sharing your Mountain retreat. (heart) Marilyn and John Hales, La Cresenta, CA Klane & Amber Hales - son Krista Paulson (daughter) Don Christiansen - friend Diana Paulson (grand-daughter)
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(Todd wrote) We arrived late Tuesday after lots of wind driving from Denver to this warm and hospitable home. We had bluebird skiing Thursday with a party of many skiing cousins - even our intrepid expedition to Minturn - a great adventure. Superbowl Sunday began with skiing and ended with cheering. So thanks, Heather, Thea and Fred for letting us in to share your cozy home. (Caroline wrote) Many thanks for your kindness and generosity - we have so enjoyed your Chalet du Soleil! Such fun!
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(via email dated 1/19/09) Hi Heather, thank you very much. I have not forgotten you. I still owe you the Fox pictures. I am just having a slight problem retrieving my pictures from my camera. And I have been quite busy at work and have had no time to buy the magic cable that transfers the pictures to my computer. I will get to it sooner or later. We had a great time and enjoyed your place very much. How's the snow?
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Had a great week. We all enjoyed fox watching. Thanks, Chris, for helping with the computer. 6 Szabos & 1 Garrett Elizabeth Catherine
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We had a great time and great skiing. Thanks for your help. Enjoy the wine we left and keep the fox feedings going as he is now a pet. The Reedy & Steele & friends
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Great family reunion and a fabulous week of skiing! We love the house -- so very comfortable and inviting. Y'all are great hosts! Do continue to feed the fox -- he likes "Alpo" Prime Cuts in Gravy -- beef -- about 2-3 spoonfuls in the indentation in the snow at the edge of the deck. He shows up about 7pm each night! A bonus to each evening!! Thanks for telling us about watching the sunset from the top of the gondola -- it was spectacular! We all had a special week. Thank you! David & Judie Reensnyder, Blacksburg, VA Tres, Jim & Shea Reemsnyder, London, VA & Charlotte, NC Phyllis Northup, Munising, MI Erin Northup, Denver Matt Smith, Colorado Springs
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Great week of skiing -- this marks our 40th year skiing at Vail! Many great memories, and many of those have happenhed at Chalet du Soleil. Thanks for everything. The Hales
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60th birthday. What a great week of skiing!!! Larry & Linda Clark