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A Great Vail Value II: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool

A Great Vail Value II: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool

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Cozy sunken den with wood-burning fireplace after an early winter snow.
The Ptarmigan complex is a 3-minute free bus ride to the closest Vail ski lift.
Into the village or hitting the slopes, Vail's free bus stop is steps away.
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Ptarmigan unit 16 is a creekside end unit offering more privacy and light.

Overview of A Great Vail Value II: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Vail, CO
  • Popular LocationVail Ski Resort18 min walk
  • Popular LocationEagle Bahn Gondola5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGondola One Ski Lift6 min drive
  • AirportVail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Creekside Bedroom

1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

A Great Vail Value II: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool

No matter the season, this quiet, secluded location with trees, mountain views, and the sound of Gore Creek, located only 20 feet off the back deck, will fill the bill for your next vacation. You can ski any of the 11 Colorado resorts (Vail, Beaver Creek, Copper Mt., Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat Springs, Aspen's three mountains, and Ski Cooper) and still drive home for the night to a cozy fire and comfortable king-size beds.
The Ptarmigan complex has 38 townhomes, some of which are lived in by full-time residents. The covered bus stop for the free Town of Vail shuttle is only a two-minute level walk from the front door. (The pool house hot tub is even closer!) A three-minute ride gets you to the Cascade Ski Lift (a quick and easy place to start and/or end your ski day); ride a little longer and get off at Lionshead or the Vail Transportation Center and Vail Village itself, offering all of the shopping, eating, and fun places that only Vail can offer.
If you choose, however, to stay in, you will also be content. Upon entering, you will know immediately that this is a premium unit. Being an end unit means that most days, natural sunlight fills this home. From the first view of the antler chandelier to the custom made natural wood bedroom furniture, you experience a 'mountain home' feeling. Great care has gone into choices such as furniture, artwork, and window coverings. A modern kitchen, replete with all of the cooking and serving items you should need, opens onto a dining area furnished with a dining table that seats six. The wood-burning fireplace is a centerpiece for a spacious and comfortable living area. There is plenty of seating space, but two comfortable leather recliner/rockers will quickly become favorites while reading, watching television on a big-screen high-definition television, or just watching Gore Creek flow by off the back deck. In the summer, enjoy the large deck in comfortable deck furniture and cook meals outside on a convenient gas grill (grill relocated to home's front sunny, covered area during winter). Just inside the front door is the large utility room with full-size washer and dryer, ski rack and cubbies for your ski and ski gear storage. A powder room completes the downstairs. Go upstairs and find yourself in a lovely sitting/television area that can transform into a third sleeping area if needed. The day bed, constructed specifically for this room, can, with the trundle, either make out to a queen size bed or two twins. An antique armoire in this room makes a great place to unpack your bags. In the back bedroom, you will immediately be drawn to the view from a wall of windows overlooking Gore Creek; crack one of the casement windows open to hear the stream running all night long. This is an especially large bedroom as it has been remodeled to include the upstairs deck space that was once there. The front bedroom has the advantage of being 'ensuite,' with its own private full bathroom. There are two full bathrooms upstairs, with excellent large soaking tubs and modern shower heads. Bars have been installed in the tubs to aid in getting in and out if needed. All three sleeping areas have their own flat-screen TVs; the center area also has a VCR/DVD player.
The Ptarmigan complex's location within Vail is something mentioned by many guests.
Vail's primary necessities shopping area is less than a half mile away; a two-minute drive, five-minute bycycle or 10-minute walk from the unit. It includes two large grocery stores (Safeway and City Market), Christy Sports (very competitive ski rentals and sporting goods), liquor stores, dry cleaner, fast food and much more. The unit is a three-minute walk from the Gore Valley Recreation Trail, a fun path where walkers, runners and bikers can enjoy a jaunt into Vail along beautiful Gore Creek or perhaps a ride all the way to Avon or Breckenridge. The summer outdoor pool and year-round enclosed hot tub are a one-minute level walk across the parking lot from the front door.
Rates are lower for this unit due to owner management. Owner management is visible throughout the home in a personalized, cozy environment, rather than a sterile cookie-cutter appearance. Signature furniture pieces, personal artwork, and luxurious bathrooms all point to ownership who also enjoy their visits here!
Please, no smoking indoors and no pets.
Town of Vail MUNIRevs Acct #003618
Sales Tax License 2831833-0002

Property manager

Jim and Signe Donaldson
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE ABIDE BY THE RULES: Max overnight guests: 6, set by Vail regs No pets in the unit Max overnight cars: 2 Guest parking daytime only
Noise: No loud events We want you to have a wonderful time at Ptarmigan. However this is communal living. Neighbors must be respected.
We thank you in advance for your compliance with our rules.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vail

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in West Vail, a neighborhood in Vail. Vail Ski Resort and Beaver Creek Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. John A. Dobson Ice Arena and Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vail, CO

What's nearby

  • Vail Ski Resort - 18 min walk
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola - 5 min drive
  • The Steadman Clinic - 5 min drive
  • Gondola One Ski Lift - 6 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min walk
  • Garfinkel's - 5 min drive
  • May Palace Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • The Little Diner - 4 min drive
  • Qdoba Mexican Eats - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Great Vail Value II: On Gore Creek, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
West Vail
Great stay at Jame’s place. Well stocked and room for all 5 of us right on the river. Loved the bus stop right at the end of the parking lot and the wood burning fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back.
The view of the creek is amazing. The house was well stocked and very comfortable. We plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setting
The unit is spacious, comfortable, and well supplied. The creek behind the unit was a perfect backdrop.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Little Slice of Heaven
This was a truly wonderful place. The creek was literally 20' from the back porch and the sound was just heavenly. Even though we were there in late August, the wood-burning fireplace was a true bonus. We used it both early morning as well as several evenings to chase the chill away. We highly recomend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Loved this property! Comfy, easy access, clean, etc. I loved having the river so close and listening to it at night. The location is an easy bus ride or car ride down the road from both Vail and Lionhead villages. The owner was very responsive to all of my questions and the listing description was super accurate. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Signe Donaldson

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Jim first fell in love with Colorado as a cadet at the Air Force Academy in the 1970s. He brought Signe, a Baylor graduate and high school teacher, here before they married in 1976. After seven years in the USAF, Jim separated from the Air Force and went to work as an airline pilot. When we realized that we always wanted our three sons to want to go on vacation with us, it seemed the ideal move to buy a vacation home in Vail. It was the right decision. The boys loved Vail as children, and now as grown men with families and friends, it is our favorite place to congregate as a family!

Why they chose this property

We purchased Ptarmigan Townhome #15 (vrbo 118805) in 1990 and have enjoyed it ever since then as a place for ourselves and our friends as well as a vacation rental. From the very beginning, we knew that if #16 ever went on the market, we were interested. It was an end unit, therefore having more windows and receiving more light than interior units. It had been owned by a Vail/Beaver Creek builder and he and his wife had remodeled it and in doing so, given it a uniqueness. When it went on the market in the summer of 2013, we moved quickly to purchase it. Then we began to add our own touches to the property with furnishings that spoke to us -- signature pieces that reminded us of the Colorado mountains and our home.

What makes this property unique

We have loved Unit #15 (vrbo 118805) for over 30 years, but at times have needed more space for extended family and friends. Having Unit #16 makes it possible for us, as well as guests, to enjoy the mountains in larger groups of up to 12 and be right next door to one another.
We have furnished #16 together with furniture built specifically for the home and signature one-of-a-kind pieces. Each room is special to us; and we believe that you will feel the love and care that we feel for and have put into this home.
Lastly, being located on Gore Creek always makes for beautiful views, no matter the season.

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