Just south of Breckenridge, where the pines close in and the pace drops off, Crown Ridge Retreat is the kind of mountain escape that makes you forget what day it is. Its A-frame silhouette rises through the trees, and soaring windows pull the forest — and the Tenmile Range beyond — right into the living room. Vaulted wood ceilings, a pitched great room, and a warm, lodge-inspired design set the tone for slow mornings and long evenings spent exactly where you want to be.
The heart of the home is a double-height living space anchored by a stone fireplace and wrapped in glass, where sunlight spills across the hardwood floors. Off the main level, a glass sunroom is made for board games, a second cup of coffee, or watching the snow fall over the peaks. The kitchen opens to a dining area that easily seats the whole crew, and a separate lounge with a dartboard and flat-screen TV gives the group a second place to spread out.
Five sleeping areas host up to ten guests across a king primary, two queen bedrooms, a twin room, and a queen sleeper sofa — room enough for families, friend groups, or a mix of both. Two full bathrooms and a half bath keep the morning shuffle painless.
Step outside and the real show begins. A wraparound deck lined with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit invites long evenings under the stars, while the private hot tub bubbles away against uninterrupted mountain views. Soak after a day on the slopes or toast marshmallows as the alpenglow fades behind the peaks — this is the Colorado you came for.
As for the setting, you're in the sweet spot. Blue River is a quiet mountain community about five miles — roughly ten minutes — south of Breckenridge, so you get the hush of the pines and the wildlife (elk and moose sightings come standard) without giving up access to one of Colorado's most beloved ski towns. Breckenridge Ski Resort, historic Main Street, and the town's galleries, shops, and restaurants are a quick drive up Highway 9. When the snow melts, the Blue River draws fly fishers to the water while Summit County's paved rec path connects Breckenridge to Frisco for easy summer riding, and Keystone and Copper Mountain round out the day trips. It's the kind of place you book for a long weekend and immediately start figuring out how to extend.
AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips via concierge@avantstay.com.
Here, you’ll find a dreamy mountain escape within a world-class ski resort, where beginners and experts alike attest that the slope offers “something for everyone.” Breckenridge boasts the highest altitude in all of Colorado, so be sure to board the lifts early for first tracks on its numerous powder days! Then, get boozy at your favorite après ski joint where you’ll encounter everything warm: the people, the fireplaces, and the spiked hot chocolate.
Nearby Attractions: Breckenridge Ski Resort, Vail Pass Path, Blue River Bistro, Downtown Breckenridge Main Street, Carboy Winery, La Francaise French Bakery, Breckenridge Nordic Center, Rootstalk Breckenridge (American), Aurum Food & Wine, Carter Park.
Home Truths:
- This home allows up to 2 pets for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without AvantStay’s approval may result in a $500 fine per pet.
Parking Details:
- Three parking spaces are provided.
- A 4WD or AWD vehicle and chains are recommended, especially during winter conditions.. Driveways or roads leading to the property can be steep and may require additional traction.
This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.
As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.
Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.
There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.
As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.
IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.
We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
STR Permit: LR25-000064
