When it comes to skiing, Colorado is renowned for offering some of the world’s top slopes, from Steamboat Springs, Aspen, Breckenridge and Vail to Telluride, Durango, and beyond. Of course, you’ll need the perfect place to stay, and while there are plenty of hotels and resorts to choose from, oftentimes you’ll find an even better deal by choosing an Airbnb. Some are even ski-in, ski-out, while others are just a short walk away from lifts.
Breckenridge Ski Resort
Custom Log Home - Breckenridge
This custom log home nestled in the woods not only offers an incredible winter wonderland setting away from the tourist crowds providing plenty of peace and quiet, yet it’s just seven minutes to world-class skiing and even less to free skier parking, and shuttles that will bring you to the gondola or bases. It sleeps up to eight in three bedrooms and comes with all the essentials plus a covered space for all your ski gear and large plate glass west-facing windows providing picturesque views.
Penthouse Views, Ski On/Off to Quicksilver Lift - Breckenridge
Another Breckenridge gem, this studio condo for four sits on the top floor of Peak 9 Inn AKA Liftside, providing a magnificent view of the ski slope and the mountains. It not only provides convenient ski access but shopping and dining too, accommodating up to four. Just outside the door is a ski locker/extra storage and guests also enjoy the use of a slope-side indoor/outdoor swimming pool, four hot tubs, a sauna, steam room, fully equipped fitness room and locker rooms. Coin-operated laundry facilities, covered and heated parking, a full ski shop and a business center are on-site too.
Copper Mountain
Telemark Lodge Studio - Copper Mountain
Just a two-minute walk to the lifts, this studio space at Telemark Lodge can sleep up to six with a set of bunk beds, a queen murphy bed and a queen sleeper sofa. Ideal for families on a budget, it comes at a very affordable rate and includes all the necessities. You’ll have a full-size kitchen and spacious living room with gorgeous views of the Rockies and Copper Mountain’s slopes, a fireplace and cable TV. Garage parking is included too.
Ski/Golf Duplex-Views, Base of Mtn, Close to Lifts at Copper Mountain - Frisco
This three-bedroom duplex will put you right at the base of Copper Mountain, one of the best resorts in the country for children and beginners of all ages as well as offering plenty for the experts. You’ll be just a five-minute walk from the lifts, and after a day on the slopes, you can look forward to relaxing by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa while enjoying a spectacular mountain view. There’s a fully stocked kitchen, three Smart TVs, and a stackable washer/dryer too.
Keystone Resort
Chic Mountain Cabin with Ski Area Views - Keystone
This affordably chic mountain cabin/condo is on the top floor, providing spectacular ski area and mountain views inside and out, with large windows and a private balcony. Up to four guests can take advantage of the easy access to the ski slopes via a resort shuttle and after a day of play enjoy relaxing in the warm atmosphere, complete with a gas fireplace. The complex includes a shared hot tub for soaking tired muscles, and there’s a shared pool for a memorable swim in the snow.
Aspen Snowmass
Penthouse - Snowmass Village
For the ultimate in a luxurious stay, this ski-in, ski-out penthouse is located in Base Village, a three-bedroom top floor unit in the best hotel Snowmass has to offer. It sits right next to the lift and includes vaulted ceilings, huge windows and decks that showcase panoramic views of the slopes, gondola, and mountain, providing the perfect blend of a luxury estate and a high-end hotel. Breakfast is included along with complimentary ski storage, spas, a fitness center, climbing wall, lounge, and transportation.
Exquisite Luxury, Just Steps from Lifts & Village - Snowmass Village
This condo for four is just steps from Snowmass Village Express for easy access to the slopes and everything Snowmass has to offer. Guests also enjoy access to the property amenities which include a pool, two hot tubs, a sauna, gym, and laundry facilities. While it’s a studio space, it has a master king bed that folds into the wall plus a down-stuffed queen sleeper sofa, making it ideal for a small family. You’ll have a cozy gas fireplace, a 42″ Smart TV, and a full kitchen too.
Heart of Town, Ski-In, Treehouse Views Over Aspen - Aspen
If you’re looking for a luxury stay with easy access to skiing in Aspen, this three-bedroom condo is just a three-minute walk to the Ajax Gondola and the free ski shuttle with transportation to Buttermilk, Snowmass, and the Highlands, tucked into Ajax Mountain. The famous Little Nell is a short walk away too. It includes four flat-screen TVs with over 140 cable channels and three DVD players, a wood-burning fireplace, radiant heated floors, and a full kitchen. A ski locker and access to a shared pool, open year-round, are included too.
Buttermilk Ski Resort
Stunning Artists Chalet on 40 Private Acres - Aspen
This one-of-a-kind chalet sits on the west side of Buttermilk Mountain, one of the country’s top ski mountains, and it’s just five minutes from Aspen’s airport. Enjoy seclusion, privacy and quiet on 40 private acres surrounded by unspoiled nature for up to eight guests (six adults and two children) in three bedrooms, all en-suite. Relax with panoramic, uninterrupted views that stretch all the way to Mount Sopris near Carbondale. The setting is truly a winter wonderland, and you’ll have an abundance of natural light with the many windows, although black-out blinds throughout to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep. There are multiple TVs with DVD players and Roku, but odds are, you’ll just want to kick back and gaze out at those incredible vistas.
Purgatory Resort
Private Cabin with Hot Tub, Next to Purgatory Resort - Durango
This private one-bedroom cabin sits right next to Purgatory Resort, just a 30-minute drive from all the attractions in Durango. A unique designer space, it comes with lots of special perks like a vintage ski lift chair swing on the deck, and a private hot tub, with robes included. When you aren’t outdoors, you can relax and watch your favorite shows on the Smart TV with DirecTV and cook up meals in the fully stocked kitchen.
Steamboat Ski Resort
The Mountainsider at Ski Times Square - Steamboat Springs
The Mountainsider is just 75 yards from the base of the Ski Gondola in Steamboat Springs and after a day of skiing, you can look forward to relaxing among the sophisticated, warm European ski chalet ambiance, complete with a stone fireplace and a spectacular view of Mount Werner. It’s filled with luxuries, including two marble bathrooms with rainfall showers, a gas fireplace, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a Keurig coffeemaker, along with a washer/dryer. For entertainment, you’ll have a 60″ Smart TV with cable channels, a DVD player and Xbox 1. Free Wi-Fi is included too.
Ski Cooper
Josephine - Leadville
Josephine is an 1888 Victorian that’s just a block off the main street in Leadville and a short drive from one of the most budget-friendly, uncrowded ski resorts in the state: Ski Cooper (not to be confused with Copper Mountain). There’s a hot tub in the backyard where you’ll be able to soothe sore muscles after taking advantage of it, and you’ll enjoy many amenities inside too. It has lots of historic charm with antique furnishings and even a piano, accommodating as many as eight guests in four bedrooms spread over two levels. The kitchen includes a coffeemaker with coffee supplied and high-end appliances. You’ll also have a flat-screen TV with a Blu-Ray player and an extensive library with rare, vintage books that are sure to please book lovers.
Telluride Ski Resort
One-Bedroom Condo Across From Ski Lift - Telluride
This one-bedroom condo is located right across from Lift 7 on the western side of historic Telluride and along the town’s free shuttle. It sits within the historic Union Miners building and accommodates up to four guests with one bedroom that has a queen-size bed, a sleeping loft with another queen-size bed, and a sleeper sofa in the living room. Smart TVs are included along with a full kitchen and washer/dryer. Guests also enjoy access to a shared hot tub for soaking while gazing out at breathtaking mountain views.
Fox Farm Retreat: Hillside Home with Sauna - Telluride
If you prefer a private home, this three-bedroom rental for up to six is located in a quiet neighborhood among some of the state’s highest peaks. You’ll have easy access to the epic Telluride slopes and plenty of living space, including a covered balcony and a spacious wraparound deck if you’re up for a winter cookout. There are two flat-screen Smart TVs with cable channels, a gas fireplace, and even a steam sauna in the basement. Look forward to views galore with floor-to-ceiling windows and a fully-equipped kitchen with everything you need for making gourmet meals.
Vail Ski Resort
Steps from Eagle Bahn Gondola; 1 Min From Slopes - Vail
This ski condo is in the heart of Lionshead Village in Vail, one of the top ski resorts in Colorado. It’s right next door to the Eagle Bahn Gondola, which means you can walk to the slopes in just one minute. The second-floor studio can accommodate up to four guests with a king-size bed and a pull-out sofa. A full kitchen, a living area with a gas fireplace, and a private balcony with views of the slopes are all included. Plus, you’ll be steps from the ice skating rink, shops, bars, and restaurants.
Stylish Studio Ski In/Out Mountain View 4th-Floor - Vail
This studio space for two offers a prime slopeside location for ski-in/ski-out access along with views of the ski lift, river, and pool that can be enjoyed when relaxing on the furnished balcony or inside. Shared access to an outdoor heated pool, three hot tubs, a gym, and laundry facilities are all included too. The building offers a number of other conveniences too, including a business center and a sporting goods store with ski gear.
