While you might think finding a rental to suit your large group will be an insurmountable task, Colorado offers some fantastic options that can accommodate eight, ten, or even 15+ guests. Many of the vacation rentals are ultra-luxurious with private hot tubs for enjoying those incredible mountain views. Whether you’re looking for something close to Denver, near Colorado Springs, or right in the heart of the Rockies, you’re sure to discover the ideal pick on this list.
Blue Sky Mountain Ranch, 120 Acres - Black Hawk
Blue Sky Mountain Ranch is a private estate that sits on 120 acres of Rocky Mountain wilderness. It’s so impressive that it’s often been used as a setting for films. In fact, plenty of VIPs have stayed here, from an Oscar-winning director to recording artists, and sports celebrities, along with authors and screenwriters who enjoy it for inspiration or just to recharge. Highlights are too numerous to mention all, but just a few include areas for outdoor living with 2,000 square feet of deck and patio space, a fire pit, and a seasonal garden. There’s a hot tub deck and hammock area, and a theater room with a 65″ Smart TV, Blu-ray player, Mp3 player, and Wii gaming system. The master bedroom is incredible, spread over two floors with a hot tub on the lower floor, two flat-screen TVs, and a wall of windows for breathtaking mountain views.
Spectacular Views Stunning Modern Broadmoor Home - Colorado Springs
A custom home for up to 14, this rental is just a mile from the world-renowned Broadmoor and 10 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. From here you’ll enjoy uninterrupted dramatic views with thousands of acres of hiking in open space right out the back door. Live the Rocky Mountain High life here, with the number of luxuries practically endless.
Moosehead Lodge: Private Home with Grand Views, Hot Tub & Foosball - Breckenridge
A top vacation rental in Breckenridge, Moosehead Lodge has the feel of a traditional mountain lodge but with total privacy for as many as 15 guests. A four-bedroom home, it boasts walls of windows that showcase breathtaking Rocky Mountain views while providing access to year-round fun. Enjoy hiking during the warmer months, colorful foliage in the fall, and world-class skiing in the winter from this ideal base. It’s just minutes from the gondola and downtown Breckenridge while featuring desirable amenities like a hot tub for soaking while surrounded by the towering mountain peaks, a fireplace to cozy up to, and an entertainment room that has a satellite TV, video games, a foosball table, and wet bar.
Skyhouse Basecamp with Views - Durango
It’s tough to beat the incredible views from this Airbnb, which is set on a steep slope in the beautiful Animas River Valley. The ultra-modern home has sweeping views towards Durango, although those looking for shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation will love its prime location near top attractions. After a long day of sightseeing, you can kick back and soak in the views from the wrap-around deck or unwind in the steam shower, then fire up the grill for an alfresco meal as the sunsets over the mountains.
5-Bedroom Home with Hot Tub & Game Room - Evergreen
This completely remodeled Evergreen mountain home offers peace and quiet for groups, with easy access to Colorado’s best hiking, skiing, mountain biking, rafting, and fishing. The cozy living room has a sectional sofa, gas fireplace, and 65-inch smart TV, while the kitchen features high-end appliances, a large island, and a dining table with space for eight. Step outside on the large deck and enjoy a meal with a view, or head to the game room for friendly competition with the air hockey table, basketball shootout game, arcade, and foosball table.
Spacious Home with Mountain Views - Breckenridge
This six-bedroom home is located in Blue River, about 10 minutes south of Breckenridge. The 3,350 square foot home is perfect for group vacations and family gatherings, offering incredible nature views from the living room, kitchen, master bedrooms, and deck. Admire the views of Quandry Mountain, the beautiful 14,000-foot tall mountain peak, then make the short drive to enjoy skiing, hiking, and shopping.
The Fortress at Pikes Peak - Cripple Creek
A gorgeous home that can accommodate up to eight guests in three bedrooms plus a family room that has a self-inflating queen mattress and up to four cot-style memory foam twin beds, from here along the slopes of Pike’s Peak you’ll be immersed in a place where the “purple mountain majesties” lyrics from “America the Beautiful” are realized. It’s just a mile from Mueller State Park for hiking or snowshoeing, while the town of Cripple Creek is just over a 20-minute drive away. Amenity highlights include a large walk-out concrete patio with a hot tub, a well-equipped kitchen, multiple big-screen cable TVs, a washer/dryer, and a small pool table.
The Wapiti Retreat @ 22 West - Walden
A seven-bedroom log cabin, the Wapiti Retreat is an ideal space for a larger group stay, sleeping up to 15 guests. It boasts a jaw-dropping location, with the Medicine Mountains to the east, the famous Rabbit Ears Peak to the south, and the Park Range to the north. Enjoy views of them all from large front windows. The Elk Bedroom also includes a huge picture window for breathtaking views to the southwest. Plus, as it sits in an area known for its high concentration of moose, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy some unforgettable sightings. The rental includes plenty of upscale perks, including a 42″ TV with a Bluetooth-capable DVD player that can be used as a movie theater, a well-stocked gourmet kitchen, two dining areas, and a sitting area with a pool table.
Lakefront Home with Sweeping Views - Dillon
Windance at Summerwood is a four-bedroom home for up to 10 guests that’s nestled along the cliffs above Lake Dillon providing awe-inspiring views of the water and the mountains that can be enjoyed from multiple vantage points, including your own private hot tub. It’s the perfect way to relax after taking advantage of the area’s many outdoor activities, including skiing at the Keystone Ski Area, just four miles away. For indoor entertainment, the garage has pool and foosball tables and there’s a custom stone fireplace too. Other highlights include a gourmet kitchen, gas BBQ grill, and flat-screen cable TV.
Million Dollar Views in Mountain Home Retreat - Fairplay
Nestled on five acres, this pet-friendly home is in a more remote area among the pines and aspens, but you’ll be just 25 minutes from Breckenridge. It accommodates as many as 10 to 12 guests in three bedrooms, one of which has a queen-size bed plus two comfy queen pull-out sofas, and there’s an additional queen inflatable bed. You might be battling it out over the master, which includes a king and master bath with a Jacuzzi tub. The expansive, furnished wraparound deck with spectacular mountain views is a definite highlight and your host provides four pairs of snowshoes for complimentary guest use if you want to go exploring in the winter.
Log Home, Huge Deck, Incredible View - Breckenridge
This gorgeous home is located near the Breckenridge Ski Area just steps from a shuttle that will take you to the basin or downtown. Only a quarter-mile up Baldy Road, just beyond the rental, is a trailhead to access the national forest for summer activities like hiking and backcountry skiing in the winter. It accommodates up to 15 guests in five bedrooms plus a loft with a fold-out bed. Not only is there plenty of space for your large group but you’ll have an eight-person hot tub and a 40′ deck that spans its entire exterior. All the comforts of home are included too, like a full kitchen, multiple TVs, and a washer/dryer.
Mountain Top Escape - Evergreen
“Rising above the clouds” in Evergreen, close to Denver yet worlds away, is Mountain Top Escape. It accommodates up to 10 guests in four bedrooms with three floors spread over nearly 3,000 square feet. You’ll be surrounded by pine tree-covered hills and wildlife while enjoying plenty of seclusion, located on a dirt road with a 4-wheel drive highly recommended during the winter. Two kayaks and two paddleboards are provided on a complimentary basis for play at nearby Evergreen Lake when the weather permits. Otherwise, you can enjoy entertainment in the basement, including foosball, air hockey, and hoops, or a game of poker in the designated poker room. Notable features also include a huge wraparound deck with space for alfresco dining, a hot tub for soaking while watching the sunset, and a telescope for gazing up at the brilliant night’s sky.
Best Riverfront Setting - Monarch
This riverfront cabin accommodates up to a dozen guests in two bedrooms plus a bunk room and a loft. Spread over two stories with floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony that overlooks the river, it’s surrounded by a national forest close to some of the country’s top spots for whitewater rafting and kayaking with just about every other outdoor activity you can think of easily enjoyed nearby, including fishing, hiking, biking, four-wheeling, skiing, and boarding. You’ll enjoy a secluded stay with all the essential amenities, including a large open-plan kitchen and living room area, a 42″ flat-screen TV with a DVD player, and laundry facilities.
3-Bedroom Ski-In, Ski-Out Penthouse - Copper Mountain
As the name belies, this penthouse suite is a ski-in, ski-out rental that feels more like a luxurious mountain lodge. It sleeps up to 10 in three bedrooms located just steps from the Center Village restaurants, shops, and nightlife at Copper Mountain. Guests enjoy access to heated underground parking, ski lockers, a hot tub, and a sauna. All the necessary amenities are included and then some, including multiple Smart TVs, a well-stocked kitchen, and a washer/dryer.
Grinning Bear Lodge - Twin Lakes
A luxurious three-story open-design log cabin, Grinning Bear Lodge comfortably sleeps at least eight guests in three bedrooms plus a large, 800-square-foot loft with a king-size bed framed in aspen. You’ll have a wraparound deck and floor-to-ceiling windows for enjoying an awe-inspiring view of the Mosquito Mountain Range from indoors or out, along with a fire pit that faces the south. Gather around and enjoy the view during the day, and after dark, incredible stargazing. There’s a foosball table, pool table, flat-screen TV with a DVD player and board games in the walk-out basement, while the living area has a flat-screen TV with a Blu-ray player, an iPod radio hook-up, and a wood-burning stove.
