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Gore Creek just off the back deck, Free Bus, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Summer Pool
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 125.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Vail, CO
- Vail Ski Resort20 min walk
- Eagle Bahn Gondola3 min drive
- Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater4 min drive
- Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1, Back/Creekside
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2, Front
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Loft
1 Queen Bed
Office 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gore Creek just off the back deck, 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 fit the bill for your next vacation. You can ski any of eleven Colorado resorts (Vail, Beaver Creek, Copper, Breckenridge, Keystone, A-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, many of which are lived in by permanent residents. The covered bus stop for the free Town of Vail Shuttle is only a two-minute level walk from the front door. A three-minute ride gets you to the Cascade ski lift; ride a little longer and get off at Lionshead or the Vail Transportation Center and Vail Village itself, offering numerous quality restaurants, night spots, and incomparable shopping.
If you choose, however, to stay in, you will also be content. This townhouse boasts a kitchen with granite counter tops, rustic cherry cabinetry, and new appliances. It is furnished down to the wine glasses! The glass-topped dining room table seats six, but there is also a second table in the sunken den which seats four. Turn the gas fireplace on to take the chill off of an early morning or to quickly warm up the home and mood after a day of outside activity. The spacious upstairs front bedroom and creek-side bedroom boast comfortable king-size beds and flat-screen TVs and the middle sleeping area has a queen-size bed with TV/VCR/DVD player. The unit has a ladder to the loft above the stairs. It has a queen mattress and desk lamp. Finally, the den couch is a sleeper sofa which adds to your sleeping options.
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 bicycle 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 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 unit in a friendly, cozy environment, rather than a sterile cut-out cookie. Art work, mirrors, and bathrooms with intricate tile work all point to ownership who also enjoy their visits here!
Free highspeed wireless and ethernet connection, HDTV and Flatscreen TVs
NO PET, NO SMOKING IN THE UNIT.
Town of Vail MuniRevs Acct #003618
Sales Tax License 2831833-0001
Keywords: Townhome
The Ptarmigan complex has 38 townhomes, many of which are lived in by permanent residents. The covered bus stop for the free Town of Vail Shuttle is only a two-minute level walk from the front door. A three-minute ride gets you to the Cascade ski lift; ride a little longer and get off at Lionshead or the Vail Transportation Center and Vail Village itself, offering numerous quality restaurants, night spots, and incomparable shopping.
If you choose, however, to stay in, you will also be content. This townhouse boasts a kitchen with granite counter tops, rustic cherry cabinetry, and new appliances. It is furnished down to the wine glasses! The glass-topped dining room table seats six, but there is also a second table in the sunken den which seats four. Turn the gas fireplace on to take the chill off of an early morning or to quickly warm up the home and mood after a day of outside activity. The spacious upstairs front bedroom and creek-side bedroom boast comfortable king-size beds and flat-screen TVs and the middle sleeping area has a queen-size bed with TV/VCR/DVD player. The unit has a ladder to the loft above the stairs. It has a queen mattress and desk lamp. Finally, the den couch is a sleeper sofa which adds to your sleeping options.
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 bicycle 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 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 unit in a friendly, cozy environment, rather than a sterile cut-out cookie. Art work, mirrors, and bathrooms with intricate tile work all point to ownership who also enjoy their visits here!
Free highspeed wireless and ethernet connection, HDTV and Flatscreen TVs
NO PET, NO SMOKING IN THE UNIT.
Town of Vail MuniRevs Acct #003618
Sales Tax License 2831833-0001
Keywords: Townhome
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Thank you for following our good-neighbor rules!
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Vail
Located in West Vail, a neighbourhood in Vail, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Travellers looking for local activities can try Vail Ski Resort and Beaver Creek Ski Area, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. John A. Dobson Ice Arena and Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Vail, CO
What's nearby
- Vail Ski Resort - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Eagle Bahn Gondola - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
- Vail Valley Medical Center - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
- Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
- Gondola One Ski Lift - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min walk
- Qdoba Mexican Eats - 13 min walk
- Westside Cafe & Market - 11 min walk
- Gore Creek Market - 3 min drive
- Margie’s Haas - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jim and Signe Donaldson

We have been married since 1976. Jim is a 1974 United States Air Force Academy grad, who, after pilot training, served a total of seven years. Jim flew for USAirways/American from 1983 until retirement in 2017. Signe is a 1972 graduate of Baylor University. She taught high school English, drama, speech and debate classes until 1983. We have three sons; one a 2003 USAF Academy grad and infantry Lt. Colonel in the Marine Corps with four combat tours (3 Iraq, 1 Afghanistan); one a 2011 UCLA Law School grad and partner in a California law firm; one a 2012 West Point grad and captain in the U.S. Army with one combat tour in Afghanistan.
Why they chose this property
Jim loved the Rockies since he went to school in Colorado. A roommate's parents lived in Vail so he skied Vail and other ski areas as a cadet. Jim skied all over the country and in Europe and found Vail to be among the finest of ski resorts. We loved the charm of the village and surrounding area when we visited Vail together. Finally, we thought it would be a place where our children would always look forward to vacationing with us, no matter the season of the year. It has been true. We have purchased the next-door Unit 16 vrbo 499342 for our expanding family. We are also renting unit 16.
What makes this property unique
If you are looking for accommodations for up to 12 overnighting people, we also own and rent Unit 16 vrbo 499342 Our townhomes' positions on Gore Creek are some of the most charming benefits of these two properties. The backs of the units have stunning views of the creek. The view and sound of the creek change with every season. The gas fireplace in 15 makes having a fire at any time, effortless, safe and pleasurable. The Unit 16 fireplace is traditional wood-burning. The units are comfortable, quiet and very well appointed, requiring little more than your own foodstuffs. Finally, location is an asset. Vail's free shuttle stops 125 level paces from the front door. It is a three-minute ride to the closest ski lift and a 10 minute walk, if you choose, to the Safeway and City Market grocery stores, among other businesses (hardware, gas, fast-food, restaurants, wine/liquor, etc.). The beautiful Gore Rec path close to Gore Creek is just a three minute walk away!
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