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Above it All - Highest rental house on the hill!

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A snow-covered lodge with a stone chimney, a wooden deck, and a snow-covered driveway.
A person relaxing in a hot tub with a snowy landscape in the background.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a comfortable sofa, and a wooden staircase.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with chairs, a microwave, and a stove.
A dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Snowmass Mountain
Sleeps 12•4 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Snowmass Village, CO
  • Place, Snowmass Mountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Snowmass Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Aspen Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Common area between lower rooms

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Above it All - Highest rental house on the hill!

This house, at 35 Janss Lane, is 5 homes from the very top of Wood Road, which runs up the center of the mountain. Our view incluces everything from Daly Peak to Sam's Knob, Big Burn, the Cirque, High Alpine and Elk Camp. The ski access takes you to the bottom of the SECOND lift, Coney Glade, letting you avoid all the crowds at the bottom of the mountain. With a week ski pass and groceries, you would enjoy incredible privacy - or you could go to Aspen and schmooze with the glitteratti. Easy ski-in access is just indirect enough to preserve your privacy - there are three alternatives to ski or walk out.

Four bedrooms with en-suite baths, all with mountain views - two kings, one twin, one quad. Sleeps 10. Hot tub accommodates 8 or more. Wireless high speed internet; all the usual TV and audio equipment. Weber gas grill on the deck.

Ready and waiting for your perfect vacation!

Keywords: ski-in, short walk out or intermediate ski out, best view on the mountain

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Owner must approve of pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All res. are subject to the owner's approval and may be canceled within 72 hrs after booking. ALL RESERVATIONS SAT-SAT for ski season
Absolutely no house parties.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 268630vb
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

About the area

Snowmass Village

Located in Snowmass Village, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Snowmass Mountain and Buttermilk Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maroon Bells. Anderson Ranch Arts Center and Snowmass Sports are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Snowmass Village, CO

What's nearby

  • Snowmass Mountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Snowmass Mall - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Buttermilk Mountain - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Aspen Highlands - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Aspen Mountain - 19 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TORO Snowmass - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fuel Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gwyn's High Alpine - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Cabin - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jüs Cafe Snowmass - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Above it All - Highest rental house on the hill! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Above it All - Highest rental house on the hill!?

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Above it All - Highest rental house on the hill! on 18 August 2026 start from NZ$25,002, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Above it All - Highest rental house on the hill!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Above it All - Highest rental house on the hill!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above it All - Highest rental house on the hill!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Above it All - Highest rental house on the hill! located?

Located in the mountains, this slopeside Snowmass Village holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 2 miles (3 km) of Snowmass Mountain, Snowmass Mall and Snowmass Sports. Krabloonik Dogsled Rides and Anderson Ranch Arts Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for 7 of us. Fantastic views .Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2026
Glad you had a great time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great option for friends and families to enjoy the slopes at Snowmass with ski in and out access and plenty of space to socialize.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2026
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederic A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house. Right on the mountain. Perfect for one large family or two families, kid friendly and very close to Snowmass base. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. You are just the sort of renters I want more of!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. Location can’t be beat. Views are amazing. We stayed in a few nights and enjoyed cooking in the well stocked kitchen. We will stay here again next time we’re in Snowmass.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2026
Thanks, Alison - We love our house, too. Not the fanciest, but comfortable and well stocked, with enough space to get out of each other's way. And great location!
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol's description of the property was accurate and she was available throughout the week for questions that arose. Her detailed list of amenities, ski access routes, etc. was extremely helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house for our extended family. Big common area for gatherings plus isolated bedrooms if you want your privacy. Ski-in/Ski-out for intermediate skiers. Five minute walk for less confident skiers. Easy run down to major lifts and gondola. Hot tub was a great muscle relaxer every evening. Very responsive and friendly host.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2026
Thanks so much! Mr. Rusch likened our home to more like a friend's house than a hotel - and we couldn't have been more pleased.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect ski home!

Great house, awesome location, very convenient to Snowmass amenities!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2025
C'mon back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and like it says high on the hill of Snowmass. We had beautiful sunsets one night after dinner in Aspen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowmass

We have stayed here multiple times; this home is our favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view of slopes.

Great house for a big family enjoy snowmass!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

This is a great house for a vacation in summer in terms of location, accommodation, convenience, and character. My family and friends enjoyed staying in it in July 2022.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2022
Thanks, George.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stellar ski vacation

Really enjoyed our stay. You definitely are one of the highest houses on the mountain. The hot tub gives you a stellar view of the resort. The host was super responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Home

Wonderful Christmas in this beautiful snowglobe of a home!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2025
Thanks for your kind words! We love the house, too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KK N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect spot for a family vacation

We absolutely loved our time at this house. The house was beautiful, and the location could not be better. The spaces were perfect for hanging out with family. One of our favorite places we have rented. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2021
Thank you! C'mon back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Favorite

This is our second stay, and it's just the perfect house in Snowmass. Feels like a spacious and comfortable family vacation home, not some generic rental property. Incredible views of the resort. Can't wait until next time..l
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful trip

This trip was our second to this home in Snowmass. It is a favorite of everyone, with easy access to the slopes, a big kitchen for cooking and a very comfortable great room. We recommend this home without reservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family ski vacation

Exactly as advertised, clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and made for easy meal prep. The location was unbeatable which made for a relaxing family ski vacation. Kids and adults were all happy. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

Beautiful property with amazing views and great floor plan for two+ families. Great communication from owner. We hope to stay here next year! Highly recommend...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
So kind! We’re happy to know our home is being enjoyed.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The home is in a beautiful location with spectacular views, and the owner was kind in allowing us a later checkout. Unfortunately, we were surprised to learn that the comforters are not washed between guests; when we arrived, ours had visible stains. Had we known this policy in advance, we would not have rented the home. We also encountered several sanitation concerns, including fecal matter next to a toilet paper holder, a blood-stained left on a bathroom wall, visible mold in the master shower, and multiple surfaces that appeared not to have been properly cleaned. We expected a much higher level of cleanliness, and future guests may want to clarify bedding and cleaning practices before booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly Aspen Vacation

Property was great! We will hopefully be coming back to the residence again. A little updating may be needed but nothing that altered the vacation by any means! Everything was as expected and great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narongyos S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING STAY..Top of the world

This is one of best places you can stay on Snowmass mountains. Everything went smoothly from the check-in, communication with the host, to check-out. We would have stay longer as the times went by so quick with you have loads of fun. It is a fantastic place with great views of the slope and mountains. Easy access, ski-in, ski out, the fireplace, and the hot tub, these are all make your vacation heaven! We had a blast and will be back from more.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2023
Glad we agree about what's important in a ski house!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Property was amazing! Great location - ski down through the woods out the back of the house to the trail and back along the road to the front of the house. Kitchen is well equipped, hot tub was clean & spacious, great sleeping accommodations, and shared spaces. Only note is that the pull out couch in the basement wasn't all that comfortable for sleeping. Would definitely stay again, big thanks to Carol!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2023
We call that the snorer's couch. We can sleep 10 without that couch. Maybe someday we'll get a bigger more comfortable one! Glad you enjoyed the house. We love it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nellie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Paradise

It’s our 4th summer vacation in Snowmass and our first time staying at Carol’s beautiful home. She is a text away with any questions and so nice!! It was the perfect home for our group ...spacious.. and cozy al in one. You are close to hiking trails, Aspen and everything beautiful. You know it’d a great vacay when you don’t want to leave ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2022
Thanks, Nellie! Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Schiebler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic mountain get away!

Our family of 9 stayed for a week enjoying the beautiful views from the deck and all the amenities Snowmass and Aspen offer. The house is situated up the mountain from Snowmass Village so it was very convenient driving down to attend the various events each night. The owner was very accommodating and helpful with ideas on what to do. We love cooking so we took advantage of the large kitchen and made some wonderful meals. We also went to quite a few great restaurants in the Village and Aspen. We highly recommend this house if you're looking for a home away from home and will definitely be back to enjoy it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
How very kind, despite a couple small glitches. Rentals are never perfect, but ours is pretty darn good, and we try to be responsive. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Ski Trip

The 35 Janss home is a great place for a family ski vacation. From the time you walk in you feel like you're at home! The ski in / ski out access allows everyone to be on their own schedule if they like - from the early risers who skin up the mountain to the people taking lessons, and the all day skiers. A quick easy run to the Village Express lift and you're off for the day. The accommodations are top notch. A very well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, fireplace that works well, and the views are second to none. This was our second time renting the home and we'll be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2024
So kind!

About the host

Hosted by Carol Ward

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My husband and I, both physicians, bought this lot in 12 hours sight unseen when my brother, a local real estate agent, called to tell us that it had gone on the market. I grew up in the Aspen area, and knew how special this lane is. Even though we were not thinking retirement, both of our sons ended up going to college in the west, and this home that we built quickly became our favorite holiday haven. Skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, pack trips through the mountains, summer concerts - We love it all.

Why they chose this property

For years we considered buying, because our family didn't fit well into my brother's or my mother's home. Not until the perfect lot became available did we consider buying and building. We look down at the valley AND up at the ski hill - on a special little ridge off Wood Road, where several of the very first homes were built. (Mr. Janss was the original developer of Snowmass.) With binoculars, you can see this house from every high point on the mountain.

What makes this property unique

The house is spacious and every bedroom has a view. The two 'kids'' rooms - 6 twin beds in two rooms with intervening rumpus area - are separated from the 'adult' king bedrooms by a whole floor, allowing privacy. The hot tub is on the lowest level with the kids rooms. The large deck is off the living-dining room kitchen. The steam shower and the Jacuzzi, inside, are good for tired bones, as well. The fully appointed kitchen makes large meals for many people an easy assignment. We have every book you never read in high school, as well as best sellers, thrillers and beach trash. And we have a piano.

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