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One Minute Walk to Gondola & Born Free Lift - Diamond Rated, Heart of Lionshead

Ski condo with ski-in/ski-out access and fitness centre

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Lion Square Lodge ~ North Tower Residences
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 692.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Vail, CO
  • Place, Eagle Bahn Gondola
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Vail Ski Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Murphy Bed

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

Sofa Bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Primary En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

One Minute Walk to Gondola & Born Free Lift - Diamond Rated, Heart of Lionshead

Welcome to Lion Square Lodge 286! This diamond rated residence (score of 96 out of 100) by the Vail Lodging Quality Assurance Program is in the center of all that Vail mountain has to offer and is one of the largest one bedroom/two full bath luxury homes in Vail that sleeps six. A premier lodging destination in Vail, Lion Square Lodge has every creature comfort you will need to call Vail a home-away-from-home during your mountain vacation.

Step out the door of this residence and in one minute you are at the base of the Eagle Bahn gondola, Born Free Express chairlift, ticket-office and ski-school. You're steps to everything in Vail Square: spas, shopping, ice skating, bike rentals, ski & snowboard shops, fine dining, casual restaurants, coffee & tea bistros, pubs, two grocery convenience markets, liquor stores, several in-town (free-fare) bus stops, and easy access to Vail's extensive trail system in the summer months.

Lion Square Lodge has a year-round heated outdoor pool, three outdoor hot tubs, sauna with changing room, on-site state-of-the-art fitness center, onsite concierge, bell station, two Charter Sports on-site ski/board shops for rentals and tune-ups, free slope-side ski/board valet service, on-site restaurant & bar, business center, and complementary in-building underground parking.

Elegantly appointed residence with the finest mountain chiqué décor to make you feel right at home. King Primary Suite with nightstand charging stations, queen Murphy bed, over-sized leather sofa/queen sleeper, love seat, chair and ottoman, stainless appliances, top-of-the-line cherry cabinetry, doors and millwork, large built-in desk with Wi-Fi and CAT 6 Ethernet to stay securely connected to the office, family & friends, granite counter-tops & back-splashes throughout, and tile with mosaic inserts in the entry, kitchen, and baths. The entry has a built-in cherry bench, a custom coat rack with 21 reclaimed 1800's railroad spike hooks, and a cast-iron elk hook named Hank to air-out all your gear.

Fully equipped chef's kitchen with cookbooks, cookware, crockpot, Presto multi-cooker, Kuerig and Cuisinart drip coffee makers, Cuisinart 4-slot toaster, microwave, blender, cooking utensils, dishwasher, and refrigerator with ice maker and filtered water...and even muffin tins and a Bundt pan if you feel so inclined to make breakfast pastries! The balcony also has a built-in natural gas grill for you to use in preparing that perfect barbecue.

The dining area has a large wood and slate table with comfortable seating for six.

Each bed has luxurious cotton linens with down comforters, extra pillows, and blankets to suit your needs. We also provide you with terrycloth robes for your trips to the pool, hot tubs, or sauna.

Baths have eco-friendly Soapbox shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and lotions. Each time a Soapbox product is purchased, Soapbox donates a bar of soap to someone in need. Each Soapbox product has a unique Hope Code. This code can be entered to find out the specific project our purchase benefited around the world.

Technology: 50in 4K Smart TV in the living room with complementary HD satellite and Netflix streaming, 40in 4K Smart TV in the primary suite, and a Bose Sound Dock Series III with Bluetooth and Apple Lightning connections. We also include complementary Wi-Fi and CAT 6 Ethernet to stay connected to the office, family, and friends during your visit.

Card games, dice, and board games are provided for family fun.

You will love the panoramic mountain views of Vail's ski slopes and the majestic Gore Creek through the south-facing condo windows, and from the balcony with a gas grill, a table and seating for four.

Thanks for visiting. We look forward to hosting you soon!

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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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please exit the parking garage before checking out and turning in your key cards to the front desk.
Please let us know if you feel anything needs attention.
Thank you for choosing to stay at our place!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Property Registration Number License #005624

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vail

Located in Lionshead, a neighbourhood in Vail, this condo is in the mountains. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vail Tennis Center or Beaver Creek Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vail, CO

What's nearby

  • Eagle Bahn Gondola - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vail Ski Resort - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gerald Ford Amphitheater - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gondola One Ski Lift - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garfinkel's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Remedy at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Little Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Margie’s Haas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chasing Rabbits - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does One Minute Walk to Gondola & Born Free Lift - Diamond Rated, Heart of Lionshead have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is One Minute Walk to Gondola & Born Free Lift - Diamond Rated, Heart of Lionshead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One Minute Walk to Gondola & Born Free Lift - Diamond Rated, Heart of Lionshead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One Minute Walk to Gondola & Born Free Lift - Diamond Rated, Heart of Lionshead?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One Minute Walk to Gondola & Born Free Lift - Diamond Rated, Heart of Lionshead located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out condo building in Lionshead is within a 15-minute walk of Eagle Bahn Gondola and Vail Ski Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Born Free Express Lift and Adventure Ridge are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

E P.

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

Great stay at Vail!

Our stay went perfect. We loved our location and the unit amenities.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Great Accomodations and Location

Very clean with great amenities. Location has easy access to the Village with shops,restaurants and lifts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sally m.

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

Enjoyed our vacation

A very nice place, very close to the mountain and had a ski valet .
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Perfect Getaway

If you are coming to Lionshead, this is the place to stay! Great location and the owners thought of everything to make the stay comfortable. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

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

Perfect stay

We loved our stay! Condo was clean, well stocked, and in the perfect location. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M., Kansas City, MO

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

Very nice property with all the items you will need to enjoy your stay!

Lion’s Square Village is a great place to enjoy Vail. This property is comfortable, clean, and has all the items you will need to have a relaxing vacation. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret and Tom W.

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

Weekend in Vail

Great weekend in Vail- location super, unit well appointed and organized- all around enjoyable time on the mountain
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., St. Louis

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

Vail stay

Very nice property, close to everything. Love charter sports next door, very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Great property!

Clean and nice property, great location too! My kids loved sleeping in the murphy bed and the blinds in the family room made it easy for them to sleep in the morning! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Family ski trip

Perfectly located. Helpful staff. Beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent C., Charlotte, NC

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

Cozy condo for summer mountain fun

Great property. Can walk to shopping, restaurants or gondola to take to top of mountain. Perfect location. Property owner was very responsive and helpful, probably best I’ve ever had on a VRBO rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Enjoyed our stay in this lovely condo. It was very clean and the location is awesome! Desk check in person was suppose to call us when room was ready but never did call. We also did not expect the major construction noise taking place just below the balcony. Even so, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil U.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

Everything from beginning to end was absolutely perfect. The place is so warm and inviting, and perfectly situated within everything Vail has to offer. So many thoughtful touches - Rick and Sharon are excellent hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana B.

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

Great Ski Stay

We had a great time at this central Vail apartment! Getting to the Gondola was so easy and the ski valet was super convenient. We also loved that the property had a car service that would take us to Vail Village if we didn’t feel like walking. The Murphy bed is very comfortable, it’s an actual mattress and not like a fold up couch. We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier C.

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

3rd family ski trip staying here

Third ski trip staying at the property as a family of four. Very spacious one bedroom apartment, that fits the four of us very comfortably, one kid on pull out sofa bed, the other on the Murphy bed, the parents in the king bed in the bedroom. As always everything in the apartment was clean and in working condition, everything as advertised. Location couldn’t be better for a ski trip and skit valet is a plus!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier C.

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

Amazing apartment

This was our second year renting this apartment. Very clean, spacious, well appointed apartment. Location is wonderful to go skiing, ski-in-ski-out. Family of four, kids love they each get a queen bed, one in Murphy bed, one in sofa bed, adults in room with king bed. Plenty of room in closets and drawers. Everything is in great shape, and we’ll taken care of. Check in process is very easy. Can’t wait to go back next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Amazing stay

This place has always been amazing either in the summer or the winter. The apartment is beautiful and well equipped, not to mention the owners, they are great! They make you feel right at home. We love to come back every year. Of course, in the winter, is so convenient and its steps from the gondola, makes your skiing experience the highest level. In our recent stay, we were a little bit nervous because being early in the ski season, there was not enough snow to open the trails in front of the apartment, but the staff at the lodge was so incredible that literally they would take you right in front of the other gondola, that way you could ski. At the moment you were finished, they would be there ready to pick you up and take you back to the lodge in minutes. Always with a great attitude.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittnee B., Texas

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

Excellent piece of Heaven

We visited Lionshead a week ago and had the best time. This property is beautiful, stocked with all you need for a relaxing, fun, family or adult trip to Vail. The condo was spotless, extremely well kept; we have no complaints at all. Lionshead is a great location if you want a relaxing, lower key, less crowded village, which we enjoyed immensely. If you prefer more crowds Vail Village is a better place for you. You can visit and never leave the village if you choose. It was important for us to have a family vacation before our son started kindergarten and this couldn’t have been more perfect. There is something for everyone, shopping, restaurants, hikes, bike trails, and plenty activities and parks to keep your little ones busy. Epic adventure at the top of the mountain was also super fun; everything is within walking distance. Do get ready to spend some money, but well worth the funds. Rick was awesome to work with and checked in multiple times throughout our stay. The weather was 30 out of 10. :) All in all - excellent. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

K M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rick and Sharon’s place was great. Excellent location when visiting Vail any time of the year. The complex also has a wonderful small gym in the units building.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd year staying at this property, and we will be back next year! It feels like a home away from home, and the location is perfect. Thank you for being wonderful hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean, well stocked kitchen and a very short walk to the Lionshead base area. Nice unit layout where the living room gets morning sun while the bedroom stays very dark (really helpful for light-sensitive sleepers like myself). Easy access to the car if parked on the main garage level. Washer and dryer are not in-unit but they are in-building and only one floor down. Provided laundry baskets were a nice touch! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was as advertised, with a great location and quick access to trails, shopping and restaurants. Kitchen was fully stocked, if you chose to cook and offered the comforts of home. The mountain view from the balcony was lovely. The check out process, only required to drop the keys off, so adding a drop box to the North building would be a convenient improvement! The condo size and layout would be perfect for families, with the murphy bed option in the living area, the only reason we did not do 5 stars, is the mattress in the main bedroom is worn. Overall, we would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay for my husband and I, we stayed nearly two weeks! The property is in a great location, in Lionshead village, walking distance to Vail village, restaurants, hiking, and more! We enjoyed the pool and Jacuzzi, overlooking the beautiful on the Gore River. Condo was in great shape, perfect size for the two of us for an extended stay. Rick is very responsive to questions, and any needs. This condo was perfect for our summer getaway!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time at this condo and it did not disappoint! Great condo in a perfect location in Lionshead Village. Very well stocked and we could not have asked for better host. We will be back.
Stayed 53 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny C.

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

Excellent stay!

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect. The location was super convenient to the gondola and the ski valet was perfectly situated. The couches in the room were cozy and comfortable. Murphy bed worked great for our two boys to sleep on. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sharon & Rick

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I was born and raised in a suburb of Charlotte, NC (Huntersville) and was living in Wilmington, NC when I was invited to a girls weekend get-away to Vail in 1993. I met my (now) husband Rick in the Red Lion the first day of that trip (blissful ever since!). Rick was living in Wisconsin at the time, so we dated long-distance for a year and a half. The following year he proposed to me at the top of the Mountain Top Express lift (4) overlooking Sun Up Bowl, China Bowl, and what is now Blue Sky Basin with a photographer in-tow. I said "yes!" and moved to the Midwest to start our new life together (I'm still not certain that leaving a coastal community for the Midwest was the best idea :-). After raising our three kids in suburban Minneapolis, in 2017 we traded our snow blower for the sun and sand dunes of Hilton Head Island, SC...you know the old saying..."you can take a girl out of the South but you can't take the South out of the girl y'all!" :-). We love the beach but get our "snow fix" in Vail as often as we can. Needless to say, Vail is truly a magical place for us. Our family (which now includes grandkids) continues to enjoy Vail often in all seasons.

Owning a place in Vail was a dream of ours since the day we met. Now that we have a place to call our own, we are happy to share our Vail home with you to make your own memories.

Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We hope that you enjoy our place as much as we do, and we welcome you back on your next visit to the Vail Valley.

-- Sharon & Rick --

Why they chose this property

Lion Square Lodge is so close to all that Vail has to offer. The ski-in/ski-out convenience and Lionshead Village Square steps from the door make this the perfect place to be, winter or summer. Lion Square Lodge has so many amenities which makes staying here incredibly easy and convenient. Unlike several ski-in/ski-out places, Lion Square Lodge North Residences are very quiet during the evenings which makes it the perfect place for families and couples looking for a romantic get-away.

What makes this property unique

Location! Location! Location!

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