Step 1: Select Your Beaver Creek Lodging

Relax indoors or out -- the breezy balcony offers sun or shade, and a gas fireplace adds allure in the living room. A high-end kitchen and heated floors create a luxurious retreat. Take in gorgeous mountain vistas on your private balcony. Spacious and comfortable, the posh living room is furnished with a comfy leather sofa and two handsome leather chairs. Turn up the gas fireplace and settle in with a film on the 50” TV equipped with cable and surround sound. For skiing, hop aboard the complimentary bus shuttle pick-up which is located across the street to be whisked away to the resort.

The design and architecture of the elite Ritz-Carlton Penthouses were inspired by the grand lodges of the West and feature native materials, such as hewn logs, timbers and stone. Located on Beaver Creek Mountain at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, the Penthouses offer an exclusive, yet convenient location to Beaver Creek Village and all excitement and adventure the Vail Valley area can provide. The Penthouses provide ski –in/ski- out access and guests have full access to the hotel’s amenities and services, including and the Ritz-Carlton’s award-winning 21,000-square-foot spa. No matter which Penthouse you choose you can enjoy a spacious and well-appointed living and sleeping areas with stone fireplaces, fully-equipped commercial kitchens and formal dining areas. Bedroom suites feature private bathrooms, some with Italian marble, steam showers, heated floors and two-person whirlpool tubs. Features include in-suite washers and dryers, air-conditioning, and hardwood floors.

With all the warmth and personality of a traditional European Inn, the Poste Montane has brought Old World charm to the heart of Beaver Creek Village. A friendly staff attends to every detail in this intimate 24-suite mountain lodge, from extra feather pillows to freshly brewed coffee in the lobby. Additional amenities include mini-refrigerators, DVD players, thick terry robes, down comforters, complimentary breakfast is served daily in the lobby, walk to shops and ice rink, views of town, heated underground parking, championship golf courses, tennis courts, ski lockers, on-site check-in, daily housekeeping, grocery delivery available, free resort shuttle service and overnight ski tuning.

Aspenwood Lodge is located at the base of the Arrowhead ski village, just a short walk to the ski slopes. Condos each have a full kitchen, private deck, washer/dryer, and underground parking for one vehicle. This property is also just a short walk to the Arrowhead pool and hot tubs which are open summer and winter seasons. Enjoy the village to village ski experience or take the free shuttle bus to Bachelor Gulch or Beaver Creek. A private vehicle is recommended for evening transportation.

Being just steps from the free Beaver Creek ski shuttle, the bike path and Nottingham Lake makes the location of this ground-floor getaway as central as it gets. This remodeled, light and bright vacation rental, part of the popular Sunridge Condos, offers several upgrades throughout including new flooring and recessed lighting. Prepare quick snacks or full-course dinners in the well-equipped, full kitchen, dine together at the adjacent table for six, and then settle in for movie nights in the cozy living area that opens out to a small back patio. It’s the perfect spot to breathe in the fresh air and admire the view.

Beaver Creek Landing is a luxury ski-in/ski-out property located in the valley of Beaver Creek Resort. The Lower Beaver Creek Mountain Express chairlift is mere steps from the private ski locker rooms, providing direct access to the slopes of Bachelor Gulch and Beaver Creek. Gather around the fireplace in the lobby and watch TV or play pool, foosball or chess on the oversized coffee table board. Guests at Beaver Creek Landing can enjoy access to the year-round outdoor pool and hot tubs, fire pit, and on-site fitness facility. Hop on Village Transportation right next to the lift to travel up into the heart of Beaver Creek Village in a matter of minutes. All the two- and three-bedroom residences have high-end finishes including gas fireplaces, upscale kitchens, wood floors, air conditioning, washers and dryers, complimentary wireless Internet and heated underground parking.

Stay in Highlands Slopeside and enjoy the ease of having Beaver Creek Mountain’s ski runs right outside your door. Located in The Highlands, the aptly named Highlands Slopeside’s three-bedroom homes offer both spectacular mountain views and dramatic valley vistas. For guests looking for a luxury, on-mountain vacation rental, these bi-level residences provide the perfect solution. Guests can ski in and out from the patios of several of these residences; the rest utilize the convenient first floor ski locker room, with access right onto the Haymeadow run. Relax in the property’s great room, complete with a stone fireplace and a deck overlooking the slopes. It’s hard to beat Highlands Slopeside for the views, ski access or comfort.