Top Rated Creekside Gem Is Steps From Free Bus To Skiing, Shopping, & Dining!

Vail, Colorado
$362 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

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Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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Night 2 nights

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This top value In Vail is one of the very nicest updated Ptarmigan units!

You will love this exceptional townhouse only minutes from the vibrancy of the downtown village area. The secluded location in a lovely neighborhood assures it will be quiet and relaxing. Delight in the space and luxury of a very nicely appointed home for less than the price of a single slope side hotel room.

Take a moment, and take in the spectacular views of Gore Creek from the large living room windows. In spring, summer, fall, and warmer winter days you can relax on comfortable patio furniture, perfect for your morning coffee or evening cocktail. The gas grill on the deck is available for barbeques all year.

Both bedrooms are on the upper level, each with premium and very comfortable king size beds. A cozy sitting area between the two bedrooms has a full pull out. The low ceiling loft fortress, furnished with a comfortable queen mattress, is recommended for older children. Up to 6 people, a maximum of 4 adults, will find very pleasant accommodations.

Johnson Ski House is thoughtfully furnished with all amenities you expect: quality contemporary furniture, 3 new large flat screen TVs (in the living area and in each bedroom), a Blue-Ray/DVD player, private high speed Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Sound Bar, and luxurious linens. An ecological, easy switch on gas log fireplace provides instant warmth and ambiance on frosty mornings and evenings at home as you savor your Vail hideaway. A high end washer and steam function dryer are available in the utility room.

Easily prepare snacks and meals in an attractive, fully equipped kitchen featuring new top quality stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.

The Ptarmigan grounds include a well maintained, heated outdoor summer season swimming pool with new upscale loungers, tables, umbrellas, and chairs. Ptarmigan's shared year round indoor hot tub is available for a relaxing soak after your day on the mountain - or after exploring the many tempting shops, galleries, and boutiques of Vail and Beaver Creek.

Two free parking spaces are located just out your front door. Literally steps away is the free bus stop where you can catch short rides into the heart of Lionshead and Vail Village multiple times each day and on into late night. Approximately 3 minutes away in West Vail are grocery and liquor stores, sporting goods, gourmet coffee options, fast food, popular bars, restaurants, and more.

Legendary winter skiing is a given, but do not overlook the wonders of summer and fall in Vail. Choose Johnson Ski House and enjoy concerts, art, music and dance festivals, farmers' markets, golf, tennis, fly fishing, horseback riding, sublime restaurants, fascinating and eclectic shops, biking, hiking, rafting, scenic gondola rides, zip lining, alpine roller coaster, scenic drives, and more. Gore Valley Bike/Recreation Path is accessible right next to the Ptarmigan complex. The scenic path shadows the river to nearby Donovan Park, or you can venture only a bit farther into Lionshead and Vail - or for miles and miles in either direction. Vail has an abundance of gorgeous hiking trails to experience beautiful summer wildflowers, breathtaking vistas, and splendid autumn colors.

In winter, the unparalleled Vail ski slopes are moments away. Other snowy activites include ice skating at a choice of several dazzling indoor and outdoor venues, snow mobile tours, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and horse drawn sleigh rides. Johnson Ski House is the perfect base camp for all of this, or for simply snuggling by the fire and enjoying board game night or a movie on the large living room TV.

Because we personally manage Johnson Ski House from Vail our rates are lower than comparable homes. We charge No management fees, No resort charges, and No credit card usage fees so common in nearby properties. Your basic rate includes Town of Vail tax on lodging and cleaning. County and state taxes are calculated at checkout.

As long time locals we know and love this wonderful area and are happy to pass along recommendations to our guests to ensure you get the most from your time in our beautiful mountains. We invite you to make wonderful Vail memories at Johnson Ski House. It's the perfect spot for a family vacation, couples retreat, girls get together, or weekend escape!

Town of Vail Short-Term Rental Sales Tax License #5448

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1342 Sq Ft (125 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Sledding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Chandler

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 8, 2025

    Me and my buddies had an outstanding experience staying here on our ski trip to Vail. Spacious, cozy, stocked with everything we needed, amazing location next to mtn shuttle, and host was phenomenal. A !!

  • Lisa H.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    This is a lovely condo, looks like it was recently redone. The kitchen is workable, the beds are comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The host was very responsive. I would highly recommend.

  • Karen P.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Wonderful to be close to the creek but the truck noise from the interstate at night overpowered the lovely sound of the rushing creek. Had to sleep with the bedroom sliding door closed.

  • Glenda D.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    This condo is the perfect location. Mere steps to the free local bus service. Stops every half hour. Gore creek runs just next to the back deck. The bedrooms are spacious with plenty of storage space. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen is adequately appointed. The dining and living areas are very comfortable and nicely decorated. Kari was a great communicator and very responsive. We were skiing and there was nice space in the the laundry room to store equipment and put boots on and off. Definitely plan to stay here again.

  • Alexandra M.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    Excellent property for skiing - super convenient to get to Vail (free shuttle is steps away). Would definitely rent this again.

  • Kelli S.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    We had a fantastic stay at Kari's home in Vail. It was clean, comfortable, spacious and had everything we needed and then some! The location of this property is incredible given it is literally steps to the FREE bus stop. Highly recommend especially for families with children. Thank you Kari!

  • susan g.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    Great place! Beautifully decorated. Tranquil creek view. Convenient location to Starbucks and groceries. Bus stop to slopes only steps away. Would stay here again!

  • Rebecca A.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    The condo is in a great location. The back deck is just 4-5 yards away from beautiful Gore Creek. The home is nicely decorated and all of the furniture is very comfortable. We loved the thick soft carpet in the living rooms, stairway, and bedrooms. The main living room has a huge smart TV that covers most of the wall. The home is fully stocked with extra fans, blankets, and bathroom supplies. The owners

  • Jessica B.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    We had an excellent experience staying here! The place was exactly as described, very clean, great location, and wonderfully cozy and peaceful with the creek steps from the back door! The host was very communicative to ensure we received the check in information, and to provide a last minute change in parking instructions. Thanks for a wonderful stay! Would highly recommend this place!

  • robert f.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    Awesome stay. Amazing host. Great location. Fantastic house.

  • Pam K.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    How many times are your expectations exceeded in life ?? This home was well located to amenities and surrounding areas, right on the river, so the river lulls you to sleep when you go to bed. The appliances are top quality, well supplied kitchen, laundry and bathrooms. Ironing board, iron, hanging space for hang drying. Rooms were large to spread out and not be on top of each other. We had every thing we needed down to even reading glasses, vases, pens and pencils. The beds were unbelievably comfortable as were the pillows. They literally had everything we could have needed and more. Keri the owner was VERY responsive and took care of every need. There were even beach towels for the pool and river rafting and floating tubes for the pool. Chairs to sit by the river and read. A bottle of wine and thank you note, coffee, etc. there is not enough space to list all the reasons we loved our stay. We have a friend there we could rent a 4 million $ home from but this one is every bit as nice. Space to spread out, and watch different shows to watch tv, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas. We will most definitely be back. We hated to leave.

  • Timi S.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    We rented this lovely townhouse for several weeks and really enjoyed our stay. Our host was very easy to work with and super fast at communications. The place was very comfortable and well stocked with usual things as well as unexpected items. The mattress was great! With the sound of the stream and the cool mountain air, I slept like a rock. The location was convenient to town, interstate, grocery stores, and hiking trails. We will definitely be back in the future!

  • Lynn S.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    The home was clean, bed was very comfortable, kitchen was well stocked, and everything was in good working order. Nice location and loved having the creek right there. Close to grocery stores and gas stations. Free Vail bus stop was literally steps away. Host communicated well and was quick to respond. Check in was very easy. Would stay here again.

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