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

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Enjoy a relaxing stay in this charming home with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a beautifully landscaped yard.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
Relax in the octagonal hot tub with a tiled interior and control panel.
Enter a serene space with a bench and lush greenery, surrounded by a tranquil garden view.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush evergreen trees and enjoy the shade under a single umbrella.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61342 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Vail, CO
  • Vail Ski Resort
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vail

West Vail stay.Your stay at this West Vail vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Vail Ski Resort and Cascade Village Lift. Vail Recreation Path and Eagle Bahn Gondola are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Vail Ski Resort - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Vail Valley Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Gondola One Ski Lift - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garfinkel's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Westside Cafe & Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vail Chophouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Little Diner - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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

Property manager

Kari Johnson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,342 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Portable crib is available by request.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Top Rated Creekside Gem Is Steps From Free Bus To Skiing, Shopping, & Dining! to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.7 mi (38-min drive) away from the Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Top Rated Creekside Gem Is Steps From Free Bus To Skiing, Shopping, & Dining! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Top Rated Creekside Gem Is Steps From Free Bus To Skiing, Shopping, & Dining! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Top Rated Creekside Gem Is Steps From Free Bus To Skiing, Shopping, & Dining!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Top Rated Creekside Gem Is Steps From Free Bus To Skiing, Shopping, & Dining!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Top Rated Creekside Gem Is Steps From Free Bus To Skiing, Shopping, & Dining!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Top Rated Creekside Gem Is Steps From Free Bus To Skiing, Shopping, & Dining! have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Top Rated Creekside Gem Is Steps From Free Bus To Skiing, Shopping, & Dining! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Top Rated Creekside Gem Is Steps From Free Bus To Skiing, Shopping, & Dining! to downtown Vail?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Vail.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to the creek

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect ski condo

Excellent property for skiing - super convenient to get to Vail (free shuttle is steps away). Would definitely rent this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Location

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ori D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this Vail location!

Great place! Beautifully decorated. Tranquil creek view. Convenient location to Starbucks and groceries. Bus stop to slopes only steps away. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place to stay! 😇

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
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Five star stay

Awesome stay. Amazing host. Great location. Fantastic house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding exceeds expectations

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.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timi S., Castle Rock

Liked: Cleanliness

Gore Creek Retreat

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael v.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Stars

We loved our stay at this property! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy gem

This is a great place. View to the creek is wonderful and cozy. Very clean and stocked with essentials. Administrator was very prompt and helpful. It felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely condo in quiet setting

The condo was quite clean, well stocked with all essential items, and communication was good with the owners. The view of Gore Creek was very relaxing from the back patio and family room. The condo is in a convenient location as we hiked several trails at Vail, Beaver Creek, and Breckenridge driving to the trailhead or gondola/lift locations by rental car. Note that after Labor Day weekend, mountain lifts and gondolas only run on weekends in the area until ski season begins. Playing golf was a fun activity at EagleVail Golf Club and Vail Golf Club. For a nice dinner outdoors on a patio we enjoyed Elways. Our Montauk Seafood Grill dinner was delicious also. There is a Safeway Grocery Store nearby. After full days of activities it was nice to come back to the quiet setting of the lovely condo. Hopefully, we will have the opportunity to return to the condo next time we are in Vail.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem on Gore Creek!

This was our second stay at the Johnson Ski House and it continues to be a lovely townhome on Gore Creek. The location is in West Van, steps from the free town of Vail Bus so no need to drive. The home is very nicely decorated with comfortable furniture, great beds , well appointed kitchen and a nice size laundry room to store skis,etc and a huge washer and dryer. Everything is clean and spotless and the owners are very responsive. This is a small complex with a shared pool and hot tub. There are full time residents so it’s nice and quiet. Gore creek right out your back door with its lovely soothing sounds. It is a great value for Vail! We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Condo!

Very nice condo in older development but well updated and super clean and in a great location. Short drive to Lionshead or an easy 30 min walk along the creek. Property manager was super easy to work with. Great experience all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great accommodations!

Excellent communications and even welcoming gifts from owner!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kindsey H., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

3rd time staying here, we love it that much!

This was our 3rd time staying at this lovely home. We have stayed in a few other places in Vail but keep making our way back here because it is perfect for our family of 5. The host is always so attentive, the home is always so clean, and we always have everything that we need for our stay. We love the location as we can just ride our bikes into the village if we want, and the views/sounds of the creek are the best part. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vlad S., White Lake, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

As descrided

Property is well maintained and well appointed and biggest conviniece it is located literraly stone throw away from a bus stop.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picture Perfect!

We cannot speak highly enough about our stay at this unit and it’s gracious host. Not only was it spotless, but you can see how much attention to detail is provided by the owner to ensure a comfortable stay. The unit was very well equipped, accommodations were top notch, and it’s location was most convenient for using the town bus. We’ve been coming to Vail for more than 30 years and can honestly say that we’d more than welcome the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor A., Boca Raton

Liked: Cleanliness

Top place to stay in West Vail. Excellent Host, Clean Condo, Bus stop steps from door

I highly recommend this place due to its host, location, well stocked, and cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vail Condo

Was great for a family get away! Great view, cozy, and loved the bus is right there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023