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Gorgeous setting! Hot Tub, Close to town with private Lake

Family-friendly holiday home with sauna and Hot tub

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In the heart of Crested Butte, nestled in the woods above Nicholson Lake, this spacious home offers mountain views and easy access to trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. With a large dining room, living/gathering space, fully-equipped kitchen and outdoor year-round hot tub, this property is perfect for multiple families with plenty of room inside and out.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 104000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous setting! Hot Tub, Close to town with private Lake

This large home which sleeps a total of 8-10, is nestled in the woods above Nicholson Lake between the town of Crested Butte and Mount Crested Butte Ski Area. This home is only 3.5 miles from town! Just a short bike ride on single track to town. The property offers spectacular mountain views in all directions, with immediate access to trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, plus close proximity to downhill skiing or the town of Crested Butte, with its charming shops, pubs and restaurants. This property sits on a knoll with the gorgeous Slate River on one side and Nicholson lake on the other. Lots of supping available down the river or on the lake.

The main house has five bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. There are 2 extra beds and a half bathroom. It offers a large dining room, breakfast nook and wonderful living/gathering space. The fully-equipped kitchen,1/2 bath, laundry and mud/gear rooms are all conveniently located on the main level. The house has five flat-screen satellite TVs, internet, a Finnish sauna and an outdoor year-round hot tub. At times it has accommodated 3 families at once. It is ideal for multiple families with so much room inside and out.

The lower level bedrooms offer a second living room with surround sound TV/DVD. Especially for children and infants are a fully equipped main house toy/game room, two “pack-'n-play” cribs, a trundle bed, two high chairs and two changing tables. For an extra charge the guest house is designed for those who'd like a private getaway, with its own bedroom with queen bed, private bath and efficiency kitchen.

For summertime guests, there is an outdoor mini-playground and camp-style marshmallow-roasting pit, as well as a great seasonal screened room adjacent to the dining room. For winter guests, snow removal service is provided, and there is a one-car garage. There is always ample driveway parking, regardless of the season ... a feature not often found with in-town and on-the-mountain rentals. We highly recommend 4WD durning the winter months

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets allowed ONLY with prior owner approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No parties or events of any kind

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: No parties or events of any kind
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, a first aid kit 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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Crested Butte, CO

What's nearby

  • Crested Butte Nordic Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Crested Butte Town Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Crested Butte Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mario Land - 18 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Maroon Bells - 52 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brühaus - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Eldo Brewery and Taproom - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kochevars - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪West End Public House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ryce Asian Bistro - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous setting! Hot Tub, Close to town with private Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous setting! Hot Tub, Close to town with private Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous setting! Hot Tub, Close to town with private Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous setting! Hot Tub, Close to town with private Lake?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gorgeous setting! Hot Tub, Close to town with private Lake located?

This family-friendly Crested Butte holiday home is located on a lake, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Crested Butte Nordic Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Trailhead Children's Museum and Ice Rink. Trailhead Discovery Museum and Crested Butte Mountain Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Gorgeous setting! Hot Tub, Close to town with private Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James j.

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

Great location

Short drive to base area. House was a beautiful piece of construction. We all enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks for a fantastic week in a special ski town with a one of a kind mountain.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Great house great location

Great house with plenty of room located in a quiet neighborhood with fantastic views

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Hagerstown, Maryland

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

Great location, great house, great stay!

Property as described and Elizabeth was super easy and accommodating to a few special requests. All 5 of us had a comfortable private bedroom. Snow removal was seamless, and location was equidistant from the ski resort and downtown. No public transport options in this area, so AWD rental car is a must.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Ski week

Beautiful house and view. E. Smith was easy to communicate with. Kitchen is well stocked. Hot tub and sauna were used almost every night. Very roomy for the nine of us. The only downside to the quiet beautiful lot is that it is 20 minutes from either ski resort or town. The road was plowed and two wheel drive would suffice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house for skiing Crested Butte

The house was cosy and comfortable with a great hot tub for relaxing after skiing. Elizabeth was very helpful and responsive to all inquiries. Would love to come back again in both winter and summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

brad R., Scottsdale

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

Great time in CB. The house was perfect!

Our family stayed here and truly enjoyed our time. Elizabeth was helpful with check in/checkout!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terrie W.

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

Great location

Everything perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Great place to stay

Wonderful house to say near crested butte. About a 10 min drive to either town or ski mountain. House was very pleasant with beautiful views, well stocked kitchen, plenty of bedrooms (2 upstairs and 4 in the basement). Communication was excellent with easy check in and check out. Would happily stay here again. We spent plenty of time in the hot tub and you could snowshoe right from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Callie D.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful surroundings, quiet, lots of space, great property and responsive hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Susan K.

Lovely home in a beautiful setting! The home accommodated two families easily.

We cooked our meals and so appreciated pantry basics, spices, well-stocked kitchen in general! The sauna and spa were a lovely bonus-great for sore ski legs! Again, this is a lovely home in a beautiful setting. We appreciated 3 master bedrooms as well as the flexible sleeping spaces. Some suggestions: it was disconcerting that so much of the owners' personal belongings were there-clothes in closets and drawers, lots of family pictures, etc. In addition, the beds and bedding were not consistent for the price point for this house. All should be updated. We enjoyed the family room but the seating was generally uncomfortable; again, not consistent with the price point. Given the updates we would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

Top of the world!

My first impression was that we were sitting on top of the world when I took in the view of Nicholson Lake and the peaks beyond. Then the night sky made me think I could reach out and grab the stars! The house is beautifully maintained and any questions are immediately answered. No problems whatsoever. There is no end of activities, especially outdoors--walks down to Slate River directly from the house, fishing or paddle boarding in the private lake, cycling on the endless trails or mountain biking galore. The town offers plenty of places to eat and to listen to music while soaking up the western, laid back atmosphere. Depending upon when you go, there are arts fairs, music festivals and public policy forums. I enjoyed it so much that I brought family members who enjoyed it (almost) as much as I did. It is one of those places--the house, the wilderness, the town--that you are conflicted about letting others know about!

10/10 Excellent

Alina T.

Amazing vacation and very close to the ski are

We really enjoyed our staying in this house. After ski days the hot tub and sauna was the best part. We had plenty of room...big kitchen and a nice dinning area with a piano. First floor had a nice audio system for watching movies!!!They had everywhere lot of games for the guests left. We had no time to play them all :) The house is in a private area, quite and amazingly we actually had more snow then any other neighborhoods, saying so because we went there before New Year and in 7 days not even once snowed there unfortunately.So all the snow was from before we got there. The only suggestions I have to the owner are: 1.for the winter holidays at least some decorations or a small Christmas tree to wait in there for the guests...for the atmosphere...i mean its that magic time of the year 2.provide each room with an air humidifier, the air was super dry ,which made the sleep at night uncomfortable 3.make sure the refrigerator it's left totally empty for each guest. P.s We recommend the house and would go back again thanks to Elizabeth,the person who was taking care of the property...our vacation was facilitated, she would answer all our calls, give us advices what fun to do there in town, where to find the groceries, ski passes,equipment ,etc...if I didn't mention earlier for most of us this was our first ski vacation,so we did need a good guide :) Thank you Elizabeth again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

House at Crested Butte

We enjoyed the house at Crested Butte. Perfect for a family of 8 with 2 small children. Wonderful view and close access to downtown and the National Forrest. Enjoyed the facilities for cooking breakfast and dinner. Campfire areas were fun as well. Thanks!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Nice getaway

The hot tub and sauna were a nice way to relax after a day of cross country skiing. Nice views. Beautiful house. The location is remote but not too hard to get to, giving a nice secluded feel. Or kids also really enjoyed the big playroom and bunk room on the ground floor.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful CB getaway

We stayed over New Year's Eve last year - the house is huge, beautiful, well stocked, and only 5-10 minutes from town. It's perfect for a large group. You can socialize in the kitchen, breakfast nook, living room, or den and retreat to your own room for down time. We highly recommend this property!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

wow- unbelievable access!And privacy so close to town.

We stayed here last Christmas and the access to the surrounding public land was unparalleled. It was hard to believe we were only 10 minutes from town because we felt like we were in our own private forest. I loved Cross country skiing out the road many days (I could even link up to the groomed skate ski track that comes out from town), and other days I could tour the local backcountry ridges that are so easily gained from here. To wake up and see Mt Crested Butte in the morning helped me feel very close to the ski hill and yet so far away from city life. I was recommended to get an AWD vehicle but my front WD car did fine when it didn't snow a foot overnight. It had ample indoor space to spread out and socialize or to retreat to when I wanted. I will definitely take my family back here soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

donna p.

Great rental for families or couples

Great snowshoeing and cross-country skiing out your front door, a beautiful view from the hot tub, a large dining room to share meals, sledding right along the side of the house.....we had a great stay at this home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

I love this house!

I've stayed at this house both in winter and summer and have thoroughly enjoyed both experiences. This well-appointed house is warm and cozy with plenty of natural light in winter. After a few hours cross-country skiing through the valley (which you can access just at the end of the street) the sauna and hot tub feel terrific. It's light and breezy in the summer with several patios, stunning views, and is steps to a gorgeous meadow and river.This is a good house for multi-family visits because there are several bedroom areas on different levels, which allow for plenty of privacy. The lower-level three-bedroom grouping with adjoining family room is perfect for young children or a large family. It's a short drive to the town and the mountain, so you definitely need a car to stay here, but parking is ample.