Title: Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location Holiday home with kitchen, near Winter Park Ski Resort ## Photo gallery for Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location (Winter Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89555500/89555486/82088b9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location (Winter Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89555500/89555486/e9a67ade.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location (Winter Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89555500/89555486/6b4f77d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location (Winter Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89555500/89555486/6cd5a764.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location (Winter Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89555500/89555486/45fd982a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Winter Park Ski Resort, Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location has plenty to offer. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location Skiing Sanctuary Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Escape to this cozy Winter Park ski retreat, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath house that comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests, including a queen bed, a full-twin bunk, twin beds, plus a pullout couch. This home offers a fully equipped kitchen, a warm living room with WiFi, TV, and games, free on-site parking, and an outdoor ski shed for your gear. Just 50 feet from the free shuttle to the slopes or a quick 15-minute walk to the base, it’s the perfect home away from home. Conveniently located across the street from the A-Frame Club restaurant and bar, this ski retreat also boasts an outdoor security camera above the ski locker for added safety precautions. On a good day of snow, there's even the possibility to ski from the slopes to the front door, offering a truly unique experience for winter sports enthusiasts. There are plenty of other ways to enjoy the outdoors too, such as Trestle Bike Park. Rent a mountain bike there and embark on one of the numerous trails nearby for a thrilling ride. Enjoy stunning ski views and mountain vistas from the patio while sipping your morning coffee or unwinding after a day on the slopes. With amenities like a queen bed, twin bed, kitchen with modern appliances, and dog-friendly accommodations, this home has everything you need for a comfortable stay in Winter Park. Whether you choose to walk to the lifts or hop on the free shuttle just steps away, you'll appreciate the convenience of this location. Plus, with TV streaming, a cozy living room, and family-friendly features like bunk beds and games, this retreat is perfect for a memorable family ski vacation. You can take the Winter Park Express train from Union Station in Denver to Winter Park ski resort, the train drop-off is a 5-10 minute walk to the house. Book your stay at this Winter Park ski retreat today and create lasting memories in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing 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 ### General - Unit size: 1,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60340000/60338300/60338291/95f8e15a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unbelievably Convenient Ski In Ski Out Winter Park Base/Gondola Mountain Retreat Winter Park Village - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=60338291&PinnedHotelID=60338291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (0 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94400000/94397300/94397257/c7f72956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ski-in/ski-out Studio at Winter Park Base! 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Max of 1\. Weight limit: 60 lbs each. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 first aid kit 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 Property Registration Number 19424 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 95530 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.89140%2C-105.76508&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5jKOz7PxxePj_dxQG1K1Eh2vUrg=) Winter Park, CO #### What's nearby - Winter Park Ski Resort \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Trestle Bike Park \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - The Fraser River Trail \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - The Gondola \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Village Cabriolet \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles #### Getting around - Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 12 min walk #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Big Trout Brewing - ‬5 min drive - ‪Deno's Mountain Bistro - ‬5 min drive - ‪Casa Mexico - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Lodge at Sunspot - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location? ### What time is check-in at Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location? ### What time is check-out at Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location? ### Where is Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy mountain-view house with full kitchen, dog-friendly & convenient location Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hassan H. 23 Jul 2025 #### Great place Quite a clean ##### Hassan H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob F. 7 Feb 2024 #### Great ski place Good location ##### Rob F. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne S. 21 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great condo near Winter Park We had a great stay here during our winter park ski vacation. The mountain and shuttle were close, the condo was clean and spacious, and we would definitely stay here again! ##### Anne S. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### PATRICIA D. 15 Apr 2024 #### Great location! It has some home improvements that need to be done but overall it was good ##### PATRICIA D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zechariah N. 26 Mar 2024 #### Great location and clean Amazing location and clean. 5 minute shuttle to the Winter Park base. Not great for a long stay because there is no washer/drier. We didn’t see a fan in the kitchen so cooking anything set off the fire alarms. ##### Zechariah N. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Logan B. 19 Mar 2024 #### Perfect Retreat at the Base of Winter Park Our stay at this charming location nestled at the base of the ski mountain was fantastic. From the moment we arrived, we felt the warmth and comfort of this delightful vacation home. The space is equipped with everything you need to cook (we made a beautiful dinner the first night), and he common area is spacious and clean. The place feels homey and authentic but also has modern furnishing and amenities. The location is perfect to walk over take the bus to the base of winter park, or you can quickly zip over to Winter Park where there are great restaurants and breweries. We highly recommend Skiing Sanctuary for couples or families looking to get away! Thank you so much for the awesome stay! ##### Logan B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim M. 22 Jul 2024 #### Winter Park Place Enjoyed the peace and quiet. Property is at front edge of a neighborhood among other homes condos, but more out on its own with surrounding open lots. Front porch nice to have coffee out in the morning. Inside we liked the informal family feel, kind of like home, verses a hotel. Great kitchen and dining space, relaxing living room with views of ski slopes, and separate bedrooms made it comfortable for all 6 of us. Very close to ski area and local Fraser river trail which we enjoyed several walks down and one day biked into town in about 20 minutes. Also easy access to great hiking trails up the pass. We will stay here again! ##### Tim M. ### 4/10 Poor #### Becky W. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Great location but questionable cleanliness The location is great and there is plenty of room for a single family. This said, we got some bug bites while there and have continued to get more at home. Also my husband attempted to make tea using the water boiler and ended up drinking something rancid instead as the boiler wasn’t properly cleaned. I attempted to get a hold of the owner twice instead of a national-level property management group and no one has gotten back to me. ##### Becky W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel A. 20 Mar 2024 #### Overall very good and an easy walk to the slopes! We worked and skiied from here for a few weeks and it was a great setup. The wifi is strong (could support multiple people conferencing) and the apartment is well set up. The location is ideal -- there's a path at the end of the road to walk over the train tracks and onto the slopes (a \~5min walk instead of the \~20min walk that Google will show you). There's a ski shop and restaurant/bar next door which cover some nice-to-have amenities. So overall, it covers all the basics (i.e. no hot tub) and was a very fair price, which can be hard to find sometimes in these days of suped up expensive ski houses. Keep in mind, there is no washer/dryer and the only laundromat is in the Winter Park town a shuttle ride away. Vacasa is a private equity mega corporation, so connecting with their local staff was slower than it would be for a rental with a local owner, but it did work eventually. ##### Daniel A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edmundo A. 21 Dec 2022 #### Great location! Had a great time We loved our stay in this very cozy home, very well equipped and very close to the slopes. Bus pickup to the slopes is only a few meters away. ##### Edmundo A. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Broadmoor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colorado-Springs-Hotels-The-Broadmoor.h6096.Hotel-Information) > > [Garden of the Gods Resort and Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colorado-Springs-Hotels-Garden-Of-The-Gods-Resort-And-Club.h909713.Hotel-Information) > > [the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Denver-Hotels-The-Curtis-Denver-A-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel.h19267.Hotel-Information) > > [Ox Hotel Manchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Milton-Manchester-Hotel.h18787802.Hotel-Information) > > [CGH Résidences & Spas Les Fermes de Sainte Foy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise-Hotels-CGH-Residences-Spas-Les-Fermes-De-Sainte-Foy.h1244944.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Denver-Hotels-Renaissance-Denver-Central-Park-Hotel.h14257.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vilamoura-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Vilamoura-Algarve.h905327.Hotel-Information) > > [Railay Bay Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Krabi-Hotels-Railay-Bay-Resort-And-Spa.h2186324.Hotel-Information) > > [INNhale Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colorado-Springs-Hotels-INNhale-BB-Resort.h35612026.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Cairnryan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairnryan-Hotels.d6062857.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Birmingham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Airport-Hotels.0-aBHX-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel d'Angleterre Saint Germain des Prés](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Hotel-DAngleterre-Saint-Germain-Des-Pres.h3159995.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Harrogate-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Harrogate-Majestic-Hotel-Spa.h601574.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Homes County Donegal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/County-Donegal-Private-Holiday-Homes.d601874-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [TravelodgeUK Hotels in Notting Hill](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Notting-Hill-London-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-n601720-0--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Denver-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Denver-At-Colorado-Convention-Center.h1366244.Hotel-Information) > > [JOALI Maldives](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Muravandhoo-Hotels-JOALI-Maldives.h22699380.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Zanzibar Town (ZNZ)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/znz/london-to-zanzibar) > > [Flights from Crumlin (BFS) to Galway (GWY)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bfs/gwy/belfast-to-galway) > > [British Airways](https://www.expedia.co.uk/British-Airways-Flights.cBA.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Newquay (NQY) to Lytham St. Anne's (BLK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/nqy/blk/newquay-to-blackpool) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Detroit (DTW)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/dtw/manchester-to-detroit) > > [flights from vancouver intl airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/airports/yvr/flights-from-vancouver-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Sunshine Coast (NSA) to Flametree (WSY)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/nsa/wsy/noosa-to-airlie-beach) ### Activities > [Things to do in Vienna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Vienna.d178316.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages ### General ---