East Vail Getaway in Vail

After snaking downward over 2,200 feet from the 10,000 foot summit of Vail Pass, I-70 delivers you into a beautiful and pristine community. Welcome to East Vail - the gateway to Vail Valley. A little rougher around the edges than its neighbor to the west, it offers the traveler a truly alpine experience. And for skiers, East Vail has a unique challenge not found in the smartly manicured runs of Vail Resort down the road. Majestic and dangerous, the snow-covered caps of the East Vail Chutes are one of the best kept secrets of skiers worldwide. They are an exhilarating and dangerous (check for avalanche conditions) backcountry temptation for more advanced skiers looking for the proverbial unbeaten path. In summer, those same slopes that were dotted with intrepid skiers are home instead to cascading waterfalls. When you stay at this newly remodeled two bedroom condo, you'll have a front row seat to the seasonal variety of the Chutes, and still be close to all the activities, winter or summer, abundant in the Vail Valley.

Stoke the fire in the wood fireplace, sip a cup of cocoa or coffee, and listen to a CD. (There's also a dock for your iPod; so load it up before you come.) Relax on the leather couch or put your feet up in the leather recliner and watch a DVD or your favorite show on the big, flat screen cable TV. There's free WIFI too! When you need a breath of fresh air, just slide open the glass door to the balcony and smell the pine laden, fresh mountain air. At mealtime, fix anything you like in the full kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances. Granite counters make cleaning up those spills a little easier, and the dishwasher means you won't be wasting time washing dishes.

East Vail Getaway sleeps four guests. You'll find a queen bed in the master bedroom and a twin-sized bunk bed in the second bedroom for the kids. This condo has one, nicely appointed full bathroom.

• Wood Burning Fireplace
• Internet / WIFI

East Vail is less developed, and that's its greatest virtue. Everywhere are the unspoiled advantages that come with the natural beauty of the Vail Valley. Hiking is, of course, very popular. Among the trails are: Big Horn Creek - length: 3.6 miles one way (moderately difficult); Booth Creek - length: 6 miles one way (difficult); Deluge Creek - length: 4 miles one way and, Deluge Creek Trail: length: 4 miles one way (difficult). And there are many more!  Head west 11 miles and go fishing, kayaking, and rafting on the Eagle River. For golfers, it's just 3 minutes to Vail Golf club. And of course there's horse-back riding, and even hot-air ballooning. Cyclists can choose from 18 different bike paths. And that's just summer! Vail Ski Resort is just a short, 5 minute ride on City of Vail's free bus service. A bus will pick you up right by the complex!

Rates range from $75/nt-$280/nt.

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