Destination Club News
Ski Homes Amongst Destination Clubs
A chill in the air may send some vacationers to warmer climates, but snow lovers can think of only one thing: ski resorts. Most destination clubs have homes available at ski resorts. Here are some destination club picks for those longing for the slopes.
Aspen, ColoradoWith four mountains -- Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highland, Snowmass Mountain and Buttermilk Mountain -- this resort town offers endless skiing opportunities. This season, Aspen/Snowmass, the company that runs the resort, has invested $35 million in improvements, including added terrain on Aspen Highland and an Olympic-size halfpipe on Buttermilk. Aspen has long been known as a luxury, winter getaway, but the locale's destination clubs bring the experience to the next level.
The Lusso Collection offers direct ski access at its sophisticated Aspen Thunderbowl lodge set at the base of Aspen Highlands -- a favorite of locals for its expert and adventure terrain. The four-bedroom, 4,506-square-foot home accommodates up to 10 guests, but the living room is the center of attention with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and grand picture windows. Exquisite landscaping, including indigenous spruce, pine and aspens, compliment the lodge's stone and timber exterior.
Solstice has two of its artisanal homes in the west end of Aspen, just a few blocks from downtown and the music tent.
Other destination clubs including Quintess and Exclusive Resorts have homes in Aspen.
Vail & Beaver Creek, ColoradoVail is the largest ski resort in the United States. The mountain offers three terrain parks, seven bowls and 5,289 acres of freeride terrain. On a slow day, expect to see only two skiers per acre, and only four on a busy day. Next door to Vail is Beaver Creek, and the resorts tongue-in-cheek motto of "Not exactly roughing it" gives you a good idea of what to expect both on the slopes and off.
Quintess, LRW, is opening two new homes in Lionshead Village. The ski-in, ski-out homes in the newly redeveloped village are situated between Gore Creek and Vail Mountain, just 200 feet from the Eagle Bahn gondola. They are also convenient to a new high-speed chairlift in West Lionshead.
Exclusive Resorts Vail's four-bedroom residencies offer access not only to the slopes, but also to the amenities of the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa. Exclusive members can also choose to stay in the clubs 3 bedroom residences at The Arabelle at Vail Square.
Equity Estates 3 bedroom ski-in ski-out home is situated right by the Bachelor Gulch chairlift in Beaver Creek. Members can also use the spa at the nearby Ritz-Carlton.
The spacious 6 bedroom home, belonging to Distinctive Holiday Homes in Beaver Creek, provides sleeping for up to 12. The residence has 3 lounge areas, a theater and a games room so members can truly entertain in style after an invigorating day on the slopes.
Other destination clubs in Beaver Creek include Ultimate Escapes and Quintess.
Jackson Hole, WyomingJackson Hole, located in Teton, Wyoming, offers two mountains -- Apres Vous and Rendevous. There are 116 named trails with 2,500 acres of in-bounds terrain. Jackson Hole is a great option for families. Kids can age 6 months to 17 years can enjoy the Kids Ranch, which offers an educational skiing and snowboarding program called Wild West Woods.
Ultimate Escape's Teton Village residences at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort capture the famous locale's cowboy attitude with style. Less than a mile from Grand Teton National Park and 20 minutes outside the historic city of Jackson, the destination offers fishing, climbing, and biking, in addition to skiing. Downtown Jackson Hole and Teton Mountain Lodge are also UE residences.
Other clubs with homes around Lake Tahoe include Exclusive Resorts, Quintess, Abercrombie & Kent and Lusso.
Lake Tahoe, California/NevadaLake Tahoe offers seven ski resorts, boasting a combined 17,520 total skiable acres and 535 groomed trails. The lake straddles the state line, with two-thirds resting in California and one-third in Nevada.
Distinctive Holiday Homes' Shoshone Court is a four-bedroom getaway that is as well suited for spending the day nestled by the stone fireplace as it is for hitting the slopes. The 3,700-square-foot lodge is in Squaw Valley and close to the resort village and ski lifts. In the house, you will find a preprogrammed i-Pod, XBox 360, high-speed internet, and other conveniences that make the residence perfect for a family getaway or a working vacation.
Quintess offers condominium residences in Great Bear Lodge, at the base of Northstar in California. The four bedroom home is located in the heart of the resort village at Lake Tahoe Ski Resort, offering a private elevator and views of a skating rink.
Other clubs with homes around Lake Tahoe include Ultimate Escapes, Exclusive Resorts and Lusso.
The Alps, France & SwitzerlandIn the French Alps, this ski resort offers 300 kilometers of marked trails, including great cross-country trails, and 81 ski lifts. Two hundred centimeters of natural snow are supplemented by 175 snow machines, ensuring the ground is always coated in fresh powder. Off the slopes, the charming village offers high-end shopping. The resort, opened in 1913, regularly hosts World Cup events.
Members of Distinctive Holiday Homes can enjoy a rustic mountain lodge chalet in Les Mouilles in Megeve. Members can slip on their skis outside the front door and make their way to the chairlift 100 feet away. The home offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a sauna and a gourmet galley kitchen.
Exclusive Resorts offers three homes also in Megeve in the French Alps, each boasting four bedrooms and 2,400 square feet of living space.
Amongst the European focused destination clubs The Hideaways Club also has a home in Chamonix and Oyster Circle has homes in the Trois Vallees and also in Chamonix. For this winter the founding members at Botiga will have special access to homes in Verbier, Val D'Isere, Zermatt and Klosters.
Homes in luxury ski resorts are popular with destination club members and all the major clubs offer homes in multiple locations. Some of the other ski resorts with club homes include Whistler, British Columbia, Deer Valley, Utah, and Copper Mountain and Telluride, Colorado.
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
Related Items
- St. Regis Aspen Residence Club Memberships Sell Out
- The Most Expensive Private Residence Club
- St Regis Fractional Buyers Get More Than Hotel Guests
- New Home in Aspen for the LUSSO Collection
- Luxury Travel Guide to Vail, Colorado
- LUSSO adds Jackson Hole Homes and Relaunches Website
- Late Season Ski Home Availability
- Aspen Fractional Sales show Jump in June
- Fractional Sales and Resales in Aspen Colorado
- Fractional Sales and Resales in Vail Colorado
- The Ritz-Carlton Club Announces Its Luxurious Lake Tahoe Residences
- The Sebastian in Vail to Relaunch with Its New Name
Latest Destination Club News
- Exclusive Resorts Offering Deferred Joining Fees
- Equity Estates Forecasting Continued Growth
- Banyan Tree Private Collection Adds 4 New Asian Properties
- Two New Villas in South of France for Hideaways Club
- Equity Estates Partners With Jack & Jill Cancer Charity
- Quintess LRW Adjusts Membership Pricing
Latest Destination Club Research
- Destination club, it's like a luxury timeshare isn't it?
- Comparing the Three Largest Destination Clubs - Part 2
- Comparing the Three Largest Destination Clubs - Part 1
- Destination Club Guide Now Revised and Updated
- Villa Rentals Compared to Destination Clubs
- Hotel Partnerships and Bespoke Travel with Destination Clubs
- Destination Club Cost Per Night July 2008
- Equity Destination Clubs
SherpaReport Newsletter
Member Reviews
-
Relaxing at Sotogrande, SpainWe flew to Malaga, Spain and had a nice larger rental car waiting. My son-in-law drove. He & I worked together before I retired 10 years ago and then as now he knew how to get around without getting...Read More...
-
Costa Rica - Home and Trip ReviewMy wife and I just returned from our first real Escape, and it was pretty darn Ultimate! We flew down to Liberia airport in Costa Rica, breezed through customs, picked up our rental and were at the rentals...Read More...
-
Costa Rica Was Our FavoriteOur Family has taken a vote and has decided that the trip to Costa Rica was our favorite. There was so much to do there. Our Host was great and recommended a lot of the things we did and so did our planner,...Read More...
-
Bend, Oregon "One of our best vacations yet."In June, I went on a great vacation with my mother and little sister to Bend, Oregon. When I first arrived, I thought it was beautiful because there were a lot of juniper trees right where we were...Read More...
-
Everything is Better in ItalyAs the six of us boarded the flight for Rome, I made one last nonchalant reach into my backpack to make sure it was still there. Every time I thought about it, I panicked. What if it isn’t there? I just...Read More...
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4






