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The Best Holiday Apartments in Vail, Colorado

After skiing in Vail, retreat to your homey apartment and relax
After skiing in Vail, retreat to your homey apartment and relax | © RooM the Agency / Alamy Stock Photo

Surrounded by mountains, Vail is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Skiers, snowboarders, golfers and fishers flock to this area of Colorado year after year, many of them with family or friends in tow. These holiday apartments in this mountain community are great for entertaining, catering and relaxing.

Solaris Residences

Independent Hotel, Apartment

Solaris Residences
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Enjoy all the perks of a vacation rental plus resort amenities at Solaris Residences. From studios with a den to spacious multi-bedroom spaces, some with mountain views, these upscale apartments bring all the necessities and added perks. Each accommodation has ample living space, plus a full kitchen and a fireplace for entertaining. As a guest, you’ll also have access to complimentary morning pastries, coffee, and après-ski cookies and hot chocolate. Your name also goes on the list for preferred reservations at Matsuhisa, the delectable sushi house by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

Montaneros in Vail

Chain Hotel, Apartment

Montaneros in Vail
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Housed in Lionshead Village, Montaneros in Vail offers boutique condos near all the excitement. Each one features a full kitchen and a gas grill on the patio or deck. Montaneros will even deliver groceries straight to your door, and the first delivery charge is always complimentary. Just place your order a week before you arrive, and your kitchen will be stocked on your arrival date.

Simba Run Vail Condominiums

Independent Hotel, Apartment

Simba Run Condos
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Within 1mi (1.6km) of Vail’s dining, shopping, skiing and entertainment, Simba Run has two-bedroom condos with full kitchens that are great for family meals or those looking to save a bit of money. You can also take advantage of the property’s sauna, pool, hot tub and convenient ski-season shuttle service to all lifts, which operates every 15 minutes. Don’t forget to take advantage of the free Starbucks coffee in the lobby every day.

Manor Vail Lodge

Independent Hotel, Apartment

Manor Vail Lodge
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Relax as if you were at home, but relish in hotel amenities such as complimentary après-ski cookies and hot chocolate, heated swimming pools and hot tubs. All condos come with full kitchens, gas fireplaces, balconies or patios and daily housekeeping service. Want to dine outside your condo? The on-site restaurant, the Fitz, offers menu items made with seasonal Colorado ingredients.

Antlers at Vail

Independent Hotel, Apartment

Antlers at Vail
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Just a short walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola at the base of Lionshead Village, Antlers at Vail has roomy condos, including studios and one- to four-bedroom options. Take advantage of the full kitchen and barbecue grills in each condo, along with fresh, in-room dining made by chef Barry Robinson. Try the chicken pot pie ragout with sauteed onions, celery, carrots and bell peppers, or the Hungarian beef goulash. Après-ski charcuterie boards are also a big hit for tired skiers looking for a convenient snack.

Vail Residences at Cascade Village

Spa Hotel

The swanky condos at Residences at Cascade Village have a huge lounge, sleek kitchen and dining room with stairs up to rooms
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At the base of Vail Mountain, Vail Residences at Cascade Village offers condos and chic homes with hotel amenities. With a full kitchen, it’s easy to entertain within the comfort of your vacation space, while on-site dining makes for an easy dinner when you don’t feel like cooking. Gessner Restaurant and Bar has elevated offerings, such as black truffle tagliatelle pasta, and the Fireside Lounge brings the fun with champagne sabering.

Gravity Haus Vail

Hotel, Apartment

Vail Mountain Lodge 2
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Remodeled in 2020, Gravity Haus Vail offers a relaxing and healthy retreat in Vail Village. Two- and three-bedroom condos have full kitchens, meaning you don’t have to go far for a meal after a full day of skiing or hiking. Meanwhile, the hotel’s restaurant, Slope Room, is a modern alpine bistro featuring local and sustainable proteins and produce on its New American and steakhouse menu.

The Galatyn Lodge

Independent Hotel, Apartment, Luxury

The Galatyn Lodge
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In the middle of Vail Village, the Galatyn Lodge is within walking distance to ski lifts and all of the town’s exciting restaurants, bars and shops. The lodge’s two- and four-bedroom condos come with full kitchens so that you can create scrumptious meals. Spend the day playing golf or slicing through the snow on your skis, then come back to your accommodation for a relaxing meal.

About the author

Amanda Ogle is a freelance writer and editor in Texas covering travel, food and drink, health and fitness, sustainability, and general lifestyle topics. Her writing has appeared in Women's Health, American Way, Virtuoso Life, Virtuoso Traveler, Texas Highways, Texas Lifestyle, Furthermore, Greatist, and more. You can view her online portfolio at amandaogle.com

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