Ski-in/out studio condo with small kitchen - walk to the lifts
Apartment in Telluride, CO
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
Blue Mesa 21C - Happy Thought
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Plan a romantic ski-cation for two at this charming, well-appointed studio with easy access to the gondola and the slopes. Prepare anything from quick snacks to full-course meals in the well-equipped galley kitchen and then dine together at the table for four. Settle into your comfortable living area and watch a show or movie on the 50-inch TV, or fill your home with your favorite music thanks to the Bluetooth audio system. And just outside, there's a cozy, furnished deck where you can sip your morning coffee and breathe in some of that fresh mountain air.
Set in the Blue Mesa Lodge in Mountain Village, you'll be just 50 steps away from Chair 1 and conveniently close to Chair 4, the main ticketing office, the ice skating rink at Hotel Madeline, and the Telluride Ski & Snowboard School, as well as the gondola that takes you to Mountain Village, Town Hall Plaza, and into the heart of Telluride. Additionally, the Galloping Goose stops right in front of the lodge making it easy for you to get where you need to go without a vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW
As part of your stay with Vacasa, you will have access to the clubhouse. This facility is located in the heart of Mountain Village and is complete with ski lockers (limited availability & by request), on-site concierge services, free Wi-Fi, and coffee.
Shared laundry facilities on the third floor
This vacation rental is located in a desirable and bustling area; noise in the building may be heard during your stay.
Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 2.
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.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Plan a romantic ski-cation for two at this charming, well-appointed studio with easy access to the gondola and the slopes. Prepare anything from quick snacks to full-course meals in the well-equipped galley kitchen and then dine together at the table for four. Settle into your comfortable living area and watch a show or movie on the 50-inch TV, or fill your home with your favorite music thanks to the Bluetooth audio system. And just outside, there's a cozy, furnished deck where you can sip your morning coffee and breathe in some of that fresh mountain air.
Set in the Blue Mesa Lodge in Mountain Village, you'll be just 50 steps away from Chair 1 and conveniently close to Chair 4, the main ticketing office, the ice skating rink at Hotel Madeline, and the Telluride Ski & Snowboard School, as well as the gondola that takes you to Mountain Village, Town Hall Plaza, and into the heart of Telluride. Additionally, the Galloping Goose stops right in front of the lodge making it easy for you to get where you need to go without a vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW
As part of your stay with Vacasa, you will have access to the clubhouse. This facility is located in the heart of Mountain Village and is complete with ski lockers (limited availability & by request), on-site concierge services, free Wi-Fi, and coffee.
Shared laundry facilities on the third floor
This vacation rental is located in a desirable and bustling area; noise in the building may be heard during your stay.
Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 2.
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Family friendly
Map of Telluride, CO
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Reviews
10.0
This place is 5 min walk to Mountain Village shops and free Gondola to Telluride.
The condo was very clean and quiet. Cute small balcony for 2 people. Comfy bed and open layout.
The shower pressure was like a waterfall. I have never been cleaner.
We will look to book here again next time.
6.0
While this unit was fine for two people, it needs some attention. The bathroom sink drips constantly, and the faucet unit it loose. The toaster has a broken wire that reaches the bread and burns a spot. There is no kitchen towel for drying dishes, so you have to use way too many paper towels. The person in the unit above stomped about in the evening, which was annoying.
8.0
I stayed 6 nights. Units had a ski locker with a combination lock in the mud room. Vacasa could not tell whether I'm allowed to use it. Unit was entitled to free Dial a Ride. Vacasa could not give me the code. In general, communication with Vacasa was by far the poorest experience I have had with a VRBO property manager. On the positive side, the property location is perfect. Its a 3 minute walk from chair 4 and the gongola, and closer to many Mountain Village restaurants, coffee, retail stores like Boot Doctors and Chrity Sport. The property was clean. The internet stopped working on 4th day. Vacasa handled that well, they had me restart the router and internet was restored.
8.0
Great access to slopes and other amenities at Mountain Village. Comfy accommodations and good resources.
10.0
Great location in Mt Village near the Chondola.
8.0
Good, no-frills condo unit very close to lifts 4, 1, and 10, and the gondola into Telluride town. Only issues were no coffee included with the unit. Also, no hot tub on site and the bath tub was shallow for a 6’1” 200-lb man
10.0
The property is essentially in the heart of Mountain Village with easy access to skiing. The description and photos were accurate depictions of the property.
8.0
Beautiful area, Telluride. Was disappointed on receiving wrong door access code … took a hour of continuous contact to resolve …. A lot of noise at night from room directly above us. Room blew a fuse, was repaired next bay. The property is beautiful. Communication and directions need improved TG
8.0
When we checked in there was no mention of a building code to access the building and the provided room code did not work.
Simple call and it was resolved but was a pain to get into the first time...once in we enjoyed the room and location!
10.0
The condo was spotless and very accommodating
10.0
Great location for skiing, quiet, comfortable
Appreciate upgraded heating element
Bathroom fan doesn't work
One potholder not enough for cooking.
4.0
Good location though
6.0
Let's start with the good: convenient location for skiing and accessing the gondola. Unit was more comfortable and a little more spacious than we anticipated from the pictures in the listing. Ski lockers downstairs were very helpful for storing our gear.
There are a few things that need improvement however: The floors were not very clean upon our arrival. My daughter had dust and hair stuck to her leggings within the first couple minutes because she plopped herself on the floor to sit.
After a day or 2 of normal shower use, the drain started backing up so we were showering in standing water. Perhaps a simple drain clean would take care of this.
There is no lock on the door besides the key pad. For safety/security sake, I would feel much more comfortable with some sort of chain or other lock in addition to the key pad that anyone can access with the right code. (super easy change)
We were provided tons of bath towels and hand towels (thank you!!!). The only problem is that we were only provided with one washcloth. Again, super easy solution for this one.
The paperwork in the unit conflicts with many of the instructions and details in the online listing. Eg., there were differences regarding whether parking was available to the unit or not, whether we had hot tub access or not, check out time, etc. The information conflict left us confused.
The biggest problem is with the electricity in the unit. We cooked popcorn in the microwave one day. The microwave stopped 3 or 4 times while we were trying to cook the one bag of popcorn, each time giving an error message of some sort, so we would then re-start the microwave once again. My phone charger base (the part that plugs into the wall) stopped working on day 2 in the unit. I've since had to buy a new one as it has never worked after that. I tried using my Dyson Air Wrap (hair dryer type of power usage), but it would stop working and seemed to overheat. It just turned off while I was using it and wouldn't turn back on. This has never happened ever before. It seems like an electrician needs to come check the place out and ensure that it has sufficient capacity to handle these really normal energy uses.
10.0
This clean, well appointed, super cozy condo is located up on the mountain. But it is such a short walk from the gondola that takes you directly into town that it all just comes together perfectly. We loved our stay here and will come again
4.0
Location, layout, decor, cleanliness
8.0
The unit worked well for our week stay for spring break. I’ll list pros and cons below.
Pros: Location is really great, just steps away from the Chondola (lift 1). Unit was very clean and well equipped for our stay. Bed was comfy and pull out sofa was perfect for our 16year old.
Cons: Pay close attention that there is no parking provided. This is only a con because I did not read the fine print (that WAS in the description after rechecking) and was well over $200 extra to park. This was our 9th year in a row coming this same week and was 1st condo that did not have at least 1 parking spot so I’m pointing it out. 2 last small cons are that the unit does not have a garbage disposal or dishwasher. Again, these are small cons but they are the ONLY reason why not giving 5 stars.
8.0
Great Location and only a few small things that miss
The unit worked well for our week stay for spring break. I’ll list pros and cons below.
Pros: Location is really great, just steps away from the Chondola (lift 1). Unit was very clean and well equipped for our stay. Bed was comfy and pull out sofa was perfect for our 16year old.
Cons: Pay close attention that there is no parking provided. This is only a con because I did not read the fine print (that WAS in the description after rechecking) and was well over $200 extra to park. This was our 9th year in a row coming this same week and was 1st condo that did not have at least 1 parking spot so I’m pointing it out. 2 last small cons are that the unit does not have a garbage disposal or dishwasher. Again, these are small cons but they are the ONLY reason why not giving 5 stars.
Pros: Location is really great, just steps away from the Chondola (lift 1). Unit was very clean and well equipped for our stay. Bed was comfy and pull out sofa was perfect for our 16year old.
Cons: Pay close attention that there is no parking provided. This is only a con because I did not read the fine print (that WAS in the description after rechecking) and was well over $200 extra to park. This was our 9th year in a row coming this same week and was 1st condo that did not have at least 1 parking spot so I’m pointing it out. 2 last small cons are that the unit does not have a garbage disposal or dishwasher. Again, these are small cons but they are the ONLY reason why not giving 5 stars.
10.0
Great location I recommend this condo
The location is amazing for Ski in Ski Out. Easy checking and iut process and Great communication
10.0
Location is great, property very clean,, well stocked with what we needed.
It was perfect for us, we skied everyday and had dinner out or got takeout. We’ll stocked with towels, are only complaint if your a morning coffee person they need a better coffee pot! We ended up going out to get it at 8.50 $ a cup. Gotta have are coffee.
10.0
Unbeatable Location Ski in Ski Out
Awesome location and super convenient. You really don’t need a vehicle here. Close to lifts, Gondola, Ski Village, etc. if you do bring a car just park at the Inn at Lost Creek for $25.
6.0
Mountain village ski out//in
Great location!
6.0
Great location. Loved the absence of carpeting in the unit. The bed needs replacement and the unit needs a fresh coat of paint. Not sure if the bed is old or is missing some kind of support in the center of the frame. The condo felt on the small side for the two of us.
10.0
Great spot!
I loved this place. Perfect size, very clean and an incredible location (walking distance to so much stuff). The *only* thing that was slightly negative was that there were two nights when there was a lot of noise in the building and it made it hard for me to get to sleep (I go to bed early). If you tend to stay up late then it won't be an issue for you.
10.0
Great value for the price
Great unit and value for the price, well equipped, convenient to the gondolas. Love the outdoor patio for coffee or a glass of wine.
8.0
Great stay and location
Happy Thoughts is nothing like the run...it was easy and simply great for a ski weekend in Telluride. The location can't be beat, and should be advertised as ski in/ski out. The accomodations are quaint and great for 2. The bed is super comfy. The only complaint would be the loud lights and heater...a very loud buzz and click. Overall a great stay.
8.0
Great location
The best thing about this small but clean place was the location in mountain village. The unit was ok for 2 but would probably feel a bit cramped for 4.
4.0
This condo has everything you need whether for a weekend or longer. Clean and comfortable. Perfect location within Mountain Village community. Weekends are tend to be busier; more noise from neighboring units but over-all no issues. Enjoyed the stay and would highly recommend to anyone.
8.0
Peaceful and Relaxing
This condo has everything you need whether for a weekend or longer. Clean and comfortable. Perfect location within Mountain Village community. Weekends are tend to be busier; more noise from neighboring units but over-all no issues. Enjoyed the stay and would highly recommend to anyone.
10.0
Mountain Village Gem
What a lovely spot, a perfect stay in every way. Quiet and peaceful for such a central location, hiking and village amenities right outside the door, walking distance to Village Market. Every detail attended to, and delightfully so. Thanks so much, love to return!
8.0
Great cozy place
Thank you!
10.0
Did not make it to Telluride because of Covid-19 :-(
Unfortunately I never made it to Telluride this year because of the resort closure related to the Covid-19 pandemic. I had excellent communication with Tom and Wendy the owners and I would definitely recommend their place based on that and the location I know very well from past trips.
10.0
Amazing
Tom and Wendy were so responsive and helpful, wonderful hosts! The unit was comfortable and clean with everything we needed. A few steps and on the slopes along with good eating all around. Will be blessed to be able to return and rent again! Thank you!!
10.0
Great place in a great location
Cute place in a prime location. Place is exactly as described, was clean and owners are welcoming. We stayed here for 5 nights and didn’t experience any issues. We came with our 1 year old son and brought a travel crib with us. The place was big enough to put the crib in a corner and still have a good sized living area, as well as a bedroom that was sectioned off from the living area with a half wall. The place is steps away from everything, great restaurants, gondola, and skiing. Family friendly!
10.0
Soooo convenient
This place is GREAT! You can’t beat the location. You are in the middle of everything. The place was clean, better then the pictures, and the owners where there when we needed them. We got dropped off at the wrong place and I called the owners and he picked up right away and spoke with our driver. The place is warm and quiet at night. Good water pressure! Easy instructions to get in, great storage locker for our snowboard gear, plenty of pillows blankets and towels. We stayed 8 days and felt at home. I really can’t think of anything negative to say about the place. I highly recommend it!!!
10.0
Great location. Clean. Comfortable
Wonderful unit for 2-3 people. Location is excellent. Easy access to ski runs and a short walk to the gondola. Would I stay here again? Yes!
10.0
Happy Thought was just that.
It was a great property.Very convenient to ride the gondola into Telluride.It was clean and the owners had put out a few things for us upon our arrival.That was a nice touch.Would recommend this place for anyone wanting a place to stay in Mountain Village.
10.0
Clean, perfect location, everything you need
From the quick responses at initial contact
And welcoming feel, cleanliness, and comfort, everything you need is in this unit!
Loved it, have tried other locations when I come to Telluride and not that anybwhere bad by any means but I will come back to “Happy Thoughts”!
8.0
Perfect location, wonderful space.
My boyfriend and I were in town for a conference and Happy Thought was absolutely perfect for our needs. The location was great, the condo was clean and spacious (for a condo) and well appointed. We were both able to comfortably set up a little "office" in the kitchen and still have space to relax. The one issue we had is that deliveries to the restaurant below can be a little noisy (more of an issue on warm days when you'll keep the windows open). Luckily, the delicious food (authentic Italian pizza) more than makes up for it. We would definitely stay again!
10.0
Cute, convenient and cozy!
My son and I were participating in a wedding in Telluride, and this was the perfect spot to take a respite from all the frivolities. Super convenient location in the middle of Mountain Village with restaurants, shops and Starbucks just steps away. The free gondola to either the Mountain Village Market or Telluride is within walking distance and made getting around a breeze. We were there mid-week, which was awesome because we were able to catch part of the sunset concert series, and we could just tuck away into the condo when we wanted to relax. The studio is a great size and super comfortable -- had everything we needed. We look forward to staying here again!
10.0
Perfect spot in Mt. Village
We recently spent 5 days in Mt. Village and loved staying at Happy Thought condo! The owners were wonderful about communicating with us and helped with all the details of our visit. The condo was exceptionally clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. It is also located close to the gondola station and many restaurants and shops.
I would definitely stay here again!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Telluride?
The average price for a rental in Telluride is $876 per night. This rental is $353 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ski-in/out studio condo with small kitchen - walk to the lifts. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Ski-in/out studio condo with small kitchen - walk to the lifts pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ski-in/out studio condo with small kitchen - walk to the lifts?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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