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Emerald Lodge 5306 by Mountain Vacation Lodging is a penthouse level condo with ski mountain views in the highly sought after Trappeur's Crossing Resort. You'll have a free private shuttle service in ski season, numerous pool & hot tub areas and many other onsite amenities, and a location in the heart of the mountain village that is an easy walk from everything. Vaulted ceilings give this condo a much more spacious feel than other units. 3 of the 4 bedrooms have King or Queen beds, making them ideal for couples, while the fourth bedroom has two Double beds and a Twin bed, making it perfect for kids or single adults. All 4 bedrooms have a dedicated bathroom, ski slope views, and HDTVs. Please read on for full details.

The Property:
When you enter, you'll find a large coat closet plus a bench with storage above and below for boots, hats, and other gear. You'll immediately appreciate the size of the main room, which combines the kitchen, dining, and living room into one large space. The living room has comfy furniture, including a sleeper sofa, and the vaulted ceilings really add to the feel of the space. Relax here and enjoy the two sided fireplace and entertainment center, which includes a large HDTV, built in surround sound, and an assortment of books and games. Step out onto the covered deck, which is also quite large, where you'll find outdoor dining for 6, great views of the ski mountain, and a gas BBQ grill. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need, plus some extra bonus features such as the filtered water and ice. No need for bottled waters here! Granite slab counters, travertine tile backsplash, beautiful cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range and oven, make this a great place to prepare meals. The dining table seats 8 comfortably or up to 10 if you like getting everyone together for a meal. The kitchen's elevated peninsula bar seats 3 more if you prefer a little extra elbow room. This bar is a great place for breakfast, appetizers or even your laptop and being right next to the dining area and sink, makes serving meals or cleaning up very easy.

There are two bedrooms and bathrooms to one side and two more of each on the other, creating a nice separation of space. All of the bedrooms have beautiful furniture sets with high quality beds and linens, and large windows that face the ski mountain. Bedroom 1 is very large. It includes a King size bed, dresser with HDTV, and multiple places to sit and relax. It's en-suite bathroom is a real treat. The vanity has dual sinks and plenty of counter space. The jacuzzi tub and walk in shower are both oversized. Bedroom 2 is equally large and has a Queen size bed. Like bedroom 1, it also has a dresser, HDTV, and a private bathroom with dual sink vanity. Bedroom 3 has a Queen bed, wall mounted HDTV, and a good bit of extra space for your things. It's bathroom is right across the hall. Though a bit more modest than the bathrooms for the king bedroom suites, it still has lots of counter space, an oversized shower, plus those upscale granite and travertine finishes. Bedroom 4 is a bunk room. It includes a Double over Double bunk bed plus a regular Twin bed. As with all of the other bedrooms, this room has an HDTV placed ideally for those who like to watch from the bed.

The property has more plentiful amenities than any other location. In ski season, the free private shuttle is very convenient for getting around town. You'll have access to four different pools, with one of them being conveniently located right out back. Another of the pools is an indoor / outdoor pool, which means that on those cold winter days, you can enter the pool inside, away from any wind. Kids will love exploring the indoor outdoor pools or heading to a different pool each day. Each pool / outdoor common area has restrooms, comfy furniture, dining tables, heated towels, and adjacent grills / picnic areas. This development also includes a large clubhouse, where you'll find lounge areas, locker rooms, tennis courts, fitness center, sauna, conference space, and front desk.

Location:
This property has an exceptional location in the heart of the Mountain Village that makes walking to the slopes, shops, restaurants, or even groceries a short, flat, easy trip. Remember this, though, If you don't feel like walking, all you have to do is call the front desk for the free private shuttle. It runs all ski season and can transport you to the slopes or anywhere else in town! That said, this location really is a pretty short walk from the heart of the ski area base - Steamboat Square. Emerald Lodge is the closest of the Trappeur's buildings to Steamboat Square and all of the ski resort's base area lifts. The "Mountain Sneak" trail runs right past the building's pool area, and leads directly to the slopes. In only about 150 meters, you'll come to the Apres Ski Way. You can ski right back to this point, conditions permitting. Here you'll also find a small grocery, deli, restaurant, liquor and wine store called The Wild Plum. You'll also find a ski rental shop, burger joint, and Storm Peak Brewery's beer hall. Cross the street and walk another 100 meters and you'll be at the edge of Steamboat Square. That's right, you only walk about 250 meters from this condo to the slopes and the center of our resort's base area! Besides the slopes, the ski school is the first thing you come to. It is very easy to drop off your kids and head back to the condo or up onto the slopes, as well as to pick them up when you're heading home. In fact, with a very straightforward walk, only crossing one intersection with a 4 way stop and crosswalks, many kids can head home without assistance. The Gondolas, the Christie Peak Express lift, and the ticket office are right here too. So are many restaurants and bars, free concerts, special events, and activities galore. In summer, the base area is so kid friendly, with lots of activities to enjoy. Burgess Creek flows through the base area with a controlled water level that flows through at a level that is ideal for kids who want to splash around. There are beaches and plenty of places to relax along the creek and there are many restaurants and bars, so its a popular place. With a large stage, this area plays host to movie nights, free concerts, art shows, hot air balloon glows, and more.

Don't forget, the ski area sits on national forest. So your condo is literally right next to a national forest trailhead. You can hike or bike from your door! You can also ride up the Gondola for food, beverages, amazing views, sunsets, or to hike and bike around to the highest parts of the ski area with a 2000 vertical foot head start! This area is also connected to other trails too. The Mountain Sneak trail, Mt. Werner trail, and Burgess Creek trail all converge within 100 yards of the Emerald Lodge. These paved trails are perfect for walking, strolling, and they connect with the Yampa River Core Trail, which leads to downtown Steamboat, the Emerald Mountain trail system, and beyond. Everything is right out your door.

Arrival, Access, and Parking:
Once you book, we're here to support you. We offer professional concierge services, provide you with arrival instructions, and answers to any specific questions you might have. As long as the elevator is in service, accessing this property does not require any stairs. If not, or if you prefer stairs, it's just two flights up or down between the condo and the ground floor pool area and three flights to the heated underground parking, where you have one assigned and reserved space. There is additional unassigned parking in the underground area, plus covered and uncovered parking spaces across the street, by the clubhouse. With the exception of the assigned and reserved spaces found underground, all extra parking is available on a first come first served basis. We recommend limiting your group to 2 vehicles. Trailers are not allowed, so please make plans for offsite parking if you will have one and feel free to contact us for information on offsite parking options.

Private Amenities - among other things, this condo features:
-- Air Conditioning
-- Washer & Dryer in Unit
-- Bench, Coat Racks, Closet, and Storage Cubbies
-- Covered Deck with Gas Grill & Outdoor Dining
-- Mountain & Pool Views

Shared Amenities - this development has:
-- Private Shuttle Service (Ski Season only)
-- 4 Pools, 10 Hot Tubs (Indoor & Out)
-- Tennis Courts (Summer Only)
-- Sauna, Fitness Center, & Locker Rooms
-- Fire Pit, Gas Grills, & Picnic areas
-- On Site Front Desk

Summary:
Come see why the Emerald Lodge at Trappeur's Crossing is known as one of Steamboat's best places to stay. When you choose this condo, you're getting one of the best condos in the building, with commanding views, vaulted ceilings, and great quality throughout. Please contact us with any questions or to discuss your dates. Book online with confidence and we'll reach out to reconfirm the details of your reservation, or feel free to contact us with any questions. Our highly trained Vacation Rental Specialists are available 7 days per week, and happy to assist.

** Disclosures/Disclaimers:
** Rental Agreements, Security Deposits, Rental Requirements - All hotels and rental properties have some rules and are subject to some amount of laws or regulations. Please look for and review any Rental Agreement terms, House Rules, and or Terms and Conditions presented during the online booking process. After booking, a Vacation Rental Agreement will be provided. All guests are required to sign the agreement within 72 hours of booking, and prior to occupying the property. There may be other requirements. For example, Guests may be required to provide additional information about the group that will occupy the property and or identification documents. Background checks may be performed, and in some areas are required by local law. Guests may be required to provide a credit card and or a refundable security/damage deposit. We will be in touch after you book to gather additional information and to email you the rental agreement, which you can sign electronically - no printer required. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us before booking.
** Amenities - Some private or shared amenities may not be available for guest use during certain periods. Some amenities, when part of a property, may close daily, seasonally, or for maintenance. As such, all amenities can not be guaranteed to be available at all times. Please advise us when or before booking if you have questions about a specific property amenity so that we can give you the most accurate information possible for your dates.
** Air Conditioning - Most mountain resort properties were not built with air conditioning. During most hours of the day and weeks of the year, AC is not needed. Summer nights are cool and fans are provided at most properties. Check the average high and low temperatures and weather forecast for your dates of travel, and look at the list of amenities to see if AC or fans are part of the rental property and look for ceiling fans in photos.
** Group Sizes, High Occupancy Fees, & Maximum Occupancy - Some properties use a “High Occupancy Fee” to “raise the rate” for larger groups, and are thus able to list a lower nightly rate for smaller groups. Each rental agreement and associated rates are for a specific group size. Guests must enter the correct and maximum group size at the time of booking. The agreement requires a guest to confirm the group size and subsequently, to disclose any changes to the planned group size, which may result in an increase, or decrease, to the total cost, and may result in a security deposit becoming required.
** Video & Noise Monitoring - Please note that noise monitoring devices, and security cameras, do exist on the exterior of the property. Cameras are positioned to cover all entrances and exits of the home. Cameras are present to ensure the property remains secure and safe, as well as to ensure that guests are honest and upfront about their planned use of the property. If you plan to bring more people than you've indicated, more dogs than indicated, to host a party or event, or do not intend to respect neighbors or the value and quality of the property, then this is not the place for you, and you should not book the property. For normal, respectful groups, we are sorry that these statements and measures are necessary. Security cameras and noise monitoring devices are an example and demonstration that the property's owners are taking steps to ensure the home remains available for rental, and in good condition, for your benefit. Please let us know if you have any concerns.
** Cleaning Fees & Lengthy Rental Periods - The standard cleaning fee quoted as part of any booking is for the final cleaning, which is to be performed after the rental period has ended. For guests who are booking a lengthy stay of more than one week, a mid stay-cleaning fee equal to the final cleaning fee may apply for the second week, third week, and so on. If you are booking for a lengthy stay, please contact us before booking online to discuss your group, your dates, the rates, the cleaning schedule, etc.