The view is the first thing you'll notice, and it's the thing you'll keep coming back to. Tucked into the hillside of Silverthorne's Wildernest neighborhood, this retreat looks out over Dillon Reservoir and the peaks that ring it --- the kind of wide, blue-water-and-mountains panorama that makes you slow down the moment you walk in. Morning coffee on the deck, an afternoon watching the light move across the water, a last look before bed: the scenery does a lot of the work here, and the house is built to let you enjoy it.
Inside, the living space is warm and easy to settle into. The main room centers on a fireplace that comes into its own once the sun drops behind the ridgeline and the mountain air turns cool --- and at nearly 9,000 feet, that crisp evening air is exactly why the home runs on heat alone, no air conditioning needed even in high summer. The kitchen is fully equipped for real cooking, with counter space to spread out and a dining table that pulls everyone together at the end of the day. It's a comfortable, unfussy layout that works whether you're a couple looking for a quiet basecamp or a group of friends splitting a long weekend in the mountains.
Sleeping is sorted for a full house of eight. The primary bedroom is anchored by a king, and two additional bedrooms each offer a queen --- enough private space for three couples, a family with room to spare, or a group of friends who all want a real bed. A full sleeper sofa in the living area rounds out the count, handy for kids, an extra pair, or anyone who calls it first. With two full bathrooms plus a convenient half bath, the morning-before-the-mountain shuffle stays painless.
Out back, the deck is where the day winds down. A propane BBQ grill --- set up with its own cover, a full tool set, and a lighter ready to go --- makes dinner outside effortless, whether that's burgers after a day on the trails or something low and slow while the sun sets over the water. It's an easy spot to linger with a drink, take in the view, and let the mountain quiet settle in.
The location puts the best of Summit County within easy reach. Dillon Reservoir is right below you for paddleboarding, sailing, and lakeside afternoons at the marina, and the Blue River draws fly-fishers chasing gold-medal water just minutes away. The Outlets at Silverthorne are close for a rainy-day shopping run, and downtown Silverthorne and neighboring Dillon and Frisco fill in the rest with breweries, restaurants, and trailheads. When it's time to ski, you're centrally placed among the area's biggest names, and the drives are short enough to chase fresh snow wherever it happens to fall. Keystone is the closest at about 13 minutes, with Copper Mountain roughly 16 minutes out. Arapahoe Basin sits around 23 minutes away, and Breckenridge is about 27 minutes down Colorado Highway 9 South. Having four major resorts within easy reach of one doorstep is exactly what makes this pocket of the county such a smart homebase in any season.
Come summer or ski season, this is the rare mountain home that pairs a genuine wow of a view with the kind of comfortable, lived-in ease that makes a trip feel like a real getaway --- a quiet retreat above the water, with all of Summit County spread out at your feet.
AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we're at your fingertips via concierge@avantstay.com.
Here, you'll find a dreamy mountain escape within a world-class ski resort, where beginners and experts alike attest that the slope offers "something for everyone." Breckenridge boasts the highest altitude in all of Colorado, so be sure to board the lifts early for first tracks on its numerous powder days! Then, get boozy at your favorite après ski joint where you'll encounter everything warm: the people, the fireplaces, and the spiked hot chocolate.
Local Attractions: Dillon Reservoir, Dillon Marina, Outlets at Silverthorne, Blue River (gold-medal fly fishing), Keystone Resort, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Copper Mountain Resort, Frisco Historic Main Street, Lake Dillon Amphitheater, Old Dillon Reservoir Trail, Silverthorne Recreation Center, Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness trailheads, Sapphire Point Overlook, Eagles Nest Wilderness.
Home Truths:
•Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
•No AC --- heating only via baseboard heating.
Parking Details:
•Two (2) designated parking spots labeled '01' for this unit, located near the building.
•No electric vehicle charger on site. No alternate paid parking options noted.
All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.
STR Permit: BCA-47879