The view is the first thing you notice and the thing you keep coming back to. Set into the hillside in Silverthorne's Wildernest neighborhood, Cozy Mountain Retreat looks out over Dillon Reservoir and the peaks that ring it --- blue water below, ridgelines above, the sort of panorama that slows you down inside the first minute. Coffee on the deck in the morning, an afternoon watching the light move across the water, a last look before bed: the scenery does a lot of the work, and the house is built to let it.
Inside is warm and easy to settle into. The main room centers on a fireplace, and at nearly nine thousand feet the evening air turns cool enough that the house runs on heat alone --- no air conditioning, and none wanted, even in high summer. The kitchen is set up for real cooking, with counter space to spread out and a dining table that gathers everyone at the end of the day. The layout is unfussy and works either way: a quiet basecamp for a couple, or a long weekend for a group of friends.
Sleeping is sorted for eight. The primary bedroom has a king, two more have queens, and a full sleeper sofa in the living area covers the rest --- enough for three couples, a family with room to spare, or a group who all want a real bed. Two full bathrooms plus a half bath keep the morning shuffle from becoming a negotiation.
Out back, the deck is where the day winds down. A propane grill makes dinner outside easy, whether that's burgers after a day on the trails or something low and slow while the sun drops behind the ridge. It's a good place to sit with the view and let the quiet settle.
The location puts Summit County within reach in every direction. Dillon Reservoir sits below for paddleboarding, sailing and afternoons at the marina, and the Blue River draws fly-fishers to gold-medal water minutes away. The Outlets at Silverthorne handle a rainy-day shopping run, and downtown Silverthorne along with neighboring Dillon and Frisco fill in restaurants and trailheads. For skiing you're centrally placed --- Keystone about thirteen minutes out, Copper Mountain roughly sixteen, Arapahoe Basin around twenty-three, and Breckenridge about twenty-seven down Highway 9. Four major resorts from one doorstep means you can chase the snow wherever it lands.
Summer or ski season, this is a quiet spot above the water with the county spread out below.
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