Steamboat Springs Vacation Rentals

When seeking fresh air and tall trees with an abundance of the old west feel, Steamboat Springs cabin rentals guests should look no further than this small, remote Colorado skiing heaven. Populated with cowboy hats and boots, and an undying affection for the good old times, guests of Steamboat Springs cabin rentals will be awe-struck by Steamboat Springs' five peaks of unparalleled terrain, and the coziness of Steamboat Springs' simple, old-fashioned, down to earth values and world-class Steamboat Springs cabin rentals, as well as Steamboat Springs vacation homes.

With over a hundred years of skiing in its history, and home to North America's longest superpipe, Mavericks, it's no secret why Steamboat Springs is dubbed "Ski Town USA"; but this charming town also offers a myriad of cultural events and attractions including a number of art galleries and music festivals that Steamboat Springs cabin rentals guests should take in during their visit.

Boasting almost 3,000 square feet of perfect skiing terrain, Steamboat Springs is located in Northwest Colorado, 7,000 feet up in the Colorado Rockies, and is nestled nicely at the foot of one of North America's largest ski mountains. Steamboat Springs is 156 miles northwest of Denver, and has a modest population of around 10,000 within an area of 10.1 miles, which elicits a warm, neighborly feel from the locals.

With the ski area a mere three miles from downtown Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Springs vacation homes guests and Steamboat Springs lodging guests will find their way around the town with ease. Steamboat Springs has a free system of transportation to and from the ski area, restaurants, downtown, and many Steamboat Springs vacation homes and Steamboat Springs lodging areas. As well, many Steamboat Springs lodging guests will be able to take advantage of a private shuttle service.

Steamboat Springs vacation homes guests will delight in the town's distinctly different seasons -- and should be prepared for them. The summer's average temperatures are in the 80s, so Steamboat Springs cabin rentals guests should be ready for lots of sunshine. However, the winter can bring clean, crisp and cold temperatures in the high 20s. Fortunately for the Steamboat Springs vacation homes guests, many Steamboat Springs lodging options come equipped with heat and the comfort of an inviting fireplace. And when the fall hits, Steamboat Springs lodging guests will have their visual palates satisfied as the aspens burst with rust reds, burnt oranges, and bright yellows.

Steamboat Springs hosts a plethora of choices for Steamboat Springs lodging visitors and Steamboat Springs cabin rentals guests. Whether guests of Steamboat Springs vacation homes tastes are more suited to a cabin or a guest ranch, Steamboat Springs can fulfill that need with ease, offering all the amenities needed to live comfortably, with oversized guest rooms and large kitchens.

Right out the front door of many Steamboat Springs lodging facilities, Steamboat Springs vacation homes guests can begin their cross country skiing, or a hike through the majestic trails amongst the aspens where Steamboat Springs cabin rentals guests are just as likely to bump into a local resident as another Steamboat Springs vacation homes guest.

Many Steamboat Springs lodging facilities even allow Steamboat Springs cabin rentals visitors to bring their dog along. No matter what it takes to make Steamboat Springs lodging visitors to feel at home, Steamboat Springs will have a wonderful option available.

All the hiking, snow-shoeing, snowboarding and skiing can make a Steamboat Springs vacation homes visitor thirsty. Steamboat Springs lodging visitors arriving in the fall should take advantage of the Annual Fall Foliage Festival and Steamboat Mountain Brewfest where some of the best brews of the Colorado Rockies are featured -- the Fall Foliage Celebration also offers a little something for the whole family to enjoy.

Those Steamboat Springs cabin rentals guests that begin to miss the green after being immersed in all the mesmerizing white snow of Steamboat Springs should take part in Moose's Loose Golf Tournament -- a fun and crazy event that includes a game of 18 holes of scramble golf. Two carts are provided per team, and beverages will be served on the course. An amusing awards presentation takes place after the event, where winners will have their fifteen minutes to shine. All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund.

Steamboat Springs lodging visitors traveling with their children know that Steamboat Springs has some of the best programs for vacationing tikes. For kids between the ages of two and six, there are day care programs available for Steamboat Springs cabin rentals guests that offer a one hour skiing lesson for the future downhill gold medalists. As well, there's the Kid's Western History Program where kids can learn fun facts. And perhaps one of the best perks for guests of Steamboat Springs vacation homes that are skiing with their kids under 12 is the free rental their kid will get with each five-day parental adult rental.

Guests of Steamboat Springs cabin rentals looking to fulfill the old west experience should check out The Gondola Pub and Grill, where their menu features American family fare with hickory smoked ribs and prime rib with mashed potatoes and gravy as well as chicken fried steak, fish and chips, steak and fish. Their breakfast deals are unmatched in town. The Gondola Pub & Grill is a smoke free facility for the whole family with two bars and a large main dining room.

When guests of Steamboat Springs cabin rentals are looking to rub elbows with the locals and hoot and holler for their home teams they have very few options -- one, in fact. But it's a good one. The Tap House Sports Grill is the only sports bar in town. This delightful restaurant has 35 TVs, three 100 inch screens with full satellite capability, large non-smoking dining room, pool table, and video games for kids of all ages.

If guests of Steamboat Springs lodging facilities are looking to have their funny bone tickled after a long day swooping down the slopes, they head over to the Bear River Comedy Club, where nationally renowned comedians take stage and are guaranteed to make guests of Steamboat Springs vacation homes double over with laughter.

The downtown area of Steamboat Springs can be as majestic and breathtaking in its architecture and history as the mountains, snow and trees that surround it. To get a real feel for Steamboat Springs and its history, guests of Steamboat Springs lodging facilities will want to take "The Historic Walking Tour of Steamboat Springs." This pleasant walk will begin at Tread of Pioneers Museum, built in 1908. The Museum showcases a historic ski gallery, an Ute Indian exhibit, and other exhibits of local interest that all Steamboat Springs vacation homes guests that are history buffs will enjoy. Steamboat Springs lodging guests will end their Historic Walking Tour of Steamboat Springs at the Furlong Building. Carl Howelsen, who brought ski-jumping and Winter Carnival to Steamboat Springs (two very popular local events), did the masonry and brickwork for this fine building.

For a small town mostly known to guests of Steamboat Springs lodging facilities as home to some of the greatest skiing and snowboarding in the country, they should also be aware of all the fun and excitement had off the slopes. To enjoy a little summer fun amongst the snow-peaked mountains, guests of Steamboat Springs vacation homes know to go to Steamboat Health and Rec, a year-round recreational complex that houses a lap pool, 3 spring-fed hot mineral pools and a 350 foot waterslide that's fun for kids of all ages.

However, guests of Steamboat Springs cabin rentals are well aware that winter sports and skiing are Steamboat Springs' main attractions for good reason. With 142 trails, 3,668 vertical feet, guests of Steamboat Springs cabin rentals should not be surprised to learn that Steamboat Springs is the birthplace to 54 (and counting) winter Olympians. No other town in North America can claim to have produced quite so many Olympic winter athletes.

Before leaving Steamboat Springs, guests of Steamboat Springs cabin rentals should not forget to take the Full Moon Snowshoe Tour, where they can see the mountain turn magical as the snow glows under the white light of the moon and the stars twinkle and blink over Steamboat Springs.