Category Archives: Keystone, Colorado

Keystone Vacation Rental Rates Slashed Up To 50%

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Gondola Resorts takes leadership position in discounting over 100 condos, homes and town homes at Keystone resort in Colorado.  Keystone rental deals include River Run Village, Mountain House and LakesideVillage. 

Gondola Resorts, a leading Keystone vacation rental company in Colorado, announced today discounts of up to 50% on its inventory of vacation rental condos, homes and town homes during its popular 2012 spring skiing period. The rental discounts apply to over one-hundred rentals starting at $99 per day — the same price that most motels charge in the area. 

“We’re celebrating another fantastic winter ski season at Keystone Resort, and we’ve answered with all new pricing for our loyal Keystone renters. No day is so bad that it can’t be fixed by a showering of snow, great customer service and at a great value”, says Gondola Resorts CEO, Gino Malara. 

Dercum, North Peak and The Outback calls

And to encourage customers to return to Keystone, Gondola Resorts is offering the promotion through April 30, or 22-days following Keystone’s last ski day. 

“Our customers are seeking a better value, and we’ve answered with new pricing and the flexibility of 2-day rentals,” Malara said.

Keystone spring vacation deals include the following: 

  • The Timbers 1-bedroom ski-in ski-out luxury condo…………………$99 per night
  • The Springs 1-bedroom condo just 100 yards to Gondola………….$119 per night 
  • Red Hawk Lodge 2-bedroom condo just 150 yards to Gondola…….$139 per night 
  • Tenderfoot Lodge 3-bedroom condo within 300 yards of slopes……$149 per night 
  • Meisel Drive 4-bedroom town home, free shuttle to slopes……….…$159 per night  

Keystone Resort Ends Ski Season with Slush Cup

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2nd annual pond skimming event selling out River Run Village and Mountain House area.

The farewell party to the 2011/12 ski and snowboarding season comes to an end on Sunday April 8, 2012 for Keystone resort, but not before the resort has a chance to celebrate its 2nd annual “Keystone Slush Cup”. The skimming style event, now in its second-year, takes advantage of the spring snow melt and promises to bring sell-outs to lodging in the area.

Located at The Mountain House area of Keystone Resort, which was the first base area opened in 1970, the Slush Cup challenges skiers and snowboarders to the thrill of snow skiing and water skiing. After participants bail down Go Devil ski run, they are graded on the ability to carefully maneuver through a 25-yard pool of spring melt ice-water. Those that are successful, have the opportunity to win prizes for different categories. Award categories include Best Crash, Best Costume and Best Overall transition.

Prizes include free SummitPasses and various random prizes for participants.

The contest winner qualifies for the Slush Cup Championships scheduled at Vail Resort on April 15, 2012.

The Keystone Slush Cup registration starts Sunday April 10 at The Mountain House base office. The event is open to 100 participants on a first-come first-served basis with a registration fee of $35.00.Keystone Slush Cup

“This is turning out to be a huge event for the area, even after just one-year of existence. We’ve noticed event lodging at both The Mountain House Area and RiverRunVillage is filling-up,” says Gondola Resorts General Manager, Gino Malara. “There are still some Keystone vacation rentals still available within walking distance to the event, but those are sure to be sold-out soon”.

The closing weekend also hosts another episode of River Run Rocks on Saturday April 9 with concerts including The Great Unknowns, Robert Earl Keen and Marty Jones.

 

Gondola Resorts Drastically Reduces Keystone Colorado Vacation Rental Prices

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Prices reduced up to 40% on over 100 condos and homes in River Run Village, West Keystone, Lakeside Village and East Keystone. Notable condo locations include The Timbers, Lone Eagle, The Springs, Settlers Creek, Red Hawk Lodge, Silver Mill, Dakota Lodge, Chateaux DMont, Slopeside and Arapahoe Lodge.

Gondola Resorts, one of the fastest growing vacation rental companies in Colorado,
announced today that it has reduced its list prices by up to 40% on Keystone
Colorado vacation rentals. Additionally, the cost breakdown of Keystone rentals is now transparent to customers by calling the Keystone reservations desk at 888-295-2468.

The Timbers on River Run

“This new pricing structure will provide our customers a great value on the heals of the recent snowfall we’ve had this past week”, said Gondola Resorts General Manager Gino Malara. “For example, a ski-in ski-out one bedroom condo at The Timbersreflects a savings of $200 per night through the remainder of the Keystone ski season”.

The snowstorm slammed Colorado Tuesday with Keystone receiving 5 inches of
fresh powder while Breckenridge received almost a foot of new snow. More snow is
in the forecast for Thursday.

 

About Gondola Resorts, Inc.

Denver-based Gondola Resorts specializes in Colorado, Utah and Florida
vacation rentals. It is currently offering rental homes, condos and villas in
Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Deer Valley, Keystone, Orlando, Park City,
Steamboat Springs, The Canyons and Telluride. For information on Gondola
Resorts, call (303) 420-9963 or go to http://www.gondolaresorts.com.

Gondola Resorts and Powderhound Transportation Ink Partnership Deal

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Deal expands transportation services from Denver International Airport to Colorado mountain resorts and communities.

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Gondola Resorts, one of the fastest growing vacation rental companies in
Colorado, announced today a partnership with Powderhound transportation. Powderhound offers shuttle service and privately chauffeured four-wheel drive SUV’s from Denver International Airport to mountain destinations serviced by Gondola Resorts including Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone, Silverthorne and Steamboat Springs.

The deal comes on the heels of the recent announcement of new service offered
by Gondola Resorts with Limos.com and Colorado Mountain Express.

“Needless to say, we’re thrilled to have Powderhound Transportation as a
partner. With the continued expansion of our Colorado vacation rental business, our customers have another choice for quick and easy transfers from Denver International Airport to their mountain destination,“ says Gondola Resorts CEO Gino Malara. “With DIA being the fifth-busiest airport in the world and still growing, it’s imperative that we organize transportation strategies for the future. Powerhound will certainly help us meet our goals,” Malara said.

Denver International Airport, often referred to as DIA, is the largest international airport in the United States. It is also the third largest international airport in the world after King Fahd International Airport and Montréal-Mirabel International Airport, according to Coventry Airport News.

“Unlike other shuttle services from Denver International airport, all we do is transport ski and mountain travelers,” says Sheldon Lavis Powderhound’s CEO.
“We are not another random shuttle company or jack of all trades. We are
entirely specialized around the ski and mountain industry, and very excited to
have Gondola Resorts as a partner.”

To book shuttle service using Powderhound transportation, Gondola Resorts has
setup a DIA shuttle reservation system that is easily accessed through the guest
services section of their website.

 

 

Gondola Resorts Providing Free Limo Service to Ski Resorts

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Vacation rental customers receive one-way luxury limo transfers from Denver International Airport to Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts starting Feb 2, 2012.

Gondola Resorts, the distinguished vacation rental company of choice for ski resort lodging in Colorado, is excited to announce a bold new offering for its resort customers. For all guests arriving at Denver’s International airport (DIA), limousines will provide free one-way transfers directly to Breckenridge, Copper Mountain or Keystone Resort.

Free Limo Transfers To Ski Resorts

The offer is available exclusively to guests booking lodging at the Gondola Resorts website. The promotion is a direct result of increased demand for quick and easy Denver limo serviceand transportation alternatives from prior guests. Typical ski resort transfers from DIA range from $179 to $379 per person.

888-295-2468 for Colorado lodging

“The addition of free limousine service enhances an already incredible and unique experience guests receive from working with Gondola Resorts. Who you rent from can be just as important as what you rent. Free transfers from DIA will just enhance the guest experience, and we’re dedicated to providing the industries best service,” said Gino Malara, General Manager of Gondola Resorts.

Luxury transfers will be handled exclusively by chauffeured transportation experts, Limos.com. Customers will be able to request the exact limousine that fits their needs, but will be charged fees for upgraded service such as additional stops, added-mileage, return service and additional guests. Vehicle choices include stretch limousines, luxury vans, Cadillac Escalades, and Lincoln Town Cars.

“This is a perfect time to be visiting these three world-class ski resorts,” says Malara. Breckenridge celebrates their 50th anniversary season this year, with celebrations and special events planned over the course of the ski season, in addition to signature annual events like the Winter Dew Tour and the month-long Spring Fever festival.

“Additionally, Keystone resort has the finest night skiing in Colorado and Copper Mountain spoils you for everything else,” according to Malara.

About Gondola Resorts, Inc.
Gondola Resorts, Inc. provides vacation rental homes, condos and villas delivering on the promise of helping vacation travelers discover the alternative to small and confined hotel rooms. Gondola Resorts is one of the leading regional lodging providers, offering rentals in some of the most spectacular resort locations in Colorado, Utah and Florida. Gondola Resorts is based in Denver, Colorado with partnership operations in Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Deer Valley, Keystone, Park City, Orlando, Steamboat Springs, Summit County, The Canyons and Telluride.

About Limos.com
Limos.com is the largest online marketplace for chauffeured transportation worldwide, enabling leisure and business travelers to compare and book pre-screened car services at specially-negotiated discounts of up to 40 percent off standard rates. With exclusive search technology, thousands of quality local vendors and helpful customer reviews, Limos.com consistently delivers more ways to find the perfect car or limousine service for any occasion. Learn more at the limos.com website.

Gondola Resorts Announces Headquarters Move to Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver, Colorado

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Location to Provide Proximity to New Light Rail,  Conference and Hotel Space via Office Located at TheOxford Annex

Gondola Resorts Executive Offices

Gondola Resorts, the vacation rental company of choice for ski resorts in Colorado and Utah announced today the relocation of its national headquarters to Colorado in the LoDo district of Denver.  The headquarters also includes its Florida affiliate of Orlando.

The lodging and ski resort vacation rental company will occupy space at The Oxford Annex Executive Suites located at 1616 Seventeenth Street, just across the street from Union Station, and 3 blocks from Coors Field. The new location will provide employees with proximity to transportation hubs and Denver’s thriving local lower downtown business community in addition to RTD’s Light Rail System. Gondola Resorts has been headquartered in Arvada, Colorado since 2008.

“We are escatic to be returning to our roots, and rejoining the Denver business community,” said Gino Malara, General Manager of Gondola Resorts. “The relocation of Gondola Resorts’ headquarters to lower downtown will allow for proximity to convenient
transportation via light rail options, as well as amenities such as conference and hotel space for future Gondola Resorts events.  When the RTD Rail Line is complete, it will
allow for easy access to Denver International Airport and other areas in the Denver
metro area”, Malara said.

In 2011, The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded RTD of Denver with a $1.03 billion Grant for the East Rail Line to Denver International Airport and the Gold Line to Arvada and Wheat Ridge. This was the largest transit grant awarded by the Obama Administration to date.

Denver's future light rail

The 19-acre parcel of land just adjacent to the new Gondola Resorts offices, which
includes the historic station, is forecasted to become Denver’s central transportation hub and a glittery attraction for Lodo.

The $400+ million Union Station project has been coined the biggest transportation  project in North America, and has been in the planning and implementation phase for almost 15 years.

The transportation portion of it, incorporating commuter and light rail, Amtrak,
and commercial and RTD buses, is scheduled to be finished by the spring of 2014.

Gondola Resorts officially began operations in the Oxford office in early December
2010. The organization will continue to provide full check-in offices at all of their resort locations including Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Park City, Orlando, and Telluride, through affiliate partnerships.  The move has allowed the organization to take advantage of the current real estate environment, and provides a cost savings which will help better serve their business needs at 10 different resort locations nationwide.

 

Denver Gets Socked With First Major Snowstorm

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It’s snowing in Colorado!  The Mile Hi City and surrounding areas saw as much as 14 inches of snow fly today.  With temperatures reaching into the 80′s just 2 days ago, it’s a drastic change for residents not familiar with Denver’s fickle weather patterns.  “It’s just typical fall weather”, said Denver native Paul Johansen.  “I’m ready for ski weather, and this just helped our local ski resorts with an early start”, he said.

Wednesdays forecast calls for an additional 1-6 inches in the next 24-hours with most of the snowfall projected for Summit County ski areas.

 With resorts like Keystone, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain gearing up for another ski in less than 2 weeks, the snow couldn’t have come at a better time for the local ski industry.  Although most resorts have sophisticated snow making equipment already working throughout the evenings to build-up for opening day, there’s no comparison to what Mother Nature can do by herself.

Ranked #1 By Ski Magazine

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Property Code: 3057_The_Timbers
3057 The Timbers. Rated #1 in Keystone by Ski Magazine
   
Available to Reserve Online 24/7
 

This is a Platinum Rated Condo

RANKED #1 CONDO AT KEYSTONE RESORT BY SKI MAGAZINE.Interested in a RITZ-CARLTON type SKI-IN SKI-OUT property or the most luxurious condo in Keystone Colorado? This is it! The grand lodge style of THE TIMBERS is an exquisite Rocky Mountain luxury condominium complex that captures the essence of the surrounding ski area. This year-round destination mountain resort, located on the mountain in River Run, features the finest ski-in ski-out experience in North America and 5-Star! True Ski-in Ski-out convenience and luxury. Private steam shower in master bath, two 42” Hi–Def Plasma TV’s, decorated like Ritz-Carlton, thousands $$ in upgrades, granite, & fireplace. First class all the way. Sleeps 5.

Location: River Run, Timbers, Keystone, Cities G-S, Colorado, USA (On the ski mountain! Part of the $800M River Run Resort!) Accommodations: Condominium – 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s) – 2 Baths – (Sleeps 1-5) CONVENTION CENTER SPECIAL!! Summer in Keystone means golf, river rafting, festivals, hiking, swimming, boating and mountain biking! Winter in Keystone means ski in ski out and 5-star ammenities.

Located at the base of the resort and one of only two ski-in/ski-out properties in Keystone, the Timbers is exceptional in every way. Condominium amenities include an indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub, fire pit and dining area. In addition, the Timbers is within walking distance of shopping and restaurants down across the bridge in River Run Village. A heated driveway and sidewalks allow you to stroll around the property in ease and keeps you doing what you came to Colorado to do, have some fun on vacation!

Ski in/ski out – No need for lugging your equipment around River Run Village. When you stay at the Timbers, life is simple! Just steps from the river run gondola, you have every advantage for getting first tracks in the morning. There is even a bridge across the property allowing you to ski directly to the Timbers.

Heated Underground Parking – The Timbers condos has heated secured under ground parking. Since this condo is ski-in ski-out, you don?t need to worry about driving anywhere or scraping ice from your car windows. When you are in Keystone and staying in the Timbers you can walk anywhere you need to or catch the resort shuttle. However, if you do want to drive somewhere, you?ll be able to get into a warm car.

Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Hot-tub – Among the best features for you is luxury indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub. Situated right at the base of the ski slopes, you can watch all the action on the mountain while sitting in the hot tub. The best part about swimming at the Timbers is when its cold outside you can swim inside to get out of the water in the warmth of the indoor club house, the Timbers condos offers the best of luxury. The patio itself is also heated, so you don?t need to worry about walking through any snow to or from your ski in ski out condo.

Access to River Run – Just walk over the bridge and you’ll be in River Run within just a few minutes. River Run has lots of shops and restaurants to appease any person or appetite. Lone Eagle is located slightly away from the crowds and noise of River Run Village, but you’ll be in the middle of the action during the daytime and night time ski sessions.

Workout facility / Gym – Inside the Timbers, there is full workout studio complete with free weight sets, treadmills and more. Get warmed up for a day on the slopes ahead of time, then simply strap on your skis and coast the the lift. During the summer enjoy a morning work out with mountain views and then sit poolside with a good book and catch some of the Colorado sunshine!

Beautiful lobby area – This is the nicest lobby area in all of River Run Village. Usually busting with people and a perfect social setting to meet other vacationers in Keystone, share your stories of the day with old and new friends in front of the huge fireplace. A bar is available for your own private party if you would like to entertain some friends while at the Timbers.

I’m spilling the beans about Colorado ski resort lodging!

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I’m going to spill the beans about Colorado ski lodging today! 

As many of you know, I do a lot of traveling.  I typically travel to resort ski resorts and a few other sun/beach destinations.  I do this to stay well connected to my customers and existing businesses in addition to bring more value to our returning guests. 

I’m often asked how I do it.  Where do I find the time to manage a business, stay in such stylish properties, save money and travel that much?  It costs companies a lot of money to travel, and it’s not like my business is a Fortune 500 company nor the latest IPO that has earned millions of dollars.

Well, if the truth be told, about 90% of all the lodging I stay at are vacation rentals; either condos or private homes.  This enables me to save up to 50% on travel expenses versus staying at a hotel.  Unless I’m entertaining business associates at a restaurant, I typically cook my own breakfast and dinner to save hundreds of dollars, secure free parking, issue no gratuities, pay no hotel taxes, and 9 times out of 10 get free wireless internet service, and so much more. 

About 5 months ago, I found this great website called www.GondolaResorts.com.  They have hundreds of vacation rentals that I can book right off their website or by calling one of the agents. 

From there, this easy to use service allows me to browse several resort properties at Aspen, Breckenridge,Copper Mountain, Deer Valley, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Park City and many other resort locations.  It’s really tailored to me because most of my business is in the Rocky Mountains. 

Most of the vacation rentals I choose offers me a king bedroom, master suite, fireplace (for the winter), indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, heated parking, full kitchen and quick access in and out.  If I’m in the mood for a more spacious accommodation, I’ll ask for a private home.  This allows me to save money on meeting space at a hotel.  I’ve had meetings with 20 people in a luxurious dining room of a 12,000 square foot home in Breckenridge, Colorado before.  This saved my company $2200 on meeting space. It’s no secret that Vacation Rentals offer much more space than hotel rooms, also.  

So, now you know one of my best kept secrets about how to travel in style, save money and enjoy such a vast assortment of lodging options.  It’s been written over and over again that vacation rentals save people money while giving consumers more for their money.  I strongly recommend this service.  The costs vary so call them yourself. 

The amount of money you’ll save, and the amount of fun you’ll have doing it will likely make this the best new strategy of the year. 

Thanks for letting me share this with you.