A Guide to Breckenridge Lodging - One Town, Six Different Areas to Stay

Breckenridge Lodging, where do you want to stay, that seems like a simple thing to figure out. However, Breckenridge itself is made up of six adjacent, but very different areas that each offers a different style of lodging and vacation rental experience. For those of you that have never been, or have only been once or twice, booking your vacation rental can be a tough decision to make. The quality of your vacation will depend a lot on where you stay, how far it is from the ski area, what sort of transportation options are available, and what the surrounding area looks like. This is a brief guide to help the inexperienced Breckenridge traveler locate the exact type of Breckenridge Lodging that will help ensure a memorable vacation. I will present them in a close to the ski area first and further away from the ski area last format.

West Breckenridge Vacation Rentals- If you want ski in and ski out, the west side of town offers several options. The west side of town is located at the bases of peaks 7, 8, and 9, prime ski area real estate if you are here for a hard core ski vacation. Some of the larger ski in and out properties include the Village at Breckenridge, Beaver Run, Trails End, Grand Timber Lodge, Tyra riverbend, Tyra, and Shock Hill to name a few. This area also provides a semi-close proximity to main street and free shuttle service anywhere in town.

Central Breckenridge Lodging- This area of Breckenridge is central to everything, the ski area and the town. You have the ability to walk to the slopes, take the shuttle, and at many you can ski in and out. This area is also very close to town, so you have the ability to walk to town and back to your lodging very easily. Nice places to stay in this area include River Mountain Lodge, One Breck Place, Los Pinos, Mountain Thunder Lodge, and Sawmill Creek.

South Breckenridge Lodging- This area is made up of older condos, most have been remodeled, that offer a very close proximity to peak 9 base, but are not really ski in/out, most of the rentals in this area require a car or the use f the town shuttle. However, if you are looking for a more affordable option, this is a great area to stay in. This area does also offer full size Breckenridge Vacation Rental homes for larger groups, some ski in and out. Warriors mark and warriors mark west are the two areas with many rental homes to choose from, and the Corral, Mountainwood, Village Point Townhome, and Powderhorn are a few nice condo complexes in the area.

East Breckenridge Lodging- Consisting of mainly historic and rental homes, the east side does not have many condo lodging options. A good portion of this area is not served by the free town shuttle, so a car will be required. Most of the homes in this area a very large and have a higher nightly rate. The one very nice thing about most of the homes on the east side is the breathtaking ski area views. North Breckenridge Lodging- The north side of town is largely made up of rental homes, most in two neighborhoods called Silver Shekel and The Highlands at Breckenridge. A good portion of these homes are very large, 4 bedroom and up, and a few have nice views of the ski area. Most of this area is not served by the town bus, so a car would be needed. North Breckenridge is the home of the Breckenridge golf course.

Blue River Lodging- Blue River lodging is perfect if you are on a tight budget, but are still looking for a great place to stay. Due to the fact that most homes in this area are between 2-7 miles away from the ski area, the rates are much lower. This area is not services by the town bus, a vehicle is needed, and 4wd is recommended due to the alpine environment. These homes vary widely in size, layout, and location, so there is usually a home to fit every need. If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful winter vacation, this is your area. I hope this is informative and will help to be a guide for some of you looking to come to Breck. If you have any other questions about Breckenridge Lodging, or Breckenridge Events, please feel free to contact us. You can also find more useful vacation planning information on our Breckenridge Blog.