BRECKENRIDGE VACATION RENTALS, COLORADO

This ski town is practically brimming with options for all kinds of vacation rental homes including ski in and ski out chalets, Breckenridge condos, Breckenridge mountain cabins, town-homes, duplex apartments, villas, lodges and cottages. The usual Breckenridge condo complex with one, two or three bedroom apartments can easily sleep up to 6 to 8 people and some of them even come equipped with swimming pool and Jacuzzi. If you are looking for something secluded and stylish then Breckenridge also has a lot of exclusive homes, luxurious villas, town-homes and ski in and ski out Breckeridge lodges and chalets which you can rent out. Targeted at the discerning travelers these luxurious homes come with 4 to 6 bedrooms that can easily accommodate large groups of 16 to 18 people and are facilitated by a host of amenities such as private hot tubs, spacious rooms, gourmet kitchens, recreational rooms, pool tables, theatre rooms and even indoor pool. Whether it is a one bedroom cozy cottage or a large palatial villa, you will find most vacation homes provide guests with the ski in and ski out option.  Most of the homes are equipped with swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Most such complexes provide the guests with the ski in and out option also. The best locations are near the chairlift or in downtown Breckenridge, which is a short walk from the chairlift.

Many Breckenridge condos, lodges and ski in and ski out vacation homes provide a free night stay if you are looking at making a booking for a week. Usually they charge you for six nights and the seventh night is free. So enquire before confirming your booking. Though Breckenridge is a busy holiday destination throughout the year, however when making bookings for summer be sure to enquire if there are any discounts available. A lot of Breckenridge condos offer special discounted weekly and monthly rates but only on request. So asking is always a good option. If you are planning on bringing your pets with you to the holiday, be sure to enquire if your condo complex accepts pets, as many Breckenridge condos do not allow pets in the premises. A note on house cleaning amenities, many condos and lodges only offer you housekeeping services if you are staying for five nights or more.

Take a trip on the Nordic Sleigh Rides. A kind of old fashioned Colorado experience it is great for the whole family. With the great dinner, show and wonderful sleigh ride, it is well worth the money. While there take a trip to the Loveland Pass and see Continental Divide. It's easy to reach high altitudes on this drive up to Loveland Pass. This is where you can see the Continental Divide and a great view of Summit County and you can ski at the Loveland Pass. Book your Breckenridge condo or a Breckenridge lodge and marvel at the unique snow creations that are sculpted every winter by various artists. 

Once a 19th century mining town, Breckenridge today is a thriving outdoor recreation center. However, there still remain traces of a bygone era in Breckenridge even today and a visit to these remaining edifices gives you a vivid picture of what Breckenridge used to be.

• Breckenridge National Historic District
• Country Boy Mine
• Amaze'n Breckenridge

Book a Breckenridge condo or a Breckenridge lodge to enjoy the plethora of summer and winter activities. In summers Breckenridge is a great rocky mountain getaway for hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, golf, horseback riding, and the thrilling alpine slide. In winters Breckenridge turns into a snowy wonderland for everyone who likes to ski and play on the snow.

• Skiing
• Winter Sports
• Hiking
• Fly Fishing

The town of Breckenridge boasts of a Jack Nicklaus designed, 27-hole golf course, the Breckenridge Golf Club. The course opened for play in 1985. During the summer 2001 golf season, the Town opened another nine holes also designed by Nicklaus and every bit as challenging as the original 18-holes. The new Elk nine as it is named, offers more elevation change than the Bear and Beaver nines. Since the opening of the course, national and regional honours like Best Mountain Course and Toughest Mountain Course have been awarded.

The golf course is situated in a beautiful mountain valley. The clubhouse sits at an elevation of 9,324 feet. The course has four sets of tees so that each golfer may select the challenge equal to their game. From the Nicklaus Tees on the Elk / Beaver rotation, the course plays 7,145 yards and has a course rating of 73.5 with a slope rating of 151. This set of tees has the second most difficult course rating in the state. Each set of tees plays to a par 72.

Breckenridge is known for hosting a series of festivals and events throughout the year. From music concerts and cultural events to beer festivals - Breckenridge is a good place to catch all the fun and excitement.

• Genuine Jazz in Breckenridge
• Breckenridge Oktoberfest
• 5th Annual Festival of Brew Pubs
• Budweiser Select International Snow Sculpture Championships

A stroll among the historic buildings of Breckenridge, will lead you to a variety of restaurants that promise to tantalize your taste buds. With over 100 restaurants to choose from, you can opt for any kind of cuisine you wish to enjoy when not in the mood to cook at your Breckenridge condo or Breckenridge cabin. Fine dining restaurants offer elegant atmospheres. If you desire wild game, fresh fish and seafood or regional dishes prepared by some of the best chefs, Breckenridge offers a winning, dining experience. Prices range from modest to expensive. Imagine being swept along a picturesque snow covered valley on a cozy horse drawn sleigh and then later enjoy a true western buffet with prime rib and chicken while some of the finest musicians create melodies for you in the background.

fter the sun sets, local talent and touring musicians entertain the crowds with their rock ’n roll, reggae, country western, jazz or alternative rock performances. Dance into the night at the many nightclubs. Breckenridge’s has its very own Backstage Theatre, which presents award-winning evening theatre with terrific shows, plus workshops and, occasionally, visiting company’s performances.

For shoppers or those looking for souvenirs Breckenridge provides over 200 stores to choose from. Enjoy the quaint storefronts featuring bookstores, chic boutiques, jewellery, antiques, house wares and home furnishings to art galleries, sporting goods and clothing.
Breckenridge Gallery is a good place to check out contemporary art while original western paintings, cowboy and Indian collectibles can be found at Paint Horse Gallery.

If you want to carry back beautiful scenic vistas with you home, you can always grab a coffee-table book on Colorado at Colorado Scenics. Though hats as an accessory are always overlooked or ignored, you may consider buying a unique hat or even some hilarious ones at the Breckenridge Hat Company. For jewelry, pottery and crafts Southwest Designs is the just the shop and head to Silverthorne Factory Stores that has about 80 outlet shops for fashion and athletic wear to home accessories.

Breckenridge’s peak seasons occur from January to March and Late June to Early-September as well as during the holidays. During the off-peak seasons, you can usually find better rates on Breckenridge condos and Breckenridge lodges. April provides great deals on lodging, skiing and dining. April is also known for great snow conditions and has proved the second snowiest month of the year three out of the past five years.

June and September offer peak conditions for summer recreation. Almost all summer events and activities kick-off on Memorial Day Weekend and run strong until the end of September. Breckenridge tends to have Indian Summers and the weather remains an average of 70 degrees during the day through September.

The nearest airport is the Denver International Airport (DIA) and the Colorado Springs Airport. Both DIA and Colorado Springs Airport provide ground transportation. From airport you can use a shuttle or rental car as transportation to Breckenridge. The Breckenridge Resort Chamber has partnered with Hertz, Enterprise, Colorado Mountain Express, 453.TAXI and Stagecoach limousines to provide easy access to Breckenridge.

Traveling in Breckenridge is mostly on foot as a good portion of lodging properties are within walking distance to Historic Main Street or the mountain. Free Ride Bus Transportation serves most of town and requires no fare. If you are planning on venturing to other parts of Summit County then the Summit Stage Transit System serves nearly all of Summit County at no charge to its riders.