When it is time to start planning a grand adventure in Steamboat Springs for summer 2025, you can always count on Grand Adventure Company to help you plan and to help make you feel comfortable. Our properties are designed to make all who reside within feel welcome and at home, and our Colorado mountain town offers a variety of fun activities, delicious restaurants, and exciting views, all of which will make you wish you never had to leave. Today’s guide to getting a head start on your summer vacation in Steamboat Springs will bring a little extra light into the days, weeks, and months you have left before your trip of a lifetime!
Packing for Summer in Steamboat Springs
Packing for vacation can raise some huge feelings of anxiety and can also lead to some hefty overweight limit fees because you couldn’t help yourself, you threw everything in your closet into your case, simply because you might need it. This list of what you should pack, however, should lighten your load and because there are washers and dryers in our summer sanctuaries, you can safely pack even less, leaving room for souvenirs and gifts you purchase during your shopping adventures in Steamboat Springs.
Layers is the word of the day, so pack your shorts, your tees, even those darling sundresses you couldn’t stop yourself from buying online, and don’t forget a jacket—waterproof so it can double as a raincoat on a beautiful rainy day. Flip flops are ok for shopping and maybe dining, but if you are planning on doing any hiking, comfortable and sturdy hiking shoes are a must and because the sun is brighter than you realize, sunscreen, sunglasses, and sunhats are highly recommended as well! And don’t forget a swimsuit as there may be hot tubs on the back deck of your retreat and a visit to the hot springs should be listed on your itinerary.
Plan on a Day at Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Strawberry Park Hot Springs is located just about 7 miles north of your summer sanctuary, providing a unique adventure that is reputed to have health benefits as well. Helping to improve circulation, skin issues, lower blood pressure, while also offering cardiovascular benefits the waters, heated by geothermal energy that comes from deep within the earth’s center, may be your favorite part of your Colorado vacation experience.
Costing $20 for two hours’ worth of soaking (Credit Card & cash only), you should probably schedule a visit early into your stay, as they are reservations only right now. Eliminate any lingering travel aches and pains so you can get to the business of having a good time!
Plan to Play Outside
Before now, you may have thought of Steamboat Springs as primarily a winter vacation destination, but we think that will change once you experience all you can do in the summer months. Hiking along many of the trails you explored on skis, biking up and down the mountain, even kayaking, canoeing, and/or SUP, on Steamboat Lake will keep you energized and awed, especially as you get to do all of the above while surrounded by the beauty of our town.
Fly fishing is another popular summer sport and if you are unsure of your skills in this area, you may want to consider a guided fishing tour offered by Steamboat Flyfisher, located at 655 Yampa Street Unit C-2. And finally, experience the golf vacation of your dreams as you play a round or two at Haymaker Golf Course, located at 34855 U.S. Highway 40 and resting in the shadows of the mountains.
Feed Your Soul While Filling Your Stomach
In our daily lives, we often eat out of necessity, foregoing special and sticking to the tried, the true, and the truly simple to prepare, but during your Steamboat Springs travels, we think you should eat for all the right reasons.
Our mountain town is a foodie’s paradise and whether you are devouring the burgers at the Backdoor Grill, 825 Oak Street, celebrating something special at Primrose, 1110 Yampa Street #100, or are pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes at Winona’s Restaurant & Bakery, 617 Lincoln Avenue we can pretty much assure you that EVERY bite will be your favorite. Don’t forget to explore the dessert options at Inclusions Bakery and Dessert Bar, 685 Marketplace Plaza # C-8; with all the outdoor activities you will be participating in you will have earned a sweet treat!
Expect to Relax as Hard as You Play
Our Grand Adventure Company seasonal sanctuaries will be waiting to greet you with warmth, luxury, and comfort every night of your stay, ensuring that you will feel rested and recharged every morning. Offering quiet luxury and simple pleasures, our properties are designed to be an integral part of your vacation in Steamboat Springs. Reserve your favorite today!
Everyone celebrates the Easter holiday a little differently, with some focusing on the sunrise service and Easter brunch, others focusing on the Easter Bunny, baskets, candy, and Easter brunch, and still others making their way to Steamboat Springs, ready to celebrate in all those ways, while adding in end of ski season festivities to the mix, and of course, Easter brunch! There is no wrong way to celebrate the holiday, but if you are in the last group and are planning an Easter Steamboat Springs getaway as well as a stay in our Grand Adventure Company holiday hideaways, we’ve got you. This guide to plans you can make as you are going about your everyday lives will brighten your days and make your workload seem a little more bearable.
Pack for a Winter Steamboat Springs Getaway
Easter is arriving a little later than normal this year, hopping onto the scene on April 20th, and the calendar does say it is spring, but in the mountains, winter lingers. So wear your winter coat on the plane (it makes a good pillow and takes up far too much space in your suitcase) and wear your warmest boots. Your suitcase is going to be fuller than normal, simply because winter clothes are bulkier, but you won’t need to pack an Easter basket, even if you are travelling with children, because it just makes more sense to pick one up while you are in town.
Children are good at discovering your secrets, and if you aren’t ready for them to know about your alter ego, the Easter Bunny, you don’t want to carry a basket that is just going to get crushed during your travels. As you can imagine, there is a Walmart in Steamboat Springs, and everything you were going to purchase back home can be acquired with one stop at the store, saving you space in your luggage and lessening the odds of your kids’ Easter being ruined.
Easter Brunch Ideas
There isn’t a lot of info out there yet about which restaurants are serving Easter brunch this year, but going off last year’s celebration we are pretty sure you will be able to enjoy a wonderful brunch at Creekside Café, located at 131 11th Street. Even if they don’t serve something inspired by the holiday, they will be open and serving delicious brunch options, ensuring your family will enjoy every bite. Last year’s menu, however, included smoked prime rib, Colorado lamb skillet, salmon carpaccio, and a heavenly cinnamon roll French toast that we still dream about nearly 12 months later and we are keeping our fingers crossed that it will still be on the menu.
End of Ski Season Excitement
The end of ski season is always a time for mixed feelings for us, we love the slopes and are sad to see our time on them end, but the events and activities that take place this time of year are fun and help take some of the sting out of the parting. Additionally, this year we get to add Easter into the equation, pushing aside even more of our tears of sadness, so you should be truly excited to celebrate with us.
Offering barbecue, live music, games, head to head races, and a DJ spinning the music that will make you dance, the entire weekend is one of celebration, and although we hate to see the end of the season, we love to celebrate it! If your Easter visit is an extended one and you are joining us the weekend before the holiday, be sure to check out the Pond Skim event in which skiers speed down the slope and try to skim over the icy pond that is at the bottom, held on April 13th. Spoiler alert, most fall in the cold, cold, waters!
Planning an at “Home” Celebration With Grand Adventure Company
You can have tons of fun during your adventures in Steamboat Springs, but you may be looking for a quiet celebration at “home” and our spaces will help you do just that. Boil the eggs and create the feast in our fully equipped kitchens and decorate those eggs and eat the feast in the dining rooms that are located just steps away. Our state of the art televisions are the latest models and will show off your favorite Easter movies in crystal-clear beauty, making you feel as if you are helping “Hodge Save Easter.”
Also offering plenty of places to hide the colorful eggs inside and outside your comfortable holiday hideaway, but we suggest avoiding hiding them in the hot tub. The eggs are already boiled and the bubbling waters are meant to warm and soothe your aching muscles. Reserve your favorite Steamboat Springs Easter escape today and take your holiday to the next level of perfection!
The beginning of the new year makes you believe in possibilities. The possibility that 2025 will be the best year, the possibility that there may be some major changes that takes place in these next 12 months, and the possibility that you will be able to spoil your loved one with a Steamboat Springs Valentine’s Day journey and a stay in one of our Grand Adventure Company romantic retreats. This guide to the latter possibility will help earn you a reputation as the best gift giver of all time during your unforgettable romantic Colorado adventures.
Let Her Sleep
Breakfast in bed is a tradition that still holds up, so let her sleep in! While you are stocking the pantry and refrigerator at the beginning of your stay, be sure to include breakfast items that you know she will enjoy and don’t forget a bottle of champagne and a jug of her favorite juice because no Valentine’s Day breakfast in bed would be complete without a mimosa on the tray!
First Tracks with Your First and Only Choice
If your Valentine isn’t much for lounging about in bed, you may want to consider purchasing a first tracks lift ticket that allows you both to experience the bliss of fresh powder during your skiing adventures. The beauty of the mountain, the quiet of your surroundings, and being able to lead the way down the slope on the first run of the day is an adventure that will not soon be forgotten. First track lift tickets should be purchased in advance, as there are a limited number available and Valentine’s Day is a very popular ski day.
To Know Her Is to Spoil Her
Your Valentine is one of those people who always puts herself last, and on this special day you will make sure to put her first with a spa experience at Waterside Day Spa & Salon. Located at 1110 Yampa Street #110 and open every day at 9 AM, this day spa has been a favorite in the area for over 15 years and is first on our list of recommendations. Offering an extensive list of services that spoil every bit of her from head to toe, if you can bear to spare her for the entire day (or at least 6.5 hours of the day), we encourage you to explore the Day of Decadence package. Beginning with an exfoliating body polish, AromaFlex massage, and lunch in their salt suite, the spoiling continues into the afternoon with an oxygenating facial, brow shaping, and an alpine arnica pedicure. She will feel like a new woman at the end of her day, but if you can’t spare her for that long, maybe you will find the Spaaah for Two more to your liking. This package includes a Signature massage (60 minutes) Signature Facial, and some time spent in their Halotherapy salt suite, with the option of adding lunch, all of which is meant for two.
A Little Ice in Steamboat Springs on Valentine’s Day
Although there will be plenty of the cold stuff on the ground (and maybe even in the trees) during your winter escape to Steamboat Springs for Valentine’s Day, the ice we are discussing today is the kind that glitters on her fingers. If you are considering making your Valentine yours forever or are just wanting to spoil her even more, the Jeweler’s Mine, located at 118 8th Street, should be next on your day of sumptuous treats. Engagement, promise, or just because rings, gemstone jewelry, even elk ivory handmade creations, pretty much any shiny piece you can imagine graces the shelves of this stunning store, any of which will make your Valentine feel spoiled and treasured.
A Feast for Your Senses
The time-honored tradition of a romantic meal on Valentine’s Day has become a tradition because it works, and there are many options for romance and food in the Steamboat Springs area, including Harwig’s. Located at 911 Lincoln Avenue, this French restaurant offers meals created with locally sourced ingredients and is famed for its tasting menu, created custom for you and your Valentine when you complete their “palate profile.” Also offering a chef’s pairing menu, her elevated dining dreams will come true, adding another romantic chapter to your own personal love story.
Romance Begins at Home with Grand Adventure Company
Our luxurious Steamboat ski-in ski-out vacation rentals at Grand Adventure Company are bound to be where your most comfortable romantic adventures take place. Snuggling in front of a roaring fire, watching rom coms on state of the art televisions, and of course, enjoying a breakfast feast in bed with the one you love most are just a few examples of the romantic moments you will experience. Reserve your favorite escape today!
With winter in full swing, the streets of Steamboat Springs can get crowded and not just because Steamboat Resort is open for business. The restaurants seem to make their best meals when the temps are in the snowy zone and the downtown shops are filled with all manner of wonderful things, items that once you see you won’t be able to get them out of your mind until they are in your pocket. And what about the event schedule? We at Grand Adventure Company are thrilled to tell you about two of our favorite Steamboat Springs events that take place in the month of February, the Winter Carnival and Winter Wondergrass Festival, both of which will enhance your stay, a stay that is already pretty great because you are staying with us.
Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, February 5 Through February 9, Various Locations
Winter can be harsh in this part of Colorado and 112 years ago it was even worse. Central heating had yet to be invented and although more people were starting to drive cars (which didn’t have heaters either) the major mode of transportation was horse and carriage. Being cold all of the time is exhausting, and the gunmetal gray hue of winter skies could be most depressing, and some wise soul thought as winter draws nearer to its end, a good party should be held to celebrate, and Winter Carnival was born. Today, the festival is one of the most popular Steamboat Springs events, offering five days of events, entertainment, food, and beverage, and serving as a most delightful celebration of the season.
Steamboat Cross Country Parent/Child Relay, Airbag Demonstrations, and More!
Cross country skiing, also known as Nordic skiing, is popular in Steamboat and the Cross-Country Parent/Child Relay will give you a fun opportunity to discover why on the first day of the festival. On other days, there will be remaining ski opportunities, either to watch or to participate in, including a thrilling demonstration of freestyle, free skiing, and snowboarders all showing off their magic skills. The Powder Tools Community Jam Session, Family Duals, and ski jumping and ski ballet offer more ways to celebrate the snow, are just a few ways you can enjoy the snowy adventures.
Snow Sculpture Viewing, S’More Family Fun Party, First Friday Art Walk
The five days of the festival are jam packed with celebratory activities, so many we can’t even begin to list them all here. Check out the work of talented snow sculptors, enjoy a sweet treat with your family, and because this takes place during the first Friday of the month, the First Friday Art Walk will appeal to your cultured side.
The Main Street events that take place on Saturday & Sunday offer a plethora of activities the whole family will love, with perhaps the most exciting being the horses that pull kids around on skis and snowboards. A pancake breakfast will be loved by all, and the Night Extravaganza lights up the night with a procession of skiers showing off while illuminated by flares and LED lights.
Winter Wondergrass Festival, February 28th through March 2nd
The beauty of winter continues to be celebrated with this second festival of February, the Winter Wondergrass Festival, this three-day festival adds an incredible lineup of musicians appearing on multiple stages across town. Grass after Dark is an add-on event, continuing the performances at local venues late into the night, and its Annual Thursday night dinner known as the mountaintop dinner, will introduce guests to the delights of mountain views, delicious food, and even more live entertainment.
Camp Coletrain workshops explore the wonder of acoustic guitars. And although it will cost to attend most of the activities listed here, on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, guests can experience the joy of music in the form of a selection of free concerts held at the base of the Gondola from noon to 5 PM on Thursday and at Thunderhead Lounge from 11 AM to 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday. A kids’ zone, ski opportunities, and an overwhelming since of fun, peace, and happiness will be yours when you attend the Winter Wondergrass Festival.
Comfortable Adventures with Grand Adventure Company
However you fill those daylight and evening hours during either of the two festivals listed above, coming home every night to our Grand Adventure Company seasonal sanctuaries will bring you comfortable adventures you will never forget.
Offering fireplaces and hot tubs that will keep you warm while adding a touch of romance to your Colorado adventures, fully equipped kitchens and the most comfortable bedrooms in the state, every minute with us will be your favorite ones. Reserve your favorite winter wonder retreat today and discover the joy of snow, cold air, and comfort every night of your February stay!
Dreaming about vacations is one of our favorite hobbies, but when it comes time to book the flight, plan the activities, and book the accommodations, reality can be daunting as the expenses begin to add up. Fortunately, on February 5th this year, you can take care of obtaining the accommodations for your upcoming Steamboat Springs vacation getaway by booking directly with Grand Adventure Company and saving a little money as you do. February 5th is Book Direct Day, and we are excited to share all the reasons booking directly through our website will be the only way you ever want to reserve your home sweet vacation home from here on out!
Stimulating the Economy
We have all gotten used to letting our fingers do the walking to those other companies—you know, the ones with all those initials in their names? But when you book through one of those third-party platforms, your money mainly goes in the pockets of big businesses in states you may never even visit. When you book directly with Grand Adventure Company, you are shopping local, stimulating the economy, and creating a circle of success that is filled with infinite possibilities, including new restaurants, shops, and fun things to do when you return.
Flexible When It Counts
Life is filled with uncertainty, and even when you try to carefully plan out every detail, things happen. Some can be good, like that time when you were able to catch an earlier connecting flight which enabled you to start your vacation sooner. Some can be not so good, like that time you forgot to set your alarm on the last day of your vacation and slept in past checkout time. These things happen, we understand and because you booked direct from us, with a phone call or text we can work with you when possible, maybe letting you check-in a little early or extending checkout time a little later, something those larger companies with their rigid rules and inflexible regulations just won’t be willing to do.
Personally Yours
Steamboat Springs is one of our favorite places on earth, and we count ourselves lucky that a big part of our job involves sharing our passion about what makes this area so special with visitors who come in from all over the world. We can tell you about the best restaurants for celebrating a special occasion, the shops that sell the warmest and the cutest sweaters, and we can inform you on the ways you can obtain a first track pass at the ski resort, and as you ski through fresh powder, you will be thankful for the personal touch we provided. When you choose a third-party platform from which to book, that personal touch doesn’t exist; the companies aren’t even located in the area you are exploring, and if they do share some info with you, can you even trust it is accurate?
Book Direct, Save Money On Your Steamboat Springs Vacation
Next, we arrive at the best reason of all for booking direct, the money you can save when you do. There are no fees charged for the privilege of using our website, and often, we will offer deals, exclusive packages, even discounts on last-minute rentals that will further increase the amount of money you save. Charging less for the same property you may have seen elsewhere is one of the top benefits to booking direct, enabling you to order dessert at every meal, spring for the high priced wine, or buy those colorful new ski goggles you saw at that cool boutique on your first day of your Colorado adventures. Other sites are just here to turn a profit, and they will not offer those extra deals.
Your Grand Adventures with Grand Adventure Company Are About to Begin
Choosing Grand Adventure Company for your Steamboat Springs vacation accommodations is the second best decision you have made this year, with the first being booking direct on February 5th. Offering a welcoming ambience that makes every guest feel at home, quiet luxury that makes them feel spoiled, and all the comforts that will ensure that you sleep well, relax hard, and wake up each morning feeling refreshed and ready for more Steamboat Spring adventures.
The best vacations start and end with the best vacation rentals, and we make it our mission to give you the best, ensuring that your Colorado journey will be one that you wish never had to end. Book direct from Grand Adventure Company on February 5th and start preparing for your trip of a lifetime. But what if you can’t wait that long to reserve the spot you fell in love with? Here’s another secret we can’t wait to share with you: You can book direct any day of the year and still experience all of the benefits we have listed here!
Expecting your Steamboat Springs vacation to be a grand adventure is a good thing, and when you choose Grand Adventure Company for your accommodations, it will be a comfortable and convenient adventure as well. Offering the best Colorado has to offer in the most sought after communities in the region, guests will be able to experience the best of all worlds: warm and comfortable lodging, community amenities, and locations that are convenient to all the activities you want to participate in during your stay. Today, we want to take a peek into The Pines at The Ore House Steamboat community, revealing the amenities, the features, and everything that makes this community special, including the part where you choose our Grand Adventure Company escapes within!
Not So Long Ago
There is a fine line separating new and shiny and old and used up, which is why we often seek the newest vacation accommodations in the area. For even as we enjoy the craftsmanship and beauty of the historic, we need the modern conveniences and style of the new, and although The Pines at Ore House Plaza has been around since the late 90s, we think the community straddles the line between charming and modern with grace and style. Built in 1997, times were prosperous and those profits were channeled into construction, with the structures that line the streets of this community being built to stand the test of time. Resembling a cross between a Swiss ski chalet and all-American cabin, the structures stand out while still managing to blend into the landscape that surrounds, all the while offering a vibe that just makes residents and guests feel at home. Offering a key location, The Pines at Ore House Plaza can be found between the base of the ski area and the downtown area, which is bustling with shops and restaurants, ensuring that it won’t take you long to get to wherever you want to be and that you can walk to most places, even on the coldest and snowiest of days.
The Pines at Ore House Plaza Community Amenities
Once upon a time, travelers decided enough was enough and that they weren’t going to be satisfied with cramped hotel rooms and nonexistent amenities. They wanted more, and more is what The Pines at Ore House Plaza brings to their guests, offering a lovely selection of community amenities that are guaranteed to add to the shine of your Steamboat Springs vacation experience. Offering 1-, 2-, or 3-bedroom retreats, with each featuring quiet patios or balconies that appear to be sprouting from the trees that blanket the community, your stay in this community is destined to be one that feeds the soul and quiets the noises in your brain. During warmer days, a walk through the neighborhood brings joy as mature trees shade your ramblings, views of the mountains can be seen at every turn, and nature provides all manner of peaceful serenity and wonder. Two community hot tubs, tucked away in their own shelter located just down the path from your Pines retreat of choice, will bring relief to cold bones and aching muscles, giving visitors another serene way to end a day of Steamboat Adventures.
Cozy 1-Bedroom Love Nests
Your honeymoon, babymoon, or anniversary celebration will be that much sweeter when you choose the 1-bedroom Steamboat townhomes in The Pines at Ore House. Offering gas fireplaces for warmth and romance, large patios that overlook the mountains where you will play, and a cozy bedroom that is surprisingly spacious in comparison with the majority of 1-bedroom escapes, this sweet space will add to the romance of your mountain adventures. As mentioned earlier, the community offers a prime location, tucked into the natural landscape almost an equal distance from the hustle and bustle of downtown and the fun and excitement of Steamboat Ski Resort. Summer visitors may enjoy walking hand in hand to the shops and restaurants that make this area special, but if the weather is too cold or you are already too tired from a day on the slopes, you will be relieved to note that the free winter shuttle of Steamboat Springs makes regular stops at The Pines at Ore House Plaza. Smaller families can save a little money by choosing a 1-bedroom as most have beds and space for up to 4 guests.
Two Bedrooms Equal Twice the Fun
Up to 6 guests can enjoy a stay in their Pines at Ore House Plaza vacation retreat, with some of the 2-bedroom rentals providing a loft space that you know your children will want to claim as their own. The two bedroom escapes without that loft may feature an extra large bedroom furnished with bunk beds, which again, are another space your littles will claim, and as we don’t think parents are keen on sleeping in bunk beds, we doubt that you will protest too loudly! The fireplaces at The Pines are gas ones, something that is better for the environment and a lot easier to light, a fact that you will appreciate even more when you return from your day on the slopes, tired, wet, and chilled to the bone and you can turn on the fire with a flick of the switch. Fully equipped kitchens can ease the strain on a vacation budget, providing the opportunity to stay in and cook your own meals instead of being forced to dine out every night of your stay . And because each of the 2-bedroom rentals also offer two baths, it will almost feel like you have two ensuites, and adults, in most cases, will never have to share bath spaces with the kids. If you are traveling with children, be sure to read the room details section of the listing as some units offer only walk in showers and others offer tub/shower combos; we know that some little children only want to take baths.
Spacious and Charming 3-Bedroom Retreats
The 3-bedroom Pines at The Ore House Steamboat sanctuaries also offer as many baths as they do bedrooms, ensuring that morning traffic jams will be lessened as 6 guests will be sharing 3 baths. At least one bath will offer a tub/shower combo, so no need to worry about bathing the babies. Vaulted ceilings keep these large spaces looking even larger and windows that stretch from floor to ceiling in the open concept great rooms allow for views that you will wish you never had to stop viewing. Lush and verdant in the summer months, fiery and crisp in the fall months, and blanketed with snow in the dark days of windows, the views are ever changing but their beauty never changes. The three bedroom escapes may also offer a loft area peeking out over the main living quarters, with each owner determining how that extra space will be furnished. And because stairs can be a consideration when renting a Colorado sanctuary, the main primary suite with its attached bath may be found on the lower level of the property.
Amenities Make the Difference
Now that we have discussed the community amenities and given you a little bit of idea of what to expect in the spaces you will make your own, it is time to talk about the Grand Adventure Company amenities, the amenities that will instantly remind you of the Grand Adventure Company difference. Self-check-in allows the comfortable adventures to begin that much more quickly, eliminating any need to wait in lines or to make small talk with clerks when you are so obviously eager to get started on the fun. Details will be emailed or texted to you prior to check-in and keyless entry doors will also ensure that you won’t have to worry about losing or carrying around keys or key cards. Fireplaces are gas ones, easy to turn on and still providing all the warmth and romance as the wood burning ones, and the appliances in the kitchens will be updated and modern, making easy work of meal prep chores. The balconies and decks of each of our Steamboat townhomes will be furnished with places to sit and will offer a way to enjoy the fresh mountain air.
Modern Conveniences
While we are still talking about amenities, it is time to turn our attention to the electronics that grace the spaces of our 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom Pines at Ore House Plaza retreats. Yes, internet is included, and we are always surprised when people have to ask, because that obviously means it isn’t considered standard in all vacation rentals. We may also include smart televisions in all the rooms, allowing guests to stream their favorite shows while showing our commitment to providing the most modern of conveniences. Appliances will be updated and include dishwashers because no one wants to do dishes on vacation, and bathrooms will also offer their own updated fixtures. Either a full-sized laundry room or a closet with stackable units inside will be offered, enabling guests to pack light and save room in their suitcases for treasures they may find during their shopping expeditions in Steamboat Springs. Coffee makers or Keurigs, toasters, and the occasional blender will be found in the kitchens, and many of our properties will offer quiet corners or cozy nooks furnished with office equipment, allowing hard working travelers to keep their eye on the office in between Steamboat Spring adventures.
The Difference Is Clear
No matter what community the Grand Adventure Company escape you choose is located in, you will immediately notice the difference, the importance we place upon experiences. We want our guests to be comfortable, of course, that shows in many ways, including the bedding we use, the furnishings we equip each place with, and even the linens we stock in our properties. But we want the experience to be one you never forget. We want you to want to stay in, to play to relax and our full service vacation experience includes the activities listed below, should you be interested!
Movie Nights with Your Favorite Traveling Partner
The state of the art television mounted to the walls of our living rooms will provide a movie theater like experience that will have you thinking twice about heading out into the elements on a cold and snowy night. Make some hot cocoa with all the tiny marshmallows, or brew up some coffee, making it Irish style for extra warmth and turn the lights off, the fireplace on and snuggle under a blanket as your favorite movies play on the screen. At Christmas, the Hallmark Channel is a popular one and even though you are living your own Hallmark movie moment, you will still appreciate the efforts the actors go through on television.
Game Nights with the Family
The dining rooms of our cozy and spacious condos offer more than just a place to enjoy the family meal. During your initial explorations you may notice a shelf or cabinet stocked with board games meant to be used during your stay, but you are, of course, free to bring you own. In either case, the dining rooms also work as gaming stations with each table surrounded by enough seats for everyone in your traveling party, often cushioned or padded for your continued comfort. Enjoy a second round of Monopoly and as you gather around the tables, staring out onto a nighttime landscape that is as stunning under the glow of the moon as it is under the fire of the sun, laughing and retelling the stories of your family while passing go and collecting your $200, your Steamboat Springs vacation in our Pines at Ore House Plaza Colorado sanctuaries will become the one in which the most magical memories are made!
A Steamboat Springs vacation is sure to be filled with adventure, excitement, probably more than a little snow, and when you choose one of our Cimarron Townhomes at Grand Adventure Company, comfort, style, and luxuries that will spoil. Choosing your vacation accommodations is an extremely personal thing to do—only you know what makes you feel comfortable, and only you know what you need to be happy with your downtime adventures—but we know all that the Cimarron Townhomes Steamboat community has to offer. This guide to the townhomes that could very possibly be your vacation dream properties come true will help you make the most important vacation decision of all, the one that has you booking the property that fits like a glove.
New to the Neighborhood
Less than 20 years ago a new townhome community opened its doors in Steamboat Springs, offering a new and modern way to relax after a long day of Colorado adventures. Springing forth from the landscape, the buildings, constructed from wood, stone, metal, and glass, offered a strong presence that made and still make guests understand that their vacation experiences are about to get that much more special. Located within walking distance of the lifts that lead up the mountain of Steamboat Springs Ski Resort, ski vacations spent within these walls will ensure that guests will be able to spend more time on the slopes and far less time navigating traffic. During the ski seasons, the free shuttle makes its stop in this community, enabling travelers to leave their cars parked while still being free to move about the town of Steamboat Springs. These townhomes aren’t small ones, with each offering 4 or 5 bedrooms tucked into more than 3000 square feet of space. They are the perfect escape for large groups wanting to stay together or those who simply enjoy having extra space to live in.
Community Amenities
Your Steamboat Springs getaway is going to be one filled with all manner of adventures, making you more than ready to come home at the end of every day. But what about the days when the snow is falling especially hard, the mercury is falling into the frigid zone, and or you just are feeling particularly lazy and the thought of leaving your oh so comfortable retreat just doesn’t make you smile? Staying home won’t leave you bored because there is so much more to do in the Cimarron community than take naps and stare out at the mountains that surround you. Summer visitors will want to spend time poolside, heated to extend swimming season longer, maybe working on their tans as they sip refreshing beverages and feel the relaxation all the way to their soul. (The pool is open in the winter as well!) A community hot tub brings joy to all who sink into its bubbling depths, easing the aches of muscles not used to skiing, hiking, or standing at river’s edge repeatedly casting a line out into cold waters hoping for a bite. Every rental home at Cimarron also has a private hot tub on the front deck.
The 4-Bedroom Townhomes
Every property offered in Cimarron is different from each other, but this guide will give you an idea of what to expect from the one you choose, starting with the 4-bedroom models. These spacious 4-bedroom Steamboat Springs townhomes offer the space for up to 11 travelers to live together in peace and harmony, and there are at least 4.5 bathrooms in each property, helping lessen long lines in the mornings when everyone is getting ready at the same time. The Cimarron difference shows in the details of these vacation escapes, in the quality of the materials used, including premium wood flooring, stone counters that top custom cabinets in the kitchen spaces, and the modern fixtures found in each of the baths. Cimarron Townhomes come with one- or two-car garages (for most cars, larger trucks may only find space for one, and Cybertrucks may not fit in the garage at all). Some of the driveways of these homes are spacious enough for two cars as well.
Living Rooms Are for Living
The living rooms of Cimarron are warm and welcoming spaces dominated by large gas fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and in our Grand Adventure Company escapes, guests can expect to see impressively large televisions offering pictures so clear, it will feel as if you are a part of the action on the screen. This guide is for the Cimarron Townhomes, but it is also about the properties we offer for rent in that community as well, and again, even as every space is different the qualities they share are ones of warmth, welcoming, and sumptuous luxury.
Open Concept Floor Plans
Once upon a time, all homes offered open concept floor plans, but those built that way out of necessity, not luxury. In Cimarron, the open concept floor plans allow guests to stay connected while doing their own thing in each different room. The dining areas, tucked away in the corners of the great spaces, are designed to be the center of all family activities. Here is where meals are devoured, games are played, and conversations are held over multiple cups of coffee, perhaps while staring out the windows in this room or the much larger ones in the living rooms, windows that can be seen while seated at the dining room table.
Fully Equipped Kitchens
The kitchens of Cimarron really shine, featuring the custom cabinets and stone counters we discussed earlier, but also offering spacious breakfast bars with barstools lined up along their fronts. Name-brand appliances are more than up to the task of preparing meals on those nights you don’t want to brave the elements for a night on the town and in many of the 4-bedroom townhomes, a separate bar area with wine refrigerator may be waiting to be filled with your favorite bottles. And because these townhomes are designed for larger groups, the kitchens are also spacious enough for multiple cooks to share the duties of meal prep.
Let’s Talk About the 5-Bedroom Homes
The 5-bedroom townhomes of Cimarron offer much of the same features as the 4-bedroom ones, but with a little bit more. These retreats may have enough room for up to 13 or 14 guests, offering between 4.5 and 5.5 bathrooms—again, lessening the morning or evening traffic jams. Both sizes will offer fully equipped laundry rooms with full-sized washers and dryers as the focal point, and many will also offer office spaces for those who understand that working from home can mean working from any home, thereby extending their vacations a little longer. Walk-in showers and deep tubs will offer the perfect way to end another beautiful day in our Colorado paradise. Vaulted ceilings may be lined with tongue and groove planks, loft spaces may provide a space for a secondary living area, and bedrooms may provide fireplaces, sitting areas, and en suite baths because luxury comes in many forms. We work hard to provide everything that will make your Colorado vacation one you will ever forget.
Built for the Colorado Lifestyle
Cimarron might be one of the newer communities in the area, but it still subscribes to the belief that skiing is the only sport worth exploring. Both 4- and 5-bedroom Cimarron escapes offer storage rooms for your skis, offering a place to hang your coat, stack your skis, and keep the living areas of your home away from home uncluttered and dry. Life without mountain views isn’t a life worth living, and every room aside from the bathrooms will offer generously sized windows, with most offering views of those mountains that we can’t live without, and it won’t take long for you too to share the love for those craggy peaks. Picnics in front of a roaring fire as the snow falls onto the already snow-covered landscape are one of our favorite romantic moves, and the windows that line the back half of each space will give you the feeling that you are outside in the middle of all that beauty, while keeping you warm, cozy, and dry.
The Amenities of Cimarron
We’ve already mentioned more than a few of the wonderful amenities that can be found in the Cimarron Townhomes community, but there is still much more to be revealed. The community pool and hot tub is something you will love, but the wonderful moments you enjoy in our private hot tubs, tucked away on decks that overlook the beauty of Mt. Werner, will trump the wonders of the community ones. Comfy seating areas may not be used much in the winter months but will become a vital part of your vacation experience during the warmer months of the year. Fireplaces in the bedrooms, wine refrigerators, soaking tubs in the bathrooms, high-end appliances, and private garages are all amenities we have mentioned elsewhere on the page, but bear repeating if it helps remind you that Cimarron has the capability of being your favorite vacation accommodations.
The Amenities of Grand Adventure Company
How do we continue to offer long lists of amenities that outshine all of the other vacation rentals that are out there? We believe that our guests deserve to have a vacation experience they will remember forevermore, and if we go overboard a little, is anyone really going to complain? Our Grand Adventure Company amenities may include shelving systems lined with books, games, and movies, cushioned chairs that will encourage guests to have a second glass of wine, a third cup of coffee, and to play another game of Monopoly. Game rooms may contain vintage arcade games and/or gaming tables that will instantly transport you back to your golden days of gaming and sound systems that play your favorite tunes in multiple rooms throughout the house. Checking in at the property instead of dealing with lobby desks and human issues, high-speed internet that will ensure your virtual meetings with the office will be glitch free, and gas fireplaces throughout ensure that you can turn on the heat with a simple flick of the switch, and yes, that includes the ones that are in the bedrooms of our vacation escapes. And because we don’t subscribe to less is more, many of these spacious townhomes will also offer their own private hot tubs bubbling happily on secluded decks!
It’s a Vibe
The décor of our Grand Adventure Company varies from place to place, but the rustic cabin feel experienced in the structure (tongue and groove ceilings, stone fireplaces, even the strong wood beams and columns that cover the expanse of the ceilings or hold up the loft areas that are often used as secondary sitting rooms, is a vibe, and we often choose to just go with it. Leather furniture, colorful rag rugs, even antler chandeliers are often found inside our Cimarron spaces, bringing the beauty of nature inside. Antique ski gear as wall hangings, photographs of Aspen trees bare of leaves in the winter months, and windows that frame the views of the mountains to perfection all work together to create a personality as strong as the mountains that drew you to Steamboat Springs.
Modern Meets Classic
Even as the décor may be classic and bring to mind simpler time periods in history, the modern amenities are totally new millennium. High-end appliances in the kitchens make short work of meal prep and updated fixtures in the bathrooms will make guests feel spoiled and pampered. High-speed internet, gas fireplaces, smart televisions—every modern amenity is carefully curated to ensure that a vacation spent in Steamboat Springs in our Grand Adventure Company Cimarron Townhomes will be an exercise not just in comfort and style, but in sophistication and modernity. Reserve your favorite escape today!
The holidays are officially in full swing and as you are feeling buried alive in the minutiae of Thanksgiving or Christmas, the one thing that keeps you going, the carrot at the end of the stick, is knowing that before this year ends, you will be heading to a snow-filled adventure in Steamboat Springs. The forecast for 2025 is bright as you play hard determined to eke every bit of fun out of 2024 and when you choose Grand Adventure Company for your holiday accommodations it will be comfortable and easy recuperating from all the stress of Christmas. This guide to a trip over New Year’s in Steamboat Springs is a carrot of another sort, painting a picture of all the fun you will have during your Colorado getaway!
Hanukkah Mountain Ceremony, December 28, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
We tend to forget that the holidays encompass more than Christmas but this lovely celebration of Hanukkah that takes place on the Steamboat Stage is a beautiful reminder of why it is important to remember. Rabbi Kolby Morris-Dahary invites travelers and residents of all religious persuasions to celebrate and as you sing along, devour delicious treats that include jelly donuts (yum!) and view the ritual lighting of the menorah on this wonderful winter’s day, the joy will be evident in your heart and on the faces of everyone celebrating with you!
Hit the Slopes
It is late December, the mountains are covered in a thick blanket of the fluffy white stuff, and if there is any better way to celebrate a winter’s day, we dare you to try and find it! Wake up early and head to the mountain to be in time for the 8:15 opening, season pass holders can purchase a First Tracks add-on, allowing them to be on the slopes at 8 AM and experience the new snow and freshly groomed trails, something that may interest those who live close enough to return frequently. Making resolutions is popular at New Year’s and more likely than not one of yours is to exercise more, and we seriously think you can’t get any better exercise; the fun you have when schussing down the slopes ensures it won’t feel like you are exercising at all!
A Special Occasion Meal at Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails, 127 11th Street, Open Daily
You can’t find much more of a special occasion than New Year’s Eve and when you want to celebrate it with a great meal, the whimsical Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails is where you should go. Named for the building it is housed in, Laundry was once an actual laundry space, serving that purchase for over 60 years in the 20th century. Today it is famed for its all-American menu that provides an elevated selection of small plates, hearty entrees, and a Chef’s Choice menu for 2, making it an ideal addition to your New Year’s Eve celebration.
New Year’s Eve Light Up Snow Cat Parade & Fireworks, Steamboat Resort, 5:30 to 6 PM
And when it is time for the ultimate in celebrations, you just know that 2025 is going to be a year you never forget when you end 2024 by enjoying the unique qualities of our New Year’s Eve Light Up Snow Cat Parade & Fireworks show. Because you can never get enough twinkle lights this fun parade begins with 5 Snow Cats all decked out in a dazzling array of twinkling lights, leading the snow sport instructors of Steamboat Resort down the mountain. Lit only by the lights on the Snow Cats and with the torches held in each instructors hand, their skilled moves on the slopes will take on new levels of wonder when viewed by torchlight. The procession ends with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky as it also lights up your heart and because this event takes place earlier in the evening, you still have an entire night in which to find new ways to kick 2024 to the door.
Don’t be a Stranger
Your idea of a perfect New Year’s Eve may be spending the entire night in a local bar, sipping, celebrating, and making new friends and although you may feel that you are more comfortable in your hometown’s pubs and taverns, Steamboat Springs offers a large selection of “watering holes” that will welcome you warmly. We’ve never known a stranger, just people who are new to us and destined to become our friends. The Barley Tap & Tavern may be the place you call home but if you happen to be driving by any spot and see that the parking lot is full, don’t be a stranger, come on inside and check out all the fun you can have!
Celebrating New Year’s in Steamboat Springs with Grand Adventure Company
When your idea of a hot New Year’s Eve is staying home in your jammies, watching Dick Clarks Rocking New Year’s Eve and popping bottles, our Grand Adventure Co holiday hideaways will provide the perfect backdrop to your celebration. Reserve your favorite today! Reach out today!
By the time you read this, chances are ski season will have already started in Steamboat Springs, making now the perfect time to start making your ski vacation plans in our Grand Adventure Company ski-in ski-out Colorado sanctuaries. Offering all the comforts and luxuries you have come to expect from our vacation escapes, but with the added benefit of being located just steps away from where most of your daytime adventures will take place, these spaces will add to the shine of your ski vacation. This guide to all the benefits of choosing a Steamboat Springs ski-in ski-out rental for your winter getaway will help build the anticipation, giving you something joyful to look forward to in the time leading up to your flight to our winter wonderland.
Why Grand Adventure Company?
Maybe you have just started dreaming about your journey to the slopes of Steamboat Springs and haven’t really had the time to delve too deeply into vacation accommodations, or maybe you didn’t realize that the best vacations begin and end with the best vacation properties and you figured that any bed would do in a pinch. But we think when you examine what we offer and explore the beauty of our mountain retreats, you will see why Grand Adventure Company is known for offering the most comfortable adventures in the state. And after spending all those hours schussing down the slopes, you will appreciate the warmth of a roaring fire (available in most properties), soaking in bubbling hot tubs, and climbing into beds that offer soft linens, pillows that cradle head and neck to perfection, and premium mattresses that will make you feel as if you are sleeping on a cloud.
Why Steamboat Springs Ski-In Ski-Out?
First of all, if you have to ask that question, we are going to guess that skiing is a new hobby for you, but that’s ok. After one trip to Steamboat Springs, you will appreciate why our ski-in ski-out rentals are amongst the most popular we offer! They eliminate the need to spend time commuting to the slopes, trying to figure out where to put your skis, driving on slippery roads, and fighting the traffic caused by all the other travelers who didn’t understand the benefits either. Choosing one of our Steamboat Springs ski-in ski-out escapes offers a luxury you didn’t know you needed until the ski bug bit you hard, and as you step outside the door of the space you chose, feel the bite of the wind on your cheeks as the sun brightens the snow-covered landscape (so much so that you will be happy you rented those shaded snow goggles!), the lifts that will take you to new heights of fun will be within view. And with nothing between you and a beautiful day on the slopes, you can lose yourself in the magic of another beautiful winter’s day in Steamboat Springs, knowing that the return trip at the end of the day will be equally short and magical.
More to Explore
Although the skiing part of your adventure won’t seem that cold, when you are riding up the slopes on the chair lift, or for beginning skiers, when you pick yourself up out of the snow after the hundredth fall of the day, you will begin to feel that chill. Knowing that your Grand Adventure Company ski escape is located just steps away from the slopes will help you feel a little warmer, and when you walk inside at the end of the day, there is no place else you will want to be. Gas fireplaces in most will allow you to turn on the flames with a click of the switch, instantly emitting more heat throughout the space while also offering a touch of romance, inviting you to sink into the plush depths of the sofa that faces it and continue the relaxation—but first it’s coffee, cocoa, or cocktail time! You could enjoy après ski at many of the local bars or restaurants, but there is something cozy and wonderful about the moments you spend inside your ski condo, relaxing, warming up, and maybe watching the snow fall outside windows that stretch from floor to ceiling with a warm beverage in hand.
Night Falls Fast, Sleep Comes Easy
After countless trips up and down the slopes, a few adult beverages enjoyed in front of that roaring fire, and the knowledge that you will have to get up early and do the whole thing all over again, it won’t take too long to come to the realization that sleep sounds like an excellent idea and our tranquil bedrooms will offer the opportunity to sleep deep, dream happy, and wake easily for another day of ski adventures. Reserve your favorite ski-in ski-out Grand Adventure Company Colorado sanctuary today!
When it comes to Christmas, there are two types of celebrants: the ones who dream of warm temperatures, sandy beaches, and sunny days while going about their very important holiday activities, and those who truly understand the magic of Christmas lies in the cold, the snow, and the romance of a white Christmas, which is why Steamboat Springs will make the perfect holiday destination in 2024. Offering the traditional Christmas activities that bring a sparkle of pure joy to your children’s eyes, the magic continues when you bring it home to our Grand Adventure Company holiday hideaways. This guide to the magic of our Steamboat Springs Christmas adventures and the joy you will find at home with us will bring joy and happiness as your anticipation for the getaway builds to new heights of excitement!
Santa Saddle’s Up, Steamboat Square, December 14
The magic of your children’s belief in Santa will shine even brighter when they witness the Steamboat Santa Horseback Procession, an event that has taken a brief sojourn has returned and we don’t know who is more excited, the adults or the children! Santa rides into the resort with the assistance of two of our most legendary locals at 1 PM; this is a quick procession, so get there early and don’t miss a single clip clop of the horse’s hooves. After the procession, Santa will take his seat on the Steamboat Stage, visiting, taking requests, posing with excited children and because this experience isn’t quite sweet enough, hot cocoa and cupcakes will be available for all!
Holiday Drone Show, Steamboat Square, December 14
December 14 is going to be a very busy day in Steamboat Square, and this Holiday Drone Show that lights up the night is the next item on the agenda for magic and enchantment. The lights on the drones that dance through the sky will dazzle you with the charming formations created by these technological marvels, the display starts at 5:30, and after the show has ended, a holiday skate party will take place at Skeeter’s Ice Rink, giving visitors the opportunity to live out their very own Hallmark movie, gliding around the rink, sipping hot chocolate, perhaps even as snow falls gently from the sky. The magic will continue when the resort opens for night skiing starting at 6 PM.
The Nutcracker, Steamboat Springs High School, December 19 through 21
Keeping up with your traditions is as important as trying on some new ones for size, and for many, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without watching a performance of The Nutcracker, and in Steamboat Springs, Elevation Dance Studios is where you will turn. Offering their spin on the classic favorite, talented dancers whirl, jump, and dance across the Christmas stage providing a familiar joy to all who are in the audience watching. Ticket prices range between $25 and $40 per person, making this holiday activity one that doesn’t just bring magic, it brings magic at a bargain price!
Holiday Balloon Glow, Steamboat Ski Resort, December 21
This next event is a simple one, providing a glow that will warm your heart as you explore the delights offered in Mountain Village, where four hot air balloons will be anchored to the ground and lighting up the night sky. Adding shine to the night as you ski down the slopes of Steamboat Springs, the excitement in the air will invade your soul, especially as Christmas is just a few days away! Timber & Torch will be open serving bistro food and offering views of the Hot Air Balloons, so if you’re hungry and want to get out of the cold, it is a win-win situation.
Hannukah Mountain Celebration, Steamboat Stage in Steamboat Square, December 28
Christmas isn’t the only December holiday offering magic and charm, and this year Hannukah and Christmas will be sharing the stage as the former starts on December 25 and ends on January 2. The Hannukah Mountain Celebration offers treats, songs, and the lighting of the Menorah, with everyone being invited to join in this treasured celebration.
Welcome Home to Grand Adventure Company
Providing magical and relaxing adventures for our guests is what we do best and as you partake in some of your favorite traditions, we think you will agree. Gather with the family playing games around the dining room table as the snow falls softly outside, watch your favorite Christmas movies on state of the art televisions, and fall asleep in the most comfortable beds in the state, dreaming about that jolly bearded white man that has made your children believe in magic. Reserve your favorite holiday hideaway today and make Steamboat Springs Christmas 2024 one to remember!