Dan’s property looked almost too good to be true in the posting - and we were honestly somewhat nervous as to what we would find when we arrived. What a dream come true!
If you’re looking to enjoy a get away in the Dillon area (Summit County, CO) with fantastic access to the gondola up the mountain, fresh air, endless outdoor adventures, and a SPLENDID place to kick back each night - you can’t pass this up! The quality of the furnishings, the quiet location (end unit in the building), and the sprawling layout make this a perfect unit for large families or multiple couples.
The unit is above a restaurant in the River Run Village. Yes, you can hear it opening in the morning, but it isn’t early and it isn’t loud. It’s quite nice to be reminded that you’re living in a small community with multiple small shops. Each morning the bustle of opening doors and windows, music playing, and food being prepared created an incredible atmosphere to start our days.
We have visited Keystone multiple times and have stayed in three different SM units over the years. We absolutely loved the free trips up the mountain on Fridays, Kidtopia (great kids’ summer programs including crafts, hikes, yoga, movies, and much more), and coffee from Inxpot in the village in the mornings. This year, sadly, we discovered that Kidtopia no longer has a presence in Keystone (in the summer, at least). That abruptly changed the plans we had with our two young children, but we quickly found other ways to make great memories. The bike paths, Dercum Trail, Dillon Reservoir, Silverthorne, and Rocky Mountain National Park all helped us pack our THREE WEEKS with so many great activities and new memories.
Dan’s unit comes with six passes up the mountain. In the summer the gondola runs four or five days a week (usually Th-Su). Even though it didn’t run every day, we used those passes as much as we could. Dan’s willingness to share those is BEYOND hospitable. We likely saved as much as $1,600! Make sure you use those passes!
I do feel I need to mention that there is some major construction happening a stone’s throw away from the unit. They were just getting started this summer, so the screech of large equipment also filled the air as they were excavating. That will likely continue for many months, but it’s only going to leave the River Run Village better than it is now. Progress takes time and causes some distress along the way.
But… Book it! Just don’t take our weeks! :-)