This beautiful 3 bedroom/ 2.5 bathroom townhome is now available for rent in East Vail!  Located in Vail’s  sunny Booth Creek neighborhood, just 3 miles from Vail Village, this end-unit townhome is great for long term locals, or those just arriving in town.

Booth Creek TH #G4

The townhome’s kitchen has been updated with granite slab counters, hickory cabinets, and  stainless steel appliances.

The Updated Kitchen

Its western orientation provides great sunshine and BIG views to Vail Mountain.

The View West from the Deck

Enjoy comfortable living on 3 levels.  The open floorplan is great for entertaining or taking in the big views.  The bedrooms are large and there is ample storage.  Conveniently located near the free East Vail bus route, and the trip into town is only 7  minutes! 

$2300/mo + utilities.  Seeking one year lease.  1st/last/security.  Unfurnished.  NS/ NP/  New High Efficiency Washer Dryer/ Wood Fireplace 
(Owner/ Broker)

Please call or email me anytime to learn more about this great rental property.

Gateway Land & Development Company recently opened a new office in Vail Village!!  Located at 183 Gore Creek Drive in downtown Vail, the new office is situated by the International Bridge, right above Gore Creek in the Sitzmark building.  Gateway’s brokers have helped their clients buy and sell homes here in the Vail Valley since 1993, and now have a new office to better serve their clients needs.

This wonderful Vail Village office space will help buyers find the properties they are looking for, and help sellers by providing more marketing for their homes.  Stay Tuned for the Grand Opening Celebration!!

Gateway Land & Development (Edwards office)

Gateway Land & Development now has offices in Edwards (located next to the movie theater in Riverwalk) 970-926-6777, in Minturn (right behind the Chilly Willy’s building) 970-827-4080 and now in Vail (in the Sitzmark Lodge building) 970-790-6777!! 

Call us today for all of your real estate needs!

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Experience Oktoberfest in Beaver Creek Resort this Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, Septemeber 5, 2010.   Fun for the whole family – Beer garden and restaurants with outside dining, kids fun zone, culinary demonstration, Bavarian costume contest,and of course the foot stompin’ oom pah pah music.  Bavarian music in the mountains featuring The Helmet Fricker Band and Trachtenkapelle, a visiting band from Beaver Creek’s sister resort, Lech Zurs, Austria. Don’t miss the headliner, Unforgettable Fire, a U2 cover band that is sure to keep you on your feet. What could be better than to be surrounded by the changing aspen trees, ski mountains and music?  If you are so inclined, you can participate in the 4th annual Oktoberfest Shuffle, benefiting the Bright Future Foundation, Saturday, September 4th at 10:00 am.  A non-competitive walk, hike or run, your choice of a 5 km or 10 km course, across the scenic trails of Beaver Creek Mountain. For more information on the Oktoberfest Shuffle, contact the Beaver Creek Hiking Center at (970) 754-5373.

So bring your family and friends to Beaver Creek Village and experience the wonderful mountain views, food and music of Oktoberfest.  For information on homes for sale in Beaver Creek, contact:  Betsy Randall at (970) 401-3011 or email:  betsy@gatewayland.com.  Please visit our website:  www.gatewayland.com or www.vailpropertysearch.com

The Vail luxury real estate market is changing!  Auctions have come to our Vail, Colorado mountain resort community to attract luxury home buyers.   Concierge Auctions is the prominent luxury real estate auction firm serving high-end sellers nationwide that will hold the absolute auction on one of Vail’s most magnificent homes in the Cordillera Valley Club.    A preferred auction provider for Sotheby’s International Realty and other luxury brokerage firms,  Concierge Auctions has found the auction process works for the luxury home real estate market.  They have been involved in the transfer of more than $2 billion in luxury real estate sales from auctions.    Gateway Land & Development,  a Vail Real Estate Brokerage Company, is listing  and participating with Concierge Auctions in the sale of the luxury property located at 50 Spring Creek Place in the Cordillera Valley Club near Vail.

50 Spring Creek Place is an exquisite 11,000 square foot estate with breathtaking views of the New York Mountain range and sounds of Spring Creek running through the property.  The home was inspired by the romantic architectural style found in the remote mountain villages of Italy.  The vaulted ceilings, interior stone walls, limestone floors, rich wood and beamed ceilings, stunning archways, and gorgeous iron railings are some of the custom features.  The kitchen is a chef’s dream and features custom walnut cabinets, hammered iron hood, warming drawers, large pantry, and Nana doors that open to the surrounding veranda,  inviting the outdoors in.   The 1,000 square foot stone terrace is perfect for private entertaining.   The walk through bar and stone wine cave lead to the an expansive game room.  A huge oversized 3 car garage, a personal car-wash bay, golf cart storage,  and private car port offer endless storage for toys.

Vail Luxury Home - Absolute Auction

The Club at Cordillera is the recreational and social centerpience of the most extrodinary Vail private mountain community, Cordillera.   From Cordillera’s Vail Valley floor to Cordillera’s Summit, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Dave Pelz and Hale Irwin have designed four extraordinary golf courses, each with a private club house.  Within Cordillera’s thousands of acres,  owners enjoy private Eagle River trout fishing, a luxury spa, an indoor equestrian arena, miles of riding, hiking and Nordic ski trails,  tennis courts, five indoor and outdoor pools, four fitness facilities, a summer camp and clubhouse for children. Concierge Auctions, along with Gateway Land & Development, will host a live, on site luxury real estate auction of 50 Spring Creek Place, Edwards, Colorado.   Regardless of price, this luxury home will sell to the highest bidder on Spetember 30, 2010.  Originally listed for $9.5 Million, this magnificent home will sell.  Currently, 50 Spring Creek Place is listed for $7,500,000.    An opportunity to own a beautiful custom luxury home in Vail awaits you. 

 For information on how to register for the auction and for broker representation to participate in the auction, contact Teri Lester, Luxury Home Broker  -  Gateway Land & Development  970-376-0779  or tlester@gatewayland.com

Fly fishing in the Vail Valley is fantastic!  There are many excellent rivers to fish; Gore Creek, the Eagle River, and the Colorado River all produce good fish, and we have many great guides and fly shops that can help you find them.  The rivers hold rainbows, cut-throats, and browns  ( to name a few) and each is a joy to catch or to just look at. 

Sylvan Lake State Park  has great fishing,  for the kids as well.  Located south of Eagle with easy access, Sylvan Lake is a fun day trip or awesome spot for overnight camping.

There are also several ponds and private lakes here in Eagle County that contain massive trout; if you’re lucky enough to fish them, bring your camera as you’ll want to remember some of these monster fish!

Fly Fishing in the Vail Valley

The high altitude lakes and streams here in Eagle County also hold many great fish, especially cut-throats, a beautiful native fish that Coloradoans love to catch.  Often the fish at the higher altitudes do not get fished as often, and are easier to catch.  Dry flies, wet flies, nymphs and streamers can all be successful depending on the time of year, or even the time of day.  If you’re feeling fit, its worth a short (or sometimes longer) hike into any of the East Vail hikes that lead to a lake.  (Booth Lake, Pitkin Lake etc.)  The fish will be cruising the shore just waiting to bite the end of your line!

Feel free to call or email anytime to learn more about the many fly fishing opportunites here in the Vail Valley.  I’m a beginner, but I absolutely love it!

Related Article:  Fishing and Camping in Vail:  Visit Piney Lake!

Construction has begun on Vail’s brand new High Noon Lift, also known as Chair 5 in Vail’s Back Bowls.   The new four seater high speed chair lift is part of the $75 million to $85 million improvement package at several of Vail Resorts properties this summer, including a new Mid-Vail restaurant, new maintenance facility on the mountain, expanded snowmaking on the Simba Trail, expansion of the tubing hill at Vail Mountain’s Adventure Ridge and improved grooming and snowmaking equipment at all five of the ski company’s resorts – Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly.  The new High Noon Lift will improve skier circulation on the mountain and will carry 2,400 people per hour and reduce the ride to 6 minutes.   Vail mountain removed more than 100 trees to make room for the new chairlift, including the famous Panty Tree, in which many pairs of women’s panties and Mardi Gras beads where thrown.  There is no doubt that the Panty Tree will regenerate itself as soon as ski season opens.

Who would have thought Vail, Colorado would ever see foreclosures and bank owned property?  Yes, there are some great values on Bank Owned real estate in Vail and the surrounding Vail valley.  A Vail property that sits high on top of a mountain near Vail on over two acres is available for $854,905.  This custom builder’s home has over 4,750 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and a 3 car garage with added storage. 

Bank Owned Vail Property

This is an incredible home with long vista views of the mountains, gourmet kitchen, moss rock fireplace, hardwood floors and many custom home features.    If you have been looking for bank owned property in Vail or the mountain communities near skiing, golf, hiking and the Eagle airport, you should take a look at this bank owned property.

Vail Bank Owned property

 View this Vail Bank Owned Home

Vail Bank Owned Property - Mountain Views

For more information on this Vail, Colorado, Bank Owned Property, contact:

 Teri Lester,  Eco-Broker  970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com

We have many incredible Colorado river properties for sale, some with cabins and homes and some land deals.

Rainbow Trout Lodge is a gorgeous 1.83 acre property that sits on the Eagle River. The luxurious 4 bedroom Colorado cabin has unrivaled outdoor living, with an expansive covered deck with cozy moss rock fireplace, a sandstone terrace that is highlighted by a rare wood burning fireplace, and the elaborate outdoor lighting system outlines riverbanks and highlights the trees, creating a breathtaking nighttime oasis. A true fisherman’s paradise!

Rainbow Trout Lodge

Eagle Ranch Estates is 35.5 acres set nestled against the Eagle River and has sweeping views of Colorado vistas. Located in a gated community alongside the Eagle River that is teeming with Rainbow Trout. With more than 850 feet of river frontage, this magnificent setting is a chance in a lifetime to own. Zoned for a single family residence and detached caretakers.

Eagle River Estates

For more information on these Colorado river properties, or to view more Vail Valley real estate, please visit www.GatewayLand.com

Aidan’s Meadow is a great neighborhood located within Eagle, Colorado’s  Eagle Ranch community.  There are currently many excellent buying opportunities in Aidan’s Meadow for those that appreciate quality and value.  The duplex and single family homes are situated around a neighborhood park and along Eagle Ranch’s golf course.

There are presently 8 homes listed for sale, ranging in price from $454,000  to $738,900.  10 Bunker Way, listed at $454,000 for approximately 2343 square feet,  is a “short sale” and represents a significant value:  the original purchase price was $614,900 in August of 2006. 

There is one duplex home listed for sale, 450 Palmer Loop, priced at$475,000 for approximately 2530 square feet.  It was origianlly purchased at $613,900 in April of 2008, but it is not a short sale and has approximately $60k in upgrades.

4 of the active listings are still owned by the developer and have been reduced in price.  It really is a beautiful neighborhood with wonderful homes to choose from.

The finish level and attention to detail throughout these homes is excellent and definitely worth a look!  Call or email me  anytime to learn more about these opportunities or to schedule a tour.

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The VMS Home Tour has become a Vail tradition that allows Vail Mountain School to offer scholarshops based on financial need to a greater number of children each year.  In it’s 39th year, the Vail Mountain School Home tour will have some fabulous homes on tour this year.  In the center of Vail Village, recently completed this summer, there will be two privates residences available to see in Solaris.  In one of Vail’s premier neighborhoods, you will be able to visit 254 Beaver Dam Road, 265 Beaver Dam Road, 332 Beaver Dam Circle and 424 Forest Road.  After much anticipation, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vail will open this fall, and the Home Tour guests will be able to  preview one of it’s penthouse units.

New this year, tickets can be purchased online at www.vms.edu/hometour.  Advance tickets are also available by contacting Vail Mountain School at (970) 477-7169.  Tickets include a tour of the homes in Vail and Luncheon by Larkspur Restaurant at Vail Mountain School.  Tickets are $45 per person in advance, or $50 per person on the day of the tour.   Complimentary transportation to homes on the Tour will begin at 10:00 a.m. from the Vail Transporation Center.  Shuttles will circulate to the homes and to the Vail Mountain School for the Luncheon and will return guests to the Vail Transportation Center.

For information on what is available for sale in the Solaris, Ritz-Carlton Residences Vail, or Vail Real Estate, please feel free to call:  Betsy Randall at (970) 401-3011 or email:  betsy@gatewayland.com.