When you think of a winter vacation destination, your thoughts may automatically go to snowy days, mountain countryside, and skiing and après ski, and as we at Accommodations in Telluride know quite well, your thoughts may turn to a Colorado vacation spent in our mountain hometown of Telluride. But what if we were to tell you that when you are looking for ideas on a summer vacation, one that doesn’t involve sea, sandy beaches, and such high humidity you never feel dry, that Telluride offers an idyllic summer vacation experience? Offering sunny skies that rarely get too hot, natural adventures that will fill your hearts with joy, and when you choose our seasonal sanctuaries, comfort, luxury, and tranquil adventures that will make you wish your Telluride summer vacation didn’t have to end, this guide will show you all the reasons that Telluride is destined to be the destination for your dream vacation come true!
Welcome Home
The Accommodations in Telluride difference will become apparent within your first steps inside our summer retreats, offering cool spaces filled with light and equipped with luxurious amenities and all the comforts of home. The rooms that will bring you joy are designed to feel like home, only better, because we want to ensure that every traveler feels spoiled and pampered during their stay. Summer temperatures in Telluride will rarely top the mid-70s, and as such, air conditioning and ceiling fans may rarely be used, but the warmth and carefree vibe of the season will be there. Slip out of your shoes, not because we are concerned about germs, but because it is summer and the gleaming wood floors you are walking on encourage bare feet and relaxed adventures.
The Rains May Fall
On normal vacations, a rainy day is something to despair over, but during your time in Telluride, it is simply another reason to stay in and explore the amenities of our summer sanctuaries. Open the doors to the balcony or deck and let the scent of petrichor waft inside the living room and the sounds of rainfall provide a serene backdrop to your inside adventures. Maybe you will watch summer themed movies, including National Lampoon’s Vacation, Beaches, even Dirty Dancing while snacking on popcorn and sipping your favorite seasonal beverages. (Margaritas, anyone?) Maybe the sound of the rain, the cool breezes that are blowing through the room, and the leftover travel exhaustion will lull you into a refreshing nap or, quite possibly, you will take these precious hours to lose yourself in a book you have been waiting to read for far too long.
The Foods of Summer
Even in this cooler environment, travelers may lean towards the traditional summer meals they are accustomed to dining on and the fully equipped kitchens in our Accommodations in Telluride retreats will provide all you need to create your favorite feast. The names on our gourmet appliances may read like a who’s who of appliance brands, including Viking, SubZero, and Bosch. And as you whip up a batch of those frothy margaritas in the KitchenAid blender, toss together the ingredients for a summer salad with the vegetables that have been cooling in the SubZero refrigerator, or simply enjoy an iced coffee brewed one cup at a time in the Keurig resting on stone counters, you may not be feeling turning on the stove to create a main dish. A barbecue, however, may be what’s for dinner and when you step out onto the deck that covers the expanse of the entire back of your house, a Wolf grill, outdoor dining table, and stunning views await further cooking experiences.
Puzzles, Games, and More
The dining rooms of our summer retreats are designed to be the center of all family activities, offering spaces where dad jokes will be groaned over, family stories will be retold, puzzles will be constructed, and games will be played. Open the window and let the evening breezes add their vibe to your dining room experiences and when summer rains are falling, keeping you from dining al fresco, family meals can be enjoyed here as well! Located just steps away from the fully equipped gourmet kitchen, the tables are also great places to enjoy the first cup of coffee of the day and the last glass of wine for the night and at various times throughout your stay may be where dreams are revealed, plans are made, and joy fills your heart.
Barbecues and Pool Parties
Although hot tubs will be more common amenities in our Accommodations in Telluride, it’s never the wrong time for a soak in heated and bubbly waters, the condos that we offer may also offer heated pools that will enhance your seasonal adventures. Resting in the shadow of the mountains and basking in the summer sun, these crystal clear bodies of water will be surrounded by lounge chairs and the echoes of laughing children and happy adults will reverberate through the mountains every day. The condo communities may also offer barbecue areas or private grills on balconies that look out over the Colorado countryside and our stand alone homes will always include that barbecue grill on the back deck, inviting guests to enjoy a family barbecue, perhaps to celebrate a summer holiday such as Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day. When the sun sinks behind the mountains, the temperatures will sink as well and outdoor fireplaces and firepits are equally popular, encouraging guests to sit outside and relax even later than they might otherwise.
Let’s Play
On the days you choose to stay home, it doesn’t mean the fun times will end, especially as many of our summer sanctuaries may offer game rooms or feature a pool table tucked away in an open area in our larger living rooms, giving visitors more ways to play. The sun sets much later during this carefree season, and that change can often make it difficult to fall asleep at a normal hour, but game tables are waiting, video game consoles are fun, and the occasional arcade game will give 80s dads the opportunity to show off skills learned all those decades ago in the arcades of that time period. Some retreats will offer wet bars just waiting for guests to fill the empty spaces with their favorite beverages and remember the movie night we spoke of earlier? Maybe we should have saved that idea for this category as some of our Telluride escapes will offer theater rooms featuring a really big screen that faces a row or two of reclining leather theater seats, inviting guests to discover the magic of the movies in comfort and style. The fun amenities we offer in these spaces are designed to ensure that every moment of your vacation experience are memorable ones!
Taking Pride in Spoiling Our Guests
You’ve worked hard to get to the point of being able to enjoy a Telluride summer vacation, and we could not live with ourselves if you did not feel spoiled and pampered during your stay with us. Spacious and spa-like baths may offer not just deep tubs, but deep tubs that are jetted, with each of the powerful jets finding their way to soothing muscles that may be sore from hikes along mountain trails. Pour yourself a glass of wine, get out your tablet or pluck a book from the bookshelves, and sink into the heated waters, healing all that ails you and relaxing your body and soul. Fireplaces in bedrooms may not seem like something you will appreciate during the summer months, but when the sun sets behind the mountains, temperatures will drop and a cheerful fire on a chilly summer night can make all the difference in the world. Some properties may offer rooms filled with professional style gym equipment while others may feature a cozy corner offering a basket of yoga gear and even if this may sound like more than enough to make you happy, just know that we are always looking for new ways to show our appreciation for our treasured guests!
It’s Not All Fun and Games
As much as we like the idea of walking out of the office on the last day of work before vacation and not giving it another thought until it is time to return to real life at vacation’s end, life doesn’t always work out that way. Maybe this is your second vacation of the year and you just don’t have all that many vacation hours left, or maybe you are taking a sabbatical of sorts, enjoying an extended getaway to the mountains while still needing to attend meetings, answer emails, and finish the reports that have to be completed. High-speed internet ensures that you can do all of the above without having to head to some internet café, and because happy vacationers aren’t always quiet vacationers, many of our Telluride Mountain Village vacation homes will offer quiet corners, small rooms, or other areas furnished with a desk, an office chair, and quite possibly extra monitors or printers. Life isn’t all fun and games, and when the work needs to be done, it can be done at home with Accommodations in Telluride; it won’t be long until you can rejoin the summer adventures the rest of your family are engaging in!
A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That, and a Whole Lot of the Other
Just when you are thinking, surely they are finished talking about their properties, we realize there are a lot of extras that may or may not fit into any specific categories! Laundry rooms equipped with high end washers and dryers will allow travelers to pack light and save room for souvenirs purchased during Telluride shopping expeditions. Steam showers will spoil even more, and because most of our properties offer an equal number of bathrooms to bedrooms (or sometimes more!), there will be fewer morning traffic jams when everyone in your traveling party is trying to get ready at the same time. Mountain escapes may offer telescopes that will enable you to keep a close eye on the wildlife that may be roaming in the summer months, while maintaining a healthy and safe distance, and historic properties filled with period details and modern amenities will provide a peek into the days when the mines were the chief employers.
When Night Falls
Telluride at night offers a completely different vibe one that can calm and soothe and you may, at first, be reluctant to close your eyes and go to sleep. Until after you have experienced your first night in our premium beds, that is, discovering what luxury really means. Silky soft linens, gas fireplaces that can be turned on with a flick of a switch, private balconies, sitting areas, and desk spaces are included in these wonderfully tranquil bedrooms, making a good night’s sleep one of the easiest things you will do during your Colorado adventures. “Children’s” rooms may be furnished with bunk beds, thrilling the younger travelers as they quibble over who gets the top bunk and giggle and whisper long after you have finished reading one more story and slipped away to your own room to dream your own sweet dreams. Waking each morning feeling rested, revived, and ready for a new day of excitement and fun is just one more luxury amenity Accommodations in Telluride provides for all their guests.
The Magic of Summer Meets the Magic of Accommodations in Telluride
Every day will be a new adventure in comfort and fun when you choose our Accommodations in Telluride summer sanctuaries for your vacation accommodations. This summer getaway will be one that dreams are made of, and as you give real life a time out, exploring the magic of our Telluride vacation rentals, the magic of the countryside, and the magic of summer, you won’t help but find yourself wishing you never had to leave again. Reserve one of our summer rentals in Telluride today and discover that a summer vacation in Telluride is destined to be your newest obsession!
