The charming town of Crested Butte claims the honor of being ‘the last great Colorado ski town’. The former territory of Ute people, this area was sought out by settlers for its coal mining potential. Today it is a popular winter vacation destination known for activities like skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking. The town practically sits on the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Your quest for winter adventure activities must lead you to Crested Butte Mountain Resort, the popular mountain resort with hiking and biking trails. If you tire out, visit the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum to delve into the history of this town. Winter or not, you must choose a perfect stay in this city to compliment your visit to the Rocky Mountains. Check out a list of the best Airbnb vacation rentals in Crested Butte, Colorado, for your next holiday.
1. A homey place in a family neighborhood close to everything (from USD 243)
If you’re planning to take your family on a vacation to Crested Butte, this cozy rental is for you. It is located in a family-friendly residential area, providing a safe and serene environment throughout your stay. The nearest free shuttle stop to the ski resort is minutes away on foot, offering you easy access to skiing and other fun activities. Elk Avenue, where you’ll find shops and restaurants, is also within walking distance.
This duplex home can comfortably fit up to six guests. It has two bedrooms, two baths, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, and a spacious deck—all fully furnished with everything you need to ensure comfort and convenience.
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loved the deck with the great view very comfortable furniture and overall location great staythis place was perfect—>>plush towels comfortable bed hot water boot dryer at the readythe beds were all comfortable and handy notes to helploved outdoor second floor patio picnic table alfresco dinning two big bathrooms no need to sharemara's place was great it was cute and comfortable and had great viewsCleanliness:
very clean and organizedsuper clean and well appointedeverything was very cleanvery quiet and clean spacethe cleanliness made us very comfortable during these unprecedented timesHost:
mara was a perfect host responding quickly to our couple of questionsmara was an excellent host and very helpful and communicativethank you for hosting usexcellent experience with hostmara is a wonderful responsive hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location right within the city limits of cbthe location was an easy walk to town the grocery store and the recreation pathgreat location walking distance to everything in the town of crested butteexcellent location for an in town experiencenice walk to town
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2. A comfy downtown apartment near ski shuttle (from USD 195)
Whether you’ll be traveling alone or with a partner, this pad offers you a comfy accommodation for your skiing trip to Crested Butte. It can sleep up to two guests—but the owner is willing to discuss if you’ll be coming in with more people. It also comes with nice amenities like a fully equipped kitchen so you can cook your own meals without any hitch.
Getting to skiing slopes wouldn’t be a problem as the ski shuttle is just a block away. It’s also in the downtown area, which means you’ll be pretty close to many business establishments.
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amazing views from the back deck and living room windowsroomy apartment in great location with amazing views off the deckthe owners created a handy welcome booklet including wifi info and other handy tipsCleanliness:
the space is clean and comfortablethe apartment is clean comfortable and in a great locationbut the place was clean and comfortable with great viewsHost:
alan was very quick and helpful with local advice which we appreciatedlarge space - plenty of room great hostsliz and alan are super hosts- very friendly and helpfulgreat communication from the host and easy check in / check outRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location walking distance to ski shuttle elk streetthe location is amazing and is located one street back from downtown and is close to trailsgreat place right near downtown crested buttegreat location right off the main strip of restaurants and barsgreat location cozy spot in town
3. Modern house very close to downtown (from USD 445)
This three-bedroom house offers excellent views of the surrounding mountains. The house is conveniently located, so you can take a walk to the famous Elk Avenue. The three bedrooms of this house have beds that can accommodate a group of eight. The living area is grand and spacious. A fully equipped kitchen stands separately, connecting to a separate dining area. The interior of this house is impressive, the most attractive part is the grand windows that offer an excellent view of the mountains.
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we spent quiet mornings enjoying coffee and breakfast before our ski adventures during the daybeds were super comfortable kitchen had plenty of gadgets/plates/etclots of kitchen equipment made cooking there easythe three bathrooms and two masters suites made for a great floor planit was nice to arrive to this cozy setting after a 5-hour drive in the coldCleanliness:
space was clean and brightclean and modern good communicationsparkling clean and comfortable homeclean and convenient to elk streetthe house was clean and well keptHost:
great hosts who promptly responded to questionsgreat hosts and a great placethe owners where communicative and nice and made our stay go smoothlyhopefully the owners will invest in real window screens soonthe hosts were great and checked to see if we needed anythingRead more reviewsLocation:
great location a quick walk to downtowngreat place close to towngreat spot walking distance to townbeautiful space close to townvery nice location; convenient to town and shuttle stops
4. The cabin with excellent views (from USD 281)
This one-bedroom cottage has a rustic charm offering an excellent view of the mountains. The cabin is located on the first floor of a duplex. The interior projects typical décor of a mountain cabin, with hardwood floors, timber walls, and matching furniture. Its bedroom has a comfortable queen-sized bed for a couple. The living area has a fold-out couch and leather chair. The equipped kitchen stands on one side, with a dining area for four.
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pull out couch was very comfortableterrific amenities - fully stocked kitchen great prompt communicationthere is plenty of storage comfortable amenities and beautiful views at all timeswe loved the privacy and being able to have a back yard and a full kitchenthe bed is super comfy and all the kitchen is well-stockedCleanliness:
super clean and comfortableeverything was clean and tidyand most importantly the bathroom towels and linen were perfectly cleanthe place was very clean and had everything we neededit was clean cosy and candace was helpful and very friendlyHost:
candace was a great hostcandace was a great hostcandace is a great hostcandace is a great hostvery caring host and comfy spaceRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was great very close and in walking distance to downtowngreat location just a short walk to elk street & the bus stop to the mountainthe cabin's location is perfectthe location is ideal - just a short walk into towngreat location just across from a park and a short walk to the downtown scene
5. The rustic mountain retreat with a modern touch (from USD 229)
This three-bedroom condo has been renovated recently and is installed with modern facilities. The condo is an excellent mix of the traditional rustic cottage and updated amenities. Its living room offers views of mountains and the town. There are three bedrooms for a group of six people. A private footbridge is located very close to the cottage which leads towards the foothills of Mt. Crested Butte.
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great view from the living room kitchen and balconythere is a beautiful view of the mountains from the living room/balcony/deckfamily room has a beautiful view of the ski resortwe especially loved the fireplace and playing cards at the table with the beautiful mountain viewgreat view wonderful beds spacious fantastic kitchenCleanliness:
the bathrooms were spotless and nicely updated however there were a few cleanliness concerns elsewherea wonderful place very clean and warmthe condo was stylish clean and very accommodatingclean/new washers/dryers and hot tube in shared space in a building only steps awaythe place is impeccably clean and smells great (i noticed that every time i walked in)Host:
owners are kind and responsiveblake is an awesome hostthey were very responsive to any questions we hadhost was super helpful and communicative will definitely stay here againblake was very responsive to our needs while thereRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walk to the town busgreat location and wonderful spaceeasy walk to the liftsa great location and great spacevery nice accommodations and great location
6. A cozy studio with all the amenities of a big house (from USD 142)
The private guest house is located in a tranquil neighborhood, very close to downtown. Guests have access to a private entrance, and a charming backyard to enjoy the view of the mountains. The entire living area is spacious, its grey couch turns into a full-sized Murphy bed for two people. There is a full-sized kitchen with a small dining area. The courtyard is spacious and beautiful, there is a swing and a small dining table to enjoy your meal outdoors.
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sasa provides all the amenities that you need for a comfortable vacation in crested buttethe bed and bedding were very comfortablecozy and perfect for a couple the photos don’t do it justiceshe has a small fanthe place provided more room than expected and was an easy walk to the main area of townCleanliness:
very clean and comfy bedclean cozy and comfortablesuper clean and homey as wellthe guest house was very clean and communication was excellent as welland it was super cleanHost:
sasa is a great hostowner is quick to respond and helpfulsasa responded quickly to our questions & was helpfulsasa is a perfect hostsasa was a great host that communicated well and had recommendations/check in process absolutely nailedRead more reviewsLocation:
nice location close to everythingsuper cute & homey placesuch a great location in cband the location is amazinggreat location to walk to stores and restaurants
7. A decked-out cabin for a romantic stay (from USD 234)
The small cabin is located on the heart of downtown Crested Butte. It projects a typical romantic vibe, making it a perfect love shack. It was a miner cabin, dating back to the 1890s. The old charm still exists along with modern facilities. A comfortable queen-sized bed accompanies a small sofa in the main living space. A fully outfitted kitchen is available for guests’ use. You can enjoy your meal in the fenced backyard too. The outdoor dining table, made with old skis, gives an artistic touch to the small charming backyard.
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beds were comfortable and back deck was greatthe futon is a great bed a little awkward as a coucheverything was fantastic and just as described super cozy perfectly located beautiful views all aroundthere was even a bag of delicious caramel-corn waiting for us on the kitchen countercozy but good use of spaceCleanliness:
place was very cleanthe cottage was cozy clean and very comfortableclean comfortable and excellent locationvery clean and so close to the main street in crested butteHost:
sheryl is a great hostgreat host great cabin and great townthe hosts provided everything we needed and we'll definitely try to stay there againsheryl is a great host instructions were clear and check in/out was a breezeRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful location within walking distance of multiple trail heads and downtown cbthe location was greatgreat location in crested buttegreat location short walk to great restaurants and shoppinga great location in crested butte
8. The large guest house with a view of the pine forest (from USD 584)
This large guest house is in the Southwest corner of the town. The three-bedroom house has an interesting décor, with timber stretch and vaulted ceiling, combining perfectly with the white walls. Its three bedrooms have queen-sized, single and double beds, suitable for a group of seven. The living area has a full-sized kitchen and a cozy dining area. The deck on the second floor is a place to enjoy the outdoor view with a glass of wine.
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the kitchen setup and amenities were excellent as we did some cooking while we stayedgreat apartment with a larger light living areawe really enjoyed the living room with an awesome unobstructed view of the evergreen forestthe beds were super comfortablevery bright open space with lots of elbow roomCleanliness:
very clean and tidyvery clean comfortable spacevery clean comfy beds big kitchenthe accommodation is clean comfortable and had everything that we neededcomfortable beds with 3 bathrooms everything was clean and modernHost:
host was very helpful & responsivenick is an amazing hostgreat host and extra well maintained homethe host also provided a list of local restaurants and other facilities that was very helpfuland nick is a wonderful host highly recommend this home in crested butteRead more reviewsLocation:
this condo is in a great locationa beautiful place to stay near downtown crested buttethe location in cb is perfect a short walk to elk and very quietlocation location location this townhome was the perfect location for those coming on a ski getawaythis location is amazing so close to town but backs up to the woods so it seems secluded
9. The European-style house in the historic district (from USD 255)
The small house is very conveniently located on the quiet end of the famous Elk Avenue. The house has two bedrooms with queen-sized, king-sized, and twin beds, fit for a group of five. The living area has a huge L-shaped sofa to relax while watching television. The dining area has a huge pine antique table set to match the simplistic décor. The kitchen has a private room with a small breakfast area. The garden in front of the house allows you to watch the world go by.
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the wi-fi was great and the space comfortable with everything we neededfive full sized people watched a movie lounged on the couch the kitchen is well stocked and fully functionalrecent remodeling - kitchen and bathrooms are very nice and kitchen amenities are very goodnice master upstairs and a fun room downstairs with dual twin beds for kiddosthe kitchen is extremely well stocked and very functionalCleanliness:
clean and fresh scandinavian stylethe home was very clean and spaciousthe unit has lots of character was clean and had nice touchesa charming clean cottage we would definitely stay here again next time we come to cblovely stay great location and sparkling cleanHost:
pet friendly for our doodlecommunication from host was rapid and all instructions worked greatfast easy check-in/out and very responsive communication with the ownerwonderful place and location and great hosts we had such a amazing time here with our familyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location on elk aveperfect location in a perfect towngreat location right on elk streetsuper-cute little house in perfect crested butte locationsuper convenient location and house was awesome
10. The lavish cottage with hot tub and sauna (from USD 435)
Soak in the small outdoor hot tub of the cottage with a view of the surrounding mountains. The lavish cottage is encircled by the authentic beauty of the Rocky Mountains. The interior matches the outdoor splendor; its hardwood floors and wooden beams project the feel of a typical mountain cottage. The duplex cottage can accommodate a group of nine people. There are three bedrooms and a loft space for sleeping. The grand living area includes kitchen and dining space. The deck area has a comfortable space to sit and enjoy a barbeque or soak in the hot tub.
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nicole's cottage is well-provisioned and super comfortablethe house is very cozy and filled with wonderful personal touchesvery comfortable for two couples a toddler and one dogkitchen was well-appointed beds were comfy tvs were awesome and the location was perfectwe loved the shower downstairs and the bed was super comfyCleanliness:
great place very clean and comfortablethe interior was clean and warm and comfortablenicole’s place was absolutely beautiful and extremely clean a five star ratinggreat place clean space with lots of room for the grouprooms were spacious and the beds very comfortableHost:
nicole was a great host and i would love to return if i'm back in the area againpet friendly and a nice modern comfortable spacethe on-site parking was helpful when loading and unloading our thingsRead more reviewsLocation:
duplex located in great place with short walk to downtownthe location is super close to downtown and right by a giant parkideal location near town as well as the nearest shuttle stop to the mountainbeautiful duplex in a great locationawesome house in a great location
11. The wooden house near downtown
The rustic wooden house is all set to accommodate a group of eight people. So, it is perfect if you are here with a big family or a big group of friends amidst the mountains. The décor is colorful and quirky, projecting a cheerful and classy vibe. There are two bedrooms in this property, with a king-sized and a queen-sized bed. The sofa bed in the living area is also suited for extra guests. The living area also consists of a kitchen and living space. The house is just two blocks away from the center of the town.
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very comfortable home and the heated floors are a treatthe house was super comfortable and homeymassive spacious kitchen hot tub right out back where our kids happily became prunesCleanliness:
the house was clean comfortable and adorablehouse was spacious clean and perfect for 2 couplesall the lights were on in the house and it was perfectly cleaned and warmHost:
we spent 4 nights at this home and give the home and hosts great reviewseverything was helpful and the response time was awesomethey provided helpful information to help us get around the area and made check in/out a breezecan't recommend going to the host's restaurants enough both were excellentamazing place with exceptional hosts we drove into town and were greeted by both eric & kyRead more reviewsLocation:
great place and great locationthis was an awesome location for our weekend tripawesome place right in the heart of town and steps from the bus to the mountainamazing house and great location would definitely stay here againwe loved the walkability of the location
12. The tiny mountain cabin for a couple
The cozy cabin might be small, but it is specious from the inside and contains all modern amenities. It is perfect for solo travelers or couples. There is a wide area with a couch, kitchen, and dining space, all clubbed together into a compact living room. It leads to the main spiral staircase which takes you down to the bedroom with a queen-sized bed and a bathroom. A small front deck comes with a view and two chairs to sit. The cabin is located very close to Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
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the mattress was very comfortablethe perfect cozy cottage for a couple's retreatthe space is really well designed and comfortablea really charming cabin in a great town location with all the amenities including a proper cook's kitchenthe bed was super comfortableCleanliness:
new and clean throughoutit was clean and so cozyperfect for couples very clean and comfortablevery clean and nicely decorated with a fun movie selectionthe house is adorable and immaculately cleanHost:
the host and property manager are very friendly and quick to respond if you need anythingvery friendly and responsive hostryan is an excellent host providing us with everything we needed to make our stay comfortablegreat hosts solid on communication and flexibility thank youthe hosts are super responsive and the place is sparkling cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
location was greatthe location was fabulousa fantastic location only blocks from the heart of downtowngood location two minute walk to elk stgreat location and charming space
The perfect mountain vacation in Crested Butte
You must try mountain-biking through the various trails around this city, as this town claims to be one of the first places to try this particular adventure sport. In the summers, you must take part in the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, hosted in the month of July. No matter what time you intend to visit, you must choose a proper stay that shares the vibe of this mountain town. Book one of these Airbnb vacation rentals to get the perfect feel of a mountain vacation!
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