Ingram at Dusk

Perched above Bear Creek Canyon with views stretching to Ajax Peak and Ingram Falls, this Telluride house earns its place in the mountains. The hot tub is the obvious end-of-day destination – settle in as the sun drops behind the peaks and the decks turn golden with aspen light. Inside, two separate lounges and generous gathering areas mean a group can spread out without getting under each other's feet. Two ski passes are included with every night of rental, and the gondola is just moments from your reserved parking spot at Camel's Garden – a detail that makes the logistics of a ski trip feel almost effortless.

Home truths:
* While there's no air conditioning here, your host can provide fans for the warmer months.
* Bedroom four has a super-king bed and a double-over-double bunk bed.
* The fireplace is decorative and can't be used, so if a crackling fire is important to your trip it's worth bearing in mind.
* There's free parking for up to two cars on the driveway. This home also includes one reserved parking spot at Camel’s Garden, next to the gondola.
* This home includes two ski passes for each night of the stay.