Gilpin Street Chalet - Location + Spaciousness, Ideal for Couples or Families

** Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals, Airport Shuttles
** Discounts offered for lengthy stays

Welcome to the Gilpin Street Chalet, by Mountain Vacation Lodging. For years, this vacation rental home has consistently earned praise for its exceptional location, style, space, and suitability for couples or families. Located just steps from downtown, shops & restaurants, the Yampa River, numerous trail systems, and the free to the Steamboat Ski Resort & the Old Town Hot Springs, year-round convenience & adventure are right out the door. Please read on for more details on what makes the Gilpin Street Chalet an exceptional choice for your visit to the best community in Colorado!

The Location: This property is so close & walkable to everything, yet tucked away just enough to avoid the noise and traffic of main street.

The Location in Summer:
Do you want to walk, jog, shop, dine, bike, hike, bike, swim, fish, raft, kayak, paddleboard, or tube the river? From this home, you literally have all of these options, right out your door. From the home, to your left, you have the Blackmer trailhead for Emerald Mountain, a city park spanning 586 acres and adjacent to thousands more acres of BLM and CPW managed land. Between the city and BLM land, there are over 55 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails to explore. Head up to the Quarry, a family friendly hike, and enjoy one of the best views in Steamboat! From the home, to your right, and within a couple hundred meters, you'll be at the Yampa River and the Core Trail. Specifically, you'll be right next to “C-Hole” and “D-Hole.” These manmade river features create waves perfect for rafters and kayakers in spring, then perfect for paddleboarders, river tubers, and swimming as water levels drop. The Yampa River is full of trout and you'll see anglers trying their luck, even in winter. Just across the river you'll find parks with playgrounds and grills, ideal places for a relaxing day by the water, and host to events such as Art in the Park. Hop on the Yampa River Core Trail or walk down Lincoln Ave. You're only a few blocks away from shopping, dining, and nightlife. Emerald Mountain is more than trails. This massive city park also includes ball fields, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, a skate park, the rodeo grounds, the ice rink, and of course, the free summer concerts!

The Location in Winter:
Ask any local and they'll tell you - since 2007, Downtown Steamboat Springs has leapfrogged the mountain village and become the place you want to be. If you're heading to the big mountain to ski, of course you can drive and park. However, the free parking at the Steamboat base is not great. The only free parking requires you to take a shuttle to the slopes, and if you can find parking within walking distance of the slopes, you're paying egregious amounts. Fortunately, when you stay at the Gilpin Street Chalet, you don't want to have to worry about any of that. Instead, you can just walk over to Lincoln Ave, hop on the free bus (at 13th Street & Lincoln Ave) for a direct route that will deliver you right to the base of the Steamboat Ski Resort. Buses come about every 10 minutes in ski season. Bonus - if you rent equipment at the ski area base, you should be able to store your skis & boots at that rental shop each night, making the bus ride and walk to/from the house very easy. When you're not skiing, you'll have all of the shopping, dining, and nightlife within walking distance. You can even walk to the Howelsen Hill Ski Area, which is part of Emerald Mountain, and America's oldest continuously operating ski area and home to "free ski Sundays!" It also has snow tubing, alpine skiing, and nordic skiing. When the temps are cold and the snow is firm, you can even ride fat tire bikes on the Emerald Mountain trails.

The Property:
Downtown Steamboat Springs is called “old town,” and some homes date back to the 1800s. This half-duplex home is not old. It was built in 2018. The main (entry) level features an open layout which combines the living room, dining area, and kitchen. This space includes a dining table with seating for six plus additional bar seating for four, a comfortable living room with large Smart TV and inviting furnishings, and a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances. LVP floors, large windows, and a ceiling fan enhance the bright, airy feel. This level also provides direct garage access and access to the covered front porch.

The first bedroom has a King size bed, bedrooms 2 and 3 each has a queen size bed, and the fourth bedroom has a Queen, 2 Twins, plus a sleeper sofa. This flexible bed setup makes this home an ideal choice for nearly any group dynamic - couples, singles, families with kids, or a mix.

The upper level includes the first 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, while the whole lower level functions both a secondary living room and the fourth bedroom, complete with its own ensuite bathroom. The first and primary bedroom has a little extra space, a king size bed, vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan, and wall mounted TV. Bathroom 1 is within this first bedroom, and features a large walk-in shower. Bedrooms 2 and 3 each include a queen size bed and ceiling fan, and bedroom 2 includes a desk with chair for those workaholics in your group. Bathroom 2 is accessible from the upstairs hallway, making it easier for groups to share. It is a larger bathroom that includes a shower and bathtub combo - which can be very helpful if you have younger children.

The lower level has a door which makes this space private from the main level. For sleeping, you'll have a Twin over Queen bunk bed with a Twin sized trundle bed tucked away under the Queen. This large space also includes a sleeper sofa with chaise, a large smart TV, the third bathroom, and a large closet which includes the home's private washer & dryer. With all those beds and a private bathroom, this lower level can be the perfect suite for one couple, a couple with kids, multiple kids, single adults, or a mix. Please note, while this home has plenty of beds, the maximum occupancy of 8 is strictly enforced.

Private Amenities - among other things, this home features:
– Heated Floors
– 2 Living Rooms
– Private Washer & Dryer
– Garage for Bike or Gear Storage
– Snowshoes & Sleds
– Board Games & River Tubes
– Free WiFi (up to 500 megs per second)

Arrival, Accessibility, and Parking:
– Once you book, we're here to support you before, during, and after your stay. We will provide you with arrival instructions, local information, and answer any questions you might have.
– Accessing this property does require 2 stairs. Specifically, there are 2 steps up to the main level directly from the garage. Once inside, you have one level up and one level down.
– Parking: Parking is available for up to 2 vehicles. Trailers, campers, or RVs are not permitted. If you need additional parking options, please contact us for additional information / options.
– 4WD vehicle information: The roads which lead to and from this property are generally easy to navigate and well maintained. However, please note that your route to the area may include a mountain pass. When traveling during snow and winter weather conditions, 4 Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive and tires with good tread are recommended.

Summary:
The Gilpin Street Chalet offers a flexible bedding situation, multiple living rooms, consistent quality throughout, and a prized location that lets you live like a local, with convenience to everything. This is how you start a great visit to Steamboat! Book online with confidence and we'll reach out to reconfirm the details of your reservation, or feel free to contact us with any questions. Our friendly and highly trained Vacation Rental Specialists are available 7 days per week, and are happy to assist.

** Disclosures/Disclaimers:

** Reviews & New Management - Beginning in mid-March 2026, this property is under new management for reservations, guest services/support, housekeeping and home care. Please keep this in mind if you are looking at reviews from previous dates. The home has the same great location and spaciousness, but improvements have been made in its amenities, furnishings, and management. We hope you will agree!

** Rental Agreements, Security Deposits, Rental Requirements - All hotels and rental properties have some rules and are subject to some amount of laws or regulations. Please look for and review any Rental Agreement terms, House Rules, and or Terms and Conditions presented during the online booking process. After booking, a Vacation Rental Agreement will be provided. All guests are required to sign the agreement within 72 hours of booking, and prior to occupying the property. There may be other requirements. For example, Guests may be required to provide additional information about the group that will occupy the property and or identification documents. Background checks may be performed, and in some areas are required by local law. A Minimum Age Requirement of 30 years or higher may apply. Guests may be required to provide a credit card and or a refundable security/damage deposit. We will be in touch after you book to gather additional information and to email you the rental agreement, which you can sign electronically - no printer required. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us before booking.

** Amenities - Some private or shared amenities may not be available for guest use during certain periods. Some amenities, when part of a property, may close daily, seasonally, or for maintenance. As such, all amenities can not be guaranteed to be available at all times. Please advise us when or before booking if you have questions about a specific property amenity so that we can give you the most accurate information possible for your dates.

** Air Conditioning - Most mountain resort properties were not built with air conditioning. During most hours of the day and weeks of the year, AC is not needed. Summer nights are cool and fans are provided at most properties. Check the average high and low temperatures and weather forecast for your dates of travel, and look at the list of amenities to see if AC or fans are part of the rental property and look for ceiling fans in photos.

** Group Sizes, High Occupancy Fees, & Maximum Occupancy - Some properties use a “High Occupancy Fee” to “raise the rate” for larger groups, and are thus able to list a lower nightly rate for smaller groups. Each rental agreement and associated rates are for a specific group size. Guests must enter the correct and maximum group size at the time of booking. The agreement requires a guest to confirm the group size and subsequently, to disclose any changes to the planned group size, which may result in an increase, or decrease, to the total cost, and may result in a security deposit becoming required.

** Video & Noise Monitoring - This is a half duplex with a family living in the other half. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am. Please note that noise monitoring devices, and security cameras, do exist on the exterior of the property. Cameras are positioned to cover all entrances and exits of the home. Cameras are present to ensure the property remains secure and safe, as well as to ensure that guests are honest and upfront about their planned use of the property. If you plan to bring more people than you've indicated, more dogs than indicated, to host a party or event, or do not intend to respect neighbors or the value and quality of the property, then this is not the place for you, and you should not book the property. For normal, respectful groups, we are sorry that these statements and measures are necessary. Security cameras and noise monitoring devices are an example and demonstration that the property's owners are taking steps to ensure the home remains available for rental, and in good condition, for your benefit. Please let us know if you have any concerns.

** Lengthy Rental Periods, Cancellation Policies, & Cleaning Fees - Long Term Rentals (28 nights or more) may be unacceptable under the standard cancellation policies listed online, which are designed to be only for short term rentals. Long Term Rentals must be discussed and approved prior to booking online. A long term rental / lease agreement may be required. A Security Deposit will be required for all long term rentals, and mid-stay cleaning(s) / inspection(s) may be required. The standard cleaning fee quoted as part of any booking is for the final cleaning, which is to be performed after the rental period has ended. For guests who are booking a lengthy stay of more than one week, a mid stay-cleaning fee equal to the final cleaning fee may apply for the second week, third week, and so on. If you are booking for a lengthy stay, please contact us before booking online to discuss your group, your dates, the rates, the cleaning schedule, etc.

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