The Plaza 336 — Walk to Crested Butte Lifts & 2 Hot Tubs

Summary:

The Plaza 336 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Mt. Crested Butte, a 3-minute walk to the Silver Queen and Red Lady lifts at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. A King primary bedroom with en-suite bath, a Queen guest room, and a living-room sofa bed sleep 6 across 1,358 square feet. Open-concept living area with full kitchen, breakfast bar, dining for 6, and in-condo washer/dryer. Building amenities shared with Plaza guests include two hot tubs (indoor and outdoor), sauna, steam room, pool table in the lobby, tennis and pickleball courts, and 2 covered parking. Walking distance to Mountaineer Square dining, coffee shops, and ski-gear rentals. A 10-minute free Mountain Express shuttle runs to downtown Crested Butte and historic Elk Avenue. Listed with @BookTraverse.



The Space:

The Plaza 336 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Mt. Crested Butte, set at the foot of Crested Butte Mountain Resort and a 3-minute walk to the Silver Queen and Red Lady lifts. The 1,358-square-foot floor plan includes an open-concept living area with gas fireplace, sectional sofa that converts to a sleeper, and picture windows framing the mountain. The full-size kitchen has an electric range, dishwasher, coffee maker, and full-size refrigerator, with breakfast-bar seating for 4 and a dining table for 6.



Bedroom 1 (Primary King) has a King bed, an en-suite full bathroom, and private balcony access with a mountain view. Bedroom 2 (Queen Guest Room) has a Queen bed and uses the second full hall bathroom. The living-room sofa converts to a sleeper, bringing the total occupancy to 6 guests across the two bedrooms plus the living-room sleeper.



The condo includes in-condo washer and dryer, laptop-friendly workspace, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, and baseboard heating. No air conditioning — summer highs are mid-70s and ceiling fans plus open windows are typically sufficient at 9,400 feet elevation.



Shared Plaza amenities available to all guests include two hot tubs (one indoor in the pool area, one outdoor on the third-floor deck), sauna, steam room, pool table in the lobby, tennis and pickleball courts with mountain views, and 2 covered parking in the Plaza lot. The building has elevator access and a private entrance. Self check-in via smart lock.



Guest Access:

Full private access to the 2-bedroom condo. Self check-in via smart lock — code sent the morning of arrival. Building has elevator access.



Shared Plaza amenities available to all Plaza guests:

- Two hot tubs — one indoor (in the pool area) and one outdoor (3rd-floor deck)

- Sauna and steam room (inside the pool area)

- Pool table in the lobby hangout space

- Tennis and pickleball courts with mountain views

- Covered parking for 2 cars (assigned to this unit)



The Neighborhood:

The Plaza 336 is located in Mt. Crested Butte at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, a 3-minute walk to the Silver Queen and Red Lady chairlifts. Crested Butte is a historic mining-turned-ski town in Gunnison County, Colorado, known for expert-terrain skiing, a preserved Victorian main street, and a designation as Colorado's official Wildflower Capital.



The immediate neighborhood around The Plaza is the CBMR base village. Within a 5-minute walk: Mountaineer Square (restaurants, coffee shops, ski rentals, ticket offices),Coffee Lab, A Bar Above, Butte 66 Roadhouse, and Gear demo and rentals at Butte & Co and Crested Butte Sports.



Historic downtown Crested Butte is 3 miles down-valley at the base of the Elk Avenue corridor. Highlights: Secret Stash pizza, Sunflower (organic farm-to-table), Soupçon (French-American), The Last Steep, Kochevar's Saloon (established 1896), and the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum. The Mountain Express shuttle runs between the village and downtown free of charge every 15 minutes in winter.



Summer activities: chairlift-accessed mountain biking on Evolution Bike Park, the 401 Trail (world-class singletrack), Kebler Pass aspens (the largest aspen grove in North America, peak color mid-September), Oh-Be-Joyful waterfalls hike, and Snodgrass Mountain trailhead (15-min drive). Winter: Crested Butte Mountain Resort has 1,547 skiable acres with expert terrain on the North Face and family-friendly runs from the Red Lady and Painter Boy lifts.



Airports: Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is a 35-minute drive with seasonal direct flights from Denver, Houston, and Dallas. Denver International (DEN) is a 4.5-hour drive with shuttle options (Alpine Express, Dolly's).



Getting Around:

You don't need a car to ski — walk to the lifts, take the free Mountain Express shuttle downtown. A car helps for trailheads, grocery runs to Clark's Market, and day trips to Kebler Pass.



- Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC): 35-min drive — seasonal direct flights from Denver, Houston, Dallas

- Denver International (DEN): 4.5-hr drive — shuttle services available (Alpine Express, Dolly's)

- Free Mountain Express shuttle: runs between the village and downtown every 15 min in winter

- Rideshare: Uber/Lyft available but limited, especially late night — shuttle is more reliable

- Winter driving: Hwy 135 is well-maintained; AWD/4WD or chains recommended during storms

-Parking: two covered spaces assigned to the unit at The Plaza



Other Things to Note:

STR License Registration: 303628



HONEST DISCLOSURES — so there are no surprises:



3 PROS worth knowing:

- The walk to the lifts really is 3 minutes — we've timed it in ski boots.

- The Plaza's indoor amenities (two hot tubs, sauna, steam room, pool table) make rest days easy with kids — real kid-friendly après spots are rare in CB.

- Tennis and pickleball on-site is rare at this price point.



2 CONS worth knowing:

- Both hot tubs are shared with other Plaza guests — peak après hours (4–6pm) can get busy. The indoor tub area is usually quieter.

- No A/C — summer highs are mid-70s so it's rarely an issue, but south-facing rooms can warm up midday. Open windows + ceiling fans handle it.



OTHER:

- Elevation ~9,400 ft — hydrate aggressively day one, go easy on alcohol that first night.

- Parking is free open lot at The Plaza — no assigned spaces.

- Gas fireplace — flip the switch to light.

- Quiet hours 10pm–8am (HOA).

- No smoking, no pets, no parties.



Interaction with Guests:

Traverse Hospitality manages this property with a local Crested Butte team. Available when you need us, invisible when you don't — your choice. Message us through the platform for anything from lift ticket questions to a burned-out lightbulb. 24/7 response for urgent issues.