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Welcome To Telluride Vacation Rentals is Telluride's "Boutique" vacation rental management company that offers you a "personal touch.” Our company believes that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance & we are committed to meeting those needs. Welcome To Telluride Vacation Rentals is Telluride's "Boutique" vacation rental management company that offers you a "personal touch.” Our company

is founded on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance and we are committed to meeting those needs. For your personal touch –

Pam will help you find the best property for your needs, choosing from vacation rentals in Historic Telluride and European-Styled Mountain Village. Peter will be your host and concierge; he'll assist you with all your needs including meeting and acquainting you with the residence and help you with your bags. Count on him for advice and bookings for outdoor activities and Telluride's wealth of restaurants. These services are provided to all of our guests at no additional charge. What better way to arrive and have our concierge personally welcome you to Telluride. We look forward to earning your trust and providing you the best service in the industry. Time is the ultimate luxury, fill it beautifully in Telluride, Colorado.

The trails are thawing and it's almost time. Bear Creek, Jud Wiebe, Bridal Veil Falls — Telluride's hiking season is ro...
05/29/2026

The trails are thawing and it's almost time. Bear Creek, Jud Wiebe, Bridal Veil Falls — Telluride's hiking season is rolling back to life.

What trail is first on your list this year? Drop it in the comments.

May is one of the best-kept secrets in Telluride. The ski season is still going strong, the trails are waking up, and th...
05/28/2026

May is one of the best-kept secrets in Telluride. The ski season is still going strong, the trails are waking up, and there's a whole summer festival lineup just around the corner.

Whether you're planning one last ski trip or getting an early start on your summer escape, we have a place waiting for you. Browse our luxury vacation rentals and start planning at welcometotelluride.com.

One of the things that sets downtown Telluride apart from just about every other mountain resort town are the local busi...
05/01/2026

One of the things that sets downtown Telluride apart from just about every other mountain resort town are the local businesses that flourish here.

Every business on Colorado Avenue is independently owned, and many of them have been running for decades. When you spend money in downtown Telluride, it goes directly back into the community that makes the place worth visiting.

The street itself is something. Colorado Avenue runs east to west through the heart of town, flanked by Victorian-era buildings that earned Telluride its designation as a National Historic Landmark District in 1964. At the eastern end of the street, the box canyon rises sharply, the peaks above it reaching past 14,000 feet. It's one of those views that stops people mid-sentence.

A few local spots worth knowing:

Brown Dog Pizza — A Telluride institution on East Colorado Avenue. Detroit-style pizza that regulars plan their trips around.

Floradora Saloon — Family-owned since 1973. Comfort food, scratch kitchen, outdoor seating with mountain views. A reliable local favorite for lunch or dinner.

Coffee Cowboy — A coffee stand on West San Juan Avenue next to the gondola. A locals' spot for a quick, good cup before hitting the trails or the mountain.

Telluride Truffle — A chocolate shop on Colorado Avenue. Truffles, ice cream, cookies, and hot chocolate. Worth walking past twice.

The Last Dollar Saloon — Known locally as "The Buck." A Telluride staple for drinks since 1978 and the kind of bar that feels like it belongs exactly where it is.

Spring is a particularly good time to be in downtown Telluride. The shoulder season thins out the crowds, the patios start reopening, and the town has a quieter, more local feel than it does during peak ski weeks or summer festival season.

For restaurant recommendations, trail guides, and everything else you need to plan your stay, visit welcometotelluride.com. And if you've got a favorite downtown Telluride spot we didn't mention, drop it in the comments — we'd love to hear it.

Booking a vacation rental usually means getting a door code, a welcome packet, and a phone number to call if the wifi go...
04/30/2026

Booking a vacation rental usually means getting a door code, a welcome packet, and a phone number to call if the wifi goes out. Welcome to Telluride is a different kind of operation, and it's worth knowing what that actually includes before you plan your trip.

Here's what comes with every stay:

Meet and Greet: Peter personally meets every guest at the property. He'll help with your luggage, walk you through the rental, and take the time to answer questions about the area — restaurants worth booking, trails to prioritize, things first-timers miss. This isn't a chatbot or a Yelp list. It's a person who knows Telluride.

Shuttle Service: Pam has arranged a 10% discount for all Welcome to Telluride guests with San Juan Limo for private airport transfers. For shared rides, Telluride Express is the recommended option. Either way, it's coordinated before you arrive.

Dinner Reservations: If you want help getting into the right restaurant for your group, just ask. Telluride's best tables fill up fast, especially during festival weeks. Getting recommendations and reservations sorted before your arrival makes a real difference.

Special Coordination: Oxygen rental for altitude adjustment, baby equipment, gear delivery — if you're shipping ahead through Trip Hero or High-Country Shipping, Peter arranges for everything to be at the property when you walk in.

Massage and Beauty: In-home appointments through Aveda Telluride Spa can be arranged for massages, nail services, and beauty treatments. Especially popular for groups celebrating something. Book early.

Activity and Guide Services: Peter can connect you with Telluride Outside for guided winter and summer activities — hiking, climbing, fly fishing, mountain biking, and more. If you're not sure where to start, this is the conversation to have before you arrive.

Housekeeping: Additional cleaning beyond the standard schedule is available at $100 for a 3-hour session. Extended stays include scheduled mid-stay housekeeping.

Bike and Ski Rentals: Welcome to Telluride guests receive a 20% discount on ski and snowboard rentals in winter, and bicycle rentals in summer, through partner vendors.

This level of coordination is what separates a good vacation from a great one. The mountain is extraordinary on its own. Having someone in your corner who knows it well makes every day of your trip easier.

Browse our rental properties and full guest services at welcometotelluride.com, or call (970) 728-7049 to start planning.

People who have been to Telluride understand something that's hard to explain to those who haven't: it's not just a dest...
04/30/2026

People who have been to Telluride understand something that's hard to explain to those who haven't: it's not just a destination, it's a place that gets under your skin.

Part of it is the setting. Telluride sits at 8,750 feet in a glacially carved box canyon in the San Juan Mountains, surrounded by peaks that climb past 14,000 feet. The town itself is a National Historic Landmark — the Victorian architecture, the wide main street, the sense that the place was built to last. The free gondola connects downtown Telluride with Mountain Village in 13 minutes and runs from early morning until midnight, making the whole area feel like one continuous town.

If you've been here before, you already know. If you haven't, this is a good time to start planning.

Browse vacation rentals, trails, festivals, and everything else at welcometotelluride.com.

Most people don't associate Telluride with a heated outdoor pool. Etta 114 is one of the few places in town that has one...
04/29/2026

Most people don't associate Telluride with a heated outdoor pool. Etta 114 is one of the few places in town that has one, and spring is when it opens.

The property is a top-floor penthouse condo at the base of Chair Lift 7 — right in the Town of Telluride, not Mountain Village. That matters because you're walking distance from everything: the River Trail, Colorado Avenue, Clark's Market, the Galloping Goose free shuttle, and the gondola to Mountain Village. No car required, no shuttle to wait for, no juggling logistics.

Here's what's inside:

Four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. The master suite has a steam shower, double vanities, and its own flat screen. Three king beds and one room with two full beds make it a flexible setup for couples, families, or groups of friends. Vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, and an open layout mean the common space feels as good as the private ones.

The views from inside the penthouse are unobstructed — ski runs, the box canyon, Ingram Falls, and Ajax Peak, all visible without leaving the couch. In spring, when the snowmelt is running full, those falls are worth staring at for a while.

And then there's the pool. Heated, outdoor, and available to Etta 114 guests each spring and summer. After a day of hiking Bear Creek or riding the gondola over and back, coming home to a mountain pool isn't something you forget.

Spring at Etta 114 is genuinely one of the better-kept secrets on our rental roster. The crowds are down, the trails are opening up, and the price reflects the shoulder season. It's a strong window for anyone who has been eyeing Telluride but hasn't pulled the trigger yet.

Check availability and full property details at welcometotelluride.com, or give us a call at (970) 728-7049.

A private backyard, a hot tub, and a half block to the gondola. That's Finn Town Flats.This is a real house in the middl...
04/29/2026

A private backyard, a hot tub, and a half block to the gondola. That's Finn Town Flats.

This is a real house in the middle of Telluride — four bedrooms, two living areas, tall windows, high ceilings, and the kind of front porch that makes it hard to leave in the morning. Victorian bones, freshly remodeled bathrooms, and a backyard with a BBQ and private hot tub that most in-town rentals simply don't have.

Come spring, you walk out the front door and you're steps from Colorado Avenue, the San Miguel River Trail, the festival grounds, and the gondola to Mountain Village. No car. No logistics. Just the town at your feet.

Sleeps 8. Spring dates are available now.

Check availability at https://bit.ly/36S27Td or call (970) 728-7049.

Most people think of Telluride as a winter destination. The ones who've visited in spring know better.Once ski season wi...
04/29/2026

Most people think of Telluride as a winter destination. The ones who've visited in spring know better.

Once ski season winds down, something shifts. The town quiets, the trails open up, and you get the San Juan Mountains at their most dramatic, snowmelt pouring off the cliffs at Bridal Veil, wildflowers starting to come in on the lower trails, and long warm afternoons with no lift lines and no crowds. It's a completely different trip than winter, and for many people, it becomes their favorite version of Telluride.

Casa Galena is one of the best places to base that trip.

The property is a standalone luxury home in the heart of Mountain Village, five guest suites, 3,967 square feet across three levels, and everything a group needs to settle in and stay a while. Two fireplaces, a large private hot tub, a full Viking and Sub-Zero kitchen with a bar and entertainment setup, and a walk-out deck with mountain views. Every suite has its own en-suite bathroom. It sleeps 12.

In spring, the gondola is your link to everything. It's a five-minute walk from Casa Galena and puts you in downtown Telluride in about 12 minutes. From there you're steps from Bear Creek Trail, the box canyon, Bridal Veil Falls Road, and the restaurants and shops on Colorado Avenue. No car needed for any of it.

Spring dates at Casa Galena tend to go quietly, not with the same urgency as peak ski weeks, but they do fill up, especially for groups planning around Memorial Day or early June before summer festival season kicks off.

If you've been thinking about a Telluride trip without the winter price tag and winter crowds, this is the window. Head to https://bit.ly/3RVnA2x to check availability and see the full property details, or give us a call at (970) 728-7049.

Have you been to Telluride in spring before? Tell us about it in the comments.

Telluride is one of those places that works for almost any kind of traveler, but it does take a little planning to make ...
04/29/2026

Telluride is one of those places that works for almost any kind of traveler, but it does take a little planning to make the most of it. Here's what we tell people who ask where to start.

First, know your crowd. Families with kids, couples, solo travelers, friend groups, Telluride has a different version of itself for each of them. The Welcome Guide at welcometotelluride.com covers all of it: children's activities, catering and cooking classes, massage and spa options, hiking trails, festivals, restaurants, and day trips out into the surrounding mountains.

A few adventure options worth putting on your radar:

Guided horseback rides: Roudy Roudebush has been leading trail rides through the San Juans for over 40 years. One to two-hour rides are available, and custom pack trips can be arranged. Call The Barn at 970.728.9611.

Telluride Tourbase: If you want someone else to handle the logistics, Tourbase offers curated outdoor experiences including rafting on the Animas River and horseback rides on Wilson Mesa. Everything is easy to book and geared toward making the trip genuinely memorable.

Telluride Walking Tours: A good one for history lovers or anyone who wants to actually understand the town they're visiting. Private tours are available, which makes them a great option for wedding parties or family groups.

Second, plan around the season. Spring and summer each have their own rhythm in Telluride. Summer brings festivals, the farmers market, and long days with good trail conditions. Spring is quieter, with fewer crowds and snowmelt waterfalls that are worth seeing.

Third, book your place to stay early. Telluride is a small town with a lot of people who want to be in it. Getting accommodations sorted before you dial in the rest of the trip saves a lot of stress.

Head to welcometotelluride.com to browse rentals and the full activity guide. Questions about planning? Drop them in the comments or give us a call at (970) 728-7049 — we're happy to help you put together the right trip.

The gondola is back May 21, and spring views from above are something else entirely.The gondola climbs from 8,750 feet i...
04/28/2026

The gondola is back May 21, and spring views from above are something else entirely.

The gondola climbs from 8,750 feet in downtown Telluride up to 10,540 feet at the San Sophia Station, an elevation gain of nearly 1,800 feet in 12 minutes. In late May and early June, that vertical span crosses two distinct seasons at once.

Down in the canyon, the aspens are leafing out, wildflowers are coming in along the lower trails, and snowmelt has Cornet Creek running hard. Up at San Sophia and above, the high ridgelines are still holding snow, the air has that sharp mountain cold, and on a clear afternoon the views stretch southwest across the San Juan range all the way toward the La Sal Mountains in Utah.

It's one of the best vantage points in Colorado, and it costs nothing. The gondola is free, runs daily from 6:30 a.m. to midnight once it reopens, and connects downtown Telluride to Mountain Village, two towns that together make up one of the most interesting places to spend a week in the American West.

Plan your trip at welcometotelluride.com.

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