Alpine style is a sophisticated contrast to the rugged Rockies at Lionshead Hillside. Part of the Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail, which is modeled on a stately Bavarian palace, this two-bedroom vacation rental at the base of Vail Mountain is a luxury haven in the midst of beautifully wild Colorado scenery. Escape the ordinary with friends, family or your sweetheart for an unforgettable holiday—and some amazing skiing—in a dramatic setting. Guests of Lionshead Hillside are welcome to use the shared fitness center, hot tub as well as the outdoor pool open year round. Check on the Vail Valley conditions each morning from the suite’s private balcony and, after a day in the mountains, pour a glass from the wine fridge and relax in front of the satellite TV or browse via Wi-Fi. Traditional pieces and an open-plan layout give the villa a refined, comfortable vibe. Cozy up on the tan sofas around an ingenious coffee table with hidden ottomans, or gather for an après ski smorgasbord at the farmhouse-style dining table in front of the fireplace. A fully equipped kitchen with granite finishes, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar is both stylish and practical. Each of the two bedrooms at Lionshead Hillside has a king bed and en-suite bathroom. Statement-making bedframes are complemented by cushions, nightstands and drapes with botanical motifs, and in the bathrooms, neutral-toned stone is impressive but not overwhelming. For larger parties, one of the living room sofas opens to a bed. With skiing, shopping, dining and more just a short walk or drive away, the Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail, feels like a haven at the heart of the action. Guests can walk to the Eagle Bahn gondola at Vail Ski Resort or drive to Beaver Creek to discover an array of challenging runs, relive their honeymoon with a romantic dinner and a stroll past the art galleries in Lionshead Village, also within walking distance or, in warmer weather, book a tee time at Vail Golf Club. The Ritz-Carlton staff can also help organize activities like snowshoeing or point you toward concerts at the local amphitheater, the hottest bars in Vail or fresh finds at the weekly summer farmers market. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved....