As resort and second home REALTORS anytime we get to visit another unique community development we are indeed excited to spread the word. The Trailhead Lodge at Wildhorse Meadows in Steamboat Springs, CO is truly an exceptional opportunity! It is the ONLY residential resort community within Steamboat Springs. We spent four jammed packed days checking out the place just for you (OK, it was a real vacation!)!

The only mistake we made was flying into the Denver airport INSTEAD of into HAYDEN.  There is a driving time difference of about 3 hours in the summer, which most likely would be much longer during ski season! The Hayden airport is small but services major airlines with connecting services and non-stop flights to NINE major cities.

Kerry Shea, Marketing Director, of Resort Ventures West (the development company) was our host and offered multiple suggestions for getting the most out of our short time visiting. We were most impressed with their video presentation of the community including their vision of the completed project. Condos, town homes, and single family lots (sold out), make up this rare new construction community within Steamboat Springs. This ski town even has its own hospital!

Some of the unique features of this community include the ONLY Gondola to the slopes within a residential community, lap and swimming pool area to be open this year, building and garage have sprinkler system and elevator, new city tennis courts indoors and out are located within walking distance. The Strings Music Festival built their 540 seat facility across from the Community Free Parking lot which is a short walk from Wildhorse Meadows. Pittsburgh Symphony goers who follow Concertmaster Andrés Cárdenes may want to buy in now as he will soon be calling Steamboat home and working with Strings! Awesome city planning (hope Donegal can follow this lead) with sidewalks, visual continuity for stores, restaurants, and visitors.

During our short stay we were able to attend the Leahy Canadian family of musicians performance at the Strings Festival, biked 8 miles on their great bike trail, (with no gears), toured Fishcreek Falls, the Botanical Gardens, took a dip into Strawberry Park Hot Springs, attended the Arts Festival, enjoyed our first Balloon Rodeo and a real Pro Rodeo, watched the tubers floating down the Yampa River, Wags shot sporting clays at the Three Quarter Circles Ranch, and we both tried out several local eateries (high marks for them all). Check out our slide show!

We were there during the "OFF Season" but can only imaging Steamboat Springs bustling even more during the famous "Champagne Powder" months! If you think you might be interested in a place of your own give Kerry a call at or e-mail him Kshea@resortventureswest.com.   He shared he has some special offerings for our readers! Remember you can also rent these properties through Steamboat Resorts 800-525-5502!