Blue Bird Vista

Blue Bird Vista sits at Hummingbird Lodge in Bachelor Gulch, just uphill from the Ritz-Carlton, close enough that an elevator carries skiers straight from the residence to the Everkrisp run and the Bachelor Gulch Express lift. The oversized patio, unique to this unit, holds the real reward — an unbroken view that runs from the Ritz-Carlton down the hill across the valley to the Gore Range beyond.

Inside, new finishes carry modern sophistication through an open-concept layout without losing the mountain underneath it. A Wolf gas range and Sub-Zero refrigerator anchor the kitchen, Sonos speakers run throughout the home, and a massive stone fireplace holds the room in winter while central air keeps it easy in summer. Four bedrooms each keep their own ensuite: three with king beds for couples, and a fourth bunk room with four twins ready for kids or a group of friends.

The Ritz-Carlton's restaurants and bars are a short walk down the hill in summer, and Hummingbird Lodge's own shared amenities — a well-equipped gym, two community hot tubs, and a clubhouse with a pool table — round out the stay. Underground parking and a private elevator carry guests straight from the car to the door, so nothing about the arrival slows down the view.