Once summer and warm temperatures arrive in the mountains, the best room in the house isn't inside at all. A great vacation rental home is elevated by spectacular outdoor decks where you want to spend the day from sunrise until the stars come out.
It’s where mornings begin with a steaming cup of coffee and mountain views. Afternoons are spent curled up with a good book soaking in the sunshine; or after a hike, relaxing in a hot tub. As evening settles in, decks transform into gathering spaces for al fresco dinners, and conversations around the fire pit that linger long after sunset. And when darkness falls, there’s nothing better than sitting back and gazing up at the stars.
Our team knows these properties inside and out, so we’ve rounded up our favorite staff-picked decks in Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Steamboat Springs. Kick back, soak in the sun, and find your perfect outdoor perch.
-Nancy Mcdowell, Accounting Assistant
"Between the decks, the yard, and the views, you could live outside all summer at Maison."
-Melissa Caton, Operations Manager
"The outdoor living space is just as spectacular as the inside at Trailblazer Lodge. In addition to the deck off the living room with it's cozy fireplace. The lower level patio has a grill, hot tub, and a covered seating area with a TV."
-Julie George, Director of Marketing
“See Me Lodge has been my longtime favorite deck in Steamboat! I absolutely adore the sitting room off the deck that gives panoramic views of the valley along with extremely comfortable leather seats. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the sunrise with a cup of coffee or the sunset with a glass of wine.”
- Liz Piazza, Systems Administrator
"Give me a coffee in the morning, a book in afternoon, and a cocktail in the evening, and I don't ever need to leave this deck."
- Kate Pahula, Reservations Manager
"There are decks off every level that all face the Yampa River. But my favorite is the one off the upper level primary suite."
-Teresa Wiedel, Brand & Guest Experience Manager
- Arianne Hughes, Front Desk Specialist
"The deck at Ethereal Lodge is all about the views. You feel elevated above it all."
- Mickael Chavy, General Manager
"There are so many fabulous features to this home's outdoor space - firepits, hot tub, outdoor fireplace by the dining table, a fenced yard for a dog, and plenty of seating to simply sit and enjoy the views!"
-Gaby Sirotkin, Guest Services Specialist
