LUX Hotel & Spa Awards 2016

LUX - Hotel & Spa Awards 2016 33 Best Luxury Family Resort 2016 - Routt County Imagine the perfect vacation home, a place to gather friends and family where the staff is warm and welcoming, a place with a real sense of community, a place like no other in a mountain town. Welcome to The Porches of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where we strive to exceed expectations and give our guests an unforgettable vacation. A quaint town tucked in the Yampa Valley, Steamboat is home to ranchers and cowboys, ski enthusiasts and more than its fair share of Winter Olympians. During the winter months Steamboat becomes a magical winter wonderland boasting hundreds of inches of fresh powder. The thrill of skiing and snowboarding our legendary ski runs brings crowds from around the world. Off the slopes snow fanatics enjoy snowshoeing, dog sledding, snow tubing, snowmobiling, and a relaxing soak in the famous Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Once a predominantly winter destination Steamboat has transformed into the ultimate summer haven. Miles of hiking and biking trails, free summer concerts, tubing the Yampa River, farmer’s markets, and quirky festivals provide plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Best Luxury Family Resort 2016 - Routt County Establishment: The Porches Website: http://www. vacation-steamboat.com/ vacation-homes/ HS160072 Here at The Porches, our 16 acre neighborhood is nestled at the base of the Steamboat ski resort and is the ideal location for your next getaway. The sprawling landscape of wild flowers and native grasses in the summer and twinkle lit spruce trees and cascading snow banks in the winter bring our neighborhood to life. Take a stroll through our property and experience truly genuine mountain charm and friendliness with each person you pass along the way. Our four and five-bedroom luxury homes are 3,000-5,000 square feet and sleep between 10 and 14 people. Private bathrooms for each bedroom, large gourmet kitchens, multiple fireplaces, and bunkrooms for the kids make these homes the perfect place to gather all your friends and family under one roof. No detail was overlooked in the building and design of our homes and each home upholds the standards of quality, elegance, and luxury that have become synonymous with The Porches. The luxurious furnishings create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere that feel like a true home away from home. A signature element of The Porches is our 6,000 square foot amenities building, the Barn, at the heart of our property. Head over to the Barn to relax in the hot tubs, take a dip in the heated pool, make s’mores around the fire pit, or work out in the state-of-the-art gym. During peak times throughout the year we throw amazing cookie and cupcake decorating parties and ice cream socials that bring together incredible food, refreshing beer and wine, and the entire Porches community. Overall, the beauty of The Porches neighborhood and our homes speak for themselves but what truly makes us stand out is our dedication to excellent service. Our in-house concierge takes care of any need our guests may have from lift tickets, to restaurant reservations, hiking recommendations, pre-arrival grocery shopping and more. The entire staff has a passion for Steamboat and sharing their experiences with our guests. We are a team that goes above and beyond to make each guests’ stay unforgettable. Not only is our staff a team but we are also a family and we welcome and encourage each and every guest to be a part of our family. It’s this inclusiveness and genuine feeling of belonging that brings people back year after year. When you visit The Porches you never have to feel like you are not at home. The Porches The Porches of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, are a collection of traditional, old-world style cabins nestled within the natural splendour of a historic mountain town. Emilie Crider paints a stunning picture of this glorious elevated paradise.