Posted on 3/11/2013 by Alyssa Hubbard

Top 5 Properties in Keystone to Host Your Family Reunion This Summer

Keystone Resort is the perfect place to host a destination family reunion or group function, featuring unforgettable scenery, endless activities, and perfect summer weather.  Colorado gets on average 300 days of sunshine a year and summer temperatures tend to hover around 70 degrees, making it the perfect escape from the hot and humid summer weather in other areas of the country.  It is also just 90 minutes from the Denver International Airport, making it very accessible for all of your family or group members. Summer activities like whitewater rafting, biking, hiking, scenic gondola rides, golf, and boating offer something for everyone.  Other activities include shopping, dining and visiting summer events and festivals such as the Dillon Farmer's Market and Bluegrass and Beer Festival.  There are also TONS of accommodation options that will fit any size group and budget, from studio condos, multi-bedroom townhomes up to large private homes. SummitCove also offers discounted lodging for your whole group and cash back to the reunion organizer when you sign up for our Rocky Mountains Reunions Program.  Here is our list of the top 5 properties to host your Family or Group Reunion this summer.   [caption id="attachment_14325" align="alignnone" width="300"]Private Home for Family Reunions in Colorado Keystone Prospector's Home for Family Reunions in Colorado[/caption] 1. Keystone Prospector's Home #669 This lavish and recently built private home in Keystone offers rustic luxury in the mountains with modern conveniences. This beautiful residence features high end appliances, heated garage, beautiful exposed beams, original artwork, outdoor hot tub, multiple wet bars, and numerous living areas, perfect for playing charades or hosting a cocktail hour.  This private home is perfect for a large gathering of 2 or 3 families, as it sleeps up to 16 people in beds and even has side by side bunk rooms, perfect for the kids!  There is plenty of seating available in the dining area and the huge gourmet kitchen will allow you to prepare meals for your entire group without breaking a sweat.  This home has a large outdoor patio and a top of the line gas grill, because what is a reunion without a barbeque and good home cooking!  The superior quality, spacious and luxurious interior and convenient location of this home make it the perfect place to host your family for your next reunion!  The only problem you will have is getting everyone to leave at the end of your vacation! 2. The Springs Condominiums The Springs Condos are perfect for a large group that has multiple families, and especially those with kids!  SummitCove Vacation Lodging manages over 18 properties in this building, ranging from studios up to 3 and 4 bedrooms, meaning everyone can have their own space in individual condos, while still enjoying the convenience of being in the same building and taking advantage of the amazing amenities. The location can't be beat as you are just steps away from the Keystone Gondola and the shops, restaurants, and activities hosted at River Run Village. The Springs boasts some of the best common area features in the entire resort, including a beautifully landscape outdoor area with large heated swimming pool and waterslide, multiple hot tubs, numerous outdoor grills, gazebo and eating spaces. Inside is a stone fireplace, pool table, steam room, fitness facility, theater room and children's play area complete with toys and a kids playhouse!  Your family will have a blast staying at The Springs.   3.  Goldenrod Home #7 This 5 bedroom, 5 bath private home is located in the Keystone Ranch area at Keystone and is just minutes from the Keystone Ranch Golf Course and Restaurant.  This beautiful home embraces luxury, with large spacious rooms, a gourmet kitchen, spectacular views, private hot tub, multiple living areas and 2 stone fireplaces.  There will be plenty of room for everyone to spread out here and enjoy each others company.  The kitchen is a chef's dream with a gas range, large refrigerator and dual ovens, along with ample counter space for easy food preparation. It also features a mini fridge, two sinks, and two dishwashers as well as a pull out broiler, making cooking for your group a total breeze.  There is also a large patio with barbecue grill for dinner or cocktails outside on a warm summer afternoon.  This home even has a Nintendo Wii in the den area, fun for the whole family, especially those kids who can't seem to put down their electronicsThis spacious home has a large yard and is close to hiking, biking, golf, and even ATV off-roading areas.   4. Settler's Creek Townhomes Tucked away in East Keystone, Settler's Creek Townhomes make you feel like you are in your own little world, yet you are just less than a mile from the resort.  These beautiful townhomes are one of Keystone's most recent lodging additions and are backed up to the woods on a hill with beautiful mountain views and you have fishing, bike paths and hiking trails just outside your doorThese comfortable properties vary in size from 2 to 4 bedrooms, accommodating any size family.   These multi-story residences are luxurious and modern and will make you feel right at home.  Most of the units include gas fireplaces, spacious master suites, new appliances, fantastic views and some have garages as well. Settler's Creek has a spectacular common area in the middle of the 'block' with a heated pool, 2 hot tubs, barbecue grill and the popular 'Minnie's Cabin', which is a meeting place that includes a kitchen area, fireplace, pool table and additional seating. It's a great place to host a barbecue or pool party in the summertime.  You will not be disappointed with these wonderful townhomes in Keystone.   5.  Keystone Gulch Estate #1688 and Flying Dutchman Condos Keystone Gulch Estate is located less than a quarter of a mile down the road from Flying Dutchman condos, in the West Keystone area. You can use the home to sleep some of your group and host group functions and then have additional people in your party stay at the Flying Dutchman condos.  Keystone Gulch Estate is a large home that sleeps 12 and has some great amenities including a private hot tub room, large vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, heated garage, Foosball table, and a huge master suite.  Just a short walk or drive down the road takes you to Flying Dutchman condos, which all vary in size, but work perfectly for extra accommodations if you have a group larger than 12.  The grounds at Flying Dutchman are beautifully landscaped in the summertime with luscious green fields of grass, beautiful flowers, a large heated outdoor pool, and even a sand volleyball court to host a friendly tournament! These properties are both near the Keystone Stables, golf courses in Keystone and just minutes from the Mountain House base area.   Stop thinking about a reunion and start planning one this summer in Keystone!  SummitCove Vacation Lodging will provide you with a dedicated Vacation Planner who can help you with all of the details along the way, making the process painless. They can even offer suggestions and help on activities, event planning, and dates in addition to finding you the perfect accommodations.  You will receive discounted lodging for your entire group, plus the reunion organizer has an added incentive; receiving 5% cash back from every reservation made in the group when you sign up for our Rocky Mountain Reunions Program.  You can use this extra money to host the big barbecue, pay for activities, or even to pay for your own lodging!  It's a great deal and everyone is sure to have a wonderful time visiting Keystone.  Call us today for more details!
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