Village at Breckenridge Resort

Most properties in Breckenridge offer condo rentals, but the Village is unique in that it offers both condo rentals and more traditional hotel-style lodging. The property is truly laid out like a small village, with five different buildings and a central plaza. There are a number of common areas for guests to congregate, which helps diffuse the crowds (a bit) in the winter, when the property gets packed with families.The mountain lodge decor of the Village is pretty typical for Breckenridge. The main common spaces have pine wood walls, stone floors and large fireplaces. The condos are individually owned, and decor -- as well as the level of updating -- varies, but most have wood furniture, pine bed frames, and plaid details.

The Village is as close to downtown Breckenridge as it gets. It's also an easy walk to Breckenridge Brewery, which has good food and beer, and the local ice arena. The Quicksilver ski lift on-site leads to Peak 9, so guests won't have to walk far to get to the slopes.- 2-hour drive from Denver International Airport

• 2-minute walk to the closest ski lift, which goes to Peak 9
• 6-minute walk to the closest brewery, Breckenridge Brewery
• 9-minute walk to the Stephen C. West Ice Arena, for ice skating
• 14-minute walk to the Breck-Connect Gondola
• 15-minute walk to the Breckenridge Welcome Center
• 4-minute drive to City Market, for groceries and resupply

There are 240 rooms and condo units at The Village. Hotel rooms -- called Deluxe Rooms -- have bathrooms with shower/tub combos (they're a little tight), mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. They're large for hotel rooms, but small compared to the condo units.Condos range from studio to four-bedroom units, and are individually owned, with varying decor. All come with full modern kitchens, wood-burning fireplaces, and in most cases, balconies or patios. Upgrading from a Deluxe Room to a Studio Condo doesn't cost much, and is well worth it if cooking is a priority. But Studio Condos have double or queen beds, so couples who want a king might prefer the hotel room.- Free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs

• Deluxe Rooms have a king or two double beds and mini-fridges
• One- to four-bedroom condos have wood-burning fireplaces
• The full modern kitchens in the condos have granite countertops, utensils, and cookware
• Condo decor generally has a mountain theme, but quality varies
• Studio Condos are a good value; upgrading from a Deluxe Room is a small fee and gets you full kitchens and larger bathrooms
• Pets are not allowed in the Village Condos, but they are allowed in the Village Hotel, for a fee

• Attractive indoor/outdoor pool
• Redwood deck with multiple hot tubs
• Fitness center with older machines is small for how many people it serves.
• Quicksilver ski lift to Peak 9 on-site
• Free shuttle service around Breckenridge
• Seasonal winter childcare center
• Use of the amenities at One Ski Hill Place, which include the two-lane bowling alley, screening rooms, indoor pool area, and game room
• On-site ski and snowboard rentals, plus storage

The Park Avenue Pub is open for dining year-round, and serves comfort food for dinner only in a casual environment.The Maggie, a lively apres-ski bar, is open in the winter for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving salads, sandwiches, coffee, snacks, and outdoor barbecue. It's located at the base of Peak 9, close to The Village's ski lift.