Grand Lodge Crested Butte | Studio at the Base, Walk to Lifts, Pool & Hot Tub

Summary:

A Grand Lodge studio right at the base of Mt. Crested Butte — a few minutes' walk to the lifts. Sleeps 4.



✔ About a 3-minute walk to the chair lift

✔ King bed plus a king Murphy bed, full bath

✔ Cook-in kitchenette: stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher

✔ Indoor and outdoor heated pools plus a hot tub

✔ Keypad self check-in, free parking



♡ "great location — 3 min walk to lifts" — Yanni, Mar '26



» 3 min walk to the lifts » 7 min to Elk Avenue » 45 min to GUC airport



The Space:

A third-floor studio in the Grand Lodge, right at the base of Mt. Crested Butte — an open, easy-care layout for skiers and small groups who want to be steps from the lifts.



➔ Sleeping: A king bed, plus a king Murphy bed that folds down at night, so four sleep comfortably in one open room.

➔ Kitchenette: Stove, mini fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and cookware — cook breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in.

➔ Bathroom: One full bathroom.

➔ Location: At the base of the Red Lady Express — about a 3-minute walk to first chair, steps from the town shuttle station.

➔ Building Amenities: Indoor and outdoor heated pools, hot tub, gym, elevator, and a lobby with a fireplace.



3 Pros:

✔ Right at the base — about a 3-minute walk to the lifts and steps from the shuttle

✔ Indoor and outdoor heated pools plus a hot tub for after a day out

✔ A cook-in kitchenette — make meals in instead of eating out every night



2 Cons:

✗ It's a studio in a shared, dog-friendly building — open and efficient, and you may occasionally notice neighbor noise

✗ Built in 1999, a 3-star building with dated common areas; no A/C and no in-unit washer/dryer



Guest Access:

You have the entire studio to yourself, plus full access to the Grand Lodge's shared amenities: the indoor and outdoor heated pools, hot tub, gym, and fireplace lobby. There's an elevator to the 3rd floor. Check in yourself anytime with the keypad code — there's no front desk at the Grand Lodge, but we respond quickly by message. Your unit comes with free parking. Shared amenities are operated by the building's HOA and can occasionally close for maintenance.



The Neighborhood:

The Grand Lodge sits right at the base of Mt. Crested Butte, about a 3-minute walk from the Crested Butte Mountain Resort lifts, with shops and dining at the Red Lady Express base and the town shuttle station steps away (the free shuttle runs to town about every 15 minutes). Summer trails leave from the base, and a convenience store and coffee are close by. Historic downtown Crested Butte and its Elk Avenue — galleries, restaurants, and preserved Old West architecture — are about a seven-minute drive. The area is a year-round outdoor base: skiing and snowshoeing in winter; hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and wildflower season in summer. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is about a 45-minute drive.



Getting Around:

You don't need a car here — the lifts, shops, dining, and a convenience store are all within a short walk, and the town shuttle station is steps from the door (the free shuttle runs about every 15 minutes to historic downtown Crested Butte, roughly 7 minutes away). If you do drive, your unit comes with free parking. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is about a 45-minute drive; Denver is roughly 4 hours.



Other Things to Note:

- Check-in after 4:00 PM / checkout before 10:00 AM, keypad self check-in.

- Sleeps 4: 1 king bed + 1 king Murphy bed in an open studio layout.

- Not pet friendly (note: the building itself is dog-friendly, so you may encounter other guests' dogs).

- No A/C and no in-unit washer/dryer (coin laundry is in the building). Kitchenette has a stove, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker.

- Pools, hot tub, and gym are run by the building's HOA and can close for maintenance without notice.

- The Grand Lodge is a 3-star building (built 1999) with dated common areas.

- CO and smoke alarms and a fire extinguisher are installed.



Interaction with Guests:

Check-in is self-serve with your keypad code, so you can arrive on your own schedule — no front desk to coordinate with. We're a message away before and during your stay and reply quickly (guests regularly mention how responsive and helpful our host Erin is). Want local trail, lift, or restaurant recommendations? Just ask.