While Beaver Creek set the standard for luxury ski resort accommodations, Village Walk set the bar within the resort itself. Constructed in 2007, the Village Walk enclave became the most sought after lodging option in a community known for its luxury and amenities.

Our Village Walk home on Beaver Creek Mountain is a spacious and luxurious 4 bedroom design featuring direct ski-in/ski-out access from the residence to the “Dally” ski run, the home features high-end finishes and furnishings, a gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, granite countertops and custom cabinetry. The home also features vaulted ceilings, a soaring rock fireplace in the great room and state of the art electronics. In addition to the 4 bedrooms (the master suite is located on the upper level for the utmost in privacy, while the other bedrooms are on the ground level); there is also a ski room, an outdoor private hot tub that is accessible from 2 lower level bedrooms and a 2 car garage.

After a day on the slopes, while the home is most inviting and relaxing, the location is premier. An easy walk to the core of Beaver Creek Village for a hot cocoa by the skating rink, dinner at one of the many family-friendly restaurants, a show at The Vilar, the opportunities are endless.

Perfect for families including multi-generational, those with “Nannies”, friends or groups as the homes sleep 8 in luxury and comfort. Even better, the exclusivity of Village Walk during the holidays, the ultimate present.

As the economy begins to stabilize, we at The Society have enjoyed an increase in calls concerning our marketing services for vacation home rentals. Yet, before considering a purchase and/or interviewing management companies, it may be best to “Try Before You Buy”.

Let’s face it, we have all been on vacation and while enjoying ourselves, we begin to fantasize about the possibility of a vacation home purchase and start looking in the windows of real estate offices next door to the tee-shirt shop. While ownership can take many different forms from interval-ownership, time-shares, full ownership, partnerships and so forth, we suggest you “rent before you buy”.

1) Learning the Lay of the Land: Recently I enjoyed a vacation in Costa Rica. We stayed at a wonderful resort community and were truly enjoying the exemplary service provided by the management company representing our vacation home rental. We opened a dialogue with the management company assuming they would be most proactive in assisting us with a purchase and management contract in the community. To our surprise, the management company advised us 1) High-season is vastly different than the time we were visiting and 2) they suggested another area of Costa Rica to visit and 3) consider visiting at different times of the year. The management’s suggestions were right on target. We found a neighboring area we were even more impressed with and were assured in-season crowds would be minimal. All of this came about due to my comment “If I have to place a book on my lounge chair at 7AM to reserve it, I will not be a happy camper”.

2) Multiple Visits: From my experience as a real estate broker with experience in resort communities, I suggest visiting 3-4 times before making a purchase. By visiting multiple times, you can assess if the initial “wow-factor” continues on each visit and learn about the different seasons. For example, one of my clients bought in Vail, Colorado for the skiing. Yet, after a summer visit and enjoyment of the many golf courses, the clients now rent their vacation residence during the winter months (through The Society) and enjoy the summers on the golf course and biking the many mountain and paved trails.

If not, you will be soon. With the increased popularity of Latin America, Belize will soon be one of the hot destinations for the next decade. We suggest you consider a visit now and have bragging rights later. For those who may not know, Belize is an easy 2 hour flight from Miami and Houston with other major cities offering non-stop and direct flight service.

While technically positioned in Latin America due south of Cancun and west of The Cayman Islands, Belize has more in common with the sunny Caribbean with 270 miles of Caribbean coastline, a hot, humid climate and a dress code of light and casual.

The beaches are truly legendary offering the finest of the Caribbean Sea without the built-up hotel and resort zones of their neighbor to the North. Travel to Belize is quite easy, just a valid passport and no visas are required for citizens of the United States, the European community — including Great Britain and Ireland, South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand. (Tourists are permitted a maximum 30 day visit).

Belize’s high season for tourism is similar to the Caribbean and runs from late November to late April, a perfect antidote against the winter in North America. The average daytime temperature is 80°F; however, we suggest a light sweater or windbreaker due to possible evening chill between December and February.

A getaway to Belize can be active, passive or both. Many visitors do enjoy the many activities from water sports to river and forest excursions similar to options in Costa Rica. Also, the Mayan history is fascinating. For those in search of true relaxation, Belize beaches are glorious with human-scale development dominated by smaller resorts and private vacation rentals. With a population of only 280,000, open and unspoiled space is plentiful, a true rarity in the Caribbean and Latin America.

At present The Society offers 16 unique vacation rentals in Belize ranging from a one bedroom flat to a 7 bedroom villa on a private island. May we suggest Las Terrazas, a wonderful resort/vacation villa rental. If you are in search of a truly unique vacation away from the crowds and masses, we suggest Belize, a true paradise so close, yet so far.