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Featured Steamboat Lodging: Over the Edge Named one of the Top 10 Rental Homes in North America

Posted on19. Jul, 2010 by Robin.

This just in! TripAdvisor.com, the world’s largest travel review website, just came out with a list of the Top 10 Vacation Rental Homes in North America and Over the Edge was named to the list!

“For travelers looking for an elegant place to call home after a day out on the slopes, Over the Edge offers the perfect blend of fun and luxury. With fourteen foot high ceilings, a rooftop deck lookout, and three spacious living areas, travelers will have plenty of space to unwind. For nightly entertainment, the property also features a home theater with a 140-inch screen and an indoor recreation room equipped with a basketball court.”

- TripAdvisor

This is a spectacular mountain home:  9,000 square feet, right on the slopes, seven bedrooms each with a private bathroom, five-star amenities including a game room and bar, home theater, indoor basketball court and roof top hot tub.

All seven of the bedrooms are beautifully appointed and sleep a total of 16 guests. Rooms also feature access to one of the home’s many balconies overlooking the slopes of the Steamboat Ski Area.

The home was designed for entertaining with a beautiful professional kitchen and three seating areas for up to 30 people. There are three living areas, ample outdoor living areas on the balconies. The game room features a pool table, shuffleboard table, poker table, a bar, two large flat screen TVs and comfortable leather couches.

Moving Mountains Chalets is honored to make this home available for ski vacation rental in Steamboat Springs. View the complete photo gallery on our website, www.movingmountains.com.

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Sunpie’s Bistro, Downtown Steamboat Springs

Posted on19. Jul, 2010 by Steamboat Springs.

   If you want some down home southern comfort food and the feeling that everyone knows your name, or soon will, head down to Sunpie’s Bistro. Sunpie’s has a New Orleans flair and is a popular drinking place for the local rugby team.   Expect something interesting to happen every time you’re there. For a heart stopper, try the Coucon de Lait – pulled pork with gravy and French fries on the sandwich. It’s always a friendly crowd at ‘the Pie’ as the locals call it.
 
   Sunpie's is located in Downtown Steamboat along the Yampa River at about 7th and Yampa Ave.  Don't worry about the Rugby Team, this is a very family friendly place until it gets late and the location along the river makes for a great place to relax in the sun on the huge backyard seating area.

  For more info call Jon at 970-819-6930 or send me an email. I respect your time and will answer your questions without a sales pitch. You can also click back to the Steamboat Springs blog main page or go to my Steamboat Real Estate page if you want to search for property in Steamboat.

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Take a Hike and a fly rod to Harrison Creek

Posted on17. Jul, 2010 by Steamboat Springs.

   The Yampa River is a beautiful river for Fly Fishing, tubers, dogs and more. For those who prefer a little more privacy while they fish, Harrison Creek is a beautiful secluded spot that’s only about a 15-minute hike. Drive 8 miles past 131 heading up Rabbit Ears Pass. On the right, just before Highway 40 veers to the left, there’s a small road. Park at the end and walk past a couple of campsites – about five minutes. The trail is a little hard to locate, but can be found just past a campfire ring. The trail wanders down pretty steeply. There are two stream crossings before reaching Harrison Creek. The landscape is currently speckled with wildflowers of every color. An open field and aspen grove are a great place for relaxation in the sun. Down at the river, there is shade and you’ll be guaranteed to avoid the crowds and plenty of brook and cutthroats. For those who are interested in a little more hiking, cross the creek and head up the other side. This is a steep climb and gets hot during the mid-day hours, so bring plenty of water. The trail is a little overgrown, so be sure to take your bearings as you go.

For more info call Jon at 970-819-6930 or send me an email. I respect your time and will answer your questions without a sales pitch. You can also click back to the Steamboat Springs blog main page or go to my Steamboat, CO Real Estate page if you want to search for property in Steamboat.

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Interest Rates Tell Us It’s Time To Borrow

Posted on16. Jul, 2010 by Prudential Steamboat Realty Blog.

Borrowing money to buy real estate may be a more complex process than it was several years ago, but when interest rates are lower than they've been in the past ...

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The Wild Bunch is back – Frontier Airlines is ready to book

Posted on14. Jul, 2010 by Robin.

The skies above Steamboat will be animated once again with daily air service on Frontier Airlines. Flights on Frontier from Denver to Steamboat Springs/Hayden begin on December 16, 2010 and will run through April 10, 2011. Moving Mountains Chalets can reserve your seats today!

“Frontier travelers now have convenient flight options to reach Steamboat and its incredible Champagne Powder® snow this winter from over 25 key markets across the country,” said Andy Wirth, senior vice president of sales & marketing for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “As a result of the state-of-the-art airport facility and a direct flight program built upon convenience and a variety of options for guests, Steamboat’s direct flight system is unmatched within the industry and truly a key differentiator and competitive advantage for this community.”

Frontier’s new service provides convenient connecting access from key winter vacation markets such as Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New York, Omaha, Orlando, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. to name a few.

Customers on board Frontier’s 99 passenger Embraer 190 aircraft, will begin enjoy comfortable leather seating in a two-by-two configuration. The Company’s Embraer 170/190 fleet will also be outfitted with Gogo in-flight internet service by the end of 2010.

Find your luxury Steamboat vacation home and start planning your ski trip. Ask us about flights on Frontier Airlines.

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Bank Owned 4BR Cascades Townhome reduced to $414,900

Posted on14. Jul, 2010 by Eliese Pivarnik.

This Bank Owned 4BR Cascades Townhome is now priced at $414,900 for 2134 sq ft of living space.  Three levels of living–2 bedrooms on upper level, 2 bedrooms on lower level, and an open living area/larger deck on main level. There is a two car attached garage, tons of storage, and all appliances including the [...]

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The Truffle Pig in One Steamboat Place

Posted on14. Jul, 2010 by Steamboat Springs.

A new restaurant opened up on the mountain this summer, The Truffle Pig. As part of One Steamboat Place, the Truffle Pig has been highly anticipated for locals and visitors alike for new dining option on the mountain. The Truffle Pig has a modern interior and an incredible patio that overlooks Mt. Werner. The alpenglow in the evening alone is worth the price of the food. An outdoor fireplace with bar-style seating around it is also a great draw for singles or families. The portions a just right, and there are great options for meals in several price ranges. The menu works for kids and adults alike. The ambiance is great and after the menu gets settled, this may end up being one of the winter hot spots for the mountain. I was particularly impressed with the staff who made me feel like I had been coming to the restaurant for a long time and was among friends.

You can call the Truffle Pig at 970-879-7470 if you would like to try it yourself. They serve lunch and dinner. The Truffle Pig is located One Steamboat Place Pricing right next to the gondola.

    For more info call Jon at 970-819-6930 or send me an email. I respect your time and will answer your questions without a sales pitch. You can also click back to the Steamboat Springs blog main page or go to my Steamboat CO Real Estate page if you want to search for property in Steamboat.

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Your Brain at Work – Video

Posted on14. Jul, 2010 by Jay OHare.

After reading 17 books so far this year “Your Brain at Work” by Dr. David Rock has been the most impactful. I discovered the book thru this video of the author giving a talk/presentation at Google.  This is a terrific presentation that’s helpful in understanding why people act the way they do at work and the underlying motivations to those actions. After watching the video I immediately bought the book.

If you’ve ever been nervous before a big meeting or presentation this book explains why. If you’ve ever blown an opportunity or had a meltdown with a colleague this books sheds light on why that might have happened. What sets the book apart from others is the familiar context the author uses. The book follows two people, a husband and wife, during a typical work day. He’s a consultant, she’s a marketing exec at a new job. The book presents familiar work scenarios for each chapter  which taxes a certain part of the brain (like a meeting with a big client or a conflict with a co-worker). The chapters illustrate typical brain responses then explains what’s going on inside the brain. Each chapter ends with the scenario replayed using the new understanding.

It’s surprising to learn that most of us work in a way that doesn’t fit how our brain works. For example, most of us check email first thing in the morning. That’s the opposite of what we should do. There’s plenty more enlightening and counterintuitive lessons in the book.

This is a video of a talk the author gave at Google which summarizes much of what’s in the book.

(Click here if you can’t see the video.)

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