Winter Park · Second Homes
Buying a second home in Winter Park
Buying a second home in Winter Park, Colorado? Find the right condo, townhome or mountain home near the resort, 1.5 hours from Denver, with a local on your side.
The weekend place that's actually close
For a Front Range family, Winter Park may be the easiest mountain second home to use. It's about 1.5 hours from Denver over Berthoud Pass, and on winter weekends the Winter Park Express ski train runs from Denver Union Station to the resort. A place you can reach on a Friday night is a place you'll actually use.
It isn't only a ski town, either. Trestle Bike Park, hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails and summer concerts in Hideaway Park keep second homes busy year-round.
Find My Winter Park Weekend Place
Matching the home to how you'll use it
- Lock-and-leave. A condo or townhome near the resort is easy to close up after a weekend. Check what the HOA covers.
- Room for everyone. How many people do you picture visiting at once? Bedrooms don't need to be huge, since most time is spent in the kitchen and living area and outside, but beds and bathrooms add up fast.
- Gear and garages. Skis, bikes and boots need somewhere to go. Mudrooms and garages earn their keep here.
- Rent it sometimes? Many Winter Park owners rent part of the year, and it's one of the county's busiest rental areas. If you'd like to, see Winter Park vacation rentals.
The care a second home needs
Homes that sit empty during the week need a close look at heat, plumbing, roofs and decks. At the inspection I bring my own moisture meter and flashlight. I can also connect you with local inspectors and insurance agents who know mountain homes. Winter Park has more visitors and more short-term rentals than Fraser next door, and I'll tell you honestly how that feels on a given street.
How I help
New listings go straight to your inbox through MLS alerts, and I watch eXp Exclusives and my network for homes before they're everywhere. I run a market analysis on any home you like, tour with you on video when you can't come up, and tell you whether a home checks off 85% of your list. See every step on how I help you buy.
Other places to look
Want a bit more value a few minutes from the lifts? Compare buying in Fraser. Prefer water to ski runs? See second homes in Grand Lake. The county-wide guide is second homes in Grand County.
Get in touch or book a 30-minute call and tell me how you picture using the place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take the train to a Winter Park second home?
On winter weekends, the Winter Park Express runs from Denver Union Station to Winter Park Resort. The rest of the year, it's about a 1.5-hour drive from Denver over Berthoud Pass.
Is a Winter Park condo a good second home?
For many people, yes, because it's easy to lock up and leave. I'll go through the HOA dues, rules and rental policies with you before you buy.
Can I rent out my Winter Park second home?
Many owners do. Rules depend on the exact property and HOA, and I check the current ones before you make an offer.
Winter Park
What second homes looks like in Winter Park
Home of Winter Park Resort and Mary Jane, and the closest Grand County town to Denver.
- The homes
- Condos and townhomes near the resort, ski-in/ski-out, and luxury mountain homes. Neighborhoods include Rendezvous, Old Town and the Hideaway Park area. One of the county's busiest short-term rental areas.
- Why people choose it
- Skiers, mountain bikers and second-home owners, many of whom rent out their place part of the year, plus locals who work at the resort and in town.
- Schools people ask about
- Fraser Valley Elementary in Fraser, then East Grand Middle School and Middle Park High School in Granby.
- Getting around
- About 1.5 hours to Denver over Berthoud Pass, the closest Grand County town to the city. The Winter Park Express ski train runs from Denver Union Station on winter weekends.
- Nearby
- Winter Park Resort and Mary Jane, Trestle Bike Park, Hideaway Park concerts and events, and hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails.
- The trade-off
- Compared with Fraser: right at the resort, but higher prices, more visitors and more short-term rentals.
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Ready to make your move with Rebecca Smyth, Real Estate Agent?