10/10 Excellent
Kurt V.
25 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great ski/work trip
Kurt V.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
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The Shore House - sun-filled inspiring mountain home
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Snowmass, CO
- Capitol Creek Trail9 min walk
- Snowmass Mall25 min drive
- Snowmass Mountain25 min drive
- Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master
1 Queen Bed
Television Room
1 Double Futon
Upstairs bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining Area
About this property
The Shore House - sun-filled inspiring mountain home
Sunny and private solar house in Snowmass along Capitol Creek. The "Shore House" features a deck with stunning views of the Elk Range and a master suite with separate entry, yoga room and writing nook. The home is situated on 3 acres with 75 yards of stream-front. Easy access to Aspen and Snowmass Village 12 miles away and shopping 5 miles away.
The home is owned by Ted Flanigan, President of an energy and environmental consulting firm based in Los Angeles. He raised his two daughters there and rebuilt it in 1986 as a passive solar large sunny windows on the south, with active solar radiant heating in the master bedroom suite added in 1997. The super-insulated house features a large, vaulted living room, dining and kitchen area, plus a large entry-way "mudroom" for boots and coats.
Amenities include: fully stocked kitchen, plentiful parking, wireless internet, gas grill, new washer and dryer, laptop work space, big screen HDTV, private entry, family-kid friendly, essentials, shampoo, iron, and hair dryer.
Safety features include: safety card, 3 fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and first-aid kit.
The rural landscape is postcard picturesque with creeks, horse ranches, an alpaca farm, St. Benedict's Monastery, the original Rocky Mountain Institute and public access to 957 acres of open space and trails on John Denver's former Windstar property.
The Shore House was originally built in 1974 by Ron Shore and was accredited as one of the top 100 most innovative solar homes in America.
The home is owned by Ted Flanigan, President of an energy and environmental consulting firm based in Los Angeles. He raised his two daughters there and rebuilt it in 1986 as a passive solar large sunny windows on the south, with active solar radiant heating in the master bedroom suite added in 1997. The super-insulated house features a large, vaulted living room, dining and kitchen area, plus a large entry-way "mudroom" for boots and coats.
Amenities include: fully stocked kitchen, plentiful parking, wireless internet, gas grill, new washer and dryer, laptop work space, big screen HDTV, private entry, family-kid friendly, essentials, shampoo, iron, and hair dryer.
Safety features include: safety card, 3 fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and first-aid kit.
The rural landscape is postcard picturesque with creeks, horse ranches, an alpaca farm, St. Benedict's Monastery, the original Rocky Mountain Institute and public access to 957 acres of open space and trails on John Denver's former Windstar property.
The Shore House was originally built in 1974 by Ron Shore and was accredited as one of the top 100 most innovative solar homes in America.
Property manager
Kathy Flanigan
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Snowmass
Snowmass is home to this holiday home. Snowmass Mountain and Buttermilk Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Snowmass Rodeo Grounds or Harris Concert Hall.
Snowmass, CO
What's nearby
- Capitol Creek Trail - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Snowmass Club - 20 min drive - 21.6 km
- Snowmass Mall - 25 min drive - 25.8 km
- Snowmass Mountain - 25 min drive - 16.1 km
- Buttermilk Mountain - 26 min drive - 26.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Woody Creek Tavern - 15 min drive
- Free Range Kitchen & Wine Bar - 9 min drive
- CC Cafe - 9 min drive
- Subway - 9 min drive
- Stubbies Sports Bar & Eatery - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Eric S.
9 Feb 2025
Eric S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Josh R.
6 Feb 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but accessibility lacking
Josh R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eliana C., Denver, CO
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Eliana C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Ryan L.
13 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Ryan L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deborah M., Arlington, VA
27 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! I loved the mountains and bucolic pastures with horses.
Deborah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Imad L.
16 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place for a mountain vacation
Imad L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Caleb W.
15 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Caleb W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
David F.
3 Sept 2018
Beautiful home, magical out in the country setting
David F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Jon M.
12 Mar 2018
Great house!
Jon M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 Jan 2018
Scenic and Serene
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
About the host
Hosted by Kathy Flanigan
Kathy is Ted's sister-in-law who lives in Carbondale. She grew up in Duxbury, MA, a coastal town south of Boston incorporated in 1637. She has over 20 years of hospitality experience having managed operations for a pro-am tennis event held on eastern Long Island the week before the U.S. Open. Kathy attended Boston College and Rollins College.
Why they chose this property
This is a special property in a special part of the country nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
What makes this property unique
Cozy and comfortable with passive and active radiant floor solar. The stunning views of the mountains during the day and the stars at night will make your trip a memorable one.
Languages:
English
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