Grand Lodge Studio 176— Walk to Ski Lifts, Pool, Hot Tub

Summary:

Studio condo at the Grand Lodge in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado — a 5-minute walk to the Red Lady Express lift at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Separate King bedroom plus a living-area pullout couch sleeps 4. First-floor unit with easy parking access, pet-friendly (2 dogs max, $50 flat fee), and full use of the Grand Lodge pool, hot tub, steam room, and gym. Free parking, EV charger, and a complimentary shuttle to Elk Avenue run every 15 minutes. Ski-in/ski-out lifestyle for studio pricing.



The Space:

Studio condo on the first floor of the West Building at the Grand Lodge in Mt. Crested Butte — a 5-minute walk to the Red Lady Express lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.



Bedroom: King bedroom

Living Area: Queen pullout couch. Total capacity 4.

Kitchenette: Mini fridge, one-burner cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, full dishes and silverware. No oven.

Bathroom: Full bathroom with tub/shower, towels, soap, shampoo, hair dryer.



Grand Lodge amenities included: indoor/outdoor heated pool, hot tub, dry sauna, steam room, fitness center, elevator, ski storage at the base with Butte & Co, complimentary town shuttle every 15 minutes, free parking (one pass per unit), and EV charger.



Location inside the building: first floor, West Building. The back entrance is steps from the back parking spots — easy access for loading skis and walking your dog.



3 Pros / 2 Cons



+ Shortest walk to the lifts at the Grand Lodge — 5 minutes to the Red Lady Express.

+ First-floor pet access (2 dogs max, $50 pet fee).

+ Resort amenities (pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym) included.



- Entry door is close to the bed; light sleepers should pack earplugs.

- Older building with individually owned units; clean and well kept, not new-build.



Guest Access:

Self check-in with a keypad code sent the day before arrival.



You have private access to the entire studio. You also have full use of the shared Grand Lodge amenities: indoor/outdoor heated pool, hot tub, dry sauna, steam room, fitness center, elevator, and lobby seating by the fireplace.



Parking: one free outdoor parking pass per unit, plus free street parking. Additional vehicles park on the street. EV charger on property.



Ski storage: overnight ski and bike storage at the base with our partner Butte & Co — skip hauling gear through the lobby.



Note: Grand Lodge amenities (pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym) are operated by the building's on-site management, not by Traverse. Operating hours and occasional closures are set by the building and are outside our control.



The Neighborhood:

Mt. Crested Butte is a small base-area ski village at the foot of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado's Elk Mountains. The Grand Lodge sits at 6 Emmons Road — the closest lodge to the Red Lady Express, the gateway lift that feeds Crested Butte's 1,547 acres of terrain.



From the Grand Lodge:

• Red Lady Express lift base — 5-minute walk

• Base village shops, ski rentals, coffee, and lunch (Camp 4 Coffee, Butte 66, Christy Sports) — 2-minute walk

• Historic Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte (dining, shops, galleries, breweries) — 8-minute complimentary shuttle from the lobby, running every 15 minutes



Crested Butte is Colorado's designated Wildflower Capital; the annual Crested Butte Wildflower Festival runs in mid-July. Summer activities include lift-served mountain biking, hiking trails like Oh-Be-Joyful and Rustler Gulch, rafting on the Taylor and East rivers, and fly fishing in the Gunnison River basin.



Nearest airports: Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is a 45-minute drive; Denver International (DEN) is a 4.5-hour drive through some of Colorado's best mountain scenery.



Getting Around:

Once you arrive, a car is optional.



Complimentary Town Shuttle: Pick up at the Grand Lodge lobby. Runs every 15 minutes between Mt. Crested Butte and historic Crested Butte (Elk Avenue). Operates daily, winter and summer.



Walking: Base-area village shops, dining, and the Red Lady Express lift are all within a 5-minute walk.



Driving: Free outdoor parking spot (one pass per unit). EV charger on property. Additional vehicles use free street parking.



Airports:

• Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) — 45 minutes by car or airport shuttle

• Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) — 2.5 hours by car

• Denver International (DEN) — 4.5 hours by car (4+ hours in winter with snow)



Winter driving: US-50 and CO-135 are well maintained but add buffer time in storms. A rear- or all-wheel-drive vehicle with snow tires is strongly recommended November–April.



Other Things to Note:

• STR license 303954



A few things to set accurate expectations:



3 Pros / 2 Cons



+ Closest lodge to the Red Lady Express lift — 5-minute walk to the lift base.

+ First-floor, side-door access makes it genuinely pet-friendly (2 dogs max; pet fee applies).

+ Grand Lodge resort amenities included: pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym.



- The King bed is positioned near the hallway entry. Light sleepers on busy weekends may want earplugs.

- Grand Lodge is an older building with individually owned units. Clean and well kept; cosmetics aren't new-build.



Logistics:

• Studio layout: Separate King bedroom + living-area pullout couch. Sleeps 4 adults.

• Kitchenette (not a full kitchen): mini fridge, one-burner cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker. No oven.

• No in-unit washer/dryer. Mid-stay linen turnover available on request, 24-hour notice.

• No A/C — Mt. Crested Butte sits at 9,375 ft and rarely needs it.

• Pet-friendly: 2 dogs max, $50 flat fee.



Check-in: Self check-in with keypad code (sent the day before arrival).

Check-out: 10am.



Interaction with Guests:

Traverse manages this property — a boutique Colorado property manager based in Crested Butte and Leadville. A real person is on call throughout your stay.



Before arrival: You'll get a welcome email with link to door code, directions, parking, and a link to our digital guidebook with restaurant picks, trail suggestions, and grocery tips.



During your stay: Chris and the Traverse team respond within the hour during business hours (sooner for urgent issues). For anything on the Grand Lodge amenity side (pool, hot tub, sauna, front-door issues), we'll route you to the building's on-site management.



After check-out: We welcome every bit of feedback. If something wasn't right, we'd rather hear it from you than read it in a review — and we'll make it right.