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Aspen and Vail Facts for Rental Guests
Quick answer
Aspen and Vail are surrounded by the White River National Forest, which the U.S. Forest Service describes as 2.3 million acres of public land in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. On BnB Search, the Aspen and Vail vacation rentals hub lists 323 places, 252 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
White River National Forest (USFS)
- Size: 2.3 million acres of public land.
- Ski resorts: 11 ski resorts in the forest, according to the Forest Service; its winter sports page covers Aspen-area resorts such as Aspen Highlands, as well as Vail.
- High peaks: 10 peaks over 14,000 feet.
- Wilderness: eight wilderness areas covering more than a third of the forest's acreage.
- Well-known sites: the Forest Service names Maroon Bells and Hanging Lake among its destinations.
Why this matters for renters: trailheads and backcountry near your rental may be National Forest land, so check Forest Service alerts and rules for the sites you plan to visit.
What our Aspen and Vail listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 323 listings in total: 252 individual stays, 39 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 30 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 2 other local listings that are not rentals.
- Area tags: Aspen 153, Vail 48, Snowmass Village 25, Beaver Creek 17, Basalt / Carbondale 9. Our area tags are broad, so open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.
- Words in the stay titles: of the 252 stays, 8 mention a mountain view; 6 mention ski-in/ski-out; 23 mention a hot tub or spa; 12 mention a pool; 8 mention pets or dogs; 4 mention cabin; 48 mention condo. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Aspen and Vail hub (map and filters) or in the full Aspen and Vail listings directory.
Before you book a Aspen and Vail rental
- Aspen or Vail: open the map pin; Aspen and Vail are separate towns.
- Ski access: confirm ski-in/ski-out or shuttle details with the host; titles are written by hosts.
- Parking: ask how many cars the rental allows and whether parking is included.
- Pets: confirm the pet policy and fees with the host.
FAQ
How big is the White River National Forest?
2.3 million acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
How many ski resorts are in the White River National Forest?
The Forest Service lists 11.
How many Aspen and Vail rentals does BnB Search list?
323 listings, including 252 individual stays. The rest are lodging businesses, rental companies or other local listings.
Does BnB Search book the stay?
No. Compare on the hub, then book on the site linked from the listing.
Places to stay in our Aspen and Vail, Colorado directory
Each of these listings has its own BnB Search page. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, and shows no ratings.
- The Spa at Grand Hyatt Vail
- Vail International – 2 and 3 Bedroom Condos in Lionshead
- Vail Residences at Cascade Village, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
- Viceroy Snowmass
- Woodrun Place – Ski-In/Ski-Out Rentals in Snowmass
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