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Silverthorne, Colorado Vacation Rental Houses and Condos.

Silverthorne and Silverthorne, Colorado vacation rentals by owner house and condo rentals are in a town in Summit County, Colorado, United States.

Silverthorne Colorado is named after Hangin' Judge Silverthorne. A Summit County pioneer and judge from the late 1800's famous for his strict demeanor. Silverthorne the town was incorporated in the late 1960's. Silverthorne began as a convenient place to move buildings from the site of old Dillon which is now at the very deepest spot in Lake Dillon. The first post office and general store were both buildings moved from old Dillon. The Old Dillon Inn, famous for its neon "BA" sign, (The R never having been illuminated,) is another transplant from old Dillon. Recently when the sign was refurbished, the R which was painted on behind the dead neon letter was simply left out. For many years, unbeknownst to the owners, original works of art by famous western artists Frederick Remington and Charles Russell adorned the walls of the Old Dillon Inn. In the early '70's,

The Old DI as it is known locally, was sold to a man who recognized the paintings, whereupon the paintings were promptly removed and the mortgage was defaulted on. At least one building in Silverthorne was moved from the town of Kokomo which was bought by the Climax mine in order to construct a slag pond for their molybdenum mining operation. That building, a former hotel, was placed on the site of the current Eddie Bears store at the approximate center of town. Frank and Nellie Flynt converted the old building into Silverthorne's general store, where they did a good amount of business until Frank Died in the early '70's. The town's identity was originally envisioned as a year round sports destination when the Dillon Dam, A key source of water for Denver, Colorado, began construction in 1964. Later when the Eisenhower Tunnel was finished in 1973, and with the boom in recreational skiing during the late 60's,

Silverthorne became a bedroom community for the seasonal workers who supported Summit County's ski industry. The Eisenhower Tunnel goes through the Continental Divide near Loveland Pass. The new tunnel linked Silverthorne with Denver via Interstate 70 as well as many major Colorado ski resorts. These ski areas include Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Vail and Beaver Creek. The new interstate also opened the way for many commercial businesses including City Market, Summit County Factory Stores, Target, Virgin Islands Ski Rental and many others. Silverthorne enjoys a high quality of life due to the unique alpine environment, restricted growth, and ample outdoor activities.

Silverthorne, Colorado vacation rentals by owner house and condo rentals is an excellent way to enjoy an upscale vacation at budget prices, or at least less than you would have to pay for a comparable hotel room. Silverthorne, Colorado vacation rentals by owner house and condo rentals are just that - private owners sharing their second homes complete with all the amenities their own families enjoy.

Unless otherwise stated Silverthorne, Colorado vacation rentals by owner house and condo rentals have kitchens stocked with pots, pans, dishes, microwaves, dishwashers, and lots of small appliances. That gives you the option of either doing your own cooking in your  Silverthorne, Colorado vacation rentals by owner house and condo rentals, doing carry-out or dining at a nearby restaurant. Nearly 100% of the vacation homes and condos are located in vacation hot spots with a choice of great restaurants near.

Since the market for renters of Silverthorne, Colorado vacation house and condo rentals is so competitive, owners knock themselves out decorating their rental condos, cabins, cottages, villas and houses to be the most attractive in their particular area. You will find many Silverthorne Colorado vacation house and condo rentals decorated better than many 5-star resorts at a fraction of the price. It isn't uncommon to be staying in a $1 million to $5 million home living the life of the privileged few at least for a week at a time. It is a wonderful, pampering experience not to be  easily forgotten.

In addition, the large Silverthorne, Colorado vacation house and condo rentals with three or more bedrooms allow more than one family to share lodging expenses bringing down the cost of many ultra luxurious houses to very affordable levels. Most vacation rentals by owner have enough sleeping space in the bedrooms for the adults and pull-out beds or futons in the common areas for the children to accommodate large family groups.

In short, there is no more rewarding vacation experience or better vacation value than Silverthorne, Colorado vacation rentals by owner house and condo rentals. It's the smart way to vacation.