Summary:
Pet-friendly studio in the Grand Lodge — a short walk to the Crested Butte lifts, with a cook-in kitchenette. Sleeps 4.
✔ Dogs welcome ($50 fee)
✔ King bed plus a king Murphy bed, full bath
✔ Cook-in kitchenette: stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher
✔ Indoor and outdoor heated pools plus a hot tub
✔ Keypad self check-in, free parking
♡ "skiers paradise — minutes from the base lifts" — John, Mar '26
» 2 min walk to the lifts » 7 min to Elk Avenue » 45 min to GUC airport
The Space:
A dog-friendly studio in the Grand Lodge at the base of Mt. Crested Butte — an open, easy-care layout for travelers who want to bring their pet and cook between adventures.
➔ Sleeping: A king bed, plus a king Murphy bed that folds down at night, so four sleep comfortably in one open room.
➔ Kitchenette: Stove, mini fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and cookware — guests cook breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in.
➔ Bathroom: One full bathroom with a tub.
➔ Pets: Dogs are genuinely welcome — easy in and out for walks, with trails and town a short stroll away.
➔ Building Amenities: Indoor and outdoor heated pools, hot tub, gym, elevator, and a lobby with a fireplace.
3 Pros:
✔ A pet-friendly studio a short walk to the lifts, with a real cook-in kitchenette
✔ Indoor and outdoor heated pools plus a hot tub for after a day out
✔ A consistently top-rated unit — clean, quiet, and quick to respond
2 Cons:
✗ It's a pet-friendly building, so you may occasionally hear a neighbor's dog
✗ Built in 1999, a 3-star building with dated common areas; no A/C and no in-unit washer/dryer
Please Note: We do utilize a weblink outside the platform that directs guests to our guidebook. You will receive an email with this link. This is the ONLY way guests can access check-in information, and facilitates the collection of pet fees and other special requests/upgraded services we offer.
Guest Access:
You have the entire studio to yourself, plus full access to the Grand Lodge's shared amenities: the indoor and outdoor heated pools, hot tub, gym, and fireplace lobby. Check in yourself anytime with the keypad code — there's no front desk at the Grand Lodge, but we respond quickly by message. Your unit comes with free parking and easy in-and-out for walks with your dog. Shared amenities are operated by the building's HOA and can occasionally close for maintenance.
The Neighborhood:
The Grand Lodge sits at the base of Mt. Crested Butte, a short walk from the Crested Butte Mountain Resort lifts, with shops and dining right at the Red Lady Express base and the free town shuttle stopping steps away (it runs to town about every 15 minutes). Summer trails leave from the base, and a convenience store and coffee are close by. Historic downtown Crested Butte and its Elk Avenue — galleries, restaurants, and preserved Old West architecture — are about a seven-minute drive. The area is a year-round outdoor base: skiing and snowshoeing in winter; hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and wildflower season in summer. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is about a 45-minute drive.
Getting Around:
You don't need a car here — the lifts, shops, dining, and a convenience store are all within a short walk, and the free town shuttle stops steps from the door (about every 15 minutes to historic downtown Crested Butte, roughly 7 minutes away). If you do drive, your unit comes with free parking. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is about a 45-minute drive; Denver is roughly 4 hours.
Other Things to Note:
License Account # 315954
- Check-in after 4:00 PM / checkout before 10:00 AM, keypad self check-in.
- Sleeps 4: 1 king bed + 1 king Murphy bed in an open studio layout.
- Dogs welcome — please let us know about your pets before arrival.
- No A/C and no in-unit washer/dryer (coin laundry is in the building). Kitchenette has a stove, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker.
- Pools, hot tub, and gym are run by the building's HOA and can close for maintenance without notice.
- The Grand Lodge is a 3-star building (built 1999) with dated common areas.
- CO and smoke alarms and a fire extinguisher are installed.
Interaction with Guests:
Check-in is self-serve with your keypad code, so you can arrive on your own schedule — no front desk to coordinate with. We're a message away before and during your stay and reply quickly (guests regularly mention how responsive and helpful our host Erin is). Traveling with your dog or want local trail and restaurant recommendations? Just ask.
