Grand Lodge Crested Butte | Pet-Friendly Studio, Walk to Lifts, Pool & Hot Tub

Summary:

A refreshed, pet-friendly studio in the Grand Lodge — a short, step-free walk to the Crested Butte lifts. Sleeps 4.



✔ Dogs genuinely welcome

✔ 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

✔ Step-free access, keypad self check-in, free parking



♡ "even nicer than the pictures show" — April, Mar '26



» 2 min walk to the lifts » 7 min to Elk Avenue » 45 min to GUC airport



The Space:

A recently refreshed, dog-friendly studio on the 3rd floor of the Grand Lodge at the base of Mt. Crested Butte — reached step-free by elevator, set up 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, and coffee maker, plus a desk — cook simple meals in and get a little work done.

➔ Bathroom: One full bathroom.

➔ Access: Step-free and wheelchair accessible by elevator.

➔ Pets: Dogs are genuinely welcome (up to 2 pets max, $50 flat fee) — 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 refreshed, pet-friendly studio a short, step-free walk to the lifts

✔ Indoor and outdoor heated pools plus a hot tub for after a day out

✔ A cook-in kitchenette and the free town shuttle steps away



2 Cons:

✗ It's a studio — open and efficient, not built for large groups

✗ Built in 1999, a 3-star building with dated common areas; no A/C and no in-unit washer/dryer



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. The unit is reached step-free by elevator. 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; if you fly in, ask us about the airport shuttle service our guests use. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is about a 45-minute drive; Denver is roughly 4 hours.



Other Things to Note:

- 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.

- Step-free and wheelchair accessible by elevator.

- Dogs welcome (up to 2 pets max, $50 flat fee). 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, need an airport shuttle tip, or want local recommendations? Just ask.