Looking for the ultimate mountain vacation? Boulder-based InvitedHome, a vacation-rental company specializing in luxury homes, has several convenient options that have garnered national media attention—in the pages of Architectural Digest and on the Travel Channel and HGTV.

Vacation rentals are a big business these days (maybe you’ve heard of Airbnb or VRBO?), but searching for luxury rentals can be time-consuming and risky. InvitedHome believes that by marketing their properties in media outlets, they’re making the process a bit easier. “Of course we have some very private homeowners who don’t want the coverage,” says Wendy Purvey, the company’s chief marketing officer. “But for the owners who are comfortable with it, the exposure helps people find us.”

Ensuring their properties live up to the hype is key for the travel company. “There’s nothing worse than a vacation that isn’t what you thought it would be,” Purvey says. “You want to make sure you are getting what you expect.” InvitedHome uses a proprietary 97-point checklist to guarantee their high-end homes remain pristine. Guests are vetted, bachelor parties are off limits, and onsite personnel ensure the safety of artwork, antiques, and luxurious decor.

The white-glove service extends to renters as well. When a client begins browsing homes in a particular destination (InvitedHome manages 260 properties in nearly a dozen markets), he or she is connected with a travel specialist with knowledge of that area, who helps with the rental process and vacation planning. “Of course these homes are exquisite, but we really take care of our clients,” Purvey says.

Ready to take your vacation prime time? Consider a stay at one of our favorite mountain homes from the InvitedHome collection—all three are within driving distance of Denver:

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InvitedHome’s 5,200-square-foot, three-level “Seventh Heaven” vacation-rental property was designed to blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. All photos courtesy InvitedHome
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The living room, dining room, and kitchen are surrounded by 25-foot-tall walls of glass and strategically placed windows that capture views of Baldy Mountain, the town of Breckenridge, White River National Forest, and the ski slopes of Peaks 6, 7, and 8
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The kitchen is situated to ensure that nothing obstructs the cook’s view of the wooded, 2.5-acre property
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Multiple outdoor living spaces invite guests to cook a meal on the grill, dine al fresco, relax in the hot tub, or gather around the fire pit to toast marshmallows
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The master bedroom features a double-sided fireplace, suspended Lucite chair, and up-close forest views
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The third-floor game room is outfitted with a pool table, foosball table, wet bar, Sonos sound system, and flat-screen TV
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It’s easy to enjoy the great outdoors here. Peaks Trail is just a short walk away

Seventh Heaven, Breckenridge
Situated on 2.5 acres, this contemporary home has windows galore, including a 25-foot sliding-glass wall that opens to an outdoor living room and frames panoramic views of Baldy Mountain. Featured on HGTV’s “Extreme Homes” and the Travel Channel’s “Amazing Vacation Homes,” the five-bedroom, 5,200-square-foot home sleeps 17 people—and keeps them all entertained with an indoor theater, foosball table, outdoor fire pit, hot tub, and even a Big Green Egg for cookouts. Nightly rates begin at $699.

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The 7,500-square-foot “Grand Outlook” property is perched atop East Gros Ventre Butte in Jackson Hole’s coveted Amangani community
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The home’s striking modern architecture has been featured in Architectural Digest and Mountain Living magazines
grand outlook living room
Windows in the living room, positioned to frame perfect mountain views, echo the structure’s stepped form
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Sliding-glass doors connect the living room to one of the home’s many outdoor patios
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The master bedroom features a private patio, fireplace, and a TV that tucks away at the foot of the bed to preserve that spectacular view
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A series of patios are punctuated by cascading water features and a spacious hot tub

Grand Outlook, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
A new addition to the InvitedHome portfolio, this home in the exclusive Amangani community offers 360-degree views from its hillside perch (including an eye-popping view of the Tetons), which is the highest homesite on the East Gros Ventre Butte. Architectural Digest recently featured the six-bedroom, 7,500-square-foot home’s striking modern design, which steps gently down the hillside and features walls of glass and a series of living roofs. The home is furnished with the owner’s collection of antiques and fine art, making for a truly special rental experience. (We love the waterfalls that flow from one end of the home to the other, and the private, hilltop picnic site.) Nightly rates begin at $4,000.

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The Telluride estate known as “Castlewood” has some impressive stats: three connected buildings, 17,300 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, 8 parking spaces, and room for 25 of your best friends to spend the night in style
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A cozy cabin style makes the log-walled great room feel intimate and inviting
castlewood kitchen
Adorned with hefty timbers, stone floors, and stained-glass windows, the kitchen offers plenty of room for cooking, dining, and gathering
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A massive antler chandelier illuminates a dining table with room for a dozen guests
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An outdoor dining deck features the breathtaking views Telluride’s Mountain Village is known for

Castlewood, Telluride
Equal parts log cabin and castle, this 17,300-square-foot home is situated on the Double Cabins ski run in Mountain Village. Comprising three separate residences, the estate sleeps 25 people in its seven bedrooms (hello, perfect wedding venue!). Highlights include a sprawling yet cozy kitchen, massive stone fireplace, grand chandeliers, a grotto, movie theater, and even a wine cellar that’s available for use during your stay. Featured in several design publications and on the Travel Channel, this home will make you feel like a VIP for however long you stay. Nightly rates begin at $4,000.