Christmas-Wk 7N Stay in Avon CO at Christie Lodge Start Price USD 800.00 Current Price USD 800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 2 Buy It Now Price USD 1,100.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Avon, Colorado See more about 'Christmas-Wk 7N Stay in Avon CO at Christie Lodge' Description White Christmas Holiday   TIMESHARE FOR RENT     ::       Near Beaver Creek and VailChristie Lodge, Avon, Colorado December 20th to 27th, 2008   You are bidding on a rental of a privately-owned one-bedroom timeshare week at the Christie Lodge in Avon, Colorado. The Chrstie Lodge normally charges $249++ per night (over $1,740) for this week. This timeshare was put on eBay the last 4 years and the winning bidders have all been very pleased with the accomodations. Check-in on Saturday, December 20th and check-out on or before Saturday, December 27th, 2008 (week # 51). Christie Lodge (http://www.christielodge.com) is at 0047 East Beaver Creek Blvd., Avon, CO 81620, Phone (888) 325-6343. The Vail Valley Chamber & Tourism Bureau increased the Christie Lodge's Quality Assurance rating to GOLD PLUS. A unit with a Gold rating reflects recent interior design motifs and coordinated decorating efforts. Inventory contained within each room of the home or unit is upscale and in excellent condition. In short, a Gold unit is comfortable and stylish with the feeling of home. Christie Lodge has been rated by Resort Condominiums International (RCI)as a Resort of International Distinction. By definition, the rating means the resort has consistently provided superior vacation experiences for its owners and guests.BEAVER CREEK AND VAIL SKIINGBeaver Creek was named one of the top North American ski resorts (Top 6) for 2008-2009 by Ski Magazine. (Vail is Top 2.)Beaver Creek and Vail villages resemble ritzy European ski towns/resorts, and are exceeded in glitz (but not skiing) only by Aspen, Colorado. Ski lift tickets for Beaver Creek also work at Vail and vice versa (they are run by the same company). CHRISTIE LODGE The Christie Lodge is about 10 miles west of Beaver Creek's big sister Vail, at exit 167 off I-70, 132 miles west of Denver, located at the base of the Beaver Creek mountain and ski resort. Lodge amenities include enclosed atrium, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, saunas/hot tubs, exercise room, on-premise fast food and casual dining restaurants and car rental, coin-op laundromat, free covered parking, sports rental and gift shop, video arcade with ping pong tables, wireless Internet kiosk, and Town of Avon Information Center. Within walking distance are a skating pond, supermarket, and the town of Avon. Free shuttle to Beaver Creek Village and lifts stops in front of the Lodge. Inexpensive bus service is available to Vail from the Lodge. The one-bedroom condo suite amenities include kitchenette with microwave oven, fridge, dishwasher, electric skillet and cookware/dishes, dining table and countertop, lounge chair, sleeper sofa, cable TV with Showtime, TV set and DVD player in living room, TV set in bedroom, wood burning fireplace, balcony. It can accommodate up to 4 adults and 2 kids (verify with the lodge please.) NON-SKIING ACTIVITIES You don't have to be a skier to enjoy this week. Winter activities available include ice skating, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides. Go shopping! Vail features stores you'll find at Rodeo Drive or Fifth Avenue. Also, Aspen and Denver are short drives away. BIDDING DETAILS Winning bidder will get a reservation confirmation number in your name or the name of whomever you choose, which you can confirm with Christie Lodge at (888) 325-6343. The bid price covers the room only, other incidentals (meals, laundry, taxes, etc.) are NOT included. Winning bidder will provide contact information (name, address, phone number, email, optional fax number) for the person in whose name the reservation will be placed. That person will need to present ID upon check-in. The Lodge may request a refundable damage deposit. The winning bid will cover the whole week even if you choose to stay less than 7 days. If you would like to extend your stay, on a space-available basis, you can make arrangements with the Lodge directly and they will require a credit card number. The Lodge charges US$249++ per night as this is the peak season. The final bid price is due three days after end of auction. Payments to be made by PayPal only. Please do not bid if you are not serious. A non-paying winning bidder will get nasty feedback. There will be NO REFUNDS on any cancellations for whatever reason. If you have any questions, please ask BEFORE bidding. Email at xinanne@yahoo.com. Happy Holidays!   Place a Bid!