Lodge at Lionshead

What Lodge at Lionshead does

Lodge at Lionshead is a luxury vacation rental property located at 380 E. Lionshead Circle in Vail, Colorado, situated less than 200 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola at the base of Vail Mountain. The property comprises 50+ individually owned condominium residences ranging from studios to 4-bedroom penthouses, operated since 1971 under a homeowners association structure and managed by East West Hospitality, the parent property management company. It offers short-term nightly vacation rentals, a separate long-term lease program (30+ nights) at 25%+ discounted rates with no sales tax, and on-site amenities including an outdoor heated pool, hot tubs, fitness center with Peloton bikes, and concierge services. The property serves affluent leisure travelers (families, couples, and groups of 2-10 guests) seeking ski-in/ski-out proximity to Vail Mountain and Lionshead Village dining and shopping, as well as extended-stay visitors, remote workers, and seasonal residents for 30+ night stays.

The underlying operating technology consists of a professionally managed property management platform with a proprietary reservations and booking engine (lodgeatlionshead.com and checkout.lodgeatlionshead.com), dynamic rate pricing distributed across third-party OTAs (Booking.com, Expedia, VRBO, Airbnb), and a content marketing engine built around an Insights blog, email newsletter, and Instagram presence. Distribution runs through direct website booking, a toll-free reservations team (800.962.4399), OTA partnerships, and a dedicated sales channel reaching travel consortiums, real estate brokers, and resort specialist travel agents. The property actively promotes a #BookDirect strategy offering the same or lower rates than OTAs plus return guest discounts and booking flexibility. On-site management is led by General Manager Katie McDonald, Assistant General Manager Alex Bergland, and Associations Operations Director Ryan Sommers, all East West Hospitality employees.

The business model operates two revenue streams: transaction-based short-term nightly vacation rentals subject to a 10.8% Vail lodging tax with seasonally tiered deposit/cancellation policies, and subscription-style long-term leases (30+ nights) with monthly billing and unit-specific pricing. Customers are segmented into luxury vacation travelers (primary), extended-stay/long-term lease guests, and the condominium property owners participating in the East West Hospitality rental program. Approximately 40% of guests are repeat customers and the property holds the #1 ranking among Vail Specialty Lodging Properties on TripAdvisor, indicating strong customer loyalty in the luxury mountain accommodations segment.

Name

Lodge at Lionshead

Legal name

Lodge at Lionshead

Website

https://lodgeatlionshead.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lodge at Lionshead is a luxury vacation rental property in Vail, Colorado, managing 50+ individually owned condominiums (studios to 4-bedroom penthouses) under East West Hospitality. It serves affluent leisure travelers with short-term nightly rentals and a separate 30+ night long-term lease program at a ski-in/ski-out Lionshead Village location.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rentals

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Vacation rentals
• Mountain lodging
• Ski resort accommodation
• Property management
• Hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vail

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Short-Term Vacation Rental (Nightly Stays): The primary revenue stream is nightly vacation rental of privately owned condominium residences ranging from studios to 4-bedroom units, with rates that vary seasonally (winter peak, summer shoulder, spring/fall off-peak). Guests book directly through the property website or via the reservations team. Applicable taxes include a 10.8% Vail lodging tax. Deposit and cancellation policies differ by season: Spring/Summer/Fall requires 10% deposit at booking (non-refundable) with final payment 48 hours before arrival; Winter requires 10% deposit with final payment 30 days before arrival; Holiday season requires 10% deposit with final payment 90 days before arrival.
2. Long-Term Lease (30+ Nights): Extended-stay rentals for 30+ nights offered at rates 25%+ lower than standard short-term rental pricing, with no sales tax applicable on 30+ night stays. Customizable accommodations ranging from studios to 4-bedroom private condos. Long-term lease rates are exclusive of housekeeping, service, and damage fees. Starting monthly rates range from approximately $6,519/mo for studio units to $18,659/mo for penthouse units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lodge at Lionshead operates short-term vacation rentals and long-term residential leases (30+ nights) in studio-to-four-bedroom condominiums at Lionshead Village in Vail, Colorado. The property is located less than 200 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola and Born Free Express chairlift and provides on-site amenities including a heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, fitness center, sauna, steam room, fire pits, free Wi-Fi, ski valet, bike valet, business center, and kids' playroom.

Product overview

Lodge at Lionshead is a luxury vacation rental property management company offering a portfolio of individually-owned condominiums in Vail's Lionshead Village. The core offering consists of short-term vacation rentals ranging from studios to 4-bedroom residences plus a separate long-term lease program (30+ nights) with discounted rates. Property amenities including heated pool, hot tubs, fitness center, and concierge services are included with stays. The company also operates an owner services division providing property management, rental revenue optimization, and homecare for condo owners. Special promotional packages (Sip & Stay, Colorado Resident Offer, Summer Event Specials) are offered seasonally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of Lodge at Lionshead guests are repeat customers, indicating strong customer satisfaction and loyalty
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• East West HospitalitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEast West Hospitality is the parent property management company that manages Lodge at Lionshead. They provide comprehensive property management services including sales and marketing (rental program), revenue management, on-site reservations team, operations (housekeeping, maintenance, engineering), accounting and tax collection, 24/7 guest and owner support, and HOA document management. The company footer reads '© 2026 East West Hospitality' and the blog authors reference East West Hospitality brand context. The property contact team (Katie McDonald, Alex Bergland, Ryan Sommers) are employees of East West Hospitality managing the Lodge at Lionshead property on behalf of individual condo owners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sonnenalp Hotel Vail: European-style luxury lodge in Vail Village offering condo-style suites, concierge, and similar amenity set (pool, spa, fitness). Directly comparable as a competing upscale Vail lodging property targeting affluent ski travelers.
• The Sebastian Vail: Boutique luxury hotel in Lionshead Village with condo-style residences, concierge service, and ski-in/ski-out positioning. Operates essentially next door to Lodge at Lionshead, competing for the same affluent Lionshead guest segment.
• Vail Mountain Lodge: Small boutique hotel in Vail Village with home-like suites and personalized service. Comparable as a competing Vail luxury accommodation targeting similar affluent leisure and ski travelers.
• Four Seasons Resort Vail: Five-star luxury resort in Vail offering residential-style accommodations, full concierge, and ski concierge service. A direct competitor for the high-end Vail ski traveler that Lodge at Lionshead targets.
• Austria Haus Hotel Vail: Boutique alpine-themed hotel in Vail Village offering condo-style residences with hotel-level services and ski amenities. Competes in the same upscale Vail lodging category.
• The Lodge at Vail: A landmark Vail Village luxury hotel and condo property operated by RockResorts/Columbia Sussex. Direct peer given its identical Vail luxury lodging positioning, mixed hotel-condo model, and ski-in/ski-out access to Vail Mountain just across the village from Lionshead.
• Evergreen Lodge at Vail: Condo-style Vail lodging property offering 1-4 bedroom residences with full kitchens, amenities, and on-site management. Comparable product offering and guest target as Lodge at Lionshead.
• Manor Vail Lodge: Condominium-style Vail lodging property offering studios through multi-bedroom residences with similar home-like amenities, on-site management, and seasonal pricing structures. Operates in the same Vail luxury condo-rental category as Lodge at Lionshead.
• Tivoli Lodge Vail: Family-owned boutique lodge in Vail Village offering condominium-style accommodations with full kitchens and concierge services. Directly comparable in product type, guest profile, and pricing tier.

Broad incumbents

• Grand Hyatt Vail: Large upscale branded resort at the base of Vail Mountain with full-service amenities, ski concierge, and luxury accommodations. Competes for the same affluent Vail traveler but as part of a broader Hyatt portfolio rather than a single-property operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lodgeatlionshead
• Xx.com/VailLodging
• Facebookfacebook.com/lodgeatlionshead

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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