Plaza 536 | Shuttle to Crested Butte Lifts | Hot Tubs+Sauna | 2BR Sleeps 6

Summary:

Walk ~20 minutes or grab the free Mt. Express shuttle at the door to reach the Crested Butte Mountain Resort lifts. A 2BR/2BA condo at The Plaza sleeps 5 — King bedroom with balcony access with its own ensuite bathroom. Listed with @BookTraverse



✔ ~20-min walk or free Mt. Express shuttle to Silver Queen & Red Lady lifts

✔ King bedroom with balcony access + 1 Queen Bed and 1 Trundle Twin bed. with ensuite — sleeps 5

✔ Indoor and outdoor shared hot tubs, plus a shared sauna

✔ Tennis and pickleball courts on-site

✔ Woodburning fireplace, full kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer

✔ 2 covered parking spaces included



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» 20min walk ➔ Crested Butte lifts

» 8min drive ➔ Downtown CB

» 42min drive ➔ GUC airport



The Space:

A 2-bedroom condo at The Plaza at Woodcreek in Mt. Crested Butte — built for families of 4-6. Self check-in via keyless entry, elevator access, and the free Mt. Express shuttle to the Crested Butte Mountain Resort lifts stops at the door every 15 min.



➔ Living Area (open-concept, mountain-view balcony)

Sofa + accent chairs around a woodburning fireplace and a smart TV. Picture windows and balcony door frame the down-valley mountain view.



➔ Kitchen (full-size, counter bar + dining)

Full-size fridge, range, dishwasher, coffee maker. Breakfast bar + dining table seats 6. Stocked with cookware, dishes, and the basics.



➔ Bedroom 1 — Primary King (ensuite, balcony access)

King bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, and a door onto the balcony.



➔ Bedroom 2 — 1 Queen Bed and 1 Trundle Twin bed.

With its own full ensuite bathroom



➔ Laundry

In-unit washer/dryer.



SHARED PLAZA AMENITIES (for Plaza guests):

✔ Indoor hot tub + outdoor hot tub (open 365 days/year)

✔ Sauna

✔ Tennis court + pickleball court

✔ Communal BBQ grills

✔ Elevator access

✔ 2 covered parking spaces per reservation

✔ Complimentary building Wi-Fi



3 PROS:

✔ Bunk room has its own ensuite bathroom — kids get privacy, parents don't share.

✔ Free Mt. Express shuttle at the door runs every 15 min to lifts and downtown.

✔ 2 covered parking spaces included — rare in Mt Crested Butte.



2 CONS:

✔ About a 20-minute walk to the base lifts (0.8 mi) — shuttle at the door is the shortcut, but it isn't a 5-min walk.

✔ Hot tubs and sauna are shared with other Plaza guests — peak après can get busy.



Guest Access:

Full private access to the 2-bedroom condo. Self check-in via keyless entry — access code and building directions arrive the morning of check-in through our digital guidebook. The Plaza building has elevator access.



Shared Plaza amenities available to all Plaza guests:

- Indoor hot tub and outdoor hot tub (both open 365 days/year — keys for access are in the condo)

- Sauna

- Tennis court and pickleball court

- Communal BBQ grills

- Private entrance + elevator



2 covered parking spaces reserved for this condo — your parking details arrive with your check-in instructions.



The Neighborhood:

You're at The Plaza at Woodcreek in Mt. Crested Butte — the base village at the foot of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The free Mt. Express shuttle stops at the building every 15 min, running between the mountain base and downtown.



In summer, the village turns into a mountain-biking and hiking hub with chairlift-accessed singletrack and the Wildflower Festival (Crested Butte is Colorado's official Wildflower Capital).



Historic downtown Crested Butte is 8 minutes down-valley. Elk Avenue's preserved Victorian main street has some of Colorado's best small-town dining — Secret Stash pizza, Sunflower, Soupçon — plus galleries, bars, and the same free shuttle back.



» 20-min walk or free shuttle ➔ Silver Queen & Red Lady lifts

» 5-min walk or shuttle ➔ Base-area restaurants + gear rentals

» 8-min drive or free shuttle ➔ Downtown Crested Butte / Elk Avenue

» 15-min drive ➔ Woods Walk & Lower Loop trailheads

» 25-min drive ➔ Kebler Pass (September aspens, summer only)



Getting Around:

You don't need a car if you plan to ski and eat in town — the free Mt. Express shuttle stops right at The Plaza at Woodcreek every 15 minutes, running between the mountain base and downtown Crested Butte. A car helps for summer trailheads, grocery runs to Clark's Market, and day trips to Kebler Pass.



- Mt. Express shuttle: free, every 15 min, stops at the building — runs year-round between the village and downtown

- Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC): 42-min / 30.9-mi drive — seasonal direct flights from Denver, Houston, Dallas

- Denver International (DEN): ~4.5-hr drive via US-50 / I-70 — shuttle services available (Alpine Express, Dolly's)

- Rideshare: Uber/Lyft available but limited, especially late night — Mt. Express is more reliable

- Winter driving: Hwy 135 is well-maintained; AWD/4WD or chains recommended during storms

- Parking: 2 covered parking spaces included with every reservation



Other Things to Note:

HONEST DISCLOSURES — so there are no surprises:



3 PROS worth knowing:

- The bunk room has its own ensuite bathroom — kids get real privacy, and the primary bathroom stays with the parents.

- 2 covered parking spaces are included — rare in Mt Crested Butte and a real amenity in February.

- The Mt. Express shuttle stops at the door every 15 min — year-round, free, and the easiest way to move between the lifts and downtown.



2 CONS worth knowing:

- It's a ~20-minute walk to the base lifts (0.8 mi via Emmons Loop) — plan on the shuttle or the walk, not a 5-minute sprint. The shuttle at the door bridges the gap.

- Hot tubs and sauna are shared with other Plaza guests — peak après hours (4–6 pm) can get busy. Indoor tub is usually quieter.



OTHER:

- Elevation ~9,375 ft — hydrate aggressively day one, go easy on alcohol the first night.

- Keys for the hot tubs are in the unit.

- Woodburning fireplace

- No A/C — rarely needed at 9,375 ft.

- Quiet hours 10 pm – 8 am (HOA).

- No smoking, no pets, no parties.



STR License: 303670 (Town of Mt Crested Butte). For Emergency Contact / Local Representative info, visit the Town of Mt Crested Butte website and navigate to the Short-Term Rental page.



Interaction with Guests:

Traverse Hospitality manages this condo with a local Crested Butte team. Available when you need us, invisible when you don't — your choice. Contactless check-in via our digital guidebook, and message us through the platform for anything from lift-ticket questions to a burned-out lightbulb. 24/7 response for urgent issues.