Every golfer’s dream is to own golf homes right on the course. Imagine being able to step out of your living room and into the tee box. It’s possible at a few of Eagle County’s finest golf courses. Eagle County offers golfers ample bluebird days from May through October, when temperatures are routinely below 90 degrees and ideal for a round or two. The county has a stunning array of courses that are challenging, fun and distinctively one of a kind. Your ball flies further at altitude too!
Golf homes in Eagle County include larger residences that are part of a club or gated community, and there are more affordable condominiums only a short drive from the course. Private homes with immediate course access are in high demand and typically command the highest prices. While some owners live in their residence all year, many are second homes that are rented by owners for additional income when they are not using it. Golf homes and condos in Eagle County, throughout the Vail Valley are a hot investment much like Vail Valley ski homes!
Vail Valley Golf Homes
In Vail Valley, each course – and every round of golf – is unique. There are easy courses with wider fairways and friendly greens that are perfect for golfers still honing their skills. And there are 18-hole Championships courses with difficult obstacles, water hazards, treacherous bunkers and an unyielding second cut. Whatever your level of play, or handicap, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in Eagle County.
Owning golf homes here is a lifestyle decision, to be sure. In addition to some of the best golf in North America, many of the premier golf clubs have exquisite fine dining experiences, top notch health clubs and spas, expert instruction and clinics, quality driving ranges and an excellent pro shop with professional golfers on staff who really know their stuff. If you think about golf morning, noon and night, you will feel at home in Eagle County.
What are the best spots in Vail Valley to purchase golf homes or condos? There are a lot of towns, and courses, from which to choose. So, what’s the best fit for you? Let’s take a closer look.
Vail Golf Condos
The Vail Golf Club is located on the east side of Vail, just south Interstate 70 and Gore Creek, on the edge of the Gore Mountain Range in the White River National Forest. The clubhouse welcomes golfers during the summer and Nordic skiers during the snowy months. Many golf homes surround the course.
The 18-hole course has captivating fairways, smooth greens a visually stunning layout that’s uniquely flat but has plenty of trees, bunkers and ponds that come into play on the par-71. It’s one of the best courses in the valley. And yes, it’s true: Golf balls fly 10 percent farther in Vail’s high altitude!
Fall Ridge Condos is a condominium complex next to Vail Golf Club at 1650 Fallridge Road. Presently, a three-bedroom, three-bath condo with about 1,650 square feet of living space is listed for around $1.65 million. The condo comes with a unique one-bedroom lockoff that can be used as a rental. The upscale, second-floor unit has hardwood floors and premium stainless-steel appliances, and is only steps from the main clubhouse.
Beaver Creek Golf Condos
Tucked into Beaver Creek Mountain on the northwest side of town, the Beaver Creek Golf Club has narrow and challenging fairways amid its stunning terrain. Consistently named one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in the U.S., it was designed by the legendary course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
The Beaver Creek Golf Club course is in a gated community and set parallel to Village Road. It leads directly to the world-renowned Beaver Creek Village. The Borders Lodge sits at 1120 Village Road, not far from the golf club. Currently, a beautiful, 822-sqaure-foot luxury two-bedroom, two-bath condo is listed for about $950,000. The furnished, second floor, south-facing condo is just two blocks from the village and only steps from the golf and Nordic clubhouse. The ski-in, ski-out condo includes a complex heated pool, spa, garage parking and slopeside views.
Eagle-Vail Golf Condos
The EagleVail Golf Club in Avon is a pleasant golf course that has exciting course play without all the frills. The club offers a challenging 18-hole experience, along with an exciting nine-hole, par-3 course that’s ideal for a quick round or a fitting warmup before you tackle a full 18. A local’s favorite, the course is easily accessible and quite affordable compared to several other clubs in the area. It’s a true mountain course – you’ll tee off at an elevation of more than 7,500 feet above sea level. And there’s no shortage of water hazards, woodlands and other unforgettable features.
The Whiskey Hills condos are at 314 Eagle Drive, directly between the EagleVail Golf Club and the thrilling Willow Creek Par 3. Right now, a four-bedroom, five-bath contemporary duplex at Whiskey Hills is listed for $2.15 million. The 3,800-square-foot duplex rests on a quarter acre and has a gorgeous main living area with vaulted ceilings, large windows and excellent mountain views.
Arrowhead Golf Homes
Arrowhead Village on the west side of Vail is one of the area’s newest developments and sits near a nice selection of golf courses. From Arrowhead, you’re less than a mile from some of the most challenging courses in the state. The Country Club of the Rockies is a private, 18-hole course near the town of Edwards that is just as engaging as it is exclusive. Sonnenalp of Vail has 18 holes of exciting play about a mile away on Berry Creek Road. Cordillera is about two miles from Arrowhead and had a short course, valley course and summit course that are distinctively unique throughout.
Nestled in the pine trees of Cordillera is a current golf home at 2666 Fenno Drive (in the Whittaker Ponds & Pines subdivision) listed for just under $1.8 million. The elegant home has four bedrooms and five bathrooms, a flowing flow plan and room to spread out – it has more than 4,400 square feet of
Singletree Golf Homes
The coveted neighborhood of Singletree is home to the exclusive, members only Sonnenalp Golf Club. The neighborhood offers a prime location in the heart of the Vail Valley, with quick access to the interstate and only a short drive to shopping, dining and winter skiing Beaver Creek and Vail. The 18-hole course at Sonnenalp has four tee positions and has unlimited play for members seven days a week.
A current listing for a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex on Hackamore Road at Berry Creek Ranch for just under $1 million. The duplex has a bonus room that’s perfect for an office, den, nursery or additional guest bedroom. There are two decks, a built-in outdoor grill, a spacious master bedroom and an oversized two-car garage. The main level is light and bright, and features a thoughtful, open-concept floorplan, vaulted ceilings, and is great for entertaining family and guests.
Red Sky Ranch Golf Homes
The Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club is a private, members only resort near the town of Wolcott. It has a pair of amazing 18-hole courses. First, the 18-hole Norman Course was designed by the legendary Greg Norman. The stunning par-72 offers more than 7,500 yards of playable mountain terrain from the longest tees. The club’s other 18-hole masterpiece is known as the Fazio Course. The par-72 course was designed by Thomas Fazio and features over 7,100 years of golf from the longest tees.
There are several nice homes in the mountains near Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club. A custom home on Red Sky Road with 8,500 square feet, five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, is listed for $6.65 million. The estate sits on more than two acres with panoramic views and immediate access to Red Sky Golf Club. The owner received membership options to the Bachelor Gulch Club and the Red Sky Golf Club.
Eagle Ranch Golf Homes
“The Eagle” is only 30 minutes from Vail in a quaint mountain town. The 18-hole, Arnold Palmer-designed, par-72 course stretches more than 7,500 yards under a blanket of lush wilderness, bluebird skies and bluegrass. Located just south of the town of Eagle, the course incorporates the natural beauty and obstacles of the surrounding mountains. The club also has recreation trails, a fitness center, an ice-skating rink and an outdoor heated pool.
The new Hunter’s View Residences in Frost Creek just south of Eagle Ranch has several brand-new listings on Hunters View Lane. The 44-home subdivision is in Phase 2 of development, with several thoughtfully designed new construction homes with three unique layouts and numerous additions from which to choose. A 2,800-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 4-bath residence on 81 acres is now listed for about $1.4 million.
Gypsum Golf Homes
Gypsum in the west Vail Valley is home to the Gypsum Springs Golf Course, an 18-hole public championship course designed by Pete Dye. The club is located on Cotton Ranch Road south of town. The popular, family friendly course is playable and challenging for golfers of all ages and abilities. It regularly hosts fun tournaments, fundraisers, weddings and other events.
The Gypsum area is more affordable than most of Vail Valley. A current listing on Mara Court, just down the road from Gypsum Springs, is for an incredible six-bedroom, nine-bathroom luxury private home on a large lot on a cul-de-sac for about $1.35 million. Completely furnished with vaulted ceilings, high-end appliances, a three-car garage and office, this private home makes for an awesome live-in residence or a wise investment.
