Located along the banks of Gore Creek at the base of Vail Mountain, Vail Cascade Condos treats you to ski-in/ski-out convenience and complimentary ski storage right next to Chair 20. Get changed into swimsuits and stay submerged up to your shoulders in either of the two heated outdoor pools to keep warm. Or thaw out after a long day on the slopes in one of the three hot tubs. Reward yourself for your vacation-planning prowess, and book a day at Aria Spa, voted #1 Spa in Colorado in a recent Condé Nast readers’ poll. Aria’s Sanctuary provides a serene and inviting space to relax with a cup of herbal tea before your spa treatment. Experience a massage, mani-pedi, facial or aromatherapy treatment. Loving the products? Stock up in the Boutique. Once you’re feeling rejuvenated and ready for something more active, check out the adjacent 78,000 square foot Athletic Club, complete with indoor racquetball and tennis courts. If you’re looking for a more traditional workout, hop onto one of the ellipticals, treadmills, cardio machines or stair climbers. Or join one of the Pilates, yoga and other fitness classes. (Use your mental downtime to get dinner plans in the works.)

One- to three-bedroom condos are about 500 to nearly 1,200 square feet and sleep four to six guests. All condos feature full kitchens for leisurely mornings in (because breakfast is meant to be eaten in PJs). Don’t feel like cooking? In-room dining to the rescue! Round up orders and phone it in. Plush bathrobes are available upon request, and bathrooms come stocked with hair dryers and family-sized amenities from Aria Spa. Avoid the dreaded post-vacation mountain of laundry and let the in-unit washer/dryer do their thing while you’re at the spa or pool Then (you clearly have a gift for multi-tasking). Then when you get home, all you have to do is unpack. Daily housekeeping means more time with your kids, so gather everyone around the living room fireplace for daily stories from the slopes.

Vail Cascade Condos has shuttle service to Lionshead Village, home to several must-browse shops and tempting restaurants. Stock up on fleece, casual wear and snow boots or sandals at Patagonia. Looking to rent a bike? Head to Vail Sports, Arrabelle. Tavern on the Square, located within the Arrabelle at Vail Square, features a few legendary signature dishes. Try the Lobster Mac & Cheese and garlic fries. Or go for New York-style pizza by the slice at Blue Moose. Get adventuresome and try the Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza (best of both worlds). Be sure to ask the locals about favorite ski runs or hiking trails.