Lion's Head, Vail, Colorado

Lion's Head and Vail Village are so close together they are often referred to in the same breath, but Lion's Head offers even more in the way of luxury condominiums, vacation rentals, and homes, thanks to the massive Vail renewal project, called Vail's New Dawn, that is currently under way. Among Lion's Head's new condominium resorts are The Arrabelle, which is billed as the centerpiece of the Vail renewal project. The Arrabelle has just been completed and includes a 36-room luxury hotel, as well as 67 luxury condominiums, restaurant and retail space, and is open year-round. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, which is currently under construction, is also part of Vail's facelift, and will feature more than 70 luxury residences and promises to be the ultimate in mountain living, just a minute's walk from a proposed new ski lift! And of course, the restaurants, bars, and shops abound in Lion's Head. For classic American fare, Bart & Yeti's and Garfinkels are two Lion's Head classics. Bart & Yeti's is known as a true Lion's Head hangout where you can meet "third generation locals" and find the "real Vail", while Garfinkel's sports a huge outdoor deck and is a classic place for a burger and a beer, popular amongst visitors and locals alike. Both places are a must if you visit Lion's Head. For fine dining there is the French-themed Centre V, for steaks there is the Chop House, and for seafood lovers there is the Montauk Seafood Grill...and those are only the tip of the iceberg! As you can see, Lion's Head has many new faces and is on the move by way of accommodations, vacation rentals, condos, and homes. When you think of Vail, Colorado, skiing and snowboarding come to mind, as well as other winter sports. When you go to Lion's Head, a hot spot for rental property will become apparent upon arrival.