Grand Lodge Crested Butte | Wheelchair-Accessible, Pet-Friendly, Walk to Lifts

Summary:

A wheelchair-accessible, pet-friendly room in the Grand Lodge — a short, step-free walk to the Crested Butte lifts. Sleeps 2.



✔ Wheelchair accessible: wide doorways, grab rails, accessible-height bed and toilet

✔ Dogs genuinely welcome

✔ Step-free to your room by elevator

✔ Indoor and outdoor heated pools plus a hot tub

✔ Cook-in kitchenette, full bath, free parking



♡ "by far the cleanest and most nicely maintained unit" — Catherine, Jan '26



» 2 min walk to the lifts » 7 min to Elk Avenue » 45 min to GUC airport



The Space:

A wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly room on the 2nd floor of the Grand Lodge at the base of Mt. Crested Butte — built for travelers who need step-free access and want to bring their dog.



➔ Accessibility: Wide doorways and hallway clearance, an accessible-height king bed with wide clearance, and a full accessible bathroom (grab rails for shower and toilet, roll-under sink, accessible-height toilet). Step-free to the room by elevator.

➔ Sleeping: An accessible-height king bed sleeps two; the couch is for lounging, not a bed.

➔ Kitchenette: Stove, mini fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and cookware — cook a simple meal in.

➔ Bathroom: One full accessible bathroom with a tub.

➔ Pets: Dogs are genuinely welcome, up to 2 pets max ($50 flat fee) — easy in and out for walks, with trails and town a short stroll away.

➔ Building Amenities: Indoor and outdoor heated pools, hot tub, gym, elevator, coin laundry, and a fireplace lobby.



3 Pros:

✔ One of very few rooms at the ski base that is both wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly — step-free to the lifts

✔ Indoor and outdoor heated pools plus a hot tub, with the free town shuttle steps away

✔ A 30-year repeat guest called it the cleanest, best-maintained unit in the building



2 Cons:

✗ The accessible bathroom has a clinical, roll-under layout — ideal if you need it, worth knowing if you don't

✗ Built in 1999, a 3-star building with dated finishes; no A/C and no in-unit washer/dryer (coin laundry on-site)



Guest Access:

You have the entire room to yourself, plus full access to the Grand Lodge's shared amenities: the indoor and outdoor heated pools, hot tub, gym, and fireplace lobby. The room is reached step-free by elevator, with wide doorways throughout. Check in yourself anytime with the keypad code — there's no front desk at the Grand Lodge, but we respond quickly by message. Your unit comes with free parking and easy in-and-out for walks with your dog. Shared amenities are operated by the building's HOA and can occasionally close for maintenance.



The Neighborhood:

The Grand Lodge sits at the base of Mt. Crested Butte, a short and mostly step-free walk from the Crested Butte Mountain Resort lifts, with the free town shuttle stop right next to the building. The surrounding base village has a coffee shop, restaurants, a convenience store, and rental outfitters at the doorstep, plus open ground nearby for dog walks. Historic downtown Crested Butte and its Elk Avenue — galleries, restaurants, and preserved Old West architecture — are about a seven-minute drive, with the free shuttle running between the mountain and town. The area is a year-round outdoor base: skiing and snowshoeing in winter; hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and wildflower season in summer. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is about a 45-minute drive.



Getting Around:

You don't need a car here — the lifts, coffee, restaurants, and a convenience store are all within a short, mostly step-free walk, and the free town shuttle stops right next to the building. The shuttle runs between the mountain base and historic downtown Crested Butte (about 7 minutes). If you do drive, your unit comes with free parking. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is about a 45-minute drive; Denver is roughly 4 hours.



Other Things to Note:

License Account Number 304000



- Check-in after 4:00 PM / checkout before 10:00 AM, keypad self check-in.

- Sleeps 2: 1 accessible-height king bed (the couch is for lounging, not a bed).

- Wheelchair accessible: wide doorways, grab rails, accessible-height bed & toilet, step-free by elevator. The bathroom has a clinical, roll-under layout.

- Dogs welcome, up to 2 pets max ($50 flat fee) — please let us know about your pets before arrival.

- No A/C and no in-unit washer/dryer (coin laundry and a shared washer/dryer are on-site). Kitchenette has a stove, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker.

- Pools, hot tub, and gym are run by the building's HOA and can close for maintenance without notice.

- The Grand Lodge is a 3-star building (built 1999) with dated finishes.



Interaction with Guests:

Check-in is self-serve with your keypad code, so you can arrive on your own schedule — no front desk to coordinate with. We're a message away before and during your stay and reply quickly (guests regularly mention how responsive and helpful Erin and Natasha are). Have accessibility questions, or traveling with your dog? Just ask — we're glad to help you plan.