The fastest growing segment of the travel industry is in fractional ownership sales. The newest properties feature locations, luxury, cost, and convenience that provide the owners with incredible value while guaranteeing their families unforgettable vacation experiences forever.
When real estate is the topic, obviously people ask about location, location, and location. In Vail and Beaver Creek specifically, there are literally twelve fractional properties currently available. Due to popularity and demand, there could be as many as sixteen in the next five years. Most of these properties have fabulous locations right in Vail Village where you walk right to the lifts, or actual ski-in/ski-out in Beaver Creek. Owning a whole ownership property with these locations often would require an investment ten times greater.

Photo: Ritz Carlton at Bachelor’s Gulch
Typically, most fractional properties feature luxurious high-end finishes throughout the available homes. This is certainly true for the properties offered in the Vail and Beaver Creek areas. It is the quality of these homes coupled with their excellent locations which create significant value for the owner.

Photo: One Willow Bridge Road
One of the most compelling reasons to purchase fractional ownership is cost. Although the size of the fraction differs from property to property (usually ranging from 1/4 to 1/13 interest), buyers can own the time they need without completely breaking the bank. For vacationers that are committed to skiing Vail and Beaver Creek, their vacation dollars are channeled into a deeded asset that can be willed or resold. Prices specifically range anywhere from $50,000 to $1.9 million. One large difference for fractional ownership is it equates to a greater asset than timeshare weeks, and have shown potential for good appreciation. A fractional ownership rarely is considered a great “investment,” however, and should not be purchased typically as a property to flip for profit. As with any situation, there are exceptions for truly rare offerings with overwhelming demand.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, fractional ownership offers its owners a convenient, easy, and hassle-free way to vacation. The Homeowner’s Association or maintenance fees for the property are always completely inclusive of all related expenses to home ownership and property management. What does this mean? It means the owners just show up, enjoy the time with their family, and leave with a smile on their face. Most properties offer year-round storage, so they simply leave their skis and equipment behind, and when they return all their skis have been stored, tuned, and waxed for their next round of fun.
Another major consideration for fractional ownerships is the scheduling process. Every program is a little different so a buyer should always seek representation to make sure they are getting into the right ownership for their use needs. The ability to be flexible with dates, although sometimes impossible with kids’ school schedules, allows any schedule to work better for the owner. There are options for “fixed” week programs also.
There are many ways to get involved with owning a part of the Vail and Beaver Creek vacation experience.The most popular way today is to secure a fractional ownership which allows folks to own only the time they need while enjoying luxurious vacations every year without the headaches of maintaining a second home.