A 1-bedroom villa at Sheraton Mountain Vista in the Vail Valley for a December ski week at about $926
Dec 12 to Dec 19 (Sat–Sat) in a one-bedroom villa (sleeps 4) at Sheraton Mountain Vista Villas in Avon, near Beaver Creek in the Vail Valley: a timeshare owner on TUG is renting the week for $800. Adding lodging taxes we estimate at about $126 (the post doesn't say whether they're included) makes roughly $926, about $132 a night. For the same dates the resort's 1-bedroom villa is $2,000 with taxes on Expedia and Hotels.com, and Marriott's own site sells its smaller 1-bedroom villa for $2,128.
- 7 nights in a 1-bedroom villa at Sheraton Mountain Vista Villas, Dec 12–19
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Owner rental, 7 nightsRequired | per stay, owner's asking price | $800 |
| Lodging taxes (estimate, about 15.7%, in case the owner's price doesn't include them)Approx. | estimate: the ratio Google Hotels shows between this resort's pre-tax ($1,729) and total ($2,000) prices for these dates | ~$126 |
| Total | Whole 1-bedroom villa, 7 nights: the owner's $800 plus our lodging-tax estimate | $926 |
| ParkingNot included | not stated in the post; ask the owner | |
| Lift ticketsNot included | not included | |
| Flights to Eagle or DenverNot included | not included |
How to book it
- Open the TUG thread, log in or register on the forum, and message the owner (thegortons) about Dec 12–19 at $800.
- Ask whether taxes, a guest fee or parking are extra, and get the confirmation with you named as the guest before paying.
- Pay with PayPal Goods & Services (not Zelle) so the payment is protected.
Why it's this cheap
An owner with a week they can't use is renting it on TUG, where last-minute posts are capped at $800 a week, while ski-season rates in the Vail Valley run far higher.
Why it's a steal
GOOD COMPARISONExpedia, Hotels.com and Travelocity 'Villa, 1 Bedroom, Balcony' at Sheraton Mountain Vista Villas: $2,000 total with taxes for Dec 12–19 (2 adults), as shown on Google Hotels; Priceline '1 Bedroom Smaller Villa' (4 guests) $2,000; Marriott's own site '1 Bedroom Smaller Villa, 1 King, Sofa bed, Balcony, Fireplace' $2,128; 2-bedroom villa $4,305–$4,576. The comparison prices are hotel bookings with platform protection (Expedia's and Hotels.com's are refundable) and include taxes; the owner's price is a private forum deal paid by PayPal or Zelle, and the tax is our estimate. The post doesn't say which 1-bedroom villa type it is; we compare with the cheapest 1-bedroom villa. Google's typical range for this resort is $205–$307 a night; these dates are $286–$304, so the comparison isn't a holiday spike.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| TUG last-minute rental post (thegortons) | Posted Oct 27: 'Winter ski week for rent in Colorado ... Sheraton Mountain Vista, 1-bedroom (sleeps 4), Check-in: December 12, 2026, Check-out: December 19, 2026, Price: $800, Payment by PayPal or Zelle. PM if interested.' No replies; not marked rented. | Oct 28, 8:10 AM ET |
| Google Hotels: Sheraton Mountain Vista Villas, Avon / Vail Valley, Dec 12–19, 2 adults | Totals with taxes: Expedia/Hotels.com/Travelocity Villa 1 Bedroom Balcony $2,000 (free cancellation); Priceline 1 Bedroom Smaller Villa (4 guests) $2,000; official 1 Bedroom Smaller Villa $2,128, 1 Bedroom Villa with whirlpool $2,451; 2-bedroom $4,305–$4,576. Pre-tax $1,729 vs $2,000 total (15.7%). Typical $205–$307/night. 4-star, 4.3 from 945 reviews. | Oct 28, 8:10 AM ET |
