Telluride, Colorado (Exclusive Resorts)

The perfect second home in Telluride

Perched on the powder-dusted peaks of Telluride, one of the world's best ski's resorts, these five four-bedroom cabins are located in the heart of Mountain Village. The restored mining town of Telluride has a classic Wild West main street featuring Victorian architecture and backstreets peppered with picturesque cabins.

With ski-in ski-out access, it's easy to hop onto the slopes from these pieces of Telluride luxury real estate. At 2,000 acres, the ski area isn't large but it is varied and offers skiing for all ability levels. The cabin is cosily kitted out with a wood-panelled kitchen and dining area, wooden floors and stone feature walls.

Whip up lunch in the gourmet kitchen or soak in the Jacuzzi with a glass of bubbly in hand. Then, when you are ready to head into town, a short gondola ride will whisk you down to Telluride's many shops and restaurants. Sure beats the usual cab ride.

For those who crave a bit of adventure other than skiing, the great outdoors lies just beyond these luxury homes in Telluride: from hiking and biking, to horsebike riding and golfing, to rock climbing and camping.

And when the snow finally melts, this little town transforms into the unofficial festival capital of the world, host to The Telluride Film Festival, Bluegrass Festival and Jazz Celebration, drawing aficionados from across the globe.