Nestled in the heart of Crested Butte, this 3-bedroom cottage is a luxurious retreat offering mountain elegance and sophistication. With three beautifully appointed bedrooms, three full and a half bathrooms, an upscale kitchen with stone countertops, cozy fireplace in the living area and in-floor heating throughout you'll enjoy comfort at every turn.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82017 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Academy Place | Fairy Slipper
Academy Place Fairy Slipper is located around the beautiful Academy Place Courtyard in downtown Crested Butte, Colorado. Its prime location downtown provides easy access to nearly everything that Crested Butte has to offer, from local restaurants to mountain biking trails, from bus transportation to the mountain to souvenir shops. Academy Place is centrally located between Elk Avenue, the main street, and the commercial area with the local grocery store and movie theater. Bus stops for both the Mountain Express and RTA are an extremely short walk from Fairy Slipper, though its location off of the alley provides ample privacy.
Fairy Slipper is a cottage, meaning you would rent the entire home for yourself! It is a three bedroom, ideal for larger families with adult children or groups of couples. This is due to it having a King bed, two Queen beds, and a sleeper sofa rather than twin beds. Going upstairs upon entry reveals the primary bedroom with a King bed and ensuite bathroom containing a large tub and steam shower. On the main floor, you will find a fully equipped kitchen with large appliances and cookware, a spacious dining table and a large living room with a gas fireplace. Downstairs on the lower level are the other two bedrooms, both with Queen beds and ensuite bathrooms.
Fairy Slipper also has a full sized washer and dryer, onsite parking for two cars in addition to available street parking, and a large living room with a Smart TV and Sonos for music. Each bedroom has its own TV as well for cozy entertainment. The outside space includes a private porch with an outdoor propane grill. The beautiful porch borders the courtyard, giving access to a shared outdoor area within Academy Place. Please note that this unit does not have air conditioning.
Compared to the other Academy Place units, Fairy Slipper is more suitable for those looking for larger beds rather than twin or bunk beds. Additionally, it is accessible via the alley, which provides more privacy and less traffic, and is further from the road. It is frequently booked with Bluebell in the Alley Bundle, including both cottages in a larger rental for a bigger group looking for more than one adjacent cottage.
All rentals at Academy Place require the guest to sign our Rental Agreement. We would love to host you here at Academy Place. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
In the mountains
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Downtown Crested Butte, a neighborhood in Crested Butte, this cottage is in the mountains. Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and Crested Butte Mountain Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Trailhead Children's Museum and Center for the Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating. Visit our Crested Butte travel guide
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)
39 min drive
Restaurants
José
9 min drive
The Secret Stash
4 min walk
Front Porch
6 min drive
Paradise Cafe
3 min walk
West End Public House
6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Academy Place | Fairy Slipper pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Academy Place | Fairy Slipper?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Academy Place | Fairy Slipper?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Academy Place | Fairy Slipper located?
Located in Downtown Crested Butte, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Trailhead Children's Museum, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum, and Crested Butte Town Park. Sea Level Spa and Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce are also within 5 minutes.
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Academy Place | Fairy Slipper Reviews
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This beautiful home exceeded all expectations. We loved everything about it. Well equipped, perfectly located and spotless. The crew at the management office were efficient funny and super helpful. I can’t wait to come back.
Jeffrey S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
david w.
Jul 2, 2024
Great location and wonderful new build out but noise problem
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really like the place but we did have two issues that we reported and want to make sure we’re reported. The first one is it was very noisy in the morning. The crew was working with power tools beginning at 7 AM which is not workable if you’re trying to sleep in. So that’s problem number one. Problem number two. The washer would not work to drain the water out so we had to go to a different unit to wash our clothes. Which is also not fun.Issue We were in contact with the management agency while we were there and they kept saying someone was gonna come fix it but no one ever did. As result at the end of the day I sent a note and asked if we could get some sort of a credit for example, and credit of one free night, but no one ever responded and that was upsetting. We did like the place. It was very nice and new and clean. And great location, of course. But these two problems were a problem for us. It would make us feel treated fairly to have one night free on this day. So we are asking for a refund of one night as result of the excessive noise beginning at 7 AM and then the washer not working.
david w.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ray W.
Feb 22, 2026
Gorgeous Crested Butte Accommodations
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cabins at Academy Place are very modern, comfortable and well appointed. The location is ideal, just steps from the free shuttle bus, and a 5 minute walk to all the restaurants and bars in downtown Crested Butte. The managers took great care of us and everything was as advertised. We would definitely stay here again.
Ray W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Daniel D.
Jul 9, 2025
Academy Place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A beautiful new property in a great location & perfectly managed!
Daniel D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Martha Bea S.
Jul 23, 2025
Fairy Slipper
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was very nice, we enjoyed staying on the property and will return next summer for a month. The kitchen had everything we needed, the neighbors were quiet. The property is very centrally located. My only criticism is around the bed sheets- they were very rough and felt quite cheap for such a high end, expensive lodging option. Next year since we are staying so long, we might bring our own bed sheets or hope they move to something nicer for the level of guest experience they are otherwise providing.