The Christie Lodge

The Resort and Its Setting

The Christie Lodge is an independent timeshare property in Avon, Colorado, affiliated with the RCI exchange network. Independent status means it isn't run by one of the big hotel-branded timeshare chains — it has its own owners' association and management setting the rules, while the RCI tie-in gives owners access to exchange options beyond the home resort itself. Avon sits in Eagle County, right in the Rocky Mountains, within easy reach of some of Colorado's best-known ski terrain.

Avon and the Vail Valley

Avon works well as a base for both winter and summer trips. In season, Beaver Creek Ski Resort is about 13km away and Vail Ski Resort around 18km, putting two of Colorado's major mountains within a short drive. The Eagle River runs close by (roughly 3km) for fishing and rafting, and White River National Forest (about 15km out) covers a huge stretch of protected land for hiking and camping. Closer still, the Avon Recreation Center (around 1km) is handy for a swim or a gym session without leaving town. Winters bring the ski crowd; summers shift the focus to hiking, biking and river activities, so the resort sees genuinely different patterns of use across the year.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners at The Christie Lodge who want to sell or rent out a week can list it directly on BidMyTimeshare as a private, owner-to-owner transaction — you set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's no commission on the sale; sellers pay a single, modest listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because The Christie Lodge is independent rather than part of a branded chain, a resale transfer runs through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a corporate head office. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming directly with the association: the current transfer fee, any right of first refusal the resort may hold on resales, how long the transfer paperwork typically takes to process, and the current annual maintenance fee. These details vary by resort and aren't standardised across the industry, so getting them in writing from the association protects both sides of the deal. A resale buyer should also be clear on what does and doesn't transfer with the week — for instance, whether RCI affiliation carries over automatically or needs to be set up separately once the new owner is on title.

Renters, meanwhile, are usually after straightforward information: which week or season is on offer, the unit size, and whether the dates line up with ski season or summer hiking weather.

Practical Notes

Avon sits at around 7,400 feet, so visitors — especially those flying in from sea level — should expect to need a little time to adjust to the altitude. Pack layers, since mountain weather can shift quickly between daytime sun and cold evenings, and conditions vary considerably with elevation. Winter (December–March) is prime ski season; summer (June–September) is best for hiking and outdoor time. Renting a car is worth it, as the region's trails, resorts and attractions are spread across Eagle County rather than clustered in one spot.