Avon and Edwards are both just west of Vail ... or the poached pear and burrata salad are perfect starters, as is the Colorado bison tartare. Always end with the coconut semifreddo for dessert ...

A wonderful part of traveling to Vail Valley, though, is discovering these creature comforts with the help of Avon, CO, vacation rentals. You know what we mean: the ability to cook your own meals ...