Il Podere sits on 220 private acres of Vail Valley land, with hiking trails, seasonal wildflower fields, and open spaces for winter activities from sledding to snow shoeing. With nature as your constant companion, this airy Italian-inspired villa is majestically situated so you can see every surrounding mountain range, yet is less than a 20-minute drive from Beaver Creek Village. The contemporary Tuscan-style design features six fireplaces of Italian stone, exposed wooden beams, and a comfortably elegant mix of richly textured upholstered furnishings. And true to its Italian roots, the outdoor terrace, starring an infinity edge hot tub, houses a wood burning pizza oven.

The villa’s sumptuous interiors only add to its charms. Details such as exposed wood beams, stone walls and ornate fireplace surrounds evoke the architecture of traditional Tuscan estates, but plush area rugs and plump sofas add a measure of modern comfort. Turn out gourmet meals from the fully equipped kitchen, which has its own wood-burning pizza oven, to serve at the dining area for ten.

After a long day on the mountain, return to relax in your own private hot tub and sauna, and finish off the evening with a hearty meal prepared by a private chef surrounded by...