Experience Boutique Ownership in the Heart of Vail Village
The Willows is the ultimate boutique residential property in Vail Village — a thoughtfully maintained retreat offering both whole ownership residences and fractional ownership opportunities. With spacious three- and four-bedroom plus den residences alongside flexible two-bedroom fractional options, The Willows provides ownership choices tailored to every lifestyle. Riva Ridge South, located next door, is also part of our management, and has residences ranging from one to four bedrooms.
Located in a tranquil setting just steps from Vail Village’s world-class dining, renowned Vail Mountain Club, and Gondola One, The Willows offers a rare combination of privacy, convenience, and exclusivity. With a limited number of ownership opportunities, every residence feels personal, private, and enduring — supported by attentive service and financial stewardship.
Here, ownership is more than effortless. It is an investment in lasting value and a way of life at the very center of Vail.
Benefits of Ownership
Ownership at The Willows comes with more than just a deed — it comes with a lifestyle rooted in comfort, convenience, and care. From its prime location in Vail Village to the intimate scale of the property and the personalized service of its management team, every detail has been designed to make time in Vail seamless and rewarding.
Prime Vail Village location
Prime Vail Village location
Whole & Fractional Options
Whole & Fractional Options
Exclusivity & Privacy
Exclusivity & Privacy
Personalized Service & Management
Personalized Service & Management
Expert Guidance for Vail Ownership
Purchasing or selling at The Willows and Riva Ridge South is more than a transaction — it’s an introduction to the heart of Vail Village. We have the right expertise to make ownership effortless so you can spend more time enjoying Vail
With over two decades of experience overseeing mountain resort real estate, Erica Cannava offers a rare combination of insider knowledge, trusted relationships, and hands-on leadership. As both General Manager of The Willows and a Broker Associate with Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Erica provides buyers and sellers with an unmatched perspective on both the property itself and the broader Vail Village market.
Her deep roots in Vail mean she understands not only market trends, but also the nuances that make each Village property unique. From usage patterns to financial performance, Erica brings clarity and transparency that build buyer confidence and seller trust.
Whether you’re exploring ownership for the first time or considering a sale, Erica’s goal is to make the process seamless, personalized, and rewarding — so you can focus on enjoying all that life in Vail has to offer.
For more information on available opportunities at The Willows, please contact:
Erica Cannava
General Manager, The Willows at Vail
Broker Associate, Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate
Vail Ownership Made Simple
Experience the best of Vail ownership through a unique program that blends deeded real estate, flexible use, and hassle-free management.
This is a unique fractional ownership opportunity that combines deeded real estate ownership, easy and open use with a revenue generating rental program that provides owners outstanding value in the Vail market. Please contact Erica Cannava at the property or email erica@vailwillows.com for program details or review the following overview.
28 owners share in 9 two bedroom units, when owners are not using the property the units are rented out and the revenues generated are shared and used to offset operating costs such as maintenance fees, property tax and housekeeping for owner stays.
Owners have unlimited use of the property during the shoulder and off-season. During peak season owners may use the unit for up to 28 days in the winter and 28 days in the summer. There are no blackout dates or fixed use times, and owners get preferred reservations before the property is opened up to rental guests. There are a number of programs in place to create maximum equity of use between owners. These include fee periods during certain high rental demand and credits to owners who leave dates available for rentals.
Owners purchase a deed (quarter share) of a particular unit. There are 36 shares in the building; eight are owned by the owners as a group and 28 are deeded to individuals.
The owners become members in two LLC’s, end of year tax accounting is straightforward and easy through two K-1 statements.
This program has been operating at the Willows since the inception of the original building on this location in 1970. Over four decades, owners have experienced worry free vacation home ownership. A dedicated management team runs the building taking care of all maintenance issues and generating the revenues that have made the program successful. Often times buyers will purchase a traditional vacation property only to realize that their dream comes along with many headaches and unforeseen responsibilities. At the Willows any such problems are negated. The program is overseen by the owners (there is a five member board) and ultimately the needs of the owners are the number one priority. This is not a corporate operation that needs to generate profits from the condominium owners.
The deeded property can be held in a trust or passed down to heirs. The unique revenue sharing program means that heirs who may not be able to afford a more traditional real estate property in Vail can continue to use and enjoy Colorado in perpetuity.
The Quarter Share Reservation Procedures memorialize the rules of use by owners at the property.