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Foxpine Inn at Copper Mountain
Foxpine Inn is one of the original slopeside buildings at Copper Mountain. It sits right at the base of East Village, just steps from the Super Bee lift, and it was built in 1979, which means the floor plans here are larger and more varied than the newer buildings on the hill. For a buyer who wants real space, a flexible layout, and a slopeside position on the quieter side of the resort, Foxpine Inn is a building worth understanding before you compare it to anything else at Copper.
Written by Tucker Zimmerman, Associate Broker with Slifer Smith & Frampton, who works the full Copper Mountain market across all three villages.
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Building type Original East Village condo (1979) |
Location East Village, slopeside |
Ski access Steps to the Super Bee lift |
Best for Buyers who want space & a flexible rental |
The quick take: Foxpine Inn is a space-and-location play. Because it was built early, the units are larger and more varied than the cookie-cutter condos elsewhere on the mountain, and many carry a lock-off that gives you a second rental configuration. Pair that with a slopeside spot at the base of the Super Bee lift, and you have a building where the specific unit matters more than the address. If you want room to work with and a flexible rental, start here.
What Foxpine Inn is, and who it fits
Foxpine Inn belongs to the first generation of Copper condos, built at the end of the 1970s, and that age is where the value is. Instead of one repeated layout, you get a real range here, from compact studios near 400 square feet up to multi-level units approaching 1,800 square feet, with one, two, three, and even larger bedroom counts. Many units include a lock-off, which lets you close off part of the residence and use it, or rent it, on its own. That kind of flexibility is hard to find in the newer buildings, and it is the reason a clever owner can get more out of a Foxpine unit than the square footage alone would suggest.
What I tell buyers is that Foxpine Inn rewards looking at the specific unit rather than the building as a whole. Because these residences were built and remodeled over many years, finishes vary a lot from one to the next. One unit can be fully updated and turnkey, and the one next door can be original and waiting for work. That is not a problem, it is an opportunity, as long as you go in knowing which one you are buying. The slopeside East Village location is the constant. The condition and layout are where you make your money.
The honest read: Foxpine Inn is an older building, so finishes and floor plans vary unit to unit, and a few layouts carry fewer bathrooms than bedrooms. The specific unit matters more here than in a newer, standardized building. But the age is also the advantage. You get larger, more varied space, lock-off flexibility, and one of the original slopeside positions at Copper. For a buyer who values room and rental flexibility over uniform modern finishes, that tradeoff makes sense. If you want turnkey and consistent, we should look at a newer building too, so you can compare honestly.
Want to know which Foxpine Inn units are updated and which need work? 303-907-9129 or TZimmerman@SliferSummit.com
Location and ski access
Foxpine Inn sits at the base of East Village, the quieter end of Copper Mountain. The Super Bee lift is right there, just steps from the building, and it climbs more vertical than any other lift at the resort, so your access to terrain from here is genuinely strong. The East Village day lodge is close by, and in summer the Copper Creek Golf Course is right outside. This side of the mountain trades some of the walk-out dining and plaza energy of Center Village for a calmer, less crowded base. If you want to be in the middle of the action, Center Village is a short walk or shuttle away, but many owners at Foxpine like being tucked at the east end with quick lift access and fewer crowds at the door.
Building and amenities
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Comfort and access Elevator access, a heated underground garage, on-site management, and a common hot tub for after a day on the hill. Being slopeside at the Super Bee lift means easy in-and-out on ski days. |
Layout and storage Ski storage on site, plus the larger, varied floor plans this building is known for. Many units add a lock-off and a gas fireplace, and several have been fully remodeled while others remain original. |
Short-term rentals at Foxpine Inn
Copper Mountain is in unincorporated Summit County, so short-term rental licensing runs through the county rather than a town program. A license does not transfer to you on sale, so you apply as the new owner. Foxpine Inn is a natural rental building because of the slopeside location and the lock-off layouts, which let some owners rent as a studio and a separate hotel-style room, or as a full unit.
Before you rely on rental income from a specific unit, confirm the current requirements on the Copper Mountain short-term rental rules page and read that unit's HOA documents. The rules matter more than any projection.
Foxpine Inn: pros and things to consider
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Pros Original slopeside position at the base of East Village, steps from the Super Bee lift. Larger, more varied floor plans than newer buildings. Lock-off flexibility for rental income. Heated garage, hot tub, ski storage, and on-site management. |
Things to consider This is an older building, so finishes vary widely and some units still need work. A few layouts carry fewer bathrooms than bedrooms. East Village is quieter, with less walk-out dining than Center Village. Confirm the condition and fee picture on any specific unit. |
Foxpine Inn: common questions
Is Foxpine Inn ski-in ski-out?
Yes. It sits slopeside at the base of East Village, just steps from the Super Bee lift, so you can walk out and ski from the building.
When was Foxpine Inn built?
It was built in 1979, which makes it one of the original slopeside buildings at Copper Mountain and part of the reason it holds such a strong position on the hill.
What size units does Foxpine Inn have?
A wide range, from compact studios near 400 square feet up to multi-level units approaching 1,800 square feet. Many units include a lock-off that can be used or rented separately, which is unusual at Copper.
Can I short-term rent a Foxpine Inn unit?
Copper is unincorporated Summit County, so licensing runs through the county and a license does not transfer to you on sale. Confirm current requirements on the Copper short-term rental rules page and verify the specific unit's HOA position before you rely on rental income.
What amenities does Foxpine Inn offer?
Elevator access, a heated underground garage, a common hot tub, ski storage, and on-site management.
Where is Foxpine Inn?
In East Village, the quieter end of Copper Mountain, right at the base of the Super Bee lift and the day lodge, a short walk or shuttle from Center Village.
Considering buying or selling at Foxpine Inn?
I work the full Copper Mountain market and can walk you through how Foxpine Inn units compare on price, condition, fees, and rental history before you make an offer. Because the units here vary so much, having someone tell you honestly which ones are updated and which need work is worth a lot. If you already own here and are thinking about selling, I can tell you where your unit stands against the rest of East Village.
A quick note: this page is written from real, on-the-ground knowledge of Copper Mountain, not generated from a template. If something here does not match what you are seeing on a specific unit, call me and I will give you the straight answer.
Tucker Zimmerman
Associate Broker, Slifer Smith & Frampton
303-907-9129 (call or text)
TZimmerman@SliferSummit.com
SoldInSummit.com
Related resources
- Copper Mountain real estate overview
- Browse all Copper Mountain condos
- Copper Mountain short-term rental rules
- Summit County short-term rental regulations
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. Building details, amenities, fees, and short-term rental rules should be verified for any specific unit before you rely on them. Tucker Zimmerman, Associate Broker, Slifer Smith & Frampton.
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