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Timber Creek at Copper Mountain

Timber Creek is one of Copper Mountain's original Center Village buildings, and its position is the reason people know it. You can ski or ride right back to the building for lunch or at day's end, and it is a short walk to the lifts in the morning, all while sitting in the trees just off the walkable core. It dates to the early 1970s, so the floor plans are more varied than the newer condos on the mountain, and that variety, along with the on-snow location, is what makes Timber Creek worth understanding before you compare it to anything else at Copper.

Building type Original Center Village condo (early 1970s)

Location Center Village, slopeside in the trees

Ski access Ski-in, short walk to the lifts

Best for Buyers who want space and character on snow

What Timber Creek is, and who it fits

Timber Creek belongs to the first generation of Copper condos, built in the early 1970s when the slopeside ground in Center Village was still open. That history shows up in the units. Instead of one repeated layout, you find one-bedrooms with lofts, two-bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplaces, and plans that carve out three distinct sleeping areas. Several units are south-facing with wooded views off a private deck. This is not cookie-cutter product, and for a lot of buyers that is exactly the appeal.

What I tell buyers is that an older building like this rewards someone willing to look at the space rather than just the year built. A varied floor plan lets a clever owner add a bunk nook or a work corner, which is real differentiation both to live in and to rent. The tradeoff is that finishes vary widely from one unit to the next. Some have been remodeled with newer carpet and furniture, and some are still dated. The location, slopeside and in the trees a short walk from the lifts, is the constant.

Location and ski access

Timber Creek sits on the slopeside edge of Center Village, tucked into the trees just off the walkable core. You can ski or ride right back to the building for lunch or at the end of the day, which is the part owners value most. Getting out in the morning is a short walk to the lifts rather than steps from the door, a fair tradeoff for the quiet, wooded setting. Center Village dining, coffee, and the main lifts are an easy stroll away, and the Colorado Trail runs nearby for summer. If you want to be right on top of the plaza, a core Center Village building fits better, but for a slopeside spot with a little separation from the hubbub, Timber Creek holds its own.

Building and amenities

Comfort and access A common hot tub and sauna for soaking after a ski day, on-site management, and carport parking. The slopeside setting makes for easy in-and-out when you are skiing back to the building.

Storage and interiors Ski and snowboard storage on site, with many units adding an in-unit owner closet and a separate building locker. Interiors vary, with vaulted ceilings, lofts, and gas fireplaces common across the older floor plans.

Short-term rentals at Timber Creek

Timber Creek: pros and things to consider

Pros Slopeside Center Village location with ski-in access and a short walk to the lifts. Varied older floor plans with lofts, vaulted ceilings, and extra sleeping areas. Quiet, wooded setting off the plaza. Common hot tub, sauna, on-site management, and good storage.

Things to consider An early 1970s building, so finishes and condition vary widely unit to unit and some plans run a bath count below the bed count. Parking is carport rather than a garage. Center Village carries a master association structure, so confirm the fee picture on any specific unit.

Timber Creek: common questions

Is Timber Creek ski-in ski-out?

Timber Creek has ski-in access, so you can ski or ride back to the building for lunch or at day's end. Getting out in the morning is a short walk to the lifts rather than steps from the door, which is a fair tradeoff for the slopeside setting and the wooded quiet.

When was Timber Creek built?

Timber Creek dates to the early 1970s, making it one of the original slopeside buildings in Copper's Center Village. That age is why the floor plans are more varied than the newer condos on the mountain.

What size units are at Timber Creek?

The mix leans toward two-bedroom units, with some one-bedroom and loft layouts and a few three-bedroom plans. Many units carry vaulted ceilings, lofts, and extra sleeping nooks, so the usable space often runs larger than the square footage suggests.

Can you short-term rent at Timber Creek?

Copper sits in unincorporated Summit County, so short-term rental licensing runs through the county rather than a town program, and a license does not transfer to a buyer at closing. Confirm the current requirements and the building's HOA position before you rely on rental income.

What amenities does Timber Creek have?

Timber Creek offers a common hot tub, a common sauna, on-site management, ski and snowboard storage, and carport parking. Many units add in-unit owner storage closets and a separate building locker.

Where is Timber Creek located at Copper Mountain?

It is in Center Village, tucked into the trees on the slopeside edge of the walkable core, an easy stroll from Eagle's Landing, dining, and the main lifts, with the Colorado Trail running nearby.

Considering buying or selling at Timber Creek?

I work the full Copper Mountain market and can walk you through how Timber Creek units compare on layout, condition, fees, and rental history before you make an offer. Because this is an older building where units differ so much, the walk-through and the numbers on a specific unit matter more than the building name. If you already own here and are thinking about selling, I can tell you honestly where your unit stands against the rest of Center 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.

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.