Direct residence booking vs. Airbnb & VRBO in Aspen
- Next open weekend, Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026: 3 nights · $1,270 all-in ($423/night) · includes a current offer
- January ski week, Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 6, 2027: 5 nights · $6,837 all-in ($1,367/night) · includes a current offer
- Peak February skiing, Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027: 5 nights · $7,623 all-in ($1,525/night)
- 7-night alpine escape, Nov 11, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026: 7 nights · $2,639 all-in ($377/night) · includes a current offer
All-in direct rates include cleaning, property protection and taxes, with no platform fee. Rates change with demand, so check your exact dates.
| Direct with Dunn Estates | Airbnb / VRBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform guest service fee | None | Typically ≈12–15% (est.; varies) |
| Residence & local team | Same | Same |
| Price shown | Live, itemized, all-in | Fees and taxes added at checkout |
| Contact | Direct line to the local Aspen team | In-app messaging |
Choose The Galena Penthouse at Durant 6D if…
- You want the lowest all-in price for the same residence
- You want an itemized total before you commit
- You want a direct line to the local Aspen team
Choose Airbnb or VRBO if…
- You want to pay with platform credits or gift cards
- You prefer to keep all bookings in one app
How reserving direct works
- Pick your dates, or tap a quick-date suggestion. You see the itemized all-in total right away.
- Select "Continue to secure reservation". Your dates and guests are already filled in.
- Complete your details and payment on the secure reservation page.
Check your dates
Your exact all-in direct rate, including cleaning and taxes, with no third-party platform fee. Private top-floor penthouse for two.
Ten steps from Aspen Mountain.
The Galena Penthouse is a 772 sq ft, one-bedroom, top-floor condo in Aspen's Durant Condominiums, with a private landing shared with no other residence and nobody above. Floor-to-ceiling windows look straight onto Aspen Mountain and the Aztec ski run. An access trail ten steps from the back door leads onto the mountain, and the Silver Queen Gondola and downtown Aspen are both an easy walk. It sleeps two, with a king bed, a wood-burning fireplace, a full kitchen, Sonos, and a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. Reserve direct with Dunn Estates, with no third-party platform fees.
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Is reserving direct safe?
Yes. Payment is processed on a secure reservation checkout run by our local Aspen property management partner.
How much do I save versus Airbnb or VRBO?
It depends on the dates and the platform. Platform guest fees are commonly estimated at about 12–15% of the subtotal. The live quote shows an estimate for your dates.
