Vail Racquet Club Condominiums and Townhomes in East Vail

Vail Racquet Club is a large, interconnected condominium and townhome community on Vail Racquet Club Drive in East Vail, occupying more than 21 acres along Gore Creek at the foot of the Gore Range. The condominiums and townhomes form one integrated resort property, share the same community setting and amenities, and are governed within the broader Racquet Club ownership structure. The property is several miles east of Vail Village, close to Bighorn Park, neighborhood trails and the Town of Vail’s free East Vail bus route.

The residential inventory includes furnished and unfurnished one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums as well as larger multilevel townhomes, including three-bedroom configurations. The townhomes should be considered part of the Vail Racquet Club community rather than a separate development because they are physically and operationally connected to the condominiums and use the same amenity system. Buildings and locations range from creek-oriented residences to interior and mountain-facing positions.

Much of the community dates to the 1970s, so floor plans, renovation quality, windows, mechanical systems and interior finishes differ substantially among individual properties. The Racquet Club Owners Association oversees common elements for both condominium and townhome owners, while the lodging operation and athletic club perform separate management and service functions within the broader resort organization. Buyers should still review the documents and charges applicable to the specific residence.

The shared athletic and resort facilities include a 6,000-square-foot fitness center, a year-round heated outdoor pool, outdoor hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, seasonal tennis and pickleball courts, locker rooms and scheduled fitness classes. The property also has on-site dining and management. Condominium and townhome owners participate in the same Vail Racquet Club environment and amenity offering, although rental guests and privately managed occupants should confirm the current access procedures that apply to their stay.

Both the condominiums and townhomes participate in Vail Racquet Club’s active vacation-rental market, and owners may evaluate the established on-site lodging program or independent management. A prospective buyer should review the current HOA declaration, rental-program agreement, rental-by-owner rules, Town of Vail short-term-rental requirements and expenses charged to the specific residence. Other important considerations include building location, parking, storage, remodel history, insurance, reserves and responsibility for exterior and mechanical-system maintenance.