This one gives you two Telluride experiences that don't always come together: skiing right outside and town life close enough to actually use. Telluride Mahoney Drive sits at Lift 7, with direct ski access and a private river-facing patio. That alone makes the location interesting. Inside, the design is more updated and contemporary, mixing white marble with warm wood. The main living room centers around a fireplace, while the primary suite essentially gets its own little world with a separate lounge, bar and fireplace. There are three true bedrooms plus two loft sleeping areas, so the house can handle a larger group than the bedroom count suggests. For me, though, the Aha Moment is being able to move from the ski mountain to the river and then into Telluride without spending the whole day getting in and out of a car. That's a very specific lifestyle, and this house delivers it.