Telluride Horror Film Festival – Where to Stay?

October is right around the next corner, and we've got something really special waiting for you in the mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. It's traditionally the spookiest month of the year with Halloween on everyone's mind, and you're invited to come indulge in an entertaining spooky experience at the 9th annual Telluride Horror Film Festival, which has been scheduled for Oct. 12-14 at popular venues throughout the town. There are some 70 films to view as well as events that include a very cool ice scream social, a delicious pig roast, creepy campfire tales around the bonfire, a killer karaoke party, horror trivia games and an exciting closing party. Special activities begin before the designated dates and continue the day after, so be sure to plan your stay for a little longer. You can easily spend an entire week or more enjoying the festival and all that Telluride has to offer during the fall months and still be home in plenty of time to take in your local Halloween celebrations. These are just a few of our Telluride vacation rentals that are located near the festivities and are still available at this writing.

1. Town Jewel

With four bedrooms and 4.5 baths, this lovely multi-level town home is located within steps of Main Street and is perfect for as many as four couples or two to three couples who are traveling with teens or children. You'll all have a generous 2,230 square feet of living space to enjoy, and perks include a private deck with a barbecue grill and beautiful mountain views, a cool bunkroom for the younger members of the group, a large media room and easy access to the some of the area's best restaurants and bars.

2. The Tavern

Five exceptional guest suites and four baths come with this incredible private home that offers more than 3,200 square feet of luxurious living space for the comfort of up to 10 guests. Feel the connection to the Wild West days in this historic tavern that has been gloriously renovated, and you'll enjoy such perks as a private outdoor hot tub, a nice barbecue grill out on the deck, lovely mountain views from the comfortable seating on the covered front porch and four fireplaces. Guests need only walk across the street for a taste of the town's best Thai food or wander down the block to a popular bar. The Galloping Goose town bus stops right out front each day to take you anywhere you'd like to go in town as well.

3. Ironwood

This impressive private home goes above and beyond with excellent features that include a private glass elevator that transports you to the upper floors and a roomy hot tub with space for all eight guests to enjoy stunning mountain views from the outside deck on the upper level. A fabulous master suite and three incredible guest suites are perfectly situated across nearly 3,000 square feet of living space that offers comfortable accommodations with plenty of privacy for everyone. Those staying at Ironwood may also expect to enjoy easy access to many of the town's most popular destinations, 4.5 baths, a wonderful gourmet kitchen and Apple TV with a state-of-the-art sound system.

4. 417 Depot