Elite Traveler Winter 2020

EXPLORE PROPERTY

Elite LuxuryHomes WHETHER YOU SPEND YOUR WINTERS CARVING UP FRESH POWDER OR RELAXING ON AN IDYLLIC BEACH, THESE EXCEPTIONAL REAL ESTATE OPTIONS WILL CERTAINLY SUFFICE, FROM A CASINO MAGNATE’S EXPANSIVE LAKEFRONT ABODE TO AN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE MEMBERS’ CLUB. BY SAMANTHA COLES Casino magnate Bill Harrah first developed this lakefront mansion in 1963, and it saw a number of famous faces visit: Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Sammy Davis Jr. These high-profile guests could fly in under the radar, as the property has a secret tunnel for concealed arrivals. The villa has been modernized and remodeled over the course of its history, and is equipped with all the amenities you’d find in the world’s best hotels: a full spa with steam room, sauna, jetted bath, cold plunge and Himalayan salt cave, hair and nail salon, home theater, wine cellar, lakeside pool, and a private beach and pier. The property has eight bedrooms (all of which are ensuite), and one bedroom is equipped with six bunk beds. There are over 20,000 sq ft of living space throughout the villa, and the views over Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range beyond are breathtaking — and can be seen from almost every room. It’s no surprise that these stunning views have inspired the decor: The home cinema has a mural that depicts the mountain range, there’s artwork from local artists adorning the bedrooms, and in one of the powder rooms you’ll find a custom sink that shows a topographical Lake Tahoe. The Great Room pays homage to the days of entertaining the Rat Pack with a wet bar, 14-person dining table, billiards space and chic lounge with a circular fireplace. $25.75m. Contact David Bellings, listing agent, david.bellings@compass.com, +1 415 518 5600, compass.com For something a little different, consider Cimarron Mountain Club. It is a members’ club in Colorado, situated on 1,750 private acres in the San Juan Mountains between Telluride and Crested Butte. There are only 13 member family memberships available, and at the time of this Elite Traveler issue going to print, there were seven memberships still up for grabs. Members have access to an unbelievable landscape: There’s more skiable terrain than Aspen Mountain, and a whole host of outdoor adventures such as ice fishing, snowshoeing, rock climbing and mountain biking. And, as the area is only accessible to members, you’re not likely to see another soul except for the onsite guides who can accompany you. Members have the option of building a chalet on their own 35-acre parcel of land, or can leave it untouched and, utilizing the club’s facilities, stay in one of the cozy cabins or yurts when visiting. Each member also becomes a partner in stewardship and preservation to ensure the longevity of the area, and to ensure it remains in the same condition for years to come. From$2.82m. Contact Kristofer Noel, general manager, knoel@cimarronmountainclub.com, +1 603 361 3599, cimarroncolorado.com Villa Harrah Zephyr Cove, Nevada Cimarron Mountain Club Colorado

Villa Harrah’s striking interior

One of the cabins at Cimarron Mountain Club, Colorado

The members’ club can be found on 1,750 private acres