Home Ownership Simplified: Idlewild Custom Home Care Gives a Whole New Meaning to "Living the Mountain Dream"
Living in the mountains really is the dream: snow-capped peaks outside your window, trails calling your name, fresh air that makes it easy to breathe a little deeper and relax in your alpine oasis. But as any homeowner knows, even the dream comes with its less-than-glamorous side: maintenance lists, repairs, scheduling services, stocking the fridge - all those little things that quietly eat up your time and potentially keep you from enjoying your mountain home as much as you'd envisioned.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just show up, settle in, and get straight to the good part (skiing, hiking, or just curling up by the fire) without worrying about what’s going on with the house? Enter: Idlewild Custom Home Care, a full-service, home management company that brings personalized, detail-oriented, and comprehensive care to high-end homes here in the Winter Park area. Think of them as your personal home concierge - giving you peace of mind that your home is well-cared for and maintained, whether you’re at home or halfway across the world. Dreamy, right?!
And the best part? Idlewild is run by longtime local Al Furlone, who knows mountain living inside and out. After nearly 20 years in vacation rentals and home care here in the Fraser Valley, he’s in-the-know with all the little tricks for keeping homes happy in our wild climate. From optimizing radiant heat and preventing window moisture to installing leak detection systems that protect against frozen pipes, Al brings deep local knowledge and proactive care that keeps your mountain oasis running smoothly. Because really, mountain living should be about enjoying the views and the adventure, not stressing about the to-do list!
HOW IT WORKS
One of my favorite things about Idlewild is how much they prioritize relationships - with both homeowners and the homes themselves. They don’t just pop in to check a box; they really get to know each property inside-and-out. To keep that level of care personal and high-quality, they work on a membership system with a limited number of spots, so when you need something, they’re ready. It’s all about long-term relationships and learning the quirks of your specific home so they can give it exactly what it needs.
And truly, they make the whole process a breeze. Quick response times, one easy point of contact, clear communication, and simple monthly statements - working with Idlewild is about as low-stress as it gets. Here’s how it works: homeowners sign up for a monthly membership (starting at $450 and adjusted based on home size and number of visits). With that, you get proactive maintenance, personalized attention, and a dedicated member of the Idlewild team as your go-to for all things home.
And they don’t stop at maintenance! Need packages picked up from the post office? Done. Hosting a dinner and looking for a caterer? They’ll handle it. Basically, if it makes your mountain life easier, they’re on it. This is the genuine mountain living dream - more time to enjoy it all, less time worrying about the (seemingly ever-growing) to-do list.
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I love that Idlewild Custom Home Care is offering this service in our little slice of the Rocky Mountains! Feel free to reach out to them to learn more about their services and how they can simplify your mountain living experience. Looking for more local recommendations? Check out my list of Grand County Home + Personal Services to help point you in the right direction. Feel free to reach out directly if you can't find what you're looking for!
And if you're still on the hunt for your ideal mountain property, let's connect! I'd love to share my decades of Grand County real estate experience to help you find that peaceful oasis and start the process toward living the dream here in the Winter Park area!
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