When ol' man winter arrives, many feel drawn to revel in the cold season by snuggling up for a time in a cozy cabin in the woods somewhere where snow might be something other than a delirious fantasy.

Grand living areas, sweeping views and some of the best ski-in/ski-out access in the Vail Valley create a year-round experience like no other at this roughly $17.5-million home in Edwards, Colorado.

The 10-bedroom, 10-bath estate is perched at the very top of a gated drive on Buffehr Creek, giving it rare 360-degree views of both Vail Village and the Gore Range. Despite its supersized scale, the ...