The unit is properly equipped for a comfortable stay. There is enough pots & pans in good condition and more than enough plates, cups, glasses and silverware to meet demands of a large family. And the furniture is solid. By all means looks like the owners actually use it as vacation home. I have been using vacation rentals for about 12 years now and I am used to demolition quality furniture (off of garage sale), pans with peeling teflon and other horrors. So much so that I bring my own minimum set. This time I did not have to use that set :). This is a plus. Equipment (gas grill, dishwasher, stoveµwave, TV, WiFi) is in good condition and functions properly. The range/stove/microwave unit merits a special mention. This a vintage Kenmore appliance in immaculate condition and works very well. A centerpiece of the kitchen.
PROS: good location (by the lake shore, nice view). Not far from Keystone (10 minutes) . Not far from Breckenridge (25 minutes). Shopping is close by. Clean. Properly provisioned property.
CONS:
- Parking garage is really tight. Each unit has parking for two cars, one behind another in a sort of a stall formed by concrete pillars supporting the building structure. The space is so tight you have to be very careful not to shear off your side mirrors.
- This is a THIRD FLOOR unit. I come from lowlands and climbing up to the third floor, especially after a day of skiing makes me struggling for breath for a couple minutes once up there.
- The exit from the driveway to La Bonte street is at the incline. And obviously you have to stop before pulling into the street. With a 2WD car it is rather difficult to move from a stop on the icy bump. I just end up sliding back trying to drive forward (winter tires notwithstanding). I reported this to SkyRun who manage the property, they reassured me that they contacted building manager to do something about it (like scrape ice or apply salt/sand). Nothing has been done. This was only one real annoyance when staying at this place.
- PRICE. This has to do with general VRBO rental experience. When you lookup a property they quote the lowest price. The price you pay is usually higher (bait and switch). On top of nightly rate my bill contains 13% "MISC" fees plus 10% "Service Fees" and 8% tax. Almost 1/3 in fees&tax. I would like to know what is this "MISC" fees are for. And if this is like for hot-tub maintenance, then I want my money back as I do not use it anyway.