Nicely maintained overall and well-appointed kitchen as others have mentioned (check the pantry before going to the grocery store if you can, but also check expiration dates of what’s in there). Great location in terms of proximity to the resort - it’s somewhat challenging in ski boots, but a 5-7 min. hike up a small hill across from the property, over the railroad tracks, and down a short access road lands you at the Gemini lift/ski school area. Worth it not to have to worry about parking at the resort or taking the Lift shuttle (which as of March 2023 was not running consistently or as frequently as pre-COVID). If you’re a decent skier and there’s enough snow on the ground, you may be able to ski most of the way home.
They also had a good, if somewhat dated, selection of board games that we got good use from.
Couple of things to be aware of / future improvement opportunities for the owners:
- The master bedroom faces the resort and the train tracks, which get used by a couple trains a day. Only one woke us up in the early morning but those whistles are loud.
- Similarly, there is a guy that plows the street right outside the master bedroom with a Bobcat at 5-6am on days that require it. Better than being snowed in of course, but also pretty loud - light sleepers will want some white noise running.
- The first floor room with dual bunk beds may be great for small kids, but the mattresses are really pretty flimsy and my 11 and 14 year old ended up sharing the king in the other bedroom instead. The two king beds are both quite comfortable, but the bunk beds could use an upgrade to be on par with the rest of the house.
- Safety point for those that will be in their stocking feet: The hardwood floors are super smooth. My kids and I almost ate it a couple times the first days in different spots.
Overall good experience and location. We may opt to try something else next time, especially if we could find same price point with a hot tub.