One thing that characterizes this house is the quality and modernity of fixtures (e.g. gold tub faucets that atypically have a pull-down insert to start the shower flow; a thermostat set by finger touch as with a smart phone touch screen). The kitchen is supplied with a large quantity of top of the line appliances (e.g. Bosch stove/oven) and cooking/serving supplies, including lots of knives that are very well sharpened—unusual in my experience. We also appreciate the housekeeping, though they may need a better check list for essential supplies such as garbage bags.
We did OK with the small counter-level refrigerator, since there was a very large one on the ground level, but people who don’t like taking stairs might find that inconvenient. There is a very large toaster though we would have appreciated also a toaster oven.
The table seats 8 easily, and more chairs are stored in ground level room. The beds were comfortable and furniture was beautiful. However, we had to move shelf-loads of towels and blankets from built-in closet shelves in the first floor bedroom in order to have the equivalence of drawer space for clothes, as there was no bureau. (This could be rectified by having housekeeping store such extras in a different spot.) In fact, the whole house was beautifully furnished, with Native American art on the walls.
A functioning fireplace and plenty of wood were appreciated. Two of the three bathrooms had deep tubs for soaking after a day of skiing, and there were lots of thick quality towels. (Unless the owner changes the situation, you should bring your own washcloths.)
All the rooms except kitchen and baths had nice Berber carpet. The downstairs room was also carpeted and a great place to take off skis, store outdoor clothing, etc. From this house one can walk just 6-7 blocks to access Big Ben trail and from there ski 5-10 minutes up to Summit Station to purchase ski passes. No need for a car to get to Royal Gorge.
The internet is fast and reliable, but the TV has a relatively small screen of 31” with murky sound. We could use Verizon sometimes by stepping outside onto the deck.
When it snowed, the snow plow service removed the snow immediately. Still, the driveway is steep and we found we couldn’t easily get in and out due to sheet ice.