1st: We've been a user of VRBO since 2010 w/ trips to Northstar, Whistler, Steamboat, and Washington DC and never have had a bad experience w/ VRBO ( KUDOS to VRBO). Now for this stay:
Upside: Great location easy .7 mile walk to Stagecoach, or .9 mile ( all down hill) to Boulder ( recommend Boulder if open b/c of ease of parking). Owners were very responsive and patient w/ us in explaining how to operate heater, fireplace, and where the router is located ( under bed in upstairs b/r). Kitchen was well stocked w/ various utensils to ease your baking / cooking needs( we tend to cook / bake our meals, so love a fully stocked kitchen)
Minor downside:
1) As was forwarned the stairs will give you a workout when slepping your stuff up stairs, so get in shape
2) Walkway from parking lot to condo was icy and did not seem to be well plowed unlike the parking lot which was free of snow / ice.
Nuisances:
1) Small problem of what time to check in ( 3pm, or 4pm ). My paperwork said 3, but cleaner had 4, and talking to Dimitry it should have been 4, and he is suppose to correct it.
2) All the glasses had to be re washed b/c they were dirty. Not owners fault nor cleaners but previous renters not taking care of it.
3) Because of older construction of condo building, or lack of insulation between units walls you could hear your neighbors tv or loud talking
Overall, will be on the very short list of properties when we go back up skiing at Heavenly..