First off, the location is good. Fairly centrally located as you can walk to the gondola bus, dinner, and downtown shopping. Unfortunately, that’s where the good news stops for this condo.
We were not expecting first class accommodations but did expect a mid-level condo for the price we paid. $$$
Here are just a few of the things that we encountered during our stay:
1. As we walked in, we were greeted by a foul odor that reminded me of a moldy basement. My partner could not stop sneezing during our entire stay.
2. The tub did not drain properly which created a nice basin of dirty water during each shower.
3. Two full size clean towels for our entire stay. That said there were extra towels for use at the hot tub. These towels have seen better days as they were a bit tattered and faded.
4. This place is in desperate need of an update. Dingy carpet, stained toilet seat, cracks in molding and broken window blinds. Broken shelving in the closet that would not hold a stack of t-shirts.
5. There is one hot tub for the entire building. This wouldn’t be so bad if it we’re not for the fact that it is only a 6 person residential style hot tub. Get ready to cozy up with the other guests. If you do use the hot tub make sure you are not the last one out as you will need to put the damaged/broken cover back on while standing on the dangerously icy deck.
6. There was no guest book in the unit. Every other VRBO that I have stayed at contained a book with basic information. Information about transportation options to the gondola/ski lifts would have been nice to have…
The host is very responsive. When I contacted him about a couple of the aforementioned items, he was quick to point out that "If you are on a budget, this is a great option for the amenities and proximity it offers." He also advised me that we could cancel our reservation and could go home early or find alternate accommodations. In our exchange he used the term “puzzled” that I would question the condition of this unit. He gave the impression that he was doing me a favor by staying there.
Since when is Three Hundred Ninety Dollars per night a budget? If there was a negative star for hospitality, I would award that.
Nonetheless I cannot recommend staying in this unit for the same price we paid for our stay. For a more reasonable price this could be a good option for travelers on a budget.
