The location, about halfway between the West Vail shopping area and the central Vail freeway exit , is close to supermarkets, gas, the liquor store - in fact, all of one's daily necessities are nearby. Once the construction of the I-70 underpass (around a quarter mile east on N Frontage Road) is finished, accessing the area around Lionshead will also be super quick and easy. The condo is far enough from the freeway to be free of that traffic noise that is often a problem in Vail.. Personally, I find the location ideal.
The condo is, in my experience (this was my second stay), very quiet. It has a little deck, more like a balcony, roomy enough for the gas grill (a very nice one, btw) and a couple of chairs, which overlooks a rushing mountain stream. The view out back, of forest and stream, is lovely, and, in the morning especially, the bird watching can be excellent. This, along with the constant sound of rushing water, is for me, what makes this condo special, though it's very nice in other ways as well: it's perfectly clean, comfortably furnished, and has a roomy, well-equipped kitchen. I have enjoyed both of my stays very much, and I look forward to returning next summer.