I booked pretty much last-minute and was delighted by the location, amenities, and, best of all, the value for money for this 1br condo right in the Lionshead Village.
First, location: Right off the frontage road, super easy to find, and walking distance to EVERYWHERE. Wouldn't even need a car once you're in Vail.
Inside the condo is everything you need for a short or extended stay. The bedroom has a comfortable king bed and en suite bathroom, the living room has an extra full/queen bed that unfolds (from a cabinet??) with a proper frame, so it is far more comfortable than a sofa bed. We slightly moved the furniture around to fit the bed open in the living room while still retaining enough room to move around and be comfortable with several adults watching tv/playing games/eating.
The kitchen is well stocked with all the basics. Unlike many STRs, I didn't feel like I had to get super creative in order to cook with limited supplies because everything that I needed was there. Even the knives were sharp! The only odd thing was that the kitchen sink tap had an electronic shut-off. It took some getting used to, but I was glad to have it when my hands were messy from cooking!
We loved the convenience of having the ski lockers in the garage so we could keep wet ski boots down there then easily walk to the lift/gondola.
Finally, the communication and check-in were excellent. I had a few special requests that were fulfilled beyond my expectations and without issue. Would book again