Sunny loft-style home with a view of Vail ski trails through floor-to-ceiling windows. Easy access to Vail Village, the ski mountain, hiking trails, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and FUN. Fully-equipped kitchen, including Nespresso machine. Free parking + Free town bus - you could park your car and not drive for your whole vacation if you wanted to! During warmer months, relax with a cup of coffee or refreshing adult beverage on the mountain-view balcony. Let this modern mountain loft be your home-away-from-home in Vail! There's lots to love: a great open feel, high ceilings and the south-facing windows provide lots of natural light and views of the slopes of Vail Resort. The bistro table set on the balcony is great for relaxing with a drink or snack during the warmer months while looking out at Vail ski trails. THE BEDROOM is the upstairs loft: → Queen Bed with memory foam mattress → Views out to the slopes of Vail. → Hardwood floors → Sleeper Sofa for additional sleeping down in the living room: equivalent to a full-size bed (it's as long as a queen, but as wide as a full; 80"x55"). This sleeper sofa is not like a typical pull-out couch; it's actually quite comfortable, with no springs to cause pressure points. As a bed, it's on the firm side, so I've provided a memory foam mattress topper, in case you prefer your bed to be a bit softer. BATH For a spa-like experience, the walk-in slate tile shower is equipped with a luxurious rain shower head. KITCHEN Let your inner chef out: the kitchen is equipped with a basic assortment of cooking tools: pots, pans, knives, cutting boards, measuring cups/spoons, a toaster, blender, etc. → Coffee-Lovers: there is a Nespresso machine with aeroccino so that you can enjoy a nice espresso beverage in the morning with frothed milk. When I'm in town I keep a small assortment of coffee pods available, but if I've been gone for a while and many guests have stayed, I can't guarantee that there will still be pods available, so bring your own if you have favorites (the machine takes the original style Nespresso pods, which you can also buy generics of at the local City Market). If Nespresso isn't quite your style, I also have a french press on hand. ENTERTAINMENT There is a TV hung on the wall, with a Roku attached, allowing you to sign into your personal Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Apple TV, and other streaming accounts or simply enjoy the free content on the Roku Channel. Please note that there isn't cable/satellite service here for traditional live TV, although some of the major networks do have streaming apps available on Roku (but who has time for TV when there's so much to do outside!). Full use of the condo and free parking for 1 vehicle on-site. This is my home away from home, and when I'm not using it, I want guests to feel like it's their home too. So, pre-arrival I'll provide you with all pertinent information via email, phone, or messages in order to get you to the condo and settled in. After that, I'm available by phone/SMS, messages and email, should you have questions or concerns. Everything you need is close by: → two grocery stores (Safeway and City Market), → liquor stores → world-class restaurants in Vail Village and Lionshead → ski lifts/gondola → hiking (on Vail mountain, the North Trail just up the street, or any of the other great trails in Vail) → Mountain Biking (Vail has a great downhill trail system during the summer) → Fly Fishing → the list goes on and on...Vail is an awesome place to visit for outdoor activities, culture, and nightlife. ...all within 3-10 minutes via the free bus or car. A car isn't necessary when staying here, thanks to the great bus system, but if you prefer the flexibility of a car, there is free parking for 1 car at the condo (non-assigned, so just use any open spot). → Free Town of Vail Sanstone bus line: Fast and easy access to all of the great skiing/riding, shopping, restaurants and activities in Vail Village and Lionshead. You can even text your stop number to find out when the next bus is scheduled to arrive so that you don't stand at the stop in the cold very long. The bus runs all day, from early morning to late night; Sandstone Creek Club stop is just steps from the condo property on Vail View Drive - the bus will get you to Vail Village in approximately 5-8 minutes. Note that the bus schedule does vary depending on the season. During ski season, buses run every 20-30 minutes. During summer, spring and fall, buses run every 1 to 2 hours. For the most up-to-date schedules, visit the Town of Vail's website or ask for a paper bus schedule on the bus or at the Vail Transportation Center. Once in the village, you can catch the ECO (Eagle County) bus to go elsewhere in the Valley. For example, Beaver Creek ski area, Eagle County Airport, Wal-Mart in Avon, etc. Note: Unlike Town of Vail's free in-town bus, ECO bus service to neighboring towns is not free, but is inexpensive. Walking: there is a pedestrian bridge across I-70 (the highway that gets you to Vail from Denver) not too far from my condo that will get you to Lionshead village. It's a nice walk (~1 mile/20 minutes), but not ideal when carrying skis, so I'd stick with bus or car if you're carrying equipment. Get to Vail Village in 5-10 minutes on the free town bus that picks up right outside my condo complex. Then take a short walk across the famous covered bridge and up Bridge Street to ride Gondola One up the mountain to start your ski day. Vail rental license # STL000568