Our Winter Park, Colorado condo has all the amenities:
* Largest one-bedroom layout
* Corner unit offers additional light, air, back-door entrance for convenience
* Full-size kitchen with granite countertops and new appliances
* 55' LED TV with Comcast TV and Roku streaming
* Living room is comfortable and spacious with gas fireplace
* Pool and hot tub right down the hall
* Back door connects to large shared patio with mountain views (patio not shoveled in winter)
* Comfortable queen-sized bed plus a queen-sized Murphy bed
* Xsports just outside our door—rent your skis and purchase gear or sunscreen.
* Shuttle stop just outside—one stop to and from the base area (or you can ski to it).
* Four people sleep here comfortably.
We have a great location and have put a lot of care and expense into upgrading the unit but there are some things you should know about Iron Horse that fall outside of our control yet may affect your decision to rent:
* The unit is warm when all windows are closed. The source of the heat is unclear (we've researched it with the HOA board). We installed windows that all open (five total), as does the back door. We installed a ceiling fan in the bedroom and portable fan. When we stay, we keep at least one window open all night, summer or winter, even in subzero weather (and we love the mountain air). Fortunately, nights are cool in the winter and summer at 9,200 feet. If you are uncomfortable having windows open, you may be unhappy in our unit.
* Because the unit is ground level near the driveway, you may hear buses or snow-removal equipment when they are operating. The snow-removal machines start early in the morning and beep while backing up (although only on days with new snow).
Iron Horse is a great place, and we book fully during the high seasons, with many happy repeat guests. We want you to be aware of these quirks of Iron Horse so that you can decide for yourself whether it's the right place for you.
THE RESORT:
The Iron Horse is located at the base of the mountain between the Winter Park and Mary Jane sides of the ski area. We're a short walk or shuttle bus ride to the main base area, which features many shops and restaurants. Be sure to visit Vertical Bistro & Tap, the best full-service restaurant in the area. Say hi to the owner, Tim Hubbard, a longtime friend (he's the guy in the photo at the top of a chute on a powder day).
The Iron Horse has a hot tub onsite, an indoor/outdoor heated pool, and a steam room, with luxury locker rooms included for your use. There's also a fully outfitted exercise room with weights and cardio machines.
THE SKIING:
Winter Park is the third largest ski resort in Colorado and a local's favorite. It's known internationally as a mountain for serious skiers, with plenty of good runs for beginners and novices too (generally the steeper, bumpier terrain is on the Mary Jane side and the blue-green cruisers are on the Winter Park side). There is a massive terrain park with half pipe, rails and jumps. There are also separate beginner and intermediate terrain parks. You can rent equipment onsite at Ski Depot, just across the drive from the condo.
Note that we will withhold $100 from the damage deposit for each missing parking pass (currently there is a main pass and a 2nd pass for less-busy periods). We have to pay for the replacement if they disappear.
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