The owner was very helpful & responsive. He answered questions in advance and during our stay. The listing is extensive & accurate. Parking requires a pass (provided by the owner) & was easy. The lot & road were regularly plowed. Once in a while the HOA would do an extensive plow, which required us to move our car to the Meadows lot down the street in the morning & move it back in the afternoon -- so easy! Our walkway & steps were shoveled & de-iced at the slightest snow so it was always safe & easy to get in and out.
The home was fantastic for skiing & working. It was a short walk to the Chondola & Sunshine lifts. With a little sleuthing, we figured out we had several options to ski most of the way home. There is a convenient bench out front for adjusting ski boots. There is another bench on the porch out back, too. The only thing missing was ski/board storage, though there are sliding trays just inside the door for boots. We saw that many people kept their gear outside.
The home is well maintained and cozy. Because it is an end unit, there is extra light, great wildlife watching, and not as much noise from neighbors. The bedrooms are small but cozy. It was great having a toilet/sink downstairs and a large bathroom with a tub/shower upstairs. The water was hot & plentiful. The smart heating was easy to adjust, and the regular "smart" cycle kept it toasty. The washer/dryer were upstairs, large, and worked well. Plenty of quality towels and bedding are provided.
The kitchen was easy to use. The fridge was large and worked well. The gas stove was our least favorite appliance. The burners worked well and were easy to clean. Unfortunately, the stove didn't vent outside so even with the very loud fan running, we opened the doors sometimes to clear the air. The racks didn't fit the stove well so they kept crashing down to the lower levels. With extra attention to placing them perfectly, we were able to bake bread, pizza, quiche and more quite successfully.
We enjoyed going for walks around the neighborhood and on the golf course, too. The HOA regularly grooms the routes, so you don't need snowshoes as long as you stay on the path. There are lots of people out walking their dogs. Kids from the neighborhood play in the area behind the house.
If we go back to Telluride, we'd definitely rent this unit again. Highly recommended.