EXPEDITION STATION 2 BEDROOM (CORNER SLOPESIDE UNIT)

My thirtysomething husband & I rented this property Aug 14 - 16, 2009. We chose this unit because of its size & its location in the main Village. We were able to walk most everywhere. When we wanted to go to a restaurant (Ember) at the Soaring Eagle Lodge which is 1 mile away on foot, we took the shuttle. It is free & runs 'til 1 or 2 am.

The owner was very prompt with his replies and sending paperwork. I presented his letter to the Mountain Top check in center. They looked confused at first but we checked in without any issues.

Check in told us to pull the car up to Exp. Station to unload. We did but noted that it says 'no parking'. We had no issues. Actual parking for the unit is across the main street in a shared lot. Can be a long walk.

We later learned that guests who rent from the Resort and not from an independent receive passes for the lifts ($10 each summer), some coupons & activity discounts . As summer renters, this didn't make an impact on us financially. I'm not sure if the same can be said for skiing in the winter.

The unit looks exactly like the photos provided, very clean & neat. Sheets, towels, toilet paper & small soaps are provided. You must bring your own paper towels & toiletries. Good water pressure in the showers.

There is a flat bottom filter coffee maker. I emailed the owner specifically to confirm filters were provided & was assured they were. Sadly, no filters. Luckily, there is a Starbucks in the Villiage. Also, no potholders so I had to use the one kitchen towel to remove a pan from the oven.

The beds have good mattresses as advertised. However, they are both quite firm & set low to the ground. My parents would struggle getting up from them. The master is advertised as a queen but it is a double. I have a queen at home so I'm certain these are doubles. They are so small that my husband & I slept separately just for comfort.

The air conditioner is LOUD. It is located right next to the flat screen TV in the living room. It cools the living room and one bedroom (if door is open). No cool air makes it into the master bedroom.

This all said, condo was a good value, would recommend it.

Food was great at Junction (ribs and burger), Red Rover (gourmet dogs) & Ember (except calamari appetizer -- skip it). Alcohol was relatively inexpensive compared to our home (metro Baltimore). $4 a beer & $7.50 for Bombay Sapphire martinis! Ember entrees are $$ but its romantic and yummy.