I spoke with Tom via telephone a couple of times before arriving, and he is extremely kind and helpful. He mentioned some discounted lift tickets which worked well for my family.

We arrived in a snow storm after a long journey from Tucson and were pleased with the underground parking. I now consider this a must for a winter stay in Telluride, as I stayed dry unloading the car. Tom greeted me and provided keys. When we entered the condo, the heat was already on and the place was clean.

If granite and stainless steel are your thing, this is not your rental. But, look past the dated appliances and you'll find a condo stocked and ready for your needs. The kitchen is very functional, as we cooked a full Christmas turkey dinner. The beds and living room furniture are comfortable, the TV has cable, and the water pressure in the shower is excellent. I'll take good water pressure over slate tile any day!

The balcony is a great addition, even on cold days. We managed to sneak out there a few times to see Tom and his staff keeping the sidewalks free of snow. Many other businesses in town were not concerned about snow removal, and I thought it was a nice touch. While a condo complex, we found it very quiet.

The location is fantastic. While the listing says 2.5 short blocks to the gondola, I can tell you these are SHORT blocks. I walked it each day with a 9 and 10 year old boy without any complaints. On this walk, you'll pass Smuggler's brew pub, always smelled great; Telluride bottle shop (a liquor store); La Marmotte, a cute looking French restaurant, and a couple of ski shops. If you head one block west, you'll arrive at Market at Telluride, a grocery store featuring natural foods. Online, it appears this store is closed. I assure you it is not; new owners purchased it in July. It has a good variety and isn't too expensive. One block north, brings you to Colorado Ave, the main street in Telluride. One the corner is Brown Dog Pizza.

So, everything you need is in walking distance. We never moved our car once we parked. We also never tried the free Galloping Goose town shuttle, but I did notice it stops right across the street at the town library. We ate lunch at New Sheridan Hotel one day and were pleasantly surprised; great ambiance and cocktails.

Tom and his wife are excellent hosts, always checking on garbage level and providing linens. Overall, I would highly recommend a stay at the Fall Line for your Telluride vacation.