This unit was just what we hoped for. We got our parking permit at the Front Desk, used our room key to enter the garage, and unloaded using the carts there. There was no noise from other guests clomping around in ski boots, so these units must be well insulated. The gas fireplace was great for setting a cozy mood. The kitchen was well-appointed, and we were pleasantly surprised to find a cache of non-perishable food left there by previous guests. The living room was a bit cramped, but comfortable. The master bedroom and bath were quite large. The second bedroom was rather small; it also had an angled ceiling from being under the roof, and the bunk-beds (full on the bottom, twin on top) were better for kids than adults. The service from Winter Park Lodging Co. was great; they checked on us often to ensure everything was good; we asked for 2 extra room keys, and they arrived within minutes. The location is great; a 25 foot walk up from the back door of the Lodge lets one ski into the Zephyr Express Lift line. Skiing back was tougher: either take Corridor from Mary Jane at maximum speed for the long flat spots, or take the Black Diamond-rated trail at speed and whip around to the door. Minor complaints: The ski locker is small; tough to fit skis for 4 inside. One of the ski locker keys didn't work properly. The dishwasher is noisy; use it when you go out. The unit is in the corner of the building, which cuts down on the light it gets, as does the enormous chair that is directly in front of the living room windows. The unit isn't managed by the same company that runs the rest of the hotel, so it took time for them to figure out how to give us a parking pass. The wired internet in the unit did not work with the password on the refrigerator. We used a neighbor's unsecured wifi. The hot tubs by the back door had a great view, but the women received catcalls from guys on the nearby lift when entering the water. In conclusion, I would not hesitate to stay there again.
