Telemark 8 by Mountain Vacation Lodging is an updated townhome with good quality throughout, a very convenient location, ski mountain views, a flexible bedding situation, and a seasonal pool.  The townhome is less than 100 meters from a stop serviced by two of Vail's free bus line, which makes getting to and from the ski lifts, activities, shops, and restaurants fast and easy.  Please read on for more details. The Property: The living room features matching leather furniture, a warm fireplace, wall mounted HDTV, and vaulted ceilings.  With two sofas plus two recliners, there is plenty of comfy seating for groups large or small.  Off the living room is a partially covered deck which includes a gas BBQ grill and views of the Vail Resort ski slopes and national forest.  The kitchen and dining room are open to the living room and have some great features too.  The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need plus some extras too.  The counter tops are stainless steel, unique and beautiful.  They combine with the high quality cabinetry and open floating shelves to create a unique and fun kitchen space.  You'll find hardwood floors throughout the kitchen and dining area, which seats 6 at a round table that is ideal place to gather your group for breakfast, dinner, or maybe some cards or board games.   Bedroom 1 is upstairs and like the living room, features vaulted ceilings.  It has a King size bed facing a wall mounted HDTV.  A beautiful barn door separates the bedroom from the bathroom, where soft carpet gives way to beautiful tile floors. The vanity has dual sinks and a Spanish tile that complements the stained glass window.  This ensuite bathroom is a full bathroom with a bathtub/shower combo.   Bedroom 2 is downstairs.  Like bedroom 1, it has a good size to it.  There is a Queen size bed as well as a Twin over Twin bunk bed.   With this bed setup, the bedroom work well for one couple, a couple with kids, or up to 4 people.  The lower level includes a front loading washer and dryer within a full bathroom that has been updated to include a new vanity and a bathtub shower combo with beautiful travertine tile.  From bedroom 2, you can walk out back and down a few steps to the pool area. Location: The Telemark Townhomes have a very convenient and attractive location that is close to Lionshead Village.  Local Joe's Pizza is a short walk down the hill and Red Sandstone Park offers a playground for kids within easy walking distance as well.  In pleasant weather, some may enjoy walking past the park and across the pedestrian bridge directly into Lionshead Village.  It's about 12 minutes to Lionshead proper and about 20 minutes to the Eagle Bahn Gondola.  Of course you don't have to walk, since there are 3 bus lines in very close proximity, all of which offer very quick and direct routes.  The Lionsridge Loop and Sandstone Loop pick up and drop off about 75 meters from the townhome, and the West Vail Red picks up and drops off about 150 meters from the townhome.  All of these routes offer quick easy rides to Lionshead, Vail Village, Ford Park, and West Vail shopping centers, including both grocery stores.  When you stay here, getting around Vail is easy, no car necessary. Arrival, Access, and Parking: Once you book, we're here to support you.  We offer professional concierge services, provide you with arrival instructions, and answers to any specific questions you might have.  Accessing this property does require going down a half flight of stairs to the front door.  Parking is outdoor and uncovered.  Spaces are reserved for those staying at the townhomes, but are not assigned to any one unit, and  are available on a first come first served basis.  Please note, trailers are not allowed, per HOA rules and regulations. Private Amenities - among other things, this townhome features: -- Wood Burning Fireplace -- Gas BBQ Grill -- Private Washer & Dryer -- Free WiFi Shared Amenities - this development has: -- Outdoor Pool (Seasonal) -- Free Parking -- Multiple free bus routes -- Proximity to Red Sandstone park & playground  Summary:   This townhome offers a lot of space compared to most 2 Bedrooms.  It has been nicely updated throughout, offering good sized rooms, high quality finishes, comfortable furnishings, and good amenities.  Go ahead and book online with confidence - we'll reach out to reconfirm the details of your reservation.  Please also feel free to contact us with any questions - our highly trained Vacation Rental Specialists are available 7 days per week, and happy to assist. ** Please note - the pool area is seasonal and sometimes closes for maintenance or cleaning.   It is typically open in the summer only, from around Memorial Day to around Labor Day but that exact time span varies from year to year. If this amenity is important to you, please contact us to confirm the status for your dates, either before or immediately after booking your reservation. ** ** Disclosures/Disclaimers: ** Rental Agreements, Security Deposits, Rental Requirements - All hotels and rental properties have some rules and are subject to some amount of laws or regulations.  Please look for and review any Rental Agreement terms, House Rules, and or Terms and Conditions presented during the online booking process.  After booking, a Vacation Rental Agreement will be provided.  All guests are required to sign the agreement within 72 hours of booking, and prior to occupying the property. There may be other requirements.  For example, Guests may be required to provide additional information about the group that will occupy the property and or identification documents.  Background checks may be performed, and in some areas are required by local law.  Guests may be required to provide a credit card and or a refundable security/damage deposit.  We will be in touch after you book to gather additional information and to email you the rental agreement, which you can sign electronically - no printer required.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us before booking. ** Amenities - Some private or shared amenities may not be available for guest use during certain periods.  Some amenities, when part of a property, may close daily, seasonally, or for maintenance.  As such, all amenities can not be guaranteed to be available at all times.  Please advise us when or before booking if you have questions about a specific property amenity so that we can give you the most accurate information possible for your dates. ** Air Conditioning - Most mountain resort properties were not built with air conditioning.  During most hours of the day and weeks of the year, AC is not needed.  Summer nights are cool and fans are provided at most properties.   Check the average high and low temperatures and weather forecast for your dates of travel, and look at the list of amenities to see if AC or fans are part of the rental property and look for ceiling fans in photos. ** Group Sizes, High Occupancy Fees, & Maximum Occupancy - Some properties use a “High Occupancy Fee” to “raise the rate” for larger groups, and are thus able to list a lower nightly rate for smaller groups.  Each rental agreement and associated rates are for a specific group size.  Guests must enter the correct and maximum group size at the time of booking.  The agreement requires a guest to confirm the group size and subsequently, to disclose any changes to the planned group size, which may result in an increase, or decrease, to the total cost, and may result in a security deposit becoming required. ** Video & Noise Monitoring - Please note that noise monitoring devices, and security cameras, do exist on the exterior of the property. Cameras are positioned to cover all entrances and exits of the home.  Cameras are present to ensure the property remains secure and safe, as well as to ensure that guests are honest and upfront about their planned use of the property.  If you plan to bring more people than you've indicated, more dogs than indicated, to host a party or event, or do not intend to respect neighbors or the value and quality of the property, then this is not the place for you, and you should not book the property.  For normal, respectful groups, we are sorry that these statements and measures are necessary.  Security cameras and noise monitoring devices are an example and demonstration that the property's owners are taking steps to ensure the home remains available for rental, and in good condition, for your benefit. Please let us know if you have any concerns.  ** Cleaning Fees & Lengthy Rental Periods - The standard cleaning fee quoted as part of any booking is for the final cleaning, which is to be performed after the rental period has ended.  For guests who are booking a lengthy stay of more than one week, a mid stay-cleaning fee equal to the final cleaning fee may apply for the second week, third week, and so on.  If you are booking for a lengthy stay, please contact us before booking online to discuss your group, your dates, the rates, the cleaning schedule, etc.