Lockbox was jammed shut so we did not have access to front door or pool keys. No wifi is a big negative, poor TV connection and no spatula in kitchen. PS Nothing is modern about this condo, zero modern details in entire unit. + Nice BBQ, bed & linens were comfortable and it was quiet and roomy for 3 people.
Everything was great except the downstairs toilet didnât work as many others have mentioned. I messaged 10 minutes after we arrived and they assured someone would come fix it. 2 days later and never heard a word from anyone. Not that itâs a huge deal but who wants to walk upstairs every time you need to use the bathroom? Other than that it was clean and nice.
Les points faibles : Communication et exactitude de lâannonce
awful beds
The beds are absolutely awful. The master bedroom mattress was like 20 years old and had no structure left. The bunk bed was very unstable/shaky, so we could not use the top bunk and the person in the middle bunk couldn't move without waking up the person on the bottom bunk; and it also had uncomfortable mattresses.
The location is great. Next time I'll stay in another chalet.
On the surface it was clean, but it needs a deep clean under furniture, etc.
It also needs a few more kitchen items and updates like kitchen scissors that actually cut and a larger cutting board.
When we messaged the property manager during our stay, we did not receive a response.
Very pleasant condo with lots of room and oversized garage for two vehicles and all your gear. Very quiet side street but you can walk to pub, store, and Skibowl tubing area. Very close to the pool and hot tub. Kitchen is great, fireplace great. Plenty of blankets and pillows to keep you cozy. The problems were: main bathroom commode on 2nd floor clogged twice and overflowed once. It needs attention. Also, I don't think this place can comfortably sleep 10 people. The two bedrooms were fine, but I don't think the triple bunkbed in the upstairs hallway could safely hold 6 adults as advertised; even 3 was an issue. It is pretty rickety. We ended up taking the upper mattresses off the bunk and slept on them on the floor. Overall, very pleased with our stay though!
Good location and house but minimal storage space and entertainment.
Our overall experience at this house was just OK. The house is pretty good and cozy but there were some issues that we could not just overlook.
Pros:
- Location, Location, Location. We were looking forward to some good skiing time and this house is close to Mt. Hood ski resort.
- Close to the downtown, which has some decent restaurants and a grocery store.
- The Vacasa team was very prompt and responsive to any queries/requests we had.
Cons:
- Most of the closets in the house were locked. They did not have enough drawers nor hooks to hang clothes; not even in bathrooms. Not many options to hang clothes.
- This house, surprisingly, did not have any board games or playing cards.
- The TV reception/resolution was really bad.
- Minor: Hall could use a carpet. The floor was VERY cold.
- Minor: Could use some more pots, they had just 2-3.
Overall, our stay was great! There were plenty of places to eat, sleep, lounge about, and chill for the weekend.
However, there were 9 of us getting ready for an event, and none of the toilets were ready for it. The half toilet downstairs had trouble flushing, like it wouldn't refill with water after the first flush. We closed off that toilet for the rest of the weekend. The full bath upstairs would try to fill up the tank but needed a little assistance to close the plug in order for the tank to fill. The full bath in the en suite functioned the best of the three, but the handle still needed to be held in order to flush properly. We called for a maintenance request, but through the course of the weekend, I kept missing the repairperson's calls/messages (and that's totally my fault). However, I hope they were able to come by after we checked out to fix all the toilets.
Despite the toilet issues, we had a fun weekend in the mountains. I would still recommend this spot, especially if you're looking for something in town.
Perfect location and very nice floor plan for families. Kitchen was well stocked with silverware, dishes, and pans. We needed some basic cooking items but the market store was a quick walk away. My only suggestion is to communicate with the cleaning agency regarding the importance of clean bathrooms. I own a rental property and even outside of COVID, making sure toilets and showers are spotless is a must. Given that COVID levels were high in the Gov camp for the entire stay, I would suggest making sure that the cleaning staff is at the top of their game. It makes a difference to people who care about remaining safe and who have family members like myself who have medical conditions. I recognize that this is out of your control for the most part but maybe emphasize with the staff that the "typical" spot clean is not enough.
I love how this location is so close (walkable) to the heart of government camp. The garage is big enough for all your toys and to feel like your care is secure. We will definitely keep this place in mind for future stays.
This is location has both pros and cons. My review is based upon me being as someone who has stayed at many vacation rentals and someone who also rents a property for others to use.
Pros-
Size- this was a very spacious condo for my group of 3 to spread out. It can sleep up to 10 but Iâd only recommend that if there are kids in the group
Location- is very easy to access and close to everything in Government Camp.
Garage- If you have recreational items (such as skis or golf clubs) the garage made it perfect to store items
Well stocked- the kitchen was well stocked and ready for anyone to be able to prepare meals easily. The appliances and the outdoor grill were all great
Beds- they were comfortable and no on in my party had any complaints
Decor- it is nicely decorated
Pool- great pool and spa
In unit Washer & dryer- nice to have on site to do laundry and detergent was available for use
Cons:
No air conditioning- we happened to visit during record high temperatures and the entire place was hot during our entire stay.. The owners do supply fans but they did nothing but move hot air around. It was unbearable for us to sleep. Just an example, it was 86 degrees Fahrenheit at 4am on the main floor, and the bedrooms were even hotter. If it is ever beyond 80 degrees outside, I could not recommend this location to anyone..
Cleanliness- the sheets in the guest bedroom had not been changed from the previous occupant. I could tell from the hair and crumbs that were left behind. Some items hadnât been dusted for a bit of time
Furnishings & Decor- although cute, some of the items need to be placed or cleaned (broken lampshades and blinds, seating need a good steam cleaning, etc
TV- this unit doesnât have live TV. You can access YouTube, Netflix or other applications but youâll need to have your own login
All in all, during colder months, I could stay again if accommodations were limited. However, due to the lack of air conditioning during the summer months, it was a miserable and would not stay again.
Place looked like it does it photos. Super walkable to town and places to eat. Very close to ski bowl and a comfortable stay overall. Some issues- mattresses were not comfortable. We switched beds mid-way to see if there was an improvement from the master and there wasnât. The dishwasher was full- someone ran it and didnât empty it. The coffee maker was not clean and had old grounds in it. And there were some long black hairs hanging around in the bed sheets. Lastly, the place is managed by a company who has their own rental site so VRBO communication isnât helpful- youâll either need to download the company website or call them directly, not use the VRBO message system
The home was very comfortable, spacious and well furnished.
Unfortunately, there wasn't enough shampoo, conditioner, washing detergent, and trash bags.
It also was not cleaned well, the floors were dirty. We obviously, took off our shoes to keep it clean, but our socks got dirty very quickly.
We love Collins Lake condos and have stayed for over a month in different units, however the cost for cleaning doesn't correspond to the cleanliness we have experienced in this unit.
Beautiful home, well maintained and outfitted. Every detail was thought of in this home. It is well equipped from the kitchen to the board games and everything in between.
Thank you for sharing your home! We will be back.