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Renting a condo during ski season is an especially good idea, both for convenience as well as to save money. Ski condos are usually found near the slopes or directly in the major ski resorts. Getting to the lifts can be just a short walk or shuttle ride away. Check if your condo provides changing facilities and lockers for your equipment so you don’t have to drag wet, dirty gear into your condo.

Fully Equipped Condo Rentals

Most condos have very complete kitchens, including microwave, stove, oven, refrigerator and all the plates, utensils, and pots and pans you could need. Check before you go as some less expensive units often have only minimal equipment and supplies.

Small, local shops usually only supply very basic food stuffs, and for a much higher cost, so pack most of what you will need before you go. A footlocker sized cooler can keep your food fresh on the drive up. Be sure to check concerning washers and dryers to freshen your wet, dirty ski clothes each evening.

Find out the time required to get to the ski slopes or other recreation areas before you rent. A long drive wastes time and energy you want to have when you get to the final destination. Additionally inquire concerning parking. If you have several families getting together to share one condo make sure there are parking places for all the cars.

Condos With Lift Tickets

Many condos come with discounted lift tickets when you book a ski rental. Inquire about all the possibilities, including multi-day and mid-week passes, to be sure you get the best deal. In the summer some rentals will include discount entrances to local attractions. Again, ask what is to be found. As with any vacation rental it is a good idea to ask about senior discounts or discounts for membership in organizations such as AAA.

A picture is worth a thousand words so see if there are pictures of the condo you are thinking that you would like to have on the web in advance of making the reservation. Make sure the pictures match the written description. Pictures are more often deceiving so if the photos look like a mansion and the price sounds more like a shack then be forewarned. You commonly get what you pay for.

The ski resorts often handle the bookings for ski condos so that is usually the best place to try first. Private listings, usually through online rental sites, may be a bit lower in price for a comparable unit often is not as close to the slopes. Try to get a unit that is only a walk away from or a short shuttle ride from the ski lift, to save a lot of time and frustration with driving and parking.

Condo Rental Checklist

Additional items to learn about are the number and size of beds. Sofas that fold out into beds are less comfortable and convenient but are often a great way to get more bodies into a less expensive condo.

Ask if the condo allows pets in the event you were planning on bringing your dog. Most don’t appreciate animals in the units and enforce tight rules about not leaving them unattended in rooms to prevent barking and damage. Your best bet is to keep the dog at home.

Some final things to ask about included linens, check-in/out times, what housekeeping is included and what cleanup you are expected to do and what facilities such as storage, gym or a pool can be found.

Getting organized before will insure that your stay is a fun adventure you will remember with pleasure for always.

Vacation Rentals 4 Lake Tahoe (http://www.vacationrentals4laketahoe.com) offers a guide to condo rentals.

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