Hidden Gem in the Valley-5 Minute walk to Village

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Village Gondola Station8 min walk
Mammoth Mountain7 min drive
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort9 min drive
Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Please note: The roofs in the complex are being replaced this summer (2024) from late May through August. There may be some disruptions in the HOA. Privately owned and managed condo that also serves as our vacation home. We strive to provide a clean, comfortable, cozy space at a reasonable price. The condo faces southeast and is nestled amongst tall pines so you have the best of both worlds. Sun in the morning to warm the condo and help you to rise and shade as the sun sets on warm summer nights. The view of the crest from the front entry porch invites you to go exploring. You also have a small vantage of the Sherwin's and all they offer.

This warm, cozy and well-maintained studio is located 2 blocks away from The Village and the Gondola. The gondola will whisk you away to Canyon Lodge in a matter of minutes. The studio comes equipped with a new 55" LG smart tv for those with Netflix & App accounts. We offer a queen size bed and a queen size sleeper sofa so the condo will accommodate from 1-4 people. There is a full bath and fully stocked kitchen so making meals is a breeze. The condo is located on the first floor but not wheelchair accessible as there are some stairs and landings to navigate. We offer FREE High Speed Wifi and FREE firewood (Winter Only) with an easy to use wood-burning stove. There is a closet for hanging storage and a few drawers for folding storage. Linen's provided, 2 Jacuzzi's, swimming pool in summer, 2 sauna's, 2 onsite laundry facilities. Multi-day deals during off-season.

After a great day on the Mountain and a nice soak in the jacuzzi, enjoy a quiet relaxing evening with family or friends over dinner and a movie. Then up early and at it again!

Sorry NO SMOKING or Pets allowed. Also, no Saturday check in's or checks out.

Guests are allowed two parking spaces per condo. Parking is right in front of the building. Condo is located within a 5 minute walk to the Village where you will find restaurants, shopping and the Village Gondola. There is also a Town shuttle system that you can ride for free that will take you to Vons and other downtown areas.

I can always be reached by phone, email or text. Most times I am here and can come over and provide assistance if needed.

5 minute walk to the Village and the Westin. 2 minute walk downhill to the Blues Festival. The condo is located in the closest complex to the festival.

There is a free public bussing system in and around the community. Once I get here and stock up on groceries I do not get back into my car until I leave.

Sorry, no Saturday check in's or checks out.

Mammoth Lakes Certified Property #TOML-CPAN-10528

Property manager

Michael Tikunoff

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

This is our view from the living room and the balcony

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest must sign rental agreement and provide off platform security deposit prior to being issued door entry code.

Guest security deposit is $500.00

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mammoth Lakes

Located in Mammoth Lakes, this condo is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Mammoth Mountain and Convict Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort.

Mammoth Lakes, CA

What's nearby

Village Gondola Station - 8 min walk
Sierra Star Golf Course - 18 min walk
Lake Mary - 6 min drive
Mammoth Mountain - 7 min drive
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort - 9 min drive

Getting around

Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mammoth Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Looney Bean - ‬3 min drive
‪Toomey's - ‬8 min walk
‪Whitebark - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem in the Valley-5 Minute walk to Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem in the Valley-5 Minute walk to Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem in the Valley-5 Minute walk to Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem in the Valley-5 Minute walk to Village located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo is within 1 mile (2 km) of Village Gondola Station and Sierra Star Golf Course. Eagle Express Ski Lift and Magic Carpet are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rich & Steph C.

17 Nov 2015

A little home away from home

This place is exactly what it says...a little gem. Feels like a home away from home with a proper stocked kitchen, comfy bed and fireplace. Only a short stroll to the main village and brewery. Michael was very responsive and recommended walks which was great. We loved Mammoth and would definitely return here if we ever came back. This is what HomeAway is all about, thanks.

10/10 Excellent

William

6 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was great! Very clean and had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice gem

Nice spot to stay for a few days skiing Mammoth Mountain

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

23 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised. Great place!

Great property! Awesome location, well stocked, good communication, easy check in. Perfect for two people.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosie M.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy retreat near major Mammoth activities

Would absolutely stay here again when vacationing in Mammoth Lakes. The studio is well equipped, cozy yet roomy, and in a quiet/peaceful area that is super close to The Village and Mammoth Brewing Co. Also convenient to many restaurants and activities. Our vacation was in the early fall, and we could easily walk, run, bike ride onto the Lake Basin Path. It was a wonderful and relaxing “home” for our vacation. Plus the host/Michael was gracious and proactive/responsive with condo access/instructions.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

28 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy and Comfortable Getaway

This is a well-kept and conveniently located unit. I would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

tyler r.

6 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Family Trip

Great location in mammoth. Condo had everything we needed to prepare meals and sleep 4. Our 2 kids slept on the pull out. The price point was just right and we were very pleased with the place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

5 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mammoth Get Away

This is a perfect condo for a couple, or a party of one. It's close enough to everything in the town of Mammoth. You can easily walk to the Village and from there you can access the free shuttle to Lakes Basin. The unit itself was fantastic with a comfy bed, a well supplied kitchen with dishes/pots/utensils/spices and a few dry item leftovers for use. The Lopi Stove works great at keeping the unit warm when you follow the directions given too. Since the unit is at the far end of the complex, you don't really hear the road noise either. This is a quiet place to retreat and enjoy the surrounding area. I had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn A.

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely, quiet, and cozy stay

A great spot to set off on your adventures in the Mammoth Lakes area. I really appreciated that Mike took a photo of the entrance, because it easy to pass the first time you drive there, but afterwards it's no problem. The condo is within walking distance to a great brewery and just a couple minutes from the downtown hubub. I highly recommend. Very cozy, clean, and perfect for a couple or a small family. Mike also really makes sure to go the extra mile for you. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Leavenworth

19 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a bargain rate. I would definitely stay again.

Excellent location

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Alexander

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Overall, we greatly enjoyed the condo. Biggest positive is that it's about a 6 min. walk to the Village Gondola, clean, comfortable bed, nice view of trees through the window, and great wood burning fireplace. However, kitchen is a bit small with no dishwasher. Additionally, we had to email the owner for starter wood for the wood burning fireplace and 2 pool / spa towels since there were only 2 spa / pool towels provided even though there was 4 of us. (There were also bath towels.) Owner was very responsive for these requests, but ideally it would not be required. No extra pillows in the unit, so had to bring 4 from home in order for the 4 of us to have 2 pillows each.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa H.

24 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy & Close to everything

Fantastic experience, starting with easy access into condo and ending with short walk hot tub. The condo was set up for your cooking needs, relaxation and game time with a woodburning fireplace and board games. Quick 8-10 minute walk to restaurants, bars, and easy access to the mountain. Clean and ready to go, can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Flynn C., Los Angeles, USA

4 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really is a hidden gem

Couldn't have been happier with this beautiful little condo. This is a perfect place for a couple or just one person looking for a quiet weekend and some time on the slopes. Five minute walk to the Village, you can take the gondola up and be on the mountain in no time without even getting in your car. The place is modern and cheerful, kitchen is well stocked and everything worked well. Absolutely going to stay here again next time we're up there, easy to find and Michael was very helpful and understanding when we informed him we had to leave a day early. Loads of firewood for the wood-burning stove and the entire stay was unbeatable. An already great trip was made even better by this fantastic place, highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

24 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean! Excellent location!

Very Clean. Excellent location. Well organized. Owner easy to work with. Hope to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

21 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

We loved this place. It was convenient to the town gondola and the slopes. The condo was clean with a well stocked kitchen making cooking very easy for us. The communication from the owner was spot on and not a single glitch the entire stay. Would book it again if I were to ski Mammoth again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

4 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Nice uni/property, very reasonably priced, fantastic location.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan H.

2 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Nice little place near town.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quynh

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very cozy and charming place. Good location, love the fireplace. Well stocked kitchen. Would definitely come back again. Good communications.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leo F.

8 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended property in Mammoth

Everything was as advertised and more.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie Y.

4 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall great experience!

The condo is perfect for a ski getaway. Clean and well equipped. Location is walking distance to the village making access to the mountain very easy. Michael, the host, was very informative and prompt with responses. Would recommend this place for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

2 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy mountain get away

Great midweek stay at this cozy, quiet and convenient studio condo. Loved the wood burning fireplace which kept it nice and warm. Very clean and comfortable with an attention to details. Beautiful framed photos. Well stocked kitchen, even basic pantry needs. Will definitely return. Thanks Michael!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

1 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Condo in Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay at the condo! The location is perfect- so close to the village and gondola- and the condo was well stocked. We really enjoyed the fireplace, the views from the windows, and the complex's hot tub. It was definitely cozy for our family of 4 but we expected that. For us, the location was more important than having a lot of room. The space worked great for us and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

1 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Amazing location close to the village. Very responsive owner, easy to work with. Plan to return. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keaton C.

13 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great Location and stay! It was perfect for me and my friends. Got us to the mountain really easy and also it was in such a good area to get to food! We all really enjoyed it!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

10 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael Tikunoff

I absolutely LOVE Mammoth. I've been going there for 20+ years in winter, spring, summer and fall. I just can't get enough of the beauty and outdoor recreation the place has to offer. My ultimate goal that I hope to realize in the next 1-3 years is to relocate there and call it my full time home.

Why they chose this property

My partners and I choose this property due to the proximity to the Village and Lakes Basin. I utilize the condo in the winter for snowboarding and Canyon is my favorite base lodge. My partners are summer enthusiasts and will use it as home base for their many hiking expeditions.

What makes this property unique

Location-Location-Location.....6 minute walk to the Village Gondola, summer bike path a stone's throw away, close to the lakes and within walking distance to Sierra Star golf course. Can't beat the location.