I checked out a headache-worthy amount of rentals via VRBO for our family Xmas ski vacation. Luckily for us there was some odd mixup with the first place we booked - b/c we ended up staying here - It's a great place! Very clean, lots of linens (sheets, blankets, bath towels, kitchen towels, table napkins/placemats etc.). Here's what is either not in the review, or it's in the review but I didn't remember and as a result, wished someone had mentioned these items in their review:
Buy liquor prior to condo b/c there's no where close. If you are coming from the airport, once you hit Harrison Rd, just after 32nd St, is the state liquor store on your left. Don't buy firewood - kickin' gas fireplace. Don't need to buy dishsoap, dishwasher soap, coffee filters, toilet paper, trashbags etc. The condo truly is stocked (we have not always had this experience with short term rentals). We loaded up on a lot of items we actually didn't need b/c I wasn't sure what the condo would have and wanted to avoid needing to run back and forth to the store once we were settled. Also - there is every kind of kitchen item you might need (i.e. yes, they have a cheese slicer, ice cream scooper, wine opener, can opener). There are tons of great cups, dishes and coffee mugs too so if you have a larger party, know there is plenty.
There is a great breakfast place about 8minutes away (they serve lunch and dinner too) and the Valley Market is owned by the nicest guy ever! Not too expensive, despite what some reviewers stated, we found it very reasonable and worth not driving an additional 10 miles to a different market.
There is a tiny coffee shop next to the Market (if you are a starbucks kinda person) and they have every type of coffee or cocoa drink you can think of - great early morning/late night hours! Powder Mountain - great staff, great runs, tons of snow & powder and inexpensive compared to all other ski areas within 90minutes - If you are looking for fancy lifts & lodges, PowMow may not make you happy - If you are looking to enjoy great skiing/boarding and don't care about the glitz - PowMow is the place to go! If you can't tell, we loved the condo, Powder Mountain and most of all - getting away from it all - a wonderful escape!