Mountainback Condo - Walking Distance to Canyon Lodge

It’s a beautiful condo. Modern, homey, with gorgeous views. Private, quiet.Arlene was very responsive to any questions and needs we had.

It was great ! Very close to the Canyon Lodge lift at Mammoth for skiing. Definitely recommend staying here.

Close to lift, roomy, and near parking garage

Location was great! Close to canyon lodge. Underground parking was convenient, but very small and only 1 assigned spot so we had to park about 1/4mile away.....place was cozy but NO FIREPLACE which was a bummer(read the fineprint) bathrooms had no tpilet paper which i thought was weird but not a huge deal since we stopped at store..my biggest concern was they advice u not to use deadbolt cause u run the risk of getting locked out i used the BOTTOM lock which of course got us locked out. (Have never had to worry about this at other airb&b)Luckily we were able to figure it out and got in,but didnt get any response from host til next morning . I asked about the place having a grill beforehand which host replied that it did, but when we got there it was inoperable

Overall was good only downfall was the hot tub was green

Overall this unit was acceptable, much better than others I've rented in the same area. Thankfully the check in was a breeze and the pics appearing in the app are accurate. The electrical appliances all worked well plus the TVs and Wi-Fi were fantastic. The beds are comfy and the living room furniture, while not new, are comfortable. Nothing in life is perfect and this unit was no exception. The ceiling exhaust fan in one shower/toilet room makes a horrible screeching sound when turned on (possibly a bad bearing) and the overhead light in this same room is so dim it was like showering by candle light, a very small candle. The overhead exhaust fan in the second bathroom worked intermittenly. Lastly, the faucet fixture in the kitchen is an inexpensive piece and is so loose I expect it will break off in the near future. These issues are all minor and easily fixed. Thank you to our hosts Arlene and Scott.

This is the second time we have stayed at this property. We like the layout of the condo, the convenience to the Blue Line bus (Canyon lodge), the washer and dryer and the underground parking.However, you need to be aware that there are only four water glasses and one cocktail glass. There are more that enough shot glasses and wine glasses! Bring some disposable glassware.Also, there are only four bowls, so if you like to eat cereal or drink soup, bring your own disposable bowls! Finally, Arlene (the manager) did supply extra laundry detergent after we requested it but did not provide more bowls or replaced a light in the master bathroom after we complained about those items.

Great place. Enjoyed the stay and would book again.

Great location, natural light was beautiful. Beds very comfortable. Underground is a plus! Shuttle is convenient.

Great place, highly recommend! We came for a ski vacation and this was perfect. Very clean, cozy and comfortable. Host was great with communication and we were walking distance to Canyon Lodge which made it so convenient. We'll definitely be back!

All good with the exception of the heat. For a two night stay, almost all of it was spent never getting up to a comfortable temperature. Would be helpful if owner/manager would check on heating if the place hasn't been used in a few days or more to make sure the heat is turned on at least a bit before next guests arrive, or else provide more information about how to get it to heat up faster.

Clean, comfortable unit in a great location. Easy parking. Beautiful view. It’s on my list of favorites.

We had a wonderful time. The amenities made the stay relaxing and easy which is what time away with family is all about.

Great location, clean unit, thank you!

Great place!

This unit is well kept and clean but a bit out dated. The photos show the mid-70's style feature as they are.Location is good and I'm sure you'll find it to be comfortable and clean just as we did.Most of the windows are missing their screens so you should expect a few mosquitos with your cool, fresh mountain air.

I don’t give Birthday or Christmas gifts to the children in my life once they turn 6. This was part of my grandson’s Christmas gift. We started in Yosemite and finished at this cozy condo in Mammoth Lakes. We took in the eastern Sierras and Mono Lake. A perfect jumping off point for all and a great place to come back to at the end of the day. Communication with the owner was VERY prompt, the accommodations quiet, cozy & safe.

Great place for our family!The place was easy to check into,

Havent been to mammoth in over 20 years. Had a great time great location. Very nice condo perfect layout for our family of 5.

I recently stayed at the Mountain Back Condo from April 4th through April 6th, 2025, and had an excellent experience. The unit was exactly as described, with all utilities and essentials perfectly set up before my arrival. It’s conveniently located about 0.3 miles from Canyon Lodge, making it an easy walk for skiing or other activities. The condo is also only about 0.7 miles from The Village, which was fantastic for dining and entertainment.Parking was a breeze thanks to the covered, underground garage with direct access to the unit—great for unloading gear without worrying about weather. The community spa, located just steps away from the condo, was wonderful for relaxing in the evenings and fits about four to five people comfortably.Inside, the layout worked perfectly. There are two bedrooms (one with a king bed, the other with a queen), plus a cozy living room with couches—exactly as shown in the photos. Communication with the property manager was outstanding; every inquiry received a prompt and helpful response. Unlike some rentals, there were no over-the-top cleaning requirements at checkout, which made for a hassle-free departure.Overall, I highly recommend this condo for anyone visiting Mammoth Lakes. Its convenient location, comfortable accommodations, and responsive management made for a fantastic stay. I would happily return on my next trip!

Perfect location and very large.

We really enjoyed this condo and would love to stay here in the future. There was plenty of room, loved the covered parking, washer and dryer and convenient access to the bus stops for the Canyon Lodge. The hot tub was small but has very powerful jets!The only problem ( the reason for 4 starts instead of 5) is that Arlene ( property manager) should have provided better service. The condo has wonderful closet space but has only 5 clothes hangers. Also, each toilet has a plunger but no toilet bowl brushes. When I messaged Arlene about the need for these items, the day after our arrival, she texted that the items would be delivered the Friday before we were to leave during our two week stay. We were able to buy the items in town. As it turned out, Arlene never delivered the items! A minor issue but it was annoying.

loved the stay here ! about at 12 min walk to canyon, spacious living spaces, and clean !

Great location near Canyon Lodge, underground parking close to entrance and well stocked.

10 to 15 minutes walk to canyon lodge. A Little outdated but clean and well equip condo.

Spacious condo with great access to the mountain and all kitchen supplies that were needed.

Comfortable accommodations and walkable location! Clean hot tub. Easy check-in process.

More spacious than typical 2bd condos, great location easy walk to canyon lodge. Hit tub is small but works well. Would def return

The owners were responsive to all communication. Place was clean and walkable to canyon lodge. Will definitely consider for future stays.

The location and floor plan of this condo are great. That does not make up for the amount of noise that you have to endure with this condo. The walls between condos are very thin and the subflooring above the condo is non existent. You can literally hear every footstep above you as well as any music and conversation. I can deal with some noise in a mammoth rental condo but this is the worst I have ever experienced. Constant thud noise from normal footsteps well into the night made it nearly impossible to sleep. I am very surprised I hadn't read about this in any previous review. This of course is no fault of the owner/host but does reflect the review score. Because of this I would never stay at this condo again.

Enough room for 5, heaters work great, master bedroom heater makes a little noise. Excellent host, available when contacted. Walking distance to Canyon, underground parking was wonderful! Will stay again.

There was a blizzard at check in. No front door code was sent at confirmation of booking and there was no cell service on the mountain. Thankfully we found WiFi at nearby Starbucks and contacted the host, thankfully she responded and we got the code to enter. She apologized and blamed Vrbo website.After renting and entering we were informed to Not use the fireplace, in mammoth, during a snowstorm. As if that was not one of the main reasons we would rent this place. It was advertised as a working wood burning fireplace. We couldn’t find the heater So I contacted the host. She gave me the housekeepers number and told me to call her. She didn’t answer. Eventually we found the thermostat. Thank goodness…It also advertised being a fully equipped kitchen. I guess that meant they had forks, knives and plates. You want salt n peppe, olive oil or anything essential, go to the store. Of course I get that is not expected. But I’ve rented a cabin 30x’s on this mountain and never been in one that is Completely bare. Thank god they had paper towels lol.On day 2 the internet went out. I didn’t even contact the host. We just sucked it up buttercup knowing this review would eventually be written and we’d never stay here again. What a sh*t show.

We had a nice stay

We had booked a short 3 night stay in October to check out the property in advance of our planned full month stay in March to really see and ski Mammoth for a month. Unfortunately the condo had a LOT of issues. Maybe this was due to it being shoulder season and it was yet to be fixed up and readied for the upcoming winter busy season. The windows were many and a strong positive for this condo, if in fact, you could see out of them. So dirty, we could not. The small deck outside was so rotten (the wooden planks) that we were scared to step on it. Both sinks in the master bathroom did not work, one side the faucet was broken, the other the sink didn't drain well and backed up. Tiles coming off the wall in the master shower with weird nasty stuff growing behind them. The shower faucet also wasn't working properly and only the hand-held option was workable. Many, too many, of the dresser drawers were difficult or impossible to open, broken or misaligned track hardware. Only 4 hangers in the master closed. In the second bedroom the drywall had been cut away to install and upgraded fuse box and not fully replaced, looking unfinished and a gaping hole in the wall. Lamps with switches broken off, heaters that made annoying clicking noise all night....and on and on. So, we were glad we came to check it out and have now cancelled our full month of March booking. Just could not see tolerating all that for an entire month, one 3 night stay was more than we could stomach.