What happens at the peak seasons and holidays?
Christmas and President’s holidays are the busiest ski times. Boat Week is the busiest summer time. Everyone charges a premium for stays during these periods because the town is always sold out. Our suggestion is to book early. It will safe you a lot of grief. Payment schedules are different than regular season. Individual condo and hotel properties have specific payment and time frame instructions for the holiday periods. It is not standardized, but follows general guidelines. > 1) Payment – Payment is due in full, often paid by check 45 days prior to your travel. Many do not take credit cards during the holidays due to forgery and other misuse. 2) Double check your reservation and that payment has been secured. Do not assume that everything is satisfactory even if you receive a confirmation via regular mail or email. Place a call. 3) Cancellation policies differ from company to company. Many will not refund a peak season reservation within 30 days of arrival. Many will refund only ha
Christmas and President’s holidays are the busiest times at Mammoth. The lodging companies all charge premiums for stays during this period because the town is always sold out. Some companies start taking reservations as early as May 1. Others will hold them, and then confirm them after September 1 or the Tuesday after Labor Day. Our suggestion is to book early. If you wait, you may be camping in the snow. The individual condo and hotel properties have specific payment and time frame instructions for the holiday periods. It is not standardized, but follows along these general guidelines. 1) Payment – Payment is due in full, paid by check 45 days prior to your travel. Many do not take credit cards during the holidays due to forgery and other misuse, and do check with the property management company for their specific policies if you have questions. 2) Double check your reservation and that payment has been secured. Do not assume that everything is satisfactory even if you receive a conf
