We so enjoyed staying at Mike's condo! It's inside a hotel directly in the village of Lake Las Vegas so it was peaceful and with easy walking access to the three restaurants in the complex. Check-in was a breeze. There was some confusion about the parking pass and it was resolved within literally a few minutes.

The condo is modern, clean and well-equipped with linens, kitchen requirements, and full-size appliances. The master has a flat panel TV with all the channels, the living room has a very large screen flat-panel TV as well, but we never used it, along with a comfy couch, separate dining table, and bar stools for the kitchen's long counter. The bathroom is large with a huge soaking tub with separate shower as well as soap, shampoo, etc.

We really enjoyed having our coffee on the large balcony (with table and chairs). The condo/balcony overlooks the hotel entrance, so that's not the best, but is surrounded above by views of desert mountains.

Lake Las Vegas area has suffered from the economic downturn so most of the shops, and the casino, of the village are closed. Still, I came here to relax and I would stay here again in a heartbeat when returning to Las Vegas area. You feel like you are in a secluded retreat get-away but you are only 25 minutes from the downtown Strip. I took one star off for the view from the windows/balcony but seriously, this was a terrific place to stay.

Tip #1: We had a dinner and a lunch at Bernard's Bistro, just a 2 minute walk from the condo and right next to the water. Excellent food artistry, a chocolate balsamic vinaigrette that's the best I've ever tasted, perfectly cooked pasta, great wine and great service. You could say we're foodies and we were really impressed.

Tip #2: Definitely arrange to get the parking pass from Mike for underground gated parking in the building. When you use it, you can just take the elevator straight up to your floor. Otherwise, you'll have to park in the next door casino parking which is still free, and a super short walk, but not as convenient.

Tip #3: Skip the breakfast at the only spot open for breakfast in the village and head into Henderson to the Omelette House on N. Boulder Hwy/E. Lake Mead Pkwy (7-10 minutes away).