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Tallus is the best of both worlds!

Looking to one-up the Jones'? A second home will do the trick. Don't think you can afford the upkeep? Want the convenience, luxury and status of a vacation home but don't want to deal with the maintenance? Want to feel like you're actually on vacation when at your home-away-from-home (meaning you want special treatment)? Been hard pressed to find exactly what you want?

How does 5,000 sq. ft. of spacious artful design along the 10th fairway of the Sierra Star Golf Club sound? And you probably wouldn't mind not having to trouble yourself with typical homeowner duties like shoveling snow or mowing the lawn. Tallus, a private, gated community in Mammoth Lakes, California, offers all the comforts of home with the luxuries of a world-class resort. Tallus is a collection of 19 unique luxury estates and a clubhouse nestled amongst the natural beauty of Mammoth Lakes.

As a Tallus homeowner, your property will remain pristine year-round and you never have to lift a finger. And get this: you don't even have to buy furniture! You'll feel like a guest at a five-star hotel with access to a resident concierge, who will assist with everything from pre-arrival grocery shopping and housekeeping services to in-house spa treatments. As a kicker, you'll get on-demand 4-wheel drive shuttle service, snow removal and snow shoveling service and a digital home theater. You'd expect nothing less from a vacation-so why not your vacation home?

Tallus ownership starts at around $795,000 with the first construction phase slated for Spring 2006. Choose between three distinct home models, all with views of Mammoth Mountain. How does it work? Owners receive 1/6th deeded ownership, evidenced by a recorded deed and guaranteed by title insurance, for the home of their choosing. Common structures and areas (like the Clubhouse, road and Nature Preserve) are owned and shared by all Tallus owners. You can do away with any thoughts about timeshare. Timeshare owners usually own weeks of usage, not ownership of deeded real estate. So, if other six other people own a fraction of your house, will you really get the true benefit of a vacation home? Absolutely! You can stay at your vacation home as much as you want based on availability and in accordance with the Club's Reservation Policies & Procedures.

Okay, so that last part sounded like a catch but that's legalese for ya. Here's the real deal: right off the bat, owners can reserve five weeks of "Planned Reservations" every year. With six owners per home, 30 out of 52 weeks can be reserved, leaving 22 weeks for, you guessed it, unplanned reservations. Owners can reserve additional days and weeks during this extra time on a space available and/or short notice basis. What's more, Tallus owners can make reservations in any of the 19 homes in the community during the 22 weeks set aside for impromptu trips--so, that's 418 weeks of extra times when you can book a stay.
Tallus (866) 3-TALLUS
ian@tallus.net
2610 Meridian Boulevard
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

For LxM Amy Covington