Whistler Rentals

Whistler Resort is perhaps North America more skiing, of course, it is very far in altitude the area of slopes and varied landscapes, experts. But there are also a wide variety of rental housing, and before making a choice, it would be well educated about the options and their implications.

Whistler properties vary according to three key dimensions: size, quality / style and location. We do not need to say much about the size, there are properties on the rental market from shoeboxes of 350 square feet of self-imposed 6000 square feet. or more. Quality is another issue. Much of the rental inventory of Whistler was built in the 80s and 90s when the profile of the station was lower and the cost was the name of the game. Most developments have been built with the design is irrelevant, cheap materials, fixtures and fittings of poor quality and the decor is at best unimaginative. You do not want to spend your vacation in a condo with a blue carpet, magnolia walls, Formica countertops, polished brass faucets and brightly colored sofas. It must therefore be sought either the most recent developments, as Taluswood, which were built to specifications much higher, or you need to find a unit that was recently renovated (or "Whistlerized" as local expression, it has). Whistlerization "usually involves installing slate floors, granite counters, stone fireplaces, wood cabinets, beams and trim, and painting clay autumnal tones of coffee, caramel and burgundy. These units have a much more mountain-cabin. High-end properties in Whistler a step or three beyond, with dramatic designs and very high-end finish, although some of these properties are on the rental market.

The location is perhaps the key issue in choosing your rental Whistler. Although only a small town, there are many different areas, you can choose for your vacation, and each has advantages and disadvantages.

The Village is the ideal place to bars and restaurants nearby, and to be a relatively short walk to the lifts. However, most of the inventory in the village is small, with units of two bedrooms, one or dominant in the mix, and everything was built according to economic standards. It is essential to find a unit that has received a recent renovation of quality. There are also one or two units that are larger, but you may have to search hard to find.

The top of the village is located on the lower slopes of Blackcomb Mountain. This is the place to ski-in ski-out units that are reasonably accessible to the Village. However, if you want ski-in ski-out make sure you check what that means. Some properties are actually on the slopes, yet others say 'ski-in ski-out' can be up to 5 minutes on foot. Others are ski-in, but not ski-out.

The second main location for ski-in ski-out units, is Taluswood on the lower slopes of Whistler Mountain. It is a very upscale with a variety of accommodations, but all of a high standard of quality using peeled logs, natural materials and quality decor. access to the slopes is easy, with no more than 2 minutes walk from most properties. However, you need a vehicle to go to stores and restaurants, as this area is not served by free shuttle bus is or municipal.

The fourth area is Creekside, the original location in Whistler. This area used to be a very low range, but recent heavy investment has been a good alternative to the village. The Creekside gondola is always less crowded than the lifts in the village, and there is now a wide choice of shops and restaurants in the city. The quality of accommodation is very uneven, with many attractive older properties and a luxury that few new ch.