alluraDirect.com Vacation Rentals - Trusted Partner

John and Helen Henderson

Aspens, Blackcomb Mtn/Benchlands, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

ID 1113
Lodging Deals: Check my Rates Table for all of my up to the minute best deals!

Cheap Lift Tickets! Save up to 43% on lift tickets and kids ski free! Book lodging here to qualify. Learn more.
Cheap Ski & Snowboard Rentals! Save up to 38% on equipment rentals and kids rent free! Book lodging here to qualify. Learn more.

 Welcome!

  • Living Area with very spacious patio beside the Wizard Chair. Living Area with very spacious patio beside the Wizard Chair.

Welcome to the Aspens! The Aspens is one of the most sought after accommodations in Whistler, it being a true ski-in/ski-out experience. Our condo penthouse has panoramic views of mountains and the ski slope and chair lift while enjoying sunrises and sunsets. The unit offers free internet.

 Photos & Video

Click on the first photo below to enlarge it and start a slideshow! Alternatively, enlarge specific photos of interest by clicking on them.

Living Area with very spacious patio beside the Wizard Chair. Living Area with very spacious patio beside the Wizard Chair. One of the two largest patios in the Aspens just above Blackcomb Base. One of the two largest patios in the Aspens just above Blackcomb Base. Bedroom. King bed or two Twins. Flat Panel TV and Internet Access. Bedroom. King bed or two Twins. Flat Panel TV and Internet Access. Living Room Living Room Dining Area and Kitchen Dining Area and Kitchen
Bathroom Bathroom View of Blackcomb Base from the patio. View of Blackcomb Base from the patio. Condo/patio seen from under chairlift Condo/patio seen from under chairlift A view of the Aspens as seen from the slopes under the Wizard Chair. A view of the Aspens as seen from the slopes under the Wizard Chair. Condo and patio viewed from ski slope and hotpool Condo and patio viewed from ski slope and hotpool
The Aspens pool. The Aspens pool. The Aspens hot tub area and courtyard with the location of our unit indicated. The Aspens hot tub area and courtyard with the location of our unit indicated. Condo patio and hot pool Condo patio and hot pool Condo and patio (at right) overlooking ski slopes and Blackcomb foothill. Condo and patio (at right) overlooking ski slopes and Blackcomb foothill. The Aspens Pool and Courtyard. The Aspens Pool and Courtyard.
Blackcomb Base and the Wizard Express as seen from the slopes just outside our unit. Blackcomb Base and the Wizard Express as seen from the slopes just outside our unit. View from patio of Whistler Village and Tantalus Mountains beyond. View from patio of Whistler Village and Tantalus Mountains beyond.  

 Rates & Availability

  • July 2010

        123
    45678910
    11121314151617
    18192021222324
    25262728293031
           

  • August 2010

    1234567
    891011121314
    15161718192021
    22232425262728
    293031    
           

  • September 2010

       1234
    567891011
    12131415161718
    19202122232425
    2627282930  
           
  Available   Booked   Unavailable Click on a date to book it!

Calculate Your Lodging Rates

  •

Rates

Sunscreen needed

Applicable Taxes GST of 5.00% applies,
hst of 7.00% applies
(taxes not included in the rates below)
Rates Calculation Minimum night stay requirements are based on your arrival season only.
Get a Price Estimate in Your Currency
Season Start Date End Date # of Nights Rate/nt Comments
Filler Jun 13, 2010 Jun 26, 2010 cancellation
Summer/ Fall Jun 27, 2010 Nov 18, 2010
New Season Nov 19, 2010 Dec 16, 2010
Pre Christmas Dec 17, 2010 Dec 23, 2010
Christmas Dec 24, 2010 Dec 28, 2010
New Year Dec 29, 2010 Jan 1, 2011
Fitness Resolutions Jan 2, 2011 Mar 31, 2011

Payment Info

Policy Amount Required Due Date Payment Accepted
Reservation Deposit 25% of total Due at time of booking Online CreditCard via this website
Balance of Payment Full remainder 45 days prior to arrival
Damage Deposit No damage deposit collected
Less than 45 days prior to arrival Full payment At time of booking

 Property Description

The living, dining and kitchen area all look out over the penthouse's huge patio.

Sleeping Areas & Beds

Bedroom

Large bedroom with King bed which can be converted into 2 singles. Includes clock radio.

Sleeps 2
Beds King

living room

Sleeps 2
Beds Queen Sofa

Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bath with shower.

Is Ensuite Bathroom No
Includes Bath, Shower, Vanity, Hairdryer, Soap, Shampoo

Kitchen

Very bright kitchen with views. Fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, pans, dishes and cutlery. New granite work surfaces.

Coffee Maker yes
Cooking/Eating Utensils yes
Dishwasher yes
Electric Mixer yes
Fridge yes
Kettle yes
Microwave yes
Oven yes
Stove yes
Toaster yes

Living Area

Lovely panoramic views. Stone, natural gas fireplace.

Dining Area

Mountain and ski chair views. Very bright.

Special Features

Panoramic views of ski slopes, mountains and Blackcomb Wizard chair lift. Huge patio. Walk out door, down the stairs and straight on to ski slope

Exposure East, South, West
Fireplace yes
Views uninterrupted panoramic mountain views over ski slopes

 Amenities

There is a VCR a DVD player, 2 flat-screen TVs and free internet. The telephone is free for local calls. The unit number is 604-966-0715

Private Amenities

Air Conditioning Yes
BBQ BBQ on deck in summer
Cable TV 2 flat screen tvs
Check-In Assistance 24 hour desk can give general help but not specifically for this unit
Coded Access yes changed frequently-check with Helen
Computer free internet
Conference Facilities Can be booked
Deck huge entertainment-size patio
Dining Area dining area overlooking ski slope and mountains
Fireplace stone, natural gas. slide lever to a higher temperature to ignite. If too hot, safety precautions prevent fire from lighting. Switches off after 20 mins (safety) - just re-start.
Fitness Facilities small exercise area ground floor below condo.
Fresh Linens in unit
Guest Parking $12 daily
Hairdryer yes
Indoor Secure Ski and Bike Storage yes. Skis/boards to be stored with free valet (7am until 5pm) Desk will show location or take them if you arrive late.
Iron and Ironing Board Kept in entry closet
Living Area pull-out couch can sleep 2
Local Internet Access Yes, free, in bedroom
Patio Furniture In spring/summer/fall
Telephone yes-free for local. 604-966-0715
VCR yes

Shared Amenities

Computer use of office equipment- ask at desk
Fireplace In foyer
Guest Resort Information Desk unrelated to our unit but should help for general questions
Hot Tub Choice of 3 (different temperatures each one)
Laundry Facilities Coin operated.
Pool Largest outdoor pool in Whistler
Secure Reserved Parking $14 a day
Secure Ski and Bike Storage Free ski valet service begins at 7am
Videos Included

Services

Christmas Tree/Decorations Tree if requested.

 Location & Map

Location

The Aspens is a two minute walk from Blackcomb Base shops, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and the Chateau. Also to the Wizard Express, Blackcomb Ski School and Kids Camp True ski in /ski out Close to free shuttle route 3 Outdoor communal hot tubs and new, largest outdoor swimming pool in Whistler

Access Time to Lifts

Ski in Ski out

Access Time to Shops & Restaurants

Less than 5 minutes walk

Access Time to Grocery Stores

Less than 5 minutes walk

 Trust

All property title and ownership are verified independently by AlluraDirect.com at the time that the property is listed.
AlluraDirect takes no further measures to confirm property ownership beyond this initial action.
Owners who participate in the online credit card processing system have undergone additional screening through their payment processing application.
All owners must agree to AlluraDirect.com's Terms of Service Agreement, which outlines minimum mandatory standards, terms of account termination, and the formal guest complaints process.
All customer complaints against owners are tracked and kept on record. Owners with more than 2 complaints spanning a subscription period are automatically terminated. Owner accounts are now immediately terminated under a subset of zero tolerance clauses in the Terms of Service Agreement. You are free to contact AlluraDirect.com to get independent owner verification from our office.
Your credit card information is transmitted using SSL encryption technology.
AlluraDirect's transaction processing system is handled by one of Canada's largest institutional and online transaction processing companies, in conjunction with one of Canada's largest Chartered Banks, The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
AlluraDirect's servers are protected by multiple firewalls, and are located in one of Vancouver's top, high security hosting facilities.

 Policies

This is a no smoking unit. There is a huge patio for this.

Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 10 am.  Often that can be changed - please ask if this is possible.

Policy Description Comment
Cancellations Made by Guests Payments are 96% refundable with 4 months' notice. All other payments non-refundable, except if booking can be replaced Refunds or portions thereof will be refunded based on the number of nights rebooked and rebooked rate; refunds will be subject to a 4% cancellation fee.
Check-In Time 4:00pm. Possible exceptions but must ask first
Check-Out Time 11am. Possible exceptions, ask first
Complaints Concerning Property Report all property complaints or obvious damage caused by previous Guests to us immediately, by phone and by email as they become evident. Serious problems should be reported with supporting photographs. We will make our best efforts to rectify problems within 24 hours of notification. Failure to notify us of property-related problems while in the property and as they become evident, will forfeit any rights or claims against us regarding property condition after your departure.
Courtesy Hold Reservations Reservations are not held wwithout payment. Please confirm your reservation by clicking RESERVE NOW Our sit takes live reservations 24hrs/day/7 days/week; therefore we operate on a first come/first serve basis.
Delayed Arrivals No refunds We are not responsible for delayed arrivals.
Delivery of Instructions and Access Information Map, arrival/check-in instructions with coded access info will be sent upon final payment.
Excessive Noise Eviction without refund.
Guest Account Termination The Owner or their Contact reserve the right to request permanent Guest account inactivation from this web sites technical administrators in the event of one or more of the following Guest actions: intentional property policy violation causing material damage or fines, Guest misrepresentation and/or fraud, intentionally defacing or damaging public or private property, breaking laws and bylaws, theft, public indecency, harassment, causing bodily or emotional harm & disturbing the peace after repetitive warnings. Guests will be notified by email of account termination. Guests may choose to appeal their account termination. Guests may be given the chance to reconcile with the Owner as a condition of preserving or reversing their account status. Account termination prevents the Guest from booking this or any other property that uses the same web site
Guest Stay Contract When booking online, agreement to our terms and conditions.
Housekeeping Complimentary before arrival and after departure. Should some error occur and the property is not ready upon arrival at 4pm PST we will refund you for your first night. The property will be promptly cleaned the next day if not the previous day. In event of emergency, clean linen is in the condo.
Ineligible Guests & Refusal of Business: 48-Hour Reservation Cancellation The Owner or their Contact reserves the right to cancel reservations made by, and refuse business to: Guests who do not meet the policies published in this property's Policies Table at the time of booking and past Guests known to have : intentionally violated rental property policies, damaged and/or defaced rental properties through intentionally destructive and/or negligent behavior, engaged in theft, broken local bylaws and laws, committed fraud or who misrepresented themselves, and Guests who have caused bodily or emotional harm to any third parties. Reservations may be cancelled up to a maximum of 48 hours from the time the ineligible Guest made the booking. Guests will be issued a refund by personal cheque. Refunds will be adjusted for any payment processing expenses
Late Reservation Payments Will result in cancellation without a refund Guests can re-book dates if they are still available: deposit will not be re-charged.
Liability We are not responsibble for any bodily harm to guests or guests of guests while they are on our property or anywhere in Whistler
Long Term Stays See rates table or contact us.
Maintenance Emergencies Information on info sheet sent with booking
Maximum Sleeping Capacity 4
Minimum Age Requirement Must be a responsible adult
Pets No pets
Privacy The Owner, their booking Contact and this web sites technical administrators agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of their Guests without prior written consent from the Guests, except under force of law, or for law enforcement purposes relating to policy and property violation. The Owner and their booking Contact also agree to not use Guest personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Guests. Guests agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of the Owner or their booking Contact without prior written consent from the Owner and/or Contact, except under force of law or for law enforcement purposes. Guests also agree to not use Owner or Contact personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Owners and their Contact.
Reservation Changes Reservations may be changed in complicance with our cancellation policy. You may lengthen your reservation if availability permits. If you would like to shorten your r eservation, please note that your deposit calculated on the original amount is non-refundable: if you have already paid the balance, then your balance is similarly non-refundable. If you have not paid the bablance, then it will be re-adjusted to reflect your shortened reservation.
Reservation Guarantee Property Sale/Damage: Wwe relocate you to a comparable property. If there are any rate increases associated with the move we will contribute up to #100 CAD per night towards rate equalization. If any amenity changes after you have confirmed your booking with payment, I will notify you in advance and give you an opportunity to cancel with a full refund.
Resort Information Provided at the time of booking
Smoking No smoking inside Large patio for smoking
Terms of Eviction smoking, excessive noise, threat of common or private property damage, disturbing the peace.

 Local Tips

 About Us

  • View from patio of Whistler Village and Tantalus Mountains beyond. View from patio of Whistler Village and Tantalus Mountains beyond.

Hello! We are John & Helen Henderson. We live in Squamish, B.C. and have been hosting guests in Whistler for the past 11 years, 6 of them through the AlluraDirect web site which has worked perfectly for us.