The Taluswood Experience

 Welcome!

Newly-renovated Taluswood ski in / ski out, mountain views, 4 BR/4BA, billiards room, home theatre, office loft, cathedral ceilings, large cedar logs finishes, kitchen with granite counter tops and top stainless steel appliances. Other Highlights include: • exclusive Taluswood development • 2900 sq. ft. of living space, sleeping up to 12 people in 7 beds (or 6 double/queen/king) • private garage, driveway, plus guest parking, room for 3 cars • private laundry, internet • two private decks, private jacuzzi and community hot tub • swimming pool and tennis courts in season • heated bathroom floors Book directly from our property web site for instant reservation & payment confirmation! Questions? click on E-Mail Us link, and we will be in touch with you shortly. Click on Reserve Now button. We will be in touch with you shortly after receiving notification of your confirmed reservation. Be sure to check out our photo gallery.

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 Rates & Availability

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Rates

Rates are quoted in Canadian $ per night and are subject to 5% HST, as are all Whistler rental properties as of April 1, 2013.  The customary 10% HOTEL TAX IS NOT APPLICABLE since this is an owner-direct booking.  Instantly reserve your reservation from our website in a single step by clicking on Reserve Now and follow the directions.

Applicable Taxes	GST of 5% 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
Spring in Whistler	Apr 8, 2013	Jun 30, 2013	4 + 5 +	$550.00 $475.00	ski and golf
Summer	Jul 1, 2013	Sep 16, 2013	5 +	$495.00	golf,biking,swimming,hiking
Fall	Sep 17, 2013	Nov 27, 2013	5 +	$495.00	have a fall in Whistler before ski season
Ealy ski season	Nov 28, 2013	Dec 19, 2013	5 +	$495.00	Be the first to hit the slopes
New Years Holidays	Dec 20, 2013	Jan 5, 2014	5 +	$1,595.00	celebrate a special holiday season on the slopes of Whistler Mountain
Mid Ski Season	Jan 6, 2014	Apr 6, 2014	4 + 5 +	$595.00 $495.00	have fun in the snow

Payment Info

Policy	Amount Required	Due Date	Payment Accepted
Reservation Deposit	25.00% of total	Due at time of booking	Online CreditCard via this website
Balance of Payment	Full remainder	45 days prior to arrival
Damage Deposit	$1,000.00	Charged up to this maximum after departure if property is damaged, requires excessive cleaning, or if items are missing
Less than 45 days prior to arrival	Full payment	At time of booking

 Property Description

Open floor plan with cathedral ceiling. Main floor has LR, DR, bathroom, kitchen, attached garage. Upstairs is en-suite master bedroom and an office loft. Downstairs is two bedrooms, shared bathroom. Basement is pool table, bar, media room, bedroom and bathroom.

Sleeping Areas & Beds

Master

heated bath floors, jacuzzi tub, gas fireplace, quiet

Room Type	Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
Sleeps	2
Beds	1 Queen
Has Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Floor Level	1

Guest BR #1

Shared bath with Guest BR #2. Heated bathroom floors.

Room Type	Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
Sleeps	2
Beds	1 Queen
Floor Level	1

Guest BR #2

Shared bathroom with Guest BR #2. Heated bathroom floor. King or 2 singles.

Room Type	Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
Sleeps	2
Beds	1 King (can split to singles)
Floor Level	1

Guest BR #3

Room Type	Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
Sleeps	2
Beds	1 Double
Has Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Floor Level	1

Living Room

Pull out couch to queen bed

Room Type	Common Area (A living area with a temporary bed)
Sleeps	1
Beds	1 Queen Sofa Bed
Floor Level	1

Media Room

Pull out couch to queen bed

Room Type	Common Area (A living area with a temporary bed)
Sleeps	2
Beds	1 Queen Sofa Bed
Floor Level	1

Bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Is Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Includes	Heated Floors, Jetted Tub/Jacuzzi, Shower, Vanity

Main Floor Half-Bathroom

no bath or shower

Is Ensuite Bathroom	No
Includes	Heated Floors, Vanity

Guest Bathroom 1

Is Ensuite Bathroom	No
Includes	Bath, Heated Floors, Shower, Vanity

Guest Bathroom 2

no bathtub

Is Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Includes	Heated Floors, Shower, Vanity

Kitchen

Top of the line GE Monogram stainless steel fridge and oven/stove with 4 gas burners, granite counter tops, Bosch dishwasher, microwave. Includes dishes, cutlery, glasses, and wide range of cookware. Heated slate floor.

Blender	Included
Coffee grinder	Included
Coffee Maker	Included
Cook Books	Included
Cooking/Eating Utensils	Included
Dishwasher	Bosch, extra quiet
Fridge	GE Monogram
Garburator	Included
Heated Floors	Included
Kettle	Included
Microwave	Panasonic
Oven	GE Monogram
Stove	4 gas burners
Toaster	Included

Living Area

Basalt stone fireplace, couch and loveseat, tv, stereo, vcr. Panoramic views of Whistler valley mountains.

Dining Area

Canadian heritage table seats 8, plus 4 bar stools for extra dining. Panoramic views of Whistler valley mountains.

Special Features

Newly renovated to include billiards and media room. Directly across from ski out trail. Great hill for kids to sled on. One of largest Taluswood homes available for rent. On a cul-de-sac. Snowshoe right from home to village on famed Northwest Passage.

 Amenities

Home theatre, billiards, internet access, two large private decks, large cedar logs, heated floors, swimming pool and community hot tub, panoramic views, office loft area, private ensuite master, attached heated garage, gas BBQ, hand-painted throughout. Tennis too.

Private Amenities

BBQ	included
Books	included
Cable TV	on 3 floors
Cassette Player	included
Coded Access	included
Complimentary Housekeeping	upon departure, excessive cleaning fee may be charged
Deck	two large, private
Dining Area	included
Fireplace	master and living room
Fresh Linens	Egyptian cotton
Games	included
Games/Rec Room	billiards, media room
Guest Parking	2 more sports
Hairdryer	included
Laundry Facilities	private
Living Area	included
Local Internet Access	wireless
Office Area	loft
Pool	community, in season
Secure Reserved Parking	attached garage
Secure Ski and Bike Storage	included
Stereo	included
Telephone	free local calls
VCR	included
Videos	included

Shared Amenities

BBQ	Included
Books	Included
Cable TV	Included
Cassette Player	Included
Coded Access	Included
Deck	Included
Dining Area	Included
Fireplace	Included
Games	Included
Guest Parking	Included
Hairdryer	Included
Hot Tub	Included
Internet Access	Included
Iron and Ironing Board	Included
Laundry Facilities	Included
Living Area	Included
Office Area	Included
Pool	Included
Secure Ski and Bike Storage	Included
Stereo	Included
Telephone	Included
VCR	Included

 Location & Map

Location

WE HAVE AN INCREDIBLE LOCATION! Ski-In/Out or walk to Whistler Creekside Gondola base, Creekside amenities, shops and restaurants, as well as easy access to adult and kids ski school meeting places! You can also get to Blackcomb Mountain by uploading at Creekside then skiing over to Blackcomb. We are located on the slopes of Whistler Mountain on the side of Creekside. We are a short 5 min car or taxi ride to the main village. Taluswood is one of Whistler's most exclusive developments. Perched high on Whistler Mtn, it offers beautiful views, lots of living space, and easy access to the Creekside Gondola and ski school. Quiet, peaceful, and private. Taluswood sits at the top of Nordic Estates.

Access Time to Lifts

Ski in Ski out

Access Time to Shops & Restaurants

Less than 5 minutes drive

Access Time to Grocery Stores

Less than 5 minutes drive

 Trust

	All property title and ownership are verified independently by AlluraDirect.com at the time that the property is listed.
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	Owners who participate in the online credit card processing system have undergone additional screening through their payment processing application.
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	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.
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 Policies

These policies are strictly enforced and are non-negotiable. Please contact us if you have any concerns or questions about them. Michael Brook 1-650-444-0880.

Suitability & Eligibility Policies

Suitable For:
Adults - Min Age to Stay: 25	25. no exceptions
Long Term Renters (Monthly)	call owner to discuss stays over 14 days.
No Smoking Inside - Smoking Outside Permitted
Non-Smokers Only	No smoking in-suite. Smoking is permitted on the private decks
Seniors
Young Adult Groups 17-24 With Accompanying Age-Eligible Adult(s)

Not Suitable For:
Pets	No pets permitted.
Wheelchairs
Young Adult Only Groups 17-24

Reservation & Cancellation Policies

Policy	Description
Arrival Days	4PM. Earlier if cleaning has been done. Pls. call 650-380-0802 to check
Cancellations Made by Guests	All payments are non-refundable.
Courtesy Hold Reservations	Payment required to hold reservation. All reservations are on a first come, first serve basis
Delayed Arrivals	No refunds. We are not responsible for arrival delays
Delivery of Instructions and Access Information	sent via email. sent via email
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	Not necessary, you agree to terms on this site.
Ineligible Guests: 24 Hour Reservation Reversal	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	Failure to pay by due dates will result in automatic cancellation. Guests can re-book dates if they are still available; deposit will not be re-charged
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 compliance with our cancellation policy. You may lengthen your reservation if availability permits. If you would like to shorten your reservation, please note that your deposit calculated on the orignial amount is non-refundable; if you have already paid the balance, then your balance is similarly non-refundable. If you have not paid the balance, then it will be re-adjusted to reflect your shortened reservation

Guest Stay Policies

Policy	Description
Check-In Time	4 PM. earlier check-in may be possible with prior arrangement
Check-Out Time	10 AM. later check-out time may be possible with prior arrangement
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.
Excessive Cleaning Costs
Excessive Noise	Music and parties. Please respect Taluswood rules
Garbage Removal	Garbage bin across the street.
Housekeeping	Includes clean on arrival and cleaning upon departure. Additional cleaning may be scheduled at the guest's request and expense
Liability	We are not responsible for any bodily harm to guests or guests of guests while they are on our property or at any location in Whistler Resort.
Maintenance Emergencies	Terry Daly. phone number supplied upon check-in
Maximum Sleeping Capacity	12 people. 7 beds
Missing Items	Tenant responsibility. Inventory is done at departure. You will be charged for broken or missing items.
Noise Restrictions	Yes. Please respect your neighbors
Policy Updates	Monthly. Please check to see if anything has been added before you arrive
Property Damage	Guest assumes all financial responsibility for property damage incured by tenants or guest of tenants. By accepting our guest stay contract with online payment, you agree to pay us for all damages you incur
Rental Accommodation Zoning
Resort Information	Provided in unit and/or upon request.
Terms of Eviction	2 complaints will result in eviction by security service. Will be evicted for excessive noise, common and private property damage, disturbing the peace

Guarantees Policies

Policy	Description
My Web Site Guarantee	100%. Prices, policies and availability are current
Reservation Guarantee	Property Sale/Damage-We relocate you to a comparable property. If we fail to successfully relocate you, you will receive a full refund. Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against any unexpected events involving your lodging, flights or vacation-related products

 Local Tips

On a Personal Note

What makes Whistler so special and unique?

We have a wealth of knowledge and connections at Whistler and are happy to make personal recommendations that will enhance your stay at Whistler

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting check-in information

How do I get the check-in information?	Property directions, door code access, emergency contact information and instructions for using the property will be provided by e-mail immediately upon final payment
What happens if I do not get the check-in information on time?	You will receive the check-in information by e-mail within days of final online payment. If you do not receive it on time, please contact me immediately by e-mail for by phone.
What happens if I leave this information at home?	Please call me directly. I will give you the information that you need. Alternatively, you can call AlluraDirect.com at 866-4-Allura and they can give you information. Please note that you will be required to authenticate your identity with your guest username and password.

Checking in

When can I check-in?	After 4:00 pm
How do I check in?	Using the e-mailed property directions and door code information, simply go to the property, enter the door code, and start having fun!
Can I check in early?	Early check-ins are sometimes possible based on the timing of previous departures. Please contact me a few days before your arrival to inquire about an early check-in.
Do I have to pay more for an early check-in?	Not if it is the same day as scheduled

Checking out

Can I check out late?	Please inquire a few days before departure. It may be possible.
What is the check out time?	10:00 am. This is strictly enforced!
Do I have to pay more for a late check-out?	No, not if a pre-arranged same day check out

Internet access

Do I need my own computer?

Yes. High speed wireless cable DSL broadband is available.

Emergencies

What if something goes wrong?

There are people available to assist you. Contact info will be provided in your arrival package.

Resort information

How do I get resort information?	AlluraDirect.com, Allura Discount Card, and brochures found within the property. Check out AlluraDirect.com for the best deals and inside information!
Where do I get discount lift tickets, rentals and ski school reservations?	Book it on AlluraDirect.com for the best deals and personal customer service.

Things to bring

What are the things people usually forget?

Binoculars, cameras, sandals for the hot tub, CD's, and their bathing suits.

Guest services

Where can I get discount lift tickets?	Buy them online on AlluraDirect.com. You get the full discount, can pick them up in advance, and get preferred customer service directly at the base!
Where can I get good equipment rentals?	Order them online on AlluraDirect.com. You get a 20% discount, FREE overnight storage, preferred customer service, and advance pick-up---avoid the lineups!
How can I get info about ski school? How do I book?	AlluraDirect has a Level IV certified ski instructor on staff to personally assist you with reservations. Please contact her directly for assistance!

 About Us

This has been our vacation home since it was built twelve years ago, and we have had many memorable moments here. We love to share the Taluswood experience with our family, friends, and guests. We are based in northern California.