The Aspens: Ski In/Out, Hot tubs, Pool, Front Desk, 4 Star Quality, Quiet

 Welcome!

Welcome to The Aspens on Blackcomb. This two bedroom apartment looking out over a quiet green space is a wonderful choice for guests who enjoy a fabulous ski in/ski out location, 4 star accommodation, a hotel environment, and excellent value! The convenient location combined with full amenities means there is something for everyone. The layout of this apartment makes it suitable for couples or one to two families.

This apartment has been completely renovated.  Everything is new as of September 2012.

Trip Advisor viewers:  please visit http://aspenswhistler.directvacations.com/ for full information and online reservation for this property.

The Aspens offers:

• real ski in ski out: this is on the slope just above the Wizard Chair (high speed quad) on Blackcomb Mtn. Link to Whistler Mtn by taking the Peak2Peak gondola.
• 2 minute walk to Upper Village, 5 min walk over the Covered Bridge into main Village
• ski down to full Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations at Blackcomb Base, including ski school, lift tickets, all rentals
• rental shop on lobby level in The Aspens: regular and high performance gear
• ski down to Blackcomb Kids for ski school
• 3 hot tubs and outdoor heated pool. Pool towels provided by Front Desk with deposit.
• ski valet: the ski valet retrieves your skis in the morning from the ski locker, and returns them at night
• laundry services in the building
• 24 hour front desk service for public areas in The Aspens.
• on the free bus shuttle route around the Village. You don't need a car when you stay at The Aspens.

 

This Unit:

• is Gorgeous!  Complete custom renovation September 2012.  Everything is this apartment is new.
• this is one of the largest 2 bedroom apartments in The Aspens
• has a quiet aspect, looking out over a green buffer zone.
• is on the third floor facing east.  
• has full dining table and chairs for 6 people.
• free high speed wireless internet in the apartment.
• 2 flat screen TVs: largeTV in the living; small TV in the bedroom. Connectors to TVs supplied (HDMI cables and iProducts adapters).
• iPod dock with speakers for your iPod
• accommodates 7 people:  master bedroom with King bed; second bedroom has 1 Queen bed and 1 single bed; Queen sofa bed in living room.
• all rooms have ceiling fans.
• down comforters and all cotton linens.
• Balcony overlooking green space with new furniture.

 

Summer

• beside all the activities at Blackcomb Base
• largest outdoor pool in Whistler
• short walk to Upper Village and Village
• close to Village, golf, Lost Lake swimming, walking on the Valley Trail.
  

Check out the:

• Ski in/Ski out location: Click on Location & Map on the task bar above for a Google map which shows the exact location of The Aspens. There are also several maps in the photo gallery.

• Photo Gallery: Click on Photos & Video on the task bar above for more pictures.

• Guest Services:  Book Lift Tickets  & Ski Rentals online. Click at the top right of this page. Receive discounts on transportation and activities when you reserve with AlluraDirect.

 

Trip Advisor Reviews:  click on http://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentalReview-g154948-d2194059-The_Aspens_Ski_In_Out_Hot_tubs_Pool_Front_Desk_4_Star_Quality_Quiet-Whistler_British_C.html#reviews

Booking for a Group?
Go to alluradirect.com/1999 and alluradirect.com/1794 for one bedroom apartments in The Aspens.

Questions?
Click on the Email Owner  button below right, or phone 604-898-9895. Please call between 8am and 9pm Pacific Time.

To Make A Reservation
Click on Reserve Now  below & receive immediate confirmation of your reservation!

 

Thanks for visiting this site!

Kerry Wallace

Photos & Video  

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Rates

Rates are per night in CDN dollars for up to 7 people plus 15% tax. I accept payment online through this website by VISA or Mastercard and by direct electronic transfer.  I accept payment via email from Canadian bank accounts.

The Aspens charges all guests for parking. Please add $14 per night per car for secured underground parking. There is no other parking available.

POLICIES: Please read both sections prior to making a reservation.

• For Payment Policies, scroll down below the Rates Table.
• For Reservation Policies detailing the Terms and Conditions for reservations, click on Policies on the task bar above.

 

QUESTIONS? Click on the Email Owner button below right or phone 604-966-7100.

TO MAKE A RESERVATION, click on the Reserve Now button below right.

Applicable Taxes	MRDT of 2% applies, GST of 5% applies, PST of 8% 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	May 6, 2013	Jun 20, 2013	3 + 4 + 7 +	$149.00 $139.00 $89.00
Summer in the Mountains	Jun 23, 2013	Jun 27, 2013	3 + 5 +	$169.00 $139.00
Summer in the Mountains	Aug 12, 2013	Aug 20, 2013	7 +	$129.00
Ironman	Aug 21, 2013	Aug 28, 2013	3 + 7 +	$225.00 $129.00
Summer in the Mountains	Aug 29, 2013	Sep 3, 2013	7 +	$129.00
Autumn Colours	Sep 4, 2013	Sep 22, 2013	7 + 14 +	$129.00 $119.00
Autumn Colours	Sep 23, 2013	Oct 9, 2013	7 +	$99.00
Thanksgiving Weekend	Oct 10, 2013	Oct 14, 2013	3 + 7 +	$149.00 $99.00
Autumn Colours	Oct 15, 2013	Nov 6, 2013	7 +	$99.00
Autumn Colours	Nov 7, 2013	Nov 21, 2013	3 + 7 +	$129.00 $109.00
US Thanksgiving	Nov 22, 2013	Dec 2, 2013	3 + 7 +	$149.00 $119.00
First Tracks	Dec 3, 2013	Dec 11, 2013	7 +	$119.00
First Tracks	Dec 12, 2013	Dec 18, 2013	3 + 7 +	$209.00 $169.00
Christmas in Whistler	Dec 19, 2013	Dec 25, 2013	4 +	$449.00
New Year's in Whistler	Dec 30, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	2 + 3 +	$899.00 $749.00
January	Jan 1, 2014	Jan 5, 2014	4 +	$499.00
January	Jan 6, 2014	Jan 9, 2014	4 + 7 +	$249.00 $229.00
January Powder	Jan 20, 2014	Feb 4, 2014	5 + 7 +	$299.00 $269.00
February Powder	Feb 5, 2014	Feb 19, 2014	4 + 7 +	$399.00 $299.00
February Powder	Feb 20, 2014	Mar 1, 2014	7 +	$299.00
March Powder	Mar 2, 2014	Mar 15, 2014	7 +	$269.00
Sunny Skies	Mar 16, 2014	Mar 31, 2014	7 +	$249.00
Last Tracks	Apr 1, 2014	Apr 16, 2014	7 +	$199.00
Easter	Apr 17, 2014	Apr 22, 2014	4 +	$199.00

Payment Info

Payment accepted online via this website by VISA and Mastercard. I also accept payment by direct electronic transfer. I accept payment via email from Canadian bank accounts.

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	No damage deposit collected
Less than 45 days prior to arrival	Full payment	At time of booking

 Property Description

This a spacious, well laid out 2 bedroom apartment.  The main living area comprises the living room with gas fireplace and walk out to the balcony, the dining area and the kitchen.  To the right is the master bedrom with ensuite bath.  To the left is the second bedrom.  The main bath is also to the left and adjacent to second bedroom.  All views from the living area, and both bedrooms look out onto a quiet green space.

Sleeping Areas & Beds

Master Bedroom

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

Second Bedroom

Room Type	Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
Sleeps	3
Beds	1 Queen, 1 Single - This bedroom has 1 Queen bed and 1 single bed. There are 2 large suitcase stands in this room.
Floor Level	1

Living Room

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

Kitchen

Beautiful fully equipped kitchen.  This kitchen is equipped for everything from espresso coffee to dinner for 6.  Everything is new, everything works, and it is fully equipped.  The kitchen has 3 stools for an eating bar opposite the sink.

Blender	Included
Coffee Maker	Included
Cooking/Eating Utensils	Included
Crock Pot	Large crock pot. Can cook roast for 6-8 people.
Dish Soap	Included
Dishwasher	Full size dishwasher.
Fridge	Full size fridge with freezer.
Garbage Bags	Included
Garburator	Included
Glassware	Included
Kettle	Included
Microwave	Included
Napkins	Included
Rice Cooker	Included
Roasting Pan	Included
Stove	Full size electric stove with ceramic cook top and full size oven.
Toaster	Included

Living Area

This lovely living area looks out over a green space with a peek a boo view of the lower slope on Blackcomb Mtn under the Wizard chair.  This room has a gas fireplace, pull out queen sofa bed, and small desk area for a computer or to organize your stuff.  There is seating for 4, and with the addition of dining chairs, the room comfortably seats 6 around the large coffee table.

There is a large flat screen TV over the fireplace.  This TV has an HDMI cable and Apple adapter supplied so you can hook up your mobile device with video to the TV.

There is a balcony off of the living room.

Dining Area

The dining table has a built in extendable leaf to expand the table.  For a smaller table that seats 4 comfortably, the leaf is stored within the table.  To expand the table, undo the fasteners under the table, pull the table apart, and open the leaf stored under the centre of the table.  The large table seats 6 comfortably, and there are 6 dining chairs.  The large table can be set up in the evening for dinner, and then made smaller after the meal to allow more space to move around.

This is one of the largest dining tables available in a 2 bedroom in The Aspens.  You should note that most apartments do not have expandable tables and that tables are generally sized for 4 diners.

 

 Amenities

A well equiped holiday home with the things you need to make a 'home away from home'.

Private Amenities

Balcony	Lovely balcony that looks out over green space. New chairs for 4 and table.
Coded Access	Yes.
Complimentary Housekeeping	Complimentary before arrival and after departure. Complimentary midstay cleans provided for bookings of 8 or more nights. All sheets and towels are provided.
Fireplace	Gas fireplace.
Hairdryer	Hairdryer in each of 2 bathrooms.
Internet Access	Free high speed wireless internet
iPod or mp3 Connectivity	iPod dock with speakers
Iron and Ironing Board	Yes
Patio Furniture	On the balcony
Telephone	Local calls with voice mail no charge. For long distance, use a calling card or personal phone.
TV-Cable	2 flat screen TVs: 1 in living room, 1 in master bedroom.

Shared Amenities

Cable TV	Very large TV in common area lounge. Great for the kids.
Concierge/Front Desk	Front desk service for public areas in The Aspens.
Conference Facilities	Available at additional cost
Fireplace	In Lobby with daily newspapers!
Fitness Facilities	Exercise room overlooking hot tubs. Open 7am - 10pm.
Fresh Linens	Pool towels provided by front desk with credit card imprint to ensure towels are returned.
Games/Rec Room	Common room with large screen TV
Guest Parking	Available in underground parking.
Hot Tub	Three hot tubs with views of ski slopes. Open 10am - 10pm year round.
Laundry Facilities - Paid	Coin operated located on first floor
Newspaper	Available for your perusal in the lobby.
Pool	Outdoor heated pool. Open 2pm - 10pm Nov 20- Apr 15. Open 10am-10pm Apr 16 - Nov 19
Secure Reserved Parking	Underground parking at $14 per night. There is no other parking available. Garage clearance is 6'6". There is no parking over this height.
Secure Ski and Bike Storage	Skis stored and retrieved by ski valet. Bike lock up in the underground garage.

 Location & Map

Location

The Aspens combines a full choice of amenities with a superb location.

 

In the winter, The Aspens offers:

• ski in ski out on Blackcomb Mountain
• Blackcomb Base in the Upper Village is located just down the hill from The Aspens. Ski or walk down to lift tickets, ski rentals, Blackcomb Kids, shops and restaurants.
• To ski Whistler Mtn take the Wizard Chair up Blackcomb Mtn, then take the Peak2Peak Gondola to Whistler.

 

 

In the summer, The Aspens is a five minute walk into the Village to catch the Whislter gondola for alpine hiking, or take the Wizard Chair to top of Blackcomb Mtn. Walk to Lost Lake and swim in a fresh mountain pond, or walk along the Valley Trail. Short ride down to the bike park.

 

Restaurants and shops are located in the Upper Village, which is a short stroll down the hill. Continue along from the Upper Village, go over Fitzsimmons Creek and you are in the Village.

 

For conference attendees, the Whistler Conference Centre is under a 10 minute walk, and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is just down the hill in the Upper Village.
 

Access Time to Lifts

Ski in Ski out

Access Time to Shops & Restaurants

Free shuttle

Less than 5 minutes walk

Access Time to Grocery Stores

Free shuttle

Less than 10 minutes walk

Less than 5 minutes drive

 Local Map

 

Local Information

Attractions & Entertainment

Tube Park

View

Bars/Pubs & Nightlife

Whistler Village

View

Food & Restaurants

Grocery Store IGA		View
Liquor Store Market Place		View

Mountain Activities

Bike Park Upload		View
Whistler & Blackcomb Gondolas		View
Wizard Chair		View

Mountain Services

Blackcomb Day Lodge		View
Village Guest Relations, Ski School, Rentals	Full Mountain Guest Services, ski school and rentals	View

Transportation

Greyhound Bus Station

View

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 Policies

Please read the Policies below carefully.  They fully outline the Terms and Conditions of reservations.

DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE as per the cancellation policy explained below.

For more information, click on Email Owner below right or phone 604-898-9895.

Suitability & Eligibility Policies

Suitable For:
Adults - Min Age to Stay: 25	25 years of age. Under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reservations made under false pretenses will forfeit funds paid.
Babies, Kids & Teens
Celebrations & Special Events
Groups Renting Multiple Properties
No Smoking Inside - Smoking Outside Permitted
Non-Smokers Only
People with Restricted Mobility
Seniors
Wheelchairs

Not Suitable For:
Graduation & Stag/Stagette Parties
Pets	No pets
Young Adult Only Groups 17-24

Reservation & Cancellation Policies

Policy	Description
Cancellations Made by Guests	All deposits are non-refundable. There is no refund if your arrival is delayed at the last minute. All refunds are made by personal cheque. Balance Refund Nov 1- Apr 31: Balance is non refundable except if reservation is replaced. Refund equals value of reservation with which the cancelled booking is replaced minus 4% cancellation fee. Balance Refund May 1- Oct 31: The balance is refunded minus 4% cancellation fee with minimum notice of 24 hours.
Delayed Arrivals	No refunds.
Delivery of Instructions and Access Information	Emailed when balance paid.
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
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	Guest is notified when payment is late.
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	You may lengthen your stay at no charge. Shortening your stay is considered a partial cancellation and subject to cancellation policy above. To change dates, but total nights remain the same: before balance paid, no charge. After balance paid: Winter: fee is $100 Summer: no charge.

Guest Stay Policies

Policy	Description
Ski & Snowboard Gear Storage	Ski valet removes and returns ski gear. Stored overnight in secure lock up.
Forgotten Items by Guest	There is a $15 charge for returning forgotten items to guests. Guests are responsible for all mailing costs for forgotten items.
Bike Storage	Lock up provided in non-secured underground garage.
Amenity Terms of Use	Guests are responsible for damage occuring during stay to amenities and common property as a result of guest actions. Guest reservation indicates guests are agreeable to the additional charge of damage to amenities and common property occurring as a result of guest actions.
Check-In Time	4:00 pm. Please request early check-in in advance.
Check-Out Time	10:00 am. Please request late check out in advance.
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	If cleaning required is more than the normal 2.5 hours, excess costs will be charged to the guest. Including but not limited to any cleaning needed by restoration services, a plumber, stains, odor, smoking in the unit, or cooking. Any extra cleaning costs to restore the apartment to the same condition as it was upon check in.
Excessive Noise	Will not be tolerated out of courtesy to neighbours. If excessive noise is reported, after one warning the guest will be asked to leave without reimbursement.
Housekeeping	Complimentary. For reservations of 8 nights or more, full linen change and bathroom cleaned about every fifth day during your stay. The kitchen is to be maintained by the guest.
Liability	We are excluded from liability for personal bodily injury in our home, while in transit to, or while on resort property.
Maintenance Emergencies	24 hour phone support.
Maximum Sleeping Capacity	7
Property Damage	Guests assume all financial responsibility for any property damage incurred by you or your guests. While no damage deposit is requested, you are financially responsible for any damage incurred by you or your guests during your stay.
Rental Accommodation Zoning	Legally zoned for nightly rental.
Terms of Eviction	Excessive noise, property damage, or smoking will result in eviction. No refund will be provided if you are evicted for breach of policies.

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