Luxury Ski Chalet

 Welcome!

The Mornington House is a large (5,200 sq/ft) luxurious family home that has been totally renovated and extended for the 2011 season. It covers all three floors of an iconic Victorian-styled house. Check out the floor plans and the 360degree tour at http://realbigtours.com/morningtonhouse/#

NOTE: the main house (sleeps 14) or suite (sleeps 6) can be booked separately. Please email us for rates and availability.

For extended families and large adult groups we offer you our cozy home for your perfect vacation. It is fitted out as our second home, rather than a rental unit, with luxury furnishings, artworks and equipment, so we ask that guests respect this. 

It has direct ski access to the Knoll skiway from the rear decks, or via the skiway by the house next door. But is you fancy staying at home, this is a home where you will feel comfortable. We have added NetFlix, a PS/3 plus an Infrared Sauna, as well as underfloor heating for the 2011 season.

With 8 full bedrooms (5 are en-suites), there are no pullout beds or sofa-beds - up to 20 guests all sleep in bedrooms. There are 7 bathrooms, 2 hot-tubs, 2 kitchens and 4 living-rooms, so you can have all the comfort and privacy you need for the perfect vacation.

There are fantastic views, and you have an internal garage plus parking for 5-6 cars in the driveway.

Book early for savings and to avoid disappointment!!

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 Rates & Availability

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Rates

All rates include all linens, utilities, local phone calls, broadband wi-fi, NETFLIX plus garbage & snow removal. Rates exclude HST.

For stays of over 6 nights; rates include linen change and 4 hours housekeeping every 4th day.

Rates are for the whole house (8 bedrooms  = max 20 guests).

Please email the owner to get rates for renting just the main house (6 bedrooms = 14 guests) or the suite (2 bedrooms = 6 guests) which can be rented independently.

Please note in summer there is a one-off $150 fee to set up each hot tub

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
Summer 2013	May 1, 2013	Oct 31, 2013	2 + 7 + 21 + 60 + 90 +	$880.00 $780.00 $680.00 $480.00 $380.00
Early Bird	Nov 1, 2013	Dec 19, 2013	3 + 7 +	$1,080.00 $980.00
Peak	Dec 20, 2013	Jan 6, 2014	5 + 13 +	$1,880.00 $1,480.00
Value 2	Jan 7, 2014	Feb 7, 2014	3 + 7 +	$1,080.00 $980.00
Regular 2	Feb 8, 2014	Apr 30, 2014	3 + 7 +	$980.00 $880.00
Summer	May 1, 2014	Oct 31, 2014	3 + 7 + 30 + 60 + 90 +	$880.00 $680.00 $520.00 $460.00 $420.00

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	$500.00	Charge separately before arrival
Less than 45 days prior to arrival	Full payment	At time of booking

 Property Description

Mornington offers 5,500 sq/ft of luxury space over three floors of this Victorian-themed house. The house is divided by an interconnecting door in the lower level next to the Den leading into 2-bedroom Mornington Suite, which can be rented with Mornington Main to sleep 20 in total in the whole house.

The 8 bedrooms are configured as 2 Queen suites (Upper floor Front and Rear), 4 queen bedrooms each with en-suite, plus 2 kids bedrooms with bunks.

You have two kitchens and four separate living rooms in addition to the Den (2 sofas), the huge Main Kitchen/Diner (2 sofas) and the Front Master Bedroom en-suite sitting area (1 sofa). There are 2 full laundry rooms each with washer/drier.

The two decks each have a private hut-tub with AWESOME views of the Monashees. There is also an IR sauna.

The house has now been fully renovated and almost everything is new for 2010/11.

Sleeping Areas & Beds

Front Master

Wonderful views of trees to the front. Sofa sitting area going through to huge bathroom with double shower and jet-tub bath. Great views from the bath! TV/DVD viewable from bed and sofa.

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

Top Left

Large bedroom with views over side trees. New en-suite with shower

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

Top right

Large room with views of trees to side. Shares en-suite with tub with kids bungroom.

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

Kids bedroom

Small kids room with bunks and views to tress at side

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

Rear Master

Cosy suite with glorious views over Monashees. New en-suite has shower wiith great views

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

Den

In basement level - has 2 singles plus single bunks plus 2 sofas and TV - a great den!

Room Type	Private Den (Has a door, no windows)
Sleeps	4
Beds	2 Single, 2 Single Bunk
Floor Level	1

Lower floor Master

This is the master for the lower suite - all new for 2011. Views to the rear ski-way.

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

Lower floor bunk room

Kids room with 2 x single bunks

Room Type	Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
Sleeps	4
Beds	4 Single Bunk
Floor Level	1

Bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom shared with Top right queen and kids bunkroom

Is Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Includes	Bath

Bathroom 3

Top queen left bedroom

Is Ensuite Bathroom	No
Includes	Shower

Bathroom 4

Top rear suite

Is Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Includes	Shower

Bathroom 1

Front Master Suite

Is Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Includes	Double Headed Shower, Hairdryer, Heated Floors, Jetted Tub/Jacuzzi, Shower

Bathroom 5

Ground-floor powder room

Is Ensuite Bathroom	No
Includes	Shower

Bathroom 6

Lower floor master en-suite

Is Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Includes	Bath, Shower

Bathroom 7

Suite powder room with tub

Is Ensuite Bathroom	No
Includes	Bath

Kitchen

There are two kitchens, one on the lower suite level and one on the ground floor. Both are totally new for 2010/11.

The huge Main kitchen has plenty of storage as well as a walk-in larder with 2nd fridge. The cooks will love the new induction hob, 36" fan oven, dishwasher and 2 large fridges. We use the house as our family home in summer, so there are all the bowls, pots, pans, utensils, dishes, glasses etc.. you should need.

Seating comprises an island with 4 bar-stools, a custom breakfast table seating 8... as well as 2 large sofas and ottoman with coffee table overlooking the skiway and Monashees -  perfect for a good book and a coffee!

The lower kitchen has fridge, large electric oven, hob, dishwasher and dining area for 6.

Basic Food Staples	Included
Coffee Maker	Included
Cooking/Eating Utensils	Included
Dishwasher	Included
Fridge	Included
Garburator	Included
Glassware	Included
Kettle	Included
Microwave	Included
Napkins	Included
Oven	Included
Stove	Included
Toaster	Included
Wine Rack	Included

Living Area

There are four (yes four!) separate living rooms for your comfort and privacy.

The Main rear living/dining room has log fire, 3 leather sofas + designer chair & ottoman. On a raised level is the custom pine dining table for 12.

The Main front living-room has 2 sofas, designer chair & ottoman. Desk with printer and TV/DVD.

Rear upstairs living-room has 2 sofas and 42" HD TV with NETFLIX & DVD. It can be closed off with recessed sliding doors to make a private suite with Bedroom 4.

The lower floor suite has a comfy living area with new sofas and TV+DVD

The basement bedroom/den also has 2 sofas and TV

 

Dining Area

Custom country pine table upstairs seats 12 comfortably. Quality linen, cutlery, crockery, wine glasses & tumblers.

Lower dining area has country table for 6 overlooking the ski-way

Special Features

Art	Asian
Fireplace	Log Stove in main living - gas upstairs
Views	Awesome Monashees!

 Amenities

There are two hot-tubs, one on the main deck and one on the lower deck. Both are covered.

There is a brand-new 4-person InfraRed Sauna outside on the suite deck.

Private Amenities

BBQ	Large Stainless - gas provided
Coded Access	Door codes given before arrival
Complimentary Housekeeping	twice weekly for stays over 7 nights
Deck	With BBQ, seating & table
Fresh Linens	twice weekly
Hot Tub - Private	2 tubs - 4 person on main deck + 4 person on suite deck
Internet Access	Wi-Fi throughout the house
iPod or mp3 Connectivity	in bedrooms
Iron and Ironing Board	in 2 laundry rooms
Laundry Facilities - Free	2 Laundry rooms with washer/drier, iron
Living Area	4 separate living-rooms
Logs	for log stove under deck
Parking - Free Private Parking	one garage plus 4 spaces in drive
Printer	colour PC
Sauna	InfraRed seats 4 guests - has window
Secure Reserved Parking	single garage plus private driveway for 6 cars
Telephone	free local calls
TV-Cable	Included

Shared Amenities

BBQ	Large BBQ on main deck
Deck	Large rear deck overlooking Monashees
Fireplace	Cozy log stove with free logs
Laundry Facilities	2 laundry rooms
Logs	plenty of free logs
Sauna	New for 2011 - a 4-person sauna
Telephone	free for local calls

Services

Garbage Pickup

Included

 Location & Map

Location

Hidden at the top of the Knoll, Mornington occupies a large plot with unblocked views to the rear over the Monashees. The sunrises are awesome from the rear deck!

You can ski out the back to the ski-way or walk from the front 40 yards to the ski-way just next door.

There is parking at front for 4-6 cars and one private garage for guests.

The ski shuttle bus stops 20 yards from our drive.

Access Time to Lifts

Less than 5 minutes drive

Free shuttle

Access Time to Shops & Restaurants

Less than 5 minutes drive

Free shuttle

Free transport to village & lifts

Access Time to Grocery Stores

Less than 5 minutes drive

 Local Map

 

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 Policies

Suitability & Eligibility Policies

Suitable For:
Adults - Min Age to Stay: 25	25. At least 2 members of the group must be 25 years or over.
Non-Smokers Only	Not permitted indoors. Evidence of smoking will trigger a $250 cleaning fee
Seniors
Young Adult Groups 17-24 With Accompanying Age-Eligible Adult(s)

Not Suitable For:
Pets	No pets permitted without written permission.
Wheelchairs
Young Adult Only Groups 17-24

Reservation & Cancellation Policies

Policy	Description
Cancellations Made by Guests	Refunds. 50% of deposit if more than 60 days prior to arrival
Delayed Arrivals	No refund. We recommend taking travel insurance
Delivery of Instructions and Access Information	Sent by email upon making balance of payment. Includes directions and door access codes
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	By agreement only. Please let us know if you won't be able to make your final payment on time. If you do not provide a reason for late payment, unfortunately your reservation will be cancelled and your deposit forfeited.
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.

Guest Stay Policies

Policy	Description
Check-In Time	4 pm. Ask us if the house is available earlier. A charge is made for arrival before 12am
Check-Out Time	10 am. Ask us if the house is available later. A charge is made for departure after 4pm
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 Noise	This is a family-oriented, quiet neighbourhood. Please be considerate and make no noise after 10pm. Noise complaints may result in eviction with no refund. Please remember noise in teh hot-tub carries, so is not permitted after 10pm
Housekeeping	2 hours per day cleaning is included; in addition, guests staying 4 nights or more have a change of towels and bedsheets every 4th day. You can pay locally for additional services
Liability	Please take out your insurance. By paying rental, guests releases property owners from any liability for theft death or injury while in transit to the property, in the property or not, for any reason
Maintenance Emergencies	24 / 7 but please be considerate if not an emergency. If you have any emergencies whilst staying at Mornington, please contact Philippa at Phillipa at 250 306 9628
Maximum Sleeping Capacity	20. Additional persons will result in immediate eviction. Owner also reserves the right to reverse the reservation within 24 hours of booking.
Parking & Ticketing	2 cars. Guests have use of single garage plus one parking space. Allow access to cars for suite guests
Property Damage	Guest agrees to pay $500 CAD bond. for all property damage caused by the Guest , or a member of their party. Guests may also be evicted with no refund
Rental Accommodation Zoning	This property is zoned for nightly rentals.
Terms of Eviction	More than one complaint made to resort security / police will result in eviction.

Guarantees Policies

Policy	Description
Reservation Guarantee	We cannot guarantee availabilty so suggest you take out travel insurance.

 Local Tips

 About Us

We are a family with 3 teenage kids now living in Singapore. We fell in love with SilverStar after many years skiing Whistler, and bought Mornington as a large but neglected 'victorian' family house in 2003. Note it is the central house in the classic SilverStar brochure! Since then we have spent time there every year - both in winter and summer. We love the skiing and relaxed friendly village life. Summers are blissful as well!

We have renovated the house continuously over the past 5 years, and it is now finished! We have enclosed much of the old covered deck that surrounded the house to make more space and make if lighter and more spacious inside.

For 2010-11 there is a huge new main-floor kitchen with a new side entry and boot room, new underfloor heating and a new rear deck with sauna.

Downstairs we have added a new dining area, laundry room and en-suite bathroom to transform the master bedroom. Come stay in our home!!