The Crosby Family Ski Chalet

 Welcome!

..to one of the largest, centrally-located, scenic & best equipped properties at Big White, where you can create incredible lifetime memories with your family & friends!

This fantastic Big White chalet sleeps a maximum of 12 people (see policies) and includes:

• Ski in ski out or walk to the Village!
• Pool table, toys and games!
• 3500 sq ft of living space -the chalet sleeps up to 12 in 4 big bedrooms + a double bunk room
• 3 big king beds,1 big queen + 4 singles(2 bunks)
• Fluffy duvets, CD/clock radios + hairdryers in every bdroom
• Big private hot tub on the south facing deck with BBQ & great views
• 3 full bathrooms + cloakroom;8 bathrobes + laundry facilities
• 2 DVD players, satellite TV + huge DVD library
• Massive rock gas fireplace
• Gourmet kitchen
• Fir floors, incredible views, cathedral ceilings & windows and loads of comfy sofas
• Free wireless internet access, office, copier,fax,printer, scanner & private phone facilities-must bring own computer!
• Private garage,plenty of ski storage, boot driers, sledges + outside parking for 3 cars
• Loads of complimentary baby gear!

Make a Live, Instantly Confirmed Reservation: Click Reserve Now on the top right hand corner of this property page. You do not need my assistance! I will follow-up personally within 24 hours.

 

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Rates

Rates are quoted in Canadian $ per night and are subject to 5% GST, which is refundable to non-residents of Canada. The customary HOTEL TAX IS NOT APPLICABLE since this is an owner-direct booking.

 

 Please Note there is a $500 DAMAGE DEPOSIT required prior to arrival.

Applicable Taxes	Bookings with an arrival date on or before Mar 31, 2013 are subject to HST of 7%a, 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
Out of Season	May 22, 2013	Nov 25, 2013	7 +	$495.00
First Snow	Nov 26, 2013	Dec 19, 2013	7 +	$495.00
Holiday Fun in the Snow!	Dec 20, 2013	Jan 2, 2014	5 +	$950.00
Start the New Year in the Snow!	Jan 3, 2014	Feb 13, 2014	5 +	$650.00
President's Week	Feb 14, 2014	Feb 23, 2014	5 +	$750.00
It's Blue Skies and Powder Time!	Feb 24, 2014	Mar 6, 2014	5 +	$675.00
The Sun is out and the Slopes Quiet!	Mar 7, 2014	Apr 30, 2014	5 +	$675.00

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

This Big White luxury chalet sleeps 12 with big hot tub. Ski in ski out accomodation, central location with parking & easy access to the gondola, ice rink and centre of the village. 3400 sq feet of space spread out over 4 floors. There is an unbelievable amount of space to spread out and relax. This is one of the most spacious and comfortable chalets on the mountain. It is a family chalet designed by a family for families. There are toys, games, baby equipment & loads of DVD's to keep all children entertained when they are not skiing. Yet it retains a luxurious quality which all adults enjoy.

Sleeping Areas & Beds

Loft Master

Huge king bed, cozy duvet, CD clock radio, hairdryer, private writing desk, massive oversized reading chair, view to mountains!

Room Type	Semi Private Loft (Open room overlooking a living area)
Sleeps	2
Beds	1 King
Has Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Floor Level	1

Second Master

Huge king bed, CD/clock radio, hairdryer, ensuite with double sinks and steam shower!

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

Third Queen Bedroom

includes huge king bed, oversized reading chair, CD/clock radio, hairdryer!

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

King Bedroom

Includes high quality queen bed, cozy duvet, CD/clock radio, hairdryer

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

Bunk room

Over sized single bunk bunkbeds each with duvet. Room includes CD/clock radio, big oversized couch, hairdryer and lots of storage space. Perfect for kids!

Room Type	Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
Sleeps	4
Beds	2 Single Bunk
Floor Level	1

Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Full bathroom with shower, toilet and bathtub-e suite with loft bedroom (bedroom with red duvet cover)

Is Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Includes	Bath, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Shower, Soap, Vanity

Bathroom 2

Powder room on main floor (dining, kitchen, living area)with vanity and toilet

Is Ensuite Bathroom	No
Includes	Soap, Vanity

Bathroom 3

Ensuite with master bedroom (yellow duvet cover). Includes double sinks and steam shower.

Is Ensuite Bathroom	Yes
Includes	Hairdryer, Heated Floors, Heating Lamp, Shampoo, Soap, Steam Shower, Vanity

Bathroom 4

Bathroom on lower level-common. Included sink, shower and tub

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

Kitchen

This Big White chalet has a fabulous kitchen with every piece of kitchen equipment you could possible need. Even on a self catering holiday it is a joy to cook in this kitchen!

Living Area

This Big White chalet has a wonderful bright main sitting room with spectacular views of the mountains. There are also an additional 3 sitting areas all with big comfy sofas. There are two TV's and DVD players and both have satellite. This is a fantastically comfortable house for 12 people with loads of room for children to run around.

Dining Area

This Big White chalet has a gourmet kitchen with a table that easily seats 12 with additional seating at the breakfast bar. There is loads of crockery and glassware for all types of entertaining. It is a lovely sociable kitchen which is fully equipped. Basic food staples are provided such as oils, herbs, spices, flour & sugar etc. We also provide toilet rolls, kitchen paper towels, laundry detergent, face tissues etc!

Special Features

This wonderful dream chalet has a fantastic amount of space, it is one of the most spacious chalets on the mountain. It is luxurious and beautifully equipped. Singles, couples and families a like will enjoy the homely and comfortable atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen has everything you might need, but the mountain restaurants are also within walking distance! This is a great chalet for families with children of all ages. It has baby equipment such as cots, highchairs and plastic crockery, but it also has a lot of baby toys, children's toys and games, an art box, huge DVD library and two TV's to watch them on! There is also a pool table! The chalet has been equipped by a family for families! It pleases everyone. The Hot tub takes loads of people and provides complete privacy, there is also a wonderful steam shower to relieve the aching muscles! This chalet will be the base for a wondeful vacation which is relaxing for everyone including Mum!

Fireplace	Huge fireplace
Lofted/Cathedral Ceilings	3500sq ft of space with vaulted ceilings
Views	Wonderfull views of the mountains from the lounge

 Amenities

Our home is well equipped for your comfort, convenience and enjoyment and includes the following amenities listed below:

Private Amenities

24 HR Emergency Maintenance	If something goes wrong in the property, you can contact my maintenance support directly. They live on the mountain. Details will be provided with your arrival information and is also posted inside the property.
Baby/Infant Equipment	included (2 high chairs, 2 cots, plastic crockery & cutlery, backpack, pushchair, baby swinger etc!)
Basic Food Staples	included
Bathrobes	included
BBQ	included
Books	included
Boot Dryer	included
Cable TV	included
Cassette Player	included
Check-In Assistance	If you need assistance because you forgot your check-in assistance, please contact 1-866-4-ALLURA with your reservation number and guest username and password. You will receive assistance as needed.
Coded Access	included
Complimentary Housekeeping	included
Deck	included
Dining Area	included
DVD Library	included
DVD Player	included
Fax Machine	included
Fireplace	included (gas)
Fresh Linens	included
Games	included
Games/Rec Room	included
Grocery Provisioning	included
Guest Parking	included
Hairdryer	included (in all bedrooms)
Hot Tub	included (huge!)
Iron and Ironing Board	included
Knapsack	included
Laundry Facilities	included
Living Area	included
Local Internet Access	Wireless internet connection Must bring own computer!
Office Area	included
Patio Furniture	included
Printer	included
Resort Information	included
Safety Equipment	included
Satellite TV	included
Secure Reserved Parking	included
Secure Ski and Bike Storage	included
Steam Room	included
Stereo	included (in all rooms)
Telephone	included
VCR	included
Videos	included

Shared Amenities

Baby/Infant Equipment	Included
BBQ	Included
Books	Included
Boot Dryer	Included
Cable TV	Included
Coded Access	Included
Deck	Included
Dining Area	Included
Fax Machine	Included
Fireplace	Included
Fresh Linens	Included
Games	Included
Games/Rec Room	Included
Guest Parking	Included
Guest Resort Information	Included
Hairdryer	Included
Hot Tub	Included
Internet Access	Included
Iron and Ironing Board	Included
Knapsack	Included
Laundry Facilities	Included
Living Area	Included
Office Area	Included
Secure Reserved Parking	Included
Secure Ski and Bike Storage	Included
Steam Room	Included
Stereo	Included
Telephone	Included
VCR	Included
Videos	Included

Services

All services available are mentioned on previous pages

24 HR In-Resort Emergency Help	If something goes wrong in the property, you can contact my maintenance support directly. They live on the mountain. Details will be provided with your arrival information and is also posted inside the property.
Christmas Tree/Decorations	Complimentary
Emergency Check-In Service	If you need assistance because you forgot your check-in assistance, please contact 1-866-4-ALLURA with your reservation number and guest username and password. You will receive assistance as needed.
Grocery Delivery	Can be arranged by VacationFoodServices.com

 Location & Map

Location

Our property is located in a 5 unit towhouse complex on Whitehorse Lane called Pinnacles. Please see Map #1

Ski In Access

The ski-in access is from the end of Whitehorse Lane just off the ski run. Once off the run, you take off your skis and walk 2 mins DOWN the road to our home. Alternatively, you can take the skiier's path that takes to you the Happy Valley Gondola from the Village and cut off down between 2 buildings to Whitehorse Lane, were you would take off your skis and cross Whitehorse Lane to our driveway. Either option is a 2-3 minute walk to our door & both options let you stop in the Village at the pub on your way down!

Ski Out Access

The ski out access is to the side of our building, down to the skiier's road (just above Big White Road), that slopes downward to either to the Plaza Chair (that takes you up to the Village,or Ridge Rocket Express, that takes you up the mtn.

Village Access

You can go the end of Whitehorse Lane and walk UP the groomed ski run to the Village (5 minute walk). Alternatively, you can walk down Whitehorse Lane and across Big White Road, DOWN to the Happy Valley Gondola, where you can take a ride up to the Village. it is a 5 minute downhill walk home, where you would cut off the run at the end of Whitehorse Lane

Access Time to Lifts

Ski in Ski out

Access Time to Shops & Restaurants

Less than 10 minutes walk

Access Time to Grocery Stores

Less than 10 minutes walk

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 Policies

These policies are strictly enforced. Failure to meet them prior to arrival or during your stay will result in either cancellation or eviction. Please note that the property only sleeps 12 people. If there are more than 12 occupants without our permission, you will be evicted and prevented from re-booking the property again in the future. Please contact us if you would like to book more than 12 people.

Suitability & Eligibility Policies

Suitable For:
Adults - Min Age to Stay: 25	There must be minimum 2 adults of at least 25 years of age or older to take responsibility for the group.
Babies, Kids & Teens	This is a chalet designed for families by a family! It is fantastically equipped. Please be aware that your children can damage the property if unsupervised.
Long Term Renters (Monthly)	contact owner for details.
Non-Smokers Only	Absolutely NO Smoking.
Seniors
Young Adult Groups 17-24 With Accompanying Age-Eligible Adult(s)

Not Suitable For:
Graduation & Stag/Stagette Parties	Are not allowed.
Pets	No Pets Allowed.
Wheelchairs
Young Adult Only Groups 17-24

Reservation & Cancellation Policies

Policy	Description
Cancellations Made by Guests	All payments are non-refundable unless your reservation can be replaced.
Courtesy Hold Reservations	Reservations are not held without payment. Please confirm your reservation by clicking Reserve Now. Our site takes live reservations 24hrs/day/7 days/week, therefore, we operate on a first come/first serve basis.
Delayed Arrivals	We are not responsible for late arrivals. No refunds will be issued.
Delivery of Instructions and Access Information	Will be sent by email after balance of payment is received.
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 you book online, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.
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	Arrangments for late payment ,must be made with owner in advance. A late payment may result in the cancellation of the booking
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	4.15 pm. Strictly enforced.
Check-Out Time	10 am. The cleaning team arrives at approximately 9.30am
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 Quiet area. There is zero tolerance for any excessive noise. Any complaints will result in eviction.
Housekeeping	There is a mid stay housekeeping service included for bookings of 14 nights or more. A full housekeeping service is available at a cost of $975. The moving of furniture within the chalet is strictly forbidden. This causes a lot of damage to the walls, paintwork & furniture!. Any furniture that has been moved will be subject to a charge from your deposit for it to be returned.
Liability	I am not responsible for any injuries to tennants while they are on my property or anywhere else in Big White.
Maintenance Emergencies	A cell phone number will be provided.
Maximum Sleeping Capacity	12 people - you must get permission if you intend to bring in excess of 12 guests. If in excess of 12 guests is found you are liable for immediate eviction
Missing Items	Guests are required to provide a $500 damage deposit prior to arrival. If an amenity or facility is damaged we will endeavour to get it replaced or repaired as quickly as possible. There may be times when these repairs are out of our control and therefore they may not be available, e,g internet or satellite services.
Noise Restrictions	Excessive noise from the hot tub area is not permitted after 11 pm. Occupants may be evicted subsequent to noise complaints and will be charged for damages resulting from the noise complaints. The outdoor hot tub area can be used after 11 pm, but please engage only in quiet conversation after 11 pm out of respect for our neighboring families.
Policy Updates	1 June 2009.
Property Damage	We charge a $500 deposit which we will use if the property is found to be damaged. Upon booking you are required to send a cheque for the deposit or do a bank transfer.
Rental Accommodation Zoning	My property is legally zoned for either short term or long term rental accommodation use.
Resort Information	Available upon request. Log onto www.bigwhite.com for more resort information
Terms of Eviction	Any complaints will result in eviction by security service. The chalet is is a designated quiet area, noise complaints will result in your immediate eviction

Guarantees Policies

Policy	Description
My Web Site Guarantee	I guarantee that I will honour all rates posted on my web site at the time that your reservation request is submitted. 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.
Snow Guarantee	None.

 Local Tips

 About Us

Thanks for visiting our web site! We are Kirsty and Clive Crosby. We live in the United Kingdom with our 2 year old son, Ben and our 7 year old daughter, Jodie, who is also a really avid skiier!. We have for the previous 15 years have been travelling every year to Canada for skiing and have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the Canadian experience. We have been looking for a ski home for some time but as soon as we saw the Pinnacles we were blown away and completely mesmerized with the fantastic roller coaster of a ride that Big White is undergoing at present. This resort represents everything that is beautiful and special about British Columbia, right down to the wonderful people who live and work there, the post and beam construction,our fir floors and the breathtaking unobstructed views from our massive living room windows and big hot tub! Big White has become our second home. We have bought our dream house here, which we are going to enjoy with our friends and family. We are sure that we will have many happy memories of this wonderful house to cherish as has all our guests who decided to stay. Big White's charm is that it is still a hip and very cool, down to earth ski town. These towns are rapidly disappearing in BC. This resort is for people who love the outdoors and who love to ski in light, beautiful, champagne powder! It is not yet commercialized, which explains why you can still see moose and deer along the road, and grizzlies still roam on the Gem Lake side of the mountain! The only problem is that you will have a hard time leaving the chalet, because it is so comfortable, spacious, warm and friendly! Thanks again for visiting our site and for considering our home for your BC vacation!