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Darren and Sandra Griffin

Towering Pines, White Forest Estates, Big White, British Columbia, Canada

ID 806
  • Size, Location & Map:
  • Two Bedroom, 3 Baths, 1252 sq. ft., Towering Pines, White Forest Estates, Big White
  • Sleeps & Beds:
  • Sleeps 5, 1 King, 2 Queen & Single combo bunk
  • Amenities:
  • Private hot tub, Parking, Private Deck, Fireplace
  • Rates & Availability:
  • $155.00 - $379.00 per night CAD; My calendar & rates are accurate!
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 Welcome!

...to #5 Towering Pines one of the best, centrally located & well equipped properties on the mountain. Enjoy special moments & create wonderful lifetime memories with our great accommodation, great snow & great skiing, all you need to do is to bring your family & friends....

 

Just read what our guests have to say: "Your home was beautiful so was the hospitality we received from everybody at Big White, views amazing so was skiing will definitely come back.....Can't wait!!" Nadine & David Stilwell, Chelmsford, Essex, UK Feb 08

"The perfect place to stay, we loved everything about it! We all had a great time - sunny nearly every day! Looking forward to a return visit. Thank you!" Paul & Niki Gauntlett, Perth, W Australia March '05

 

We have a fantastic central location, just a 2 minute walk to Big White Village Centre, Happy Valley Gondola and the Bullet chairlift. From every window and the large private deck, complete with your very own hot tub, there are superb views of the Monashee mountains. Our accommodation is completed in a rustic Canadian ski cabin style, combined with modern and luxurious fittings and furnishings comprising:

 

* Master bedroom with private ensuite

* Queen bed with single combo bunk

* Large Southfacing deck with private hot tub 

* Gourmet kitchen with granite worktops

* Superb floor to ceiling rock fireplace

* Hand scraped Hardwood floors

* Heated floors in the hallway, kitchen and all bathrooms

* Private, heated double garage

* Private security coded ski lockers

* Full private ensuite laundry

* Home Theatre Surround Sound System

* Free, High speed wireless internet 

 

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  • After a hard day on the slopes relax in the comfort of your own lounge. Please check out the rest of our photo gallery!
After a hard day on the slopes relax in the comfort of your own lounge. Please check out the rest of our photo gallery!
  • Get that "Top of the world" feeling from every window.
Get that "Top of the world" feeling from every window.
  • Just "feel the quality" in every aspect of the superb kitchen.
Just "feel the quality" in every aspect of the superb kitchen.
  • Master bedroom with Beautiful "King Sized" Sleigh Bed & large walk in closet.
Master bedroom with Beautiful "King Sized" Sleigh Bed & large walk in closet.
  • Large ensuite bathroom to Master bedroom.
Large ensuite bathroom to Master bedroom.
  • Hand crafted bunk beds - Queen with twin over.
Hand crafted bunk beds - Queen with twin over.
  • Heated slate flooring in the spacious entrance way.
Heated slate flooring in the spacious entrance way.
  • Superb kitchen with granite worksurfaces & top quality finish & appliances.
Superb kitchen with granite worksurfaces & top quality finish & appliances.
  • Look at those beautiful icicle lights twinkling on our deck ......!
Look at those beautiful icicle lights twinkling on our deck ......!
  • Seat 6/7 people in comfort for meal times.
Seat 6/7 people in comfort for meal times.
  • Heated floors & superb finishings.
Heated floors & superb finishings.
  • Seat up to 6 adults in this top of the range tub.
Seat up to 6 adults in this top of the range tub.
  • Big White Village - Towering Pines is a centrally located new development, close to the base of the Bullet Express and the village centre.
Big White Village - Towering Pines is a centrally located new development, close to the base of the Bullet Express and the village centre.
  • Big White ski resort location.
Big White ski resort location.
  • Fun in the Snow!
Fun in the Snow!

 Rates & Availability

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Rates

All rates are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to GST. This tax is charged at 5%. Check the rates table for Special Offers.

Applicable Taxes GST of 5.00% applies
(taxes not included in the rates below)
Rates Calculation Minimum night stay requirements are based on your arrival season only.
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Season Start Date End Date # of Nights Rate/nt Comments
Happy New Year 2010! Dec 27, 2009 Jan 2, 2010
3 +
5 +
7 +
10 +
$399.00
$379.00
$369.00
$359.00
SORRY WE'RE FULLY BOOKED!
January Jump Jan 3, 2010 Jan 22, 2010
3 +
5 +
7 +
$229.00
$219.00
$209.00
GREAT RATES! BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
Love Powder Jan 23, 2010 Feb 12, 2010
3 +
5 +
7 +
10 +
$239.00
$229.00
$219.00
$209.00
LOVE Presidents week! Feb 13, 2010 Feb 21, 2010
3 +
5 +
7 +
10 +
$309.00
$299.00
$249.00
$239.00
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! STAY LONGER - SAVE MORE!
Prime time Feb 22, 2010 Mar 5, 2010
3 +
5 +
7 +
$229.00
$219.00
$209.00
Spring Break Mar 6, 2010 Mar 14, 2010
5 +
7 +
10 +
$219.00
$209.00
$199.00
SORRY WE'RE FULLY BOOKED!
March Madness! Mar 15, 2010 Mar 31, 2010
3 +
5 +
7 +
10 +
$229.00
$224.00
$219.00
$209.00
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Eas-ter End! Apr 1, 2010 Apr 11, 2010
3 +
5 +
7 +
10 +
$189.00
$175.00
$169.00
$159.00
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Summer Fun! Apr 12, 2010 Nov 18, 2010
21 +
$199.00
Early Birds 2010! Nov 19, 2010 Dec 10, 2010
3 +
5 +
7 +
10 +
$169.00
$165.00
$159.00
$155.00
Book early and save now!
Pre-Christmas Crackers! Dec 11, 2010 Dec 20, 2010
5 +
7 +
$219.00
$209.00
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Happy Christmas 2010! Dec 21, 2010 Dec 27, 2010
5 +
7 +
$349.00
$339.00
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
Happy New Year 2011 !! Dec 28, 2010 Jan 2, 2011
5 +
7 +
$379.00
$369.00
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
January Jump! Jan 3, 2011 Jan 20, 2011
3 +
5 +
$239.00
$229.00
Love Powder! Jan 21, 2011 Feb 11, 2011
7 +
10 +
$219.00
$209.00
Valentines in the Snow!! Feb 12, 2011 Feb 18, 2011
3 +
5 +
7 +
10 +
$249.00
$239.00
$229.00
$219.00
Presidents Week Feb 19, 2011 Feb 27, 2011
5 +
7 +
10 +
$299.00
$249.00
$239.00
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

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

A two level, 1252 square feet townhome. Large South facing deck, with fantastic and panoramic mountain views and private hot tub. Ground floor entrance, front door to hallway, coat area, powder room, kitchen with granite work tops & breakfast bar, open to dining and living area with 'hand scraped' hardwood flooring. Access to deck via the dining area. Stairs up to hallway, enclosed washer drier, luxury master bedroom (large windows with fantastic views), ensuite and walk in closet, second bedroom and family bathroom.

Sleeping Areas & Beds

Master bedroom

Beautiful king size sleigh bed with dresser. Luxury ensuite bathroom. Large walk in closet. South facing room with large windows offering great mountain views

Sleeps 2
Beds King
Has Ensuite Bathroom Yes

Bedroom 2

Rustic log style queen size bed with twin bunk over. Combo TV & VCR. Window with partial mountain view. Just steps away you have full use of the upstairs bathroom.

Sleeps 3
Beds Queen & Single combo bunk

Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Master bathroom ensuite. Shower over bath. Heated slate floor.

Is Ensuite Bathroom Yes
Includes Bath, Shower, Vanity, Heated Floors, Hairdryer

Bathroom 2

Family bathroom adjacent to bedroom 2. Shower over bath. Heated slate floor.

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

Bathroom 3

Downstairs half bathroom. Toilet & wash basin. Heated slate floor.

Is Ensuite Bathroom No
Includes Vanity, Heated Floors

Kitchen

Beautiful antique pine cabinetry and slate floor, with brand new stainless steel appliances and gorgeous granite counter tops. Well equipped with all new utensils and china. The breakfast bar offers seating for 3, with arrow back high stools.

Coffee Maker Included
Cooking/Eating Utensils Included
Crock Pot Included
Dishwasher Included
Electric Mixer Included
Fridge Included
Kettle Included
Microwave Included
Oven Included
Stove Included
Toaster Included

Living Area

We have a beautiful open living room with 'hand scraped' hardwood flooring, a large floor to ceiling glacier rock, gas fireplace and huge windows, offering a fantastic view of the Monashee mountains. This room is furnished for maximum comfort, with 2 luxury leather armchairs, a stylish wicker armchair, a 3 person sofa, coffee table, end table, lamps, fittings and more... Plus a TV, DVD player and surround sound stereo system.

Dining Area

The dining room is an open area which backs onto the living room. The dining table is a large 6ft solid wood table, custom made with distressed wood panels, comfortably seating 6/7 adults. The dining area adjoins the breakfast bar from the kitchen, which has additional stool seating for 3 people. All chairs and stools are produced in the same wood style & finish as the table. The dining area also provides access to the large private deck.

Special Features

Wonderful Canadian Ski cabin rustic style townhome with fantastic views. You will love the convenience of our great central location, just a few steps from the village centre and the happy valley gondola. Ski in and ski out, the Bullet express quad chairlift is within 50 metres of Towering Pines. You can prepare your own food in the comfort of your own home or simply stroll to the village and enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants, the choice is yours! Either way be sure to make good use of the private hot tub to help you relax and unwind after a hard day on the slopes!

Decor New 2004, rustic style
Exposure South facing
Fireplace Floor to ceiling glacier rock
Views Fantastic views

 Amenities

Private, heated tandem garage, private deck with hot tub, fantastic views! Nestled in a convenient central location just 2 minutes from the village centre and the restaurants and shops. We have private ski lockers at our property for your convenience.

Private Amenities

Baby/Infant Equipment Available on request; travel cot, booster seat & bath seat.
Basic Food Staples Basic spices (16)
Cable TV Included
Deck Large private, south facing deck with great views
Dining Area Seats 6/7
DVD Player Included
Fireplace Glacier rock floor to ceiling, gas fire place
Fresh Linens Complete set of kitchen, bath and bed linen for 5 guests
Games Family board games
Grocery Provisioning Available on request for an additonal charge
Guest Parking Private heated tandem garage
Hairdryer Included
Hot Tub Private, with view seats 6
Hot Tub - Private with view, seats 6
Internet - Free High Speed Included
Iron and Ironing Board Included
Laundry Facilities Private in suite stacked washer drier
Living Area Open plan, sofa and comfy leather chairs
Resort Information Guest book in property
Safety Equipment Dual CO/Smoke detector & fire extinguisher
Stereo Included
Telephone Included, for local calls only
TV-Cable Included
VCR There is a separate TV/VCR located in the second bedroom
Videos A small selection is available

Services

There are a variety of services available at Big White! Please ask me about a service that you may be interested in and we will be happy to advise you on how they can be arranged or point you in the right direction.

Christmas Tree/Decorations Your holiday home will be beautifully decorated for the season!
Grocery Delivery We will be happy to arrange for a grocery package to be delivered to the property, ready for your arrival (please note there will be a charge for this service)

 Location & Map

Location

We have a superb central location, situated on Raven Ridge road. The village centre and the upper station of the happy valley gondola are just a few steps away. Our property is situated less than 50 metres from the base of the Bullet Express quad chairlift.

Access Time to Lifts

Less than 5 minutes walk
Ski in Ski out

Access Time to Shops & Restaurants

Less than 5 minutes walk

Access Time to Grocery Stores

Less than 5 minutes walk

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 Policies

Note: We do not charge a damage deposit at time of booking. However, by booking with us, you grant us authority to charge your credit card up to $250 for damage, lost items or late departure. You will be consulted before any such action.

Policy Description Content
Arrival Days We accept arrivals on any day of the week!
Cancellations Made by Guests Deposit payment non-refundable. Balance payment is refundable, less 4% transaction fees, if booking is cancelled 60 days or greater in advance. Reservations cancelled 59 days or less in advance are refunded only if we replace your booking.
Check-In Time 4pm please confirm earlier check in maybe available please confirm.
Check-Out Time 10am You will be charged $35 if our cleaners arrive and you are still in the suite.
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 We do not hold reservations without payment Payment is required for reservation confirmation
Delayed Arrivals No refunds We are not responsible for delayed arrivals
Delivery of Instructions and Access Information Emailed when balance of payment is paid Later for last minute reservations
Excessive Noise Please respect your neighbours, quiet after midnight. Please note that the hot tub belonging to the unit above our property has a cycling program that may disturb some guests.
Garbage Removal Garbage must be disposed at the waste disposal centre located on the Big White Road, 5-10 minutes drive from the resort Due to a new bye law (07/08) garbage may no longer be put into outside skips
Graduation & Stag/ette Parties We do not allow graduation, stag or stagette parties
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 We require a signed & dated copy of the guest stay contract
Housekeeping Includes clean on arrival and cleaned after departure; cleaned on the 5th day if staying 9 days or more Additional cleaning maybe scheduled at the guests request and expense
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 Failure to pay by due dates will result in automatic cancellation Guest can rebook dates if they are available; deposit will not be recharged
Liability We are not responsible for any bodily harm to guests, guests of guests whilst they are on our property or at any other location whilst in the Big White resort
Long Term Stays Only at nightly rate
Maintenance Emergencies 24 hour pager service Complete emergency contacts provided for booked guests
Maximum Sleeping Capacity 5 people overnight Excess number of occupants will result in eviction
Minimum Age Requirement There is no minimum age requirement
Missing Items Guests authorize a credit card charge for any missing items.
My Web Site Guarantee We guarantee that we will honour all rates posted on our website at the time that your reservation request is submitted
Noise Restrictions Excessive noise from the hot tub is not permitted after 11pm. Occupants maybe evicted subsequent to noise complaints & will be charged for damages resulting from the noise complaints. The out door hot tub area can be used after 11pm, but please engage only in quiet conversation after 11pm out of respect for our neighbouring families.
Pets No pets Absolutely no pets
Policy Updates Policies are subject to change without notice.
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.
Property Damage Guest assumes all financial responsibility for property damage incured by tenants or guests & authorizes up to a $500 CAD charge on their card upon departure in the event of property damage By accepting our guest stay contract with online payment you agree to pay us for all damages that you incur. Damage includes, but is not restricted to: noise complaints, common or private property damage, excessive cleaning charges,lost or broken or missing common or private property items,smoking inside the property, pets inside the property and all charges relating to security company or police involvement regarding property occupant's behavior while in the property or on common premises.
Reservation Changes Reservations maybe changed in compliance with our cancellation policy You may lengthen you stay if reservation availability permits. If you would like to shorten your reservation, please note that your deposit calculated on the original amount is non-refundable, if you have already paid the balance, then the balance is similarly non-refundable. If you have not paid the balance then it will be readjusted to reflect your shortened stay
Reservation Guarantee Property sale/damage we will relocate you to another property If we fail to successfully relocate you we will fully refund the remainder of your stay. Travel insurance is recommended to protect you against any unexpected events involving your lodging, flights or vacation related products
Resort Information Guest book in property
Ski & Snowboard Gear Storage There are 2 lockers opposite our front door for ski & snowboard gear. Plus a ski rack located at the main entrance/exit to the village centre
Smoking No smoking Absolutely no smoking
Terms of Eviction 2 complaints will result in eviction by security service Will be evicted for excessive noise, common and private property damage and disturbing the peace.

 Local Tips

Don't Forget!

Fill up your gas tank before you get to Big White There is a small grocery store in Big White village but we recommend stocking up on all of your goodies before you get here. Kelowna has a wide range of supemarkets and general stores. If you have children and would like to utilise the Big White kids centre we recommend that you book early. We have found that for the busy periods (Xmas, New Year, Presidents week, Spring break) this amenity gets booked up very quickly. Contact number is: 250 765 3101 ex: 233 or 255

 About Us

We moved to Vancouver from the UK in April 1999 and were determined to make the most of the ski opportunities in B.C. (after all, we only had hills and rain in England!). We first visited Big White in February 2003, with our 3 boys and my sister & her husband and we had a fantastic time! We always wondered what people meant, when they spoke of skiing on perfect powder and now we know, the skiing was just great. Relaxing in the hot tub afterwards with our family, while watching the snowflakes fall was lovely. We all said at the time; 'wouldn't it be great if we had our own place at Big White'. We never really believed of course that it would happen, but here we are now in the very fortunate position of having our very own property. We hope that you will enjoy your experience at Towering Pines and Big White as much as we do..... Happy holidays and good luck on the slopes.