Not only ski in & ski out, but also SLIDE IN & SLIDE OUT. Great snow-play for kids just around the corner
About Listing
to Birch Nest, our beautiful 2 bedroom ski in/ski out vacation condo in beautiful Sun Peaks!
We think Sun Peaks is the best family resort in Western Canada and we have tried to match that by making our place feel comfortable without forgetting some pieces of extra premiumness that especially families know to appreciate. Birch tree has been our inspiration when furnishing our 2nd home and we hope that the combination of North American comfort and Scandinavian design details gives your vacation a nice extra flavour.
We do have something for everyone:
- True ski-in and ski-out.
- Great sliding and tobogganing next to the unit, we also have one toboggan for you and your kids.
- Luxurious new hot tub for 6
- Secured underground parking
- Room for 7 to sleep comfortably
- Hardwood floors
- Upgraded kitchen appliances
- Baby equipment (crib, high chair, toys)
- Free WIFI + cable TV
- 2 flat screen TVs
- Code free DVD Player
- Playstation 2 (with some games on the house)
- Boot and mitten dryer
We welcome you as our guest to share this wonderful place, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
If you'd like to make a reservation, just click on the Reserve Now button at the top of the page. Reservation and Payment Confirmation are quick and secure. If you have any questions about our property before you book, please Click on "Email Owner" above, or call us at (604) 275-7401.
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Reviews
11 Flipkey Reviews
Birch nest well equipped
Roland from PORT ORCHARD, United States
Date: Mar-01-2018 for a stay in Feb 2018
One of the best equipped vacation condos we have stayed in. Ski in and ski out ability with a bit of a walk to town but you can take the shuttle during the day. We have booked this same room at least twice.
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Sun Peaks - President's Week
Paul from Kirkland, United States
Date: Feb-26-2018 for a stay in Feb 2018
The unit is very well equipped and clean.We look forward to renting it again.
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Birchnest
Lisa from Canberra, Australia
Date: Feb-10-2018 for a stay in Jan 2018
Great place to stay. Has everything you need including cooking basics (spices etc) and some yummy chocolate.
The unit was clean, tidy and felt homely. The kids appreciated the many 'viewing' opportunities and opportunity for snow play right outside the door. The adults appreciated the hot tub and that the kids were occupied :-) .
In my limited experience (2 stays at different resorts) Canadian ski resort apartments do not cater well for drying ski gear (ie no drying room). Fortunately this apartment did have a clothes horse to put in front of the heater and a boot drier for 2 pairs of boots.
The apartment is truly ski in ski out with a 30 metre walk to put your skis on to ski down the hill to the Morrisey lift. Other than walking or a car, this is the only way to get to ski lessons on time as the resort shuttle only starts at 9.00 and morning lessons start at 9.00. The apartment is about a 15-20 minute walk to the village and is consequently quiet. There is a nice walk between the other apartments on the Village Trail or more direct down the road. However, be aware that if you plan to eat out at restaurants and don't have a car, Sun Peaks resort shuttle does not operate at night or early in the morning- you have to walk...
The apartment owner is very prompt and helpful for dealing with any queries or problems. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at the Birchnest and would consider staying there again if we return to Sun Peaks.
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Private Amenities
| 24 HR Emergency Maintenance | Locally available |
| Baby/Infant Equipment | Foldable Graco playpen for the youngest in the family. |
| Boot Dryer | YES, and one for socks and mittens |
| Cable TV | Lots of channels, incl. several movie channels for free. |
| Coded Access | For quick and convenient keyless entry. |
| Complimentary Housekeeping | On longer stays, we will include regular cleaning service app. once a week |
| Deck | Good size, with hot tub. |
| Dishwasher | Dishwasher goes without saying for a family vacation |
| DVD Player | Available for enjoying your own movies, that you have not had a chance to watch... |
| Fireplace | Gas fireplace in living area |
| Fresh Linens | High quality linens and towels provided. Separate towels for hot-tub. |
| Games | Boardgames, Uno, playing cards |
| Guest Parking | Underground garage with one dedicated spot |
| Hairdryer | A hairdryer is available in the suite. |
| Hot Tub - Private | A brand new hot tub seats 5-6 and offers perfect relaxation after your day's activity. |
| Internet Access | Free high speed internet and WiFi access point. Whole family can bring their laptops, PDAs and Smartphones and be connected. |
| Iron and Ironing Board | In unit |
| Laundry Facilities | Stacked washer/dryer in unit. Detergent supplied. Clothes drying rack also in unit-for your wet hats, mittens etc. |
| Parking - Free Guest Spots | In underground garage |
| Parking - Free Private Parking | Underground garage with one dedicated spot for teh unit |
| Parking - Over Height Available | Dedicated over height parking available |
| Safety Equipment | Fire extinquisher |
| Secure Reserved Parking | One dedicated spot in the underground parking garage. Couple of visitor parking spots. |
| Secure Ski and Bike Storage | Ski locker just outside the unit. |
| Universal Ski Locks | Dedicated private ski locker |
| Video Games | PS2 |
Services
| 24 HR In-Resort Emergency Help | Emergency numbers provided prior arrival. |
| Grocery Delivery | To make your life even easier, you can order groceries beforehand through http://www.sunpeaksgrocery.com/ |
Location
Settler's Crossing, a true ski in/ski out, is a new condominium complex at Sun Peaks, located east of the main village near the base of the Morrissey chair.
Close enough to the Village to be convenient, and far enough to be quiet and peaceful.
Book direct at birchnest.directvacations.com
| Location | Sun Peaks |
| Area | Village East |
| Development | Settlers Crossing |
Rates
| Applicable Taxes | GST of 5% applies (taxes not included in the rates below) |
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| Rates Calculation |
Minimum night stay requirements are based on your arrival season only. All prices are listed in Canadian funds 
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| Season | Start Date | End Date | # of Nights | Rate/nt | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain summer | Jun 2, 2018 | Sep 3, 2018 | 3 + 4 + 5 + 7 + |
$143.00 $134.00 $133.00 $123.00 |
18 greens waiting |
| Season changing and First snow | Sep 4, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 | 3 + 5 + |
$129.00 $114.00 |
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| New Snow Season | Nov 22, 2018 | Dec 13, 2018 | 3 + 4 + 5 + 7 + 9 + |
$194.00 $179.00 $169.00 $159.00 $149.00 |
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| Pre-Holiday Getaway | Dec 14, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | 3 + 5 + 9 + |
$289.00 $269.00 $259.00 |
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| Christmas | Dec 21, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 | 5 + 6 + 7 + 10 + 14 + |
$398.00 $389.00 $379.00 $349.00 $329.00 |
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| New Year | Dec 28, 2018 | Jan 4, 2019 | 5 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 14 + |
$499.00 $469.00 $439.00 $419.00 $398.00 |
It's Family and Snow time! |
| Regular season | Jan 5, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 | 3 + 4 + 5 + 9 + 14 + 20 + |
$299.00 $289.00 $288.00 $264.00 $248.00 $228.00 |
Powder time |
| President's week | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 23, 2019 | 5 + 7 + 9 + 14 + |
$379.00 $347.00 $329.00 $274.00 |
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| Regular Season | Feb 24, 2019 | Mar 8, 2019 | 3 + 5 + 9 + 14 + 20 + |
$298.00 $288.00 $274.00 $258.00 $238.00 |
| 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 | $750.00 | 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 |
Availability
| Available | Booked | Unavailable |
Suitability
Suitable For: |
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| Adults - Min Age to Stay: 25 | Registered guest must be 25 years or older. We welcome kids and young adults as guests. However, the member of the party who is making the reservation must be at least 25 years of age and will be held responsible for the rest of the group. |
| Babies, Kids & Teens | We welcome kids and families. |
| Long Term Renters (Monthly) | Contact us for available discount. |
| Non-Smokers Only | No smoking in the unit nor on the deck!. Strictly enforced. |
| Seniors | |
| Young Adult Groups 17-24 With Accompanying Age-Eligible Adult(s) | |
Not Suitable For: |
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| No Smoking Inside - Smoking Outside Permitted | This is a 100% smoke-free property. |
| Pets | No pets allowed. We want to respect people with allergies staying in our unit |
| Wheelchairs | |
| Young Adult Only Groups 17-24 | |
Policies
This is our home away from home, and we hope you enjoy your stay. There are a few simple rules that we'd like you to adhere to during your visit, so please review them beforehand. These policies are strictly enforced, and failure to meet them prior to arrival or during your stay will result in cancellation or eviction. Please note our home is restricted to sleeping a maximum of 7, and we require notification, immediately if your situation does not conform to this restriction.
And please remember - No Smoking and No Pets
Reservation & Cancellation Policies
| Cancellations Made by Guests | All deposits are non-refundable. We will do our best to find replacement reservations for the same time period. If the property can be rebooked, then any payment will be refunded based on the number of nights rebooked & the rebooked rate; refunds will be subject to a 4% cancellation fee. Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against any unexpected events involving your lodging, flights or vacation-related products. |
| Delayed Arrivals | We are not responsible for late arrivals. Refunds for late arrivals will not be issued. Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against any unexpected events involving your lodging, flights or vacation-related products. |
| Delivery of Instructions and Access Information | We can mail, or e-mail you instuction in advance. Full informational package provided on arrival. Available by e-mail, or mail after final payment 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 |
| Ineligible Guests 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. 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. |
| 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
| Bike Storage | Bikes are not permitted inside the suite. |
| Check-In Time | 4:00 PM. Early check-in possible, please call us or email us first and we'll do our best to accommodate your request |
| Check-Out Time | 10:00 AM. Late check-out may be possible but must be negotiated at time of booking. |
| 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 | Assessed at checkout. Rental includes normal unit cleaning. Excessive cleaning costs will be evaluated and passed on to the registered guest. |
| Excessive Noise | Noise to be kept to a minimum after 11:00 PM. Please respect our neighbors by keeping outside noise (including in the hot tub) to a minimum after 11:00 PM |
| Housekeeping | Unit will be cleaned before arrival and after departure. |
| Liability | Responsibility of registered guest. We are not responsible for any bodily harm to guests or guests of guests while they are on our property or at any location at Sun Peaks resort |
| Locking Door | Numeric entry system. Entry code is changed before checkin and after checkout. |
| Maintenance Emergencies | 24 hour emergency support. |
| Maximum Sleeping Capacity | Seven (7). Strictly enforced |
| Missing Items | Responsibility of registered guest. See Property Damage policy. |
| 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 fines resulting from noise complaints. Strictly enforced by our strata council. The outdoor hot tub area can be used after 10 pm, but please engage only in quiet conversation after 10 pm out of respect for our neighboring families. |
| Parking & Ticketing | Only allowed in the designated spots. Fire lane requirements and snow removal require the Strata to enforce parking regulations. |
| Property Damage | Property damage of common or private property includes: physical damage, excessive cleaning, defacing property, excessive noise, littering, lude public behavior, missing items/theft. Guest agrees to pay for all private or common property damage caused by the Guest themselves, or a member of their party. Guests may also be evicted.Refunds will not be issued in the event of eviction. Owner reserves the right to request Guest account inactivation |
| Rental Accommodation Zoning | This property is zoned for nightly rentals. |
| Terms of Eviction | Smoking, excessive noise, threat of common or private property damage, disturbing the peace; excess of 7 overnight occupants. Guests will be evicted without refund for cases of reported excessive noise, and common or private property damage. |
Guarantees Policies
| My Web Site Guarantee | The rate you see when you book is the rate you will pay. We do our best to offer the most competitive rates and to post these on our web site. |
Property Details
Our unit has windows to both sides of the building, which brings in a lot of natural light.
The two bedrooms are on the opposite ends of the unit, both with their own bathrooms nearby.
The open space kitchen, dining and living area is very spacious and allows for flexibility depending on your needs at different times of the day.
Our deck is one of the biggest in the building and allows you to enjoy afternoon sun when using the hot tub.
Sleeping Areas & Beds
Master
Very comfortable queen-size bed. High quality duvet, pillows and linens. Two 3-drawer chests and closet. Graco playpen fits here.
| Room Type | Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows) |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Beds | 1 Queen |
| Has Ensuite Bathroom | Yes |
| Floor Level | 1 |
2nd bedroom
Very comfortable queen & single combo bunk w. high quality duvets, pillows and linens. Large chest of drawers and a closet.
| Room Type | Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows) |
| Sleeps | 3 |
| Beds | 1 Queen/Single combo bunk |
| Floor Level | 1 |
Living room sofabed
Comfortable double sofa bed with high quality duvet, pillows and linens.
| Room Type | Common Area (A living area with a temporary bed) |
| Sleeps | 1 |
| Beds | 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Floor Level | 1 |
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Master bedroom ensuite has a nice bath tub with shower.
| Is Ensuite Bathroom | Yes |
| Includes | Bath, Heated Floors, Shampoo, Shower, Soap |
Bathroom 2
The 2nd bathroom is close by to the 2nd bedroom as well as the laundry. Bathtub and a hand-held shower.
| Is Ensuite Bathroom | No |
| Includes | Bath, Hand-held Shower, Heated Floors, Shampoo, Soap |
Kitchen
Food and preparing food is more than a necessary evil ;-)
We have stocked the kitchen with PLENTY of equipment and utensils that we think are necessary to enjoy cooking and ensuring a good end result.
Appliances are all stainless steel and you'll love the smooth ceramic cooktop.
We also have a slow cooker, which is just perfect easy way of cooking when spending most of the day outdoors.
| Aluminum Foil | Included |
| Coffee Maker | Of course. (Did you know that Finns are the heaviest coffee drinkers on this planet!) |
| Cooking/Eating Utensils | Place settings for 12, all necessary cooking utensils |
| Crock Pot | Slow cooker for an easy meal after long ski days |
| Dish Soap | Yes |
| Dishwasher | Dishwasher goes without saying for a family vacation |
| Espresso Maker | Traditional Italian stovetop model |
| Garbage Bags | Included |
| Heated Floors | What feels nicer than setting your foot on a warm floor when preparing the breakfast |
| Kettle | Electric |
| Napkins | Yes |
| Oven | Full size |
| Stove | Ceramic cooktop |
| Toaster | For toast + bagels |
Living Area
Living area has two couches, of which one can be turned into a double guest bed, round coffee table and a cozy area rug. Set around the fireplace and offers a view to the main slopes.
Dining Area
Dining table seats six persons and offers a nice setting for dining as well as family board games. Extra seating available for three persons at the kitchen counter.
Special Features
Our unit has a beautiful wooden floor in living/dining area. It doesn't just look and feel nice but is also very convenient in terms of allergies or children. We've added couple of area rugs for warmer feel for those cold days.
You will also love our birch-theme, which gives this unit a very special look and feel. While decorating our condo, we wanted to create a feeling of being in a cozy and comfortable place, tucked away from the hectic life of ours- just like being in a bird's nest high up in a birch tree. Just perfect for your dream vacation retreat.
We welcome international guests. We're able to correspond in Finnish, Swedish and German. So don't hesitate to Email or call us in your native language!
| Decor | Birch is the national tree of our native Finland. It is a well known source of energy vitality, that has been used for generations. We have combined this theme with North American comfort that should offer you an environment for a perfect vacation retreat. |
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