Cathy and Michael

Stayed for a little over a week in March. Condo was great, no fancy granite counter-tops or fancy furniture, but everything was really good quality, and was clean and comfortable, which is what is important to me. Location was great, walk across the road to a short trail to the lifts, and a nice 10-15 min walk to the village (or ride the free bus, but we liked to stretch our legs). Nice and quiet at night, which was a plus as well.

The condo was conveniently located to the mountain which was right across the street and minutes from the village. Having stayed in Whistler many times, this location was super and very quiet. It was an easy walk to the upper and lower villages and if you don't feel like walking, the bus stop was right outside the door. Great place to lay your head down after a long day of skiing.

We stayed in apartment 4** at The Marquise for six nights. Prior to arrival we had all the information provided by email from the owners sent via email. This ensured a very smooth, self-check in. There were two passcodes (generated by the owner) that were forwarded to us prior to arrival. They were valid for the duration of our stay. One (a six-digit code) was for access to the apartment; the other, the same code with four preceding digits. Tickets for the underground parking are available in the lobby (floor 2). There are plenty of trolleys to transport belongings to/from the parking area.

The apartment was clean, functional and in a quiet location close to the slopes. The apartment also had a very comprehensive binder provided by the owners containing information to make our stay easier. The complex had a gym, sauna, outdoor heated swimming pool and indoor hot-tub. You have to use room towels, so I would strongly recommend bringing extra towels from home as extra towels are not available from the complex.

The complex is close to the Blackcomb slopes, but is not strictly ski-in/ski-out. There are, however, narrow access tracks nearby that allow access on skis. These are not suitable for beginners. Access to the village on foot is simple. The path from the back of the ski locker room is slippery as it was not cleared or salted while we were there. The HOA committee needs to be on the ball with this. For those not able, or wanting, to walk to the village there is a complimentary shuttle bus which runs approximately every ten minutes. The stop is just a few yards up the road (Spearhead Drive) from the front entrance of the complex.

The only real complaint I have is the garbage room. There is a recycling and general Garbage Room. Unfortunately the room is a mess. It is a self-sort facility, but it is obvious that not everyone believes in the merits of recycling. Also, the bins were overflowing. I would suggest that the owners approach the HOA committee and increase the frequency of garbage collection.

Overall, our stay was excellent. We were there to ski, not party. The location of The Marquiseâ??s was ideal. The owners were prompt to reply to emails, and they provided all the information we needed to ensure our stay was very enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again, and have no hesitation in recommending this property to others.