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In the summer you can enjoy dining al fresco with constantly stunning views.

Main sitting area that leads to front deck and oversees Strathcona Park.

Time to unwind in front of the fire.... ( electric fireplace).
Christmas view

What the room looks like without the Christmas tree!

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Mount Washington Resort, BC, BC

Mount Washington Alpine Resort3 min walk
Hawk 6ix Pack Chairlift Ski Lift5 min walk
Whiskey Jack Chair Ski Lift16 min walk
Campbell River, BC (YBL)41 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The chalet worked out great, comfortable beds and living space, clean and well equipped. Samantha even offered to bring ...

Stephen S.

Dec 31, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids or loft room

1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

A Bit of Whistler up at Mt Washington

Last minute specials for summer! Longer you stay - better the rate.
Inquire through the portal.....

Shhh! Mt Washington is one of Vancouver Island's best kept secrets. This family oriented ski hill boasted the 2nd largest snow pack during the 2010 Olympics. Mt Washington is easily accessible driving directly from Victoria, BC , or it is a quick trip over on the ferry from the mainland. During the summer it is a destination for hikers and mountain bikers as they explore the slopes of the mountain or the world renowned Strathcona Park. During the winter it is a magical snowy wonderland.

This beautiful new and modern townhouse offers families a wonderful place to relax. Located perfectly between the cross country lodge and the alpine resort, this drive-in, ski-out townhouse is a treat. Views of Strathcona Park dazzle non skiers and skiers alike. In the winter the home is perfectly set up for families who can quickly escort their children right across the street to the nearest chair lift, and quickly back again for apres ski when the day is done.

In the summer you can dine 'al fresco' on the patio after a day of hiking, fishing or biking and revel in the peace and serenity offered. Ample storage is available in the garage to store all the toys you like to travel with.

This unit is one of two available ( side by side) for rent. Perfect for summer weddings and Christmas celebrations.
Well equipped, comfortable beds and 12 foot ceilings, this spacious townhouse will provide one of the most wonderful bases for your family vacation. Enjoy!!

*** As of October 1st, 2018 - our cash hungry government is requiring more taxes to be paid on all short term rentals. This property is in compliance with BC laws and taxes are charged. Please note the 11% tax rate that is not included in your rate assessment. It will be added to your quote as an admin fee and will reflect the 8% PST and the 3% MDRT tax.

Keywords: Flat, Casita, Chalet, Condo, House

Property manager

Samantha Stone

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Perfect for babies and children.

Events

No events allowed

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Pets

No pets allowed

Alas... we have been this route....

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Refers to all inhalable substances and site.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: NO EXCEPTIONS!

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Courtenay

Located in Courtenay, this holiday home is in a rural area. Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre and Comox Air Force Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Seal Bay Nature Park and Maritime Heritage Centre. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

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Mount Washington Resort, BC, BC

What's nearby

Mount Washington Alpine Resort - 3 min walk
Hawk 6ix Pack Chairlift Ski Lift - 5 min walk
Whiskey Jack Chair Ski Lift - 16 min walk
Eagle Express - 17 min walk
Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community - 35 min drive

Getting around

Campbell River, BC (YBL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fat Teddy's Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Bit of Whistler up at Mt Washington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Bit of Whistler up at Mt Washington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Bit of Whistler up at Mt Washington?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Bit of Whistler up at Mt Washington located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Courtenay is within a 15-minute walk of Mount Washington Alpine Resort and Strathcona Provincial Park, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Green Chair Ski Lift and Hawk 6ix Pack Chairlift Ski Lift are also within 5 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

31 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Post Xmas Break

The chalet worked out great, comfortable beds and living space, clean and well equipped. Samantha even offered to bring something we left back to Victoria for us!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W., Victoria

31 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Awesome place, super accessible. We had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

30 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Happy Christmas

We enjoyed staying at this property a lot - a fun way to get everybody together for Christmas. The weather on Mount Washington was terrible, but that wasn’t our host’s fault. Fortunately, there was lots to do in and around the house, games, movies and fun things to take our minds off the fact that snow sports were out of the question.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B., Victoria

28 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We would love to book again

Great location. Lots of room. Very well supplied. Comfortable beds and new linens. Lovely

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

27 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal get-away!

The property was exactly what we were looking for - lots of space, great for kids (lots of books, games, places to hide from parents) and everything we needed was there. Ideal location close to the Hawk chairlift; it was easy to use the magic carpets to get our kids to the ski lessons and easy for us to get on the mountain for our own skiing. Place was clean, well organized and had comfy beds. Fully recommend it!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic accommodation with wonderful host!

We were pleasantly surprised to find the already attractive pictures did not actually give the full scale of the accommodation. We found it much larger than the pictures portrayed it. There was so much space to have our family gather and not feel like we were in each others space the whole time. The house was brilliantly equipt with anything you might need from a games room in the garage to plenty of toys and play spaces for young kids. The kitchen was well stocked with what we needed to prepare a christmas dinner and the bedrooms were cozy and comfortable. The host was very quick to communicate and accommodate us when our plans had small changes beyond our control. I would happily stay here again. Thanks very much!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William D.

29 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay on Mount Washington

Very nice accommodations a short walk from the Hawk chair lift. Very good for children and families. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable living area, the lego collection was nice for my son. Could comfortably fit 2 couples and 4 children.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

10 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, convenient, well equipped

We spent 4 nights with our son, his wife and a grandchild. Perfect setup. Layout is great for socializing but also offers privacy. Casual, not fancy, but laid back and comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen, including spices! Tons of books, toys. And generally cool stuff for kids. Close to lifts and Nordic center. Easy parking for us (though might be a bit trickier with lots of snow.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

27 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great snow

Great place

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Eric G.

2 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Ski Accommodations

Large multi level townhouse that was very well equipped. Location within a short walking distance from main lift. Feels like a ski chalet on the mountain !

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie C.

15 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Time with Family

We absolutely loved staying in the beautiful town home on Mt Washington that Samantha and her family offered to us! There was ample of great space for the five of us! Everything was so lovely upon arrival! Bedrooms for everyone, including the loft. Everything was so clean. The kitchen was so well stocked for cooking etc. Much appreciated.! Beautiful decor that made you feel good! Great dining room space with pretty winter outlook! Wonderful times were had in the dining room, playing games, listening to music and eating meals etc. The town home is in a perfect location between both between both chalets. Easy walk over to the Nordic chalet! Samantha was great to work with. I can see she really cares about her guests. We loved it so much! So grateful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika D.

30 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a place!

This was such a pleasant trip to make with our 1.5 year old. There is so much for a kid to do here- both inside and outside. As a travelling parent, I brought a lot of things that were able to stay in the car as it’s already available at the rental. It’s super duper spacious. The location is lovely and very convenient. All parts of this getaway home are well equipped- kitchen, play room, bedrooms. I think they’re working out the cleaning company as we did have a few close calls with running low on toilet paper and dish soap. The owner was able to coordinate getting us supplies very quickly though!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leana T.

24 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Experience

We enjoyed our time very much , overall our experience was exactly what we were looking for , Infact the unit is what saved the day, we weren't able to ski , snow shoe or even sleigh ride ,so we hunkered down played games , shared meals and spent some well needed family time. We would go again , thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

15 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location & Wonderful Place

We were two families renting this property and loved it for its location and its layout which allowed all of us to have privacy. It is nice and close to the hill which made coming back for lunch a breeze. This is the second time my family has stayed here and it was just as wonderful the second time.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

2 Mar 2019

Can't get more practical than this!

Ski right up to the back door! We had a lovely time. Mount Washington was little known to us but what a gem. Beautiful ski hills, terrific views and great amenities. The house has everything we needed and helped make our holiday amazing.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Lorraine W.

29 Dec 2018

Winter Wonderland

The accommodations were what we expected. Beautifully decorated and had a very good stocked kitchen. Easy access to the ski hills and snowshoeing was just down the road from the unit. Unfortunately, when we arrived the unit was extremely cold as the thermostats were all turned off and it took overnight to get the chill out. In the late evening, we went to have showers and discovered there was no hot water so we had to turn on the hot water tank. It took a long time to heat so only 2 out of 6 of us got a shower. The snow had not been removed from balconies (it was the only unit not shoveled) so we could not see out of the windows nor could we open the doors. We shoveled the back door ourselves so we could use it to go to the ski hill. We contacted the owner and was assured it was going to be done but it was not done for the duration of our stay. Needless to say, we felt boxed in and we could not enjoy the view which in part is what we were paying for.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Colleen H., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

10 Aug 2018

Great family accommodation.

Worked well for 4 adults and 4 teens. Arrived after dark which made finding the property very difficult. The owner was very gracious and helped us over the phone even though it was late. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed. A beautiful location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janelle D.

22 Mar 2018

Absolutely wonderful. Condo was clean and warm and welcoming. Everything was great.

We had a wonderful time. Very convenient to the lift going up and snowshoe trails right across the street. The bedrooms are beautiful and comfortable. Enough room to spread out and enjoy. It was a wonderful trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Anne M.

3 Feb 2018

Great family accommodation

We had a wonderful time in this place. We were three generations spanning ages from 2 to 65, and it worked for all of us. It's nice and close to the ski hill. There is a great table for family dining and a counter with stools for feeding smaller contingents. There is good separation between the bedrooms and living area, which meant some people could be sleeping while others are up. The owner was easy to reach and helpful when we had questions or needed something. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

5 Mar 2017

Great place

We stayed here for 3 nights in February, and loved it. There's lots of room for everyone, and we were able to (almost) ski right back to the house. We'll definitely be back to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carole V.

11 Aug 2016

Great views and lots of room

Stayed in the summer and it was very serene and quiet! Loved that there was a floor for everyone in our family and the balcony was great to sit out on in the morning and at night to enjoy the views. Enjoyed the sauna after being out in rainy days and the kids enjoyed all the toys and the 4 bed bunk room. Beautiful drive to and from the surrounding towns which most are only 45 min away and lots of deer and elk to see. Will definitely look at coming back again with the family during the summer months!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debby B.

27 Aug 2014

Mt. Washington Alpine Resort, on Vancouver Island

We like to hike, so stayed here in the non winter time. It was perfect! We hiked and explored all day and came home to everything we needed. The townhome was roomy, clean, well maintained. The owner very responsive to any questions.We hiked up Mt Washington and got to ride down on the chair lift! The views from the top are gorgeous. Forbidden Plateau was a lovely hike, a 5 minute walk away from the townhome. We loved the Black in Pub in Comax. We took day trips to Campbell River, Gold River, Parksville, each having charm of their own. Miracle Beach is a must see too. We stayed a week, cannot beat that weekly rate either! Highly recommend!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

26 Dec 2012

Perfect winter wonderland!

We could not have asked for a better location! This town home has everything a family could need and the location is beautiful! We were lucky to have lots of snow and could even go sledding right next to the condo:) Plus, the skiers in our family were able to make short pit stops for lunch and then just walk back up the hill to the chair lift to ski. The snow was cleared off the roads a few times a day which made it easy to drive. We would highly recommend this town home and hope to stay in it again. The owner was also extremely helpful and answered my emails in a prompt manner. We really could not have asked for a better place and have wonderful memories to last us a lifetime!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 Sept 2012

Perfect for families !

We have just nothing but great things to say ! We used this lovely condo for our daughters wedding, at Raven Lodge we had everything we needed for all ages. We had the gift opening here and it was perfect. Everything was there that we needed. We look forward to a return visit in the winter. Thanks Samantha for always being available for my questions ! I think the pictures can't really describe how fantastic this place is.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nina N.

26 Jan 2012

Love it so much, we want to buy it!

Our group loved our stay here! We frequently rent vacation properties and this was one of the better ones. It had probably the best equipped kitchen we have encountered with decent knives, crockpot, large wok, quality cookware and an espresso machine! The beds were comfortable though we did have to dig out of the snow in order to open the window in the master bedroom. The layout was great such that everyone had adequate privacy and there was plenty of space for dining comfortably and relaxing. This is one of the best locations on Mt. Washington as you can drive right in, there's only a short walk out the back door to the lifts, and all the great snowshoeing in the park is just across the road. Highly recommend, we will be back!

About the host

Hosted by Samantha Stone

We are a fun loving couple who enjoys our time with our children. We love to travel and our vacations are active.

Why they chose this property

We were excited to learn that there was a ski hill on Vancouver Island that was affordable to access and to teach our children how to ski. We have since learned that it is one of the nicest family oriented ski hills with a range of skiing from beginner to technical. It also has boasted some of the best snow in the province.

What makes this property unique

We couldn't believe how beautiful it was in the summer.
Instant access to trails and boardwalk area around Strathcona park in the summer. A beautiful place to be too to access day to Qualicum Beach, Courteney, Comox, Parksville and Campbell River by day but peace by night.