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Private Wonderland!!

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Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Vernon, BC
  • Place, Silver Star Mountain Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Queen Chair Lift
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Comet Six Pack Express
    ‪27 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double bedroom

1 Double Bed

Loft bed

1 Double Bed

Master Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Wonderland!!

The Stellar J is everything you imagine a ski holiday chalet should be... Private stand alone ski in/out cabin with 6 person hot tub, situated within 2 minutes walk of the Village center, yet set in the quiet privacy and seclusion of towering snow-laden trees. Heated secure entry for your gear and outer clothing, Gas fireplace, 2 privacy bedrooms and all the modern conveniences to make for the finest of ski vacations.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No Stags/Stagettes

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H698981057
Property # 889500vb
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Silver Star Mountain

Silver Star Mountain is home to this chalet. Silver Star Mountain Resort and Alpine Meadows Chair Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Silver Star Provincial Park and BX Creek & Falls Trail. Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre and Splashdown Vernon are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Vernon, BC

What's nearby

  • Silver Star Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Silver Queen Chair Lift - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Silver Star Provincial Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kalamalka Lake - 42 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Predator Ridge Golf Resort - 56 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Kelowna, BC (YLW-Kelowna Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Gratta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bulldog Grand Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Camp - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Den Bar & Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Red Antler - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Wonderland!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Wonderland!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Wonderland!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Wonderland!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Wonderland!! located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out chalet in Silver Star Mountain is within a 15-minute walk of Alpine Meadows Chair Lift, Summit Chair Ski Lift and Silver Queen Chair Lift. Silver Star Mountain Resort is steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis & Reanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Such a cute cozy cabin! Our family really enjoyed it. So close to the village as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful relaxing time at Stellar J. Josh was very accommodating when we had a last minute scheduling request. The cabin is very cozy and just a short walk to the village. The kitchen is well stocked (sharp knives would have been great), so if you like cooking like we do, it's perfect. Thanks Josh. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
Thanks for the kind words Rodney... It was a pleasure to have you guys stay, and so glad the Stellar j fit your needs and liking. thanks for the tip on the knives... sharpening planned for our next visit ourselves this coming week!! See you next year in February! Josh
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cabin. All you need and nothing you don't. As was acknowledged, keep in mind there is a very short snowy approach in and out of the front door, so pack accordingly! It was awesome and will look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Cozy cabin in the wood

Very comfortable cabin in wooded area close to Silver Star village. Great location, quiet and private but easy walk to village and ski trails. Highly recommend, hot tub was deluxe!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2023
Thanks For the kind words Sarah. Also for being so gracious with the power outage and very glad it could be repaired so quickly… appreciate your patience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

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

Silverstar Fun

Great spot, very close to the Village and the cutest place ever.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted G.

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

Hidden Gem

The Stellar J is the perfect ski cabin. It is full of character, good furniture, layout, and has everything that you need for a comfortable stay. Because it is away from the road it is extremely quiet and peaceful, yet very close and convenient access to Silverstar village.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks for the kind words Ted, and for staying with us again. We are so glad that The Stellar J fits your families needs, and I hope you look us up if your ski plans return you to Silver Star in future years.... we would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Perfect white Christmas

We had the most magical white Christmas at the Stellar J cabin. It was our first time at Silver Star and everything about our stay was perfect. We absolutely loved the location of the cabin tucked in amongst the trees yet only a two minute walk into the village and the slopes. The hot tub on the deck was our favourite. All in all we did not want to leave and a week was not long enough!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thanks for the kind words Natalie... Excactly what we hope for in sharing our 'private wonderland' with guests! Please come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

A true ski cabin gem!

This place will not disappoint if you are looking for a true ski cabin-- without sacrificing a thing! So comfy and cozy with all the comforts one needs to relax and enjoy being on the mountain. Loved the furniture and furnishings --truly fit in to the whole mountain cabin scene. It felt like a home away from home. Skiing, hottub and snowplay for kids and adults alike --right out the door! Loved the heated boot room--a definite plus for all the snowy gear coming in. Nothing was overlooked--they have it all here--toboggans, shovels, bbq, extra blankets/pillows, lots of hooks for towels, bathing suits and ski gear, well stocked with towels, toilet paper, basic kitchen supplies like tinfoil, ziplock bags, paper towels, all the cooking appliances, pots, pans, dishes you need (yes, a crock pot too!). Not many places have such a well versed kitchen with all this stuff. Living space was laid out really nice-- cozy but very spacious. Soooo super easy to get to village, tube town and skiing even though you were tucked away in the trees and snow 'away from it all'. We had tons of snow dump and it was still really easy to get our luggage un/loaded via the small jaunt to/from the cabin via the snow path. Super pleasant /easy/prompt/friendly communication with owner, Josh --we even saw him on the mountain skiing and they came by to say hi--super nice! Our family of four (2 adults and 2 younger kids) didn't want to leave! We will be back to stay at this place again! ..and again...and again :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Ahh Sara, thank you so much for the kind, kind words.. I am so glad that The Stellar J fit with your expectations, and your lovely family. If we had an ultimate wish, it is for families such as yours to create lifetime memories, with the J as a part of that. Please come back... I promise to order up the same snowfall for you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Great Stay at Silverstar Ski Reseort

Lovely property exactly as advertised right in the main village area. Hope to be back next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Thanks Michele! A bit of an abrupt end to the season, and would welcome you guys back at any time..... just let me know. I am so glad that the Stellar J suited your families expectations, and needs.... All the best, Josh
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jan c.

Rare Gem

Nothing generic about this place! it just oozes character and coziness..it is also very well equipped for those who enjoy cooking..fantastic location but requires a little effort to ski in and ski out..Overall the Stellar J was a wonderful experience for our entire family.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks for the kind words Coady Family! We are so glad that your holiday to SilverStar, and our place, The Stellar J was a good fit, and a great time.... Come back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather L.

Great place

Great little place, with everything I needed. It was wonderful. I had one small problem and the owner Josh was more than accommodating. It is nice and close to the village, but tucked in the woods for privacy and quiet. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Beautiful quaint cottage

What a wonderful cottage and you will feel like your in the wilderness instead of a short walk to the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

André F.

Awesome cabibn in the woods

Very comfortable cabin with plenty of details thought by the owners making your stay very enjoyable. The cabin is lost in the woods but very close to village creating a very special moment. Our family of 5 spent a wonderful time in the cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa s.

beautiful mountian get away

This property was such a dream to stay at. Clean, cosy and private. We are a family of 4 and we had lots of space. Well equiped kitchen and nice hot tub. Short walk to village and activity centre. This property is actually tucked away in the trees so you walk a short distance along a path to get to it. It was a little tricky bringing all of our belongings in upon arrival but totally worth it to stay in this secluded little retreat. We look forward to staying here again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Spectacular Guests!! Just wanted to say a big thank you Melissa for leaving the cabin in such great shape! It hardly looked like you had been there for 4 minutes, let alone 4 nights. Please come baack and stay with us at any time.... we would love to host you again. Best of regards, Josh
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

Very nice so much fun

We loved the cabin,everything was very comfortable,would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Convenient, clean, and cozy!

We like to cook so it was nice to have a well equipped kitchen! Hot tub was the kids favourite! Nicely located to the village and Nordic skiing for us! Snow each night made for beautiful morning ski. We loved our silver star vacation and lots of kid friendly activities.
Archival

8/10 Good

KARI K.

Cozy cabin & intentional accomidation

the mud room is a superb to keeping the house warm and clean. space is very easy to use. well stocked kitchen. would recommend shoes with good traction or traction spikes for your shoes to get to/from the cabin on the trail, it can get quite slick.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hi Kari and Group; Thanks for the kind review. Due to recent changes in the path up to our cabin, we are trying to adjust the entry point off of the parking lot and include a set of snow stairs. The constructive comments are very much appreciated. Very glad that you enjoyed your stay! Josh
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alister W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Josh Waddington

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The Waddington Family is an ever-expanding entity, currently at 7+, which has grown up and enjoyed the variety that SilverStar mountain has had to offer. From beginners to expert, skiers, boarders, X-country and backcountry, Silver Star has been our 'home away from home'. We hope you enjoy your time spent at The Stellar J, and Silver Star, as much as we have over the years, and that you and your family create those lasting memories of the best of times spent together!

Warmest regards,

The Waddington Family (Leslie, Josh, Zac, Leah, Dan, Kait, Sam...)

Why they chose this property

The Stellar J is the culmination of many years of enjoyment of Silver Star Mountain Resort by our family. Home for us is in the Fraser Valley of BC, and as such we have been fortunate to ski and ride most of the mountains of BC and the Alberta Rockies, as well as many hills in the US Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains. Without a doubt, Silver Star is our favorite! With 3 skiers, and 4 boarders, Silver Star has terrain and difficulty that has suited us throughout our development as a ski/boarding family. For most of the last 20 years we have taken our winter vacation here, and as such we have stayed in many different locations. In 2010 we were fortunate enough to be able to purchase the Stellar J from the original owners... almost 50 years in the same family! The last 6 months of 2010 were spent renovating this timeless wonder to what we think is one of the true gems of Silver Star. Hopefully you will agree with us that the Stellar J is a compilation of all of the finest of what we have enjoyed in on-mountain lodging.

What makes this property unique

Where else can you find privacy, seclusion, yet be steps away from all the amenities and benefits of village life. Oh, and ski in/ski out means your car can stay parked in the lot below collecting snow for the duration of your holiday. Kids can play outside the front door on our huge lot, while you sit in the hot tub with your favorite beverage in hand.... Does it get better?

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