Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Scratching Post Chalet is one of the most sought after properties on the mountain! Its the perfect retreat for families or groups - with a first class ski in / ski out location, close proximity to both the village centre and Happy Valley and tasteful interior, guests want to return year after year.
Located in the prestigious White Forest Estates, this superb collection of single family homes has always been considered the premier address in Big White. There are no condo buildings here - just luxurious, well maintained individual homes.
The accommodation comprises 4 bedrooms (master with en-suite), a kids bedroom /den, a TV / media loft, 3 full bathrooms and open plan kitchen / diner / living room. Theres an 8 man hot tub on deck and ski access is right across the road. The chef's kitchen has a large centre island, granite countertops, butler's pantry, top of the line appliances and is ideal for entertaining. A luxurious master suites boasts its own fireplace, high ceilings, deluxe ensuite with soaker tub and steam shower with seat plus a huge walk in closet.
The chalet is beautifully presented with large wood pillars throughout and has an authentic Canadian design. The high ceilings in the main living area and floor to ceiling windows takes full advantage of the incredible views over the surrounding mountain range. The position of our home means that early birds are often rewarded with views of breathtaking sunrises over the Monashee Mountains.
Scratching Post Chalet really comes into its own for families. With the kitchen and great room on the first floor, downstairs you'll find a large den area which is really popular with kids of all ages. Here there are 2 x bunk beds (both with pull out trundles allowing up to 6 to sleep) Plasma TV, Playstation 2, CD player and books and games. Kids can just hang out and have fun in their own space while adults can enjoy some quiet, time upstairs!
There's also a loft area (overlooking the great room) which has the 52" plasma screen TV, DVD player, sofa and bean bags. So anyone wanting to chill out with a movie can do so without interfering with other guests.
These 3 separate living spaces means our home is also ideal for groups, although it should be remembered that Scratching Post Chalet is located in the beautiful White Forest Estates - a prestine area which is a quiet zone and therefore a 11:00 pm quiet time is enforced.
Theres a garage big enough for 3 cars too.
Want to know why it's called Scratching Post Chalet? Well visit and you'll find out!
External
Deck
Great Room
Great Room
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The British Columbia region
It's the Snow! It's no wonder that Big White Ski Resort is the second largest ski and snowboarding resort in British Columbia and is Canada's largest ski-in, ski-out village. Just 45 minutes from the Kelowna International airport and a short flight from Vancouver.
Big White offers the perfect skiing conditions. With an average annual snowfall of 24.5ft there's no shortage of fresh champagne powder, yet the climate is mild and dry. Check out the current snow conditions for Big White at http://www.bigwhite.com/mountain_showSnowReport
Big White Ski Resort overlooks the majestic Monashee Mountains and has over 2,565 acres of ski-able terrain covered with champagne powder snow. You can choose from 112 wide glades or tightly treed ski runs, but that's not the end of the story. There are many glades and bowls where you can pick your own way down.
If snowboarding is your style try out the new Telus Park, with its border cross course and brand new Superpipe. And don't forget the 25 km (15.5 miles) of Nordic ski track. Big White has on average 7.5 meters (24.5 feet) of snowfall per year with an average temperature of -8C (17F).
Want to take a break from skiing/snowboarding? The resort also has the Mega Snow Coaster - Canada's largest snow ride that is fun for the whole family. Or try something different such as snowmobiling, sleigh rides, skating and snowshoeing. Then you can warm up with a hot coffee or some great food in one of the 14 restaurants/coffee bars and 5 pubs that Big White has to offer.
Round off your day with a little shopping in one of our many on-mountain stores which include snow sports stores, grocery store, liquor store, and video rental outlet.
One the best features of Big White Ski Resort is that kids are welcome. In fact the resort boasts one of the best Kids Centres in North America with daycare for children as young as 18 months. Not only do the kids get to play in a centre full of wonky walls and playful colours, but they can also try out one of the many kids programs offered. And for all those teens out there Big White also has a totally cool Teen Centre. Big White Ski Resort continues to be voted North America's No1 ski resort for families.
Big White is more than just a winter destination it's a Year-Round Vacation Destination. There is hiking and biking, river rafting and sightseeing. There's its proximity to Kelowna's world class golf clubs. There are seemingly endless nearby trails and fishing spots to discover. The many vineyards and wineries of one of the world's fastest emerging wine regions are also a perennial attraction.
In ever-growing numbers, international visitors continue to marvel a the wide open spaces, fresh water and endless beauty of the Okanagan. Big White is a rare opportunity in the middle of it all.
Big White area
10 Reasons to Visit Big White
1. It's The Snow! When you visit Big White you'll find out what real snow is all about. Big White is blessed by over 24 feet of 100% natural champagne powder per year. It's the sort of snow that makes average skiers and boarders look like real heroes. The comfortable daytime temperatures average -3 C (27F), is cold enough to keep the snow light and fluffy, yet perfect for skiing, riding, and cross country skiing and winter activities.
2. Ski-To/Ski-From Big White is Canada's largest totally ski-in/ski-out resort village. Fine hotels, luxury town homes, condominium apartments, mountain chalets, log cabins, budget units and hostels make up over 15,000 on-mountain beds, all with ski-to/ski-from convenience.
3. Village On A Mountain Big White has a modern alpine village, offering the ultimate in skier convenience! Big White's Main Street is actually a ski run, where guests can ski to their doorstep or take a stroll through the village where a variety of shopping, dining, pubs and après entertainments awaits.
4. Affordability Long known as Canada's affordable choice for great ski vacations, we stack up against the best. At Big White Ski Resort you can expect simply the best for less.
5. Best Variety With 118 patrolled runs, groomed runs prepared nightly and green runs accessed from every lift, even a beginner will experience the thrill of big mountain skiing and riding at Big White. Renowned for glades, cruisers and bowl skiing, Big White has won numerous 'Best in Canada' awards including 'Best Variety of Terrain', 'Best Glade Skiing' and 'Best Grooming'.
6. Weather Big White Ski Resort has been awarded "Best Weather" by Ski Canada Magazine. The average temperature is only -6 C (21F). The mild temperatures combined with abundant snowfalls provide endless days of sunshine and fresh lines.
7. Grooming It's no wonder Big White keeps winning awards like "Best Grooming in the West" by Ski Canada Magazine; Big White Ski Resort makes it a practice to groom virtually all green and blue runs every night. The steeper runs, those tilled with a winch cat, are groomed to perfection on a regular basis and a special pipe dragon is used to cut the half pipes and the Super Pipe.
8. Lifting System At Big White Ski Resort you will find express lifts to whisk you all the way up. Big White features 16 lifts, including an 8-passenger express gondola, a 6-passenger express chair, 4 express quad chairs, a beginner quad chair, a triple chair, 3 double chairs, a children's magic carpet, a 450 ft beginner magic carpet, a t-bar and 2 tube lifts for the Mega Snow Coaster. TELUS Park at Big White is serviced by it's own an 1,800' double chair, allowing more and better training, convenience, and a great view of competitors and events. The Cliff saw construction of a double chair to allow both skiers and snowboarders better access and turn around times to our famous 'Cliff Area'.
9. Kids & Family Events and Activities When the chairlifts close, the resort comes alive with exciting activities for all ages. Join in the weekly torchlight parade, watch the fireworks spectacular, win prizes at the kids' carnival night, and meet new friends at the "Taste of Big White" or around the open air fire pits. Mom and dad can relax and enjoy one of the many restaurants or pubs while the kids have pizza and a movie or go ice skating and tubing. Indulge in a soothing massage or esthetics treatment, and find the perfect gift, logo wear or ski/board equipment in one of the many retail outlets.
10. Dual Mountain Packages Big White Ski Resort and Silver Star Mountain Resort have been under the same ownership for five seasons now. Exciting dual mountain packages are available to guests of both resorts. Imagine one lift pass accessing nearly 6,000 acres of skiing and boarding, with over 225 runs, unsurpassed terrain and variety serviced by 27 modern lifts.
How to get there
Big White Ski Resort is the second largest ski and snowboarding resort in British Columbia and is Canada's largest ski-in, ski-out village. Just 45 minutes from the Kelowna International airport and a short flight from Vancouver.
It is so easy to get to Big White that you don't have to worry about whether or not you will have a car. Big White is 56 km (35 miles) southeast of Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley, making it easily accessible. You can fly into Kelowna's International Airport and take a quick shuttle to get you to the resort or alternatively, hire a car and take a picturesque journey through the Rockies to Big White. Either way, you'll be settling into Scratching Post Chalet in less than an hour from leaving Kelowna.
Many of the major airlines have daily direct flights from many major cities so you have plenty of traveling options. From Big White you can experience Silver Star Mountain Resort for the day using the inter-mountain day trip shuttle.
Airlines
Kelowna International Airport is Canada's 10th largest and fastest growing airpoprt, and is the gateway to Big White and Silver Star. Serviced by many of the top Canadian airlines - Air Canada, Jazz, WestJet, Horizon Air (Alaska Airlines), Harmony Airways and Regional 1 Airlines. These airlines are partnered with many international carriers and fly non-stop to Kelowna daily from Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Seattle.
Guest travelling from the UK or Europe can take a short flight from Vancouver or Calgary to Kelowna and soon there will be direct flights - making Big White the easiest ski resort to reach in all of North America!
Airlines currently operating to Kelowna Airport are:
Air Canada (International) Jazz (International) Westjet (Canada/USA) Horizon Air (Alaska Airlines) Harmony Airways(Hawaii) Regional 1 Airlines (Western Canada)
Kelowna Airport/Big White Shuttle Service
Big White is only a quick shuttle away with the service taking you from Kelowna Airport to Big White Ski Resort in no time at all. If you require the shuttle service, please contact the owners who can make arrangements on your behalf. Please find below some useful links to help you plan your journey
Please see the following sites for flight information: http://www.westjet.com/ http://www.aircanada.com/ http://www.flyjazz.ca/english/index.asp http://www.flyzoom.com/ http://www.onlinetravel.com/flights/toronto-flights.htm
Please see the following sites for Airport, Shuttle, and taxi / car hire services: http://www.kelownaairport.com/ http://www.bigwhite.com/home_showSection_ID_11_subID_221.html http://kelownashuttle.com/
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Kelowna International: 56 km
Activities near Big White
Ski resort location Golf within 30 mins drive
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Games room
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (5), Double beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 14
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: GENERAL: Central heating, underfloor heating in bathrooms, solid wood floors, remote control gas log effect fire (x2), telephone (local calls), Internet access, CD and DVD player, key code entry (no keys)
STANDARD: Fully equipped kitchen with kettle, bean to cup coffee machine, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, freezer, washing machine, dryer, central vac, iron and board.
LUXURY: Secure parking for up to 3 cars, internal ski storage and boot dryer, Jacuzzi/ Hot Tub, Games console, Foosball table, Steam shower, soaker bath, chef's gourmet kitchen, upscale linen, superior beds and matresses.
FAMILY FRIENDLY: First class ski in/ski out, private residence, high chair, cot, stairgate (by arrangement), 3 separate living areas,
Scratching Post Chalet is a spacious 2600sq ft home from home. Continually requested by returning guests it has been one of the most sought after properties on the mountain over the past 2 years.
LOWER LEVEL: Is the Kids area. This has a large den / bedroom which has windows (unlike most 'Den's' on the mountain which are small rooms with no windows). There are 2 sets of bunk beds - both with pull out trundles underneath, a further sofa bed, foosball table, CD / radio, games console, plasma TV and other books and games for the kids to enjoy.
Next door to the Den is a bathroom with bath - so the kids can have their own.
Bedroom 4 is also located on this level. The smallest of the rooms it has a double bed, drawer unit and closet.
There is also an internal ski storage here which has underfloor heating so its nice and warm for drying wet ski gear. The boot room also has a boot dryer.
MAIN LEVEL: This whole living space boasts high ceilings and huge windows giving masses of light and space. The open plan design is ideal for entertaining.
There's a gourmet kitchen with granite worktop and kitted out with modern appliances - everything you're likely to have at home and more. The central island is where everyone seems to gather to talk over the day's skiing. There are bar stools here too - creating the perfect place for casual eating or sharing a drink with the chef! There is plenty of comfy sofa seating surrounding a large roaring flame fire and access to the deck.
The dining area sits comfortably between the large living space and the Kitchen. A beautiful large solid wood table with leather seating for family and friends holiday celebrations and gatherings.
Also on the main level are bedrooms 2 and 3. Bedroom 2 is a kingsize double with a huge walk in closet. Sliding doors provide direct access to the deck too. Bedroom 3 is a queensize double with one of the 'log beds' that characterise Scratching Post Chalet. There's a bathroom here too - discreetly located between the two bedrooms with vanity area doored off from bathroom.
UPPER LEVEL: Upstairs you'll find the media loft with the cinema system - 52" plasma screen TV with DVD player, sofa (which converts to a bed should anyone need the extra), large footstool and bean bags. The loft has views over the main living room.
Also upstairs is the Master Suite with a huge kingsize master bedroom and characterful log bed. The Master suite has it's own gas log fire and massive walk in closet. The master ensuite has double sink unit, WC, soaker tub and steam shower with seat.
So, a summary of Scratching Post Chalet:
» 5 star ski in / ski out access » Private Hot Tub on private Deck » Wireless Internet Access » Garage with secure parking for up to 3 cars » Internal secure boot room / Ski storage » Coded Access Easy keypad code entry (no keys!) for your security » Comprehensive Resort Information pack provided » 52" Plasma TV in the loft. Further plasma screen in kids den » DVD player & CD Player » Foosball table, PlayStation & Games » Laundry Facilities - Washer, dryer, ironing and ironing board » Upscale Linens » Bath Towels - Fluffy bath towels provided in each bathroom » Hairdryer In each bathroom » Baby Equipment - 1 Cot and high chair - extras available to hire » Telephone - For local calls
Further details outdoors: One the best features of Big White Ski Resort is that kids are welcome. In fact the resort boasts one of the best Kids Centres in North America with daycare for children as young as 18 months. Not only do the kids get to play in a centre full of wonky walls and playful colours, but they can also try out one of the many kids programs offered. And for all those teens out there Big White also has a totally cool Teen Centre.
Big White Ski Resort continues to be voted North America's No1 ski resort for families.
Further details
3 night minimum required or surcharge may apply. Prices are subject to change. Renters must be 25 or older.
Conditions
Flexible lengths of stay available (minimum 3 nights). 10% deposit at time of booking, whch is non-refundable. 40% due within 90 days of departure. Balance of 50% due within 30 days of departure.
Cancelations up to 1 month before travel, may receive a full refund provided that we can re-let the property. Any cancellations within 30 days of departure are not refunded.
Security deposit of CAN$500 / £250 is taken with final balance payment and refunded within 30 days of end of rental period provided that property is left in satisfactory condition.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Early Bird Special
27 Nov 08
21 Dec 08
2381£ 2,381
340340
340340
3 Nights
Christmas 2008
21 Dec 08
27 Dec 08
3125£ 3,125
446446
446446
5 Nights
New Year 2008/09
27 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
4466£ 4,466
638638
638638
5 Nights
2008/09 Regular Season
3 Jan 09
14 Feb 09
2975£ 2,975
425425
425425
3 Nights
Presidents Week
14 Feb 09
21 Feb 09
3906£ 3,906
558558
558558
5 Nights
2008/09 Regular Season
21 Feb 09
28 Mar 09
2975£ 2,975
425425
425425
3 Nights
Spring Special
28 Mar 09
14 Apr 09
2381£ 2,381
340340
340340
3 Nights
61
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. RATES QUOTED INCLUDE 10% DISCOUNT FROM PUBLISHED AGENT RATES FOR BOOKINGS MADE DIRECTLY TO OWNER.
FURTHER DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE - PLEASE CONTACT THE OWNER.
3 night minimum stay is required. Over Christmas and New Year periods, minimum duration of 5 nights is required. Renters must be 25 or older. GST at 5% must be added.
Guestbook
"I've been visiting the Mountain for the past 15 years, and this is the best chalet I've stayed in." "Surpassed our expectations" "LOVED the hot tub and the Plasma TV!"
Availability notes
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Advertiser joined: 5 Jan 2007 This property added: 5 Jan 2007
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