My son is trying to arrange a ski trip to this resort in BC. No timeshares there through RCI. Has anyone had any experience renting a privately owned condo and, if so, where would I search for this type of accommodation?
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Big White Ski Resort
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VRBO, Owner Direct , and http://www.skihills.com/r2/p1_big_white_accommodation.html all offer rental accommodations.
Although we have never stayed at Big White, we have rented homes at Silver Star (their sister resort) for many years and been very pleased.
Although we have never stayed at Big White, we have rented homes at Silver Star (their sister resort) for many years and been very pleased.
I have also rented at Silver Star. Accomodations were great and the skiing was awesome. The best part is a pass is now accepted at either resort I believe so try and go to Silver Star. I did not make BIg White but some locals call it Big WHite Out and we have clear skies at Silver Star.
Joan
Joan
We love skiing the Okanagan Valley ski areas and Big White is one of the best.
Besides the rental sites listed in previous posts, a common Canadian rental site is AlluraDirect.com.
The Okanagan Valley is Canada's equivalent to Napa Valley. Make sure you visit some local wineries!
Besides the rental sites listed in previous posts, a common Canadian rental site is AlluraDirect.com.
The Okanagan Valley is Canada's equivalent to Napa Valley. Make sure you visit some local wineries!
Your son should consider checking out the "new" ski hill in Revelstoke. They are expanding it and when it is done I believe it will have the most vertical. I know my husband can't wait to go. The biggest problem with Revelstoke is it is 5 hours from Calgary and likely 2-3 from Kelowna. So many ski hills, so little time.
Joan
Joan
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There is a timeshare resort, Aviawest at the Pinnacle, Sun Peaks, about an hour out of Kamloops - hotel rooms only, breakfast, afternoon snack $16 per day. No cleaning fee with RCI Points. Great skiing when we were there!
northpole
newbie
Big White is a great resort with great skiing/snowboarding.
However, if he would be willing to stay in Fairmont Hot Springs, or Radium Hot Springs - then he would be within a short drive of Panorama Resort (run by intrawest, the same people that run Whistler), Kicking Horse Resort in Golden, and Kimberly Resort. And just a bit farther is Lake Louise and Ferni. I booked a place for a friend of mine last year in Radium, and he loved being able to go to a different world-class resort each day!
There's also a hostel at Big White. I've stayed there before - it's nothing special but they do have private rooms with kitchenettes and small TVs (or you can rent a dorm bed for CHEAP and use the shared kitchen). The rooms are very basic, but quite cheap compared to a condo rental. They also have a hot tub.
If you book a place through the central reservation desk, they often have specials in January and late March. Often free lift tickets with condo rental - considering how expensive the lift tickets are, this is a very good deal. A private rental would never be able to offer free lift tickets.
However, if he would be willing to stay in Fairmont Hot Springs, or Radium Hot Springs - then he would be within a short drive of Panorama Resort (run by intrawest, the same people that run Whistler), Kicking Horse Resort in Golden, and Kimberly Resort. And just a bit farther is Lake Louise and Ferni. I booked a place for a friend of mine last year in Radium, and he loved being able to go to a different world-class resort each day!
There's also a hostel at Big White. I've stayed there before - it's nothing special but they do have private rooms with kitchenettes and small TVs (or you can rent a dorm bed for CHEAP and use the shared kitchen). The rooms are very basic, but quite cheap compared to a condo rental. They also have a hot tub.
If you book a place through the central reservation desk, they often have specials in January and late March. Often free lift tickets with condo rental - considering how expensive the lift tickets are, this is a very good deal. A private rental would never be able to offer free lift tickets.
Big White Discount Tickets
If you son ends up there, Costco is offering discounted lift tickets. Found this on-line at Costco.
Big White/Silver Star
Ski Resort Pre Loaded Card
With 2 Adult Lift Tickets
$125 Value
2009-2010 Season
Kelowna, British Columbia
Item # 340174
$99.99
Shipping & Handling included
If you son ends up there, Costco is offering discounted lift tickets. Found this on-line at Costco.
Big White/Silver Star
Ski Resort Pre Loaded Card
With 2 Adult Lift Tickets
$125 Value
2009-2010 Season
Kelowna, British Columbia
Item # 340174
$99.99
Shipping & Handling included