Lakefront Log Home with Private Hot Tub in the Forest

• Serene setting, spacious and well equipped

  Serene setting, spacious and well equipped

  • Guest VRBO_User
  • Date of stay 05/05/13
  • Review Submitted 05/17/13
  Stayed here for 4 days, with 4 adults. The place was well prepared and had nice amenities for guest use. Pinecrest is about 15 minute drive to Creekside and another 10 minutes into the main Whistler Village so it's near the local action (provided you have a car) but in a quiet cabin setting on the water. Richard was helpful in settling all the details ahead of time.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great place, great location

  Great place, great location

  • Guest Michael
  • Date of stay 02/15/13
  • Review Submitted 03/17/13
  Clean, comfortable, and great location to Whistler. Would definitely come here again! Hot tub makes all the difference :)

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• The whole gang

  The whole gang

  • Guest Fun for the whole Family
  • Date of stay 02/11/13
  • Review Submitted 02/18/13
  We had a nice time. We brought our kids and their grandparents and the whole family had a great time. The cabin is nicely situated with trees around. The living area has great views of the lake. The hottub and wood burning stove was all used and part of the charm of the place. The rooms were a nice size and the beds were comfortable.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children.

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• Exceptional Home at an Exceptional Location

  Exceptional Home at an Exceptional Location

  • Guest Sina
  • Date of stay 12/14/12
  • Review Submitted 01/08/13
  We very much enjoyed our stay at this home. It is very cosy, comfortable, and spacious to fit 6 adults. The location at which the house is located is absolutely unique. It is quiet and serene with the forest as the backdrop. The view of the lake from the deck adds to the amazing experience. The house is well maintained as is equipped with all the necessities. You can hang out on the deck and relax in the hot tub, which overlooks the forest and the lake. I highly recommend this home for a whistler getaway, since it's also a short drive to the village for those who like to hit the slopes.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Relaxing family holiday

  Relaxing family holiday

  • Guest aimee
  • Date of stay 01/02/13
  • Review Submitted 01/08/13
  This was the perfect space for my young family and in laws visiting from Australia (2 children, 4 adults), very comfortable, clean and cozy. The in laws were blown away by the winter wonderland around them, and my children loved the skating rink on the lake, tobagganing and the playground. The kitchen was great, had everything we needed to cook up some fantastic meals, and the entertainment features were flawless, hot tub, wi fi, dvd etc... The owner was very helpful and stopped by to ensure the hot tub was in order. The other nice thing was that our dog was very happy! We were close enough to everything to spend each day either snowshoeing (Brandywine), downhill skiiing (Whistler) or cross country skiing (Callaghan and Lost Lake) and then zip home for relaxing evenings. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone, as long as they understand the nature of the location, it is a bit remote from Whistler and is a quiet, respectful community (partiers wouldn't go over well).

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Authentic and well-kept 'gem'

  Authentic and well-kept 'gem'

  • Guest Jill S.
  • Date of stay 10/20/12
  • Review Submitted 12/02/12
  We had an unforgettable stay at the cabin during the late fall. Cold temperatures had already hit, but we were delighted to find a wood-burning stove and a well responsive heating system so the inside temperature could be maintained perfectly. The interior of the well-crafted wooden cabin has a classic layout and includes a 'mud-room' by the entrance. This proved to be most practical, as the beautiful surroundings call for outdoor adventures (lake garibaldi/black tusk etc.) and therefore outdoor gear /shoes could easily be stored there (same goes for any snow-related sport). As for the setting: it could not have been better. Located just a short drive from Whistler, it was great to be able to return back to the peacefulness of the cabin after being out all day and to start up a warming fire. The kitchen was well equipped and in perfect condition, this applies to the cabin in general. Although there were only two of us staying at the cabin, i can imagine it would make for the perfect setting for family reunions, group getaways etc. with a 2 floor layout (most bedrooms upstairs, living room and kitchen downstairs) that allows for pleasant gatherings around the fire, or sitting out on the deck during warmer weather. It stretches around three sides of the house, facing pine trees and the lake and includes a nice hot tub. The many windows provide wonderful views and visually connect the inside space with the outdoors. The owner was very helpful and provided us with valuable information, like where to buy the best groceries. Coming from Switzerland, we were surprised to find an authentic cabin experience in such a special and well-kept home-away-from-home - and warmly recommend it. Thanks so much!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great Lakeside Experience

  Great Lakeside Experience

  • Guest Spencer
  • Date of stay 08/12/12
  • Review Submitted 11/18/12
  We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the experience so much that we are now home owners in the Pinecrest community.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• OK log cabin in a peaceful setting

  OK log cabin in a peaceful setting

  • Guest Kate L.
  • Date of stay 08/05/12
  • Review Submitted 11/18/12
  The lake setting is very peaceful, especially in the early morning when the reflections on the water are quite beautiful. The lake is further away from the house than we expected from the website photo; it’s about 40 meters from the house deck to the dock at the lake’s edge and therefore looks smaller from the house than it looks in the web photo. The hot tub is a real plus; it has unusually strong jets for a rental and is privately located. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is reasonably well equipped. We were surprised not to have any frig dishes with lids but otherwise the kitchen was well enough equipped for preparing meals. The bathtubs are standard size but deeper than average, which makes for a nice soak while reading a book. Unfortunately, the plug in the upstairs tub tends to slip out due to the way the water hits it and requires a bit of attention to get the tub filled before the hot water runs out. The one thing that would make the house significantly more comfortable are fans in the bedrooms. The living area is pleasant in the evenings, even after hot days, due to all the cross ventilation from the many windows, but the bedrooms are stuffy at night and don’t cool down until 1 to 2 am on warm summer evenings. We ended up purchasing a large fan on a pedestal for $56 to make it possible for us to sleep well on warm August nights. The house is further from Whistler than we realized; the website mentions that it’s 15 minutes from the Creekside gondola and we didn’t realize how much further away Whistler is. It consistently took 25 minutes, driving right at the speed limit, to get to the all day parking lot in Whistler. However, this worked out well for us as my husband brought his road bike and enjoyed biking home from the village in the early evening, while I drove our car back. We found many stunning, truly memorable hikes. Girabaldi leads to a brilliant turquoise lake and the trailhead is very near the cabin. Our other favorite hikes were on top of Whistler (Local’s Favorite called High Note) and Blackcomb (Local’s Favorite called Overload and Alpine).

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: The week the guests arrived was a particularly hot week with 31 degrees at 5 pm. We have never previously had comments with the bedrooms, and it has not been my experience, because each one has a 4 foot square roof window and a 2ft by 5ft wall window, so air movement is generally good so long as the they are opened in the early evening. However, to ensure the hottest of days do not cause discomfort, we will be installing ceiling fans in each bedroom for next summer. The bath plug has been replaced but I do not know what a "frig dish" is so I am unable to acquire one. I could not find it on Google. For my sins, I rarely go at the speed limit, particularly on the highway, and Creekside has all that is required, especially the best access to the skiing with free underground parking 50 yards from the gondola. I can imagine that Creekside to day parking lots in the village is another 5 to 10 minutes if there is traffic.

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• Very pleasant holiday location

  Very pleasant holiday location

  • Guest Bob L.
  • Date of stay 06/24/12
  • Review Submitted 10/25/12
  The description is accurate, the house was clean and everything worked. The hot tub was turned on and ready to use. The owner provided directions and offered help if we needed help with anything, which we didn't. The view from the house is amazing, trees, lake, snow covered mountains. The house is part of a small development, I suspect many of the houses are holiday or weekend houses but some look like permanent homes. It was very quiet and the other houses are well spaced out and largely hidden by the trees. A nearby beauty spot is Brandywine falls, where there is also a walk to a bridge where you can bungee jump (we didn't dare), there is a small playground across the lake from the log house. I tried to post a link to some photos from our visit, but this isn't allowed, apparently. There are lots of places to eat in Whistler, which seems to exist mainly for the tourists. In the summer there is still plenty to do, canoeing, zipwires, going up the mountains (you can use the gondolas), riding down on mountain bikes, etc. There are also lots of shops in Whistler, although many of them seem identical selling trendy sports gear. Recommended.

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• Great winter vacation spot

  Great winter vacation spot

  • Guest David W.
  • Date of stay 11/19/11
  • Review Submitted 08/13/12
  We rented this cabin for Thanksgiving 2011, and thoroughly enjoyed the week there. Our group was a mix of skiers and non-skiers, and this location was the perfect compromise - close enough to Whistler for easy acces to the slopes but far enough away for the non-skiers to feel that the vacation was for them as well. Our reservation was fairly last-minute, and Richard's prompt and effective communication was a great help in making that a success. The cabin itself has plenty of space for 8 (though we were only 5), and is the right mix of cosy, comfortable but spacious enough never to feel crowded. Groceries in Whistler are expensive and somewhat limited, but there is a Wal-Mart in Squamish which is only half an hour away - and if you plan in advance you can get what you need on your drive up from Vancouver. Overall, very happy; much better value than rentals in Whistler itself.

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Jan 01, 2013 - Mar 30, 2013 .. $395/night (min 3 nights)
Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 27,2013 .. $285/night (min 3 nights)
Apr 28, 2013 - Jun 05, 2013 .. $230/night (min 3 nights)
Jun 06, 2013 - Sep 28, 2013 .. $290/night (min 3 nights)
Sep 29, 2013 - Nov 13, 2013 .. $230/night (min 3 nights)
Nov 14, 2013 - Dec 19, 2013 .. $290/night (min 3 nights)
Dec 20, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013 .. $595/night (min 4 nights)
Rates are for up to six people, fees for additional guests may be added.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.