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Holy Smoke Ski-in /out 5 Bed Rm 9 Beds w HOT TUB Cabin at Apex

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Exterior
Exterior
Dining
looking from boot room through kitchen towards breakfast nook
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hedley, BC
  • Apex Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Apex Mountain
  • Skaha Beach
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Double sofa bed (downstairs sitting room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

downstairs closet

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom #3 (downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

queen room #1 (upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

queen room #4 (downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Queen room #2 (upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holy Smoke Ski-in /out 5 Bed Rm 9 Beds w HOT TUB Cabin at Apex

fresh reno '24 /Holy Smoke is @ Apex Mtn roughly 30 mins from Penticton on paved road. Cabin is 2500 sqft on .5 acre flat treed lot, 30m flat from Stray Horse ski trail and a 5 min walk to village. 5 bedrooms (1 king 4 queens) +3 double pull outs and 1 cot 3 full bathrooms and hot tub. Nickel Plate Lake, Nordic Centre & Provincial Park 4.5 km away. Apex skating rink and skate loop in the trees and miles of hiking (snow shoe trail along the back of property) Base Price is based upon 2 guests. Pets upon approval fees apply
There is a 10 guest, and minimum night bookings in high season/ long weekends :)
Holy smoke was built in 1957. Holy smoke has a long history for being a local booze can/ party scene w large Igloo parties in the backyard and the main cabin converted into a bar w dance floor. For a long time Holy Smoke was considered the largest cabin on the hill. Come enjoy a piece of Apex heritage :)

Property manager

John Redenbach
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
4 night minimum over long weekends, 5 night minimum during Christmas Break
Base Price is based off of two person occupancy. Minimum night stay/ minimum number of guests may apply during high season

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H429894332

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penticton

Penticton is home to this cabin. Peach and Trout Creek Canyon Trestle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apex Mountain Resort and Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Linden Gardens and LocoLanding Adventure Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hedley, BC

What's nearby

  • Apex Mountain Resort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Okanagan Events Centre - 46 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Skaha Beach - 48 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Okanagan Beach - 49 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Skaha Lake - 50 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gunbarrel Saloon & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holy Smoke Ski-in /out 5 Bed Rm 9 Beds w HOT TUB Cabin at Apex pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Holy Smoke Ski-in /out 5 Bed Rm 9 Beds w HOT TUB Cabin at Apex ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holy Smoke Ski-in /out 5 Bed Rm 9 Beds w HOT TUB Cabin at Apex ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holy Smoke Ski-in /out 5 Bed Rm 9 Beds w HOT TUB Cabin at Apex located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Penticton is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Apex Mountain Resort and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Area is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J E.

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

Holy smokes! Great place!

Spent a weekend here during the ‘25 ski season. Great house, great location! We had a blast here and would recommend this place to anyone wanting to visit Apex. Host was great and quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garin P.

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

Wonderful and relaxing

Day hike on the slopes and several days exploring wineries, this was a quiet, lovely place to stay. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

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

Clean and comfy cabin close to the village

Our group had a great stay here. The wood fireplace was a nice feature; when the power went out in the village and surrounding area we were still warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Christine L.

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

Nice cabin

Great snow. Good space for family and kids
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlo C.

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

Cabin Life

Super fun! Had everything we could have needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Honore P.

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

Catch up

Beautiful nature, great location and atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JAMES K.

Very very happy

Everything was as good as I hoped for. Will definitely going to book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016

8/10 Good

Michael D.

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

Ski cabin

Nice, very funky in a good way. Very convenient to slopes. You may need to tighten bolts to water closet on toilet in upstairs bath. 2 flourescent lights missing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caren D., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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

Expectations well met

Cabin was across the street from the Strayhorse Trail making ski-in/ski-out really easy. We arrived during an extreme cold spell (-25 deg C). It took a couple of hours for the wood stove and baseboards to warm up but the cabin was cozy and warm even with the frigid temperatures for the rest of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Patrizio

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

False description and cleanliness issues

We have faced many issues during our stay.- It is not a ski-in/ski-out cabin as you need to cross the road in front of the cabin and drive to the ski station and there is no other choice to cross it. Same when coming from Grandfather trail, there is no way to come back to the cabin. - No pool table as per description and pictures when booked. Owners should have informed us and not have the disappointment at arrival. It was indeed the only reason that we have finally decided to book for this cabin.- Hot tub not working properly, no bubble despite activating them. it needs to be repaired.- Cleanliness of the cabin and the exterior was a big issue: dirty kitchen stove, dishes, pans, glasses with some glasses broken as well as many spider nets that we have found at check in. - There were even 2 dog droppings in front of the wood storage and the hot tub. When we have informed the owners about it, they replied with sarcasm that they could come to remove them if we pay 30?!- Few cans and some waste were also found all around the property. - We have tried to book previously for a stay in mid February, but the owners declined despite being available and decided to increase the price per night.What a disappointment for our family. Don't recommend at all. Too expensive for the current status of the cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lebis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda J.

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

fun place

property was great. the only problem I had was communicating with the host through the vrbo site. As it will not let me message him through the thread.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Buhr M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni W.

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

Quiet, cozy Cabin

Felt like home away from home
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colette T.

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

Ski get away

The cabin was definitely roomy and stocked . Although the lower level was quite musty. The cabin would benefit from having a map to find the ski in ski out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwendal C.

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

Great location and a convivial feeling cabin

Everything was easy to find and we really appreciated the kitchen accessories such as slow cooker and microwave and multitude of pots and pans. The wood stove did a great job of keeping us warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

An amazing spot for a big family Apex trip

We needed a large cabin for all of our family to stay in while hosting our wedding in the Village at Apex. Holy Smoke is a excellent spot for 4-5 couples to all sleep comfortably and have great ski-in, ski-out access. The pool table is the cherry on top as it provided a great spot to hang out and relax when not out on the hill.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Perfect!

We had a family vacation for eight of us ages 8 to 77. Four skiers so close to the mountain was ideal. Lots of space to gather as a group for dinner and games, while also separate rooms for quiet time. We will absolutely be coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Great Place!

Perfect for our group of family/friends… loved the ski in ski out and easy communication between owners! Recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Valerie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Needs to be better for the price

Cabin is spacious and location is great. Loved the wood burning stove and water pressure was good. BUT. . . beds are all very uncomfortable, bedding is old and not cozy at all, tv is small and the place is full of trinkets and clutter. Also was not given proper access code and couldn't get in so had to VRBO to get ahold of host. Left us cold, locked outside for hours while wanting to unload before dark. Two other things to note: get ready to get hit with a bunch of rules and information at check-in that should really be listed on the listing when booking. I also felt like I was put off cancelling guests that I knew weren't going to be able to make it so I could only get 50% refund. In the end I was offered $75 dollars at check-in for 2 guests not coming which just felt like a kick in the teeth. But with upgrades and some effort this place could be really great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Peaceful location

We had a great time staying here. We rarely saw anyone in the neighbourhood. The kitchen was fully stocked and there were loads of towels in the bathroom. The beds were fairly comfortable. The TV is older and small and can be used for watching DVD’s only (which was OK with me). It was an adjustment for my husband but worked out fine 😉 Sadly, fires were banned so we didn’t get to enjoy a camp fire on the spacious property. It was a 15 minute drive to get to the bottom of the mountain and then another 15 minutes to Penticton. My kids would like to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P., Vancouver

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

Great summer getaway

Apex is a great alternative to staying in the valley during the summer. It's super chill and quiet up on the mountain - with a small group of friends, the cabin was a great spot to gather.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Girls vacation

This was a excellent rustic cabin. Just my GF and I stayed, but it sleeps a lot more. It was 40 min from Penticton and 50 min from Oysoss. Hot summer days at the beaches and cool summer evening at the cabin. My GF and I would like to come back again and bring are family’s. Thanks John and Krista for sharing your family cabin. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

caroline m., Montreal

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As expected!

The cabin is a short drive from Penticton (35 min) with a scenic view that gave us the chance to see a bear! We were happy to be far from the fires and the heat of the valley. This is not the place if you want to be near the beaches but this is if you want fresh Mountain air. The basement was a bit humid but was ok with open windows. Very cozy for two families with teenagers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Joan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Someone dropped the ball

My family and I arrived 10 minutes early before our 4 PM check-in,so we just explored the outside of the cabin. At 4 o’clock we tried the door as it was locked, checked our emails/ spam to see if they sent us a code for the door (Nothing received) Tried the TWOnumbers on their website TWICE and just had to leave messages, now it is 4:45 and we contacted VRBO where then they contacted the owners to email us the pass code for the door. Didn’t enter the home till 4:50pm

About the host

Hosted by John Redenbach

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John and Krista both grew up in the valley and love spending their year round at the hill with family and friends.
they hope the family cabin adds warmth and fun to your stay.

Why they chose this property

This cabin has character and feels like home, with ample room for the whole family. With views of the hill and within a short walk (30meters) to stray horse trail, it is perfectly situated. Experience the full deal at this property. It offers a wood burning stove. Holy smoke has something for everyone year round!

What makes this property unique

The Big windows in the main living area are great to sit back in front of the wood stove and watch the snow fall or gaze out at the stars. It truly helps you unwind the second you walk in the door and feel like your away from it all, even though your so close to the ski hill, Nickel Plate Nordic Centre, Nickel Plate Lake/ Provincial Park and even Penticton (30 mins away).

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