The Spirit Bear - Ski Slope Views @ The Aspens

The Spirit Bear is a rare find w/ slope & mountain views, in one of Whistler's most luxurious complexes. The Aspens is the "waterfront" property of Whistler, RIGHT ON THE RUN, and this unit is one of only a handful with views of gondolas headed up the mountain, and skiers and boarders descending Whistler Blackcomb. End the perfect day in one of the nicest pools in Whistler, one of three hot tubs, or with a drink at the famous Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont, all just steps away.

I'll always be just a phone call or text away, and there is a front desk to assist you!

The Upper Village (aka Blackcomb Village) is actually even closer to the chairlift and main part of the "Main" Whistler village, as compared to other properties on Airbnb in the marketplace area in the North Village. A short walk across the lovely river bridge takes you right to the Longhorn Saloon, Pan Pacific and Whistler Gondola - see map in the listing photos. The Upper Village has the additional advantage of having hot spots like Merlin's (the original home of après in Whistler), the Mallard Lounge, Wildflower, and Portobello inside the Chateau Fairmont Whistler, RMU, etc …right beside you. The only liquor store in the entire village open past 10pm is also located a 2 minute walk from the Aspens in the Upper Village :)

Guests will easily self-check in using a smart lock. Although we have a concierge at the front desk to assist you with finding out what's going on in Whistler, you won't have to wait for a key card and will be able to walk right to the room and enter using a personalized code that I will give you. There is also no need to drop off any key cards or do anything other than grab your gear for check out.

The white furred Spirt Bear is a very rare variety of black bear, found only in the north and central temperate forests of British Columbia, including those that surround Whistler! It is believed there are no more than 400 of these bears left in the wild. The perfect vacation rental is also a rare find, and we hope you've found it right here. We recently purchased and have refreshed this very special condo with fun bear decor theme, with items chosen by my sister and two nephews (who we affectionately call "B Bear" and "C Bear" for short :)

The Aspens, is a resort-like complex, and is a perfect location for summer or winter. It was the original Fairmont Chateau Whistler, and as such, is a very comfortable blend of detail oriented private accommodation with the amenities (and location) of a major hotel. The Aspens is located right at the base of the mountain, so you can easily hop right on the chairlift/gondola, and ski right back to your place at the end of the day. There are few properties like this anywhere!

This unit has a bright and welcoming feeling with tranquil king bed in the bedroom, and a queen-sized sofa bed for an additional two persons in the living room. It is on the quiet side of the resort (opposite any commotion in the pools and hot tub), with views of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, especially Lower Merlins, the run that passes right below our balcony. During the ski season, you'll see skiers and snowboarders passing by as we are truly ski in, ski out. You could do a ski jump off Lower Merlin's run right into our largest hot tub.

You can't beat the location for a couples or friends getaway, or for a young family ...as you only need to bundle up the "cubs", put the skis on, and walk right out onto the hill. No long walks, no shuttles. You can see the Magic Chair (kids practice run area) right from the resort, as with the Blackcomb Gondola.

The Upper Village (aka Blackcomb Village) is actually even closer to the chairlift and main part of the "main" Whistler village, as compared to other properties on Airbnb in the marketplace area in the North Village. A short walk across the lovely river bridge takes you right to the Longhorn Saloon, Pan Pacific and Whistler Gondola - see map in the listing photos. The Upper Village has the additional advantage of having hot spots like Merlin's (the original home of après in Whistler), the Mallard Lounge, Wildflower, and Portobello inside the Chateau Fairmont Whistler, RMU, Milestones, and more, right beside you. The only liquor store in the entire village open past 10pm is also located a 2 minute walk from the Aspens in the Upper Village :)

Like the luxury hotels, The Aspens has a ski valet service during the season, and even an official Vail Whistler Blackcomb ski shop to buy gear or set up your skis, is right inside our building. No other Airbnb in town will have a ski shop right inside your complex.

During the summer months, it is one of the few Airbnb properties with a hotel-sized pool, and again three jacuzzi hot tubs. We look forward to seeing you this summer, fall or of course over the winter.

I have one of the most detailed guidebooks to help you get the most off of your stay in Whistler, so whether a local, or coming from out of the country, I can help you pack the most adventure and relaxation into however much time you have.

SLEEPING

-(2) Brand new DreamLife king-sized bed in the bedroom for 2 people.

-(2) Queen-sized (not a double) memory foam mattress in the sofa bed for two people. And in a very easy to use fold out convertible style sofabed (you don’t have to take the pillows off the bed).

-(1) A 30" full cot-sized extra long bed in the window or daybed for one, which must be one of the coolest bed perches in Whistler, and where I often prefer to sleep. Your kids will especially love this.

** Because I get charged extra for sheets cleaning, please kindly choose 5 persons for your stay and pay the small additional cleaning fee if you plan on using the day bed for sleeping, even if you have fewer guests (ie if each of your kids would like their own bed vs sharing the sofa bed). Thanks!


EXTRA TOUCHES - These thoughtful touches will make your stay:

-Stainless steel Keurig coffee maker to start your day off right

-All pillows and mattresses have a high quality protector/encasement underneath the sheet set. The main beds have both an encasement and a top protector, in addition to the sheets.

-Wireless phone chargers on each side of the master bed - no looking around for the outlet, just lay your phone down on the pad before you sleep. Another 6 port wireless charging station in the living room for all other guests and devices.

-4K cable and TV - Netflix is included or watch the news or big hockey game (many Airbnb's do not have regular cable)

-Air conditioning in both the bedroom (built in unit) and living room (portable unit) so you will not be too hot in the summer, unlike many units in Whistler that either don’t have AC at all or just in the bedroom.


Watch out for the friendly spirit bears, and I can't wait to host your Whistler getaway soon!

(PS, I shouldn't have to say this, but there are real bears around Whistler depending on the season - please don't approach them or try to pet them :)

BOATING: Spending any time in Vancouver? During the summer months or with enough notice (or sometimes last minute), I offer my guests a discount on my top-rated yacht tour experience aboard the Bluebelle (a Searay 320), if you'd like to see the city by water, or spend a day dining on one of Vancouver's nearby islands. I am a fully licensed and Transport Canada certified charter captain. This is an extra service, billed through Airbnb's online payment system.

You can get up to Whistler from Vancouver or YVR Airport with several different companies.

Once here, get around easily on the free shuttle, or taxi, Uber & Whistle (a local ride sharing app) are also available!

Parking at the Aspens is $26 (CAD) a day. While I would love to offer guests free parking, this is a complex rule. But fortunately, it is half the cost of the new Fairmont Whistler, Four Seasons, and most hotels in Whistler.

Parking height is 6’6” max please be aware before buying a ticket.

As this complex was built as a hotel, there is no in-suite laundry, however there is a shared laundry room for your use, if you need it during your stay!