Under the Blackcomb Gondola: 1BR, Hot Tub & Fire

A quiet one-level townhouse in the trees on Blackcomb`s Benchlands, right under the Blackcomb Gondola. Ski access is steps away and the gondola base is a 5 to 10 minute walk down. Come back to a real wood-burning fireplace, heated floors and the shared spa pool. Queen bedroom, queen sofa bed, full kitchen, in-suite laundry, a balcony with a BBQ and free underground parking. Perfect for a couple, and it works for a small family.

The space
This is my cosy little one bedroom at Painted Cliff, tucked into the trees on Blackcomb Mountain. Everything is on one level, so there are no stairs inside. It`s perfect for a couple, and it works for a small family or two friends who don`t mind sharing a living room.

Sleeping
- Bedroom: queen bed
- Living room: queen sofa bed (the bedding is in the drawers on the left side of the bed frame)
- One bathroom with a tub, which is great after a long ski day

Kitchen
- Full kitchen with oven, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender and kettle
- Pots, pans, baking sheet, spices and cooking basics, so a pasta night is easy
- Drip coffee is on me. There`s also a Nespresso machine with 4 pods to get you started. If you`re a two-a-day person (no judgement), grab more Nespresso pods in the Village.

The cosy stuff
- A real wood-burning fireplace. From October to May I leave you one Duraflame log per stay, which gives you about 3 hours of fire. Extra firewood is at Fresh St. Market or Nesters.
- Heated floors, so no cold toes in the morning
- Smart TV, wifi, board games and books
- Washing machine and dryer in the unit

Outside
- Balcony with outdoor furniture and a BBQ
- The balcony looks into the trees rather than out at big views, and that`s what keeps it so quiet. Guests tell me about the squirrel and the Steller`s jays that show up for morning coffee. They don`t pay rent, but they`re good company.

Guest access
The whole townhouse is yours, with self check-in by smart lock. Check-in is 4pm and checkout is 10am.

- Spa pool: there`s a shared spa pool on the lower level of the complex, open 8am to 10pm. Bring the key on the red wristband. It`s a short walk from the unit, but there are washrooms right there, so you can walk over dressed and change on site. Spa pool towels are in the bedroom closet.
- Parking: free in the secure underground parkade. There`s 1 guest pass on the kitchen counter. Bringing a second car? Message me and I`ll sort out another pass.
- Gear: skis and boards go in the complex ski storage, and bikes go in the secure bike room (same red wristband key as the spa pool).

Getting around
The Benchlands is the quiet side of Blackcomb. Painted Cliff sits right under the Blackcomb Gondola, with the slopes steps away and the Upper Village base a 5 to 10 minute walk down. The walk back up is a climb, so at night the free bus is your friend. The #5 stops outside Blackcomb Springs and runs every 15 to 30 minutes depending on the time of day, connecting you to the Upper Village and Whistler Village. Most guests park on arrival and don`t touch the car again.

In summer, Lost Lake is about a 10 minute walk for a swim, a loop on the trails or a sunset hang. In winter, ski all day, light the fire and let everyone else deal with the Village parking.

Other things to note
- Google Maps tip: put in `Unit 8` or it will take you to the other end of the complex. When you arrive, pull into the cul-de-sac by the unit to unload, then park in the parkade down the road. Full directions come before check-in.
- Boots off at the door, and no skis or bikes in the unit.
- No smoking or vaping anywhere in the complex, no pets and no parties. Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am. It`s a quiet complex, which is kind of the whole point.
- Plastic cups only at the spa pool.
- Powder day tip from me: if it snows more than 15 to 20cm overnight, get in the lift line early. I`m usually there around 7:15am. More pow!
No Parties
No smoking or vaping in the condo or the condo complex
No bikes is in the unit (use bike room or lock to your car rack)
If you have a fire please ensure it is completely out before going to bed or leaving the unit
No skis in the unit (use ski locker and ski room)
Please take off ski boots and footwear immediately