The spaceWe apply Enhanced Cleaning and Sanitization protocols prior to every guest check-in. Cleaning Quality & compliance standards are managed & monitored by "GetProperly" a CleanTech Quality & Compliance Platform.
CityWood in The Gables is considered the Best Whistler Village Rental location for good reason, this village central property is bordered on one side by the glacier-fed Fitzsimmons Creek and treed parkland. A picturesque covered pedestrian bridge directly behind the property provides scenic passage over Fitzsimmons Creek and direct access to parks, trails, and Whistler Village Stroll where you can shop, dine and people watch. The new 10 person Blackcomb Gondola is a flat 100-meter walk in one direction, Whistler Gondola a 250m walk in the direction. All in all there is not a better Whistler village location to make your home base. Park your vehicle and leave it. Did I mention the parking is free:) Fully renovated, CityWood is designed and outfitted to comfortably accommodate up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms on 3 queen size beds +plus there is a super comfortable queen pullout sofa bed in the living room.
Open kitchen, dining and living room on main floor ensures great flow whether making a quick breakfast before hitting the mtn or enjoying a gourmet dinner and drinks after an adventure-filled day. Bedrooms 1 & 2 are located upstairs along with a full bathroom featuring heated floors, soaker tub & shower.
The cozy 3rd bedroom is located off the living room on the main floor and is directly across from a full bathroom with heated floors and awesome overhead rain can shower head.
A cleverly designed front entry with convection heater doubles as a drying room with customizable hooks & baskets to hang and air dry your outerwear (jackets, pants & gloves). A vertically mounted heated boot dryer (4 pairs) ensures you always have dry footwear & gloves. The front entry accommodates skis and boards in winter and includes 2 vertical bike mounts to safely store two bikes in summer.
Kitchen Amenities incl.: Convection Range, Microwave, Fridge w/ freezer, Dishwasher, Drip coffee machine with a thermal carafe, French Press Coffee maker, kettle, toaster, blender. A 50" fireplace with marble surround adds another level of cosiness and ambience to warm things up.
Heating: Radiant floor heating throughout main level and all bathrooms.
Cooling: Integrated A/C is installed on every level so cooling comfort is assured during the hot summer periods.
In-Suite Laundry is located in the hallway at the top of the stairs. Incl.:(washer/dryer/ iron/board/soap/ fabric softener)
Free Hi-Speed WiFi
Smart TV with HD cable TV service in Living room & Master Bedroom.
Playstation 4 with a selection of games in Master Bedroom.
Free Parking for two vehicles is included with your rental. One standard parking space outside (requires supplied parking pass) + one designated parking stall in the secure underground parkade. (*Note a PARKING PASS must be displayed at ALL TIMES when parked outside). The Parking Pass and Parkade Key are necessary for each & every stay, so please remember to return them prior to departure. Replacement cost is CAD$150 each.
We take pride in our home and enjoy sharing our local knowledge & experience with guests, whether it be a tour of the village, a mountain adventure, or just some friendly advice about where to eat.
Everything in the village is accessible by foot from CityWood in The Gables but if you want to take a bus the public transit routes run along Blackcomb Way which is directly out front of our parking lot. You can literally hop on a bus 50 meters from your door. Taxis are plentiful and a ride to anywhere in Whistler village is less than $10.
Guest accessSelf Check-In home is equipped with a Keypad Access Control system so keys are not required to gain access to our home. Each Booking Guest is electronically sent a unique Door Code that will work for the exact duration of their stay.
Free parking is provided for two vehicles.
One designated parking stall in the secure underground parkade + one common area parking space in the exterior parking lot is included for the duration of each booking.
(1) "Medeco" key to access the secure underground parkade + (1) parking pass for the exterior parking lot can be found in the front entry of our unit. Replacement cost is CAD$150/each so please remember to return these essential items prior to departure.
There is a 20-minute loading zone directly in front of our unit, so upon arrival, you can unload the car, go inside, get the parking pass and/or garage key then park.
* Parking pass must be displayed from vehicle parked in outside parking lot. Tow trucks aggressively patrol this area.
Additional notesIn response to COVID-19 we have engaged the services of (Website hidden by Airbnb) A Cleaning Quality & Compliance Platform dedicated to professionalizing cleanliness in short & long term rentals. Updated cleaning and disinfecting protocols, processes & visual checklists have been put in place to provide a higher standard of cleanliness and safety for our guests.
Self Check-In via a Kaba Keypad Door Lock system means no keys are required for access. A unique door code is created for every booking. Door codes automatically activate at the scheduled check-in time and expire at the scheduled check-out time.
Property instructions and driving directions will be emailed prior to your arrival. Please ensure you send us an email address we can use to reach you before and during your stay.
Playstation 4 (PS4) Video Game console + two controllers and various games supplied.
PS4 also plays DVDs in addition to providing access to Netflix Streaming video service.
*In stay Housekeeping services are available for a fee. Subject to availability, please contact us for details on scheduling and fees.
CityWood in The Gables is "directly" across from the Upper Village where the Whistler Blackcomb ski & mountain bike school is run. Ski & Bike lessons for all age groups as well as childcare services are located right across the street for the ultimate convenience.
Guest interactionWe interact with our guests as much or as little as our guests prefer. We live full time in Whistler and are active in and around the community. We are always happy to offer helpful tips and guidance especially with respect to local activities such as hiking, biking and skiing as well as dining and shopping. We often accompany guests on hiking, biking and ski tours to show them some of our favourite spots and can help out with the odd piece of equipment if they forget something.
To make the guest experience as autonomous as possible we have equipped our property with a keypad access control system and each guest is emailed property information that includes a unique access code for their stay; The unique access code provides guests with keyless access to the property and eliminates the stress and challenge of trying to schedule a specific arrival time to exchange keys etc...
We do however try to make ourselves as accessible as possible throughout our guests stay in order to provide assistance if and when required.
Neighborhood overviewWhy is this the Best Whistler Rental Location? Citwood's proximity to the heart of Whistler village and the Upper village offers the best of both worlds. First off it is a home that is completely surrounded by nature, including a secluded wooded park area, the spectacular glacial-fed Fitzsimmons Creek, and a pedestrian-only walkway, complete with a covered bridge to and from the upper and main village areas.
Ski lifts, restaurants, shops, lessons, guides, child care, ski & bike rental, etc are all within 100 meters of our front door.
CityWood is "directly" across from the Upper Village where the Whistler Blackcomb ski & mountain bike school is run. Ski & Bike lessons for all age groups as well as child care services are located right across the street for the ultimate convenience.
In summer the open-air Whistler Farmers' Market sets up across the street at the base of Blackcomb. Featuring tasty artisan foods, local artists, refreshing beverages and live entertainment, the farmers market is a great activity for all ages.
The Adventure Zone also sets up shop directly across the street. A fun filled Activity zone for families of all ages. Includes:
Westcoaster Luge
Little Mountain Golf Centre
Bungie Trampolines
Blackcomb Trail Rides
Spin Cycle Human Gyroscope ride
Spider Web climbing structure
Balloon Slide & Castle
Batter Up! Batting Cage
Trapezy
Balloon Slide & Castle
Glitter Tattoos
Amaze'n Maze
Rope Zone
Hot Wheelz Electric Go-Karts
Getting aroundGetting around Whistler is simple. The Whistler transit system provides year-round public bus service throughout Whistler and between Whistler Village and Pemberton.
For walking and cycling, Whistler's commuter backbone is the Valley Trail which runs past the perimeter of our property. Valley Trail is a 35-km/22-mi multi-use trail that begins at Spring Creek, in the south, extends through the Village itself and ends at Emerald Estates in the north.
Whistler Public Transit
Buses service most areas in Whistler. In spring and summer the buses are equipped with bike racks. There are free shuttle buses that operate between Whistler Village hotels and the ski lifts; in the summer there is free service between the Village and Lost Lake. Bus route run along Blackcomb Way with a bus stop on the street directly in front of our property.
Taxis are abundant throughout the village as well.
