Cozy Studio Mountain Retreat

This studio is on the eighth floor of the Moguls Building, a relaxed open space with tasteful decor and a mountain view. The Moguls Track run comes right to the back of the building, so your skis go on at the door. Park once when you arrive and there is no reason to touch the car again.

Sleep in Comfort

A queen Murphy bed folds down in the living area, with a side table and a lamp on either side. Lift it back up in the morning and a table with two chairs is waiting underneath, which is what lets this studio work as a proper living space during the day. The couch folds into a bed suited to one adult or two children, and there is a foam mattress on hand as well, which is how the unit reaches four people. Room-darkening shades, clothing storage, fresh linens and towels are provided, and the bathroom has a large tub with counter space.

Gather and Unwind

The kitchen is fully equipped for a studio, with an oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher, freezer and mini fridge, plus pots and pans, cooking knives, plates, bowls, silverware, coffee mugs and wine glasses. A drip coffee machine and an electric kettle cover mornings, and the kitchen island table with three chairs is where meals happen. The smart TV takes care of evenings in. Downstairs the Moguls Building adds a communal hot tub and sauna, both open through the winter season, along with a games room, a ski locker and a wax room.

Adventure at Your Doorstep

Ski into the back of the building, walk through the doors on floor 8 and your door is down the hall. The Village at Big White Ski Resort is a five minute walk for restaurants, shops, the market and the gondola down to Happy Valley. Underground Pizza, Fourth Ace Smokehouse, Sasquatch Sushi and the Cabin Kitchen and Bar are the local favourites. Beyond downhill skiing there is cross-country skiing, ice skating and mountain climbing in season, and the walking and biking trails start at the same five minute mark.

Thoughtful Touches

Parking here is an indoor assigned stall, which is a real advantage in a Big White winter. There is no washer or dryer in the unit, but the building laundry room takes two loonies a load. Air conditioning, an elevator, free Wi-Fi throughout and a first aid kit are in place, and Sierra Vacation Rentals stocks the unit with toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, coffee, tea, coffee filters, sugar, cooking oil, salt and pepper, foil, plastic wrap, garbage bags and dish soap. One approved dog is welcome for an added fee.

For a small group that wants ski access, indoor parking and a warm place to land, this one does the job.