Family Haven Stylish 2 Bedroom Retreat

Snowbird Lodge sits at the front of Big White Ski Resort in Happy Valley, and this two bedroom unit is built around making the arrival easy. You pull into your underground stall, open a door, and step straight into the condo on the first floor. No stairs, no hauling boot bags across a frozen parking lot, and a lot of storage waiting on the other side.

Sleep in Comfort

Two large bedrooms carry the sleeping. One holds a king bed, the other a queen-over-queen bunk that gives kids a bed each without anyone drawing the couch. Linens, extra pillows and blankets are provided, and there is far more clothing storage than a ski week needs. Two full bathrooms keep the morning moving, one with a shower and one with a bath for the small people who would rather soak than rush.

Gather & Unwind

The dining table seats six, and the kitchen is stocked to actually cook at it: pots and pans, cooking knives, plates and bowls, mugs, wine glasses, a drip coffee machine, electric kettle, microwave, oven and fridge. Evenings run on the gas fireplace, two smart TVs and a stack of games. When the light goes, the private hot tub on the balcony is a few steps from the living room.

Adventure at Your Doorstep

The ski-in route follows a cat track down from the Lara Gondola to the back of the lodge, and skiing out means a short walk to that same track before you drop in. From the second floor exit by the ski locker you can cross the road toward Plaza, Ridge or Snow Ghost, or ride the gondola into the Village Centre. Everything Happy Valley runs for families is close enough that the car stays parked all week.

Thoughtful Touches

Sierra Vacation Rentals stocks the unit before you arrive with toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, coffee, tea and filters, sugar, cooking oil, salt and pepper, foil, plastic wrap, garbage bags, dish soap and laundry detergent. There is a large laundry room with an ensuite washer and dryer, a computer desk with a proper chair for the day something needs answering, and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Set the gear down, put the kettle on, and let the mountain take care of the rest of the week.