Mountain Magic: Hot Tub, Games & Ski in/ski out

The loft is what wins people over here. Retro video games on a classic console, a queen futon for whoever falls asleep mid tournament, and a foosball table waiting downstairs. Mountain Magic is built for groups who want the ski day to keep going once the boots come off.

Sleep in Comfort

Three bedrooms sleep the group without anyone drawing the short straw. The primary bedroom has a queen bed and generous closet space. The second bedroom holds another queen, right for a couple or a solo traveller. The third is the kids' room, with two twin bunk sets and floor space to leave gear. The loft futon opens to a queen when you need a tenth spot, bringing the house to 10. Two full bathrooms keep mornings moving, with a shower off the primary and a tub and shower combination in the second.

Gather & Unwind

Vaulted ceilings and large windows give the main floor real light, even in deep winter. The gas fireplace anchors the seating area, and the stereo system with Apple TV plays through the room or out to the deck over Bluetooth. The dining table seats 10, so nobody eats standing up. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, a dishwasher, plenty of counter space and the staples already stocked: coffee, tea, spices, cooking oil, wine glasses.

Adventure at Your Doorstep

Snow Pines gives you genuine ski-in/ski-out. Ski out to the Ridge Rocket Express, Snow Ghost or Village Plaza lifts, then come home on Serwa's Trail or the main cat track. The main village at Big White Ski Resort is minutes away for a meal at Globe Cafe & Tapas Bar or an afternoon at The Woods. A complimentary shuttle runs to the village and lifts if you would rather leave the car parked, and Kelowna International Airport is about an hour's drive.

Thoughtful Touches

The deck hot tub is newer, professionally maintained and looks straight down the valley, with outdoor Bluetooth speakers within arm's reach. Free parking, a washer and dryer, and a starter supply of paper goods, toiletries and kitchen basics mean a late arrival is no problem. The unit sits in a quiet fourplex, so you get neighbours without losing privacy. It is non-smoking inside and on the balcony, and dogs cannot be accommodated. Winter tires or chains are a good idea on the mountain road.

This is a straightforward mountain home with more to do inside it than most, and the hot tub is right there when the day is done.