Experience mountain magic at Big White, with this newly renovated home just 2 minutes from ski trails and lifts. Enjoy shuttle service right outside your door, or take a leisurely 20-minute stroll to town along the groomed and lit path. This resort community offers year-round activities like skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, skating, tubing and more.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire chalet
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142700 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Big White Is Calling - Big White BC
Welcome to "The Slopes are Calling," our home away from home. Here is where you can gaze at the mountains or watch the sun set, witness the village fireworks or perhaps a meteor shower. Whether it be from the large windows next to a cozy, fire-burning fireplace or while relaxing in the hot tub, the view will be one you will want to come back to, again and again.
Located just a few steps from the village, you will find an array of little shops, restaurants, and even an exceptional daycare for those who may require one.
The Swachan Trail is located just down from our chalet, giving quick access to the village without having to find vehicle parking in their specified lot. Walking, snowshoeing, skiing, or snowboarding, this trail provides a beautifully lit pathway in the evenings, ensuring a magical experience through snow-covered trees that will surely leave an impression.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the accommodation: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Foosball table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
- Footwear must be removed at the door
- Do not drag gear up the stairs, they will damage, please carry
- All damages will come out of the deposit
- All garbage to be taken to the depot upon departure
- Do not leave any garbage outside, it will attract animals, and you will be charged a fee
- The most important rule is to soak in the scenery and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 807275987, H544868633
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Snow Pine Estates, a neighbourhood in Beaverdell, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. Big White Ski Resort and Snow Ghost Express are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore McCulloch Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site and Big White Mountain. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Beaverdell travel guide
Is Big White Is Calling - Big White BC pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Big White Is Calling - Big White BC?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big White Is Calling - Big White BC?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big White Is Calling - Big White BC?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Big White Is Calling - Big White BC located?
This family-friendly Beaverdell chalet is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Big White Ski Resort, Snow Ghost Express and Ridge Rocket Express. Plaza Chair Ski Lift and Lara's Gondola Ski Lift are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Big White Is Calling - Big White BC Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Our group of friends had an excellent time at this gorgeous home.
Plenty big enough for us all and had lots of great features and amenities.
Our only wish would be a bit more information on the ski-in route, although it may be because we were late in the season.
Josie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Colin G.
20 Feb 2024
Have not gotten my damage deposit back
Still waiting for damage deposit! Left the place in excellent condition, did not complain about no propane for Barbecue, we went above and beyond making sure the place was left in clean condition with no damage caused by our group. When do we receive our damage deposit??!
Colin G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
kevin c.
13 Feb 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Ski weekend group of 8
Our group has been to 5 different Canadian ski towns. Always have received great reviews and given great reviews.
The house location is good for Big White, but the layout is not ideal for a group of 8 as there are no large spaces for the group to be together. The lower bedrooms are tiny and don’t really fit adults in those bunkbeds very easily.
Laurinda (the owner) needs to hire vacasa or a rental management company. She is an out of town owner who doesn’t have the ability to currently manage her house.
Upon check in, we reached out to her to address several issues and she clearly did not have any interest in assisting with the following issues:
-no soap/no shampoo (she said she no longer supplies them)
-the washing machine is broken which she informed us about upon check in and several of us planned to use the laundry.
-there is no tv service and non canadian streaming services don’t work in canada. There are 7 controllers upstair by the tv-good luck.
-no kitchen knives or sponges to prep a meal.
-bbq had no propane
-upon check in she told us we are required to take our garbage with us which would have been nice to know before hand.
We drove to kelowna and bought her shampoo, a broom, sponges and a tank of propane. You are welcome Laurinda.
Needless to say, we were not impressed.
kevin c.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ethan C.
4 Jan 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Good location but do not recommend (Damage deposit was used to cover Host processing fee)
The good:
- Location was good, guests were able to access the slope within 10min of walking.
- Host was quick at responding. Fairly simple check-in process.
- Host provided us with plenty of towels and toiletries
The bad:
- The drive way was essentially a big ramp. Guests won't be able to park in front of the house on a snowy day. On the night we came in, we had 15cm of snow on the driveway, and we were not able to access the drive way despite already equipped with snow tires and snow chains on our Ford150. The long term parking is about 5min drive away from the lodge, so that was a major inconvenience to load stuff.
- We were disappointed at the overall cleanness with the lodge, most of the dishes from the cabinet were dirty so we had to re-wash all the dishes on the first night. There were quite a bit of pet fur on some of the beddings, our friends who were allergic to cat said their eyes were itchy throughout the night.
The unexpected:
- Biggest red flag from this stay was that we were told that we are not getting full deposit back because the host is charging the Platform Processing Fee, cancellation fee out of our damage deposit. After confirming with VRBO customer support, I have made sure that guests are not liable for these charges but the host refused to pay the remaining deposit regardless.
- Also, they made false claim that we had throw cigarette butt in the BBQ on the deck to increase cleaning fees, where we don't smoke and we have never been out on the deck.
Beautiful location. Easy ski in ski out. Beautiful house. Tons of space for multiple families. Loved staying here!! Heads up the garbage depot is not always open, so make sure to check the hours.
Great location, although not really able to walk to the hill; was a few minute drive down the road. Beautiful views, spacious home with large laundry facilities - great for a large crowd. Host always returned my messages quickly.
Our friends and family had a wonderful stay in Big White. The only downer was the very cold weather, but the amazing accommodations made it easy to be stuck inside. The host was great at communicating with us during the stay and I would definitely stay here again.
Everything was exactly as advertised or better. We stayed at the location for a corporate retreat and it was awesome. No complaints from any of the team and we had a great team bonding experience. Would certainly visit again.
This place was perfect for 8 of us on our annual guys ski trip. Nicely renovated, great view, close to the lifts. A few minute walk down the street to strap in to get to the lifts, and a closer walk back on the ski-out run. Had everything we were looking for; hot tub, bbq grill, washer/dryer, ski/board racks, 4 bedrooms (2 with 2 sets of bunks) for 10 beds, 3 bathrooms, big great room area with awesome mountain views. Would recommend for families or group ski vacation!
Adam D.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
John T.
14 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Still waiting on my damage deposit
Our damage deposit was not returned despite us leaving the place perfect. Owner ghosted us after the stay. This owner has a history of doing this kind of stuff (there are several news articles about her). I’d avoid this place if I were you.
John T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Catherine S.
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Could have been awesome but was just ok
The location is perfect but the overall experience was below average and we would not go back. The advertised spa was filthy: the water was brown and had barely any chlorine in it (we tested it). The bedrooms are very basic: there is not a single reading light in any of them including the master and the bunk beds are not comfortable at all (our kids are used to traveling and said these were among the worst they had slept in). The wine fridge started beeping including at 3am one night. Then a leak started to drip water in the TV room. We called the handyman recommended by the owner but he never showed up. It was right in the middle of Xmas which we understand makes things trickier but we basically had to manage a bucket for 3 days and lost access to that room entirely.
Great location! Beautiful chalet, especially the main floor living/dining room & kitchen area. Gorgeous views! A bit of a strange layout though. Equipment room off of laundry on split level between main and lower levels not convenient at all. You come and go from the lower level. It would make much more sense to outfit part of the lower level as a gear room. That’s where we ended up leaving our ski equipment. Beds very comfortable, linens soft and inviting. Bunk bed rooms, however, have absolutely NO storage. The kids had to utilize the unused beds as a place to put their clothing. A couple of shelves in both rooms would solve this problem. Lighting is very dim in all the bedrooms as well because there are no side table lamps in the bedrooms upstairs or wall lamps for each bunk bed. Easy fix as well. Ski in/out works well, provided there is snow on the road. Otherwise, a bit of chore to walk to and from. Not an issue if you have a car. Owner easy to reach and quick to respond. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would stay again.
We reported to Laurinda seeing a mouse running along the kitchen countertop and behind the stove on the first night of our 4 night stay. We could not use the kitchen properly for the entire time of our stay and had to keep all food stored away and off the counters. Laurinda said this is normal for the area and did not offer to have anyone come to take care of the rodent problem during our 4 night stay and said the cleaners will set up traps after we check out.
We are also still waiting for our refundable deposit of $1000 that we paid at time of booking in November of 2023. Since checkout, she confirmed to me through multiple emails that our $1000 deposit will be refunded and keeps making up excuses. She said we should have received it within 7-10 days of departure but still have not to date. It's been 4 months now. She has not replied to my most recent voice message or email.
We have rented elsewhere multiple times at Big White resort and this is the first time that I have had to leave any negative feedback.
Do not book with Laurinda Kalawarny Summers.
The place and experience was beyond advertised! Beds were comfy, place was cozy, the fusball table was a hit, and the experience with the property manager was top notch :). Would certainly stay here again. Great for groups and families.
This was a great space for our two families. Teens enjoyed having own rooms and living room space.
Hot tub was a wonderful feature and was used often.
A few little things came up - not enough kleenex, no kindling for fire place, ice machine in fridge not working - but overall our experience was fantastic and we'd certainly book again. Laurinda was easy to deal with and responded extremely quickly.
Property booking was easy and host was very flexible with extra requests highly recommend
Trevor W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Wade L.
4 Feb 2021
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
CAUTION
This home, at first glance seemed ideal. Spacious and cozy. Until we got settled in.
I could ramble on and on about the problems with our stay; the hot tub wasn't working, some very basic necessities were missing, there was garbage left behind, the BBQ was disgustingly dirty, etc..... Overall, we didn't feel that it met the standards of a rental of that cost.
BUT, it all pales in comparison to the awful experience with the owner. We tried to cancel when the new Covid rules of "no unessential travel", including ski holidays, came out. She told us that those rules do not apply at Big White and she would not refund our money. We took our chances and stayed there anyway, since we couldn't get a refund.
When sharing the good and not so good points of our stay, she blamed her cleaning staff and at the same time, said that she was there cleaning, herself. When asked for some form of compensation for the lack of the home meeting her listed advertisement, she refused to address that and instead made all sorts of excuses. She went on to accuse us of purposely leaving the home a mess. Which could not be further from the truth.
With the lies, accusations and game playing, I cannot put into words how upsetting and difficult it has been to work with this owner. I caution future renters.